Archive · 22 Jul 2026
US-Iran War Escalates as Strikes Continue
The war between the US and Iran is getting worse.
The US has been bombing Iran for 11 nights in a row, and it has cost a lot of money.
The US president, Donald Trump, said they might bomb another place in Iran soon.
Iran has also been attacking US places in Bahrain and Kuwait.
They warned that if the US keeps attacking, the war will get bigger.
Some countries are trying to help stop the fighting.
Iran's interior minister went to Pakistan to talk about peace.
Trump also met with the president of Lebanon to talk about peace between Lebanon and Israel.
The US has conducted air strikes on Iran for 11 consecutive nights, costing $37.5 billion.
President Trump threatened to strike a suspected Iranian nuclear facility, Pickaxe Mountain.
Iran launched missiles at US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, warning of further escalation.
Diplomatic efforts are underway, with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Pakistan for talks.
President Trump met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss peace between Lebanon and Israel.
- Who
- US, Iran, Pakistan, Lebanon, Israel
- What
- Escalation of military conflict and diplomatic efforts
- When
- Ongoing, with recent developments on the 11th night of strikes
- Where
- Middle East, including Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Israel
- Why
- Conflict over military actions and nuclear facilities, with diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire
US and Allies
Iran and Supporters
Military Actions
US and Allies
The US has conducted air strikes on Iranian targets for 11 consecutive nights, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating the campaign has cost $37.5 billion. President Trump has threatened further strikes on a suspected Iranian nuclear facility, Pickaxe Mountain.
Iran and Supporters
Iran has launched missiles at US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that any further US escalation would widen the conflict across the region. Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has engaged in diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to seek a ceasefire.
- Cost of US Military Campaign
- $37.5 billion
- Duration of US Air Strikes
- 11 consecutive nights
- US Targeted Nuclear Facility
- Pickaxe Mountain
- Iranian Missile Targets
- Bahrain and Kuwait
- Diplomatic Efforts
- Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Pakistan for talks
- US Diplomatic Involvement
- President Trump meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun