The story so far
US-Iran Conflict Escalation
Tracked across 10 sources · Updated 2d ago
The US and Iran are engaged in escalating military conflict, including US strikes on Iranian targets and Iranian attacks on US allies and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices have risen, shipping has stalled, and both sides have declared 'full-scale war'. Multiple US and Iranian military casualties have been reported.
How it unfolded
22 Jul 2026
Strait of Hormuz crossings drop further
22 Jul 2026
US launches 11th consecutive night of strikes
21 Jul 2026
US issues worldwide security alert
20 Jul 2026
Trump warns Iran after three US troops killed
20 Jul 2026
Iran declares 'full-scale war' with US
18 Jul 2026
US renews strikes after two soldiers killed
17 Jul 2026
Iran strikes Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain
16 Jul 2026
India advises against sailing in Strait of Hormuz
What happened earlier
Latest updates
Latest
Full story →Gold prices hold as US-Iran tensions ease
Gold prices are holding steady despite easing US-Iran tensions.
Investors are closely watching the US Federal Reserve's policy decision this week for interest rate clues.
The Fed's stance on rates will influence gold's direction.
Market participants track multiple triggers including economic data and geopolitical developments.
Earlier · 17 Jul 2026
Full story →MEA says Chabahar Port terminal 'did not suffer any damage' amid reports of US strikes
MEA confirmed Chabahar Port terminal in Iran suffered no damage during recent US strikes.
Reports suggesting damage to the strategic port were clarified by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
India operates the terminal at Chabahar Port, which is of key strategic importance to India.
Earlier · 18 Jul 2026
Full story →US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel were killed by Iranian attack
US Central Command announced new strikes against Iran.
Two US military personnel were killed in Jordan by an Iranian attack.
One US military personnel is missing following the attack.
The strikes are in response to the Iranian attack on US forces.
Earlier · 20 Jul 2026
Full story →US Carries Out 10th Night Of Strikes On Iran As Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Stalls
The US carried out a 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks on US allies Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
The strikes target Iranian military command centers, air defense, coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled, with oil prices surging above $88 a barrel and US gasoline averaging $4 a gallon.
Iran-backed rebels in Yemen threatened to prevent Saudi Arabia from shipping in the Red Sea, an alternate oil route.
Iran's interior minister traveled to Pakistan for diplomatic talks as an interim deal to end the fighting crumbled.
