- 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.
US strikes hit electricity and desalination infrastructure in Hormozgan Province, while Iraq shot down attack drones.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jul 18
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What happened
US strikes hit electricity and desalination infrastructure in Hormozgan Province, while Iraq shot down attack drones.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US strikes targeted a desalination plant in Kuwait on July 1st.Sub-event
US strikes destroyed critical infrastructure in Hormozgan, and Iraq defended against drones.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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Hormozgan Province
province of Iran
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Kuwait
sovereign state in Western Asia
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Iraq
sovereign state in Western Asia
Related events
- Iran launched coordinated attacks on targets in Kuwait, including a desalination plant, and also fired missiles at bases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
- Tehran-backed Houthi rebels are active in the region as Iran targets Kuwait's critical power and desalination plants.
- Iranian missile and drone attacks occurred on July 19, 2026, targeting facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, with IRGC involvement.
- Drones launched from Iraq hit pump stations in the Eastern Province, while a pipeline carries crude oil toward the Red Sea.
- Retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets caused water infrastructure damage in Hormozgan Province, drawing concern from the Iranian consulate in Mumbai.