# Iran
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for the third night running following the escalation around the Strait of Hormuz
For the third night running, the United States and Iran have been launching strikes against each other in the Middle East. The escalation comes against the backdrop of the collapse of previous ceasefire agreements and the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a vessel
Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a commercial vessel. In response, US Central Command reported a new series of strikes on Iranian territory.
The US has carried out a new series of strikes against Iran and deployed naval drones for the first time
On the night of 13 July, the United States launched a new series of strikes on Iranian territory. During the operation, the US military deployed attack drones for the first time.
Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have fallen sharply following the resumption of attacks between Iran and the US
Following the resumption of hostilities between Iran and the US, shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply. At the same time, Iran continues to export oil, although the ultimate fate of these shipments remains unknown.
Iran has announced strikes on US military targets following a new wave of American attacks
Following fresh US strikes on Iranian territory, Tehran announced attacks on US military infrastructure in the Gulf states. According to Reuters, the US strikes also damaged a railway bridge on a route used for transport between Iran, China and Russia.
Iran has announced strikes on targets in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain following US attacks
Iran has stated that it attacked military targets in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain using drones in response to overnight strikes by the United States. Tehran has also reported that there were casualties as a result of the US attacks.
The US has resumed air strikes on targets in Iran and announced a new military operation Video
The United States has launched a new wave of air strikes against targets in Iran. US Central Command stated that the operation is aimed at undermining Tehran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran carried out strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait following the US attacks
Iran has announced strikes on US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to US attacks on its territory. The day before, the US military reported strikes on Iranian military infrastructure following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US carried out strikes against Iran following attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The US has announced a series of strikes on Iranian territory in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Tehran has accused Washington of breaching agreements and has stated its intention to defend its national interests.
Talks between the US and Iran in Doha on a peace agreement have been described as positive
US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held constructive talks in Qatar on a settlement with Iran. The parties are continuing technical consultations as part of an effort to turn the temporary peace agreement into a permanent end to the war.
The US and Iran have agreed to halt attacks and hold talks in Qatar
The US and Iran have agreed to halt mutual attacks amid escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Talks between the two sides are due to take place this week in Doha.
Iran has launched strikes against Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran has launched drone and missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait in response to recent US air strikes. Tehran has stated that further US attacks could lead to the complete breakdown of negotiations to resolve the conflict
