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Operation Qeshm Island: Massive Explosions Rock Iranian Naval Bases Following Heavy Waves of Western Aerial Bombardments

A senior American defense official has confirmed a massive, highly synchronized military assault targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard missile batteries, air defense networks, and naval fast attack craft directly inside the strategic Straits of Hormuz shipping lane.
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Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran attacks residential areas in Bahrain as Kuwait intercepts missiles and drones
Manama/Kuwait City, June 28 (SANA) An Iranian attack damaged a residential building in Bahrain’s Muharraq Governorate early Sunday, while Kuwait said its air defense systems intercepted Iranian missiles and drones that entered the country’s airspace amid escalating tensions in the Gulf. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said the attack caused material damage to the residential building, with []
Drudge Report
· Jun 26, 2026
WSJ: Iran Devastated American Naval Base...
WSJ: Iran Devastated American Naval Base... (First column, 4th story, link)
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC strikes US carrier logistics, refuelling platforms in Oman
TEHRAN, July 12 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said they launched a heavy and surprise attack on US aircraft carrier logistical support centres and refuelling platforms at the port of Duqm in Oman on Sunday, Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency reported. In a statement, IRGC confirmed that the aerospace fighters destroyed the []
Intel Slava
· Jul 12, 2026
🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Reports of an explosion at the Port of Jask in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.
— Reports of an explosion at the Port of Jask in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.@IntelSlava
JFeed
· Jul 7, 2026
The Distraction Offensive: Tehran Launches Multiple Maritime Drone Strikes While Trump Meets Erdogan in Ankara
Tehran has rapidly escalated its maritime war by executing a wave of drone strikes against multiple commercial tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz precisely while President Donald Trump is focused on a high profile diplomatic summit in Turkey.
Assahifa
· 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
· 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
NDTV
· Jul 12, 2026
Projectiles Hit Iran's Qeshm Island As Washington-Tehran Trade Blows
More than 10 projectiles struck Iran's Gulf island of Qeshm in the strategic Strait of Hormuz today, state media reported, as hostilities resumed between Tehran and Washington. ...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Satu lagi kapal jadi sasaran serangan di Selat Hormuz
DUBAI: Sebuah kapal tangki diserang di Selat Hormuz hari ini, sejurus selepas Bahrain mendakwa Iran melancarkan serangan yang menyasarkan negara itu. Pusat Operasi Perdagangan Maritim United Kingdom (UKMTO) di bawah tentera Britain melaporkan serangan tersebut, sambil menyatakan anak kapal berada dalam keadaan selamat dan tiada kerosakan alam sekitar dilaporkan. Tiada pihak yang segera mengaku bertanggungjawab ... Read more The post Satu lagi kapal jadi sasaran serangan di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
Explosions in Bandar Abbas as US Strikes Iran
Footage shows explosions in Iran's major port city of Bandar Abbas after the United States launched extensive strikes on Iran over attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. #US #Iran
Nepal News
· Jun 28, 2026
अमेरिकालाई इरानको जवाफ, कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य अड्डा निशानामा
इरान । इरानले कुवेत र बहराइनस्थित अमेरिकी सैन्य अड्डामाथि आक्रमण गरेको दाबी गरेकाे छ। बीबीसी फारसी सेवाका अनुसार इरानको इस्लामिक रिभोलुसनरी गार्ड्स कोर्प्स (आईआरजीसी) ले आइतबार बिहान कुवेतस्थित अली अल–सलेम एयरबेस र बहराइनमा रहेको अमेरिकी पाँचौँ नौसैनिक बेडाको मुख्यालयसँग सम्बन्धित आठ स्थानलाई निशाना बनाएर आक्रमण गरेको हाे। आईआरजीसीका अनुसार संयुक्त सैन्य अभियानअन्तर्गत ती आक्रमण गरिएको []
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Photo] Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.
Explosions in the city of Kerman in southeastern Iran.
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Four Countries After U.S. Airstrikes
(NaturalNews) Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan on Thursday, July 9, according to Iranian state media and the Islam...
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 28, 2026
Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran
Explosions in Sirik and Qeshm in Southern Iran
Iran Herald
· Jul 7, 2026
UAE strongly condemns hostile Iranian attack targeting Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel
ABU DHABI, 7th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar's Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed that the attack constitutes a grave threat to the safety and security of international navigation and represents a dangerous escalation whi
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 29, 2026
How U.S. and Israeli Strikes Shattered Iran’s Iconic Monuments
Recent Israeli airstrikes on March 7 and 9 caused significant damage to historic sites in Isfahan, Iran, including the Naqsh-e Jahan square and the Chehel Sotoun Palace. These strikes shook ancient domes and minarets and left debris across a 400-year-old royal complex. Rasoul Mosavi, a local security guard, expressed his deep connection to these buildings, [] The post How U.S. and Israeli Strikes Shattered Iran’s Iconic Monuments appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Boston.com
· 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.
The Cradle
· 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
Al Jazeera
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran war live: Tehran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US bombings
Iranian state media report explosions in port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
It's a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran
A series of mysterious 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 d...
BNO News
· 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.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran Strikes US Bases in Five Gulf Nations, Oil Surges as Hormuz Shuts and Ceasefire Ends
Iran struck US bases in five Gulf nations Sunday, from Qatar's Al Udeid to Oman's Port of Duqm, as Trump declared the ceasefire 'over' and ordered new strikes on Iranian territory. Brent crude surged 4 percent to 79 a barrel as Hormuz traffic fell to near zero.
Associated Press
· 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
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
US completes series of strikes on Iran, third this week — CENTCOM
The attack was carried out in connection with Iran’s attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 12, 2026
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 10, 2026
Mysterious airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them
A series of mysterious airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic.
TRT World
· Jul 13, 2026
US says it's completed another wave of strikes against Iran
The US military says it has carried out its latest waves of strikes inside Iran. Iranian media report explosions were heard in several port cities, including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Tehran says it has responded by targeting a number of facilities at a US base in Bahrain. Kristina Simich reports.
Huffington Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Who Launched The Latest Airstrikes Against Iran? It's A Mystery.
A series of mysterious airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 7, 2026
Iran strikes three commercial vessels near Strait of Hormuz
ALBAWABA- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched attacks on three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, according to U...
Euronews
· 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.
BRICS News
· Jul 12, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it successfully struck a US military base in Qatar.
JUST IN: Iran says it successfully struck a US military base in Qatar.@BRICSNews
The Hindu BusinessLine
· 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
Middle East Eye
· Jun 27, 2026
Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iran
Explosions reported near Strait of Hormuz after US strikes Iran Iranian media have reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz after the US military said it launched fresh attacks on Iran. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said “several explosions” were heard around Tahrui village in Sirik, a coastal area near the strategic waterway. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB also reported that several projectiles struck a village on Qeshm Island, which sits in the Strait of Hormuz. The reports came after the US army said it carried out new strikes on Iran in response to an attack on a vessel earlier this morning.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Crossfire In The Gulf: U.S. Pounds Iran After Ship Attack Sparking Multi-Nation Missile Blasts
The U.S. military launched a massive wave of airstrikes against Iran on Saturday night, striking approximately 140 targets in retaliation for an Iranian assault on a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marks the third time this week that American forces have struck Iranian territory, triggering an immediate chain reaction of [] Crossfire In The Gulf: U.S. Pounds Iran After Ship Attack Sparking Multi-Nation Missile Blasts
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 8, 2026
Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs
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 ran’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 [] The post Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
BBC News
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
Haaretz
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
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