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Iran says strikes on US facilities constitute legitimate self-defense
According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, it is far from responsible to blame Iran for defending its sovereignty while failing to hold the aggressors accountable for their egregious violation of international law
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 12, 2026
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
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 defensive Iran 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
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.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran carries out strikes on US bases across region
TEHRAN, July 13 (YPA) â Iranâs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had carried out a series of attacks targeting US military bases across the region, in retaliation for US attacks against the country. The IRGC issued three separate statements detailing the strikes, which it said were retaliation for US attacks []
BRICS News
· Jun 26, 2026
JUST IN: đźđ·đșđž Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.
JUST IN: Iran says US attack is a reckless violation of ceasefire.@BRICSNews
Euronews
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise
Iranâs Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted âa blatant war crime and condemned what it called âaggressive actionsâ by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.
NDTV
· Jun 27, 2026
IRGC Retaliates After Sirik Port Strike: 5 Things To Know About The Latest US-Iran Face-Of
Iran's foreign ministry said its defensive strikes were carried out in response to what it described as barbaric air strikes by the US on its southern coastal facilities.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran tells US shipping attacks caused by 'errant' system component: Reuters
TEHRAN, Jul 11: Iran told US officials that recent attacks on commercial shipping were caused by an errant part (undisciplined unit) of its system, senior US officials said on Fr...
Tehran Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might
TEHRAN - The continuous military strikes executed by the United States against Iran in blatant violation of the recent interim agreement mark yet another severe miscalculation in Washingtonâs historically hostile approach toward the Islamic Republic.
Sputnik
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran Accuses US of Undermining Effectiveness of Memorandum - Foreign Ministry
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Repeated US strikes on Iran and the cancellation of Iran's oil sales license make the memorandum on cessation of hostilities ineffective, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran warns its response to US strikes will be âswift and decisiveâ as tensions flare up again
Iranâs Revolutionary Guard says its response to Americaâs recent strikes on the country will be âswift and decisiveâ. The US military, on Saturday, conducted strikes against Iran, hitting the countryâs missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites. The Head of Iranâs National Security Commission accused the US of attacking the country in the middle of negotiations again. âThe failed US President has shown he has no commitment to the principles of negotiation or a ceasefire,â he said.
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
BERNAMA
· 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.
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.
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 27, 2026
US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes
The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.
The Japan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
U.S. and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire
The U.S. said its strikes were a response to unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces that clearly violated the ceasefire.
Haaretz
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain
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...
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran Strikes U.S. Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in Retaliation for Airstrikes
(NaturalNews) Retaliatory Strikes Target U.S. BasesIranĂąs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and army launched missile and drone strikes on July 9 against...
South China Morning Post
· Jul 12, 2026
US launches more strikes against Iran as conflict over Hormuz escalates
The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman â the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to collaborate in managing shipping traffic. The US military said it was seeking âto degradeâ Iranâs âability to attack commercial ships freely...
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iranâs 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
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
US Army Announces Strikes Against Iran
Washington, July 08 (QNA) - The US military announced today that it had carried out strikes against targets in Iran, saying the operations were aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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
WRAL News
· Jul 8, 2026
After launching strikes on Iran, Trump says ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue
The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehranâs attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. U.S. President Donald Trump said later that the interim agreeme...
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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World Israel News
· Jun 27, 2026
US launches strikes on Iran after Hormuz attack
CENTCOM described the strike as a response to Iranâs 'unwarranted aggression' against commercial shipping, saying the Iranian attack clearly violated the ceasefire. The post US launches strikes on Iran after Hormuz attack appeared first on World Israel News.
Latestly.com
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran-US War: IRGC Claims Drones and Ballistic Missiles Destroyed 8 US Military Targets in Kuwait and Bahrain
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Sunday that it successfully targeted and destroyed eight American military infrastructure sites across Kuwait and Bahrain. The joint ballistic missile and drone operation was described by Tehran as direct retaliation for a second consecutive wave of U.S. airstrikes hitting Iranian positions.
The Tribune
· Jun 27, 2026
US strikes Iranian missile, drone sites after attack on cargo ship
In a fresh round of tensions in fragile US-Iran negotiations, the US on Monday said it has launched âpowerfulâ strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage facilities, and coastal radar sites, in response to a drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranâs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) condemned the strikes, []
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
FM denounces fresh US attacks against Iran as grave war crime
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) â Iranâs Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the latest US attacks on several areas in the countryâs southern coastal provinces and railroad bridges, terming strikes as âflagrant war crimeâ.
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Related coverage for "Iran says strikes on US facilities constitute legitimate self-defense": Yemen News Agency - SABA â Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense. Iran Herald â Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as 'arenas' for US attacks . Hananya Naftali â Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,". Yemen Press Agency â Iran carries out strikes on US bases across region. BRICS News â JUST IN: đźđ·đșđž Iran says US attack is a "reckless violation of ceasefire.. Euronews â Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise. NDTV â IRGC Retaliates After Sirik Port Strike: 5 Things To Know About The Latest US-Iran Face-Of. Arab Times Online â Iran tells US shipping attacks caused by 'errant' system component: Reuters. Tehran Times â Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might. Sputnik â Iran Accuses US of Undermining Effectiveness of Memorandum - Foreign Ministry. Sky News Australia â Iran warns its response to US strikes will be âswift and decisiveâ as tensions flare up again. Anadolu Agency â 'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions. BERNAMA â World : IRGC Claims Strikes On US Targets In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait In Retaliation. Utusan Malaysia â Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain. Pajhwok Afghan News â US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes. The Japan Times â U.S. and Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Mideast ceasefire . Haaretz â Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain. Al Bawaba â Iran Army targets 85 US targets in Kuwait, Bahrain. NaturalNews.com â Iran Strikes U.S. Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in Retaliation for Airstrikes. South China Morning Post â US launches more strikes against Iran as conflict over Hormuz escalates. Daily Post Nigeria â War: Iran strikes US facility in Kuwait, Bahrain. Qatar News Agency â US Army Announces Strikes Against Iran. The Jerusalem Post â Iran claims to strike US-linked targets, warns Gulf states not to aid attacks. WRAL News â After launching strikes on Iran, Trump says ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue. The Young Turks â BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!. World Israel News â US launches strikes on Iran after Hormuz attack. Latestly.com â Iran-US War: IRGC Claims Drones and Ballistic Missiles Destroyed 8 US Military Targets in Kuwait and Bahrain. The Tribune â US strikes Iranian missile, drone sites after attack on cargo ship. Mehr News Agency â FM denounces fresh US attacks against Iran as grave war crime