The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran overnight on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said, 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 Iraqi border.
The overnight strikes followed an earlier wave carried out during the day on Wednesday, making July 15 one of the most intense days of the conflict since the United States and Israel began military operations on February 28.
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the parliament speaker, warned in a Telegram statement that if Iran does not gain 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 continue armed resistance and also to use “diplomacy and negotiation tools simultaneously to secure and consolidate national interests.”
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Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones and Bahrain activates air-raid sirens
Kuwait said on Thursday it was intercepting drones launched by Iran, while air-raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, following another night of U.S. strikes against the Islamic Republic.
In a post on X, the Kuwaiti military said it was “responding to hostile drone attacks after the infamous Iranian aggression.”
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged citizens and residents to “remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location” after the sirens were activated.
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UAE condemns Iranian attacks
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned Iranian attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Its Foreign Ministry described the strikes as “a blatant 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 from Iran
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense reported intercepting at least four cruise missiles and 21 drones originating from Iran on Wednesday.
“The Iranian aggression targeted several vital facilities, causing material damage,” a ministry spokesperson said. No casualties were reported.
IDF says it killed three Hezbollah operatives
Israel’s military reported on Wednesday that it had killed three armed Hezbollah operatives in the security zone in southern Lebanon.
The IDF said its forces identified the three individuals in the Beit Yahoun area carrying combat equipment and that they were killed to neutralize the threat they posed to nearby Israeli troops.
Explosions near U.S. consulate in Iraq
Journalists from AFP reported multiple explosions on Wednesday near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Air defenses were activated near the consulate, which has been targeted by drone and projectile attacks during the Middle East conflict.
IMF warns oil supply may take months to normalize after reopening of Hormuz
The International Monetary Fund 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 potential permanent losses in crude supply.
“Industry estimates suggest it will take two to three months before a significant portion of oil flows can resume after the full reopening of the strait. A longer-term concern is that prolonged production disruptions could cause permanent output losses, especially where financing needed to restart wells is scarce,” the IMF said in a recent blog post.
The IMF added that the provisional peace agreement between the United States and Iran had previously pushed oil prices down as large quantities of crude loaded on waiting vessels were released, but that the recent escalation is again pressuring supply.
Airlines resume some Middle East flights, but disruptions continue
More airlines are restoring flights to parts of the Middle East, although some routes remain suspended.
SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, plans to resume its Antalya–Dubai route on July 15.
U.S. carrier Delta plans to restart New York–Tel Aviv flights on September 6; the planned Boston–Tel Aviv launch, originally scheduled for late October, has been postponed until further notice.
British Airways, owned by IAG, delayed resuming flights to Doha until August 1 and to Riyadh until August 8.
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Iran says it is focused on defense and not on negotiations
The semi-official Iranian agency Tasnim quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as saying Iran’s armed forces have shown that any aggression will be met with reciprocal response.
“We have no plans to negotiate at the moment and are focused on defense,” the official added.
Baghaei said the temporary ceasefire agreed last month represents mutual obligations and that while the United States continues to breach its commitments, Iran will refrain from fulfilling its own.
U.S. denies hitting a civilian wheat silo in Iran
The U.S. military denied on Wednesday reports that its forces struck a civilian wheat silo in Iran. “On July 14, 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,” CENTCOM said in a post on X.
Earlier, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB 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, agreeing to implement the “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon outlined in a recent framework, 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 zone process, which will be finalized and implemented in the coming days.
The negotiations, mediated by the United States, took place in Rome following a framework agreement reached last month after five rounds of discussions in Washington, with Lebanese negotiators seeking progress toward an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The pact aims to end the war, disarm Hezbollah, deploy Lebanese troops in the south and achieve a gradual Israeli pullback beginning with two pilot zones. Lebanon and Israel, which do not have formal diplomatic relations, opened negotiations after the Iran-backed Lebanese group dragged the region into war by attacking Israel in March.
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Wall Street rises after better-than-expected U.S. inflation data
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday morning after a producer price index came in lower than expected, easing concerns about potential Fed rate increases. The producer price index fell 0.3% month-on-month in June, the first contraction since August 2025, reflecting lower energy prices over the period.
However, oil has resumed its upward trend in recent days due to rising tensions between the United States and Iran, which have undermined the existing truce. About 15 minutes after the open, the Dow Jones was up 0.1% at 52,550.46, the S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 7,573.84, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.5% to 26,237.93.
