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Multiple ballistic missile launches within the last few minutes from across Iran, likely against bases in Jordan.

Published: July 24, 2026 02:36

Multiple ballistic missile launches within the last few minutes from across Iran, likely against bases in Jordan. Video

Ukraine’s strike campaign against the Russian online retailer Wildberries - which provides direct logistical support to the Russian Armed Forces - is continuing, with one-way attack drones striking and setting ablaze a distribution warehouse this morning in the city of St. Petersburg, over 500 miles from the northern border with Ukraine.

Published: July 24, 2026 02:13

Ukraine’s strike campaign against the Russian online retailer Wildberries - which provides direct logistical support to the Russian Armed Forces - is continuing, with one-way attack drones striking and setting ablaze a distribution warehouse this morning…

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of the 13th consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran designed to diminish the threat that Iran poses to commercial shipping in the region.

Published: July 24, 2026 01:56

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of the 13th consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran designed to diminish the threat that Iran poses to commercial shipping in the region. Video

Iranian locals are reporting a massive explosion with a large shockwave within the last few minutes near Firuzabad, in the Fars Province of Southwestern Iran.

Published: July 24, 2026 00:48

Iranian locals are reporting a massive explosion with a large shockwave within the last few minutes near Firuzabad, in the Fars Province of Southwestern Iran.

Iran’s state-run Mehr News Agency reports that air defenses have been activated to “counter hostile targets” to the east of Tehran.

Published: July 24, 2026 00:34

Iran’s state-run Mehr News Agency reports that air defenses have been activated to “counter hostile targets” to the east of Tehran. Video

The New York Times is reporting that Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from President Donald J. Trump carried to Tehran by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

Published: July 23, 2026 23:53

The New York Times is reporting that Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal from President Donald J. Trump carried to Tehran by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of War lowered the total number of American servicemembers officially killed during the Iran War from 18 to 14, removing the four servicemembers killed during the most recent round of hostilities in the Middle East; 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, who were killed last week by an Iranian ballistic missile attack in Jordan, and Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, who died as a result of a controlled demolition of an Iranian one-way attack drone in Iraq. Three military officials told The New York Times that one reason behind the change was that their deaths occurred after President Trump declared a ceasefire with Iran in April.

Published: July 23, 2026 23:53

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of War lowered the total number of American servicemembers officially killed during the Iran War from 18 to 14, removing the four servicemembers killed during the most recent round of hostilities in the Middle East; 1st Lt.…

Video posted online earlier shows an unidentified object, possibly a surveillance drone or other aircraft, in flames over Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: July 23, 2026 23:37

Video posted online earlier shows an unidentified object, possibly a surveillance drone or other aircraft, in flames over Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Video

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that the 13th consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran began at 6:45 p.m. ET.

Published: July 23, 2026 23:17

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that the 13th consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran began at 6:45 p.m. ET.

According to an exclusive report today from CBS News, citing U.S. officials who spoke on a condition of anonymity, the rate at which the United States is expending some of its most advanced air-defense interceptors and precision-guided weapons in the Middle East is a point of great tension inside the Trump Administration. Dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles, including stocks of the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), have become a pressure point for top military and civilian leaders who are weighing the demands of the war with Iran against maintaining readiness to deter other adversaries, including China.

Published: July 23, 2026 22:57

According to an exclusive report today from CBS News, citing U.S. officials who spoke on a condition of anonymity, the rate at which the United States is expending some of its most advanced air-defense interceptors and precision-guided weapons in the…

President Trump said Israel “would join in two minutes if I ask them to,” but added that “we don't need anybody” to launch a new operation against Iran, suggesting that there would be “consequences” against Israel if they targeted Iran.

Published: July 23, 2026 22:49

President Trump said Israel “would join in two minutes if I ask them to,” but added that “we don't need anybody” to launch a new operation against Iran, suggesting that there would be “consequences” against Israel if they targeted Iran. OSINTdefender…

During an interview early Thursday with Axios, President Trump said that he is considering a “massive attack” on Iran, as daily tit-for-tat strikes between Tehran and Washington continue into their second week, with him stating: “I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it.”

