- 6d ago
Trump pauses Iran strikes for talks as Pakistan warns of ground offensive
After 13 days of US airstrikes, President Trump ordered a pause on Friday 24 July to allow diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies any talks are under way, while Pakistan's intelligence service sees a growing likelihood of a limited US ground offensive.
- Jul 26
US CENTCOM chief urged halt to Strait of Hormuz bombing, prompting Trump pause
Admiral Brad Cooper argued the two-week campaign had exhausted its targets and limited Iran’s ability to attack ships. Trump stopped strikes on Friday.
- Jul 26
Trump shelves Iran strike escalation over fear of depleting Patriot stocks as aides seek diplomacy and energy stability
President Donald Trump has suspended plans for a significant intensification of US strikes against Iran after senior military leaders warned such a move could dangerously drain interceptor stocks needed to protect American forces in the Middle East.
- Jul 22
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion, seeks up to $95 billion more as Senate Democrats push back
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told the Senate Budget Committee the conflict has cost $37.5 billion since February, with 17 US troops killed in July alone, as the White House pushes a $95 billion package that includes military, agriculture and election-law spending.
- Jul 22
Pentagon puts Iran war cost at $37.7 billion, seeks $68 billion more as Hegseth clashes with Senate
The Pentagon has spent $37.7 billion on the four-month-old conflict with Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed to senators, as the administration asked for $68 billion in fresh funding and faced sharp questions over war aims and foreign support for Tehran.
- Jul 22
Hegseth tells Congress Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, Trump threatens to strike underground nuclear site
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed a $37.5 billion price tag for the Iran war and requested $67 billion in emergency funds, while President Trump threatened to strike an underground nuclear site.
- Jul 21
US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Hormuz attack capabilities for the tenth consecutive day
American forces began a new round of strikes on Iranian military command centres, naval infrastructure, missile sites and air defences at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, CENTCOM announced, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