The producer price index release came a day after the consumer price index also showed lower-than-expected inflation.
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CENTCOM releases video of its latest strike on Iran
U.S. Central Command published a video showing its most recent round of strikes against Iran.
The command said the strikes targeted coastal defense systems and storage and launch sites for cruise missiles on Greater Tunb Island.
U.S. says it has redirected two vessels since resuming the blockade
As previously reported, the United States resumed its naval blockade on Iranian ports at 16:00 Washington time (2000 GMT) on Tuesday.
CENTCOM posted on X that it has redirected two commercial vessels since the blockade was restarted.
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 news agency ISNA reported.
The visit came after Iran repeatedly struck what it described as U.S. targets in the region—the most recent strike took place on the same Sunday the former emir’s death was announced.
Qatar has acted as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during the conflict.
Indian seafarers have suffered the most casualties in the Gulf maritime crisis
At least 13 Indian nationals have been killed and three remain missing in attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf since the conflict began in February, Indian government sources cited by EFE said. This is the highest toll recorded for any single nationality so far. The latest case was confirmed on Tuesday by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which reported one seafarer’s death and ten injuries after attacks on the tankers MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE attributed that attack to Iranian cruise missiles.
The two vessels together carried 30 Indian seafarers among a total crew of 46. Although sailors from the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia have also been among the casualties, no other nationality has suffered as many deaths as India. 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 series of casualties—including three Indian crew killed in a U.S. attack on the tanker MT Settebello in June and one seafarer missing 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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Drone strikes Iraqi Grand Faw port during prime minister’s U.S. visit
An unknown-source drone struck the Iraqi Grand Faw port on Wednesday, causing no casualties or material damage according to Iraqi officials, while Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was visiting the United States to negotiate an economic and investment partnership with Washington.
Iraq’s General Company of Ports said the device crashed in an open area of the port’s container yard at the country’s southern tip without affecting workers, equipment or facilities, and operations continued as normal. Iraqi security authorities have opened 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 attacks in the Persian Gulf.
This is the first such incident at Grand Faw since the war began in late February. The deep-water port, designed to handle large merchant vessels with a draft of over 19 meters, is central to Iraq’s strategy to diversify its economy and become a regional logistics hub. The attack coincided with al-Zaidi’s first visit to Washington, where he seeks support to stabilize Iraq, disarm Shia militias and attract U.S. investment.
U.S. completes new wave of strikes on Greater Tunb Island
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian targets that “further degraded Iran’s ability to attack commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.”
CENTCOM said on X it “fired precision munitions against coastal defense systems and storage and launch sites for cruise missiles on Greater Tunb Island during a 90‐minute wave.”
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European stocks fall as oil prices rise
European markets fell on Wednesday despite a rise in oil, with investors focused on the Middle East conflict. 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 per barrel after new U.S. strikes on Iran and the reimposition of a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.
In Asia, tech stocks led a strong rebound: Seoul closed up 6.2%—after an intraday gain of up to 7%—driven by an 8.8% jump in SK hynix, and there were gains in Tokyo, Hong Kong and other markets, although Shanghai fell 0.3% after China reported weaker-than-expected economic growth.
Strong quarterly earnings from major banks and a change in U.S. tariff policy on ships in the Strait of Hormuz also supported Asian optimism, though 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 a new wave of strikes against Iran began at 10:00 GMT on Wednesday.
“The strikes are intended to further degrade the military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping 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 executes man arrested during January protests
Iran’s authorities executed a man on Wednesday who was accused of setting fire to government and police facilities during January protests in Isfahan province, Mizan News—linked to the judiciary—reported.
The report named the executed man as Mohammad Amini Dehaghani, saying he was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld the sentence. Judicial authorities allege he threw Molotov cocktails at the governor’s office in Dehaghan and at the main police station on January 9, and incited others to attack officers.
The official account cites surveillance footage and the accused’s confessions, and states that Amini Dehaghani attempted to use a rifle seized from police during the protests.
Oil rises again amid escalating Middle East military tensions
U.S. benchmark crude (WTI) rose by $0.86 to trade at $80.20 per barrel, while Brent, the international benchmark, rose $1.15 to $85.88 per barrel.
