This screen grab made on July 22, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 21, 2026 shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities for the eleventh consecutive night. Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on July 22 after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion. (Photo by US Central Command (CENTCOM) / AFP) / THIS PICTURE WAS BLURRED AT SOURCE — RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – MANDATORY CREDIT “AFP PHOTO / US CENTRAL COMMAND (CENTCOM)” – HANDOUT – NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS – DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37.5 billion.
After the foes’ fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz led to the collapse of a preliminary deal, the Middle East war has expanded to include the region’s other key chokepoint for global oil supplies.
Still, top US diplomat Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s statement that it is willing to use diplomacy to find an agreement with Tehran.
