US-Iran war live: Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones; Trump reviews plans for wider strikes on Iran; Latest updates

Bahrain says it intercepted new Iranian strikes on Wednesday

Bahrain’s Defence Force said Iran is continuing a systematic pattern of hostility through attacks targeting civilians in the kingdom.

It said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian strikes on Wednesday morning, July 15, and affirmed that all its forces remain at the highest level of readiness to defend the country.

The Defence Force urged the public to remain cautious and avoid approaching any strange or suspicious debris from the attack, reporting it immediately, and said the Royal Field Engineering Unit is fully ready to safely handle such material to ensure public safety.

It reiterated that deliberately using missiles and drones to target civilians and private property is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and expressed pride in its forces’ readiness and vigilance in performing their national duty.

Iran: US strike kills three family members of environmental ranger

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said recent US actions against Iran amount to war crimes, arguing that each new incident strengthens Iranians’ resolve to pursue justice and hold those responsible accountable.

In a post on X, he referred to US military action on Tuesday in several Iranian areas, including Hormuzgan Province, saying Washington’s “record of crimes against Iran grows daily” and reflects its ongoing hostility toward the country.

He said US forces targeted an environmental protection post in the village of Seyyed Jowzar, Hajjiabad, killing three family members of environmental ranger Javad Hassanzadeh. Baqaei described the incident as the latest in a string of what he called heinous US war crimes over the past four and a half months, tracing the campaign back to the assassinations of leaders and civilians, including children and women, in Tehran, Minab, Lamerd and other areas on February 28, 2026.

Iran says US missiles hit army garrison in Sistan-Baluchestan

Iran’s Army said the US military launched 13 missiles early this morning at the rest and housing facilities of a Ground Forces garrison in Bampour, Sistan and Baluchestan province.

Kuwait air defences confront new Iranian drone attacks

Kuwait’s General Staff of the Army said its air defences are currently confronting hostile drone attacks following what it called criminal Iranian aggression.

It said any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting the attacks, and asked everyone to follow the security and safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.

US Treasury sanctions Iranian central bank wallets, freezes $130M

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US Treasury is committed to disrupting Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its misuse of digital assets.

He said the department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned multiple wallets linked to the Central Bank of Iran, freezing more than $130 million, and vowed to keep tracking the money to cut off the Iranian regime’s access to proceeds from its illicit revenue schemes.

CENTCOM completes new strikes as US resumes naval blockade on Iran

US Central Command said it completed another round of strikes against Iran at 10 p.m. ET on July 14, hitting dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran’s coast.

Over a seven-hour operation, US fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels launched precision munitions against Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, and coastal defense systems, aiming to further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews.

The strikes came the same day the US resumed its naval blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas, which took effect at 4 p.m. ET. CENTCOM said US forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready to carry out operations as directed by the Commander in Chief.

Pezeshkian praises southern Iran’s “resistance” amid ongoing conflict

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said southern Iran has historically stood as a symbol of resistance against colonialism and the preservation of independence, and said the region’s people are honorably enduring difficult days caused by what he called enemy aggression, with patience and perseverance.

He expressed gratitude and solidarity with the region’s people, saying all of Iran is his home.

Kuwait intercepts 39 missiles, drones; four troops hurt in naval strike

Ministry of Defense spokesman Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi said the armed forces detected and intercepted one ballistic missile, five cruise missiles, and 33 hostile drones since the evening.

He said the Iranian aggression targeted several vital and civilian facilities, with shrapnel falling across various locations and causing material damage.

He added that a Kuwaiti Naval Force vessel was also targeted, injuring four armed forces members, who received necessary medical care and are in stable condition.

He affirmed that the armed forces continue to carry out their duties efficiently, maintaining constant readiness to strengthen the country’s security and protect citizens and residents.