US strikes Iran after six days of calm

The US launched a series of strikes on Iran after six days of calm. Targets included IRGC facilities, command posts, and missile bases. Israel is preparing for escalation, with Prime Minister Netanyahu meeting the US Secretary of Defense.

On the night of July 30, 2026, the US military launched a series of strikes on Iran, breaking a six-day lull. President Donald Trump had previously warned of a possible attack in a Fox News interview. According to CENTCOM, the strikes were carried out in waves over nearly four hours against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets, including command posts, missile and drone bases, and coastal and naval infrastructure. Explosions were heard in southern Iran, including Bandar Abbas and Kish Island. Iranian state media reported two casualties on Qeshm Island and damage in Khuzestan province. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump has been presented with a plan for a large-scale air campaign lasting 10-14 days, developed by CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, but a limited strike option is also being considered. Israel is preparing for escalation: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and the IDF is practicing response scenarios. Netanyahu conveyed Hegseth's words that Israel is the only country with both the will and the capability to fight. A meeting also took place between Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister and US Vice President JD Vance.