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Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Iran ‘will no longer exist’ if Tehran keeps ‘violating’ ceasefire agreement
US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
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Times of India
· Jul 1, 2026
US-Iran ceasefire tailored for US mid-terms, not lasting peace: Report
US-Iran ceasefire tailored for US mid-terms, not lasting peace: Report
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.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 8, 2026
Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf?
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran, brokered last month after four months of conflict, was intended to create a 60 day window for negotiations on a permanent agreement and restore stability to the Gulf. The conflict began with U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran and escalated into the largest disruption to global energy [] The post Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Daily Mail
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran ceasefire in tatters as Tehran strikes EIGHT US targets and promises to make life 'hell' for Americans... after Trump threatened to annihilate country if war broke out again
Iran ceasefire in tatters as Tehran strikes EIGHT US targets and promises to make life 'hell' for Americans... after Trump threatened to annihilate country if war broke out again
9 News Australia
· Jun 26, 2026
U.S. military launches strikes on Iran in response to commercial ship attack | 9 News Australia
The interim ceasefire between the US and Iran is in doubt, after the US launched strikes in response to an Iranian drone attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
TASS
· Jun 30, 2026
Qatar calls peaceful settlement best security guarantee for region
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari pointed out that a ceasefire is currently in effect and a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Iran and the United States
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Related coverage for "Iran-US war latest: Trump warns Iran ‘will no longer exist’ if Tehran keeps ‘violating’ ceasefire agreement": Times of India — US-Iran ceasefire tailored for US mid-terms, not lasting peace: Report. NBC News — Trump Says Ceasefire is ‘Over’ After US and Iran Exchange Strikes. Modern Diplomacy — Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf?. Daily Mail — Iran ceasefire in tatters as Tehran strikes EIGHT US targets and promises to make life 'hell' for Americans... after Trump threatened to annihilate country if war broke out again. 9 News Australia — U.S. military launches strikes on Iran in response to commercial ship attack | 9 News Australia. TASS — Qatar calls peaceful settlement best security guarantee for region