US and Iran Trade Strikes as War Escalates in Middle East

In late July 2026, the conflict between the United States and Iran entered a new phase. Iran reported that US strikes destroyed an airport and damaged 12 bridges, while US warplanes took off from Israel to attack Iran, according to Israel's defense minister. Iran also launched its first attack on US forces since President Trump halted strikes, firing missiles at US troops in Jordan, which were intercepted. The attacks mark a significant escalation after a brief pause in hostilities.