The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran overnight on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported, describing the targets as “Iranian military capabilities used to threaten ships transiting freely through the Strait of Hormuz.” Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, and in Ahvaz near the border with Iraq.
The overnight attacks came hours after an earlier wave carried out during the same Wednesday, making 15 July one of the most intense days of fighting since the United States and Israel began the war on 28 February.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of parliament, warned in a statement published on Telegram that if Iran receives no benefits from the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States, “we have no reason to adhere to that understanding.” Ghalibaf said Iran “has never welcomed war, nor does it now,” while urging Iranians to maintain armed resistance and at the same time “use diplomatic and negotiation tools to achieve and consolidate national interests.”
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Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, Iran’s capital
Iranian state outlets said air defense alerts were triggered in several parts of Tehran on Thursday morning and that explosions were heard in the north and west of the country.
The state news agency IRNA reported that, so far, no casualties have been recorded in Tehran. Additional explosions were heard in the western province of Lorestan and in Semnan in the north, IRNA and Mehr agency reported.
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Oil rises for a fourth consecutive day
Oil prices rose for a fourth straight day after recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities, stoking fears of a regional conflict and further disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.
Brent crude was up 0.4% at $85.28 a barrel at 00:26 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 0.5% to $80.02 a barrel.
The price increase reflects disruption to shipping through the strait, which before the conflict handled about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade. Goldman Sachs warned Brent could exceed $110 a barrel in the fourth quarter if Gulf exports remain constrained.
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Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones and Bahrain activates air-raid alerts
Kuwait said on Thursday it was intercepting drones launched by Iran, while Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens, following another night of U.S. strikes against the Islamic Republic.
In a post on the social network X, the Kuwaiti military said it was “responding to hostile drone attacks following the infamous Iranian aggression.”
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged citizens and residents to “remain calm and move to the nearest safe location” after the sirens were activated.
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United Arab Emirates condemns Iran’s attacks
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned Iran’s attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The UAE Foreign Ministry called them a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty of sister nations and a threat to their security and stability.”
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Kuwait says it intercepted 21 drones and four cruise missiles today from Iran
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting at least four cruise missiles and 21 drones from Iran on Wednesday.
“The Iranian aggression targeted several vital facilities, causing material damage,” a ministry spokesperson said. No injuries were reported.
Israel Defense Forces say they killed three Hezbollah operatives
The Israeli military reported on Wednesday that it had killed three armed Hezbollah operatives in the security zone of southern Lebanon.
According to the IDF, the troops identified the three operatives in the Beit Yahoun area carrying combat equipment. The IDF said the three were killed to neutralize the threat they posed to nearby Israeli soldiers.
Explosions near a U.S. consulate in Iraq
Several explosions were heard on Wednesday near the U.S. consulate in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, AFP journalists reported.
Air defenses were activated near the consulate, which has been targeted by drone and projectile attacks during the Middle East war.
IMF warns oil supply could take months to normalize after Hormuz reopens
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that global oil flows could take two to three months to return to relative normality once the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping, and expressed concern about permanent output losses.
“Industry estimates suggest it will take between two and three months before a significant portion of oil flows can resume after a full reopening of the strait. A longer-term concern is that prolonged production disruptions could cause permanent output losses, especially where financing to restart wells is scarce,” the IMF said in its latest blog post.
The IMF added that the provisional peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran had pushed oil prices down as large amounts of crude were loaded onto ships waiting in the area, but the recent escalation has put renewed pressure on supply.
Airlines resume some Middle East flights, but disruptions persist
More airlines are restoring flights to parts of the Middle East, though some suspensions remain in place.
SunExpress, the Turkish Airlines-Lufthansa joint venture, plans to resume its Antalya–Dubai route on 15 July.
U.S. carrier Delta plans to restart New York–Tel Aviv flights on 6 September, while the launch of its Boston–Tel Aviv service, scheduled for late October, has been postponed until further notice.
British Airways, owned by IAG, delayed resuming services to Doha until 1 August and to Riyadh until 8 August.
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Iran says it is focused on defense, not negotiations
The semi-official Tasnim agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as saying Iran’s armed forces have shown that any aggression will be met with reciprocal responses.
