Members phkrause Posted July 21 Author Members Posted July 21 U.S. hits Iran again after troop deaths Satellite image shows Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan in February. Image: Planet Labs via Reuters The U.S. military launched fresh strikes against Iran last night after announcing the death of a soldier and the recovery of another's remains, Axios' Barak Ravid and Rebecca Falconer write. CENTCOM said an American service member was killed Saturday in northern Iraq during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian attack drone. It also revealed that "unidentified remains" were found at the location of an Iranian missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan that killed two American troops on Friday. One soldier had been missing. President Trump told reporters that the U.S. hit Iran "very hard again." "We feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," he said. If the remains are confirmed to be a U.S. soldier, it would bring the American death toll in the war to 18. Keep reading. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 21 Author Members Posted July 21 US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday, now into their ninth straight night, targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet, and Kuwait. Read more. Why this matters: The latest attacks again showed how, step by step, the U.S. and Iran have inched closer to all-out war as last month’s interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled. Both sides have targeted civilian infrastructure relied on by millions of people. Meanwhile, benchmark Brent crude rose Monday above $90 a barrel, further fueling a global energy crisis sparked by the conflict. An average gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. also rose to $4, a key metric for Americans that puts more pressure on their wallets ahead of midterm elections this fall. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: Video appears to show moment Iran missiles hit Jordan base, killing 2 US service members US gas prices hit an average of $4 a gallon US military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan as from Texas and Hawaii In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, too much cash is breaking the economy Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 22 Author Members Posted July 22 Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, according to satellite imagery, further entrenching the division of the tiny Palestinian enclave. Read more. Why this matters: When presented with the satellite images, Israel’s military confirmed to The Associated Press it has built a physical barrier in the area of the so-called yellow line, the boundary to which Israeli troops withdrew under the October ceasefire deal with Hamas. The line was envisioned in the U.S.-backed agreement as a temporary division of the territory pending a fuller Israeli withdrawal. But as the truce stagnates, it appears Israel is digging in, heightening Palestinian fears that the line is morphing into a border. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Thursday at 07:57 PM Author Members Posted Thursday at 07:57 PM US military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military announced Wednesday that it was conducting a 12th night of strikes against Iran as both sides increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-22-2026-42ff3de8d135ad72ff3ba4d94cc0921d? U.S. escalates with B-1 bombers A B-1 Lancer lands at RAF Fairford in England earlier this year. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Intel from Axios' Barak Ravid: The U.S. military used a B-1 long-range bomber Tuesday to strike targets connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, U.S. officials said. Why it matters: It was the first U.S. B-1 mission since fighting with Iran resumed 12 days ago. Using B-1 bombers, which can carry two dozen 2,000-lb. bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signaled a significant escalation and expansion of the U.S. military campaign. 👀 What we're watching: President Trump is still considering returning to major combat operations against Iran. U.S. and Israeli officials say this could happen within days. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Friday at 10:45 PM Author Members Posted Friday at 10:45 PM US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes CAIRO (AP) — The U.S. military launched the 13th night of strikes Thursday against Iran, targeting key military and commercial sites as clashes continued to escalate over shipping routes. The attacks came after Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, potentially widening the Iran war as international oil topped $100 a barrel. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-60d46bf8c83c43a8f2268b7b87627c55? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Saturday at 12:45 AM Author Members Posted Saturday at 12:45 AM Trump "close" to decision on "massive attack" Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photos: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/Pool and Shady Alassar/Anadolu via Getty Images President Trump is seriously considering restarting major combat operations in Iran, he told Axios' Barak Ravid today. He's mulling strikes that would be bigger than those carried out during Operation Epic Fury, the first stage of the Iran war. In an exclusive interview, Trump acknowledged that such a decision would have consequences — and stressed that he hasn't yet decided. Trump didn't give a deadline for his decision. Two other U.S. officials confirmed that no call has been made and no new military orders have been given. 