US and Iran exchange waves of attacks amid expanding Middle East conflict

The United States launched new military strikes against Iran after Tehran's attempted attack, with U.S. Central Command confirming the operations hours after President Trump vowed a forceful response. Saudi Arabia acknowledged direct involvement in the war for the first time, and Egypt reported being attacked as regional hostilities intensify across multiple countries.

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Iran War Live Updates: Middle East Faces Expanded War as Iran and U.S. Reignite Attacks (Gift Article)

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This war completely fails the Powell Doctrine is a military strategy stating that the United States should only use military force when vital national security interests are threatened, objectives are clear, and overwhelming force is applied. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07... Egypt said it had come under attack from an unidentified drone. Earlier, Saudi Arabia acknowledged direct involvement in the