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Iran live updates: Iran claims new attack on US base in Kuwait

Iran says it is targeting American forces and bases across the region.

Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

Delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations in June aimed at a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding signed by both countries.

The U.S. and Iran have nonetheless continued to exchange strikes, with the strategic Strait of Hormuz the primary flashpoint.

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Jordan reports downing of 8 Iranian projectiles

Air defenses in Jordan downed eight of 10 projectiles fired by Iran on Wednesday, according to statements from the Jordanian Armed Forces.

Iran fired six missiles and four drones into Jordanian territory according to the statements. Eight of the projectiles were intercepted. Two Iranian missiles fell in remote areas.

No injuries or damage were reported, the military said.

-ABC News' Ghazi Balkiz and Othon Leyva

3:49 AM EDT

Iran claims new attack on US base in Kuwait

Iran's military claimed on Wednesday to have launched a wave of drone strikes targeting U.S. Army ammunition storage and logistical sites at Camp Doha in western Kuwait, in a statement carried by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

Jul 21, 2026, 9:31 PM EDT

11th night of US strikes against Iran concludes

U.S. forces concluded an 11th straight night of strikes targeting Iran, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

"CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," the statement said.

Jul 21, 2026, 7:42 PM EDT

US striking Iran for 11th straight night

U.S. forces have started striking military targets in Iran for the 11th consecutive night, U.S. Central Command announced.

"The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said.

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