- 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.
- US and Iran engaged in major strikes across the Gulf region, including Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, driving up oil prices.
- Iranian strikes reported in Iraq, while U.S. strikes destroyed maritime control towers, and Jordan staved off Iranian missiles targeting allies in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran launched multiple strikes across the Middle East, targeting bases in Jordan, oil facilities in Kuwait, and infrastructure near Erbil in Iraq.
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What happened
Iran launched multiple strikes across the Middle East, targeting bases in Jordan, oil facilities in Kuwait, and infrastructure near Erbil in Iraq.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Iranian strikes hit allied bases in Iraq and Jordan.1 source
Iran escalated attacks across the region, striking Jordan and Kuwait, and launching a strike near Erbil.1 source
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Iranian strikes reported in Iraq, while U.S. strikes destroyed maritime control towers, and Jordan staved off Iranian missiles targeting allies in Kuwait and Bahrain.Also in this story
- Iran launched coordinated strikes on targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Iraq, coinciding with U.S. military strikes in Ahvaz and discussions regarding Ukraine.
- A desalination facility in Hormozgan Province was hit, cutting off drinking water supplies and triggering a regional crisis affecting multiple countries.
- US military action led to strikes in Iraq and another country on July 18, 2026.
- A US drone detonation occurred in northern Iraq.
The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Erbil
capital of Kurdistan Region in Iraq
Related events
- Iranian missile and drone attacks occurred on July 19, 2026, targeting facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, with IRGC involvement.
- Iran targets US facilities in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, while Trump weighs expanding military action against Iran.
- Iran launched coordinated attacks on military and infrastructure sites across the Middle East, including targets in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Jordan.
- Iranian military attacks on US bases in Gulf states, including strikes reported in Erbil, Iraq, and subsequent bombing of Ahvaz.
- Iranian strikes in reprisal for US actions against bases in Kuwait and the UAE, including residential targets in Hormozgan Province.