Archive · 23 Jul 2026
US-Iran War: 12th Night of Strikes
The US has been bombing Iran for 12 nights in a row.
This has cost a lot of money and lives.
The US says it's to protect ships, but Iran says it's an attack.
The war is making oil prices go up.
The US president talked to the Lebanese president but didn't say when US-backed forces would leave Lebanon.
The US is also asking Bulgaria for help, but Iran doesn't like it.
US launched its 12th consecutive round of strikes on Iranian military targets.
The strikes were directed by President Donald Trump and carried out by the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The operation aims to weaken Iran's capability to threaten civilian shipping and commercial vessels in regional waters.
The latest action underscores the continued escalation between Washington and Tehran amid heightened tensions in the region.
The war's cost has climbed to $37.5 billion, with 18 US service members killed in the conflict.
- Who
- US and Iran
- What
- US strikes Iranian military targets for the 12th consecutive night
- When
- Wednesday, July 22
- Where
- West Asia, Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- To weaken Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and in response to Iranian attacks
US Military Campaign
Iran's Defensive Actions
Objective of Strikes
US Military Campaign
The US aims to weaken Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Defensive Actions
Iran views these strikes as aggressive acts and a threat to its national security.
Economic Impact
US Military Campaign
The US sees the economic impact as a necessary cost to protect its interests and allies.
Iran's Defensive Actions
Iran sees the economic impact as a direct result of US aggression and a threat to its economy.
- Number of US Service Members Killed
- 18
- Cost of the War
- $37.5 billion
- Brent Crude Price
- $91 per barrel
- US Benchmark West Texas Intermediate
- $85 per barrel
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Lebanese President
- Joseph Aoun
- Date of Latest Strikes
- Wednesday, July 22
- Time of Latest Strikes
- 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Sources
US-Iran War Live Updates: US strikes Iran for 11th straight night as war cost climbs to $37.5 billion
Oil Prices Hit Five-Week High At $92 As US-Iran Conflict Fuels Supply Concerns
US launches 12th straight round of strikes on Iranian military targets. Details inside
US forces start more strikes on Iranian military targets
'We don't need straits': Trump says Iran war isn't about Hormuz as US strikes for 12th night
12th night of US strikes on Iran; Brent crosses $95, Houthis threaten Saudi oil in Red Sea
