Day 141 | US launches strikes on Iran for seventh night in a row

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The total number of American military casualties suffered since the onset of the war with Iran has reached 16 fatalities and more than 430 individuals wounded, according to the latest official data published by the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS).

The updated database figures highlight the steady, punishing toll inflicted on US forces operating across the Middle East as the multi-domain conflict enters its fifth month.

The climb in official figures reflects recent, intense escalations in the region. Prior to the latest log updates, the Pentagon's official tally sat at 14 deaths, which included 13 service members killed during the opening weeks of the conflict and a US Navy pilot who died in a helicopter mishap in the Arabian Sea.

The total shifted to 16 after US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that two American service members were killed in action and another went missing in Jordan.

Wounded numbers surge past 430

The metric tracking wounded personnel has expanded significantly, now pushing past the 430 mark.

The rising numbers emphasize the high operational friction facing American forces since the collapse of a fragile regional memorandum of understanding earlier this month.

The Lebanese Army announced on Saturday that one of its soldiers was killed and two other personnel were wounded following an explosion inside a military vehicle in southern Lebanon.

The deadly incident occurred in the Tyre district, highlighting the ongoing security challenges facing military personnel operating in the country's southern region.

Explosion inside military vehicle

According to a brief statement released by the military, the blast took place directly inside a Lebanese Army vehicle while it was located in the town of Al-Mansouri, within the Tyre district of southern Lebanon.

The explosion was triggered by a suspicious object inside the vehicle.

The blast immediately resulted in the killing of one soldier, while a military officer and another soldier sustained injuries.

Investigation launched

The Lebanese Army added that its competent authorities are actively following up on the necessary investigations.

Military investigators are working at the scene to uncover the exact circumstances surrounding the blast and to determine the precise details of how the suspicious object came to detonate inside the vehicle.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a fierce public message condemning the United States for repeatedly violating a memorandum of understanding previously signed between the presidents of Iran and the US.

The statement was delivered alongside national events marking the "Great Epic of Sending Off the Martyr of Iran," referencing the late former leader Ali Khamenei.

Worthlessness of US signature

In his address clarifying critical national issues, Khamenei emphasized that Washington's repeated breach of commitments serves as definitive proof of US unreliability.

"The repeated violations of covenants by the Great Satan regarding the signed memorandum of understanding between the presidents of Iran and America has once again proved to everyone the fact of how worthless and invalid the signature of the American president is," Khamenei stated.

He further claimed that "bullying, totalitarianism, and savagery are inseparable components of the American approach and creed," asserting that the US has exposed its true, unmasked face as a document of its deceitful and untrustworthy nature.

Warnings of severe costs

Directly addressing US military maneuvers, Khamenei warned that any further aggression from Washington would be met with severe consequences and absolute loss of face.

"Now that the American enemy seeks warmongering and enduring heavier costs and greater disgrace, let it know that the dear nation of Iran and the resistance front have unforgettable lessons for it," the Supreme Leader declared.

Khamenei concluded by highlighting recent military readiness, stating that the bravery of the fighters of Islam and the zeal of the courageous people of the southern region during these days have already demonstrated examples of Iran's resolve.

Fire crews in Kuwait successfully brought two major blazes under control on Saturday afternoon after the locations were targeted during hostile attacks stemming from "criminal Iranian aggression" against the country.

The emergency response was highly dangerous, as a secondary strike directly hit first responders while they were actively battling the flames.

Firefighters injured in secondary targeting

Brigadier General Mohammed Badar Ibrahim, the official spokesperson for the Public Fire Force, announced that a massive mobilization was required to handle the initial attacks.

The first targeted location required the deployment of five fire crews, working alongside specialized support teams from the oil sector's fire units. The second site was engaged by three fire crews.

While crews immediately began firefighting and control operations upon arrival, the situation turned critical at the first site. The location was targeted a second time during active firefighting operations.

This secondary strike resulted in injuries to several firefighters and one oil sector worker.

First aid was administered on-scene before the injured personnel were handed over to medical emergency teams and transferred to the hospital for treatment.

