Live Coverage of the Iran–U.S.–Israel Conflict / July 18
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.
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Two Students Among Seven Civilians Killed in US Airstrike in Southern Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – Two schoolgirls, Sogand Dardmand and Fatemeh-Zahra Akbari, were among seven civilians killed in a U.S. airstrike targeting a bridge in Hormozgan province, local officials reported.
Multiple U.S. Military Strikes Reported Near Sirik, Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – The Hormozgan Governorate announced that U.S. forces conducted multiple military strikes near the coastal city of Sirik today. According to official reports, the area was targeted in three separate waves at 12:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 4:40 PM local time.
Analyst Warns UAE Could Be Next Target If U.S. Strikes Continue
WANA (Jul 18) – Political analyst Seyed Mohammad Marandi has warned of regional retaliation following recent military escalations. Commenting on the situation, Marandi stated: “If Trump continues to strike civilian targets, the UAE will be next.”
Iranian Security Official Warns UAE to Evacuate Airports and Ports Ahead of Potential US Strike
WANA (Jul 18) – A senior security official in the Iranian Armed Forces has issued a stark warning to the United Arab Emirates, stating that major airports and maritime ports must be evacuated immediately if the United States launches attacks against Iran’s infrastructure.
The informed military official cautioned against the severe consequences of any potential U.S. military action targeting Iran.
Iranian Security Official Warns UAE to Evacuate Airports and Ports Ahead of Potential US Strike
WANA (Jul 18) – A senior security official in the Iranian Armed Forces has issued a stark warning to the United Arab Emirates, stating that major airports and maritime ports must be evacuated immediately if the United States launches attacks against Iran’s infrastructure. The informed military official cautioned against the severe consequences of any […]
Google Blurs Satellite Imagery of Sensitive Sites Damaged in Kuwait
WANA (Jul 18) – Google has heavily blurred and downgraded the quality of satellite imagery covering several sensitive installations in Kuwait that were recently targeted during Iran’s retaliatory strikes against U.S. operations.
An analysis of updated Google satellite data reveals that the tech giant has intentionally obscured high-resolution views of multiple critical infrastructure sites in Kuwait’s Al-Shuaiba region.
Google Blurs Satellite Imagery of Sensitive Sites Damaged in Kuwait
WANA (Jul 18) – Google has heavily blurred and downgraded the quality of satellite imagery covering several sensitive installations in Kuwait that were recently targeted during Iran’s retaliatory strikes against U.S. operations. An analysis of updated Google satellite data reveals that the tech giant has intentionally obscured high-resolution views of multiple critical infrastructure sites […]
US Strikes Knock 116 Telecom Towers Offline in Hormozgan, Cutting Services
WANA (Jul 18) – An overnight US airstrike has knocked 116 telecommunication towers offline in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province, severely disrupting landlines, mobile networks, and internet access across northern Bandar Abbas and Hajiabad.
According to the provincial ICT Director General, the strike heavily damaged traffic transmission lines and bandwidth infrastructure. Emergency repair teams and equipment are being deployed from Hormozgan and neighboring provinces to restore the network.
US Launches 95 Strikes Across 12 Khuzestan Counties in 10 Days
WANA (Jul 18) – Over the past ten days, US forces have carried out 95 strikes targeting 12 counties across Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, according to the Deputy Governor for Security Affairs.
The official condemned the operations, stating they demonstrate the “boundless criminality of the enemy.” The attacks resulted in the deaths of eight residents of Khuzestan.
Footage of the Mass Iranian Missile and Drone Launches in ‘Operation Nasr 2’
WANA (Jul 18) – The footage documents waves 17 to 20 of ‘Operation Nasr 2,’ highlighting the coordinated launch of Shahed drones and several ballistic missiles, including the Kheybar Shekan, Zolfaghar, Fateh-110, and Haj Qasem.
According to military officials, these intense strikes were launched in direct retaliation to overnight U.S. airstrikes on Iranian territory. The preceding American operations reportedly targeted infrastructure, including bridges, across multiple Iranian cities.
