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Iran Strikes US Bases in Five Gulf Nations, Oil Surges as Hormuz Shuts and Ceasefire Ends

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July 13, 2026

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Iran struck US bases in five Gulf nations Sunday, from Qatar's Al Udeid to Oman's Port of Duqm, as Trump declared the ceasefire 'over' and ordered new strikes on Iranian territory. Brent crude surged 4 percent to 79 a barrel as Hormuz traffic fell to near zero.

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.

JUST IN: United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.@BRICSNews

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

Legal Insurrection

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates 

CENTCOM: The U.S. struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The post U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran buries its slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad, hits U.S. military targets in Arab Gulf states

Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a ‌three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along with Konarak, Choghadak and Bandar []

South China Morning Post

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· 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 – 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 “to degrade” Iran’s “ability to attack commercial ships freely...

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

US Strikes About 90 Iranian Military Targets Along Coast, Says CENTCOM

TAMPA, Fla., Jul 9: The US military carried out another wave of strikes against Iranian military positions on Wednesday, targeting about 90 sites along Iran's coastline to weaken...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

After US Stops Striking Iran, New Explosions Hit Bushehr. No One Claims Them.

Unattributed strikes hit southern Iran's Bushehr province and other areas hours after US Central Command said it had concluded its latest round of attacks. Iran's parliament warned the UAE while Tehran launched missile strikes against US bases in four Gulf countries.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes ...Click to read more

Vatican News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches new strikes as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz ​

The U.S. conducts a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read all

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Target vs target: What US hit in Iran, and what Tehran struck in response

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed after fresh military strikes. Both nations launched attacks, expanding the conflict across the Gulf region. Iran targeted US air defence systems and facilities in several Middle Eastern countries. The United States struck approximately ninety military sites across Iran. These exchanges marked the biggest breach of the truce since April.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure

The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran Signal They Won’t Back Down Over Strait of Hormuz Control

Multiple strikes were carried out by both the U.S. and Iranian militaries over the weekend.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran unleashes retaliatory strikes on US assets in the Middle East

US Central Command has confirmed 90 strikes on Iranian targets, including air defence systems and coastal surveillance assets – although it hasn’t yet commented on the latest strikes. Iran has, according to state-linked media, retaliated by targeting US assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Iraq. The tit-for-tat strikes have led to fears of a resumption of the war.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and U.S. [] The post Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. reports completion of new round of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets

U.S. reports completion of new round of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Sunday, deepening tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve the ceasefire framework reached earlier this month, while Gulf states strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The latest escalation began after the US military carried out additional strikes against Iranian coastal [] The post US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Four Countries After U.S. Airstrikes

(NaturalNews) Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan on Thursday, July 9, according to Iranian state media and the Islam...

WRAL News

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· 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 Tehran’s 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...

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 12, 2026

US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz | AJ Shorts

US forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week. Those strikes came after Iran’s IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Mike Hanna has the details from Washington DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.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

TRT World

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· Jul 13, 2026

US says it's completed another wave of strikes against Iran

The US military says it has carried out its latest waves of strikes inside Iran. Iranian media report explosions were heard in several port cities, including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Tehran says it has responded by targeting a number of facilities at a US base in Bahrain. Kristina Simich reports.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over shipping and oil enforcement. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

BNO News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has launched a third round of strikes against Iran this week after Iranian forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving one crew member missing and the vessel disabled. Iran has also announced the closure of the strait. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes began at 7:15 p.m. [] The post U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BNO News.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the US launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and US [] The post Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Tehran hits US bases across Gulf as Middle East on boil again

Iran hit out at its neighbouring nations in the Gulf in an apparent response to the US attack on Tehran early on Sunday. The US hit Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a container ship being set ablaze, forcing its crew to abandon it. Iran attacked the US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Strait of Hormuz has been a sticky point in any further negotiations between Iran and the United States.

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

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. and Iran Trade New Rounds of Attacks in Fight Over Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. conducted multiple waves of strikes on Iranian targets, while Iran fired at commercial vessels in the key waterway.

Assahifa

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mystery airstrikes hit Iran after U.S. declares end to strike campaign

A series of unexplained airstrikes struck multiple locations across Iran on Thursday, shortly after the United States announced it had concluded its latest military campaign, raising fresh questions over who may still be targeting the Islamic Republic, according to the Associated Press. The strikes reportedly occurred as Iran prepared to hold funeral ceremonies for late ...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 27, 2026

US military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks

The U.S. military says it had struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire.

RTÉ News

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran, US continue escalating attacks after tanker struck

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.

Libertarian Institute

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· 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 []

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Gold futures rebound nearly 1% to ₹1.44 lakh/10g on value buying

Fresh US military strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran pushed crude oil prices higher

The Media Line

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· Jul 13, 2026

Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes 

The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes [] The post Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes appeared first on The Media Line.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 9, 2026

US carries out another round of strikes against Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces conducted another round of strikes against approximately 90 Iranian targets on Wednesday, July 8. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as fragile truce faces threat; Sensex tanks 1,677 points

The United States and Iran launched missile strikes on each other on Wednesday, jeopardising the fragile three-week-old ceasefire and sparking fears of an all-out war in West Asia. The US also reimposed sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices soaring. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, rose 6 per cent, to 78 a barrel. In India, []

MS NOW

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait

The burst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on Feb. 28. The post Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait appeared first on MS NOW.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump threatens to wipe out Islamic Republic of Iran

The warning followed U.S. strikes on 10 Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit

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