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Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks Oman as conflict over Strait of Hormuz spreads across the Gulf

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July 13, 2026

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks Oman as conflict over Strait of Hormuz spreads across the Gulf

US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Guard rejects claim

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The Cradle

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· 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

Hot Air

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· Jun 28, 2026

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Tit-for-Tat in Strait of Hormuz; UPDATE: Iran Attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraqi Government Upheaval

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

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.

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.

Libertarian Institute

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Fighting flared in the Persian Gulf over the weekend after the US and Oman challenged Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz. On Wednesday, Oman announced a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz that bypassed the Iranian shipping lane. Tehran viewed the move as a violation of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that []

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

India News Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike

Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.

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.

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.

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump as tensions in region grow - report

The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

Times of India

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· 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

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

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

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Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim

Interaksyon

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· Jul 2, 2026

Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why

Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking the agreed 60-day interim peace [] The post Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why appeared first on Interaksyon.

News24

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· Jul 13, 2026

News24 | Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in Strait

US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities ‌in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.

MS NOW

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.

NDTV

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· Jun 23, 2026

Marco Rubio Rejects Iran Tolls On Hormuz As Deal Strains Multiply

Iran War: An Iranian blockade early in the war choked maritime traffic through the strait, sending global oil prices surging, but crossings have begun rising since the deal was signed.

Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

Iran attacked Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, after US strikes in retaliation for an attack against a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Irish News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’

The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.

Economic Times

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· Jul 11, 2026

Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.

World Israel News

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· 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.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 28, 2026

Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive, straining ceasefire

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. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. The US military said earlier it had struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the ‌Strait of...

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: IRGC hits airbases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain; US says Tehran doesn't control Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said it struck dozens of targets at multiple locations across Iran in a fresh wave of attacks. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in the Gulf.

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

US military strikes Iran after it says Tehran attacked 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Gambrell with The Associated Press in Dubai explains how the assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. #news #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

Bloomberg

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· Jul 13, 2026

Sfakianakis: Iran Tests US Resolve in Hormuz

Iran and the United States traded tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend, with both sides issuing conflicting declarations on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping. John Sfakianakis, Chief Economist and Head of Research at the Gulf Research Center, told Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that return to a full scale-war is a possibility but we are not yet there. (Source: Bloomberg)

Boston.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iranian drones attack Bahrain, ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz

The attacks across the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control. The post Iranian drones attack Bahrain, ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Boston.com.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response

Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate

Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are "unacceptable"

JUST IN: US says Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are unacceptable and will be met with consequences.@BRICSNews

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 12, 2026

United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

Escalating tensions in the region prompt air raid sirens across the Gulf, as Iran retaliates following a US military strike, raising fears of broader conflict amidst ongoing hostilities

The Independent

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran-US war live: Washington and Tehran ‘agree to halt strikes’ as further talks expected

Iran and the US traded attacks in the Gulf in recent days as each accused the other of violating an interim ceasefire deal

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict. Th

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks following Hormuz strait closure

Iran strikes Gulf neighbours after new US attacks following Hormuz strait closure

TRT World

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· Jun 21, 2026

IRGC says Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels

Iran and the United States are offering starkly different accounts of activity in the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran claiming restrictions on shipping and Washington reporting record oil flows through the waterway. The dispute follows renewed tensions over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, though diplomatic talks in Switzerland remain on track. Jon Brain reports from Washington.

South Africa Today

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· 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 []

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