Published: July 23, 2026 22:10

During an interview early Thursday with Axios, President Trump said that he is considering a “massive attack” on Iran, as daily tit-for-tat strikes between Tehran and Washington continue into their second week, with him stating: “I am considering a massive…

The New York Times, citing U.S. military officials, reports that nearly a dozen U.S. service members wounded in recent Iranian missile and drone attacks were evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany for treatment. The report comes a day after the Wall Street Journal revealed that approximately 150 additional medical personnel had been deployed to Germany. Although the Pentagon says 96% of the roughly 100 U.S. troops injured since early July have returned to duty, the Times reporting aligns with flight activity documented by @TheIntelFrog, which has tracked 10 U.S. Air Force medical evacuation missions since July 1; eight from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility to Germany and two continuing on to the United States. Photo: DVIDS

Published: July 23, 2026 14:17

The New York Times, citing U.S. military officials, reports that nearly a dozen U.S. service members wounded in recent Iranian missile and drone attacks were evacuated to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany for treatment. The report comes a day…

Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command, who was killed in an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, seen during a ceremony at an unspecified date. May she rest in peace.

Published: July 23, 2026 13:37

Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command, who was killed in an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, seen during a ceremony…

The Al Abdali Border Crossing between Iraq and Kuwait was temporarily closed earlier today after a building on the Kuwaiti side of the border was targeted by an Iranian one-way attack drone, likely in response to missile strikes this morning on sites near the border with Iran by the U.S. Army.

Published: July 23, 2026 13:34

The Al Abdali Border Crossing between Iraq and Kuwait was temporarily closed earlier today after a building on the Kuwaiti side of the border was targeted by an Iranian one-way attack drone, likely in response to missile strikes this morning on sites near…

R to @sentdefender: More context from 2024:

Published: July 23, 2026 12:30

More context from 2024: John M. Larrier (@DefenseBulletin) Bloomberg Article on Trilateral Talks I'm also aware of the Bloomberg article that reported on the potential resumption of trilateral talks between the U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia.…

It’s important to note that it always has been. Even when the deal was first made a possibility during the Biden administration, it was understood that this, amongst other incentive (FMS, tech transfers, etc.), would induce a softening of Saudi-Israeli relations. Bloomberg first broke this story back in 2024.

Published: July 23, 2026 12:29

It’s important to note that it always has been. Even when the deal was first made a possibility during the Biden administration, it was understood that this, amongst other incentive (FMS, tech transfers, etc.), would induce a softening of Saudi-Israeli…

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has promised to strike both Iran, a dynamic already in effect, and the Yemeni Houthis if the Houthis continue to strike Saudi shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Red Sea.

Published: July 23, 2026 12:26

U.S. President Donald J. Trump has promised to strike both Iran, a dynamic already in effect, and the Yemeni Houthis if the Houthis continue to strike Saudi shipping in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Red Sea.

R to @sentdefender: More context from 2024:

Published: July 23, 2026 12:24

More context from 2024: John M. Larrier (@DefenseBulletin) Bloomberg Article on Trilateral Talks I'm also aware of the Bloomberg article that reported on the potential resumption of trilateral talks between the U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia.…

Initial reports that a Russian Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter has crashed this morning near Lutsino in the Moscow Oblast of Central Russia.

Published: July 23, 2026 11:27

Initial reports that a Russian Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter has crashed this morning near Lutsino in the Moscow Oblast of Central Russia.

U.S. Air Force B-1B “Lancer” Long-Range Heavy Bombers participated in strikes Tuesday against sites operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in the first such strikes against Iran since the start of the now-failed ceasefire, U.S. officials tell Axios.

Published: July 23, 2026 04:11

U.S. Air Force B-1B “Lancer” Long-Range Heavy Bombers participated in strikes Tuesday against sites operated by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in the first such strikes against Iran since the start of the now-failed ceasefire, U.S.…

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of a twelfth consecutive night of strikes against military targets in Iran, to include maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets across areas of Southern Iran.