🚀 Trump told Axios: "I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it." Trump said that Israel "would join in two minutes if I ask them to" but added, "We don't need anybody" to launch a new operation. Trump said that the Iranians "want to negotiate," but aren't ready to make a deal. "They haven't received enough pain yet," he said. 🇮🇷 Two regional sources with knowledge of the mediation efforts said that Iranian leadership hasn't accepted the latest proposal. "We are trying, but the Iranians are not being helpful," one source said. 🪖 A return to all-out war is highly unpopular in the U.S. The current escalation has caused oil prices to eclipse $100 per barrel. Go deeper. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Monday at 01:37 AM Author Members Posted Monday at 01:37 AM US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran’s ports, while the Islamic Republic targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-24-july-2026-78c2dbf538f6e61ab816479a4d9bdd85? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Monday at 02:44 PM Author Members Posted Monday at 02:44 PM Reclaiming stolen childhoods: swimming classes resume in Gaza after three years of war Swimming classes have started again in Gaza after three years of war, with hundreds of children learning to float, doggy paddle and take their first strokes in five makeshift sea pools built from sandbags and rubble. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/25/swimming-classes-resume-gaza-after-three-years-war? Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate Saudi air defences intercept ballistic missiles as Iran reports first night without US strikes in two weeks https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/25/houthis-vow-retaliate-saudi-strikes-yemen-iran-war? Photos show the aftermath of settler violence in the West Bank and strikes in Gaza Israel's military pressed on with operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank as civilians grappled with the consequences of the conflict. In the West Bank, a deadly confrontation in the village of Tell left four Palestinians and one Israeli dead. In Gaza, Israeli strikes continued and residents mourned those killed as the humanitarian crisis persisted despite the fragile ceasefire. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Read More. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Monday at 05:43 PM Author Members Posted Monday at 05:43 PM 🇮🇷 Trump pauses strikes President Trump directed the U.S. military not to conduct new strikes in Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Why it matters: It's unclear if Trump's order on Friday was a one-off or the start of a lull after 13 days of U.S. attacks. 💡 Between the lines: Trump's decision reflects that, short of a return to major combat operations, the current level of U.S. strikes has reached the limit of its effectiveness. If Trump orders a return to strikes, the U.S. military can mobilize on relatively short notice. The U.S. military is still preparing plans for a possible return to major combat operations, but Trump hasn't ordered it to move in that direction, the sources said. How it happened: Every afternoon for the past two weeks, Trump has approved strike plans submitted by the military. They were conducted within hours. On Friday, Trump received a similar plan but didn't give a green light. Instead, he directed the military not to conduct strikes, the sources said. Shortly after the Friday directive, Trump told reporters at the White House that he could continue or even escalate strikes, including "knocking out everything they have." But he made clear that he thinks the "smarter strategy" is to "make a deal" with Iran. "We're talking to [the Iranians] right now," Trump said. "I think they're getting more and more serious as the days go by. We're locked and loaded and ready to go, but we're talking to them." That night, Trump said at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner that he doesn't think Iran is ready to make a deal at the moment, "but I'm willing to listen." 🇮🇱 Behind the scenes: The Israeli security cabinet and Israel Defense Forces expected another round of U.S. strikes Friday, and even prepared for a massive U.S. attack that could trigger retaliation against Israel, Israeli officials say. The cabinet and military didn't feel they had a full picture of what the U.S. would do, so they prepared for a major bombing offensive and remained on high alert. On Friday night, the Israelis were notified that Trump did not approve more strikes. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Monday at 08:25 PM Author Members Posted Monday at 08:25 PM Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp? WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing, while diplomatic efforts have pushed forward to try to avert a return to all-out war. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-trump-diplomacy-netanyahu-d491158a4c9a1d3429a87a6ed58f2f72? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted 13 hours ago Author Members Posted 13 hours ago Days disrupted Across seven countries, seven people woke up to days that no longer looked the way they once did. https://apnews.com/projects/days-disrupted-after-iran-war/? The US military says it’s thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire, the U.S. military said. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-trump-saudi-houthis-iraq-8d2ae29300a8dc5495a4ce56c5312bf1? The US says it thwarted an Iranian missile attack that ended a brief pause in fighting WASHINGTON (AP) — American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq to carry out attacks in recent days, the U.S. military said Tuesday. https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-us-trump-saudi-houthis-iraq-8d2ae29300a8dc5495a4ce56c5312bf1? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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