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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the US would face 'unforgettable lessons' if attacks continue, declaring President Trump's signature on a recent memorandum 'worthless and invalid.' Iran suspended commitments under the interim Islamabad MoU, accusing the US of breaching the deal. The conflict, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, has escalated with both sides targeting military infrastructure.
Two US service members were killed and one is missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on bases in Jordan on July 17, 2026. Four others were wounded. The total US deaths in the Iran conflict now stand at 16, with over 430 wounded. Iran's supreme leader warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue, and Tehran suspended commitments to an interim deal.
The United States and Iran escalated attacks on Saturday, with the U.S. targeting Iranian military sites and Iran attacking U.S. allies including Kuwait and Jordan. A water desalination plant and oil facility in Kuwait were damaged, and Jordan shot down 10 Iranian missiles. People in Kuwait are being asked to conserve power following the missile launches.
Iran launched retaliatory attacks on Kuwait, striking a power and water desalination plant for the second time in two days, causing a fire and energy rationing. Kuwait International Airport suspended operations, and Kuwait Airways rescheduled flights. Iran also targeted a Kuwait Petroleum Corporation site, causing injuries and material losses.
Less than a month after signing a preliminary deal to end the war, an Iranian drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25. The US retaliated with strikes on June 26, hitting missile and drone sites and coastal radar. Iran then attacked a tanker using an alternative route through the strait.
Three people were killed and eight wounded in US strikes on Iran's Hormozgan province during the seventh consecutive night of bombing. Strikes hit surveillance sites, military logistics, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities. Iran retaliated with attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, damaging a desalination plant in Kuwait and leaving 10,000 without water.
The US struck bridges in Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, expanding targets to infrastructure. US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, and two oil tankers exploded after passing through a mined route south of the strait.
The Trump administration has sent dozens of refueling aircraft to Israel, operating from Ben Gurion and Ramon airports, as part of preparations for a potential wider offensive against Iran. The buildup has caused tensions over civilian aviation at Ben Gurion, risking cancellations for thousands of Israelis.
The US struck Iran near Sirik and Qeshm Island for the eighth consecutive night, targeting coastal surveillance and air defense facilities at President Trump's direction. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Kuwait. The strikes follow the collapse of an interim ceasefire deal signed a month ago.
President Donald Trump gave his first comments to a reporter about the two service members killed by Iranian missile strikes on a base in Jordan. Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt told CNN he expects more retribution attacks on Iran. U.S. Central Command announced the deaths on Saturday, reporting another U.S. service member is still missing in action.