Iran and US Trade New Strikes as Hormuz Tensions Rise

US Strike on Pickaxe Mountain Looms, Hormuz Crisis Deepens, War Cost Hits $37.5 Billion

President Trump signals that a major US strike on Iran's heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site could be imminent, while a new 10-day ceasefire proposal offers a narrow diplomatic path to ending the conflict. As Washington weighs its next move, the Pentagon reveals the war has already cost $37.5 billion, with 17 American service members confirmed dead and hundreds more wounded. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine Secretary of State Marco Rubio's warning over freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, the latest US and Iranian strikes across the Gulf, the growing threat to global oil supplies as the Bab el-Mandeb crisis expands, and the mounting pressure on Congress over soaring military spending. We also cover the intelligence behind Pickaxe Mountain, the latest Pentagon casualty figures, the Houthi blockade against Saudi shipping, the fragile ceasefire negotiations involving Qatar, Oman, Egypt and Pakistan, and why the next 24 hours could determine whether diplomacy succeeds or the war enters an even more dangerous phase. Topics covered: * Trump's planned strike on Pickaxe Mountain * Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb shipping crisis * Pentagon reveals $37.5 billion war cost * Latest US-Iran military strikes * Marco Rubio's Strait of Hormuz warning * Iran ceasefire proposal explained * Rising oil prices and global market impact * US casualty update and Pentagon funding request * Lebanon, Hezbollah and regional diplomacy Subscribe to Epic Fury for daily coverage of the US-Iran war, military analysis, geopolitical intelligence, and exclusive premium deep-dive episodes.

Iran Declares Full-Scale War, US Strikes Continue, 10-Day Ceasefire Proposed

Iran has declared the conflict a "full-scale war" as the United States carries out a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes across Iran. At the same time, regional mediators are pushing a new 10-day ceasefire proposal in an attempt to prevent an even wider Middle East war. In Episode 144 of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest military, diplomatic and economic developments shaping the conflict. In this episode: * Iran declares it is now in a full-scale war with the United States * US airstrikes hit nine Iranian cities for a tenth straight night * A proposed 10-day ceasefire aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz * President Trump weighs diplomacy while reinforcing US military forces * Seventeen US service members confirmed killed since the war began * New intelligence points to Iran's fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site * Yemen's Houthis announce a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia * Lebanon's President meets Donald Trump at the White House * Oil prices, global shipping and financial markets react to the latest escalation Epic Fury delivers daily analysis of the US-Iran war, covering military operations, geopolitics, oil markets, diplomacy, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, global security and the wider Middle East conflict.

US Strikes Hit Nuclear Site, 17 US Troops Dead, Oil Surges Above $90

The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, including a strike on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant construction site, as the US-Iran war enters a dangerous new phase. Meanwhile, the American death toll has risen to 17 service members, following fatalities in Jordan and Iraq, marking the deadliest period for US forces in months. In this episode of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we examine why a civilian nuclear project was targeted, the International Atomic Energy Agency's response, Iran's continued missile attacks across the Gulf, and how repeated strikes on Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain are widening the regional conflict. We also break down the latest battle for the Strait of Hormuz, why Brent crude oil has surged above $90 a barrel, and what higher energy prices could mean for the global economy. You'll also hear analysis of Congress' growing opposition to the war, concerns over dwindling US munitions stockpiles, the collapse of the Islamabad ceasefire, and what Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's meeting with President Trump could mean for the next stage of the conflict. If you want clear, fact-based coverage of the Iran war, US military operations, Middle East conflict, oil markets, Trump, and the latest geopolitical developments, subscribe to Epic Fury and never miss a daily briefing.

US Troops Killed in Jordan, Iran Rejects Ceasefire, Trump Expands Airstrikes

Two American service members are confirmed dead after an Iranian missile attack on a US-linked base in Jordan, marking the deadliest escalation since the collapse of the June ceasefire. As the search continues for a missing American soldier, President Trump orders an eighth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran while Tehran formally suspends its ceasefire commitments. In this episode of Epic Fury, we examine the attack in Jordan, Iran's declaration that the ceasefire is no longer valid, and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's warning that President Trump's signature on the peace agreement is "worthless." We also cover the latest strikes across Kuwait, Iraq, Bahrain and the wider Gulf, the growing threat to the Bab el-Mandeb shipping lane, renewed US sanctions on Iranian oil, soaring global oil prices, and the diplomatic efforts struggling to prevent a wider regional war. Stay informed with clear, fact-based analysis of the US-Iran conflict, military operations, geopolitics, oil markets, global security, and the international consequences shaping events every day. Subscribe for daily briefings, and unlock premium bonus episodes exploring the military technology, intelligence operations, historical context, and geopolitical forces driving the conflict.

US Oil Sanctions Return, Seventh Night of Strikes, Kuwait Water Plant Hit

The United States has fully reinstated sanctions on Iranian oil, ending the brief period of sanctions relief and returning Tehran's energy exports to the shadow market. As the Iran oil ban comes back into force, US forces carry out a seventh consecutive night of airstrikes while tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. In this episode, we break down the renewed US bombing campaign, the tightening naval blockade around Kharg Island, conflicting reports from the Strait of Hormuz, and the attack on Kuwait's Shuaiba desalination plant—critical infrastructure that supplies most of the country's drinking water. We explain why this strike could mark a significant escalation in the conflict and what it means for regional security. We also cover President Trump's latest warnings over Kharg Island and Iran's underground nuclear facilities, the growing political battle in Washington over funding the war, the latest diplomatic developments, and how renewed sanctions and continued fighting are impacting global oil prices, energy markets, inflation, and international trade. Subscribe to Epic Fury for daily analysis of the Iran war, US foreign policy, military operations, the Strait of Hormuz, global geopolitics, energy security, and the economic consequences of one of the world's most consequential conflicts.