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Iran and US Exchange Fresh Strikes Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions – Reports

Sputnik

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July 12, 2026

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An Iranian strike targeted a US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with American attacks along Iran's southern coast reported shortly after.

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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

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

IRGC strikes Gulf after US attacks kill at least 14 in Iran

The US and Iran exchanged another round of attacks, as President Trump says Iran is eager to negotiate despite ongoing military escalation. Rising oil price concerns and domestic political pressure in the US continue to cloud the prospects for a lasting peace. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can the cycle of US, Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz be stopped? - analysis

While the US and Iran continue to trade strikes after the Memorandum of Understanding, the question of an easy solution comes down to military advantages in the Gulf region.

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

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

US strikes around 90 targets in Iran as conflict escalates; Tehran hits Bahrain, Kuwait bases

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes for the second consecutive day, with Washington targeting Iranian military sites and Tehran retaliating by attacking US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened further escalation, fuelling fears of an oil crisis as shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply. Responding to the []

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

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Related coverage for "Iran and US Exchange Fresh Strikes Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions – Reports": Sweden Herald — US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region. TRT World — IRGC strikes Gulf after US attacks kill at least 14 in Iran. The Jerusalem Post — Can the cycle of US, Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz be stopped? - analysis. The Independent — Iran-US war live: Washington and Tehran ‘agree to halt strikes’ as further talks expected. The Tribune — US strikes around 90 targets in Iran as conflict escalates; Tehran hits Bahrain, Kuwait bases. CBC News — U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz