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Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / July 14

 

WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

 

This report is being updated …

 


The U.S. Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iran, Launches New Round of Airstrikes

 

WANA (Jul 14) – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that the United States military has launched a new round of airstrikes against Iranian territory, coinciding with the resumption of a strict naval blockade on Iranian ports.

 

According to CENTCOM, the latest waves of strikes began at approximately 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (EST). U.S. forces initiated these operations with the stated goal of degrading Iran’s military capability to threaten and attack commercial shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

 


Three Areas Near Ahvaz Targeted in Attack

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Three locations on the outskirts of Ahvaz in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province were targeted in an attack on Tuesday night, according to a provincial official.

 

The deputy governor for security and law enforcement in Khuzestan said three areas around Ahvaz were hit by projectiles in what he described as a U.S. attack. No further details have been released regarding possible casualties or damage, and authorities are continuing to assess the situation.

 


IRGC Announces Third Wave of “Nasr 2” Operation

WANA (Jul 14) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in its tenth statement that the third wave of Operation Nasr 2 targeted several weapons storage facilities, military equipment depots, and MQ-9 drone infrastructure at U.S. military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

 

According to the IRGC, naval and aerospace forces carried out a coordinated missile and drone strike under the code name “Ya Zain al-Abidin.” The statement said the attack destroyed several warehouses storing weapons, naval equipment, and aircraft components at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain.

 


Iran’s Pezeshkian Dismisses U.S. Threats: “We Will Defend Every Inch of Our Land

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly dismissed recent hostile remarks and territorial threats made by the U.S. President, asserting that Iran remains fully prepared to defend every inch of its territory while calling for domestic unity as the nation’s primary source of strength.

 

Reacting to offensive language directed at the Iranian nation and recent online claims suggesting the potential military seizure of an Iranian island, President Pezeshkian emphasized that while such hostile rhetoric is nothing new, the reality on the ground tells a very different story.

 


Iran’s Oil Exports Continue Uninterrupted Despite U.S. Breach of Agreement

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has confirmed that the country’s oil exports are continuing without interruption, despite what he described as a breach of the bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU) by the United States.

 

Addressing recent developments in Iran’s southern waters and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Paknejad explained that Tehran had fully anticipated American “bad faith” from the very beginning.

 


Tehran Unveils New Palestine Square Billboard Threatening Trump and Netanyahu

WANA (Jul 14) – A striking new billboard titled “Blood for Blood” has been unveiled in Tehran’s Palestine Square, depicting the coffin of the U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and their families.

 

The mural serves as a direct warning of retribution to the orchestrators and perpetrators of recent military actions.

 


Kish Water and Power Chief Denies Damage Rumors, Assures Service Stability

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Seyed Ali Aghazadeh, CEO of the Kish Water and Power Company, has dismissed rumors of damage to the island’s power generators, calling the reports a misunderstanding of a routine, internal planning meeting. Aghazadeh assured residents that water and power services on Kish Island remain stable, secure, and fully operational without any disruption.

 


Iran Slams US ‘Blackmail’ Aimed at Shielding American, Israeli Officials from ICC

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi. Social media/ WANA News Agency

WANA (Jul 14) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, has condemned Washington for using “blackmail and intimidation” to block international justice.

 

Gharibabadi stated that the US is threatening International Criminal Court (ICC) member states with sanctions, visa bans, and political pressure to halt their cooperation with the tribunal. He described the pressure as a blatant attempt to protect US and Israeli officials and military personnel from accountability.

 


Explosions Rock Qeshm Island Following US Strikes

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Multiple explosions were heard across Qeshm Island at around 6:45 PM local time, amid ongoing regional tensions. The strategic island, including the Mesan region, has been targeted by US forces multiple times in recent days.

 

The Hormozgan Governorate later confirmed that US projectiles struck a location on the island at approximately 7:00 PM. Authorities reported no casualties and no damage to residential, commercial, or critical infrastructure.

 


Iranian Tanker Races to Breach US Blockade Before Deadline

 

WANA (Jul 14) – An Iranian supertanker carrying two million barrels of oil is attempting to breach a maritime blockade tonight ahead of a strict US deadline, according to TankerTrackers.

