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Iran Launches Major Strikes on US Targets Near Strait of Hormuz | IRGC Claims Attack | Dawn News

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Iran has launched major military strikes targeting U.S.-linked facilities near the Strait of Hormuz, with the IRGC claiming attacks on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and Duqm in Oman. The developments mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, raising concerns over security, military retaliation, and stability across the Gulf. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #usa #middleeast #straitofhormuz #worldnews #geopolitics #breakingnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran reportedly preparing to launch a "massive"

JUST IN: Iran reportedly preparing to launch a massive attack on US military bases in the region shortly.@BRICSNews

Arab Times Online

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· 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...

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates 

CENTCOM: The U.S. struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The post U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

NDTV

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· Jul 10, 2026

War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'

After a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, US forces struck targets in Iran over two days this week. Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.

Sputnik

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· 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.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

The Media Line

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· Jul 9, 2026

US Hits 90 Iranian Targets as Tehran Claims Attacks on Gulf Bases 

US forces struck Iranian military targets overnight into [] The post US Hits 90 Iranian Targets as Tehran Claims Attacks on Gulf Bases appeared first on The Media Line.

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

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.

Haaretz

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· Jul 12, 2026

IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight

Iran Herald

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· 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

Hananya Naftali

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· 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.

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil climbs after US strikes Iran, Trump vows to control Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command said in a statement early on Monday that it struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight as Iran targeted American bases across the Gulf.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

Hindustan Times

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· 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.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions

Statement comes after Iran attacks US bases in Gulf and Washington launches a 3rd round of strikes on Iranian military targets

World Israel News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast

After Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed and crippled civilian vessel, US forces bomb Iranian military positions, while Tehran targets American bases. The post US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast appeared first on World Israel News.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran exchange new air strikes as Strait of Hormuz control battles intensify

The U.S. launched new strikes on Iranian military targets after Iran attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3adv4w8 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/

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...

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches airstrikes on Iran after a ship was hit in 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

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.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran unleashes retaliatory strikes on US assets in the Middle East

US Central Command has confirmed 90 strikes on Iranian targets, including air defence systems and coastal surveillance assets – although it hasn’t yet commented on the latest strikes. Iran has, according to state-linked media, retaliated by targeting US assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Iraq. The tit-for-tat strikes have led to fears of a resumption of the war.

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 8, 2026

CENTCOM Says US Strikes Over 80 Targets in Iran

The US Central Command says that it has struck over 80 targets during its latest strikes on Iran, including Iranian air defense systems, coastal radar sites and anti-ship missile capabilities. #US #Iran

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran launches fresh wave of attacks on US regional assets

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces launched a new round of attacks on U.S. military and commercial targets in regional countries.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the US launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and US [] The post Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : IRGC Claims Strikes On US Targets In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait In Retaliation

TEHRAN, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks against coastal Iranian provinces earlier in the day, reported Xinhua.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Four Countries After U.S. Airstrikes

(NaturalNews) Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan on Thursday, July 9, according to Iranian state media and the Islam...

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

UAE air defenses repel missile, drone attack from Iran — ministry

The news came shortly after Iran’s Press TV channel reported that the Islamic Republic had started its attacks against US targets in the Middle East

The Namibian

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· Jul 8, 2026

US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday it had hit over 80 targets, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats in the strait. Iranian state media said strikes hit Qeshm [] The post US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Namibian.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and U.S. [] The post Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War LIVE Updates: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches fresh attacks on Iran

The United States has launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, saying the operation aims to further weaken Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were carried out in response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels passing through the strategically important waterway.

The New American

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. Hits Iran; Trump Pronounces MOU Dead, Says More Attacks Tonight; Iran Warns American Allies

U.S. forces struck more than 80 targets in Iran yesterday to retaliate for what appeared to be Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. ... The post U.S. Hits Iran; Trump Pronounces MOU Dead, Says More Attacks Tonight; Iran Warns American Allies appeared first on The New American.

The Eastern Herald

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· 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.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

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