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Trump confuses Iran for US ally in Zelensky Q&A: ‘We had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan’

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July 8, 2026

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Trump confuses Iran for US ally in Zelensky Q&A: ‘We had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan’

Japan has not fired on an American aircraft carrier since World War II ended in 1945

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The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran-US Tensions Escalate as Trump Rejects Deal | Tehran Warns ‘Finger on the Trigger’ | Dawn News

US President Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of a new agreement with Iran, while Tehran responded with a stark warning that its "finger is on the trigger." The latest exchange underscores rising tensions between Washington and Tehran amid growing concerns over regional security, military escalation, and diplomatic deadlock. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #trump #iran #unitedstates #middleeast #geopolitics #breakingnews #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes

The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.

BRICS News

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· Jul 9, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇶🇦 Iran says it attacked US targets in Qatar.

JUST IN: Iran says it attacked US targets in Qatar.@BRICSNews

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran tidak akan wujud jika AS terpaksa sambung perang – Trump

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump pada Sabtu berkata Iran tidak akan lagi wujud jika AS terpaksa menyambung semula perang dan menuduh Teheran melanggar perjanjian gencatan senjata. Ancaman itu dibuat selepas tentera AS memaklumkan bahawa mereka melancarkan serangan ke atas beberapa sasaran di Iran pada Sabtu sebagai satu lagi tindakan balas terhadap serangan ke ... Read more The post Iran tidak akan wujud jika AS terpaksa sambung perang – Trump appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Associated Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Videos show explosions across Iran as US launches new airstrikes

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran on Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal aimed at ending the regional conflict. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Trump declares Iran '100 per cent' agreed on nuclear weapons arrangement

President Donald Trump claims the United States is negotiating with Iran from a position of “pure strength”. “The straits are already open, and we’re setting records in the straits. We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” Mr Trump said. “You want to see problems? You give them a nuclear weapon, and they’ll use it within the first hour. “They will not have a nuclear weapon, and they’ve agreed to that 100 per cent.”

KTLA 5

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· Jul 10, 2026

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Trump stated that the Iranians are "crazy".

— Trump stated that the Iranians are crazy.“The Iranians are incompetent and crazy. They're liars. We agreed: no nuclear weapons. They go out and tell the press: we didn't even talk about that. There's something wrong with them, they're crazy,” said the US President, wagging his finger.@Intelslava

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

"Will get much worse" if ships attacked again: Trump warns Iran of tougher response

Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran that American military action would intensify if Tehran continues attacks on commercial vessels.In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, 'This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. It happens again, it will get much worse!'He also shared an image of the aftermath of US strikes in Chabahar, I

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting what it says is Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump has declared the waterway open while Iran insists it is closed leading to a further escalation of attacks, as Heidi Zhou Castro reports from Washington DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile

teleSUR English

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· Jul 9, 2026

From Ceasefire to Crossfire: How U.S.-Iran Tensions Spiral in 48 Hours?

U.S. President declared he didn’t want to deal with the Iranians anymore. On late Wednesday, U.S. forces launched fresh airstrikes against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.S. military positions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. RELATED: Iran says it struck U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain U.S. President Donald Trump said that he believed the current []

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah

Trump threatens to strike Iran over support for Hezbollah President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US would resume attacks on Iran unless Tehran can keep its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon from carrying out attacks. Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble, Trump wrote on Truth Social. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!

Arab Times Online

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· 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...

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

US-Iran Conflict Escalates: Tehran Targets Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait After Fresh US Airstrikes

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied Mideast countries in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks, including a day earlier, have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire.

