strikeJul 24, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

Summary

JERUSALEM — The United States launched a fresh barrage of strikes on Iran overnight as President Donald Trump threatened a major new escalation after Tehran opened a second front in its pressure campaign on the world economy.

Source: Richard Engel; Chantal Da Silva; Matthew Mulligan — Read the full report

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Richard Engel; Chantal Da Silva; Matthew MulliganBy Richard Engel; Chantal Da Silva; Matthew Mulligan
JERUSALEM — The United States launched a fresh barrage of strikes on Iran overnight as President Donald Trump threatened a major new escalation after Tehran opened a second front in its pressure campaign on the world economy. Trump was weighing whether to launch a “massive attack…

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