Scope: Federal
Branch: Executive
Severity: Red
Date occurred: July 29, 2026
Phase: Jul-Aug 2026
On July 29-30, 2026, U.S. strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island hit a residential home, killing a family of three including a two-year-old. The strikes are part of a campaign to pressure Iran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, closed since the war began February 28, 2026.
Sources
- CNN
- CBS News