- Trump signals military action against Iran, addressing issues in Tehran and referencing requests from Pakistan.
- Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.
Iran conducted drone strikes targeting US forces in Jordan and a civilian port in Kuwait, prompting a military response supported by US logistics from Iowa.
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Updated Jul 19
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What happened
Iran conducted drone strikes targeting US forces in Jordan and a civilian port in Kuwait, prompting a military response supported by US logistics from Iowa.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Iranian drone strikes targeted logistics units based in Iowa.Sub-event
Iranian drone strikes hit Kuwait and US forces in Jordan, necessitating a military response.1 source
Iranian attacks, U.S. service member deaths in Jordan, and a U.S. aircraft crash in Iraq are linked to the crisis.1 source
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Iran launched strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, leading to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and prompting Trump to order military action.Also in this story
- Chris Murphy was denied access in Qatar as Iran launched missile and drone attacks in Jordan and near the Strait of Hormuz.
- Italian air force deployed to Gulf region following Iranian retaliatory attacks.
- Iranian actions targeted regional states, leading to claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- IRGC targets US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan as Trump vows to control the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating strikes.
The entities involved
- Jordan
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Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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