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Iranian navy member killed in US airstrike

Al Bawaba

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July 8, 2026

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Iranian navy member killed in US airstrike

ALBAWABA - A navy member was killed in U.S. airstrikes on Iran's Bandar-e Mahshahr city on Wednesday morning...

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Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Ali Moeini, a member of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, and Shahab O [...]

— Ali Moeini, a member of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, and Shahab Omidi, a First Lieutenant in the Iranian Navy’s Special Operations Forces, were among those killed in this morning’s U.S. strikes.@IntelSlava

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran says navy officer killed as US strikes hit military sites, communication tower

TEHRAN, Jul 12: An Iranian navy air defense officer was killed during US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while American attacks targeted military installations and a communicati...

The Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran targets US Navy after Trump strikes Iran over ‘foolish’ ceasefire breach

US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

US strikes Iran again, revokes oil permit after Strait of Hormuz attacks

The U.S. 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. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 8 Iranian military personnel were killed in US strikes on southern Iran yesterday.

JUST IN: 8 Iranian military personnel were killed in US strikes on southern Iran yesterday.@BRICSNews

Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Iran says it hits U.S. military targets in Gulf, buries slain leader Khamenei

Huffington Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran Reports New Attacks On Military Targets On Its Largest Island Near The Strait Of Hormuz

The U.S. attacked Iran on Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing.

Haaretz

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran in response to attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. strikes Iran in response to attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 8, 2026

Eight Iranian soldiers killed in U.S. strikes on Bandar Abbas and Bushehr

ALBAWABA- Eight Iranian soldiers were killed in U.S. airstrikes targeting the southern Iranian cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr on Tuesday, according to Iranian state television, marking the latest escalation in the rapidly intensifying military confrontation between Washington and Tehran...

Off The Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran says 14 killed in US strikes as war ramps back up

U.S. airstrikes in Iran over the last two days have killed at least 14 people and wounded another 78, Iran’s Health Ministry said Thursday. Hossein Kermanpour, a Health Ministry spokesperson, reported the toll on social media. They were the first overall casualty figures from the strikes issued by the Iranian government. In Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan []...Click to read more

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Eight Iran military personnel killed in US strikes – State media

The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television said on Wednesday. The post Eight Iran military personnel killed in US strikes – State media appeared first on Vanguard News.

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

Euronews

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.

Sputnik

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran and US Exchange Fresh Strikes Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions – Reports

An Iranian strike targeted a US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with American attacks along Iran's southern coast reported shortly after.

Africanews

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

CENTCOM launches 'powerful" airstrikes in response to Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces are carrying out powerful airstrikes against Iran in response to earlier Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command said.

Iran Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran targets US military positions in retaliation for American airstrikes

Tehran [Iran], June 27 (ANI): The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that it has targeted US military positions in the region in retaliation for American airstrikes against Iranian coastal areas, IRNA News Agency reported on Friday (local time).Ebrahim Azizi, Member of Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran, meanwhile said that the US does not commit to ceasefire and the blame game does not w

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Iran after attack on commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military struck Iran on Friday after Tehran attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command announced the strike, calling it a “powerful response to yesterday’s attack.” The renewed fighting came after the United States and Iran agreed to engage in peace talks last week. “U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile []

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of unclaimed airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't di...

The Cradle

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iranian missiles hit US base in Jordan as IRGC continues retaliatory ops

Iran's latest operations coincided with new US airstrikes, unfolding as the Islamic Republic was burying its late supreme leader in Mashhad

BERNAMA

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· Jun 27, 2026

World : IRGC Says It Targeted US Military Positions In Region After Strikes In South

ISTANBUL, June 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said early Saturday that its naval forces targeted United States (US) military positions in response to American “aggression” in the country’s south, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media.

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.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran over latest ship attack

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left one crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries in the Middle East including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman — the nation on the other side of the strait [] The post US strikes Iran over latest ship attack appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

The United States launched a major military assault against Iran early Sunday morning, striking approximately 140 targets in response to an Iranian attack on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial maritime strike left the vessel ablaze and one crew member missing, triggering an immediate and heavy U.S. aerial response. Iran [] US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

Foreign Policy

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran Over Attack on Hormuz Ship

Washington said Tehran violated the cease-fire.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. 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 immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary,” raising the risks [] The post U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

CNN

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz

Reporting from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, CNN's Pamela Brown details a new Iranian strike on three vessels that damaged at least one ship without causing casualties, as US officials weigh possible military responses and call the attack a violation of the memorandum of understanding.

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 ...

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

NBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes

The latest U.S. strikes came after Iran targeted unarmed commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying he is “not sure” he wants to make a deal with the Iranians. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 26, 2026

US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack

US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Daily Sabah

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· Jun 26, 2026

US launches strikes inside Iran after Hormuz shipping attack

The United States carried out military strikes inside Iran on Friday in retaliation for an attack on a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. Central Command...

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