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United States
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about United States.
Evidence timeline
Coverage as it developed
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US and Israel consider land blockade to increase economic pressure on Iran
The proposed strategy involves sealing all land borders to isolate Tehran, though success depends on persuading neighbor nations to risk Iranian retaliation.
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Iran launches missile barrage as US and Saudi forces strike Iraqi militias
Joint US and Saudi airstrikes in Iraq have triggered a sweeping regional escalation, with Iran launching retaliatory ballistic missiles at Jordan.
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US thwarts an Iranian missile attack and launches strikes against militias in Iraq
The US military intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile barrage and struck sites in Iraq used by Tehran-backed militias, shattering a brief pause in fighting.
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US launches 10th day of strikes on Iran as regional fighting intensifies
Airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure have intensified following the deaths of U.S. service members, fueling regional volatility and rising oil prices.
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US launches ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran
US airstrikes continue for the ninth consecutive night as the conflict escalates following the deaths of American personnel and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US military launches more strikes on Iran after troop deaths reach 17
U.S. military operations against Iran have intensified following the death of 17 American service members and the collapse of a preliminary ceasefire agreement.
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US launches new strikes on Iran following deaths of American personnel
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have reached a volatile new phase following the collapse of a ceasefire and rising casualties among American personnel. Military operations are now targeting infrastructure as the conflict spreads across the region.
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US conducts new airstrikes against Iran following deadly Jordan attack
Following the deaths of two American service members, the US has escalated its military campaign against Iran by targeting IRGC infrastructure. These hostilities follow the breakdown of an interim peace agreement signed last month.
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US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan
The US military conducted an eighth night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure following a deadly attack in Jordan. Tensions continue to rise as the US imposes a naval blockade on Iranian ports and the conflict expands into the region.
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US strikes Iran for 8th night
US Central Command has concluded a wave of airstrikes targeting IRGC facilities in response to a deadly drone attack at a Jordanian military base.
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US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
Military hostilities between the US and Iran have surged, resulting in a collapsed ceasefire and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic. Both nations are engaged in retaliatory strikes that have significantly impacted global oil prices and regional security.
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Iran supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue
Tehran has suspended its interim agreement with the United States and expanded military operations into Kuwait and Bahrain, signaling a sharp escalation.
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Iran suspends interim nuclear deal as conflict with United States intensifies
Tehran has declared its interim deal with Washington invalid following a series of retaliatory strikes across the region. The move coincides with intensifying damage to infrastructure and mounting casualties for U.S. forces.
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Iran hits US bases and Gulf infrastructure in retaliatory missile strikes
The military conflict between the US and Iran has intensified, leading to missile strikes on Gulf energy facilities and a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iran as conflict spreads
US airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure continue for a seventh night as retaliatory attacks strike Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. Global oil prices have increased amid growing concerns over shipping and energy transit.
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US forces conduct seventh night of strikes on Iranian military targets
The United States has intensified its campaign against Iranian infrastructure following the collapse of a ceasefire, leading to retaliatory strikes across the Middle East.
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US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure for seventh consecutive night
U.S. forces have intensified an aerial campaign against Iranian military logistics and infrastructure to influence control over the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on regional assets, further destabilizing global energy markets.
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US launches seventh night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure
U.S. airstrikes continue to target Iranian logistics and military sites as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz triggers regional retaliatory attacks.
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US denies Iranian claims it hit civilian infrastructure in latest strikes
The United States has rejected Iranian allegations that its military campaign has targeted civilian infrastructure as regional fighting intensifies.
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Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire
Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed after the breakdown of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resulting in a significant surge in oil prices.
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US expands airstrikes into northern Iran and disables merchant ship
American forces intensified their campaign by hitting targets near Tehran and disabling an oil tanker, while Iran retaliated with strikes on neighboring countries.
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Oil prices climb as Iran threatens to block Middle East energy exports
Oil prices rose on July 15, 2026, as renewed hostilities and a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports threatened global energy transit corridors.
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Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz as US carries out third night of strikes
Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified following attacks on two tankers and the US military's strikes on coastal defense and missile sites. The conflict has caused global oil prices to rise as the US declares a blockade on Iranian ports and proposes a security toll.
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Oil hits one-month high as US, Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude surged to its highest level in four weeks following the collapse of a US-Iran ceasefire and renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf.
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US military launches new strikes on Iran and reinstates Strait blockade
President Trump has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% toll on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz amid intensifying military operations and combat. These measures mark a departure from previous U.S. policy regarding free transit in the region.
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US military launches new strikes on Iran as regional attacks escalate
US forces have intensified operations against Iran following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region. These actions occur as diplomatic efforts to secure the maritime corridor reach a stalemate.
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US strikes 140 Iranian targets after regime closes Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered massive airstrikes against Iranian assets following the IRGC's closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz and an attack on a civilian cargo ship.
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US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed
The US launched strikes on at least 140 Iranian sites following an IRGC attack on a commercial vessel and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after Strait of Hormuz attack
The U.S. military is targeting Iranian maritime and aerial infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz to secure shipping lanes and leverage diplomatic compliance.
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Iran and US trade threats as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz access
Military skirmishes and conflicting interpretations of the Islamabad Memorandum have stalled peace efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the U.S. following recent military strikes.
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