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Attacks by the U.S. and Iran intensify across the Middle East

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July 9, 2026

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The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.

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India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East

The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan

Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

Civil defense sirens activated in Bahrain, residents told to take shelter — ministry

Iran’s Press TV channel previously reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy

The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.

Latestly.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Middle East Conflict: Oil Tanker Hit by Unidentified Projectile in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran-US Tensions

The attack came as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated, with both sides accusing each other of violating a recently reached ceasefire and carrying out fresh military strikes.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher

The United States and Iran exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes over the weekend and into Monday, widening the conflict across the Gulf as Tehran targeted U.S. military facilities in [] The post Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇶🇮🇷 Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.

JUST IN: Iraq launches operation targeting Iraqi politicians loyal to Iran.@BRICSNews

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim

USA TODAY

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· 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/

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes ...Click to read more

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran buries its slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad, hits U.S. military targets in Arab Gulf states

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a ‌three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along with Konarak, Choghadak and Bandar []

Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

Iran attacked Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, after US strikes in retaliation for an attack against a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 9, 2026

[Video] The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets.

The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets. The Islamic Republic is the biggest sponsor of terrorism, and they will not stop until they are stopped. The US is finally standing up to the bullies in Tehran. Finish the job!

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as fragile truce faces threat; Sensex tanks 1,677 points

The United States and Iran launched missile strikes on each other on Wednesday, jeopardising the fragile three-week-old ceasefire and sparking fears of an all-out war in West Asia. The US also reimposed sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices soaring. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, rose 6 per cent, to 78 a barrel. In India, []

Vatican News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches new strikes as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz ​

The U.S. conducts a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read all

Birmingham’s Real Talk

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· Jul 13, 2026

U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as both sides carried out new attacks across the region. CNN's live coverage said A...

WRAL News

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· Jul 8, 2026

After launching strikes on Iran, Trump says ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue

The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. U.S. President Donald Trump said later that the interim agreeme...

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US return to war?

The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran over latest ship attack

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries in the Middle East including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait [] The post US strikes Iran over latest ship attack appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

The United States launched a major military assault against Iran early Sunday morning, striking approximately 140 targets in response to an Iranian attack on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial maritime strike left the vessel ablaze and one crew member missing, triggering an immediate and heavy U.S. aerial response. Iran [] US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

NPR News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging strikes, with the U.S. military saying it hit 140 targets in Iran overnight, while Iran said it responded with fire toward Jordan and other Gulf states.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran strikes U.S. forces in Middle East

Iran strikes U.S. forces in Middle East

ArcaMax

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran trade fresh attacks that put ceasefire under strain

The U.S. and Iran traded attacks targeting each other’s military infrastructure, signaling no letup in several days of escalation that are straining a ceasefire underpinning peace talks. In the latest barrage on Sunday, Iran’s Islamic ...

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 8, 2026

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Exercise Restraint, Return To Diplomacy': India On Fresh Middle-East Tensions

Following the strikes reportedly by Iran, the US attacked a number of Iranian military installations. Iran also fired missiles on Kuwait and Bahrain.

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran conflict escalates as US strikes continue, Gulf states targeted

Iran conflict escalates as US strikes continue, Gulf states targeted

MeidasTouch

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: US STRIKES IRAN AGAIN…WAR UPDATES 7/7/26

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South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive, straining ceasefire

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. The US military said earlier it had struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the ‌Strait of...

Ariana News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf

The latest escalation marks one of the most intense exchanges since the conflict began earlier this year, raising fresh concerns about regional stability. The post US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 9, 2026

Breaking: US launches fresh Iran strikes amid renewed tension in war, see details

Donald Trump-led US has launched new strikes on Iran as tensions escalated. The Islamic Republic subsequently orchestrated attacks in some Arab nations.

B92.net

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· Jul 8, 2026

America launches new wave of attacks; Explosions reported in many Iranian cities; Trump: "This is retaliation"

Middle East conflict – Day 130. The United States military said that, on the orders of U.S. President Donald Trump, it had launched new attacks on Iran.

Haaretz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Pawns or power brokers? Gulf states again seek to sway U.S.-Iran war

An Arab official told Haaretz that Iran's strikes aim to pressure Gulf states into pushing Washington to halt its attacks – a move they say undermines their mediation efforts

The Independent

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran-US war live: Washington and Tehran ‘agree to halt strikes’ as further talks expected

Iran and the US traded attacks in the Gulf in recent days as each accused the other of violating an interim ceasefire deal

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

How Iran war challenged US global standing

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The US attack on Iran was meant to project strength. Instead, it became a turning point that exposed Washington's strategic limits and eroded its global credibility.

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