- Stalled negotiations involving Iran have led to threats of military strikes.
- Escalation in the Middle East following the downing of an American Apache and strikes on Southern Lebanon, amid peace deal discussions with Iran.
- US President warned of possible military action against Iran, leading to strikes that impacted Iranian oil exports and challenged peace talks.
- Iran's military actions, including strikes against US bases, damaged peace talks and led to diplomatic clashes between Trump and Netanyahu.
IRGC conducts retaliation against US military installations and targets a US-supported facility in Iraq, while Trump and Netanyahu meet.
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Updated Jul 29
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What happened
IRGC conducts retaliation against US military installations and targets a US-supported facility in Iraq, while Trump and Netanyahu meet.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted Iranian sites and US bases on August 26, 2026.Sub-event
- Escalation unfolds as the IRGC retaliates against US bases, Iran gains control of the Strait of Hormuz, and the wider conflict involves Hezbollah demands.Sub-event
IRGC conducts retaliation against US installations in Iraq, coinciding with a Trump-Netanyahu meeting.1 source
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The entities involved
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
military organization to protect the political system of the Islamic Republic in Iran
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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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Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)
Related events
- The IRGC is strengthening its forces and intensifying attacks against US targets and Gulf states while seeking to politically weaken President Trump.
- Netanyahu justified US military action against Iran, while Chelsea Manning protested US arms support for Israel.
- US military conducted preemptive airstrikes in Iran, while the IRGC operated in strategic waters of the Persian Gulf, responding to threats.
- Political figures, including Smotrich and Netanyahu, discuss intensified military action against Hezbollah and the challenges posed by Iranian involvement in peace talks.
- Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are both active at the UNGA, with Trump seeking US mindshare and Netanyahu addressing regional tensions.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- nypost.com
- bankingnews.grHeavy IRGC strikes hit US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq, reducing Patriots to ash and leaving Americans dead