Mapping the latest US strikes across Iran

EXPLAINERUS attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.Published On 15 Jul 2026The United States military has launched hundreds of air attacks across Iran over the past week, killing at least 35 people and wounding 300, according to Iranian health officials.The US, which has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran, said it targeted military sites along the country’s southern coast and near the Strait of Hormuz, despite a ceasefire agreement.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Why has Lindsey Graham’s sister inherited his Senate seat after his death?list 2 of 4Will Lindsey Graham’s death affect Israel’s standing in Washington?list 3 of 4As the US restarts war on Iran, is its weapons stockpile running low?list 4 of 4US strikes marine control tower in Iranend of listIran, meanwhile, carried out attacks on US military facilities across the region, raising fears of a return to all-out war.Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi on Wednesday condemned Iran’s “treacherous” attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, including strikes on infrastructure and facilities that injured Kuwaiti military personnel, saying they risked dragging the region into “further chaos and instability”.In a statement, al-Budaiwi described the attacks as an unprecedented escalation and accused Iran of disregarding international norms. Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have also intercepted incoming missiles and drones in recent days.Where has the US struck Iran?Iranian media has reported explosions in several cities and on islands along the country’s southern coast and mainland over the past week: Aqqala, Ahvaz, Bampur, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Chabahar, Chabahar port, Dasht-e Azadegan, Dehloran, Farvar, Hajiabad, Hoveyzeh, Iranshahr airport, Isfahan, Jask, Kabudarahang, Khondab, Konark, Bandar-e Mahshahr, Qeshm, Sirik, Vesiyan.According to the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED), US strikes occurred in May and June as well, targeting Bandar Abbas, Bandar-e Lengeh, Kong, Qeshm Island and Shahid Raahbar naval base.Iran’s southern waters are home to more than 30 islands, several of which lie along the Strait of Hormuz and form a defensive arc.