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Trump to attend Wednesday dignified transfer for fallen US service members
President Donald Trump will attend the dignified transfer of U.S. service members killed by Iranian attacks during the war on Wednesday, according to the White House.
The ceremony will take place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware at 11 a.m. EDT, the White House said.
11 hours ago
Trump approves landmark Saudi civilian nuclear deal worth tens of billions: report
President Donald Trump has approved a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia to set up a civilian nuclear program, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing U.S. officials.
The agreement is part of ongoing U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation efforts to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes.
“It is designed to give American companies a central role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear infrastructure while shutting out other foreign competitors,” the outlet reported.
The deal was first negotiated in October 2025 and would stay in effect for 30 years. It is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars and Congress must review it.
12 hours ago
US completes 11th night of strikes against Iran as military campaign continues
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that its forces had completed an 11th night of strikes against the Iranian military and its facilities.
“At 8:15 p.m. ET on July 21, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) successfully completed the 11th consecutive evening of strikes against Iran,” the command said in a post on X.
“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. ” it added.
The command also said that over the past three months, Iran has attacked more than 30 commercial vessels transiting the international waterway vital for regional and global trade.
“The unwarranted attacks have endangered hundreds of innocent mariners and undermined freedom of navigation,” CENTCOM said.
12 hours ago
Bulgaria backs US refueling mission as Iran issues stark warning: report
Bulgaria looks set to allow U.S. aerial refueling aircraft to support Middle East operations after its Parliamentary Defense Committee approved a proposal to station up to eight U.S. KC-135 tanker aircraft and 250 U.S. military personnel at Bezmer Air Base, according to CNN.
The deployment, the outlet said, would run from July 24 to Oct. 1, but Vice President Iliana Iotova said the move would not make Bulgaria a party to the war with Iran.
The suggested deployment prompted a warning from Tehran with Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei urging the nation to reject the plan, saying any support for U.S. military operations against Iran would make Sofia complicit in what he said was “the crime of aggression and war crimes.”
13 hours ago
Explosions heard in Iran as air defenses activate during 11th night of US strikes: report
Explosions and air defense activity were reported across multiple parts of Iran on Tuesday night, according to Reuters, after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a fresh wave of U.S. military strikes for the 11th consecutive night.
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that a loud explosion was heard in parts of Bushehr.
Meanwhile, several explosions were reported near the southern part of Tabriz in northwestern Iran, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency.
Residents also reported hearing air defense activity in northeastern Tehran, Fars reported, while Iranian state television said air defense systems were active in western, eastern and northeastern parts of the capital.
Breaking News13 hours ago
Soldier believed killed in Jordan attack ID’d as US strikes Iran for 11th straight night
The Pentagon on Tuesday identified a fourth U.S. soldier believed to have been killed during an attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, days after U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) had listed the service member as missing.
“The Department of War announced the believed to be death of an active-duty Soldier who was supporting overseas operations in Jordan,” a Pentagon spokesperson said, adding that the incident remains “under investigation.”
“Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, of Ozone Park, New York, is believed to have been killed in action on July 17, 2026, during an enemy attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, Jordan,” a statement said.
The incident is under investigation.
CENTCOM had previously announced Rampersad was missing following the attack.
“The Soldier status was updated to a Duty Status-Whereabouts Unknown and is believed to be deceased,” the spokesperson said.
Rampersad was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, based in Ansbach, Germany.
The Pentagon had also identified two other soldiers killed in the attack: Sgt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Hawaii, and Pfc. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Texas.
Another U.S. service member was killed in a separate incident in Iraq. The total number of U.S. service members killed in the Iran conflict is 18.
This came as CENTCOM announced a wave of fresh military strikes Tuesday.
“CENTCOM forces began striking military targets in Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the 11th consecutive night,” the command said in a post shared on X.
“The strikes are designed to continue degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM added.
Fox News’ Chief National Security Correspondent Jennifer Griffin contributed to this report.
14 hours ago
Hegseth blasts Van Hollen: Iran ‘started war 47 years ago,’ killed thousands of Americans
War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday forcefully rejected claims that the United States started the war with Iran, telling lawmakers that Tehran has been attacking Americans for decades and arguing that the regime bears responsibility for the conflict.
During a tense exchange with Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Hegseth pushed back after the senator criticized the administration’s handling of the war and referenced the secretary’s comments about “winning” the conflict.
“I would just note that militarily, I mean, Iran has been completely overmatched, and, and, and crushed from the beginning militarily. Their capabilities are nowhere near ours,” Hegseth retorted.
He then disputed Van Hollen’s characterization of the conflict. “I would take issue with your characterization that we started this war,” Hegseth argued.
“Iran started this war 47 years ago,” he added. “And they’ve killed thousands of Americans, including our brothers on the battlefield in Iraq. Iran has been targeting us for a long time,” he said.
14 hours ago
Protesters disrupt Hegseth’s Senate testimony with ‘No War on Iran’ signs
Protesters repeatedly interrupted War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony Tuesday before the Senate Appropriations Committee, shouting anti-war slogans and holding up signs before Capitol Police escorted them from the hearing room.
As Hegseth began his opening remarks, several protesters interrupted the hearing multiple times.
One protester was heard shouting, “Your hands are bloody,” while others held signs reading, “No War on Iran.”
Police escorted four protesters out of the hearing room as the disruptions continued.
Hegseth had appeared before the Senate Appropriations Com
