U.S.-Iran War Escalation
U.S. strikes on Iran and related attacks deepen fears of wider war.
July 23, 2026 · Updated Jul 23, 9:59pm ET
CNNLive updates: US says it hit Iranian military targets in 13th consecutive night of strikes
CBS NewsIran War Latest: U.S. carries out more strikes as Trump threatens Iran, Houthis with "major military punishment"
Washington TimesTrump threatens Houthis, Iran with ‘major military punishment’ for Red Sea attacks
The GuardianIraq’s impossible predicament: why the country is trapped between Iran and the US
CNBCShortsighted stock market can no longer brush off war: 'It's too hard to ignore $100 oil'
Epoch TimesUS Forces Strike Iranian Military Infrastructure in 12th Consecutive Night of Attacks
New RepublicTrump Puts Words in the Mouths of Dead Soldiers to Defend His War
NBC NewsPete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress
New York PostUS beefs up military might in Middle East as Trump says he’s weighing ‘massive attack’ on Iran
TruthoutTrump Threatens “Massive” Attack of Unprecedented Proportion on Iran
ABC NewsShoppers may see higher oil prices surface through groceries, back-to-school items
TownhallTrump Threatens 'Massive Attack' on Iran — 'They Haven’t Received Enough Pain Yet'
Daily BeastPentagon Pete Strips Fallen Heroes of Status as War Dead
Associated PressUS military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
PJ MediaThere Are Only Two Possible Endgames for Iran
Los Angeles TimesTrump says U.S. will bomb Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected hub of Iranian nuclear activity
SemaforUS woes pile up over Iran quagmire
Breitbart NewsTrump May Order ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran ‘Bigger Than Ever Before’ as U.S. Weighs Next Move
HuffPostTrump Called ‘Beyond Repulsive’ After Remarks About Soldiers Killed In Iran
Roll CallTrump linked Iran’s Hormuz attacks, midterms. Senators have doubts
FOX NewsIran regime change talk resurfaces as Trump says Tehran 'wants to meet' amid US strikes
MEDIAiteNEW: Bombshell Report Reveals Trump Admin Removed US Troops’ Names From Iran Casualty List
BBC NewsOil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
CBNUS Military Surge Gives Trump More Options in Iran as President Attends Services for Fallen Soldiers
Al JazeeraUS attacks Iran for 13th night as Trump threatens ‘bigger’ strikes
Straight Arrow NewsRed Sea attacks widen Iran war; Secret Service sees threat surge
Hot AirTrump: Iran Directly Responsible for Any Houthi Attacks
Democracy Now!U.S. Strikes Southern Iran, Iraq Border Crossing on 12th Straight Night of Attacks
NPRA new threat in the Middle East sends oil over $100 a barrel again
Liberty NationCan the US Fight Iran and the Houthis at the Same Time?
Joe.My.God.Trump: "War Is Going Better Than Anyone Expected"
The BulwarkWhat’s More Unpopular Than Starting a War?
Western JournalVideo: Trump Greets Fallen Heroes at Dignified Transfer for Troops Killed in Iran Conflict
Foreign AffairsThe Iran Cease-Fire Was Doomed to Fail
Chicago Sun-TimesU.S. can't retreat from Iran without any wins
RedState'They Haven't Received Enough Pain Yet': Trump Mulls 'Massive' Epic Fury 2.0
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What happened
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb shipping route and pushing Brent crude above $100 a barrel. The U.S. military said it carried out a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets as the conflict expanded across regional chokepoints. President Trump threatened Iran and the Houthis with “major military punishment” if attacks continue. The House voted 214-208 to restrict Trump’s Iran war powers, with four Republicans joining Democrats.
U.S.-Iran Regional Conflict
Part of the storyline · Storyline →- Jul 26U.S.-Iran Strike PauseLeans Right
- Jul 24Pentagon Iran Casualty CountMostly Center
- Jul 23U.S.-Iran War Escalation (this story)Balanced
- Jul 22Fallen Soldiers Return HomeBalanced
- Jul 21Iran War Toll MountsLeans Left
