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.
No indication Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant was hit
Bushehr province has faced repeated attacks this month and is home to Iran’s only operating nuclear power plant. However, there was no indication that the nuclear facility itself was affected in the latest reported US strike.
US missile strike reportedly hits location in Bushehr
Iran’s official state news agency IRNA reported that a location in Bushehr was hit by a US missile. The report did not identify the target or give details about casualties or damage caused by the strike.
Kuwait says it is intercepting Iranian drone attacks
Kuwait’s army said its air defenses were intercepting drone attacks launched from Iran. The military did not specify the location of the attacks but said loud explosions heard in the country were linked to air defenses targeting hostile objects.
US-Saudi nuclear deal could allow domestic fuel enrichment
The Trump administration signed a broad nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich its own fuel for civilian nuclear reactors. US officials said the deal does not require Riyadh to adopt the strict “gold standard” of international nuclear oversight.
Trump attends return of four soldiers killed in Iran strikes
Trump attended the dignified transfer of four US Army soldiers killed in Iranian strikes. Before the ceremony, he said the soldiers had supported the war, but did not explain how he knew their views.
Brent crude jumps nearly 4% amid rising war fears
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, surged nearly 4% to around $95 a barrel as the US and Iran continued to trade threats. Markets are increasingly worried that the conflict could disrupt major shipping routes and global oil supplies.
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.