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— قوة الإطفاء العام (@kff_kw) July 18, 2026

Falling shrapnel sparks residential blazes

In addition to the primary target sites, the military interception of the attacks caused hazardous debris to rain down on civil infrastructure.

Brigadier General Mohammed Badar added that Public Fire Force teams simultaneously dealt with three separate fires that broke out across several residential areas due to falling shrapnel.

Emergency teams successfully controlled and extinguished all three residential blazes.

Officials confirmed that damages from the shrapnel falls were limited strictly to material losses, with no civilian injuries recorded.

An unverified video circulating on social media claims to show a military facility engulfed in flames following Iran's latest missile attack on Kuwait.

Several social media posts have identified the location as the Saad Al-Abdullah Military Academy, a major Kuwaiti military training facility. However, Roya News English has not independently verified the video's authenticity or the location where it was recorded.

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense confirmed earlier that Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeted multiple military, security, and civilian sites across the country.

In a statement, the ministry said the attacks struck military and security facilities, as well as oil, electricity, and water infrastructure, causing fires and significant damage to several installations. It added that emergency crews were responding to the incidents and that several firefighters and oil sector workers were injured while carrying out response operations.

The ministry also said debris from intercepted missiles fell in several residential areas, causing material damage but no civilian casualties.

While the official statement confirmed attacks on military facilities and the outbreak of fires, it did not identify the specific locations that were hit or confirm whether the Saad Al-Abdullah Academy was among them.

Roya News English is unable to independently verify the claims made in the circulating footage, and no official confirmation has been issued regarding the location shown in the video.

• Americans were advised not to travel to Lebanon and Iraq.
• US embassies urged citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
• Travelers were told to prepare for possible attacks, disruptions, and airspace closures.

The United States Department of State and American embassies across the Middle East have issued a sweeping, urgent security advisory warning citizens against traveling to the Gulf and broader Middle East region.

The coordinated alerts emphasize that the regional security environment remains highly volatile and complex, with a significant risk of unpredictable military or kinetic escalation.

Embassies issue security warnings

US embassies in Lebanon, Iraq, Bahrain, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia released identical emergency notifications to the public.

The diplomatic missions warned that the broader security apparatus in the region could shift instantly, threatening civilian transit corridors.

The directives outline strict tier-based travel warnings depending on the country:

• Do not travel: The warnings explicitly underscored that American citizens should completely avoid traveling to Lebanon and Iraq.
• Reconsider travel: The department urged citizens to reassess their plans and reconsider any travel to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Airspace closures

In its broadest application, the comprehensive State Department advisory officially encompasses 15 critical destinations across the geopolitical landscape: Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, Oman, Iran, Qatar, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, 'Israel', the West Bank and Gaza, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Yemen.

For citizens currently residing in or traveling through these areas, US authorities have recommended exercising the maximum level of caution.

American citizens must monitor local news closely, continuously verify their commercial flight schedules, and remain alert to the high probability of travel disruptions or sudden airspace closures without prior notice, the embassy alerts stated.

The advisory concluded with an explicit safety mandate, instructing all US nationals that they must immediately take cover and shelter in place in the event that any military attacks occur in their vicinity.

• Amman said the strikes violated sovereignty and threatened regional stability.
• Jordan expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and Kuwait.
• The Kingdom backed both countries' measures to protect their security and citizens.

Jordan condemned on Saturday, the renewed Iranian attacks on the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly State of Kuwait.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates stated that the attacks targeted a power and water distillation plant.

Jordan denounced the operations as a flagrant violation of state sovereignty, a threat to their security, stability, and territorial integrity, a dangerous escalation, and a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

دان الأردن اليوم تجدد الاعتداءات الإيرانية الغاشمة على مملكة البحرين الشقيقة، ودولة الكويت الشقيقة واستهدفت فيها محطة للقوى الكهربائية وتقطير المياه؛ انتهاكا سافرا لسيادة الدول، وتهديدا لأمنها واستقرارها وسلامة أراضيها، وتصعيدا خطيرا، وخرقا صارخا للقانون الدولي وميثاق… pic.twitter.com/At1dX1Cewv

— وزارة الخارجية وشؤون المغتربين الأردنية (@ForeignMinistry) July 18, 2026

Absolute solidarity 

In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates affirmed Jordan's absolute solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain and the brotherly State of Kuwait.