Bandar Abbas Railway Axis Restored to Service Following U.S. Airstrike
WANA (Jul 18) – Rail operations at the critical Bandar Abbas junction have officially resumed after being halted by a U.S. airstrike on Friday, July 17, according to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.
The targeted junction, located 10 kilometers west of Bandar Abbas, connects passenger and cargo lines directly to the strategic Shahid Rajaee Port and the main Bandar Abbas railway system.
Bandar Abbas Railway Axis Restored to Service Following U.S. Airstrike
WANA (Jul 18) – Rail operations at the critical Bandar Abbas junction have officially resumed after being halted by a U.S. airstrike on Friday, July 17, according to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. The targeted junction, located 10 kilometers west of Bandar Abbas, connects passenger and cargo lines directly to the strategic […]
Latest Update on Southern Iran’s Roads Following U.S. Airstrikes
WANA (Jul 18) – Following recent U.S. airstrikes targeting transportation infrastructure in southern Iran, several major roads in Hormozgan Province have sustained damage, disrupting traffic on key routes. Repair operations are underway, and authorities have begun reopening alternative routes and restoring transportation services.
According to Brigadier General Ahmad Karami Asad, Chief of Iran’s Traffic Police, recent attacks on roads, bridges, and transportation infrastructure in Hormozgan Province, along with additional damage caused in the early hours today, have temporarily closed parts of the province’s main exit routes toward Fars and Kerman provinces.
Latest Update on Southern Iran’s Roads Following U.S. Airstrikes
WANA (Jul 18) – Following recent U.S. airstrikes targeting transportation infrastructure in southern Iran, several major roads in Hormozgan Province have sustained damage, disrupting traffic on key routes. Repair operations are underway, and authorities have begun reopening alternative routes and restoring transportation services. According to Brigadier General Ahmad Karami Asad, Chief of Iran’s Traffic […]
Latest Transit Status in the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jul 18) – The oil and gas research and analytics institute HFR reported that satellite data from MarineTraffic reveals the only active shipping lane remaining in the Strait of Hormuz is the Iranian route.
The analytical firm noted that the United States cannot afford to cede control of the strategic waterway to Tehran, warning that doing so would transform Iran into the most powerful player in the global oil market.
Latest Transit Status in the Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jul 18) – The oil and gas research and analytics institute HFR reported that satellite data from MarineTraffic reveals the only active shipping lane remaining in the Strait of Hormuz is the Iranian route. The analytical firm noted that the United States cannot afford to cede control of the strategic waterway to Tehran, […]
IRGC Launches Joint Missile and Drone Strike on U.S. Base in Jordan
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued Statement No. 29, announcing a coordinated missile and drone strike against specialized aircraft shelters and a major staging ramp at a U.S. military base in Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (Al-Azraq), Jordan.
According to the statement, the pre-dawn operation was executed by the IRGC Aerospace Force as part of “Wave 20 of Operation Nasr-2,” utilizing the code “Ya Abolfazl al-Abbas.” The strike was launched in direct response to recent U.S. military actions targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure.
IRGC Launches Joint Missile and Drone Strike on U.S. Base in Jordan
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued Statement No. 29, announcing a coordinated missile and drone strike against specialized aircraft shelters and a major staging ramp at a U.S. military base in Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (Al-Azraq), Jordan. According to the statement, the pre-dawn operation […]
IRGC Strikes U.S. Military Support and Intelligence Facilities
WANA (Jul 18) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in its Statement No. 28 that several U.S.-linked logistics, intelligence and communications facilities were targeted during the continuation of “Operation Nasr 2.”
According to the IRGC’s public relations department, the naval forces of the IRGC targeted a U.S. fleet fuel support dock at Al-Ahmadi Port in Kuwait, a site used for the deployment of U.S. military aircraft at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, and the enemy’s intelligence data center known as “Batelco” in Bahrain through drone and missile operations.
