US-Iran War Live Updates: Iran claims attacks on major US bases in Kuwait, calls American forces ‘terrorist’
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THE TIMES OF INDIA |Jul 21, 2026, 10:08:44 IST
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Iran War Live Updates: Iran claims attacks on major US bases in Kuwait, calls American forces ‘terrorist’
A tanker came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel, even as the United States launched its 10th straight night of <a href="https://todaytrendnews7.com/us-and-iran-dig-in-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-showing-the-limits-of-intensifying-airstrikes/” title=”US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes”>airstrikes on Iran targeting military command centres, missile sites and maritime capabilities. Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on multiple ships in the strategic waterway, while the US said its operations were aimed at protecting commercial shipping. The conflict has expanded across the region, leaving nearly 100 US troops injured since early July, disrupting global energy markets and prompting renewed diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan to revive stalled negotiations.
09:58 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War Live: Crew abandons tanker after attack in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was abandoned by its crew after being struck by an unknown projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.UKMTO said it had received multiple reports of the incident off the coast of Limah, Oman, adding that the vessel’s company security officer (CSO) informed the agency that the crew had evacuated the tanker and boarded a lifeboat
The incident came shortly after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed that “massive fires” had broken out on two oil tankers attempting to pass through what it described as the “unsafe southern route in the Strait of Hormuz” following an explosion. Further details on the cause of the attack or the condition of the vessels were not immediately available
09:54 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War: Explosions heard in central Iran’s Isfahan, says Iran’s semi-official mehr news agency
09:46 (IST) Jul 21
Iran war: Explosions rock western Iran’s Abdanan; facility targeted
Several explosions were reported on Tuesday morning in Abdanan, a city in Iran’s western Ilam province, according to the Mehr News Agency. Citing Abdanan Governor Behzad Nourmohammadi, the report said a facility in the Dinar Kuh area was targeted
“Fortunately, this incident did not result in any casualties, and the responsible agencies are investigating the dimensions of the issue,” Nourmohammadi said
Authorities have not yet disclosed the nature of the targeted facility or who was responsible for the attack. Investigations are underway
09:18 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War: Iran claims attacks on major US bases in Kuwait, calls American forces ‘terrorist’
Iran’s armed forces on Tuesday claimed to have launched fresh attacks on Kuwait, saying they targeted three major US military installations in the Gulf nation using “kamikaze drones.”
In a statement, the Iranian military said the strikes were aimed at US bases as part of its ongoing campaign against American forces in the region
“Security in the region has been disrupted following the mischief of US terrorist forces, and the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic are attempting to restore security and calm to the region in their battle against the US,” the statement added
09:13 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War Live Updates: US military says it completed latest round of strikes on Iran
US military says it has wrapped up its latest airstrikes targeting Iran as nations vie for control of Strait of Hormuz.
09:11 (IST) Jul 21
US identifies two soldiers killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
The US military has identified the two Army soldiers killed in Jordan during Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, marking the first American troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the early days of the conflict
The US Department of Defense said First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Specialist Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed in Friday’s attack while defending against Iranian strikes
Feehan will be posthumously promoted to the rank of captain and awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge. He was assigned to the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina
According to Southern Utah University, Feehan was just weeks away from completing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. The university said it will award the degree posthumously
09:10 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War: Yemen rebels threaten attacks on other Mideast waterway
Yemen’s Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on Monday. The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, said they would block shipping between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden by targeting the Bab el-Mandeb, a maritime chokepoint like the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on Sanaa International Airport last week that they blamed on Saudi Arabia
With the Strait of Hormuz blocked, Saudi Arabia has been relying on a pipeline to the Red Sea to get millions of barrels of oil out to market. The Houthis earlier demonstrated their ability to disrupt shipping there when they targeted ships for months over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with over 100 vessels attacked
09:09 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War: Another tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel, as the United States carried out its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iran, further escalating the conflict over one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes
According to the Associated Press, Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the latest tanker attack, along with two other attacks on ships in the strategic waterway on Monday. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the vessel came under attack near Oman, prompting the crew to evacuate
The latest assault came as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had struck Iranian military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defence systems. The US said the strikes are aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
09:08 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War: Oil prices ease as hopes of US-Iran mediation offset fresh attacks
Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday as hopes of renewed mediation efforts between the United States and Iran tempered concerns over fresh military attacks and escalating tensions in the Middle East
Brent crude futures slipped 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $88.87 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for September delivery was little changed at $82.47 a barrel as of 0052 GMT
The decline came as markets balanced reports of diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran against the latest exchange of strikes and threats by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. Both crude benchmarks remained below the more than one-month highs touched in the previous session
09:07 (IST) Jul 21
US-Iran War: US completes 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targets military sites and missile launchers
The US military on Monday said it had completed its latest round of strikes on Iran, marking the 10th consecutive night of attacks as Washington intensifies its military campaign
In a post on X, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation lasted about five hours and targeted Iranian military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defence systems
The US said the strikes were aimed at “degrading Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial vessels flowing through the Strait of Hormuz,” a key global shipping route
The conflict began on February 28, when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with attacks on Israel and Gulf countries hosting US military bases
The war has since escalated across the region, with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Israeli attacks on Lebanon reportedly killing thousands and displacing millions. The conflict has also driven up global oil prices, rattled financial markets, and pushed the US military death toll to 17
US-Iran War Live Updates:The conflict between the United States and Iran continued to intensify on Tuesday as a tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel, while the US carried out its 10th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure. The escalation has disrupted shipping through the strategic waterway, driven oil prices higher and heightened fears of a wider regional conflict.As both sides exchange fresh attacks, diplomatic efforts are also underway to prevent a full-scale war. Iran has sent its interior minister to Pakistan for talks, while Washington has signalled it remains open to negotiations despite continuing military operations. The crisis has also spread across the Middle East, with attacks reported in several US-allied countries and growing concerns over global energy supplies.The conflict continued to spill across the Middle East, with Kuwait saying its air defences intercepted incoming Iranian projectiles and Jordan reporting that it had shot down three Iranian missiles. Bahrain also condemned Iranian drone attacks targeting its air traffic systems, warning that they posed a serious threat to civilian aviation.Meanwhile, the Pentagon said nearly 100 US service members have been injured since Washington resumed strikes on July 7, though 96% have already returned to duty. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said most of the injuries were minor concussions and denied reports that the military had concealed information about troop casualties.
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