“We have no plans to negotiate at the moment and are focused on defense,” the spokesperson added.
Baghaei said the provisional ceasefire agreed last month constitutes mutual obligations and that, while the United States continues to breach its commitments under that arrangement, Iran will refrain from fulfilling its own.
U.S. denies striking a civilian grain silo in Iran
The U.S. military rejected claims on Wednesday that its forces had struck a civilian grain silo in Iran. “On 14 July, U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets in Bandar Abbas, Khormuj, Ahvaz, Qeshm, Tunb, Bushehr and Kuh-e Stak to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” it said in a post on X.
Earlier, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB had reported that a wheat storage silo in the southwestern city of Hoveyzeh was hit by U.S. projectiles in the early hours of Wednesday.
Lebanon and Israel agree on structure for ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon after talks in Rome
Lebanon and Israel concluded a new round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome on Wednesday and agreed to implement the “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon outlined in their recent framework agreement, a U.S. official said.
“The talks concluded after two days of productive and positive discussions,” the official said, adding that participants agreed on the structure and guidelines for the pilot zones, which will be finalized and implemented in the coming days.
The U.S.-mediated negotiations in Rome followed a framework pact signed last month after five rounds of talks in Washington, with Lebanese negotiators seeking steps toward an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The pact aims to end the war, disarm Hezbollah, deploy Lebanese troops to the south and oversee a gradual Israeli pullback beginning with two pilot zones. Lebanon and Israel, which do not have formal relations, entered the talks after the Iran-backed Lebanese group drew the country into the regional war by attacking Israel in March.
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Wall Street posts gains after better-than-expected U.S. inflation data
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday morning after a producer price reading came in softer than expected, easing fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The producer price index fell 0.3% month-on-month in June, the first contraction since August 2025, reflecting lower energy prices during the period.
However, oil has resumed an upward trend in recent days amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have undermined the ceasefire. About 15 minutes after the open, the Dow Jones was up 0.1% at 52,550.46, the S&P 500 had risen 0.4% to 7,573.84, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.5% at 26,237.93.
The producer price data followed Tuesday’s consumer price report, which also showed inflation weaker than expected.
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U.S. releases video showing its latest strike against Iran
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) published video footage of its most recent round of strikes against Iran.
The command said the strikes, which had already been reported, targeted coastal defense systems and storage and launch sites for cruise missiles on Greater Tunb island.
U.S. says it redirected two vessels since restarting blockade
As previously reported, the United States restarted its naval blockade of Iranian ports at 16:00 Washington time (2000 GMT) on Tuesday.
CENTCOM posted on X that it has since redirected two commercial vessels.
Since restarting the naval blockade against Iranian ports 17 hours ago, U.S. forces have redirected 2 commercial vessels attempting to run the blockade. The U.S. military remains vigilant and prepared to ensure full compliance. pic.twitter.com/E00JAlmBua
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026
Iran’s foreign minister attended the funeral of Qatar’s former emir in Doha
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, traveled to Doha to attend the funeral of Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Iranian ISNA agency reported.
The minister’s visit to Qatar followed repeated Iranian strikes on what Tehran says were U.S. targets in that country — the latest on Sunday, the day the former emir’s death was announced.
Qatar has served as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during the war.
Indian seafarers suffer the highest casualties in the Gulf maritime crisis
At least 13 Indian nationals have died and three remain missing in attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf since the war began in February, government sources told EFE, the highest number among identified nationalities so far. The latest case was confirmed on Tuesday by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which reported the death of one seafarer and ten injured after an attack on the tankers MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa while transiting the Strait of Hormuz — an attack the UAE attributed to Iranian cruise missiles.
The two vessels together carried 30 Indian seafarers among a total crew of 46. Although there have also been Filipino, Thai and Indonesian casualties among crew members attacked in the area, no other nationality reaches the Indian total. India is the world’s second-largest supplier of certified seafarers, with about 300,000 active workers, according to the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.