Published: July 23, 2026 04:05

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of a twelfth consecutive night of strikes against military targets in Iran, to include maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense…

Amidst increasing worry from U.S. decision-makers that Russia is supplying Iran with targeting data for U.S. bases, infrastructure, and covert sites across the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, on the sidelines of the ongoing ASEAN Ministerial Conference in Manila, Philippines.

Published: July 23, 2026 01:49

Amidst increasing worry from U.S. decision-makers that Russia is supplying Iran with targeting data for U.S. bases, infrastructure, and covert sites across the Middle East, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet his Russian counterpart, Foreign…

U.S. Air Force E-3G “Sentry” Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft currently squawking 7700 (General In-Flight Emergency) over Saudi Arabia near the Persian Gulf, seen via FlightRadar24.

Published: July 23, 2026 01:18

U.S. Air Force E-3G “Sentry” Airborne Early Warning & Control Aircraft currently squawking 7700 (General In-Flight Emergency) over Saudi Arabia near the Persian Gulf, seen via FlightRadar24.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Alexander “SMO” Davis, 34, a Weapons System Officer onboard the B-52H Stratofortress that crashed shortly after takeoff last month at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight pilots and crewmembers, was returned to his hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina on Tuesday. Video captured yesterday by passengers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, showed an Air Force Honor Guard unloading the remains of Major Davis from a commercial airliner operated by Southwest Airlines, before his family and members of the North Carolina Patriot Guard escorted him the remainder of the way to Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro.

Published: July 23, 2026 01:10

U.S. Air Force Maj. Alexander “SMO” Davis, 34, a Weapons System Officer onboard the B-52H Stratofortress that crashed shortly after takeoff last month at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight pilots and crewmembers, was returned to his…

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it began conducting the 12th consecutive night of strikes at 5:30 p.m. ET.

Published: July 22, 2026 22:06

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it began conducting the 12th consecutive night of strikes at 5:30 p.m. ET.

RT by @sentdefender: It’s important to note that at the time of writing, the Houthis have not yet tethered their campaign against vessels traveling to and from Saudi ports to the U.S.-Iran War, but nonetheless, it still serves the same purpose that the Iranians have telegraphed. It’s likely that Iran will increasingly seek to tie the war with the U.S. and the budding renewed conflict in the Red Sea region in subsequent media releases, while the Houthis continue to characterize the situation as one strictly between them and the Saudis.

Published: July 22, 2026 22:00

It’s important to note that at the time of writing, the Houthis have not yet tethered their campaign against vessels traveling to and from Saudi ports to the U.S.-Iran War, but nonetheless, it still serves the same purpose that the Iranians have…

Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile drone threats, likely from Iran. The Kuwaiti Army advises the public to adhere to safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities.

Published: July 22, 2026 22:00

Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile drone threats, likely from Iran. The Kuwaiti Army advises the public to adhere to safety and security instructions issued by relevant authorities.

Published: July 22, 2026 21:48

OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) Yemen's Houthis confirm they carried out an attack targeting a pair of Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Houthi forces carried out the attack using missiles and drones, reportedly hitting the tankers Encelia and Layla…

Following reports that the Yemeni Houthis struck a Saudi tanker 70nm west of Al-Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia, the Houthi military spokesperson has said that they in fact struck two tankers, LAYLA and ENCELIA, for violating he Houthis’ self-imposed blockade of vessels traveling to and from Saudi ports.

Published: July 22, 2026 21:46

Following reports that the Yemeni Houthis struck a Saudi tanker 70nm west of Al-Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia, the Houthi military spokesperson has said that they in fact struck two tankers, LAYLA and ENCELIA, for violating he Houthis’ self-imposed blockade of…

According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre and Iranian news outlets, a vessel 70nm west of Al-Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia was struck by an unknown projectile and is currently on fire. This comes following the Yemeni Houthis’ pledge to blockade vessels traveling to and from Saudi ports via the strategic maritime choke point of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, after tensions between the nominal holders of power in Sanaa and Riyadh turned kinetic in the past few weeks.