IRGC Strikes U.S. Military Support and Intelligence Facilities
WANA (Jul 18) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in its Statement No. 28 that several U.S.-linked logistics, intelligence and communications facilities were targeted during the continuation of “Operation Nasr 2.” According to the IRGC’s public relations department, the naval forces of the IRGC targeted a U.S. fleet fuel support dock at […]
U.S. Strike Targets Jask Desalination Plant, Leaving 20 Iranian Villages Without Water
WANA (Jul 18) – A U.S. military strike has severely damaged the Bounji desalination plant in the western district of Jask, completely cutting off the drinking water supply to 20 rural communities, according to regional utility officials.
The Managing Director of the Hormozgan Water and Wastewater Company announced the incident, describing it as a direct attack on critical civilian infrastructure in Hormozgan Province.
U.S. Strike Targets Jask Desalination Plant, Leaving 20 Iranian Villages Without Water
WANA (Jul 18) – A U.S. military strike has severely damaged the Bounji desalination plant in the western district of Jask, completely cutting off the drinking water supply to 20 rural communities, according to regional utility officials. The Managing Director of the Hormozgan Water and Wastewater Company announced the incident, describing it as a […]
U.S. Confirms Troops Injured in Iranian Strikes on Bases in Jordan
WANA (Jul 18) – Several U.S. military personnel were injured this week following Iranian strikes on two American bases in Jordan, CBS News reported, citing U.S. official sources.
While officials confirmed that no American service members were killed, the exact number of casualties and the severity of their injuries remain classified. U.S. authorities have declined to provide further tactical details.
U.S. Confirms Troops Injured in Iranian Strikes on Bases in Jordan
WANA (Jul 18) – Several U.S. military personnel were injured this week following Iranian strikes on two American bases in Jordan, CBS News reported, citing U.S. official sources. While officials confirmed that no American service members were killed, the exact number of casualties and the severity of their injuries remain classified. U.S. authorities have […]
IRGC Destroys U.S. Military Facilities in Kuwait
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its ground forces have successfully destroyed key American military installations in Kuwait, while issuing a stark warning to regional countries hosting U.S. troops to prepare for proportional counter-strikes.
According to the official statement, the operations were carried out under “Wave 18 of Operation Nasr-2,” utilizing the code “Ya Abolfazl al-Abbas.” The targeted strikes inflicted casualties on American personnel and severely damaged critical infrastructure.
IRGC Destroys U.S. Military Facilities in Kuwait
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its ground forces have successfully destroyed key American military installations in Kuwait, while issuing a stark warning to regional countries hosting U.S. troops to prepare for proportional counter-strikes. According to the official statement, the operations were carried […]
Iranian Army Launches Phase 15 of ‘Operation Saeghe’
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army has announced the launch of Phase 15 of “Operation Saegheh”, executing widespread drone strikes against strategic U.S. military positions and infrastructure within Bahrain.
According to an official military statement issued hours ago, the operation was carried out in direct retaliation for the actions of “global arrogance” and to honor the memory of the country’s fallen soldiers, particularly the recent “martyrs” of Iran’s southern coastal regions.
Iranian Army Launches Phase 15 of ‘Operation Saeghe’
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Department of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army has announced the launch of Phase 15 of “Operation Saegheh”, executing widespread drone strikes against strategic U.S. military positions and infrastructure within Bahrain. According to an official military statement issued hours ago, the operation was carried out in direct […]
U.S. Strike on Desalination Facility Cuts Water Supply in Jask
WANA (Jul 18) – A series of U.S. missile strikes in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province early on July 18 targeted electricity infrastructure and desalination pumps at the Bonji village pier in Jask County, disrupting drinking water supplies to several villages in the region.
Ahmad Nafisi, Hormozgan Province’s Deputy Governor for Political, Security and Social Affairs, said the U.S. attacks struck power facilities and desalination pumps located at the Bonji pier. He added that emergency response and operational teams were immediately deployed to the site, and authorities have begun assessing the extent of the damage.
