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Ukraine says it struck Russia’s Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, along with the Savasleyka air base and an oil facility at Ust-Luga, as part of long-range sanctions to curb Moscow’s war potential; Zelenskyy posted footage of the aftermath and said the strikes targeted Roscosmos’ key enterprises and other military assets.
Houthi missiles and drones struck government camps in Marib and Hadramawt, reportedly killing at least 30 Yemeni troops (toll unverified, with some outlets citing higher figures), as the rebels said they targeted large Saudi military build-ups; the attack adds to a broader escalation in Yemen's war, with civilians wounded on the Saudi border and international calls for restraint.
Ukraine said it struck multiple Russian targets in Crimea and southern Ukraine on Aug. 1, including a naval drone storage facility near Chornomorske, the Syvash railway bridge near Chonhar and a railway bridge near Vladyslavivka, a Black Sea Fleet electronic intelligence unit in Sevastopol, and a repair base at Pervomaiske, with additional strikes on a logistics depot near Podove in Kherson region and a UAV storage facility near Tokmak in Zaporizhzhia region.
The US military says it completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in response to Iran’s missile attack on a US base in Jordan, targeting dozens of IRGC sites including command centers, missile and drone facilities, and coastal defenses. The actions followed earlier US-Saudi strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, which reportedly killed at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers. The clashes risk broadening the conflict and spiking oil prices, with mediators still pursuing de-escalation as Iraqi officials condemn the strikes and reports vary on casualties among Iranian advisers and Iraqi militias.
After a brief lull, U.S.-Iran hostilities resume with American strikes on Iran in response to missile attacks, as Trump signals tougher action and Tehran vows retaliation, while fighting spills over to Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia around the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
In retaliation for Iran’s attempted ballistic-missile attack on U.S. forces in Jordan, the U.S. Central Command says it launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran, hitting dozens of IRGC targets including command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal defenses, and maritime capabilities. Iran’s missiles were reportedly intercepted and no casualties were reported, as Washington signals a broadened, ongoing confrontation with Tehran.
The US launched a heavy wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Iran's reported attack on American bases in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting dozens of IRGC targets including military command centers, missile and drone facilities, coastal defenses, and maritime capabilities. Iranian state media reported casualties on Qeshm island, while other locations in the south and west of Iran were also hit. The flare-up follows renewed US-Saudi strikes in Iraq and marks a broader escalation in the region, with ongoing efforts at de-escalation and diplomacy amid conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran.
The U.S. launched a heavy wave of strikes on Iran and its proxies after President Trump’s threats, aiming to curb threats to American forces, shipping, and Gulf neighbors. Iran reportedly retaliated with attacks on a U.S. base and CENTCOM infrastructure in Jordan and other Iranian-backed actions against vessels, while the U.S. and Saudi forces conducted follow-on strikes in Iraq against Iran-aligned groups. CENTCOM said it intercepted missiles in a separate attempted attack, and the flare-up pushed oil prices higher as Hormuz shipping routes faced renewed disruption, signaling a potential broader escalation even as diplomacy lingered.
Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her 2010 hit “Firework” as the soundtrack for a TikTok video of military strikes, saying she did not approve it and does not condone it; she stressed that the song was meant to inspire hope and unity, not celebrate warfare, joining other artists who criticize unauthorized use of their music in political videos.
The United States describes a 12th straight night of airstrikes as aimed at further degrading Iran’s military capabilities while expanding its force posture in the Middle East; Washington says Iran will be held responsible for Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, as officials discuss broader military options, Trump hints at a Saudi civil nuclear deal tied to the Abraham Accords and non-enrichment, and Rubio urges the Houthis to stay out of the conflict amid a renewed U.S. troop and asset buildup.
The United States launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iran to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping, while Iran warned of broader Gulf attacks if its security isn't guaranteed; casualties were reported and cross-border clashes persisted, signaling a sharp regional escalation as diplomacy stalls and key energy routes remain in play.
The United States escalates its conflict with Iran, signaling a possible strike on Iran’s underground Pickaxe Mountain facility while Tehran conducts counterstrikes. Rubio says Iran isn’t serious about talks as lawmakers consider tens of billions in new war funding; the war’s cost is around $37.5 billion, with ongoing casualties and planned dignified transfers for American service members amid a widening regional confrontation, including threats to the Strait of Hormuz and broader energy disruptions.
The United States conducted a fresh round of air strikes on Iran—the tenth consecutive night—to degrade Iran’s ability to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Trump pledged retaliation for the deaths of U.S. soldiers. Centcom said the strikes hit Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems, while Iran claimed it targeted sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Syria and warned of a “full-scale war.” Regional activity included Jordan shooting down missiles and Kuwait intercepting drones, with diplomacy continued through intermediaries as the ceasefire collapsed. Two U.S. soldiers were identified as killed in recent attacks, with a third service member reported missing, and Iran’s various narratives about tanker explosions remained contested by Centcom.
Diplomatic efforts with Iran falter as parts of the Trump administration revisit regime-change options, while CENTCOM conducts a fresh round of strikes against Iranian military targets to degrade capabilities that threaten vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The intensifying confrontations spill into markets, spur talks with the UK on demining Hormuz, and come amid attacks on ships and U.S. casualties, fueling debate over whether the United States will expand its military action.
The US says it is entering its ninth night of strikes on Iran to degrade Iranian military capabilities amid escalating tensions after American service members were killed in Iraq and Jordan. Iran vows retaliation as attacks widen across the region, including Bahrain, Kuwait and Syria, and a vessel is reported on fire near Oman’s Kumzar in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command tallies 17 American fatalities so far, while Iran reports about 50 dead and more than 500 injured in strikes over the past three weeks. The crisis shows little sign of de-escalation.