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Iran makes serious threats as it escalates war with the US
Strategic Analysis Australia Director Michael Shoebridge says Iran has escalated the war with the US. Mr Shoebridge told Sky News host Andrew Bolt that Iran has attacked six Gulf states. “And it’s made those threats against the Israeli Prime Minister, against the US President, and other senior US figures.”
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The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.
JUST IN: Iran says US attack is a reckless violation of ceasefire.@BRICSNews
World Israel News
· Jul 9, 2026
‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes
Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.
Korea Times News
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran, US step up attacks and threaten to escalate
Iran, US step up attacks and threaten to escalate
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 1, 2026
'We think Tehran, they think Taiwan': Israeli official exposes US-Israel strategic divide
The difference between us is not in how we understand the threat, but in our priorities: for us, Iran is an existential threat; for the United States, it is a chronic regional challenge.
Informed Comment
· 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
Sweden Herald
· 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
India TV News
· 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.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran promises ‘crushing response’ after US strikes hit more than 80 targets
The latest wave of US attacks lasted several hours, as the US military warned that it would hold Iran “accountable” in future. Tehran said it was a “blatant act of aggression”.
Hananya Naftali
· 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!
Sky News Australia
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran threatens 'crushing response' after Trump unleashes devastating wave of US strikes
Iran has threatened a "crushing response" after the United States military ordered strikes on more than 80 targets across the country. Tehran's top military command branded the operation a "blatant act of aggression" and vowed it would resist US pressure. The warning came after US Central Command confirmed a sweeping campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure on Tuesday. A US official told Fox News the operation was a direct response to what they described as Iranian acts of international terrorism against commercial shipping.
Presstv
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran formally notifies UN Security Council of fresh US violations, warns Washington of consequences
Iran formally notifies the UN Security Council of fresh large-scale US military attacks against its territory, warning Washington about the consequences.
The Independent
· Jul 3, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei with funeral to draw 20 million to capital
Iran has warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the former supreme leader’s funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’
TASS
· Jun 28, 2026
IRGC delivers retaliatory strike on key US infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain
The IRGC also warned that Tehran’s future response to potential US aggression will be even more decisive
Al Jazeera
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment
Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 21, 2026
‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat
Iran had issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s threat to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. This is even as the two countries held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations are meant to trigger a 60-day period [] ‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat
Al-Monitor
· Jul 9, 2026
Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war
The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.
Iran Herald
· 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
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as the fate of Strait of Hormuz challenges talks
U.S. and Iranian leaders have exchanged threats as their interim deal to end the war faces new challenges.
Mehr News Agency
· 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.
The Economic Times
· Jul 9, 2026
US, Iran intensify attacks, threatening truce
US, Iran intensify attacks, threatening truce
Off The Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes
Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes ...Click to read more
Arab Times Online
· Jul 9, 2026
Iranian Regime says Strait of Hormuz will reopen only on Iran's terms
TEHRAN, July 9: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a sharp warning to the United States on Wednesday, declaring that any military action against Iran would...
Latestly.com
· Jul 8, 2026
Donald Trump Warns Iran of Fresh Strikes After Declaring Ceasefire 'Over' (Watch Video)
Speaking from Washington, the US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning of direct military action, stating the United States is prepared to 'hit them hard' if Tehran continues its current actions in the region. The sudden shift in rhetoric has significantly heightened geopolitical tensions and prompted mixed reactions across the Middle East.
Le Monde
· 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.
CityNews Montreal
· 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.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 7, 2026
Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making
Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making
South China Morning Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive
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. Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as...
RTÉ News
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz
The US attacked Iran in response to an Iranian drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military has said, throwing the future of the interim peace deal recently agreed between the two countries into question.
Libertarian Institute
· Jun 24, 2026
Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran
The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []
Vanguard News
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran warns US to ‘be careful’ after Trump threat
Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that our armed forces are ready to respond. The post Iran warns US to ‘be careful’ after Trump threat appeared first on Vanguard News.
Fox News
· Jun 27, 2026
Gulf countries strongly condemn Iran's drone attack on Bahrain as rising tensions threaten MOU
Persian Gulf countries are furious over Iran's aggression on Saturday with its drone strikes against targets in Bahrain. This is a major escalation.
Euronews
· 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.
Arise News
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump Threatens Iran After Funeral Crowds Call For His Assassination
US president warns Tehran of overwhelming military retaliation unless attacks stop and the Strait of Hormuz remains open.
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