Published: July 22, 2026 21:27

According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre and Iranian news outlets, a vessel 70nm west of Al-Shuqaiq, Saudi Arabia was struck by an unknown projectile and is currently on fire. This comes following the Yemeni Houthis’ pledge…

The 12th consecutive round of U.S. strikes are likely underway, amidst reports of explosions in a number of locations in Southern Iran, including locations in Khuzestan Province (Ahvaz and Ramshir), Sirik, and other areas adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: July 22, 2026 21:12

The 12th consecutive round of U.S. strikes are likely underway, amidst reports of explosions in a number of locations in Southern Iran, including locations in Khuzestan Province (Ahvaz and Ramshir), Sirik, and other areas adjacent to the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released imagery of U.S. Navy sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) monitoring the ongoing naval blockade of Iran from the Arabian Sea. Since resuming the blockade, U.S. forces have redirected nine commercial vessels away from Iranian ports and disabled one noncompliant vessel.

Published: July 22, 2026 16:53

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released imagery of U.S. Navy sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) monitoring the ongoing naval blockade of Iran from the Arabian Sea. Since resuming the blockade,…

A Russian Balzam-class vessel, RFS Pribaltica, was detected by Japan transiting between the Japanese and Russian islands of Hokkaido and Sakalin, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. Japan dispatched a vessel to monitor the transit. This follows joint Chinese-Russian naval exercises that recently took place within Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) as Sino-Russian naval cooperation in the Western Pacific theater of competition continues to increase.

Published: July 22, 2026 13:45

A Russian Balzam-class vessel, RFS Pribaltica, was detected by Japan transiting between the Japanese and Russian islands of Hokkaido and Sakalin, according to the Japanese Ministry of Defense. Japan dispatched a vessel to monitor the transit. This follows…

President Donald J. Trump has announced via Truth Social that "any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz..the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT..."

Published: July 22, 2026 13:02

President Donald J. Trump has announced via Truth Social that "any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz..the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT..."

For the first time, the U.S. Army has deployed the 'Dark Eagle' Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon to Guam during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. From Guam, much of China's eastern seaboard, including key military targets, fall within the missile's reported range, giving the U.S. Army a survivable, forward-based conventional strike capability able to hold high-value targets at risk from U.S. territory.

Published: July 22, 2026 11:36

For the first time, the U.S. Army has deployed the 'Dark Eagle' Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon to Guam during Exercise Valiant Shield 2026. From Guam, much of China's eastern seaboard, including key military targets, fall within the missile's reported…

Sirens are sounding in Bahrain amid another incoming Iranian attack.

Published: July 22, 2026 11:34

Sirens are sounding in Bahrain amid another incoming Iranian attack. Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) تم إطلاق صافرة الإنذار ، نرجو من المواطنين والمقيمين الهدوء والتوجه لأقرب مكان آمن ومتابعة الأخبار عبر القنوات الرسمية. —…

Old footage from early June of an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, this was prior to the now collapsed ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States.

Published: July 22, 2026 11:06

Old footage from early June of an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, this was prior to the now collapsed ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States. Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) WATCH: US…

U.S. Central Command has identified the soldier it had previously reported as missing as Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, who is now believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an Iranian attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan. Sgt. Rampersad was assigned to 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air & Missile Defense Command, Ansbach, Germany.

Published: July 22, 2026 11:03

U.S. Central Command has identified the soldier it had previously reported as missing as Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, who is now believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an Iranian attack at Muwaffaq Salti…

The second Baseline 10 and SPY-6 Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to enter the U.S. surface fleet, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), successfully completed its first Ship Shock Trials within the last two weeks, according to a release from the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Maritime page.

