US-Iran war latest news July 23
- Iran’s leaders rejected Trump’s threats to strike bridges and power plants if Iran attacks more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned of an “eye for an eye” response.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, raising fears that the conflict could spread across the region.
- US Central Command said it launched a new wave of strikes on Iranian military targets to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten civilian and commercial ships.
- Iran accused the US of using the suspected underground nuclear site as a reason for more attacks. Trump had earlier threatened to strike the facility.
- Brent crude prices jumped 4% to nearly $95 a barrel as Iran and the US continued to exchange threats without showing signs of backing down.
- Trump warned Iran that the US would attack a bridge or power plant “any time” Iran fires at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Trump administration signed a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own nuclear fuel, according to US officials.
- Israel’s new Mossad director Roman Gofman met senior Trump administration officials in Washington two weeks ago and shared intelligence on Pickaxe Mountain, uranium and Iran’s economy, according to CNN.
- The UK government said it is temporarily withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran because of the worsening security situation.
US launches another wave of strikes against Iran
US Central Command said American forces launched another round of attacks on Iranian military targets. The US said the strikes were aimed at weakening Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels operating in regional waters.
Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they attacked two Saudi-flagged oil tankers in the Red Sea. The group said the vessels had violated its blockade of Saudi maritime traffic and were targeted with drones and missiles.
A maritime monitoring group reported that a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing through the Red Sea. The vessel caught fire after the incident, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or environmental damage.
Iran vows ‘powerful and decisive’ response
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi warned that Tehran would respond strongly to any US attack on its infrastructure. He said any aggression against Iran would lead to a “powerful and decisive response,” adding to fears of further escalation.
Trump threatens to strike Iran’s bridges, power plants
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that the US would target a bridge or power plant in Iran “any time” the country attacks a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The threat came as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to rise.