 

The vessel is racing to clear the zone before 20:00 UTC, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports—a move Tehran calls a violation of their agreement. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the maritime restrictions take effect precisely at 20:00 UTC.

 


US Drone Shot Down Over Bandar Abbas, Iranian Military Claims

WANA (Jul 14) – Iranian air defense systems have shot down a hostile American drone over the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, the Iranian Army’s public relations department announced.

 

According to military officials, the drone was intercepted and destroyed early this morning by the Iranian Navy’s air defense networks after entering the area.

 


Tehran Planned Strait of Hormuz Blockade 15 Years Ago

 

WANA (Jul 14) – A senior military adviser has revealed that a comprehensive strategy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz was drafted 15 years ago at the direct request of Iran’s late Supreme Leader.

 

Speaking on a televised program, Major General Seyed Yahya Rahim Safavi, a military adviser to the leadership and former Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), praised the “wisdom and foresight” of the late Leader, detailing historical directives that shaped Iran’s current regional military posture.

 


U.S. Projectiles Hit Multiple Targets in Southern Iran

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Security officials in the provinces of Khuzestan, Bushehr, and Hormozgan have reported a series of missile strikes and projectile impacts by the U.S. military across several locations in southern and southwestern Iran during the early hours of the morning and this afternoon.

 

In addition to material damage, the attacks have resulted in the deaths of three individuals in Hormozgan Province.

 


Latest Strait of Hormuz Situation: Iranian Military Source Says All Movements Are Under Surveillance

 

WANA (Jul 14) – No vessel traffic is currently taking place through the Strait of Hormuz, and all activity in the strategic waterway is under the close intelligence surveillance of Iran’s Armed Forces, according to information obtained by Iranian media.

 

Reports indicate that navigation through the strait has effectively come to a halt. In recent days, some foreign parties have reportedly attempted to establish alternative routes to allow a limited number of vessels to pass.

 


Five Explosions Heard in Western Bandar Abbas

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Five explosions were heard in western Bandar Abbas a few minutes ago, according to local reports.

 


Video Footage Shows Iran’s Second Wave of Operation Nasr 2

WANA (Jul 14) – Images have been released showing the launch of missiles during the second wave of Operation Nasr 2.

 

According to Iranian authorities, Iran launched Fattah and Kheibar Shekan missiles targeting U.S. military radar systems and other objectives in Jordan. Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar missiles were also fired at U.S. targets elsewhere in the region.

 


Army Spokesman: Armed Forces Will Not Back Down “Even by an Inch” Over the Strait of Hormuz

People walk past a billboard with a graphic design about the Strait of Hormuz on a building, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

WANA (Jul 14) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Army said the country’s armed forces “will not back down even by an inch” over the Strait of Hormuz.

 

He said the Strait of Hormuz would never reopen through war, aggression, or U.S. attacks, adding that respecting the rights of the Iranian people is the only way to reopen the strategic waterway.

 

The spokesman also said the armed forces are duty-bound to avenge the blood of those killed, particularly the “martyred Leader of the Revolution.”

 


Tanker Hit by Missile While Transiting Southern Route of Strait of Hormuz

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center reported that a tanker was struck by a missile 13 nautical miles east of Lima, Oman, while transiting the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz.

 


Tanker Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Nearly Comes to a Halt

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly come to a standstill over the past 24 hours following the escalation of U.S. military attacks and Iran’s retaliatory actions.

 

Data from maritime traffic monitoring company MarineTraffic showed that only two tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the 24 hours ending at 06:25 GMT on Tuesday.

 


Oil Prices Climb to One-Month High

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WANA (Jul 14) – Brent crude oil rose to its highest level in one month, reaching $84.80 per barrel by 03:30 GMT, up $1.50 (1.8%).

 

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also gained $1.70 (2.2%), trading at $79.84 per barrel.

 


23 Crew Members Rescued After Maritime Collision Near Bandar Abbas

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Authorities rescued 23 crew members from a vessel involved in a maritime collision off Bandar Abbas and safely transferred them to Qeshm Island. The incident, reported around 2:00 a.m. north of Qeshm, involved a bulk carrier colliding with another vessel.

