Pulse Briefing: Strait Hormuz strikes civilian, Iranian threats halt all, US nuclear infrastructure strikes - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

The U.S.-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has intensified into its fourth day with strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and Iranian cruise missile attacks on oil tankers killing crew members. Tehran is threatening to halt all Middle East energy exports as oil prices rise. Lithuania reports Russia is planning attacks on NATO infrastructure. The Pulse Briefing is a daily preparedness-intelligence briefing on the national and geopolitical developments that matter for prepared families: energy, supply chains, security, health, and the economy.