July 20, 2026 — Rubio says US still open to diplomatic route with Tehran. However, the American military will continue to degrade Iranian assets as long as the safe and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz is not secured.

July 20, 2026 — US continues striking Iranian military targets, air defenses as conflict continues escalating. “The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM wrote.

July 19, 2026 — US hits Iran for eighth consecutive night after deadly Jordan attack. After two US troops were killed and another went missing in an Iranian attack on Jordan, Washington launched fresh strikes on Iran, warned Americans worldwide and sent more jets to the region, as Israel said its response depends on Tehran

July 19, 2026 — Two US service members killed, one missing in action after Iran strikes base in Jordan. United States Central Command announced that two service members were killed in action, one is missing in action, and four were injured Friday in Jordan in a post on X/Twitter.

July 17, 2026 — Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea oil route if US hits power network, sources say. Source close to the Yemeni group says it is ready to launch missile and drone attacks on shipping near Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a move that would exacerbate the global energy crisis

July 17, 2026 — Trump expected to expand Iran military campaign as Tehran warns of broader retaliation. Sources cautioned that it remains unclear when the next phase of the operation will begin or what level of increased military activity Trump will ultimately authorize.

July 17, 2026 — US expands Iran strikes, hitting airport, bridges and communications tower. Washington tells Israel it plans to target Iranian infrastructure and energy facilities as strikes leave roads blocked and casualties reported; Tehran threatens regional sites, while Jerusalem prepares for possible retaliation

July 17, 2026 — Syria intercepts massive Hezbollah arms shipment hidden inside oil tanker from Iraq. “A search uncovered a cache of weapons that included long-range missiles, guided anti-tank missiles and drones,” SANA reported.

July 16, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for the fifth consecutive day. “The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief’s direction,” said CENTCOM, after two waves of strikes on the same day.

July 16, 2026 — Abraham Accords strike again: Morocco just signed historic deal with Israel to secure Gaza. Analysis: First major Arab power commits troops to post-Hamas Gaza under Trump’s peace framework, shattering Islamist narratives and redefining Middle East security

July 15, 2026 — Hamas’ supposed gov’t ‘dissolution’ hasn’t changed Gaza situation, as first int’l troops arrive. Failure to hand over weapons, violence against Gazans, proves terror group still holds power