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At least 13 Iranian cities come under US strikes — media
No information on casualties from the airstrikes has been reported, according to NourNews agency
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Ariana News
· Jul 12, 2026
Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf
The post Tahawol: Iranian attacks on US bases in Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 13, 2026
Iranian Media Reports Wider US Strikes Across Southern, Western Iran
TEHRAN, July 13: Iranian media reported early Monday that the latest wave of US strikes targeted a broader range of locations across southern and western Iran than in previous days...
Sputnik
· Jul 12, 2026
US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure
The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.
9 News Australia
· Jul 12, 2026
Strait of Hormuz closed once again | 9 News Australia
The US has unleashed another powerful round of strikes on Iran, with Tehran responding by targeting multiple US-linked sites across the Middle East. | Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6 FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #BREAKINGNEWS #9NEWS #AUSTRALIA
Al Arabiya English
· Jun 28, 2026
US Military Conducts Strikes Against Iranian Targets
Footage released by the US military shows multiple strikes on Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to “continued Iranian aggression.” #US #Iran
BRICS News
· Jul 12, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian strikes near Iraq's border reportedly kill 3 specialized HIMARS ope [...]
JUST IN: Iranian strikes near Iraq's border reportedly kill 3 specialized HIMARS operators and severely injure 12 technical crew members.@BRICSNews
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow
Explosions have reportedly been heard in multiple cities across Iran, according to Iranian state media. The United States has not yet confirmed whether it was behind the latest strikes, as fears mount the escalating tit-for-tat attacks could reignite a broader conflict in the Middle East. The reported blasts come after Iran targeted US military bases following dozens of American strikes on sites across Iran.
DawnNews English
· Jul 12, 2026
BREAKING: Iran Reports Attacks on Qeshm Island as Kuwait Border Sites Hit and Power Grid Damaged |
Iran has reported attacks on Qeshm Island, while damage has also been reported at sites near Kuwait’s border and to power infrastructure. The developments come amid heightened tensions across the Gulf region, raising concerns over regional security, energy infrastructure, and the risk of further escalation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #qeshmisland #kuwait #gulfcrisis #middleeast #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
India TV News
· Jun 27, 2026
WATCH: US releases video of strikes on Iran as Tehran says attack failed to cause any damage
The United States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday released a video showing its strikes multiple Iranian sites in response to Tehran's attack on a vessel which was existing the Strait of Hormuz.
Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
— Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
Euronews
· Jul 13, 2026
US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.
The Media Line
· Jul 13, 2026
Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes
The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes [] The post Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes appeared first on The Media Line.
Iran Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as arenas for US attacks
Tehran has maintained that its strikes against American bases in the region are strictly defensiveIran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases.The US continued striking targets in Iran early on Monday local time, marking the fourth consecutive night of bombardment. On Sunday, Iran responded by firing
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 10, 2026
Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks
A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the U.S. said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country’s theocracy hasn’t directly [] The post Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: IRGC hits airbases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain; US says Tehran doesn't control Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said it struck dozens of targets at multiple locations across Iran in a fresh wave of attacks. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in the Gulf.
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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The Eastern Herald
· Jul 10, 2026
After US Stops Striking Iran, New Explosions Hit Bushehr. No One Claims Them.
Unattributed strikes hit southern Iran's Bushehr province and other areas hours after US Central Command said it had concluded its latest round of attacks. Iran's parliament warned the UAE while Tehran launched missile strikes against US bases in four Gulf countries.
NBC News
· Jun 27, 2026
U.S. military releases video of new Iran strike
New video released by the U.S. military shows the most recent strikes in Iran, what CENTCOM calls a “powerful response” to an Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. NBC News’ Elise Preston reports.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran carries out strikes on US bases across region
TEHRAN, July 13 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had carried out a series of attacks targeting US military bases across the region, in retaliation for US attacks against the country. The IRGC issued three separate statements detailing the strikes, which it said were retaliation for US attacks []
MeidasTouch
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: US STRIKES IRAN AGAIN…WAR UPDATES 7/7/26
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World Israel News
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran fires missiles, drones at US sites in Kuwait; worker injured by falling shrapnel
Similar Iranian strikes were reported in Bahrain, Jordan, Oman and Qatar. The post Iran fires missiles, drones at US sites in Kuwait; worker injured by falling shrapnel appeared first on World Israel News.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"
Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.
The Tribune
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm
The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 29, 2026
How U.S. and Israeli Strikes Shattered Iran’s Iconic Monuments
Recent Israeli airstrikes on March 7 and 9 caused significant damage to historic sites in Isfahan, Iran, including the Naqsh-e Jahan square and the Chehel Sotoun Palace. These strikes shook ancient domes and minarets and left debris across a 400-year-old royal complex. Rasoul Mosavi, a local security guard, expressed his deep connection to these buildings, [] The post How U.S. and Israeli Strikes Shattered Iran’s Iconic Monuments appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Assahifa
· Jul 10, 2026
Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign
A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...
Associated Press
· Jul 12, 2026
US launches airstrikes on Iran after a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning. The U.S. military’s Central Command said it hit some 140 targets in the strikes, far more than the last two rounds. Jon Gambrell from The Associated Press explains. #iran #usa #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
The Age
· Jul 7, 2026
US military launches new ‘powerful strikes’ against Iran after ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The strikes were in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the waterway, US Central Command said.
Tehran Times
· Jun 27, 2026
US bombs MoU
TEHRAN – Iran carried out fresh attacks against U.S. military installations in the region on Friday night in response to earlier American strikes on Iran’s southern territories, attacks that have further raised doubts about Washington’s genuine commitment to peace and whether a final agreement with the Trump administration remains feasible.
CNN
· Jul 9, 2026
'Gun to the knife fight': Ret. Admiral reveals what US holds over Iran
The US has launched more strikes against Iran “to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” US Central Command said Wednesday. Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Bushehr, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Abbas and Sirik. Iran’s deputy foreign minister called Trump a “criminal,” with one official telling CNN his comments were “disgusting.” 0:00 Ret. Admiral Stavridis on bringing a 'gun to the knife fight' 3:12 Pleitgen describes the mood in Iran amid the ceasefire's end 5:33 How can an attack affect oil prices? 7:17 Where the US strikes are hitting Iran Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Iran #Trump #News
NDTV
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran Under Fresh Fire: Explosions Hit Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik As US Strikes Continue
Monday's strikes are the latest in a string of American attacks on Iranian military and coastal infrastructure that have unfolded almost daily since the IRGC struck commercial vessels transiting the...
Al-Monitor
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in strait
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, July 13 (Reuters) - U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.Iran's Revolutionary Guardssaid on Monday they targeted U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, destroyed radar systems in Oman, and struck fuel tanks and ammunition depots at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan in their latest response to another wave of U.S. strikes.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
US expands Iran strikes Iran hitting fishing piers near nuclear plant
Iranian officials say US strikes across Bushehr province damaged civilian infrastructure, including areas near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, airports, logistical facilities and fishing wharfs where several fishing boats caught fire. The US says strikes were aimed at military targets. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
BOL News
· Jun 27, 2026
US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
United States has carried out strikes on Iran. The post US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.
Brisbane Times
· Jun 28, 2026
US accused of breaking truce amid strikes against Iran
The US said it has struck multiple targets in Iran, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire and prompted a vow of retaliation.
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Bahrain Calls on UN Security Council to Compel Iran to Stop its Repeated Attacks
New York, July 02 (QNA) - Bahrain said that the recent Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting vital civilian-populated areas were not isolated incidents but part of a continuous series of repeated attacks that began on Feb. 28.
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over shipping and oil enforcement. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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