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US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

US CENTCOM asks officers for creative ways to punish Iran

As tensions persist, a senior US Central Command intelligence officer has asked analysts to brainstorm unconventional ways to pressure Iran.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf

US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf

The US military disabled a second commercial vessel in Gulf waters as the expanding conflict with Iran shuttered critical energy corridors and pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 23:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

The United States has launched a thirteenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets as Tehran expands hostilities to the Red Sea. President Trump warned of a potential massive operation as global oil markets respond to the ongoing maritime instability.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military targets following Houthi attacks on Saudi-flagged tankers. The escalation has impacted energy markets, with Brent crude reaching $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military operations against Iran continue with strikes on logistics and drone facilities, triggering air defenses in Tehran and intensifying regional energy trade concerns.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

The United States and Iran are engaged in a period of high-intensity military operations while indirect mediators propose a 10-day ceasefire. The conflict has severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting regional stability and global energy prices.

Transport ·21 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after death of another service member

US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after death of another service member

U.S. forces launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran following the death of another service member as the interim cease-fire deal collapsed.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 02:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran as regional conflict escalates

US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran as regional conflict escalates

Military tensions have escalated following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, prompting an expanded US aerial campaign against Iran.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deadly Jordan attack

US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deadly Jordan attack

The U.S. military has conducted a series of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities in retaliation for a deadly attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. The conflict has escalated to impact regional infrastructure and global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Two US troops killed and one missing following Iranian attack in Jordan

Two US troops killed and one missing following Iranian attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan on July 17, 2026.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 20:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US forces have expanded aerial operations targeting Iranian military assets near the Strait of Hormuz amid a widening regional conflict. Neighboring nations report retaliatory strikes, prompting regional infrastructure damage and a rise in global oil prices.

Transport ·18 Jul 2026, 12:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US forces are striking Iranian transport and surveillance hubs as the regional conflict spreads, triggering missile retaliations across the Middle East.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

President Donald Trump has announced plans to target Iranian power plants and bridges unless the nation enters negotiations. This threat follows a series of military actions described as a systematic escalation of U.S. operations against Iran.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 20:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iranian missile strikes on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have killed one Indian crew member and wounded several others. This escalation follows a series of U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets, fueling concerns over the safety of the global maritime corridor.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz standoff deepens

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Hormuz standoff deepens

The United States conducted airstrikes on Iranian military installations after an attack on a container ship. The action has led to retaliatory strikes across several nations in the region.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 04:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read