- Jul 22
US strikes Iran for 11th night, Trump threatens nuclear site near Natanz
The US launched its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned that an underground nuclear facility near Natanz could be hit next.
- Jul 22
US completes 11th straight night of strikes on Iran as Tehran activates air defences for first time in new escalation phase
The US military struck military targets across Iran for the eleventh consecutive night, triggering air defence responses over Tehran and explosions in several other cities including near the Bushehr nuclear plant. The operations began at 19:00 Eastern Time on 21 July.
- 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.
- Jul 17
US strikes Iranian bridges, railway station and airport in sixth night of attacks near Strait of Hormuz
American airstrikes hit two bridges, a railway station and an airport in southern Iran, killing three and wounding at least 12, as the US campaign to degrade Iran's military capabilities entered its sixth consecutive night.
- Jul 9
US confirms strikes on 90 military targets in Iran while explosions hit near Bushehr nuclear site; Iran blames US and Israel
The US military confirmed strikes on about 90 Iranian military targets, while Iran reported an attack on a facility near its Bushehr nuclear plant and blamed the 'American-Zionist enemy,' though Washington denied involvement in that specific incident.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
- May 29
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening Framework Negotiated, but Trump Holds Back Approval as Iran Denies Final Deal
A US-Iran framework to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz emerged from negotiations, but President Trump has not yet approved it while Tehran denies any final pact, as fresh attacks strain the fragile truce.
- May 29
Vance says 'a lot of progress' made on Iran ceasefire extension, but Trump not ready to sign
U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed significant progress in negotiations with Iran on extending the fragile ceasefire, but said President Donald Trump is not yet ready to approve the deal, as both sides traded airstrikes overnight.
