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 vessels 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 strikes came hours after an earlier series of attacks during the same day, 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, the speaker of Parliament, warned in a Telegram statement that if Iran does not receive 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 welcome it now,” while calling on Iranians to maintain armed resistance and at the same time to use “the tools of diplomacy and negotiation to achieve and consolidate national interests.”
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The United Arab Emirates condemned Iran’s attacks
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Its Ministry of Foreign Affairs 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 today from Iran
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense reported that it intercepted 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.
IDF says it killed three Hezbollah operatives
The Israeli military reported on Wednesday that it killed three armed Hezbollah operatives in the security zone in southern Lebanon.
According to the army, IDF troops identified the three operatives in the Beit Yahoun area, where they were carrying combat equipment. The IDF said they 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 the Iraqi Kurdistan region, 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 warned 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 navigation, and expressed concern about potential permanent losses to crude supply.
“Industry estimates indicate it will take two to three months before a significant portion of oil flows can resume after full reopening of the strait. A longer-term concern is that prolonged production disruptions could cause permanent production losses, especially where financing to restart wells is scarce,” the IMF said in its latest blog post.
The IMF also said that the provisional peace agreement between the United States and Iran had pushed oil prices lower due to large volumes of crude loaded on ships waiting in the area, but that the recent escalation is again pressuring supply.
Airlines resume some Middle East flights, but disruptions persist
More airlines are restoring some services 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 resume New York–Tel Aviv flights on 6 September, while the launch of its Boston–Tel Aviv route, scheduled for late October, has been postponed until further notice.
British Airways, owned by IAG, delayed restarting flights 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 published comments from Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, who said the country’s armed forces have shown that any aggression will be met with reciprocal response.
“We have no plans to negotiate at the moment and we are focused on defense,” the official added.
Baghaei said the temporary ceasefire agreed last month represents a set of mutual obligations and that, as long as the United States continues to violate its commitments under that accord, Iran will refrain from fulfilling its own.
U.S. denies striking a civilian grain silo in Iran
The U.S. military rejected reports on Wednesday that its forces had attacked a civilian wheat 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 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 completed a new round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome on Wednesday and agreed 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 zones process, which will be finalized and implemented in the coming days.
The U.S.-mediated negotiations in Rome followed a framework agreement reached last month after five rounds of talks in Washington, with Lebanese negotiators seeking progress toward an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The pact aims to end the war in Lebanon, disarm Hezbollah, deploy Lebanese troops in the south, and implement a phased Israeli withdrawal, starting with two pilot zones. Lebanon and Israel, which do not have formal relations, began negotiations 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 lower than expected, easing concerns about possible Federal Reserve rate hikes. The producer price index fell 0.3% month-on-month in June, the first decline since August 2025, reflecting lower energy prices over the period.
However, oil has resumed its recent climb amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, which has undermined the ceasefire. About 15 minutes after the market opened, 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 for Tuesday also showed lower-than-expected inflation.
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U.S. video shows its latest strike on Iran
U.S. Central Command posted video footage of its most recent round of strikes against Iran.
The command said the strikes, previously reported by news outlets, 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 reported earlier, the United States resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports at 16:00 Washington time (2000 GMT) on Tuesday.
CENTCOM posted on X that it has redirected two commercial vessels since then.
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 the former Emir of Qatar 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, ISNA reported.
The minister’s visit to Qatar comes after Iran repeatedly struck what it said were U.S. targets in that country — most recently on Sunday, the day the former emir’s death was announced.
Qatar has acted as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during the war.
Indian seafarers account for the largest number of 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 war began in February, government sources told EFE, the highest number among identified nationalities so far. The latest case, confirmed Tuesday by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, reported the death of one seafarer and 10 injured after an attack on the tankers MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa in the Strait of Hormuz, an attack the UAE attributed to Iranian cruise missiles.
The two vessels carried 30 Indian seafarers among a total crew of 46. While there have also been Filipino, Thai and Indonesian casualties among attacked crews, no other nationality has matched the Indian toll. 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 spate of casualties — including the deaths of three Indian crew 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 hit the Iraqi port of Grand Faw 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, while Iraq’s prime minister Ali al-Zaidi was visiting the United States to negotiate an economic and investment partnership with Washington.
The Iraqi 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 that operations continue normally. Iraqi 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, in the context of reciprocal strikes between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf.
This is the first incident of its kind against Grand Faw since the war began in late February. The deep-water port, able to receive large commercial ships thanks to a draft of more than 19 meters, is central to Iraq’s strategy to diversify its economy and become a regional logistics hub. The strike coincides with Al-Zaidi’s first visit to Washington, where he is seeking support to stabilize Iraq, disarm Shia militias and attract U.S. investment.
U.S. completed a new wave of strikes on Greater Tunb Island
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest round 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 “employed precision munitions against coastal defense systems and storage and launch sites for cruise missiles on Greater Tunb Island during a 90-minute strike wave.”
