United States Extends Air Campaign Against Iran Into 11th Night
The U.S. military conducted an 11th consecutive night of airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure, including drone storage sites and aircraft hangars, to degrade threats to commercial shipping. President Donald Trump warned of potential strikes against the 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear facility if Tehran persists in retaliatory drone attacks on American bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the war's cost has escalated to $37.5 billion since February, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
Date: July 22, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 1
Source: Modern Diplomacy