🔴 Middle East live: More than 30 killed in recent US strikes on Iran, Tehran says

Live Middle East Issued on: 15/07/2026 - 03:08Modified: 15/07/2026 - 10:40 By: Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location during what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 14, 2026. © US Central Command handout via Reuters An Iranian government spokesperson on Wednesday said more than 30 civilians were killed in US air strikes targeting the country’s southern region in “recent days”. Tehran was quick to retaliate with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain all reporting attacks. The strike exchanges come as the US naval blockade on Iranian ports resumed. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: • US President Donald Trump announced a reversal of his plan to charge a 20% toll