Published: July 22, 2026 03:43

The second Baseline 10 and SPY-6 Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer to enter the U.S. surface fleet, the future USS Ted Stevens (DDG 128), successfully completed its first Ship Shock Trials within the last two weeks, according to a release from the…

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of the 11th consecutive night of strikes as of 8 p.m. ET. The strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: July 22, 2026 00:55

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced the completion of the 11th consecutive night of strikes as of 8 p.m. ET. The strikes targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military…

Noticeable uptempo in strikes across Iran now, following the start of the 11th consecutive wave of U.S. strikes against Iran. Active air defenses and AA fire is now visible over the capital city of Tehran.

Published: July 22, 2026 00:13

Noticeable uptempo in strikes across Iran now, following the start of the 11th consecutive wave of U.S. strikes against Iran. Active air defenses and AA fire is now visible over the capital city of Tehran. Video

As U.S. strikes against Iran continue, footage reportedly shows strikes against IRGC and regime targets in Tabriz.

Published: July 21, 2026 23:38

As U.S. strikes against Iran continue, footage reportedly shows strikes against IRGC and regime targets in Tabriz. Video

New round of U.S. strikes on Iran are likely underway, as strikes have been reported in a number of locations, including Behbahani, Mahshahr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, and Tabriz. More to come.

Published: July 21, 2026 23:14

New round of U.S. strikes on Iran are likely underway, as strikes have been reported in a number of locations, including Behbahani, Mahshahr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, and Tabriz. More to come.

The Department of War identified Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina as the U.S. service member killed during the controlled detonation of an Iranian one way attack drone at Erbil Air Base, Iraq on July 19th, 2026. Sgt. Swinton was a member of D Battery, 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Published: July 21, 2026 20:21

The Department of War identified Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina as the U.S. service member killed during the controlled detonation of an Iranian one way attack drone at Erbil Air Base, Iraq on July 19th, 2026. Sgt.…

Following the announcement that Oleksander Syrskyi has been dismissed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi will become the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Drapatyi is respected in Ukrainian military circles and many see the appointment as a win for the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a whole.

Published: July 21, 2026 20:15

Following the announcement that Oleksander Syrskyi has been dismissed, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi will become the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Drapatyi is respected in…

Former Ukrainian Defense Ministry official Serhii Sterneko has now said that embattled Ukrainian Armed Forces commander Olesksandr Syrskyi has been dismissed, amidst an ongoing political spate between himself, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Former Defense Minister Fedorov, in an unpopular move, was recently pushed to resign by President Zelensky and many cited ongoing corruption and Fedorov’s unpopularity with Syrskyi as the reason for his dismissal, something that prompted Ukrainians to take to the streets in protest of the move. However, as Zelensky looks to put Fedorov in a different role, Kyiv Independent has reported that despite Syrskyi on his way out, the two remain at an impasse, as Fedorov reportedly refuses to assume any other position other than his form one as defense minister.

Published: July 21, 2026 19:39

Former Ukrainian Defense Ministry official Serhii Sterneko has now said that embattled Ukrainian Armed Forces commander Olesksandr Syrskyi has been dismissed, amidst an ongoing political spate between himself, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and…

According to Reuters, citing sources with knowledge on the matter, following reports of explosions near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, two explosive-laden drones were shot down in the locality.

Published: July 21, 2026 18:15

According to Reuters, citing sources with knowledge on the matter, following reports of explosions near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, Iraq, two explosive-laden drones were shot down in the locality.

Following French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot’s announcement that two French diplomats were detained by Iran, with one being physically assaulted during interrogation proceedings, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that Foreign Minister Barrot and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call today where Foreign Minister Araghchi condemned what he called “unconventional actions” by the two diplomats. During the call, per the release, the two top diplomats also spoke on the ongoing situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

Published: July 21, 2026 16:40

Following French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot’s announcement that two French diplomats were detained by Iran, with one being physically assaulted during interrogation proceedings, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has said that Foreign Minister Barrot and…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Ministerial Conference, as China and the U.S. trade economic barbs and Chinese aggression against the Philippines in the South China Sea abounds.

