14 July 2026
US military attacked Iran for the third night
The US military says it is attacking targets in Iran for the third consecutive night.
in a post on
CENTCOM said the military action is being taken on the instructions of US President Donald Trump.
The latest attacks come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran and growing concerns over security in the Gulf region.
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Published on July 14, 2026Last updated July 14, 2026
Trump’s warning, Iran will face a ‘hard blow’
US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be dealt a “hard blow” on Monday and Tuesday if conflict between the two countries escalates.
Speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said that the United States would continue attacks against Iran, adding that “there’s nothing they can do about it.”
Trump also commented on Pickaxe Mountain, a deeply buried underground site near Iran’s Natanz uranium enrichment facility. He said the location was being closely monitored and described it as a “potential target for a big fat shot”.
“We have a lot of eyes on it,” Trump said. “We don’t see any activity there, they’re not doing well with their nuclear posture. Every time we hear about it, we blow it up.”
The US president said Washington would “give the pickaxe a chance relatively soon” and described Iran’s leadership as “extremely unreliable”, adding: “These people are crazy.”
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14 July 2026
US military announces naval blockade of Iran
The US military says it will begin enforcing a naval blockade against Iran at midnight Central European time on Tuesday.
In a post on Twitter, US Central Command, or CENTCOM, said the measure would apply to ships transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas.
CENTCOM advised ships operating near the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to monitor official maritime broadcasts and remain in contact with U.S. naval forces in the area.
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Welcome to our coverage
Welcome to our coverage of the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
The US military says it is attacking targets in Iran for the third consecutive night.
US President Donald Trump has also announced that Washington is reinstating the blockade on Iran, further increasing tensions in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry says it will not abide by a recent memorandum of understanding with the United States unless Washington honors its commitments to end the conflict.
Tehran has also claimed responsibility for attacks on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.
Stay tuned for the latest developments, analysis and reactions to this fast-moving story.
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