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Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia
United States reportedly strikes strategic railway bridge serving as part of key transportation corridor linking Iran with China and Russia.
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CBC News
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran says it struck U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
Iran said it struck targets linked to U.S. forces on Saturday in response to American airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week's agreement meant to end the four-month-old war.
Off The Press
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran strikes US-linked targets; Bahrain reports drone attack
Iran said it struck targets linked to US forces on Saturday in response to US airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week’s agreement meant to end the four-month-old war. Iran’s foreign ministry did not identify the locations of its “defensive” attacks, which it said were []...Click to read more
NBC News
· Jun 27, 2026
Trump’s deal to end war in question after Iran retaliates to US strikes
Iran said it struck U.S. linked targets in response to U.S. strikes on Iranian missile and drone storage locations. The newest exchange of fire raises questions about President Trump’s Memorandum of Understanding with Iran. Iran’s foreign minister has accused the U.S. of “treaty breaking.” NBC News’ Keir Simmons has the latest.
Arab Times Online
· Jun 28, 2026
US Warns It Will Continue Striking Iran if Strait of Hormuz Shipping Is Threatened
WASHINGTON, Jun 28: The United States will continue targeting Iran’s military infrastructure if Tehran threatens international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, US Ambassador to th...
DNyuz
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran says it hit US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack
Iran said it struck targets linked to US forces on Saturday in response to US airstrikes on its southern coast, as each side continued to accuse the other of violating last week’s agreement meant to end the four-month-old war. Iran’s foreign ministry did not identify the locations of its “defensive” attacks, which it said were a response []
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.
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Related coverage for "Report: US strikes strategic Iran rail link to China, Russia": CBC News — Iran says it struck U.S.-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack. Off The Press — Iran strikes US-linked targets; Bahrain reports drone attack. NBC News — Trump’s deal to end war in question after Iran retaliates to US strikes. Arab Times Online — US Warns It Will Continue Striking Iran if Strait of Hormuz Shipping Is Threatened. DNyuz — Iran says it hit US-linked targets as Bahrain reports drone attack. NDTV — War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'