Published: July 21, 2026 16:29

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN Ministerial Conference, as China and the U.S. trade economic barbs and Chinese aggression against the Philippines in the South China…

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are still in the process of withdrawal from pilot zones in Southern Lebanon, which will be handed over to the Lebanese Army to administer, and that “they get along very well.” This, as just earlier today, Lebanese forces, moving into one pilot zone received fire from IDF forces in the same local.

Published: July 21, 2026 16:26

U.S. President Donald J. Trump said that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are still in the process of withdrawal from pilot zones in Southern Lebanon, which will be handed over to the Lebanese Army to administer, and that “they get along very well.” This,…

When asked about the Yemeni Houthis’ blockade of Saudi vessels traveling through the strategic maritime choke point of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said if needed, “we’ll take care of it,” subsequently referencing last year’s 46-day long strike campaign against the nominal holders of power in Sanaa as a possible outcome.

Published: July 21, 2026 16:18

When asked about the Yemeni Houthis’ blockade of Saudi vessels traveling through the strategic maritime choke point of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, U.S. President Donald J. Trump said if needed, “we’ll take care of it,” subsequently…

During a joint presser with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump said he would like to press the issue of Lebanon’s involvement in the Abraham Accords, an increasingly expanding region-wide Arab-Israeli rapprochement process, with his Lebanese counterpart during today’s talks.

Published: July 21, 2026 16:11

During a joint presser with U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, President Trump said he would like to press the issue of Lebanon’s involvement in the Abraham Accords, an increasingly expanding region-wide Arab-Israeli…

Amidst ongoing U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon dialogue and the Lebanese Army’s announcement that they were fired on today by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon, U.S. President Donald J. Trump welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House today.

Published: July 21, 2026 16:02

Amidst ongoing U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon dialogue and the Lebanese Army’s announcement that they were fired on today by Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon, U.S. President Donald J. Trump welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the White House today. …

The Kuwaiti Army has announced that air defenses are currently responding to a wave of incoming hostile Iranian missile and drones.

Published: July 21, 2026 13:28

The Kuwaiti Army has announced that air defenses are currently responding to a wave of incoming hostile Iranian missile and drones.

The Department of War has identified Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina as the service member who was killed at Erbil Air Base, Iraq on July 19th, 2026 during the controlled detonation of an Iranian one-way attack drone. Sgt. Swinton was assigned to D Battery, 2nd Battalion, 55th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Published: July 21, 2026 12:18

The Department of War has identified Sergeant Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of Fayetteville, North Carolina as the service member who was killed at Erbil Air Base, Iraq on July 19th, 2026 during the controlled detonation of an Iranian one-way attack drone.…

According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Intelligence Community, Iran’s government is unlikely to feel significant impact or soften its negotiating position as a result of new rounds of military strike by the United States, as Tehran and Washington are, for now, stuck in an indefinite limbo between peace and war, officials tell the Washington Post.

Published: July 21, 2026 02:00

According to the latest assessment from the U.S. Intelligence Community, Iran’s government is unlikely to feel significant impact or soften its negotiating position as a result of new rounds of military strike by the United States, as Tehran and Washington…

Tomorrow’s dignified transfer for U.S. Servicemembers killed in the recent round of hostilities with Iran, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, has been pushed to Wednesday, officials tell NewsNation. Four Servicemembers are expected to be returned to the United States from the Middle East, in a ceremony that will be attended by family members and a number of senior officials, including President Donald J. Trump.

Published: July 21, 2026 01:51

Tomorrow’s dignified transfer for U.S. Servicemembers killed in the recent round of hostilities with Iran, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, has been pushed to Wednesday, officials tell NewsNation. Four Servicemembers are expected to be returned to the…

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an updated advisory on the reported attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the crew has now abandoned ship. According to @_MartinKelly_ , the vessel is the Kuwaiti-owned motor tanker 'Kaifan'. Iran has claimed responsibility for the attack and has also asserted that it struck a second vessel, setting it ablaze.

