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US, Iran Trade Airstrikes as Fears Grow of a Return to War

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July 9, 2026

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US, Iran Trade Airstrikes as Fears Grow of a Return to War

The US military attacked Iran for a second day and Tehran retaliated against American allies in the Persian Gulf, raising fears of a return to war after little progress in efforts to secure a diplomatic outcome.

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 9, 2026

US-Iran skirmishes are the new norm

The latest, continuing skirmish between the United States and Iran will be the new norm. Neither country wants a return to war, given that war is highly unlikely to lead to a decisive result in either direction. But Iran’s regional ambitions and anti-Americanism will drive it to keep testing American patience. In turn, President Donald []

JFeed

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire in the Gulf: How a Clash Over the Strait of Hormuz Rewrote the Rules Between Trump and Iran

U.S. airstrikes inside Iran signal a volatile shift in the Middle East, moving the confrontation from nuclear disputes to a direct battle for control over the global trade routes of the Strait of Hormuz.

Independent Online

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· Jul 8, 2026

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

Is the war back on? US, Iran trade strikes in new threat to ceasefire

The Jerusalem Post

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can the cycle of US, Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz be stopped? - analysis

While the US and Iran continue to trade strikes after the Memorandum of Understanding, the question of an easy solution comes down to military advantages in the Gulf region.

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

Foreign Policy

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S., Iran Return to the Brink of All-Out War

As both sides intensify strikes, future peace talks appear uncertain.

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...

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it will "knock the hell out of"

JUST IN: US says it will knock the hell out of Iran if it attacks ships.@BRICSNews

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim

BOL News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US, Iran exchange fresh strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Fresh military exchanges raise fears of further instability and energy market disruptions. The post US, Iran exchange fresh strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate appeared first on BOL News.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran retaliatory strikes ‘to be expected’ amid MOU setbacks

Naval Warfare Senior Research Fellow Brent Sadler says the back-and-forth strikes between the US and Iran were to be expected. “This is partly to be expected… the Iranians are trying to exercise leverage by attacking shipping, and they’re facing the response,” Mr Sadler told Sky News Australia. “This is not your traditional, diplomatic approach to a ceasefire; this is very much President Trump’s approach.”

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

US Iran war LIVE updates: US attacks Iran after ‘ceasefire violation’; IRGC strikes back and warns of ‘broader response’

US-Iran war LIVE updates: The US and Iran once again traded strikes as the US accused Tehran of launching attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. The flare-up threatens the fragile truce that ended months of war in the region.

ArcaMax

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran trade fresh attacks that put ceasefire under strain

The U.S. and Iran traded attacks targeting each other’s military infrastructure, signaling no letup in several days of escalation that are straining a ceasefire underpinning peace talks. In the latest barrage on Sunday, Iran’s Islamic ...

India TV News

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· Jun 29, 2026

How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East

The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

The Hill

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· Jun 28, 2026

Live updates: Zohran Mamdani, Bill Cassidy hit Sunday shows; US-Iran ceasefire tested by fresh strikes

The U.S. and Iran have traded attacks this weekend, threatening the two sides' 60-day ceasefire and negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Iran on Sunday launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, two key U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf. Iran's attacks came after U.S. forces conducted additional strikes against multiple Iranian targets in...

Toronto Sun

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· Jun 28, 2026

IRAN WAR: Continued U.S. and Iran airstrikes threaten fragile truce

Here's the latest on the Iran war on Sunday

The Independent

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran-US war live: Washington and Tehran ‘agree to halt strikes’ as further talks expected

Iran and the US traded attacks in the Gulf in recent days as each accused the other of violating an interim ceasefire deal

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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Iran in response to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

The developments come during a fragile time for the US and Iran as they work to negotiate a permanent end to the war.

