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Iran-US conflict ‘getting more serious’ by the day
Sky News host Andrew Bolt says the war between Iran and the US is “getting more serious” by the day. Mr Bolt said the US has just launched over 140 strikes on Iran. “Perhaps it’s because the US thinks it’s dealing with a two-headed monster.”
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Free Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Beyond the Battlefield: Understanding the Structural Roots of the U.S.-Israel–Iran Conflict
The recent war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has generated profound concern both within the Middle East and internationally. Millions have watched the escalation with apprehension, asking why the conflict has become so destructive while appearing no closer to a durable resolution. Although the immediate military confrontations dominate public attention, the roots of the conflict lie in much deeper historical, political, and structural dynamics that cannot be resolved through military means alone.
USA TODAY
· Jun 28, 2026
Trump again threatens Iran with warning it will 'no longer exist'
Tensions in the Middle East continued to escalate, with Iran targeting U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid renewed hostilities. 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/ #Iran #MiddleEast #Military
Birmingham’s Real Talk
· Jul 13, 2026
U.S. and Iran Exchange New Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise
The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Monday as both sides carried out new attacks across the region. CNN's live coverage said A...
Egypt Independent
· Jun 26, 2026
One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement?
The big news is that the United States and Iran are no longer openly at war. That is, in itself, a win that likely saved lives a week after President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding in France to halt the fighting. That pause was never a given, considering a half-century of hatred between The post One week in, what exactly are America and Iran getting from their agreement? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 4, 2026
U.S. Military Overstretch in the Middle East and Europe’s Opportunity
The most recent dispute between the United States, Israel, and Iran is likely to lead to an unprecedented situation where both sides of the Atlantic share a remarkable level of consensus about it. While the American perspective mainly focuses on how costly and inefficient US involvement in the Middle East is (Payne, 2024; Kavanagh [] The post U.S. Military Overstretch in the Middle East and Europe’s Opportunity appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
AzerNews
· Jun 29, 2026
Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy
The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.
The Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Why Trump desperately needs Nato’s help to get out of his mess in Iran
Despite launching a new wave of strikes, Washington knows that there is no military solution to break the deadlock in talks with Tehran. Daniel Keane argues that it is time for other countries to help Trump find a solution
BRICS News
· Jul 13, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]
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News24
· Jul 9, 2026
News24 | New strikes hit Iran as Khamenei laid to rest – his successor nowhere to be seen
New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran hours ahead of the burial of longtime supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Thursday, with Tehran targeting US allies in the region and American strikes hitting the perimeter of an Iranian nuclear power plant.
The Epoch Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Tensions Resume in Middle East as US and Iran Exchange Strikes; Platner Suspends His Maine Senate Campaign
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ANTARA News
· Jun 22, 2026
Iran-US tensions spur ASEAN security push: Hassan Wirajuda
Senior Indonesian diplomat Hassan Wirajuda said rising Iran-United States tensions in the Middle East have created ...
Times of India
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Iran War Live Updates: Middle East war reignites? Iran threatens 'hard slap' after US strikes, targets 3 Gulf states
Latestly.com
· Jun 27, 2026
Middle East Conflict: Oil Tanker Hit by Unidentified Projectile in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran-US Tensions
The attack came as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated, with both sides accusing each other of violating a recently reached ceasefire and carrying out fresh military strikes.
TRT World
· Jul 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis
The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 22, 2026
‘Not Your Personal Casino’: Iran Slams Trump’s Threat To Take Over Country As Crucial Peace Talks Advance
Tensions between the United States and Iran flared on Monday following a sharp exchange of threats over the Strait of Hormuz, even as diplomatic teams in Switzerland secured a preliminary roadmap to end the war. The public spat ignited after President Donald Trump warned he would seize control of Iran if the vital oil shipping [] ‘Not Your Personal Casino’: Iran Slams Trump’s Threat To Take Over Country As Crucial Peace Talks Advance
South Africa Today
· Jul 10, 2026
US Strikes on Iran Escalate: Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille Analyzes Strait of Hormuz Strategy
WASHINGTON — The recent US strikes on Iran have significantly escalated military tensions in the Middle East, prompting a detailed strategic analysis from Navy SEAL veteran Mike Sarraille. As American forces focus on securing the Strait of Hormuz, military experts are evaluating the broader implications of the phased operations and the economic fallout of the []
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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MS NOW
· 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.
Hindustan Times
· Jul 12, 2026
US-Iran news LIVE: Second ship attacked in Hormuz in 24 hours as Tehran maintains closure; Pak, Saudi ‘concerned’
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the recent clashes between the United States and Iran pose a threat to regional peace and stability.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 8, 2026
Can the cycle of US, Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz be stopped? - analysis
While the US and Iran continue to trade strikes after the Memorandum of Understanding, the question of an easy solution comes down to military advantages in the Gulf region.
