The US military announced late on Monday, July 21, 2026, that it had completed its latest round of air strikes on Iran. The strikes targeted Iranian military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities, and air defence systems.

In response to threats from the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen stated it would respond to any threats to ships with force.

US President Donald Trump declared that Iran would pay "many times over" for the killing of multiple American service members over the weekend. Additionally, President Trump assured that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be arrested during his visit to the US, despite New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani considering such a move.

These developments highlight escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the US, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and allied groups.

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