Published: July 21, 2026 01:36

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued an updated advisory on the reported attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the crew has now abandoned ship. According to @_MartinKelly_ , the vessel is the…

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it concluded another round of strikes against Iran at 9:00 p.m. ET on July 20, targeting military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems for the tenth consecutive night intending to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz. According to CENTCOM, since early May, U.S. forces have helped facilitate the safe passage of approximately 900 commercial vessels carrying an estimated 450 million barrels of crude oil through the strategic waterway. CENTCOM added that U.S. forces remain postured to respond to further Iranian aggression against civilian maritime traffic.

Published: July 21, 2026 01:29

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it concluded another round of strikes against Iran at 9:00 p.m. ET on July 20, targeting military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems for the tenth…

Following today’s announced “blockade” of Saudi Arabia by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, chances that the Bab el-Mandela Strait will once again be closed have begun to steadily rise on Polymarket’s betting market, with chances that the strait will be effectively closed by August 31 sitting at 19%.

Published: July 20, 2026 23:37

Following today’s announced “blockade” of Saudi Arabia by the Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist group in Yemen, chances that the Bab el-Mandela Strait will once again be closed have begun to steadily rise on Polymarket’s betting market, with chances that the…

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center has issued an alert after they received a report of an attack in the Strait of Hormuz 8NM northeast of Limah, Oman after being contacted by multiple parties who reported a radio call on Marine VHF Channel 16 (international hailing & distress channel) that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile.

Published: July 20, 2026 22:18

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center has issued an alert after they received a report of an attack in the Strait of Hormuz 8NM northeast of Limah, Oman after being contacted by multiple parties who reported a radio call on Marine VHF Channel…

Amidst a new round of U.S. strikes on Iran, the Kuwaiti Army has announced that air defenses are currently engaging a wave of Iranian missiles and drones.

Published: July 20, 2026 21:26

Amidst a new round of U.S. strikes on Iran, the Kuwaiti Army has announced that air defenses are currently engaging a wave of Iranian missiles and drones.

Iran’s Mehr News Agency has said that air defenses are now active near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant, amidst the start of the 10th consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iran.

Published: July 20, 2026 20:28

Iran’s Mehr News Agency has said that air defenses are now active near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Plant, amidst the start of the 10th consecutive night of U.S. strikes on Iran.

U.S. Central Command has said that the 10 consecutive night of strikes on Iran began 20 minutes ago at 4:00 pm ET today, as the U.S. gears up for a potential uptempo in strikes against Iran. Over the past couple of days, U.S. officials have told news outlets of the president’s desire to possibly expand strikes on Iran, bringing the scale and tempo of strikes to a level reminiscent of the height of the 40-day U.S.-Iran War.

Published: July 20, 2026 20:23

U.S. Central Command has said that the 10 consecutive night of strikes on Iran began 20 minutes ago at 4:00 pm ET today, as the U.S. gears up for a potential uptempo in strikes against Iran. Over the past couple of days, U.S. officials have told news…

Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell confirmed to CBS News' @JenniferJJacobs that nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured in Iranian attacks across the Middle East since July 7. According to Parnell, 96% have already returned to duty.

Published: July 20, 2026 19:53

Assistant to the Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell confirmed to CBS News' @JenniferJJacobs that nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured in Iranian attacks across the Middle East since July 7. According to Parnell, 96% have already…

A U.S. official has told @BarakRavid that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is not currently interested in revamping the now defunct MOU framework through diplomatic processes, as he is “focused on making Iran pay for breaching the memorandum of understanding and for continuing its terrorist acts in the Strait of Hormuz…[and] for killing the American soldiers in Jordan.” Per Ravid, citing the official, upscaled strikes on Iran will continue until President Trump “decides otherwise.”

Published: July 20, 2026 19:47

A U.S. official has told @BarakRavid that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is not currently interested in revamping the now defunct MOU framework through diplomatic processes, as he is “focused on making Iran pay for breaching the memorandum of understanding…