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Iran strikes Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain; Kyiv hit by major Russian ballistic attack
Herz — World Desk · · 30s summary · 3 min read
The essentials
On July 18, 2026, Iran launched simultaneous attacks against Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain as U.S. airstrikes on Iran entered their second week. The previous day, two American soldiers were killed in Jordan. Iran's toll stands at 50 dead and over 500 wounded since U.S. strikes began. On July 19, Kyiv suffered one of the largest Russian ballistic attacks: approximately 40 missiles and 125 drones struck the capital over five hours, killing at least 1 and wounding 7.
- Iran attacks Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain on July 18, 2026
- Two American soldiers killed in Jordan on July 17, 2026
- Iranian toll: 50 dead and over 500 wounded since U.S. strikes began
- Kyiv struck by ~40 missiles and 125 drones on July 19, 2026
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What we know
On July 18, 2026, Iran launched simultaneous attacks against Kuwait – targeting a power plant, a desalination facility, and an oil installation –, Jordan and Bahrain. These strikes occurred as U.S. airstrikes on Iranian territory entered their second week.
The previous day, on July 17, 2026, two American military personnel were killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan.
The GCC characterized the Iranian attacks against Kuwait as 'war crimes'.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader since March 8, 2026, threatened Washington with what he called 'unforgettable lessons'.
unforgettable lessons
— Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, referencing announced retaliation against Washington
Figures from the Iran–U.S. conflict
According to The Guardian, since U.S. airstrikes on Iran began, the Iranian toll stands at 50 dead and over 500 wounded.
50
Iranian deaths since U.S. strikes began
+500
Iranian wounded since U.S. strikes began
2
American soldiers killed in Jordan (July 17, 2026)
A historically unpopular conflict
According to The Economist of July 19, 2026, the war conducted by the United States against Iran is the least popular conflict in American history since the advent of public opinion polling. The same analysis indicates that public support rarely increases as conflicts persist.
The July 19 attack on Kyiv
On July 19, 2026, Russia conducted one of its largest ballistic attacks against Kyiv. Approximately 40 missiles and 125 drones struck the Ukrainian capital over five hours, causing at least 1 death, 7 wounded, and fires in five districts.
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