The string of casualties — which includes the deaths of three Indian crew members in a U.S. strike on the tanker MT Settebello in June and the disappearance of a seafarer after the attack on the GFS Galaxy — prompted the Indian government to launch a special operation to locate and assist every Indian seafarer navigating the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
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A drone struck Iraq’s Grand Faw port during the prime minister’s U.S. visit
An unmanned aerial vehicle of unknown origin struck the Grand Faw port on Wednesday without causing casualties or material damage, Iraqi officials said, as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was visiting the United States to negotiate an economic and investment partnership with Washington.
The Iraqi Ports Company said in a statement the device hit an open area of the port’s container yard at the country’s southern end, without affecting workers, equipment, or facilities, and operations continued normally. Security authorities launched an investigation to determine the circumstances, though the statement did not specify whether the drone was launched from Iraqi territory — where Iran-aligned militias operate — or from Iran amid reciprocal strikes in the Persian Gulf.
This was the first such incident at Grand Faw since the war began in late February. The deep-water port, capable of receiving large merchant ships with a more than 19-meter draft, is central to Iraq’s plan to diversify its economy and become a regional logistics hub. The incident coincided with Al-Zaidi’s first visit to Washington, where he seeks support to stabilize Iraq, disarm Shiite militias, and attract U.S. investment.
U.S. completed another wave of strikes on Greater Tunb island
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian targets, “further degrading Iran’s ability to attack commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.”
CENTCOM said on X that it “delivered precision munitions against coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb island during the 90-minute strike wave.”
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European stocks fall as oil prices rise
European markets retreated on Wednesday despite the oil rally, with investors watching developments in the Middle East. By midday, the FTSE 100 was down 0.2%, the CAC 40 fell 0.2%, and the DAX dropped 0.8%, while Brent rose 1.1% to $85.63 a barrel after new U.S. strikes on Iran and the reimposition of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.
In Asia, technology stocks powered a strong rebound: Seoul closed up 6.2% — after gaining as much as 7% intraday — led by an 8.8% jump in SK hynix, and inflation data from the U.S. that was softer than expected eased rate-hike fears. Tokyo, Hong Kong and other markets also posted gains, though Shanghai fell 0.3% after weaker-than-expected Chinese growth figures.
Wall Street’s positive tone — supported by solid quarterly results from major banks — and President Trump’s shift on tariffs for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz also buoyed Asian sentiment, although IBM plunged more than 25% after disappointing results.
U.S. military says it resumed daytime strikes on Iran as part of escalation
The U.S. military said it began a new wave of strikes against Iran at 1000 GMT on Wednesday.
“The strikes aim to further weaken the military capabilities that Iranian forces have used to attack merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. Central Command said in a post on X.
At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026
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Iran executed a man arrested during January protests
Iranian authorities executed a man on Wednesday accused of setting fire to government and police facilities during the January protests in Isfahan province, Mizan News — linked to the judiciary — reported.
The report says Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld the sentence. Judicial authorities allege that on 9 January he threw Molotov cocktails at the governor’s office in Dehaghan and the central police station, and incited others to attack police.
Official statements cite surveillance footage and the accused’s confessions, and claim Amini Dehaghani attempted to use a rifle taken from police during the protests.
Oil rises again amid Middle East military escalation
U.S. benchmark WTI rose $0.86 to trade at $80.20 a barrel, while Brent advanced $1.15 to $85.88 a barrel.
On Tuesday, oil closed up 2% and reached a one-month high, driven by attacks that worsened supply difficulties in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Brent and WTI have moved higher in line with the escalation of attacks, but the size of the move will likely moderate as the market waits for any shift in posture from the U.S. or Iran,” said June Goh, senior oil market analyst at Sparta Commodities, speaking to Reuters.
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U.S. says it killed seven military personnel in strikes in southeastern Iran
The Iranian army said it will respond to the attack on the Bambour barracks in Iranshahr, calling it “a cowardly aggression.” “A decisive response will be given to this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement cited by Tasnim said.
According to the military statement, 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of the 388th Brigade and leaving several wounded. The army said “passive defense measures” limited the number of casualties.
The statement added that the U.S. strikes “sought to cause the largest possible number of casualties,” hitting a guest house, guard posts and accommodation areas at the base.