On Tuesday, oil closed up 2% at a one-month high, driven by strikes that aggravated supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Brent and WTI have adjusted upward in line with the escalation of attacks, but the scope of the move is likely to moderate now as the market waits for any posture change from the U.S. and Iran,” said June Goh, senior oil market analyst at Sparta Commodities, in remarks to Reuters.
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U.S. strikes in southeast Iran kill seven military personnel
Iran’s army said it would respond to an attack on the Bambour barracks in Iranshahr, condemning it as “a cowardly aggression” and promising a decisive response at an appropriate time, the Tasnim news agency reported.
The military stated that 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of Brigade 388 and wounding several others. It said passive defense measures limited casualties.
The statement also alleged that the U.S. strikes aimed to inflict the maximum possible casualties by targeting a guesthouse, guard posts and accommodation areas on the base.
Missing Indian seafarer from attack off Oman confirmed dead
A missing Indian seafarer from the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman has been confirmed dead, his father-in-law told Reuters on Wednesday. Of the 11 Indian crew aboard, 10 were rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs reported on Sunday.
Former Iranian foreign minister calls for ground assault on U.S. base and hostage-taking
Former Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki suggested a ground assault on a U.S. base in the Middle East to capture hostages and transfer them to Iran.
“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 Iran’s parliament, said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jordanian foreign minister discuss Iranian attacks on vessels
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional security issues, including “the ongoing Iranian attacks on vessels and countries in the region.”
UN Security Council votes to extend monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
The U.N. Security Council approved a resolution extending U.N. monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for six months.
The measure was adopted with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from China and Russia, and requires the U.N. Secretary-General to submit monthly reports to the Council on the situation.
The Yemeni Houthi rebel group began attacking vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying it targeted ships linked to Israel in response to the conflict in Gaza.
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Iran-linked vessels left the Strait of Hormuz before U.S. blockade
On Tuesday there was a rise in the number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, most linked to Iranian trade, ahead of the U.S. blockade set to take effect on Wednesday, according to maritime transport data. Kpler records show nine of the eleven ships that crossed that day took the Iranian route.
Among vessels entering the strait were three empty tankers—one Aframax and two larger vessels. Departures included a VLCC carrying 2 million barrels of crude, a medium tanker carrying refined products, and two vessels transporting liquefied petroleum gas.
Commerce flows also included a tanker loaded with methanol and a bulk carrier carrying 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 defenses intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineers managed the missile debris across several locations, followed technical and safety protocols, and secured the affected areas 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 maintains the highest level of aerial vigilance.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard attacked Gulf countries after CENTCOM operation
Iran’s military announced new drone strikes against U.S. military installations in the Middle East in the early hours of Wednesday amid the latest escalation with Washington. Tasnim, the agency linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan—hosting F-18s, housing and U.S. equipment depots—was struck by drones.
The IRGC defended the operation, called “Lightning,” saying “the era of slap-in-the-face strikes is over” and that any action against Iranian soil, waters or skies will receive a proportional response.
The Revolutionary Guard also reported naval and aerospace strikes against a U.S. warehouse at the Sheik Isa base in Bahrain and against U.S. drones at Ali al Salem base in Kuwait. The statement said that in a coordinated missile and drone operation, naval and aerospace forces destroyed several weapon and spare parts depots at Sheik Isa, Bahrain.
The report added that they had also struck the ramp where enemy MQ-9 drones were deployed at Ali al Salem, Kuwait, destroying or damaging several of them.
Iran: the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until “U.S. evils end”
The IRGC announced that the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, the organization said on Tuesday. The military claimed the U.S. attacked Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking violators attempting to transit the strait” to mask its defeat and incapacity.
The IRGC statement said “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or to accompany the United States,” and therefore “there were naturally no impacts” during the operation.
White House: “Divisions in Iran show the 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. He made the remarks in an interview with Fox News.
The U.S. official asserted Iran’s leadership now faces “huge fissures the size of cannon” after decades of unity and reiterated that the United States urges Iran to support a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian vows to defend “every inch” of Iran amid new escalation with the U.S.
Iran’s 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 said he had eliminated much of Iran’s military capabilities. “We will defend every inch of our homeland with our actions,” Pezeshkian said in a state television interview.
The president’s remarks came amid increasing hostility after U.S. strikes in southern Iran followed Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with missile and drone launches against 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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