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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-18 at 16:01
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- Jul 18, 2026
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HEADLINES Iran's Khamenei blasts US, vows harsher costs US confirms casualties as Iran strikes persist Poll tilts toward anti-Netanyahu bloc in Israel The time is now 4:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In Iranian Retaliation, Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei said that the signature of the US president on the memorandum of understanding is worthless and unreliable, warning that the American approach is defined by bullying, hegemonic ambition and savagery. He asserted that the American enemy seeks to ignite further war, impose heavier costs and suffer greater disgrace, adding that the noble Iranian nation and the Axis of Resistance have unforgettable lessons in store. His remarks come as the United States and Iran have launched days of strikes against each other, with US airstrikes early Saturday killing three people and wounding eight in Hormozgan province as the two sides continued to exchange fire. In US Military Role, United States Central Command said two service members were killed in action, one is missing in action, and four were injured during Iranian strikes on Friday in Jordan. CENTCOM’s statement noted that the fatalities occurred as US and partner forces defended against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks. The missing service member is the other casualty of the action, and the four injured were evacuated to Jordanian hospitals and have since been discharged; other personnel evaluated for minor injuries have returned to duty. The command said it would withhold further information, including identities, until 24 hours after next of kin are identified. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth offered condolences on X. Iran is reported to have targeted sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and the UAE over the we…