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European stocks fall as oil prices rise
European markets declined on Wednesday despite rising oil prices, with investors focused on the Middle East conflict. By midday, the FTSE 100 was down 0.2%, the CAC 40 lost 0.2% and the DAX fell 0.8%, while Brent rose 1.1% to $85.63 a barrel following new U.S. strikes on Iran and the reimposition of the Trump-era naval blockade on Iranian ports.
In Asia, technology shares drove a strong rebound: Seoul closed up 6.2% — after an intraday jump of 7% — led by an 8.8% surge in SK hynix, while softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data eased rate-hike fears. Gains were also seen in Tokyo, Hong Kong and other markets, although Shanghai fell 0.3% after China reported weaker-than-expected economic growth.
Positive sentiment on Wall Street — supported by solid quarterly results from large banks — and President Trump’s shift on tariffs for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz also supported Asian optimism, 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 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 executed a man arrested during January protests
The Iranian regime 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 said Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld the sentence. 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 officers.
The official account cites surveillance footage and the accused’s confessions, and states that Amini Dehaghani attempted to use a rifle taken from police during the protests.
Oil rises again amid renewed Middle East military escalation
U.S. benchmark crude (WTI) rose $0.86 to $80.20 a barrel, while Brent, the international benchmark, gained $1.15 to $85.88 a barrel.
On Tuesday, oil closed up 2% and hit a one-month high, driven by attacks that worsened supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
“Brent and WTI have moved up in line with the escalation of attacks, but the magnitude of the move will likely moderate now as the market waits to see any posture changes by the U.S. and Iran,” said June Goh, senior oil market analyst at Sparta Commodities, in a conversation with Reuters.
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U.S. killed seven Iranian service members 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 delivered for this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement cited by Tasnim said.
The military reported that 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of Brigade 388 and injuring several others. The army said “passive defense measures” limited the number of casualties.
The statement alleged that the U.S. strikes “intended to cause the highest possible number of casualties,” targeting a guesthouse, guard posts and accommodation areas at the base.
One Indian seafarer confirmed dead after disappearance following attack off Oman
An Indian national who had been missing after the attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off Oman has died, his father-in-law confirmed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Of the 11 Indian crew aboard, 10 were rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.
Former Iranian foreign minister urged 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 to capture hostages and bring 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 parliament, said.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Jordanian foreign minister discussed Iranian attacks on ships
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional security issues, including “the ongoing attacks by Iran against vessels and countries in the region.”
UN Security Council voted to continue monitoring 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 passed with 13 votes in favor and abstentions from China and Russia, and requires the U.N. secretary-general to report monthly to the Council on the situation.
The Houthi rebel group from Yemen began targeting vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying it was striking ships linked to Israel in response to the conflict in Gaza.
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Iran-linked vessels left the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the U.S. blockade
On Tuesday there was an increase 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’s logs show nine of the eleven ships that crossed that day used the Iranian route.
Among vessels entering the strait, three tankers were identified as empty: one Aframax and two larger ships. Departures included a VLCC carrying 2 million barrels of crude, a medium tanker carrying refined products and two additional vessels transporting liquefied petroleum gas.
Commercial traffic 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
The Jordanian Armed Forces said their air defenses intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said the Royal Engineers teams handled debris from the missiles that fell in various locations, followed technical and safety protocols, and secured 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,” military authorities said, adding that they maintain the highest level of aerial vigilance.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard struck Gulf countries after CENTCOM operation
In the early hours of Wednesday, Iran’s military announced new drone strikes against U.S. installations in the Middle East amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. The statement, released by Tasnim — linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) — said Al Azraq airbase in Jordan, where F-18s, accommodations and U.S. equipment were located, was hit by drones.
The IRGC defended the operation, called “Lightning,” saying “the era of slap-in-the-face strikes is over and any action against this historic country’s land, waters and skies will not go unanswered or without proportional cost.”
The Revolutionary Guard also reported naval and aerospace force strikes against a U.S. warehouse at the Sheij Isa base in Bahrain and against U.S. drones at Ali al Salem base in Kuwait. The statement said, “In a simultaneous operation with missiles and drones, Navy and Aerospace Force fighters of the IRGC destroyed several depots of weapons and spare parts for enemy ships and aircraft at Sheij Isa base in Bahrain.”
The military communiqué also claimed strikes on the ramp used to deploy enemy MQ-9 drones at Ali al Salem in Kuwait, destroying or damaging several of them.
Iran: the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until “U.S. ills end”
The IRGC announced that the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, according to a Tuesday statement. The military claimed the U.S. attacked Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking violator ships” that attempted to transit the strait “to conceal its defeat and incapacity.”
The IRGC said that “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or to accompany the United States,” and added that consequently “there were naturally no impacts” during the operation.
White House: “Divisions in Iran demonstrate the success of Trump’s policy”
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said internal divisions among Iran’s leadership 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 now faces “huge fissures the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller reiterated that the United States urges Iran to support a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.
Pezeshkian vowed to defend “every inch” of Iran amid renewed escalation with the U.S.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will defend “every inch” of its territory amid heightened 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 escalating hostilities, after U.S. strikes in southern Iran in response to Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran in turn 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 asked, referring to Trump’s statements and U.S. military actions.
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