U.S. Strike on Desalination Facility Cuts Water Supply in Jask
WANA (Jul 18) – A series of U.S. missile strikes in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province early on July 18 targeted electricity infrastructure and desalination pumps at the Bonji village pier in Jask County, disrupting drinking water supplies to several villages in the region. Ahmad Nafisi, Hormozgan Province’s Deputy Governor for Political, Security and Social […]
CENTCOM Announces Conclusion of Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces have concluded the seventh consecutive night of military strikes against targets in Iran.
According to a statement released by CENTCOM, the operation ended at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 17. The U.S. military claimed that the strikes targeted surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage facilities, and Iran’s naval capabilities.
CENTCOM Announces Conclusion of Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American forces have concluded the seventh consecutive night of military strikes against targets in Iran. According to a statement released by CENTCOM, the operation ended at 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 17. The U.S. military claimed that the strikes targeted surveillance sites, […]
Iranian Army Drones Strike U.S. Positions in Jordan and Kuwait
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that, during the 14th phase of Operation Saegheh, the Army’s attack drones targeted U.S. military positions and infrastructure in the region.
According to the statement, the operation was carried out as part of the Iranian Army’s response targeting U.S. strategic positions, command-and-control centers, logistics infrastructure, and air defense systems.
Iranian Army Drones Strike U.S. Positions in Jordan and Kuwait
WANA (Jul 18) – The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army announced that, during the 14th phase of Operation Saegheh, the Army’s attack drones targeted U.S. military positions and infrastructure in the region. According to the statement, the operation was carried out as part of the Iranian Army’s response targeting […]
Four Unauthorized Vessels Stopped in IRGC Operation
WANA (Jul 18) – Four unauthorized vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz were stopped following a combined missile and drone operation by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy.
The IRGC Navy Command stated that the four vessels had attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz with the support of the U.S. military. The statement said that, during a combined operation, all four ships were halted in their positions.
Four Unauthorized Vessels Stopped in IRGC Operation
WANA (Jul 18) – Four unauthorized vessels attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz were stopped following a combined missile and drone operation by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy. The IRGC Navy Command stated that the four vessels had attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz with the support of the […]
U.S. Fighter Jets Strike Key Transportation Routes in Hormozgan
WANA (Jun 18) – Amid continued attacks on Hormozgan Province, several key transportation routes in the region were targeted by U.S. fighter jets, resulting in the closure of the Bandar Abbas–Hajiabad route until further notice.
According to reports, Shahid Mirzaei Tunnel, located at kilometer 45 of the Bandar Abbas–Hajiabad road near the Glogah area, was hit in the attack. Following the incident, both lanes of the route have been closed until further notice.
In addition, the Shur Bridge along the same route and another bridge on the road from the Minab Three-Way Junction toward Rudan, located beyond the Sarzeh intersection, were also targeted.
U.S. Fighter Jets Strike Key Transportation Routes in Hormozgan
WANA (Jun 18) – Amid continued attacks on Hormozgan Province, several key transportation routes in the region were targeted by U.S. fighter jets, resulting in the closure of the Bandar Abbas–Hajiabad route until further notice. According to reports, Shahid Mirzaei Tunnel, located at kilometer 45 of the Bandar Abbas–Hajiabad road near the Glogah area, […]
Details of the Seventh Night of U.S. Strikes on Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – The United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on parts of Iran, with attacks reported from late Friday into early Saturday across the provinces of Hormozgan, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Yazd and Fars.
Hormozgan Province experienced the heaviest bombardment, where local authorities reported three people killed and eight others injured. At the same time, Iranian officials announced a series of retaliatory military operations against U.S. assets in the region.
Details of the Seventh Night of U.S. Strikes on Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – The United States carried out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on parts of Iran, with attacks reported from late Friday into early Saturday across the provinces of Hormozgan, Khuzestan, Bushehr, Yazd and Fars. Hormozgan Province experienced the heaviest bombardment, where local authorities reported three people killed and eight others […]
IRGC: Two Oil Tankers Explode South of Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jul 18) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Office, in its Statement No. 26, announced that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after entering a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz.