The Cradle
· Jun 25, 2026
Saudi Arabia to host Gulf–Iran 'reconciliation summit'
Persian Gulf relations were heavily strained by the US-Israeli war on Iran, which engulfed all of West Asia
India TV News
· Jul 10, 2026
Why US does not want to involve Israel in its strikes on Iran as tensions escalate again in Mideast
The tensions in the Middle East are once again soaring, with the United States (US) and Iran continuing to target each other despite the peace agreement that was signed just last month. The back-and-forth strikes were the result of Iran targeting a merchant vessel that was transiting through the critical Strait of Hormuz recently.
Toronto Sun
· Jun 28, 2026
IRAN WAR: Continued U.S. and Iran airstrikes threaten fragile truce
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Al Arabiya English
· Jun 25, 2026
Who Is Influencing Washington?
Former Middle East Peace Negotiator Gershon Baskin argues Gulf countries are playing an increasingly important role in shaping US policy toward Iran and the wider region.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Ketegangan memuncak selepas Iran serang Bahrain, Kuwait
TEHERAN: Ketegangan memuncak di Asia Barat selepas Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) selaing berbalas serangan sejak Jumaat lalu. Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran (IRGC) turut mengancam akan menghentikan sepenuhnya rundingan damai dengan AS jika Washington meneruskan serangan terhadap republik Islam itu. Amaran itu dikeluarkan selepas Teheran melancarkan serangan terhadap beberapa kemudahan tentera termasuk ibu pejabat Armada ... Read more The post Ketegangan memuncak selepas Iran serang Bahrain, Kuwait appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
NBC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump Says Ceasefire is ‘Over’ After US and Iran Exchange Strikes
The United States and Iran exchanged dozens of new attacks across the Middle East. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump says the ceasefire is “over” and is casting doubt on the future of the interim deal to end the war. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Daily News Egypt
· 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.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Strait of Hormuz threat level rises amid US-Iran escalation
Iran and the United States have exchanged strikes, presenting a significant challenge to the interim peace agreement. Iranian forces targeted a US tanker, followed by a US response involving six fighter jets striking infrastructure facilities. Subsequently, Iran launched explosive drones toward Bahrain and directed a drone at a Panamanian-registered tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat level in the Strait has increased considerably.
Democracy Now!
· Jul 9, 2026
"A Disastrous Development": Trita Parsi on Breakdown of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
We speak with political analyst Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the latest events in the Middle East. The United States has bombed Iran for multiple days after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the countries to be “over.” Iran says it has retaliated by attacking U.S. military bases and other strategic sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Parsi says the renewal of fighting is “a disastrous development” for chances of a long-term peace and a reset in the U.S.-Iran relationship. “Both countries are in dire need of an end to this war.”
DNyuz
· Jul 13, 2026
The War Trump Can’t Control
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts Following the U.S.’s war with Iran can give you whiplash. One day, it’s nearing a resolution; the next, the nations have resumed missile strikes on each other’s military installations, and Iran on Gulf States caught in the destructive web of this conflict. []
The Tribune
· Jul 9, 2026
US strikes around 90 targets in Iran as conflict escalates; Tehran hits Bahrain, Kuwait bases
The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes for the second consecutive day, with Washington targeting Iranian military sites and Tehran retaliating by attacking US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened further escalation, fuelling fears of an oil crisis as shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply. Responding to the []
teleSUR English
· Jun 29, 2026
Will Sporadic U.S.-Iran Clashes Derail Fragile Truce?
The latest exchange of fire underscored the deep-rooted divisions and mutual distrust between both nations. Recent sporadic clashes between the United States and Iran have raised questions over whether a fragile truce reached earlier this month can hold, though analysts say both sides still appear unwilling to return to a full-scale war. RELATED: U.S. Tested []
Quartz
· Jun 26, 2026
Trump accuses Iran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after attack in Strait of Hormuz
The incident has threatened a fragile diplomatic arrangement reached between Washington and Tehran to end the war
Investing.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Iran conflict strengthens case for power, metals over oil: strategist
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South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
What the Iran war has revealed about Brics+
The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran was more than another Middle Eastern conflict. It became a defining stress test for the expanded Brics (Brics+), the grouping that is frequently portrayed as the flagship political platform of the Global South and a cornerstone of an emerging multipolar order. The war showed that the grouping – which has grown beyond its founding members Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – is neither a military alliance nor an ideological bloc. Rather, it...
Valdai Discussion Club
· Jul 6, 2026
The US-Iran War and Greater Eurasia
In spite of pessimistic forecasts of certain doom for Iran if Tehran ever found itself in a direct confrontation with Washington, the Islamic Republic withstood the overwhelming US-Israeli blow launched against it after decades of mounting tensions. With Iran emerging from the conflict as the first state in fifty years to survive a war with America, the outcome of the Middle East clash may now send ripples throughout an international system already fraught with uncertainty. Timofei Bordachev, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club, examines the consequences of the Iran War for the macroregion of Greater Eurasia.
World Israel News
· Jul 9, 2026
Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases
The Middle East moved closer to a wider regional war overnight as the United States launched a second straight wave of strikes on Iran, hitting more than 90 military targets, while the Iran regime retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted [] The post Middle East on edge as US pounds Iran, Tehran strikes Gulf bases appeared first on World Israel News.
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