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle

Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has shattered expectations of a lasting ceasefire, bringing fresh concerns over prolonged oil supply disruptions from the Middle East. The conflict has reignited debate over the stability of global crude markets, with traders and analysts watching closely for any signs of escalating disruption to regional production. Speculation [] The post Renewed U.S.-Iran Fighting Could Trigger Middle East Oil Market Share Battle appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Investopedia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Renewed Fighting in Iran Revives Potential for a ‘Cascade’ of Economic Consequences

Renewed Fighting in Iran Revives Potential for a ‘Cascade’ of Economic Consequences

The Japan Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Unraveling U.S. sanctions on Iran unlikely to be quick or easy

At issue is whether an interim U.S. deal with Iran can translate into lasting economic relief.

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, in escalation over Strait of Hormuz

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

Nepal News

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· Jul 9, 2026

हर्मुजमा फेरि अमेरिका–इरान भिडन्त

तेहरान। रणनीतिक महत्त्वको हर्मुज जलघाँटीलाई केन्द्र बनाएर अमेरिका र इरानबीच दोस्रो दिन पनि सैन्य आक्रमण र प्रतिआक्रमण जारी रहेको छ। समुद्री मार्गको नियन्त्रण, अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जहाजहरूको आवतजावत तथा क्षेत्रीय सुरक्षालाई लिएर दुवै पक्षबीच तनाव चुलिँदा मध्यपूर्वको सुरक्षा अवस्था थप जटिल बनेको छ। अमेरिकी सेनाले हर्मुज जलघाँटीमा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय जहाजहरूको स्वतन्त्र आवागमनलाई जोखिममा पार्ने इरानको क्षमता कमजोर पार्ने []

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

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.

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

Slate Magazine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Are We Really Back at War With Iran?

The president’s house-of-cards peace deal has fallen apart.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 26, 2026

Breaking: Back to Bombing Iran!

Breaking: Back to Bombing Iran!

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 13, 2026

Did Iran kill 3 US service members in Kuwait attacks?

ALBAWABA - Iran and the United States continue to exchange attacks as Iran claimed yesterday that its attacks on Kuwait led to the killing of three American service members...

AzerNews

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why US-Iran confrontation persist despite diplomacy

The latest escalation between the United States and Iran illustrates a recurring paradox in Middle Eastern geopolitics, where diplomatic engagement and military confrontation are not mutually exclusive.

Afghanistan News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse

The region enters a fragile pause - with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center At the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to

NDTV

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Launches Third Round Of Strikes Against Iran Following Commercial Ship Strike In Hormuz

The US launched fresh airstrikes on Iran after an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions, disrupting maritime security and raising concerns over global...

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

All Israel News

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran trade blows and accusations over Strait of Hormuz transit freedom

US, Iran trade blows and accusations over Strait of Hormuz transit freedom

Iran Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

Iran survived the first round, the next may be worse imo

The region enters a fragile pause with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the centerAt the start of the US and Israeli military campaign against Iran, we identified seven lessons from the new conflict. Sanctions, we noted, are often followed by force; pressure on Iran would be long-term; concessions to the attacking side wouldn't work; the leadership of the targeted country would bec

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran holds U.S. to account on peace deal, warning broken promises fuel decades of distrust

(NaturalNews) The peace deal with Iran is already in danger. The United States and Iran are locked in a diplomatic standoff over a fragile memorandum of understandi...

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries.

Just the news

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· Jun 21, 2026

Energy Secretary Wright says flow of tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz returning to 'normal'

Reopening the strait and allowing ships to pass through without being attacked is a key part of the U.S.-Iran negotiation to end their war.

Off The Press

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump says Iran called to make deal after strikes, unsure if war is back on

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday evening that he does not know whether Washington and Iran are returning to a full-fledged war, but told reporters that Iran “badly” wants to make a deal to cease escalating hostilities in the Middle East. Trump flew back to Washington, DC, via the U.K. on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters []...Click to read more

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Aspiring to Regional Domination, Iran Is Ready to Escalate Over Hormuz

The latest round of U.S.-Iran violence led to the withdrawal of sanctions relief, but Iran nonetheless sees itself as a winner in a new Pax Iranica.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Iran, Afghanistan target $10bn in trade by 2029

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran and Afghanistan are targeting 10 billion in annual bilateral trade within three years, an Iranian trade official said Monday.

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