US Central Command struck three Iranian crude oil carriers, including one near Kharg Island, after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships. The Pentagon warned it would destroy Iran's oil export capabilities if necessary.
A Russian double-tap drone attack struck a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing at least 15 people and injuring over 130, including children. President Zelensky condemned the attack as cynical and called for more Patriot air defense systems.
Oil prices climbed to three-week highs as peace talks between the United States and Iran collapsed, with Iran shifting to an offensive military posture and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz drastically reduced following attacks. A temporary ceasefire agreement expired without extension.
Iranian military officials announced a strategic shift from defensive to offensive military posture, citing lessons from recent conflicts. Army spokesman Brig. Gen. Mohammad Akraminia revealed plans to reward those who kill or capture US troops in the event of a ground incursion, as a memorandum of understanding with Washington expires.
Ukraine conducted one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, launching between 600-822 drones overnight targeting Russian territory including Moscow and a major warehouse facility. Russian authorities reported shooting down the drones and confirmed at least six deaths, as the assault came amid escalating long-range attacks by Ukrainian forces on Russian military-industrial and energy infrastructure.
Ukrainian drones have systematically targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, over recent weeks, destroying seven of its ten biggest logistics hubs and burning billions of dollars in merchandise. Analysts say the campaign aims to disrupt Russia's economy and bring the war's impact home to Russian civilians.
The Unmanned Systems Battalion of Ukraine's 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov attacked a Russian transport convoy approximately 20 kilometers from the front line, demonstrating the extended reach of Ukrainian drone operations into areas previously considered safe rear positions.
Russian forces claim to have captured multiple villages in Ukraine's Donetsk region, including Toretskoye, as part of continued offensive operations, while Ukraine reports nearly 200 combat engagements along the frontline. One Russian soldier featured in a propaganda video was subsequently captured by Ukrainian forces.
The U.S. military completed a two-hour wave of strikes hitting dozens of targets in Iran on Wednesday, describing the operation as a response to Iranian missiles launched at U.S. forces in the Middle East the previous day.
Ukraine has conducted a week-long campaign of drone attacks targeting warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, destroying billions of dollars worth of inventory and bringing the war's economic impact directly to Russian small business owners and consumers.
An Iranian drone and missile attack on a US air base in Jordan killed three American service members and wounded several others, marking one of the deadliest strikes on US forces during the conflict. The attack demonstrated Iran's continued ability to threaten US military installations despite months of American airstrikes.
Iran launched ballistic missile and drone attacks on a US air base in Jordan, killing two service members and leaving one missing, marking the first American combat deaths from direct Iranian fire since the war's opening days.
The US military launched airstrikes targeting Iranian defense and missile installations on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump pledging to intensify bombardment until Iran stops attacking ships and reopens the strategic waterway.
Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, setting at least one tanker ablaze. The attacks occurred as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Khamenei and as President Trump heads to a NATO summit.
Iran is conducting an elaborate multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed four months ago at the outset of a US-Israeli war on Iran. The ceremonies, spanning five cities across Iran and Iraq from July 3-9, coincide with the reappearance of Revolutionary Guard General Ahmad Vahidi, who had been in hiding.
Iranian state media claimed a foreign ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring Revolutionary Guard instructions, but maritime monitors report the vessel has been stranded since March and is connected to Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani. The incident highlights Iran's efforts to control shipping through the strategic waterway.
Several members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have been killed in recent attacks in Kurdish-majority western Iran, with state media attributing the violence to separatist groups and foreign actors. The violence comes as US envoys arrive in Qatar for negotiations with Iran, though the two countries have given conflicting statements about the talks' status.
A cargo ship was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz while using a UN-backed shipping lane near Oman, prompting a UN agency to pause the evacuation of vessels from the Persian Gulf. Iran rejected the evacuation plan and warned that ships transiting without Iranian permission were doing so illegally.
A car bomb in the Moscow region killed Damir Davydov, head of Russia's missile and artillery wing, in what reports describe as an assassination. Russian authorities announced arrests of suspects in a separate car bombing incident, detaining teenagers allegedly recruited to plant explosives.
Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb, marking the first such Iranian bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April and representing the most serious escalation in the region since that time.
The United States military shot down Iranian drones over the Strait of Hormuz after Iran launched missiles and drones targeting oil tankers and U.S. military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, marking day 100 of escalating Iran-US tensions.
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait's main airport and other civilian facilities on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding dozens in strikes that forced a temporary airport closure. The attack represents the latest escalation threatening a fragile ceasefire and stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States.
Two of Iraq's most powerful Iran-backed militias have announced they will begin handing over their weapons to Iraqi authorities, even as a senior Iranian IRGC commander boasted that Iran's military production facilities remain completely hidden from adversaries including the US and Israel.
Independent satellite imagery analysis shows Iran has struck 20 US military facilities across eight Middle Eastern countries since the start of the conflict, causing hundreds of millions in damage. The revelations come amid questions about US military transparency and alleged attempts to block satellite images.
Iran has redefined the Strait of Hormuz as a vastly larger operational zone following the Iran war, according to an IRGC Navy officer, as maritime traffic through the critical waterway has plummeted to just 5% of normal levels under severe restrictions.
US forces fired on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to cross the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian military facilities after what the US described as 'unprovoked' attacks on Navy ships. Iran accused the US of undermining diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest peace proposal.
The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military facilities on Thursday in response to what it described as unprovoked attacks by Iran involving missiles, drones, and small boats against U.S. warships and forces. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the strikes as defensive actions while indicating the U.S. expects a response from Iran regarding a cease-fire proposal.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates, striking civilian sites including oil facilities in Fujairah. Multiple countries including France, Canada, UK, Qatar, and Germany condemned the attacks. The strikes occurred amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Iranian forces opened fire on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. military retaliation that destroyed six to seven Iranian small boats. The incident included Iranian cruise missile and drone attacks on vessels and the UAE.
Iranian forces opened fire on U.S. Navy warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, prompting American forces to retaliate by destroying six to seven small Iranian boats. The U.S. military also intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones during the engagement.
Iran's navy prevented U.S. warships from entering the Strait of Hormuz and fired shots at vessels in the strategic waterway, prompting President Trump to announce a U.S. operation to guide stranded ships through the strait. At least one South Korean vessel was reportedly hit in the incident.
President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal for talks to end ongoing hostilities, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer disputed Trump's characterization that the conflict is over. A CNN investigation revealed that a majority of U.S. military sites in the Middle East have been damaged by Iran.
Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after approximately 20 hours, with Iranian gunboats reportedly firing on a tanker. Tehran says the strait will remain closed until the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed that its intelligence chief, Majid Khademi, was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes amid ongoing conflict. The strike occurred as diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire continue.
Iran shot down a US F-15 fighter jet and an A-10 Warthog attack plane, marking the first such losses since the war began. One crew member has been rescued after 48 hours, while search operations continue for at least one missing airman in southwestern Iran.
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on civilian energy infrastructure in Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain, causing fires at power plants, water facilities, and oil installations. Kuwait's oil infrastructure was damaged, while the UAE and Bahrain reported attacks on aluminum and energy facilities.
Iran shot down a US F-15E fighter jet over Iranian territory, marking the first American aircraft lost over Iran since the war began. The Pentagon confirmed the downing and said a search and rescue operation is underway for the crew.
Iranian strikes targeted Aluminium Bahrain (one of the world's largest smelters) and facilities in the UAE, injuring at least two people. The attacks on critical Gulf industrial infrastructure mark an escalation in Iran's targeting of economic assets beyond military sites.
