- 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.
- US military action led to strikes in Iraq and another country on July 18, 2026.
Iranian drones target U.S. bases in the region amidst escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
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What happened
Iranian drones target U.S. bases in the region amidst escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Joseph Votel
United States general
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- U.S. military forces are currently involved in a heightened state of tension with Iran, utilizing evacuation operations in both Kuwait and Iraq amidst ongoing Iranian drone threats.
- US actions target Iranian financial evasion, which utilizes the UAE for front companies, while Iranian proxies operate in Iraq.