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Live: US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran, Revokes Waiver After Hormuz Attacks

Iran War: The United States launched power strikes against Iran following a series of attacks by Tehran on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
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BRICS News
· Jul 12, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new round of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.
JUST IN: US launches new round of strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.@BRICSNews
Al Jazeera
· Jul 12, 2026
US launches new wave of strikes against Iran, aimed at ‘degrading’ military
Sunday's attacks follow three previous days of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US as a June ceasefire deal frays.
ArcaMax
· Jun 27, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after drone attacks
The U.S. conducted a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday, as a weekend of tit-for-tat attacks led both sides to claim violations of the ceasefire underpinning peace talks. The first American strikes on Friday came ...
Iran Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, says attacks aim to protect transit in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, DC [US], July 13 (ANI): The United States launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Sunday (local time), with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out on the direction of the Commander in Chief to h
Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
US Strikes Iran and Blocks Oil Sales in New Test of Ceasefire
The US carried out a new round of strikes in Iran targeting more than 80 sites and revoked a waiver allowing new sales of Iranian oil, further imperiling a peace agreement after a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Eastern Herald
· 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.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
US Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Alleged Attack on Cargo Ship
WASHINGTON, July 11: The United States launched a third round of military strikes against Iranian targets this week after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly att...
BOL News
· Jun 27, 2026
US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
United States has carried out strikes on Iran. The post US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"
Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.
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 []
South Africa Today
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran in the Strait of Hormuz After Commercial Vessel Attack
WASHINGTON — The United States has initiated a new wave of military strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such operation this week. The retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran were ordered by the Commander in Chief following an aggressive maneuver by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that targeted a commercial []
India TV News
· Jul 13, 2026
US launches fresh strikes against Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
The United States on early Monday (local time) launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes came after Iran attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.
Intel Slava
· Jun 26, 2026
Yet no strike is confirmed, but I think they will strike very soon, in the next few hours, sin [...]
Yet no strike is confirmed, but I think they will strike very soon, in the next few hours, since it has become a routine pattern for the IRGC to share statements before strikes happen.@IntelSlava
Independent Online
· Jul 8, 2026
Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire
Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US return to war?
The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran Strikes U.S. Military Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in Retaliation for Airstrikes
(NaturalNews) Retaliatory Strikes Target U.S. BasesIranâs Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and army launched missile and drone strikes on July 9 against...
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran begins series of strikes at US targets in Middle East — TV
The US earlier reported another wave of strikes against targets in Iran
The Independent
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran-US war latest: Fresh US strikes on Iran amid warning Tehran had ‘chance to honour the ceasefire agreement’
US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
Sky News Australia
· 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.
TRT World
· Jun 27, 2026
IRGC warns further US attacks will draw broader response
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh warnings as renewed strikes in the Strait of Hormuz test their fragile ceasefire and raise concerns of further escalation. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says any further US strikes will trigger broader retaliation, while US Vice President JD Vance warns violence will be met with violence. Andy Roesgen reports.
NPR News
· Jun 29, 2026
U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE
The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 8, 2026
‘Big attack’: Trump launches second night of strikes against Iran
The US launched the new strikes as the ceasefire and tentative peace deal continues to fray following renewed Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
UPI
· Jul 7, 2026
United States launches new strikes against Iran, reimposes sanctions
United States launches new strikes against Iran, reimposes sanctions
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks
Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []
Daily Mirror
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran live: Trump threatens to hit '20 times harder' after Strait of Hormuz 'retribution' strikes
The US has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after a number of ships were hit in the Strait of Hormuz and the American leader has warned of even more intense attacks
Vanguard News
· Jul 9, 2026
US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The post US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.
Jewish News Syndicate
· 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.
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'
After a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, US forces struck targets in Iran over two days this week. Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.
Tehran Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might
TEHRAN - The continuous military strikes executed by the United States against Iran in blatant violation of the recent interim agreement mark yet another severe miscalculation in Washington’s historically hostile approach toward the Islamic Republic.
The Age
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump launches second night of strikes against Iran
The US launched the new strikes as the ceasefire and tentative peace deal continues to fray following renewed Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trend News Agency
· 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
Le Monde
· Jul 10, 2026
Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran
The renewed US and Iranian strikes on Wednesday, despite the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries, jeopardize hopes for a swift end to the crisis unpopular with the American public.
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