 


U.S. Suspends Consular Services in the UAE

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WANA (Jul 14) – The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled all scheduled consular appointments from July 13 to 15, citing the regional security situation.

 


Warning Sirens Sound at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Local sources reported early Tuesday that warning sirens sounded at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.

 

Iraqi outlet reported in a breaking update that the embassy’s C-RAM air defense system was activated at the same time the warning sirens were triggered.

 


IRGC Announces Ballistic Missile Strike on U.S. Air Base in Jordan

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in its ninth official statement that it had targeted a U.S. military air base in Jordan as part of the ongoing “Nasr 2” operation. Addressing the people of Jordan, the IRGC stressed that the operation was directed exclusively against U.S. forces and that Iran holds no hostility toward the Jordanian people.

 

According to the statement released by the IRGC’s Public Relations Office, in the early hours of today, Iranian forces carried out the third phase of the second wave of Operation Nasr 2, codenamed Ya Litharat al-Hussein (AS).

 


IRGC: U.S. Fifth Fleet Radar Systems Targeted in “Nasr 2” Operation

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that several radar systems and military facilities linked to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain were targeted during the second phase of the second wave of the “Nasr 2” operation.

 

According to IRGC Statement No. 8, the IRGC’s naval and aerospace forces carried out missile and drone strikes, targeting systems including a Patriot radar, the Fifth Fleet’s air control radar, and a C-RAM early-warning radar system.

 


IRGC: U.S. Base Facilities in Bahrain Targeted in “Nasr 2” Operation

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that several weapons support depots, a satellite communications center, and a building housing U.S. personnel at Bahrain’s Juffair base were targeted in the second wave of the “Nasr 2” operation.

 

According to the IRGC statement, the operation was carried out in response to U.S. airstrikes on coastal stations and several military sites in southern Iran.

 


IRGC: Two Supertankers Hit After Ignoring Warnings in Strait of Hormuz

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that two supertankers were hit and disabled after allegedly turning off their navigation systems, ignoring repeated warnings from the Strait of Hormuz maritime security control center, and attempting to pass through a designated route.

 

In a statement, the IRGC’s public relations office said that its naval forces remain committed to “protecting Iran’s rights in the Strait of Hormuz” and that, in recent hours, the U.S. military had attempted to guide several vessels through what it described as an unauthorized route.

 


Iran Launches Missile Attacks on US Positions in Bahrain and Jordan

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Local sources reported early Tuesday that air raid warning sirens were activated in Bahrain and Jordan, with explosions heard near US military facilities in both countries.

 

In Bahrain, shortly after the warning sirens were triggered, reports emerged that the headquarters of the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in the Al Juffair area had been targeted. Several Arab media outlets reported hearing multiple explosions and said they had received reports of a missile attack on the base.

 


Iran Reports Explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas After Midnight

 

WANA (Jul 14) – Reports emerged early Tuesday, July 14, of multiple explosions being heard in several areas across southern Iran, including the islands of Kish, Qeshm and Abu Musa, as well as the city of Bandar Abbas.

 

According to local reports, several explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas and Kish around 12:30 a.m. (local time) Further reports indicated that between 12:45 a.m. and 1:10 a.m., multiple blasts were heard across Kish, Qeshm, Abu Musa and Bandar Abbas.

 


CENTCOM Announces Start of Third Consecutive Night of Airstrikes on Iran

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the third consecutive night of air operations against Iran has begun.

 

In a post on the social media platform X, CENTCOM said that at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time, it launched the third night of consecutive airstrikes against Iran on the orders of U.S. President Donald Trump.

 


Iranian Army Carries Out Drone Strikes on U.S. Bases in the Region

 

WANA (Jul 14) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army announced that Iranian forces had targeted several U.S. military assets in the region, including military facilities in Kuwait and an American vessel, using loitering attack drones and cruise missiles in response to what it described as repeated U.S. attacks against Iran.

 

According to the statement, Iranian Army attack drones struck U.S. military facilities in Kuwait, targeting communication systems, fuel storage facilities, Patriot air defense systems, control towers, and ammunition depots. The Army said the operation was carried out as part of Iran’s response to recent U.S. military actions against the country.

 

 

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.

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