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Trump threatens major U.S. escalation against Iran

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July 8, 2026

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Trump threatens major U.S. escalation against Iran

ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a significant escalation against Iran, including the possible seizure of Kharg Island, following renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz...

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Korea Times News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US step up attacks and threaten to escalate

Iran, US step up attacks and threaten to escalate

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.

World Israel News

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes

Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. The post ‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes appeared first on World Israel News.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

IRGC strikes Gulf after US attacks kill at least 14 in Iran

The US and Iran exchanged another round of attacks, as President Trump says Iran is eager to negotiate despite ongoing military escalation. Rising oil price concerns and domestic political pressure in the US continue to cloud the prospects for a lasting peace. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

DawnNews English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Warns US Could Strike Iran Again Tonight After Gulf Attacks | Middle East Tensions Escalate |

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch another strike on Iran as early as tonight, following reported attacks on US military facilities in the Gulf. The latest developments mark a significant escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 #breakingnews #Geopolitics #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with ‘1,000 missiles’ over alleged assassination plot

WASHINGTON, July 11 (YPA) –US President Donald Trump threatened late Friday into Saturday that the United States would “completely destroy” Iran if it attempted to assassinate him or succeeded in doing so. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote: “There are 1,000 missiles ready to launch and aimed at the Islamic Republic []

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

US, Iran intensify attacks, threatening truce

US, Iran intensify attacks, threatening truce

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

Sweden Herald

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· Jun 27, 2026

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

Al-Monitor

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· Jul 9, 2026

Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war

The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

US vs Iran: ‘We’ll hit them real hard tonight’ – Trump

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran again after saying an initial ceasefire deal with the Islamic Republic was over. Trump issued the threat on Wednesday while speaking on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Turkey, slamming Iranian officials for what he described as not sticking to the deals they negotiated. He warned [] US vs Iran: ‘We’ll hit them real hard tonight’ – Trump

Latestly.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Donald Trump Warns Iran of Fresh Strikes After Declaring Ceasefire 'Over' (Watch Video)

Speaking from Washington, the US President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning of direct military action, stating the United States is prepared to 'hit them hard' if Tehran continues its current actions in the region. The sudden shift in rhetoric has significantly heightened geopolitical tensions and prompted mixed reactions across the Middle East.

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

'If you strike, you'll get hit': Iran's blunt warning to US, says Strait of Hormuz won't open under threats

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further after Tehran warned Washington of retaliation over the latest round of US military strikes. The warning came shortly after the US carried out fresh attacks on Iranian targets, saying the operation was aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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JFeed

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran Threatens Revenge, "I Want Trump's Head" 

Iran escalates threats against Trump with a Kayhan headline demanding his death, as Trump separately orders a trade cutoff with Spain.

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!!!

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump ‘goyang’ dengan ancaman Iran

WASHINGTON: Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS), Donald Trump, mengugut untuk ‘memusnahkan’ Iran sebagai membalas ancaman Teheran yang didakwa menyasarkan beliau. Trump mengeluarkan kenyataan itu menerusi platform Truth Social selepas pegawai kanan AS menggesa Teheran membuat pengumuman secara terbuka untuk berhenti menyerang kapal di Selat Hormuz dan menjamin semua laluan di perairan berkenaan. Dalam kenyataan itu, Trump ... Read more The post Trump ‘goyang’ dengan ancaman Iran appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump, Iran trade threats as memorandum of understanding falls apart

President Trump issued a stark threat to Iran after hostilities resumed this week, with Iranian leaders claiming the U.S. violated the agreement. Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ #Trump #Iran #War

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm

The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []

The Hill

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump warns Iran of 'complete decimation' if assassination threat carried out

President Trump late Friday threatened to “decimate and destroy” Iran if it carries out a reported assassination plot against him, saying he has already directed the U.S. military to be prepared to respond. “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should...

Independent Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran conflict escalates as US strikes continue, Gulf states targeted

Iran conflict escalates as US strikes continue, Gulf states targeted

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump and Iran's supreme leader trade threats as mediators try to save their crumbling deal

U.S. and Iranian leaders have exchanged threats as their interim deal to end the war faces new challenges.

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran reportedly preparing to launch a "massive"

JUST IN: Iran reportedly preparing to launch a massive attack on US military bases in the region shortly.@BRICSNews

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 29, 2026

Trump warns Iran ‘will no longer exist’ if regime forces America’s hand

President Trump warned Iran faces annihilation if it continues violating the ceasefire and provokes further US military action. The warning came after US forces struck 10 Iranian military targets, including radar, drone and missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran had breached the ceasefire again, declaring America had responded by hitting key military infrastructure across the region. He warned of the possibility that America will “be forced to militarily complete the job” in Iran. "If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!" Trump wrote to Truth Social.

Times of India

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran with '1000 missiles' as both sides shoot their mouth in Gulf spat

President Trump threatened Iran with massive missile strikes if assassination plots are pursued. This warning dramatically escalated tensions between the two nations. Disagreements over a maritime deal's interpretation fueled renewed military exchanges. Iran vowed revenge for past actions and perceived US treaty violations. Ambiguity and mistrust now threaten another fragile understanding between them.

BBC News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump and Iran's negotiator trade warnings as talks held in Switzerland

The US president, who is not at the talks, threatens to attack Iran if it does not restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Informed Comment

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’ against Iran hurts US Ties

How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after new exchange of attacks

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump warns Iran of possible consequences of new attacks

Trump warns Iran of possible consequences of new attacks

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

US strikes 10 targets in Iran, Tehran launches attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain: Latest escalation in West Asia war

The latest exchange of attacks risks escalating the conflict in West Asia once again, despite Iran and the United States reaching an interim agreement.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump: Iran Ceasefire ‘Over,’ Threatens New US Strikes

President Donald Trump announced that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran is “over” and indicated that the U. S. may launch new strikes following Iranian attacks on U. S. military bases in the Gulf. Iran claimed it attacked U. S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to U. S. strikes [] The post Trump: Iran Ceasefire ‘Over,’ Threatens New US Strikes appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Ariana News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf

The latest escalation marks one of the most intense exchanges since the conflict began earlier this year, raising fresh concerns about regional stability. The post US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates across Gulf first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

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