The U.S. military concluded its 13th night of strikes against Iran, while Bahrain issued shelter warnings and oil prices surged past $100 per barrel.

The U.S. military completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran on Friday, July 24, 2026, aimed at degrading the country's ability to threaten commercial shipping. The operation concluded shortly before 5 a.m. local time, hours before Bahrain activated sirens to warn residents of incoming fire. The ongoing conflict, centered on control of the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered broader regional instability and a significant spike in international oil prices.

Casualties and Military Targets

Iranian state media reported that four people were killed and nine injured during the bombardment. Reported strikes hit various locations, including the outskirts of Ahvaz, Lorestan province, and the port city of Bandar Abbas. Additional blasts occurred on Qeshm Island, which houses naval assets such as drone boats, and in Isfahan province, the site of a major air base and a nuclear facility.

Economic Impact and Houthi Involvement

The conflict has expanded to the Red Sea, where Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted two Saudi oil tankers. This development threatens the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for 12% of global trade. As a result of the disruptions, Brent crude oil prices rose more than 6% to approximately $100 a barrel, the highest level since May.

Diplomatic and Legal Tensions

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Tehran on July 23 to advocate for peace, promising that Iraqi territory would not be used for attacks on Iran. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced plans to use sanctioned Iranian funds held by the U.S. to cover damages to ships and cargo. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the proposal, warning that such actions could lead to global financial instability.