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Iran confirms death of its naval defense officer

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July 12, 2026

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Iran confirms death of its naval defense officer

The Iranian authorities confirmed that one of its naval defense officers was killed during an attack on the port city of Jask earlier today, Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency shared on Sunday, AzerNEWS reports.

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Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran says navy officer killed as US strikes hit military sites, communication tower

TEHRAN, Jul 12: An Iranian navy air defense officer was killed during US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while American attacks targeted military installations and a communicati...

BRICS News

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· Jun 25, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇸🇬 Iran attacks Singaporean ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

JUST IN: Iran attacks Singaporean ship in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iranian Military Official: We Are Ready to Carry Out Preemptive and Surprise Operations

Iranian Military Official: We Are Ready to Carry Out Preemptive and Surprise Operations

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively

Iran says any violation of shipping instructions through strait will be met decisively The head of national security in Iran’s parliament said on Saturday that any violation of Iran’s shipping instructions through the Strait of Hormuz would be met decisively. This comes after Iran condemned US strikes on its coastal surveillance facilities following an alleged drone attack on a commercial vessel in the strait. Reporting from Reuters Vessels are anchored off the coast of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on 21 May 2026 (AFP)

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iran has clearly taken ‘action’ towards nuclear weapons despite their claims

Former Naval Officer and Maritime Security Expert Jennifer Parker says Iran has “always” claimed not to pursue nuclear weapons. Ms Parker told Sky News Australia that Iran has clearly taken “action towards it” despite their claims. “Iran is still under significant economic hardships, so there are those incentives for Iran to comply with any inspection regimes that would need to be there for a test and verify of their agreements with respect to nuclear capabilities.”

Intel Slava

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· Jun 25, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷⚡️ — Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a rou [...]

— Iran is not joking around.A cargo ship near Oman, which was traveling on a route not approved by the IRGC Navy in the Strait of Hormuz, was attacked.@Intelslava

Drudge Report

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· Jun 26, 2026

WSJ: Iran Devastated American Naval Base...

WSJ: Iran Devastated American Naval Base... (First column, 4th story, link)

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iranian navy member killed in US airstrike

ALBAWABA - A navy member was killed in U.S. airstrikes on Iran's Bandar-e Mahshahr city on Wednesday morning...

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

US military strikes Iran after it says Tehran attacked 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Gambrell with The Associated Press in Dubai explains how the assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. #news #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Lapan tentera Iran maut serangan AS

TEHERAN: Serangan terbaharu Amerika Syarikat (AS) ke atas selatan Iran mengorbankan lapan anggota tentera, menurut televisyen negara Iran pada Rabu. “Susulan pencerobohan jenayah yang dilakukan pagi ini oleh tentera pengganas Amerika terhadap beberapa kawasan di selatan Iran, lapan anggota berani pasukan udara dan tentera laut Angkatan Tentera Republik Islam Iran di Bandar Abbas (selatan) dan ... Read more The post Lapan tentera Iran maut serangan AS appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 2, 2026

US fighter jets presence over Hormuz threatens regional security: Iranian army

Iranian military says any US interference or violations of Iran's navigation rules in strategic waterway will draw ‘swift and decisive’ response

MS NOW

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Iran said it considers the strait closed again until further notice after a ship using an “unauthorized route” was struck by a warning shot. The post U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on MS NOW.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

"We have zero trust on US": Ghalibaf says Iran prepared for "full-scale defence"

Tehran [Iran], July 11 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed on Friday (local time) that Tehran remains prepared for 'full-scale defence' should the US betray the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two countries last month.In an official Telegram post regarding his meeting with the Speaker of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly, Ahmad Muzani, Ghalibaf asserted that

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iranian Serviceman Killed in New Wave of US Strikes on Southern Iran - Official

TEHRAN, July 12 (Sputnik) - An Iranian serviceman has been killed in a new wave of US strikes on southern Iran, Mohammad Heydari, head of the Martyrs and Veterans Foundation in the Bushehr province, said on Sunday.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The i Paper

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump confirms US strikes on Iran; Tehran strikes back: What we know

US Central Command said Iran struck a commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz a day earlier

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 25, 2026

Has Marco Rubio’s tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?

The US secretary of state tells Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states that the Iran deal will ensure their security.

ANTARA News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Indonesian Navy sends warship, elite troops to Russia for drills

The Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) has deployed a warship and elite special forces units to Vladivostok, Russia, to ...

EL PAÍS

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· Jun 24, 2026

Sailors cling to hope that their ordeal in Hormuz is coming to an end, despite lingering doubts

With nearly 70 victims among civilian seafarers, the war against Iran has been one of the deadliest conflicts for the merchant navy. More than 20,000 workers found themselves trapped in the Persian Gulf

DawnNews English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran says IAEA Inspections of damaged nuclear sites are not planned | Dawn News English

Iran says inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at damaged nuclear facilities are not currently planned, raising fresh questions about transparency, monitoring, and the future of international oversight of Tehran's nuclear programme. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #iaea #nuclearprogram #middleeast #nucleardiplomacy #geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

NBC News

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· 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.

Euronews

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.

Arutz Sheva

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· Jun 25, 2026

IRGC attacks Singapore-flagged vessel in Hormuz as Iran tightens transit rules

Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks a Singaporean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN announces a halt to its Persian Gulf ship evacuation program.

Presstv

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· Jun 23, 2026

Iran's military yet to deploy full capabilities: Senior Army commander

The commander emphasized that Iran's armed forces remain at 100 percent readiness and have yet to reveal all their capabilities.

The Tribune

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· Jul 10, 2026

“We have zero trust on US”: Ghalibaf says Iran prepared for “full-scale defence”

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed on Friday (local time) that Tehran remains prepared for full-scale defence should the US betray the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the two countries last month.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 5, 2026

Iraqi counter-terrorism officer killed in clash with ISIS

BAGHDAD, July 05 (YPA) – Iraq’s Counter Terrorism Service declared on Sunday that one of its officers, First Lieutenant Hassan Khudhair Zughair, was killed during an armed clash with militants from the Islamic State (ISIS) group in Kirkuk Province. According to the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the agency said in a statement that the officer []

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary,” raising the risks [] The post U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jun 23, 2026

Ghalibaf: US and Iran can work together to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s chief negotiator said the Strait will never return to the way it was before the war, but also said Iran will fully comply with international law. He spoke while on his way back from first round talks with the US in Switzerland. 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

Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

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