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Iran says U.S. strikes targeted Bushehr nuclear plant, warns of retaliation against American bases

Haaretz

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July 9, 2026

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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

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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.

UrduPoint

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· 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

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· 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

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· 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.

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

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 26, 2026

United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship

United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship

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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. Anadolu Agency — 'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions. The New Zealand Herald — United States strikes Iran targets after attack on cargo ship