Archive · 24 Jul 2026
US Launches 13th Night of Strikes on Iran
The US has been attacking Iran for the 13th night in a row.
They are trying to stop threats to ships in the area.
Iran says the US is causing explosions in their cities, and two people got hurt.
Because of this, the price of oil has gone up to more than $100 a barrel.
The US has also been blocking Iranian ports and has moved or stopped some ships.
US launches airstrikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night.
Strikes target Iranian military sites to protect commercial shipping.
Explosions reported in multiple Iranian cities, with two people injured in Bandar Abbas.
Brent crude price rises above $101 a barrel due to escalating tensions.
US blockade redirects 12 commercial vessels and disables one.
- Who
- US and Iran
- What
- US launches airstrikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night
- When
- 13th consecutive night
- Where
- Iran (Ahvaz, Bandar Abbas, Omidiyeh, Qeshm, Andimeshk)
- Why
- To weaken threats posed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to commercial shipping
US Perspective
Iranian Perspective
Legitimacy of Strikes
US Perspective
The US claims the strikes are necessary to protect commercial shipping from threats posed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iranian Perspective
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB attributes the explosions to US missile strikes, implying they are unjustified attacks.
Impact on Oil Prices
US Perspective
The US actions are seen as a response to regional threats, with the side effect of pushing Brent crude prices above $100 a barrel.
Iranian Perspective
Iran views the US actions as escalatory, contributing to the rise in oil prices and economic instability.
- Date of Strikes
- 13th consecutive night
- Targets
- Iranian military sites
- Injuries Reported
- Two people injured in Bandar Abbas
- Brent Crude Price
- Above $101 a barrel
- US Blockade Duration
- Nine days
- Commercial Vessels Redirected
- 12
- Commercial Vessels Disabled
- 1