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'Things are heating up': Onboard a US warship as Iran ceasefire ends

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July 9, 2026

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CNN's Pamela Brown reports from aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea as it conducts defensive flight operations. The US and Iran have traded strikes in a flareup of hostilities after President Trump declared the ceasefire between the two countries "over." 0:00 "The stakes are raised": Defensive flight operations on the USS Abraham Lincoln 1:59 "We're a very hard target": Capt. Daniel Keeler, CO of the USS Abraham Lincoln 2:56 CNN's Pamela Brown reports from the flight deck during flight operations 3:59 What it's like for the 5400 sailors and Marines aboard the "Abe" as war escalates 14:15 Debris searches and examining the victory marks on an F-18 Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #IranWar #AircraftCarrier #News

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9 News Australia

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· 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

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Orders New Strikes On Iran, Says Ceasefire Finished

Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Image by The CradleXPresident Donald Trump said Wednesday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is over ...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Selat Hormuz masih belum aman

TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BRICS News

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· Jul 5, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it is using ceasefire with US to strengthen its combat readiness.

JUST IN: Iran says it is using ceasefire with US to strengthen its combat readiness.@BRICSNews

CNN

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran exchanged strikes as tensions flare over the vital Strait of Hormuz. CNN's Julia Benbrook breaks down what it means for the ceasefire.

Times of India

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· 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

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Related coverage for "'Things are heating up': Onboard a US warship as Iran ceasefire ends": 9 News Australia — U.S. military launches strikes on Iran in response to commercial ship attack | 9 News Australia. KLIF – 570AM – Dallas — Trump Orders New Strikes On Iran, Says Ceasefire Finished. Utusan Malaysia — Selat Hormuz masih belum aman. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it is using ceasefire with US to strengthen its combat readiness.. CNN — Tensions flare over Strait of Hormuz. Times of India — US-Iran ceasefire tailored for US mid-terms, not lasting peace: Report