The ministry emphasized that Amman stands firmly alongside both nations in every step they take to protect their sovereignty, security, and the overall safety of their citizens and residents.

Video published on social media on Saturday showing a long line of tanker trucks stuck on a road leading to a damaged bridge in Iran's southern Hormozgan province near Kahoorestan.

Iranian state media reported Friday that two bridges, a railway station and an airport were among civilian infrastructure targeted by US strikes.

The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Health, Hossein Karmanpour, announced on Saturday that a wave of US military attacks spanning the last three weeks has resulted in significant casualties across the country.

According to official health authorities, 50 people have been killed and an additional 500 individuals have been injured, placing a heavy burden on regional emergency medical infrastructure as the conflict continues to escalate.

Iran said Saturday it has suspended its commitment to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding with the United States, as Tehran and Washington trade blows over the Strait of Hormuz.

“We have suspended our commitments in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding,” Kazem Gharibabadi, the country’s Deputy Foreign Minister.

“We…suspended our commitments and are not implementing them and are busy defending the country,” he added in statements cited by Iranian media.

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said Saturday that air raid sirens have been activated, as Iran continues its campaign against the Gulf countries in what it says is “retaliation” for US strikes.

“The siren has been sounded , Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” the ministry said on X.

Kuwait’s army said Saturday that its forces detected and intercepted “hostile” Iranian ballistic missiles and drones fired at the country since dawn today.

The statement said that the "heinous Iranian aggression" continued to target a number of military and security facilities, as well as several vital civilian installations across the country.

“The attacks struck facilities in the oil, electricity, and water sectors, sparking fires and causing extensive damage to multiple facilities and infrastructure,” the statement added.

Kuwait's state oil firm on Saturday reported injuries and damage after an Iranian attack targeting an oil facility, according to the state news agency.

"A vital location in the oil industry was struck by repeated brutal Iranian attacks that resulted in a number of injuries and significant material losses," news agency KUNA cited the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation as saying, adding that the site was evacuated and the injured received medical care.

Video posted on social media on Saturday appear to show the aftermath of a strike in Rask, a city in Iran's southeast Sistan and Baluchestan province.

The US hit Iran for the seventh consecutive night, with Iran threatening a "full-scale offensive" in response to American strikes.

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) said Saturday that its aircraft intercepted and shot down four drones that entered the Kingdom's airspace over the past 24 hours.

The statement said no casualties or material damage were reported as a result of the interceptions.

“The armed forces remain fully prepared to counter any threat targeting the Kingdom's security and the safety of its citizens, whether from drones or missiles, and will take all necessary operational measures to intercept and neutralize such threats,” the JAF concluded the statement.

Kuwait's fire service said Iranian attacks on Saturday sparked fires at two locations in the country, with several firemen injured, after an attack was reported at a power and water plant.

The fire service said on X that it was dealing with "two fires that erupted in two different locations" following the latest Iranian attacks, adding that this "resulted in injuries among firemen and a worker", who were taken to receive care.

Footage shared on social shows what appears to be an Iranian fisherman recovering the wreckage of a US LUCAS drone.

The LUCAS (Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System) is a one-way Kamikaze attack drone developed for the US military.

It has a 650-800 km range and costs about $35,000 per unit.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday left Beirut for Washington, where he is expected to meet Donald Trump, the Lebanese presidency said, after talks between Lebanon and ‘Israel’ wrapped up in Italy.

Aoun will hold discussions "with several American officials on the situation in Lebanon and ways to strengthen the ceasefire", particularly in Lebanon's south, as well as on "the withdrawal of Israel from the Lebanese regions it occupies", the presidency said.

Iran said Saturday that US attacks have damaged two tunnels and a bridge in the province of Hormozgan.

In a statement cited by state media, Iran’s traffic police chief said that some outbound routes from the province had to be closed and rerouted.

“In this morning's attack, two tunnels and one bridge were damaged, disrupting traffic on one of the main outbound transport arteries from Hormozgan province,” said the statement.

“The affected section will reopen only after safety operations are completed and the damaged infrastructure has been repaired,” it added.