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What you need to know
- Trump said the US held talks with Iran on Tuesday and urged Tehran to make a deal
- Trump warned that strikes would intensify unless negotiations make progress
- US reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports amid continuing strikes
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the “end of America’s evils”
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Skip next section Jordan says it intercepted Iranian missilesJuly 15, 2026
Jordan says it intercepted Iranian missiles
Jordan’s military said it shot down three missiles launched by Iran that were heading toward the kingdom.
The announcement came after Tehran claimed responsibility for the attack amid escalating tensions in the region. According to Jordan’s state-run Petra news agency, the missiles were intercepted without causing damage.
Petra also quoted a militaryhreat to Jordanian airspace in accordance with the approved rules of engagement” and would take all necessary measures to protect the kingdom’s sovereignty and security
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Skip next section Iran claims strike on US Fifth Fleet facilities in BahrainJuly 15, 2026
Iran claims strike on US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted facilities linked to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.
In a statement, the Guards said the attack was aimed at command-and-control centers, logistics facilities, fuel depots and military equipment sites. Tehran described the move as a response to recent US military actions in the region and efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz.
The Revolutionary Guards also warned that if Washington attempts to restrict oil and gas exports by controlling regional shipping routes, other export routes serving US and allied interests could be shut down as well. The statement said energy exports in the region would be “for everyone or for no one.”
Earlier on Wednesday, Bahrain’sInterior Ministry said air raid sirens had sounded and urged residents to remain calm and seek shelter.
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Skip next section Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closedJuly 15, 2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz to remain closed
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards announced the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until what they called the “end of America’s evils.”
The strategic waterway was declared closed by Tehran again on Saturday. Iran’s newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority said passage through the strait is currently not possible because of what it described as recent illegal US military activity in the region.
The authority said permits for ships would only be issued once “stability and calm are restored.”
In a separate development, Iran’s military said it had again targeted the US-linked Azraq air base in Jordan, which hosts American personnel and operations. There was no immediate comment from Jordan, the Pentagon or US Central Command.
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Skip next section US completes new wave of strikes on IranJuly 15, 2026
US completes new wave of strikes on Iran
The US military said it completed another round of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of military sites near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s southern coast.
US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said fighter jets, drones and naval vessels took part in the seven-hour operation, hitting missile and drone sites, naval assets and coastal defense systems.
According to CENTCOM, the strikes were intended to further reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews in the region.
The attacks took place on the same day that the United States reinstated its naval blockade on vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports.
US Central Command added that American forces remain ready to carry out further operations if ordered.
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Skip next section Kuwait intercepts Iranian dronesJuly 15, 2026
Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones
Kuwait’s military said it was intercepting what it described as hostile Iranian drones, as regional tensions continue to escalate.
In a statement, the Kuwaiti armed forces said air defenses were responding to “hostile drone attacks following the nefarious Iranian aggression.”
Meanwhile, neighboring Bahrain activated air raid sirens and urged residents to seek shelter.
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Skip next section Bahrain issues air raid alertJuly 15, 2026
Bahrain issues air raid alert
Authorities in Bahrain sounded an air raid siren on Wednesday and urged people to seek shelter as tensions continued to rise across the Gulf.
In a post on X, Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said: “The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.”
The warning came after the United States carried out another round of strikes against Iran and reimposed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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Skip next section US military accuses Iran of attacking commercial shipsJuly 15, 2026
US military accuses Iran of attacking commercial ships
The head of US Central Command said Iran deliberately targeted commercial shipping in the Gulf over the past week.
In a statement, Admiral Brad Cooper said Iranian forces attacked seven commercial vessels in the last seven days, leaving “nearly a dozen” civilian crew members dead, injured or missing.
Cooper also accused Iran of launching dozens of missiles and drones toward neighboring Gulf countries, as tensions continue to escalate across the region.
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Skip next section Trump warns Iran to make a deal or face more strikesJuly 15, 2026
Trump warns Iran to make a deal or face more strikes
US President Donald Trump said Washington held talks with Tehran on Tuesday and urged Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump warned that US military action would intensify if no agreement is reached. He said Iran could face attacks on key infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.
“Next week it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges,” Trump said.
He added: “We’re going to knock out all their power plants. We’re going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate.”
When asked how long the US strikes would carry on, Trump said “they’ll continue until I say it’s enough.”
The remarks come as US forces continue military operations against Iran and Washington enforces a renewed naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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Skip next section US strikes Iran as conflict spreads across regionJuly 15, 2026
US strikes Iran as conflict spreads across region
The United States has launched a fourth consecutive day of strikes against Iran, with the US military saying the latest attacks are aimed at reducing Tehran’sability to target commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest operation comes as a renewed US naval blockade of Iranian ports has officially taken effect. US Central Command says vessels are now barred from travelling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.
CENTCOM added that more than 20 US Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft are currently operating across the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the conflict appears to be spreading beyond Iran. Iranian forces launched a drone attack on a military base in Jordan that hosts US aircraft, according to reports. Jordan’s military said it had already intercepted four Iranian missiles on Tuesday.
In Kuwait, explosions were heard in the capital overnight, while the country’s armed forces said they were intercepting what they described as hostile projectiles.
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Skip next section Iran says US blockade has voided truce dealPublished July 15, 2026last updated July 15, 2026
Iran says US blockade has voided truce deal
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Tuesday that the US naval blockade has effectively ended the Pakistan-brokered agreement between the two countries.
Speaking to state television, Gharibabadi said the move by US President Donald Trump had, in his words, “dismantled the Islamabad memorandum.“ He added that Iran no longer considers itself bound by commitments under the agreement.
The deputy foreign minister also described the Strait of Hormuz as a matter of national security and said Tehran would defend its sovereignty over the strategic waterway.
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Skip next section US reimposes naval blockade on IranJuly 15, 2026
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran
The United States has begun enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
It is the second such blockade imposed by Washington this year. The first was introduced in April amid growing tensions with Tehran and was lifted in June, a day after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict.
Before reinstating the blockade, President Donald Trump had proposed charging ships a 20% fee for passing through the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection. He later dropped the idea following requests from Gulf allies.
Gulf Nations caught between Iran and the US as war escalates
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Skip next section Welcome to our coverageJuly 15, 2026
Welcome to our coverage
The United States has reimposed its naval blockade on Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.
US President Donald Trump warned that US strikes will intensify next week if negotiations fail to produce results.
The latest developments come as concerns grow that the collapse of a temporary ceasefire arrangement could lead to a wider conflict in the region.
Stay with us for the latest updates, analysis and reactions as this fast-moving story unfolds.
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