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Iran says U.S. strikes targeted Bushehr nuclear plant, warns of retaliation against American bases
According to reports in Iranian media, the U.S. also hit the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge, a trade link to Tehran's strategic partners China and Russia located in northern Iran's Golestan province
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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.
UrduPoint
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran warns all US bases in region are legitimate targets amid renewed tensions
Iran warns all US bases in region are legitimate targets amid renewed tensions
Daily Mirror
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran accuses Trump of striking nuclear plant with active working reactor LIVE
Iranian officials have accused the US of striking the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant after Donald Trump renewed attacks in the Middle East this week
India TV News
· Jun 28, 2026
US releases footage of strikes on 10 Iranian sites as Tehran warns of 'crushing response' | WATCH
The United States has targeted multiple Iranian bases for a second straight day, which has once again escalated the situation across the entire Middle East despite Washington and Tehran signing a peace deal just few days ago, said the US Central Command (CENTCOM) earlier Sunday.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 26, 2026
United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship
United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship
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
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Related coverage for "Iran says U.S. strikes targeted Bushehr nuclear plant, warns of retaliation against American bases": Hananya Naftali — Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,". UrduPoint — Iran warns all US bases in region are legitimate targets amid renewed tensions. Daily Mirror — Iran accuses Trump of striking nuclear plant with active working reactor LIVE. India TV News — US releases footage of strikes on 10 Iranian sites as Tehran warns of 'crushing response' | WATCH. The New Zealand Herald — United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship. The Independent — Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire