US-Iran Situation Report — 2026-07-22 01:35 UTC

US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site known as 'Pickaxe Mountain' 'pretty soon, and very heavily', according to Al Jazeera. The threat represents a potential major escalation in the Iran-US conflict.

US Central Command confirmed the completion of the 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran at 01:00 UTC July 22, having struck Iranian military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems. The 11th night of strikes is currently ongoing.

In response to the nuclear threat, Iranian officials have threatened to expand the war in the region. The conflict has already involved reciprocal strikes, with Iran previously targeting US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated that the war has cost $37.5 billion to date.