World Israel News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran: US must ‘force’ Israel to stop strikes on Hezbollah and withdraw from Lebanon

Tehran conditions continued talks with the US on Washington “forcing” Israel to completely end operations against Hezbollah and to withdraw from Lebanon. By World Israel News Staff Iran said Sunday that the United States is responsible for forcing Israel to stop its attacks in Lebanon and withdraw from Lebanese territory, making the demand a central [] The post Iran: US must ‘force’ Israel to stop strikes on Hezbollah and withdraw from Lebanon appeared first on World Israel News.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump: US to resume attacks if Iran does not restrain allies

President Donald ​Trump on Sunday ‌posted that the US will resume attacks ​on Iran ​unless the Iranians can keep their ​Hezbollah allies in ​Lebanon from causing violence. “Iran must immediately ​stop their ​highly paid PROXIES in ‌Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If ​they ​don’t, we’ll hit Iran very ​hard again, ​just like we did last week, ​only [] The post Trump: US to resume attacks if Iran does not restrain allies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

AllSides

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· Jun 28, 2026

CENTCOM launches second wave of retaliatory strikes on Iran as Trump warns US may 'complete the job'

President Donald Trump is threatening to re-escalate U.S. attacks on Iran after the regime in Tehran continued attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran launched strikes against both Kuwait and Bahrain this weekend, leading to condemnations from both Arab neighbors. Israel and Lebanon agreed to the framework of a deal that would see the IDF withdraw from Southern Lebanon. Israeli officials say they will only withdraw if the Lebanese army deploys against Hezbollah.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 21, 2026

‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat

Iran had issued a stern warning to the United States following President Donald Trump’s threat to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. This is even as the two countries held talks in Switzerland seeking a deal to permanently end the Middle East war. The negotiations are meant to trigger a 60-day period [] ‘Be careful’ – Iran warns US after Trump’s threat

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 9, 2026

Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal”

Tehran responds with strikes on US bases in Kuwait Bahrain - Ghalibaf warns over the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump leaves open the possibility of further, harsher strikes The post Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

Breaking: a series of US airstrikes target several areas of Iran

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Live updates: Trump warns Iran as leader vows to avenge slain father; Housing bill becomes law

President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran late Friday, after the Islamic Republic reportedly plotted an assassination attempt against the president. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rutte: US attack on Iran was necessary, as NATO summit weighs support dispute

Rutte: US attack on Iran was necessary, as NATO summit weighs support dispute

Investing.com

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president

Trump says missiles aimed at Iran if Tehran targets US president

The Independent

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· Jul 2, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Ayatollah Khamenei funeral

Iran said any attacks would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

Raw Story

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump's mind-boggling gaffe attacks 'Islamic Republic of Japan'

President Donald Trump made a remarkable gaffe Wednesday when trying to name the Islamic Republic of Iran, melding the Middle East country’s name with that of another country far-divorced from the conflict.Trump was meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday in Turkey for the NATO summit, and moments after insulting Zelenskyy directly to his face – an insult that was met with a cold stare – Trump recalled recent attacks he claimed were thwarted by the United States, attacks that presumably came from Iran.“I told this story yesterday: we had 111 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan,” Trump said, an almost-certain attempt to reference the Islamic Republic of Iran. “They were shot at the aircraft carrier!”Trump: We had 11 missiles shot by the Islamic Republic of Japan pic.twitter.com/FUOFLVZiKh— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 8, 2026

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hananya Naftali

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· 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.

Russia Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump declares himself Iran’s ‘number one target’

Trump says he’s Iran’s “number one target” as the US-Iran conflict resumes over the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

WRAL News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Gulf, threatening the interim deal to end war

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries. The exchange of fire threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Middle East. Back-and-forth attacks have repeatedly threatened the ceasefire, but Thursday’s appeared b...

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran paper names Trump, other leaders as targets

Iran paper names Trump, other leaders as targets

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with “1000 Missiles” if it targets him. Here’s the latest

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with “1000 Missiles Locked and Loaded,” adding that the US is “ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas” of the country if its leadership attempts to assassinate him. Israel’s intelligence had recently shared with The post Trump threatens Iran with “1000 Missiles” if it targets him. Here’s the latest appeared first on Egypt Independent.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 22, 2026

‘I will do what I have to do’ if Iran does not stick to deal, Trump says

US President Donald Trump said on Monday “I will do what I have to do” if Iran does not stick to its agreement with ‌Washington. “If Iran doesn’t live up to their agreement, or if they’re not behaving, I will do what I have to do,” Trump told reporters. Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim US-Iran deal last week, more than three months after the US and Israel attacked Iran and Iran responded with its own attacks on Israel and ‌Gulf states with US bases. Trump said on...

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw open calls for his killing

“1000 missiles are locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, should the Iranian government act on its threat,” Trump

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