Archive · 25 Jul 2026
US-Iran fighting escalates with drone attacks
There's a big fight going on between the US, Israel, and Iran.
The US and Israel have been bombing Iran for the past 13 nights.
Iran is fighting back by attacking ships in a very important place called the Strait of Hormuz, which is like a big highway for oil ships.
This is making oil prices go up and causing problems for the world's economy.
Some friends of Iran, called Houthi rebels, are also causing trouble by attacking oil tankers in another important place called the Red Sea.
Lots of people have been hurt in this fight, and it's not clear how it will end.
The US and Israel want to stop Iran's government and nuclear program, while Iran wants to control the Strait of Hormuz to make the US and the world economy suffer.
Drones targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed.
US military conducted 13 nights of strikes against Iran.
Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US assets and allies.
Houthi rebels targeted two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.
55 people killed and over 600 wounded in Iran from recent strikes.
- Who
- US forces, Iran, Houthi rebels
- What
- Escalating conflict with drone attacks and military strikes
- When
- Recent weeks, with latest attacks on February 28
- Where
- Northern Iraq, Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea
- Why
- Dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz and regional influence
US and Israel
Iran and Houthi rebels
War goals
US and Israel
Toppling Tehran's government and eliminating Iran's nuclear programme
Iran and Houthi rebels
Controlling the Strait of Hormuz to inflict economic damage and gain concessions
Recent actions
US and Israel
US conducted 13 nights of strikes against Iran
Iran and Houthi rebels
Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted US assets and allies
Impact on global economy
US and Israel
US aims to limit economic damage caused by Iran
Iran and Houthi rebels
Iran seeks to disrupt global economy by targeting key shipping routes
- Location of drone attacks
- Northern Iraq
- US military strikes
- 13 nights of strikes against Iran
- Iranian attacks
- Ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US assets and allies
- Houthi rebel actions
- Targeted two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea
- Casualties in Iran
- 55 killed, over 600 wounded
- Strait of Hormuz significance
- Crucial passage for the world's energy supplies