Nearly 100 US service members have suffered some level of injury since July 7, the Pentagon said, as the United States and Iran exchanged another night of strikes.
If you’re just joining us, here’s what else to know:
- US casualties: A Pentagon spokesperson said most of the almost 100 injuries suffered by American troops were “minor concussions,” but CNN reported on Monday that the US military has been slow to disclose injuries to troops, saying the delay was intended to protect service members.
- Return of killed troops: A dignified transfer for US service members killed in the war — originally expected for Tuesday — will take place Wednesday, according to a Trump administration official. US President Donald Trump was originally expected to attend. Trump had earlier warned that Tehran would pay for the deaths of three service members over the past few days.
- 10th night of strikes: The US completed more strikes against Iran Monday night into Tuesday, targeting Iranian command centers and maritime capabilities, the military said. Iranian state media reported explosions in several locations, including Bandar Abbas, Qeshm and the Bemani district in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province.
- Hormuz attacks: The British maritime authority said the crew aboard a vessel reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday abandoned ship and were in a lifeboat. Daily shipping traffic in the waterway has consistently dropped, with just nine vessels passing through on Monday, according to MarineTraffic data. The US military, however, said it has “helped facilitate the transit of approximately 900 commercial vessels” since early May.
- Regional impacts: The escalating conflict has impacted the wider Middle East region. Kuwait said it intercepted “hostile” missiles and drones overnight, and Jordan said it intercepted and downed three missiles launched from Iranian territory. Meanwhile, the US is increasing aircraft numbers in the Middle East, with dozens of US fuelers arriving in Israel in recent days.
- Ceasefire proposal: Mediators have floated a 10-day ceasefire between the US and Iran, but Washington has downplayed the prospect of Trump accepting it.
- Israel-Lebanon conflict: The Israeli military said it has begun a “pilot program” for partial withdrawal from Lebanon by transferring control of three villages in southern Lebanon to the Lebanese military. This stems from a 14-point framework signed by Israel and Lebanon after US-mediated talks.
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