US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
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Trump showcases military aircraft prowess following strikes in Iran
Washington DC [US], July 13 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) shared three images of military aircraft following fresh strikes on Iran, to showcase military prowess. The three images shared by the President through his Truth social posts consisted of two photos of F-22A Raptor fighter jets.
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US deploys sea, air attack drones for 1st time in multi-domain strike on Iran
Florida [US], July 13 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a major wave of offensive precision strikes across multiple locations in Iran on Sunday, targeting dozens of military installations to degrade Tehran's capability to disrupt international maritime trade.
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Jordan air defence systems intercept, neutralise four Iranian missiles
AMMAN, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Jordan's air defence systems intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered the kingdom's airspace from Iran early on Monday, an official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army said. In a statement carried by the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the General Command said there were no casualties or material damage.
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Missile Depots, Fuel Tanks at Jordanian Air Base Set Ablaze: IRGC
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Several large missile depots and fuel tanks at the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan were set on fire in a retaliatory operation, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday.
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Blasts heard in Iran's Bandar Abbas
Blasts heard in Iran's Bandar Abbas State news media reported that at least two loud explosions were heard in Iran's southern city of Bandar Abbas. The incident was reported just before the US Central Command announced completing its latest wave of strikes in the country.
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IRGC Strikes US Army’s Drone Command and Control Center in Bahrain
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced an attack on the US army’s drone command and control center in Bahrain.
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Kuwaiti army says it is confronting 'hostile aerial targets'
Kuwaiti army says it is confronting 'hostile aerial targets' The Kuwaiti army said it is confronting "hostile aerial targets" within the country's air space. "Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities," it said in a statement. Earlier, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Corp Guards (IRGC) said it targeted US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.
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Iran claims strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain
Iran claims strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Corp Guards (IRGC) say US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain were targeted, indicating that retaliatory operations against Washington are ongoing. According to the IRGC statement, the attack on Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan set fire to several fuel depots and ammunition storage facilities. Iran's Nour News Agency, citing an Iranian military official, reported that the launch of the "large-scale missile and drone attacks" on "enemy bases in the region" was in response to continuing US hits on Iran.
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Global oil prices surge by 4 per cent following fresh Iranian strikes across Gulf region
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran attacked Gulf states in response to US strikes in Tehran. Consequently, Brent Crude stood at USD 79. 17, reflecting a rise of USD 3.
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Centcom says new wave of strikes on Iran completed
Centcom says new wave of strikes on Iran completed US Central Command (Centcom) announced that it completed its latest wave of attacks against Iran, saying it hit dozens of targets with precision munitions. According to its latest statement, Centcom said it struck military air-defense systems, small boats, coastal radar sites as well as missile and drone capabilities. "The Strait of Hormuz is a vital maritime corridor for global trade," it added.
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Diplomacy fades as US and Iran escalate over Hormuz
Hopes that the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States could evolve into a broader deal appeared increasingly remote on Monday as both sides carried out fresh strikes and clashed over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’
American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truce The US military has launched a new wave of attacks against Iran amid the escalating standoff over the strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying the latest strikes had “rendered futile” all the diplomatic efforts of the past few months. The US military began launching more strikes against Iran at 9pm GMT on Sunday, US Central Command (Centcom) said on X, “to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz”. Continue reading...
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US bases in Jordan, Bahrain reportedly targeted
US bases in Jordan, Bahrain reportedly targeted US bases in Jordan and Bahrain were reportedly targeted, with blasts heard in the two countries. Flight-tracking services and reports circulating on social media suggest that flights in Jordan have been suspended following the attacks. No official comment has been issued by authorities.
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Sirens blare in Bahrain
Sirens blare in Bahrain Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, with the interior ministry instructing residents and citizens to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place".
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Trump will use 'overwhelming force' against Iran, says US Ambassador to NATO
Trump will use 'overwhelming force' against Iran, says US Ambassador to NATO US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on Fox News Sunday that if Iranians "want to act belligerent, then he will respond with overwhelming force". US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on Fox News Sunday that if Iran "want to act belligerent, then he will respond with overwhelming force," as the U. S.
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Iran condemns US strikes, warns countries aiding Washington could become "legitimate targets"
Tehran [Iran], July 13 (ANI): Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent US military strikes, calling them a 'flagrant violation' of the UN Charter and accusing Washington of undermining regional stability and violating a ceasefire agreement.
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US attack kills one in Iran's Mahshahr
US attack kills one in Iran's Mahshahr A US attack on an agricultural water pumping station in the city of Mahshahr killed one person and injured four others, state media reported. "Following the morning invasion of the American enemy and a projectile hitting the agricultural water pumping station in Mahshahr city, a guard of the complex was martyred and four others were injured," the deputy security and law enforcement officer of the Khuzestan governor, Valiollah Hayati, was quoted as saying. He added that the condition of those wounded is being monitored by rescue and medical teams.
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Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as arenas for US attacks
Tehran has maintained that its strikes against American bases in the region are strictly defensive Iran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases. The US continued striking targets in Iran early on Monday local time, marking the fourth consecutive night of bombardment.
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Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as 'arenas' for US attacks
Tehran has maintained that its strikes against American bases in the region are strictly defensive Iran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases.
