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Iran reports strikes on Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas amid US escalation
Iranian officials say close to a dozen projectiles have struck Qeshm Island, with explosions reported across the strategically important island. State media says military sites in Bandar Abbas were also hit. Kuwait says Iranian drones targeted three border posts and an oil platform, wounding one person. Earlier, air defence systems were activated in at least four Gulf countries in response to Iranian drones and missiles. The US military says it struck around 140 Iranian military targets overnight. US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping, a position echoed by the US military. But Iran insists there will be no passage through the waterway until "stability is restored". Al Jazeera's Resul Serdar reports from Tehran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.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 #Iran #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #GulfCrisis #Kuwait #Qatar #Bahrain #UAE #BandarAbbas #IranMissiles #IRGC #USSanctionsOnIran #IranGulfTensions #Qeshm #Asaluyeh #Sirik #Chabahar #GulfSecurity #HormuzCrisis #AlJazeeraEnglish
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BRICS News
· Jul 12, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new round of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.
JUST IN: US launches new round of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.@BRICSNews
Haaretz
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel strikes southern Lebanon day after U.S.-brokered deal, report says
According to Lebanese state media, the strike targeted the Nabatieh area. Netanyahu said the deal signed with U.S. meidation allows Israel 'operational freedom' until Hezbollah is disarmed, while Washington pledged financial and military support for the Lebanese army
Knock-LA
· Jun 30, 2026
“My people and my homeland are still under attack.”
A Lebanese-American in Los Angeles weighs in on the attacks and recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The post “My people and my homeland are still under attack.” appeared first on Knock LA.
Africanews
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Tehran said deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon are a breach of its agreement with the United States to end the war.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC, says it has struck the US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain with missiles and drones in response to earlier US strikes on Iran. According to Iranian media, the IRGC said the US strikes violated the ceasefire and will result in the complete halt of all diplomatic processes. Meanwhile, [] War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain
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.
Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
— Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
AllSides
· Jun 21, 2026
Israeli attacks kill dozens in Lebanon as US, Iran to hold talks on truce
Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed dozens of people despite a ceasefire being in place as the United States and Iran are expected to hold talks on ending their war and cementing the truce in Lebanon. Follow-up talks between Iran and the US on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) they signed this week are to be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland, on Sunday, Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. US and Iranian representatives are to participate along with mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, it added.
Nowlebanon
· Jul 13, 2026
Renewed US-Iran strikes raise fears of wider regional escalation
Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. Photo by- [] The post Renewed US-Iran strikes raise fears of wider regional escalation appeared first on Nowlebanon.
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
BOL News
· Jun 28, 2026
US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Both sides accused each other of breaking ceasefire agreement. The post US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire appeared first on BOL News.
Euronews
· Jul 13, 2026
US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies
Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.
Anadolu Agency
· 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
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 9, 2026
Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal”
Tehran responds with strikes on US bases in Kuwait Bahrain - Ghalibaf warns over the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump leaves open the possibility of further, harsher strikes The post Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal” appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain
TEHERAN: Kor Pengawal Revolusi Iran (IRGC) berkata pada Khamis bahawa mereka telah menyerang pangkalan tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) di Bahrain dan Kuwait sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan terbaharu Amerika, menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh televisyen Perbadanan Penyiaran Republik Islam Iran (IRIB). Menurut IRGC, mereka menyasarkan infrastruktur dan kemudahan utama di pangkalan tentera AS di Arifjan ... Read more The post Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire
New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches fresh strikes against Iran after Strait of Hormuz attacks
The US on Wednesday said it has launched fresh ‘strikes’ against Iran, saying these are in retaliation to Tehran’s attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions in the port city of Sirik, Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island early Wednesday. The US Central Command (CENTCOM), tasked to West Asia, []
Vanguard News
· Jun 27, 2026
Netanyahu says deal with Lebanon a ‘blow to Iran, Hezbollah’
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday hailed the US-brokered agreement with Lebanon, calling it a historic achievement that dealt a blow to arch-foes Iran and Hezbollah. The post Netanyahu says deal with Lebanon a ‘blow to Iran, Hezbollah’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
Hananya Naftali
· 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 Jazeera
· Jun 29, 2026
Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child
The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing 'ceasefire' violations.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran Army targets 85 US targets in Kuwait, Bahrain
ALBAWABA - Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) announced said in a statement on Wednesday to have hit dozens of American military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait...
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 10, 2026
Who hit Iran? Unclaimed strikes follow US attacks
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Korea Times News
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iran; Kuwait, Bahrain targeted
US launches new strikes on Iran; Kuwait, Bahrain targeted
Syrian Arab News Agency
· 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 []
World Israel News
· Jul 7, 2026
US launches strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial shipping
'The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz,' CENTCOM said. The post US launches strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial shipping appeared first on World Israel News.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 23, 2026
Can Lebanon Israel Talks Succeed Under the Shadow of the US Iran Deal?
Lebanon and Israel are beginning a new round of direct negotiations in Washington aimed at ending months of conflict along their shared border. The talks come after repeated diplomatic efforts failed to secure a lasting ceasefire and amid growing concerns in Beirut that a separate U.S. agreement with Iran has weakened Lebanon’s negotiating position. Lebanese [] The post Can Lebanon Israel Talks Succeed Under the Shadow of the US Iran Deal? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
MS NOW
· Jun 26, 2026
U.S. strikes Iran after Trump calls Iranian strike on cargo ship ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire
The strikes came hours after Trump called the Thursday strikes a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire, and hinted at forthcoming retaliation. The post U.S. strikes Iran after Trump calls Iranian strike on cargo ship ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire appeared first on MS NOW.
India TV News
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran alleges US strikes on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant as peace treaty goes for a toss
With tensions yet again escalating in the Middle East after the United States (US) launched fresh attacks on Iran, the Islamic Republic has claimed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was targeted the American forces on Thursday; although Washington has not acknowledged the strikes yet.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 25, 2026
Three killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon
Three killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli strike on a car in Mefdoun, in Lebanon's Nabatieh district, has killed three people and wounded another, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The attack comes as Iran, Hezbollah's main backer, has warned Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon, threatening a response if they continue. Israel is also facing growing international pressure to withdraw its troops from the parts of southern Lebanon they continue to occupy, a key demand raised by Tehran during negotiations with Washington.
TASS
· 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 Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire
Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest US strikes
Associated Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Israeli strikes leave damage in Nabatiyeh as ceasefire appears to hold in Lebanon
Israeli strikes left widespread damage in Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon as a ceasefire appeared to be holding on Sunday. (Production by Ali Sharafeddine) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
NDTV
· Jul 8, 2026
'Exercise Restraint, Return To Diplomacy': India On Fresh Middle-East Tensions
Following the strikes reportedly by Iran, the US attacked a number of Iranian military installations. Iran also fired missiles on Kuwait and Bahrain.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran claims to strike US-linked targets, warns Gulf states not to aid attacks
According to a statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry, the US attack on Iran, and an alleged attack on Lebanon in coordination with the United States, are both violations of the ceasefire agreement
Daily Sabah
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran retaliates to fresh US strikes as tensions around Hormuz flare
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for a second straight day Thursday as tensions escalated over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil and gas corridor is a ke...
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