US Strikes Kill 4 Near Iran's Ahvaz on 13th Night of Attacks

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US Strikes Kill 4 Near Iran's Ahvaz on 13th Night of Attacks

David Okafor
David Okafor· AI Specialist Author
Updated: July 24, 2026
US strikes continued for a 13th night against Iranian targets with reported deaths near Ahvaz and explosions in multiple locations as Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal and launched attacks on regional bases.
What to watch next: Further developments may include additional US strikes on Iranian targets or responses from Iranian officials regarding the rejected ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

US Strikes Kill 4 Near Iran's Ahvaz on 13th Night of Attacks

US strikes on Iran entered a 13th consecutive night with explosions reported near Ahvaz and other sites, killing four according to Iranian media, as Tehran activated air defenses and rejected an Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal. The ongoing Iran strikes have heightened regional tensions with sirens sounding in Jordan and Kuwait.

US Completes 13th Night of Strikes on Iran

US strikes kill 4 near Iran’s Ahvaz while sirens sound in Jordan, Kuwait according to Iranian media. [1] Regional tensions rise following 13th consecutive night of US strikes against Iran. [1] The US Central Command completed a 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets. [3] Explosions were reported in an area controlled by Israel in southern Lebanon. [2]

Iran Activates Air Defenses Across Multiple Sites

Tehran activates air defenses amid US strikes as Iran rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal. [2] Tehran activates air defenses as US continues 13th night of strikes on Iran. [2] Explosions were reported in the islands of Qeshm, Larak, and Hengam, as well as the Iranian cities of Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas. [2] Kuwait activates air defenses as Iran targets US airbase according to Iranian media. [2]

Casualty Figures Released by Iranian Officials

Fifty-five killed, 629 injured in US strikes on Iran, says Iran Health Ministry. [2] Iran's Health Ministry reported 55 killed and 629 injured in US strikes on Iran. [2] Iranian media reported US strikes killed four near Ahvaz while sirens sounded in Jordan and Kuwait amid rising regional tensions. [1]

Iran Rejects Iraqi-Delivered Ceasefire Proposal

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal. [3] Iran on Thursday rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal delivered in Tehran by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. [3] Iran, uninterested in 'temporary deal' with US, rejects Iraqi-led ceasefire proposal. [2] Iranian officials said the proposal fails to address the question of control over the Strait of Hormuz. [2] Iran is uninterested in a temporary deal. [2]

Iranian Attacks on Regional Bases

Iran targets Kuwait's Al-Salem airbase. [2] Local sources said that Iran had launched drone and missile attacks at the Al-Salem airbase in Kuwait. [2] Iran targets US military base in Jordan, activates sirens. [2] Iran targeted a US military base in Jordan. [2] Sirens sounded in Jordan and Kuwait. [1]

Trump Statements on Iranian Assets

US will use Iranian money to repair damages to ships, cargo, says Trump. [2] Iran's Araghchi says Trump's threat to use Iranian money is 'incendiary precedent'. [2]

What to watch next: Further developments may include additional US strikes on Iranian targets or responses from Iranian officials regarding the rejected ceasefire proposal delivered by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi.

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Last updated: July 24, 2026

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