Death of an Indian seafarer missing after attack off Oman confirmed
An Indian national who had been missing following an attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman has died, his father-in-law confirmed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Of the 11 Indian crew members aboard, 10 were rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
A former Iranian foreign minister urged a ground assault on a U.S. base and taking hostages
Former Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki proposed a ground offensive against a U.S. military base in the Middle East and taking hostages to transport them to Iranian territory.
“My proposal is to launch a ground attack on one of the U.S. bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and take them to Iran,” Mottaki, now a member of parliament, said.
Marco Rubio and Jordan’s foreign minister discussed Iranian attacks on ships in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional security issues, including “Iran’s ongoing attacks on vessels and countries in the region.”
UN Security Council votes to continue monitoring Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The U.N. Security Council passed a resolution extending U.N. monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for six months.
The measure was approved by 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining, and requires the U.N. secretary-general to provide monthly reports to the Council on the situation.
The Yemeni Houthi rebel group began attacking vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying its targets were ships linked to Israel in response to the Gaza conflict.
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Iran-linked vessels left the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the U.S. blockade
On Tuesday, the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz increased, most linked to Iranian trade, ahead of the U.S. blockade set to begin on Wednesday, according to shipping data. Kpler records show nine of the eleven vessels that crossed that day used the Iranian route.
Among the ships entering the strait were three empty oil tankers: one Aframax and two larger vessels. On the outbound side, data show a VLCC carried 2 million barrels of crude oil, a medium tanker carried refined products, and two other ships transported liquefied petroleum gas.
Traffic also included a methanol tanker and a bulk carrier with iron ore, both departing the Gulf on Tuesday.
Jordanian army says it shot down three missiles launched by Iran
Jordan’s military said its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineers teams managed the debris from the missiles that fell in various areas, following technical and safety protocols, and secured the affected sites to protect people and property.
“The Jordanian Armed Forces reject any violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty or the use of its airspace to threaten its security and stability,” the military said, adding that it is maintaining the highest level of aerial vigilance.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck Gulf countries after CENTCOM operation
Iran’s military announced in the early hours of Wednesday that it carried out new drone strikes against U.S. military installations in the Middle East amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. A statement distributed by Tasnim, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan — where F-18 jets, accommodations and U.S. equipment depots were located — was struck with drones.
The IRGC defended the operation, called “Lightning,” saying “the era of slaps in the face is over” and that any action against Iran’s land, waters or airspace “will not go unanswered or without a proportional cost.”
The IRGC also reported strikes by its Navy and Aerospace Force against a U.S. warehouse at the Shaykh Isa base in Bahrain and against U.S. drones at the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait. According to the statement, “in a simultaneous operation with missiles and drones, Navy and Aerospace Force fighters destroyed several depots of weapons and spare parts for enemy ships and aircraft at Shaykh Isa base in Bahrain.”
The military note also said they “attacked the ramp where enemy MQ-9 drones were deployed at Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, destroying or damaging several of them.”
Iran: the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until “U.S. evils end”
The IRGC announced the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, the organization said on Tuesday. The military accused U.S. forces of attacking Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking violating ships” that attempted to transit the strait, “to hide their defeat and inability.”
The IRGC statement said “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or to accompany the United States,” and added that as a result “there were naturally no impacts” during the operation.
White House: “Divisions in Iran show success of Trump’s policy”
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said internal divisions among Iran’s leaders reflect the success of President Donald Trump’s policy toward Tehran. Miller made the remarks in an interview with Fox News.
The U.S. official said Iran’s leadership is currently facing “huge rifts the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller insisted the United States is urging Iran to support a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian vows to defend “every inch” of Iran amid renewed escalation with U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will defend “every inch” of its territory amid rising tensions with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he had eliminated much of Iran’s military capabilities. “We will defend every inch of our homeland with our actions,” Pezeshkian told state television.
The president’s comments came amid increasing hostilities, after U.S. strikes in southern Iran following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. targets in the region.
“His rhetoric continues, but the question is: have they achieved their objectives on the battlefield?” Pezeshkian challenged, referring to Trump’s statements and U.S. military actions.
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