US and Iran trade attacks for fifth straight day

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The US launched two waves of attacks on Iran-linked targets as Iran struck US assets across the region into Thursday.

WHO: United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)

WHAT: CENTCOM launched two waves of attacks to degrade Iran's ability to threaten vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz; IRGC conducted missile and drone strikes targeting US assets.

WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 1:37 AM ET

WHERE: Kuwait

WHY: The attacks were part of a continuing exchange of strikes between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 68 earlier reports)

IRGC strikes US targets in Kuwait after US hits Iran · Jul 31, 2026 at 8:44 AM ET
Iran military says it targeted US base in Kuwait with drones · Jul 31, 2026 at 2:10 AM ET
U.S. resumes drone strikes on Iran after Jordan missile attack · Jul 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
US-Saudi strikes draw first public Riyadh participation · Jul 30, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
US strikes dozens of IRGC targets in Iran overnight · Jul 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island · Jul 30, 2026 at 4:05 AM ET
Explosions reported in southern Iran as US CENTCOM starts strikes · Jul 29, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
US strikes northwestern Iran after days without strikes · Jul 29, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
Iran attacks US bases; Saudi joins strikes in Iraq · Jul 29, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
US says it intercepted Iran “surprise” ballistic missiles · Jul 29, 2026 at 3:05 AM ET
Iran halts retaliatory strikes after lull in U.S. attacks · Jul 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
US air strikes disrupt Iran’s southern cities · Jul 26, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Iran says it targeted US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait · Jul 24, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Explosions reported near U.S. base in Irbil · Jul 24, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Sirens in Bahrain as Iran completes second week of strikes · Jul 24, 2026 at 2:12 AM ET
US strikes expand on southern Iran infrastructure · Jul 23, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
IRGC announces missile and drone strikes on US assets · Jul 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz amid US strikes · Jul 21, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
IRGC claims it targeted US military base in Kuwait · Jul 20, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
Kuwait and Bahrain report Iranian attacks on Gulf utilities · Jul 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
IRGC claims it destroyed US drone facilities in Bahrain · Jul 20, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Kuwait says electricity and water plant hit again · Jul 19, 2026 at 9:12 AM ET
U.S. strikes damage tunnel and bridges in Hormozgan · Jul 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Iran claims attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain · Jul 18, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Iran strikes Saudi Arabia for first time in months · Jul 18, 2026 at 10:05 AM ET
Iran says U.S. strikes hit six bridges in Hormozgan · Jul 18, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Iran claims missile/drone strikes on US assets in Kuwait · Jul 17, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
US-Iran war targets regional infrastructure · Jul 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM ET
U.S. strikes Iran bridges and a Kuwait desalination plant · Jul 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET
Iran calls Strait of Hormuz an “unbreakable red line” · Jul 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM ET
Iranian forces fire missiles and drones at US targets · Jul 17, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
US strikes hit Iranian bridges and collapse port tower · Jul 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Iran condemns U.S. attack after hospital evacuation · Jul 16, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
US airstrikes hit northern Iran and target blockade ship · Jul 16, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
US sanctions network for IRGC weapons procurement · Jul 16, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Iran calls new US strikes an “existential war” · Jul 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
IRGC says it hit US bases in Kuwait and Jordan · Jul 16, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
U.S. strikes hit Greater Tunb missile sites · Jul 15, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Iran ramps up tanker attacks after U.S. strikes · Jul 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
US Central Command airstrikes Greater Tunb Island · Jul 15, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
US strikes hit Iranian coastal targets after blockade return · Jul 14, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
UAE threatens retaliation after Iranian tanker strikes · Jul 14, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
US uses kamikaze drone boats in Iran strikes · Jul 14, 2026 at 7:19 AM ET
Iran strikes tankers in Strait of Hormuz after US attacks · Jul 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
US and Iran exchange attacks near Strait of Hormuz · Jul 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Iran expands retaliatory campaign against US forces · Jul 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
Iran claims strikes on US bases in multiple countries · Jul 13, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
US and Iran exchange new strikes after Hormuz ship attack · Jul 13, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
U.S. and Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz · Jul 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Iran attacks U.S. bases after U.S. strikes in Gulf · Jul 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET

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