US Conducts Continued Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has launched a new series of strikes against Iran, marking the second consecutive night of military action. Iran has responded by expanding its attacks on Gulf states. (sources: cnn, theguardian, france24)
The US military has targeted Iranian military sites following escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran has increased its military actions against neighboring Gulf states.
- The US has conducted strikes against Iran for two consecutive nights.
- Iran has stated that diplomatic efforts have been unsuccessful.
- Iran has expanded its military operations to include attacks on Gulf states.
Why it matters
The ongoing military actions could further destabilize the region and impact international relations.
↓ Congress can act on this
6 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HR1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025.
HR1422 · 119th Congress
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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What HR1422 actually does
This story is about July 12, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for a second night. This bill would require sanctions on foreign actors involved in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion tied to Iranian energy.
If passed, it would:
- require sanctions on foreign actors involved in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion tied to Iranian energy • expand non-military pressure on Iran’s revenue streams.
5 other bills moving on this issue
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This story is about July 12, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for a second night. This bill would direct removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific authorization.
If passed, it would
- direct removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent a declaration of war or specific authorization • preserve a narrow imminent-attack exception while forcing Congress to own any larger war decision.
This story is about July 12, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for a second night. This bill would direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress specifically authorizes.
If passed, it would
- direct the President to remove U.S. forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless Congress specifically • reinforce Congress’s role before a broader U.S.-Iran war develops.
This story is about July 12, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for a second night. This bill would make the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent by repealing its sunset clause.
If passed, it would
- make the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent by repealing its sunset clause • preserve sanctions tied to Iran’s energy sector and weapons-related transactions.
This story is about July 12, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for a second night. This bill would impose additional sanctions and modify existing Iran sanctions authorities.
If passed, it would
- impose additional sanctions and modify existing Iran sanctions authorities • require additional reporting on legal mechanisms for victims to enforce judgments against Iran.
This story is about July 12, 2026 — US launches strikes on Iran for a second night. This bill would prohibit federal funds from being used for military force in or against Iran without a declaration of war or new statutory.
If passed, it would
- prohibit federal funds from being used for military force in or against Iran without a declaration of war or new • clarify that older AUMFs do not authorize war against Iran.