The U.S. Is Sending More Warplanes to the Middle East, Officials Say
F-16 and F-35 jets were en route to the region from Europe, according to U. S. officials who were not authorized to speak publicly.
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Israel threatens ‘full force’ response if Iran fires missiles towards it
Return to all-out regional war grows increasingly likely as US and Iran trade strikes and Trump warns of escalation Middle East crisis live – latest updates Israel has warned it could retaliate against Iran with “full force” if Tehran’s missiles strike within its borders, threatening a return to an all-out regional war as the ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump collapses with a new round of missile strikes across the Middle East. On Sunday, Iran launched salvoes of ballistic missiles at US-allied Arab states, targeting a power and water distillation plant for the second time in two days in Kuwait, as well as sites in Jordan and Bahrain. Air-raid sirens sounded in Amman as Jordan said it shot down three Iranian missiles targeting the country.
Rubio meets Lebanon's president, discusses Israel-Lebanon framework agreement
Rubio meets Lebanon's president, discusses Israel-Lebanon framework agreement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Sunday to discuss implementation of a US-brokered framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon on 26 June aimed at ending the war, the State Department said. "The Secretary commended the courage of the Government of Lebanon, under President Aoun’s leadership,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement. He also praised the government’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah.
Iran accuses US of violating international law after strike on nuclear plant
Iran accuses US of violating international law after strike on nuclear plant Iran’s nuclear energy watchdog condemned the United States for bombing the construction site of the Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant. In a statement, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) said the US had targeted a symbol of the Iranian nation’s dignity and its efforts to achieve self-reliance. “The terrorist and criminal US regime, whose nature is nothing but bullying and lawlessness, carried out an aggressive and barbaric act in violation of international law,” the organisation said in a statement.
Lebanon death toll rises
Lebanon death toll rises The death toll from Israeli attacks since 2 March has reached 4,328 with another 12,229 wounded, Lebanon’s health ministry
Iran's military claims it destroyed the US drone
Iran's military claims it destroyed the US drone The Iranian army said its navy air defence systems shot down a US LUCAS drone. Iran's IRNA news agency shared a photograph of a damaged drone. Middle East Eye could not independently verify the claims.
Jordan shoots down three Iranian missiles
Jordan shoots down three Iranian missiles Jordanian Armed Forces shot down three Iranian missiles targeting the kingdom, while a fourth fell in a remote area, the state news agency reported. There were no casualties or material damage, the agency said, citing a military official.
US air defenses struggling against Iranian missiles - media
Tehran's retaliatory strikes on a military base in Jordan killed two American service members, the Pentagon reported on Saturday The US is concerned that the Iranian military is growing increasingly effective at penetrating its air defenses in the Middle East, several media outlets have reported, ci
Iran accuses US of violating international law after strike on nuclear plant
Iran accuses US of violating international law after strike on nuclear plant Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/19/2026 - 13:05 Energy watchdog says Darkhovin nuclear plant symbolises Iranian nation's dignity and self-reliance Handout video released by US Central Command shows the resumption of strikes on Iran (US Central Command/Screengrab) Off Iran’s nuclear energy watchdog condemned the United States for bombing the construction site of the Darkhovin Nuclear Power Plant. In a statement, the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) said the US had targeted a symbol of the Iranian nation’s dignity and its efforts to achieve self-reliance. “The terrorist and criminal US regime, whose nature is nothing but bullying and lawlessness, carried out an aggressive and barbaric act in violation of international law,” the organisation said in a statement.
Video: US strikes damage Iran's civilian infrastructure
Video: US strikes damage Iran's civilian infrastructure Iranian media broadcast footage of the damage to bridges and other civilian infrastructure in the country's south following over a week of consecutive US strikes. As tensions between the two escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, strikes have increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure, with the US bombing Iran's bridges and Iran retaliating with a strike on a water desalination plant in Kuwait. Iranian media broadcast footage of the damage to bridges and other civilian infrastructure in the country's south following over a week of consecutive US strikes.
Iran’s Strikes on US Bases Reshape Regional Security Architecture: Araqchi
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the region fundamentally transformed the regional security architecture, Foreign Minister Araqchi said, arguing that they demonstrated Iran’s ability to strike across the region without provoking an effective military response.
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity: Second attack hits Kuwait power station
KUWAIT, 19th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced Sunday that, as a result of the Iranian aggression against Kuwait, a power generation and water desalination plant came under a second attack in two days, causing a fire in parts of the facility.
Iran nuclear agency condemns US strike on Darkhovin nuclear power plant site: Mehr
Iran nuclear agency condemns US strike on Darkhovin nuclear power plant site: Mehr The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran condemned a U. S. attack on the site of the nuclear power plant under contruction in Darkhovin, saying the strike violated international law, Mehr news agency reported on Sunday without saying when the strike occurred.
Kuwait said power and water desalination plant attacked for second time in two days
Kuwait said power and water desalination plant attacked for second time in two days Kuwait said a power generation and water desalination plant was attacked for the second time in two days. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said teams were working to extinguish the blaze.
US Attacks Nuclear Plant Construction Site Southwest of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) condemned a “terrorist and unlawful” US attack on the construction site of the Darkhoveyn nuclear power plant in southwestern Iran, calling the strike a blatant violation of international law.
Jordan said no evacuation of Aqaba airport or seaport after US warning
Jordan said no evacuation of Aqaba airport or seaport after US warning Jordan denied reports that Aqaba airport and seaport had been evacuated after the US embassy warned Americans of a “credible threat”. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammad al-Momani told the Petra news agency that “relevant authorities have not issued any evacuation orders at the Aqaba airport or seaport”. Momani said authorities had not recorded any potential threats to Aqaba over the previous several hours.
IRGC Navy Reports Incidents Involving 4 Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The IRGC Navy announced that four vessels attempted to leave the Strait of Hormuz through an unauthorized route, saying two were involved in incidents and forced to stop while the other two abandoned their course.
US completes eighth night of strikes as Iran retaliates across Gulf
US completes eighth night of strikes as Iran retaliates across Gulf Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/19/2026 - 10:08 Latest round of strikes appears 'less intense' as US attempts to isolate southern Iran A bridge damaged in a US strike on the road linking Rudan and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on 18 July 2026 (Amir Hossein Khorgooei/Isna/AFP) Off The United States completed an eighth consecutive night of attacks against Iran on Sunday, targeting military buildings and civilian infrastructure across the country's south. The latest round appeared "less intense" than those carried out over the previous three nights, according to reporting by Al Jazeera. US Central Command (Centcom) said US forces "successfully hit Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sites".
IRGC Downs US MQ-9 Drone Southwest of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that its Aerospace Force has shot down a US MQ-9 drone over the southwestern city of Ahvaz using an advanced air defense system.
Bahrain activates warning sirens as Iran launches missiles towards Gulf
Bahrain activates warning sirens as Iran launches missiles towards Gulf Bahrain has activated warning sirens across the country as Iran continues to launch missiles and drones towards Gulf states. The Interior Ministry urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place. “The siren has been sounded.
