FranceOn July 18, 2026, the United States launched its eighth consecutive wave of airstrikes against Iran's Revolutionary Guard in retaliation for the killing of two U.S. troops at an airbase in Jordan, with a third soldier reported missing in action. This marks the first U.S. casualties from direct Iranian fire since the start of the conflict. The attacks come amid ongoing Iranian assaults on Gulf neighbors, including Kuwait, which accused Tehran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as an oil facility and power and water plants. In response, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, threatened 'unforgettable lessons' for continued U.S. attacks and criticized Washington for violating the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), calling the U.S. president's signature on the agreement 'worthless and invalid'.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the military actions by both the U.S. and Iran, citing official statements from U.S. Central Command and Iran's Supreme Leader. It includes multiple perspectives—U.S. military actions, Iranian accusations, and Kuwait's criticism—without overtly favoring one
