The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran for the tenth consecutive day on Monday. These actions, directed by President Trump, aim to weaken Iran’s military capabilities in attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (Centcom).

Recent U.S. attacks have expanded, and Iran has responded by striking U.S. outposts in Gulf countries. In the past three days, three U.S. service members have died, two in Jordan and one in Iraq. On Monday, Kuwaiti forces reported their air defense systems were intercepting Iranian munitions.

The Pentagon confirmed that nearly 100 U.S. service members have been injured since July 7 when hostilities intensified. Most injuries were minor, with 96 percent of those affected returning to duty. An Iranian-backed group in Yemen, the Houthis, announced they plan to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, increasing the risk to global oil supplies.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine will testify before the Senate on Tuesday about the White House’s supplemental funding request. Their appearance comes after the recent escalation that resulted in U.S. service member deaths.

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg has urged the deployment of U.S. ground troops in Iran and a new American negotiating team. Concerns grow that the recent deaths may lead to further escalation by President Trump.

Other news on Monday involves a man arrested for detonating an explosive outside a federal building in New York City, as reported by the FBI.

Upcoming events include testimony from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine before the Senate Appropriations Committee at 10 a.m. ET on the White House’s $87 billion supplemental request. Additionally, discussions on the current state of the U.S.-Iran conflict are scheduled by various organizations.