In the statement, the IRGC addressed the Iranian people, saying that their public presence and support have strengthened the country’s military forces and contributed to their operational successes.
IRGC: Two Oil Tankers Explode South of Strait of Hormuz
WANA (Jul 18) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Office, in its Statement No. 26, announced that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after entering a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz. In the statement, the IRGC addressed the Iranian people, saying that their public presence and support […]
US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Downed Over Bushehr Skies
WANA (Jul 18) – An MQ-9 Reaper drone has been intercepted and destroyed over the skies of Bushehr province in southern Iran.
According to military sources, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was targeted and successfully brought down by the newly deployed, advanced air defense systems operated by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN).
US Military Conducts Overnight Strikes Across Multiple Regions in Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – Multiple explosions and missile strikes have been reported in several regions across Iran, including Yazd, Ahvaz, Southern Larestan, Darab and Sirik, in what local officials and state media are describing as an coordinated military action by United States forces.
In the midnight hours, at least five consecutive explosions were heard in suburban districts surrounding the city of Yazd.
US Military Conducts Overnight Strikes Across Multiple Regions in Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – Multiple explosions and missile strikes have been reported in several regions across Iran, including Yazd, Ahvaz, Southern Larestan, Darab, and Sirik, in what local officials and state media are describing as an coordinated military action by United States forces. Explosions and Aircraft Activity Reported in Yazd In the midnight hours, […]
Baghaei: US Attempts to Showcase “Strength” by Attacking Civilian Infrastructure
WANA (Jul 18) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned what he termed “unlawful attacks” by the United States on Hormuzgan Province, accusing the US of committing another “blatant war crime” by targeting bridges and killing civilians.
In a statement released on social media, Baghaei stated that the overnight strikes resulted in the deaths of eight innocent Iranians, specifically noting that the casualties included four men and four women, among whom were two brothers with disabilities.
Baghaei: US Attempts to Showcase “Strength” by Attacking Civilian Infrastructure
WANA (Jul 18) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned what he termed “unlawful attacks” by the United States on Hormuzgan Province, accusing the US of committing another “blatant war crime” by targeting bridges and killing civilians. In a statement released on social media, Baghaei stated that the overnight strikes resulted in […]
IRGC: U.S. Unmanned Surface Vessel Depot in Bahrain Destroyed
WANA (Jul 18) – In a newly released official statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced that it has launched a fresh retaliatory strike targeting U.S. military assets in Bahrain. The statement is as follows:
“The Mujahid and tireless nation of Iran; simultaneously with your intelligent presence in the streets, your zealous children in the Navy and Aerospace Forces of the IRGC continue their victorious operations….
IRGC: U.S. Unmanned Surface Vessel Depot in Bahrain Destroyed
WANA (Jul 18) – In a newly released official statement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran announced that it has launched a fresh retaliatory strike targeting U.S. military assets in Bahrain. The statement is as follows: “The Mujahid and tireless nation of Iran; simultaneously with your intelligent presence in the streets, your […]
CENTCOM Conducts Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran today at 3:00 p.m. ET. According to an official statement, this marks the seventh consecutive night of operations directed at the country.
CENTCOM stated that the strikes are specifically designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities, acting under the direct order of the Commander in Chief.
Explosions Reported in Iran Following U.S. Air Assault
Meanwhile, local Iranian media have confirmed that military strikes targeted an area in the vicinity of Sirik at 23:27 local time.
Reports from the region indicate that loud explosions were heard near Sirik following the attack by U.S. forces.
Initial assessments of the targeted site are currently underway.
CENTCOM Conducts Seventh Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran
WANA (Jul 18) – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran today at 3:00 p.m. ET. According to an official statement, this marks the seventh consecutive night of operations directed at the country. CENTCOM stated that the strikes are specifically designed to continue degrading Iranian military […]
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
