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Iran and US trade strikes as tensions escalate

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched attacks on the U.S. in response to the 'aggression of the American army,' while U.S. Central Command said American forces carried out strikes on dozens of targets across multiple locations in Iran. #iran #straitofhormuz #irgc #usa #strike #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iran-declares-strait-hormuz-closed-unauthorised-vessel-hit-2026-07-11/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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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

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

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

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.

Real Clear Politics

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, U.S. Exchange Strikes as Tensions Strain Peace Deal

Iran, U.S. Exchange Strikes as Tensions Strain Peace Deal

Vanguard News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The post US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

RTÉ News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran and US exchange further back-and-forth strikes

The United States and Iran traded strikes for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran and US trade strikes in Hormuz power struggle

Iran and US trade strikes in Hormuz power struggle

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, but left the door open

News24

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· Jun 27, 2026

News24 | US strikes Iran after ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire, says Trump

The US and Iran traded military strikes after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardising a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.

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 ...

Iran Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

US very nature is to break promises Iran

Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes several times since Friday, threatening to upend a tentative interim peace dealThe very nature of the US is to break its promises and treaties, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday, following renewed attacks on the Islamic Republic's coastal infrastructure.Iran and the US exchanged strikes on Friday for the first tim

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.

All Israel News

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran trade blows and accusations over Strait of Hormuz transit freedom

US, Iran trade blows and accusations over Strait of Hormuz transit freedom

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 26, 2026

US and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire

The United States and Iran traded military strikes after Washington on Friday accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire as diplomats struggle to contain the Middle East war.US Central Command said the American strikes, against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar positions, were a response to unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces that clearly violated the ceasefire.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []

Le Monde

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· Jul 8, 2026

Video: US strikes Iran in response to new attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The renewed tensions between Washington and Tehran come just 20 days after both sides signed a memorandum of understanding that was meant to guarantee the security of this shipping lane, which is crucial for global hydrocarbon trade.

NPR News

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· Jun 29, 2026

U.S.-Iran peace talks in question after weekend attacks in the Gulf

Iran and the U.S. traded attacks over the weekend, throwing into question technical talks that were set to take place this week to advance the interim deal agreed earlier this month.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran retaliatory strikes ‘to be expected’ amid MOU setbacks

Naval Warfare Senior Research Fellow Brent Sadler says the back-and-forth strikes between the US and Iran were to be expected. “This is partly to be expected
 the Iranians are trying to exercise leverage by attacking shipping, and they’re facing the response,” Mr Sadler told Sky News Australia. “This is not your traditional, diplomatic approach to a ceasefire; this is very much President Trump’s approach.”

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

US Iran war LIVE updates: US attacks Iran after ‘ceasefire violation’; IRGC strikes back and warns of ‘broader response’

US-Iran war LIVE updates: The US and Iran once again traded strikes as the US accused Tehran of launching attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. The flare-up threatens the fragile truce that ended months of war in the region.

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.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between the countries might be “over.”

CNN

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran exchanged strikes as tensions flare over the vital Strait of Hormuz. CNN's Julia Benbrook breaks down what it means for the ceasefire.

Arise News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz As US And Tehran Exchange Fresh Strikes 

US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, raising fears over global energy supplies.

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 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 []

DawnNews English

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· Jun 30, 2026

US-Iran Talks Update: Doha Meeting Uncertain as Trump Weighs In

Negotiations between the United States and Iran remain uncertain as both countries prepare to send technical teams to Doha this week. #US #Iran #Pakistan #Trump #Doha #Israel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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.

Irish News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran and US trade fire as Donald Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Oil prices shot up following comments by the US president.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

The developments come during a fragile time for the US and Iran as they work to negotiate a permanent end to the war.

BRICS News

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· Jun 29, 2026

JUST IN: đŸ‡șđŸ‡žđŸ‡źđŸ‡· US says negotiations with Iran won't be easy and there is a possibility tal [...]

JUST IN: US says negotiations with Iran won't be easy and there is a possibility talks will fail, MSNBC reports.@BRICSNews

Haaretz

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens to 'decimate' Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him

The warning came as Washington and Tehran traded accusations of violating last month's interim deal, while the U.S. pressed Iran to halt attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran accused Washington of imposing sanctions prohibited under the agreement

Tehran Times

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· Jul 1, 2026

Energy, economic pressure brought US closer to an agreement

The Iran newspaper, in an interview with former diplomat and central banker Seyyed Mohammad Hossein Adeli, reviewed the latest developments between Iran and the United States. Adeli said that a new round of Iran–US negotiations has begun at a moment when, after agreeing to end the war, both sides are now seeking to resolve Iran’s nuclear file as the second and final stage.

The Hill

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· Jun 28, 2026

Live updates: Zohran Mamdani, Bill Cassidy hit Sunday shows; US-Iran ceasefire tested by fresh strikes

The U.S. and Iran have traded attacks this weekend, threatening the two sides' 60-day ceasefire and negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Iran on Sunday launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, two key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf. Iran's attacks came after U.S. forces conducted additional strikes against multiple Iranian targets in...

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US exchange strikes as tensions rise over ceasefire deal

Iran and the United States traded fresh military strikes on Sunday while accusing each other of violating the peace memorandum signed less than two weeks ago, raising new concerns over the future of their ceasefire.

DNyuz

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· Jul 8, 2026

Divisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.

Even before the United States launched new strikes Wednesday on Iran and President Trump cast doubt on the countries’ cease-fire, divisions over the agreement were already emerging within Iran’s leadership. The developments of the past day have deepened those fractures, pitting one faction of Iranian officials who favor negotiation with Washington against hard-liners who vehemently []

Informed Comment

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties

How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran, Afghanistan target $10bn in trade by 2029

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran and Afghanistan are targeting 10 billion in annual bilateral trade within three years, an Iranian trade official said Monday.

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

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