Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Iran Vows Continued Strikes Amid Expanding Middle East War
There's a big fight happening in the Middle East between Iran and the United States, along with their allies.
Iran says it will keep attacking as long as it is attacked.
The Houthis, who are friends with Iran, are blocking Saudi ports and attacking ships.
The United States is also attacking Iranian military targets to protect ships in the area.
This is making oil prices go up and causing problems for the global economy.
Oman is trying to help stop the fighting by talking to both sides.
Iran vows to continue strikes as long as it is under attack.
US conducts strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping.
Houthis declare a blockade on Saudi ports and attack Saudi tankers.
Oil prices rise due to the conflict, with Brent crude up 4% to $97.80 a barrel.
Oman works to mediate talks between Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
- Who
- Iran, United States, Houthis, Saudi Arabia
- What
- Escalating military conflict and retaliatory strikes in the Middle East
- When
- Ongoing, with recent escalations in the past week
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait
- Why
- Conflict over control of vital shipping routes and retaliatory actions
Iran and Allies
United States and Allies
Retaliatory Attacks
Iran and Allies
Iran vows to continue strikes as long as it is under attack, targeting US assets and infrastructure.
United States and Allies
The US conducts strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels.
Red Sea Blockade
Iran and Allies
Houthis, backed by Iran, declare a blockade on Saudi ports and attack Saudi shipping.
United States and Allies
The US accuses Iran of manipulating the Houthis into attacking Red Sea shipping.
- Key Players
- Iran, United States, Houthis, Saudi Arabia
- Conflict Fronts
- Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait
- US Strikes
- Twelfth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets
- Iranian Response
- Retaliatory attacks on US assets and infrastructure
- Houthi Actions
- Missile and drone strikes on Saudi tankers, blockade of Saudi ports
- Oil Prices
- Brent crude up 4% to $97.80 a barrel
- Oman's Role
- Mediator working to resume talks between Houthis and Saudi Arabia