WorldPublished: 22 July 2026 at 04:37
US launches 11th night of Iran strikes as diplomacy falters
The US military carried out an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, with President Donald Trump saying the US was 'not finished' attacking. The strikes followed Tehran's attacks on Gulf states and Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports.
The US military launched an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, as part of an ongoing campaign. President Donald Trump stated that the US was "not finished" attacking the Middle Eastern nation.
The strikes followed Tehran's attacks on Gulf states, and its Houthi allies threatening to blockade Saudi ports. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts to achieve a ceasefire have faltered.
Other developments: \
- Lebanon's military said that Israeli troops fired near its soldiers deploying in a so-called "pilot zone" that Israel is to withdraw from under a US-backed agreement, with Israel saying it only fired "warning shots".
- US President Donald Trump vowed to help Lebanon with its 'Hezbollah problem' in a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Washington.
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the United States' war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, as he faced questions from senators over Iran war funding.
