U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)

The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on July 20, 2026, at the Commander in Chief's direction. The strikes aim to degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Pentagon identified two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Pvt. Isabella Gonzales and 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan died on July 17 and 18, respectively, with the incident under investigation. President Trump announced retaliatory strikes against Iran in honor of the deceased, while CENTCOM reported another service member missing and four medically evacuated.

U.S. forces conducted a ninth consecutive day of strikes against Iran following the death of an American service member in Iraq. The attacks targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense, and coastal areas, as confirmed by U.S. Central Command on social platform X.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched strikes against Iran following the death of a service member in Iraq. The strikes began on Saturday and are the ninth consecutive night of military action.

The Islamic State (ISIS) is actively rebuilding as the United States completes its withdrawal from Iraq by September 30, raising concerns about a security vacuum. Dr. Omar Mohammed warns that ISIS could exploit the gaps left by departing U.S. forces and Iran-backed militias, citing historical patterns similar to the 2014 Mosul takeover. Iraqi security forces face challenges with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), which remain armed and tied to Iran, while ISIS fighter numbers in Syria have risen to 10,000 since 2024.

The US military reported the death of a soldier in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone. A second soldier sustained minor injuries. This incident raises the total US military death toll in the Iran war to 17.

A U.S. service member was killed in northern Iraq during a 'controlled detonation' of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone, according to the U.S. Central Command (Centcom). Another service member was injured and is receiving medical treatment for a minor injury.

A U.S. service member was killed and another wounded in Iraq during a controlled detonation of explosive remnants from a downed Iranian drone. Unidentified remains were recovered in Jordan during a search linked to a separate Iranian attack that previously killed two U.S. service members.

A U.S. service member was killed and another was injured during a controlled detonation of an Iranian one-way attack drone in northern Iraq, as reported by the U.S. Central Command (Centcom).

U.S. forces discovered the remains of an unidentified service member near a Jordan air base where two American troops were killed in an Iranian missile attack. The total number of U.S. service members killed in the conflict now stands at 18, with a separate incident in northern Iraq also reported.

A U.S. service member was killed and another wounded in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following a ceasefire breakdown between the U.S. and Iran, with the U.S. seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Seventeen U.S. service members have died since late February.

Iran accuses the US of violating international law after strikes targeted the Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant, which Iran describes as a symbol of national dignity and self-reliance. The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran condemned the attack, while the US stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping and retaliate against attacks on American service members.

The US conducted its eighth consecutive night of strikes against southern Iran, targeting military and civilian infrastructure, while Iran retaliated with drone attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iranian officials warned of a 'decisive and devastating response' to US aggression, as strikes damaged bridges, hospitals, and transportation networks in Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.

Two U.S. service members were killed and one is missing after Iran attacked two military bases in Jordan, according to CENTCOM. Four American service members were medically evacuated but discharged, and others with minor injuries have returned.

Two U.S. service members were killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan on July 17, confirmed by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The attacks occurred amid a broader Iranian campaign targeting U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, including strikes on Kuwait and Qatar, following a U.S. military response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Two U.S. service members were killed in Jordan during Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on a U.S. base. Four others were medically evacuated but later discharged. This marks the first U.S. deaths in the Iran conflict since fighting resumed in June, with 16 total U.S. service members killed since February.

The United States and Iran engaged in renewed military conflict, with US strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on US allies in the Gulf. The escalation occurred a month after a preliminary peace deal aimed to end the conflict, which began in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

The US military confirmed strikes against Iran to degrade capabilities targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. American forces resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, with over 20 US Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft operating in the Middle East.

The US launched fresh strikes on Iran targeting military assets near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliation against US allies in Gulf states like Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The conflict, part of an ongoing dispute over Hormuz, resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage in Iran and attacks on military bases in the region.

U.S. forces launched additional strikes on Iranian targets to degrade Iran's ability to attack international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by U.S. Central Command (Centcom). The strikes targeted multiple locations with precision munitions.

The US military launched new strikes against Iran amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran stating that diplomatic efforts have become 'futile.' American and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone attacks, increasing pressure on a potential truce.

The U.S. military launched a third round of strikes against Iran in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran announced the closure of this critical oil trading passage after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship named GFS.

Tensions between Iran and the US escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with NATO addressing freedom of navigation and Iran criticizing the discussions. The US denies Iran's claims of restricting maritime routes, citing its role in facilitating commercial vessel transit. Attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, along with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial, mark ongoing regional instability.

The United States launched strikes on Iran following President Donald Trump's pledge to retaliate after Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump indicated the conflict might end quickly but left room for further discussions, while US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to reduce Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the strait.

The US and Iran exchanged accusations following renewed attacks, with the US striking over 80 targets in Iran and Iran claiming to have hit 85 US military facilities. The US Treasury revoked a license for Iranian oil sales, and military officials indicated ongoing strikes. Meanwhile, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to visit Israel, and bombs near a hotel in Damascus injured 18 people during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated with recent strikes, undermining a tenuous ceasefire. Disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and a failed agreement to establish a military coordination 'hotline' have led to renewed attacks, including U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian drone and missile attacks on U.S. bases.

The US military conducted strikes on Iranian military sites following an attack on a commercial tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom stated Iran launched a drone that struck the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku, prompting US aircraft to target surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelaying capabilities.

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's drone attacks on commercial ships, including a Singapore-flagged vessel. President Trump condemned the Iranian actions as a violation of the recent ceasefire agreement, while U.S. Central Command emphasized ensuring safe passage for ships and adherence to the agreement.

The US military disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it violated a blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer was targeted with Hellfire missiles, joining two other disabled tankers, the Palau-flagged Marivex and Settebello, earlier in the week.

The U.S. military launched strikes against multiple targets in Iran following a warning from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) initiated the attacks at 5:15 p.m. ET under President Trump’s direction.

U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iran following the downing of an Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps reported attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan and Gulf targets. Jordanian air defenses intercepted missiles from Iran, and a UN report highlighted severe human rights violations in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

President Trump stated Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter, vowing consequences as peace talks stall. Two pilots were rescued near Oman, with the incident under investigation. Iran's parliament speaker warned of potential conflict, while Iran recently launched missiles at Israel and the US intercepted Iranian missiles near the Strait of Hormuz.

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump confirmed the pilots are unharmed. U.S. Central Command disabled an oil tanker, M/T Marivex, in the Gulf of Oman as part of an ongoing blockade against Iran.

The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. also struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.

The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, citing an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. also struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.

The U.S. military shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz, which posed an imminent threat to maritime traffic. The U.S. then struck an Iranian coastal surveillance radar site in Goruk, Hormozgan province, and on Qeshm.

Kuwait condemned Iranian attacks on its international airport, which resulted in casualties and damage to civilian facilities. The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes against Iran following ballistic missile and drone attacks in the region.

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes as peace talks stalled, with the U.S. intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and striking targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. also disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker attempting to reach Iran, claiming it ignored warnings. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied U.S. claims about the success of its attacks.

The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian radar and drone command and control sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island over the weekend, as announced by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) on the social platform X.

U.S. forces in war zones are being targeted using commercially available location data, according to Pentagon reports. The issue highlights risks from the global surveillance economy, with lawmakers urging the Pentagon to address the national security threat posed by the adtech industry.