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U.S. And Iran Exchange Strikes in Latest Threat to Fragile Ceasefire

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July 8, 2026

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U.S. And Iran Exchange Strikes in Latest Threat to Fragile Ceasefire

Earlier the U.S. revoked a waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil, eliminating a key incentive for Tehran in interim peace deal.

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Iran Herald

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· Jun 28, 2026

US very nature is to break promises Iran

Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes several times since Friday, threatening to upend a tentative interim peace dealThe very nature of the US is to break its promises and treaties, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Sunday, following renewed attacks on the Islamic Republic's coastal infrastructure.Iran and the US exchanged strikes on Friday for the first tim

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

Target vs target: What US hit in Iran, and what Tehran struck in response

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed after fresh military strikes. Both nations launched attacks, expanding the conflict across the Gulf region. Iran targeted US air defence systems and facilities in several Middle Eastern countries. The United States struck approximately ninety military sites across Iran. These exchanges marked the biggest breach of the truce since April.

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

NBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran Exchange Back-And-Forth Strikes For Second Day

The United States and Iran exchanged a new round of intensive back-and-forth strikes hours after President Donald Trump declared he thinks the ceasefire is now over. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for TODAY.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

US strikes around 90 targets in Iran as conflict escalates; Tehran hits Bahrain, Kuwait bases

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes for the second consecutive day, with Washington targeting Iranian military sites and Tehran retaliating by attacking US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened further escalation, fuelling fears of an oil crisis as shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply. Responding to the []

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.

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.

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.

Punching Bag Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Trump and Iran Trade Blows as Peace Talks Continue

A Ceasefire Becomes a Contest The new U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding was never going to bring instant calm. It stopped the wider war, but it did not end the struggle for leverage. Instead, the latest round of attacks shows something more complicated: the United States and Iran are still negotiating, but they are doing it [] The post Trump and Iran Trade Blows as Peace Talks Continue appeared first on The Punching Bag Post.

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.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Strait of Hormuz threat level rises amid US-Iran escalation

Iran and the United States have exchanged strikes, presenting a significant challenge to the interim peace agreement. Iranian forces targeted a US tanker, followed by a US response involving six fighter jets striking infrastructure facilities. Subsequently, Iran launched explosive drones toward Bahrain and directed a drone at a Panamanian-registered tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat level in the Strait has increased considerably.

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.

NPR News

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· Jun 29, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange fire despite ceasefire. And, Trump nominates a new head of ICE

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, putting their latest ceasefire in jeopardy. And, Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

TASS

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· Jul 8, 2026

US allies in Middle East seek to prevent further escalation — CNN

According to the report, following the latest wave of US strikes on Iranian targets, regional allies reached out to both the United States and Iran in an effort to preserve the ceasefire

Latestly.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

Middle East Conflict: Oil Tanker Hit by Unidentified Projectile in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran-US Tensions

The attack came as tensions between Iran and the United States escalated, with both sides accusing each other of violating a recently reached ceasefire and carrying out fresh military strikes.

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.

Le Monde

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran

The renewed US and Iranian strikes on Wednesday, despite the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries, jeopardize hopes for a swift end to the crisis unpopular with the American public.

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 ...

Daily News Egypt

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· Jun 28, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes on Sunday, deepening tensions despite ongoing efforts to preserve the ceasefire framework reached earlier this month, while Gulf states strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The latest escalation began after the US military carried out additional strikes against Iranian coastal [] The post US, Iran exchange strikes as Egypt, Gulf states condemn attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Irish Star

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump suggests Pete Hegseth was willing to strike Iran during funeral for Khamenei

Both Iran and the US have exchanged strikes after Trump suggested the ceasefire was 'over' although he suggested negotiations could continue

The Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Fresh US strikes on Iran amid warning Tehran had ‘chance to honour the ceasefire agreement’

US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

BRICS News

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· Jun 26, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.

JUST IN: US says it's strikes against Iran are not a return to major combat operations.@BRICSNews

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

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...

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.

BOL News

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· Jun 28, 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire

Both sides accused each other of breaking ceasefire agreement. The post US and Iran exchange strikes, accuse each other of violating ceasefire appeared first on BOL News.

The Japan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz closed

A series of attacks between the U.S. and Iran over the past several days led the U.S. to declare the end of a ceasefire, but left the door open to continued negotiations.

Russia Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes for first time since ceasefire

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes for the first time since agreeing an interim peace deal on June 17 Read Full Article at RT.com

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum

A fragile, two-week-old interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran has collapsed into open warfare, triggering direct Iranian missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain early Sunday. The sudden escalation began roughly an hour after U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ultimatum on social media, warning that Washington [] The post Iran attacks US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain following Trump ultimatum appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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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

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices surge following new U.S. strikes against Iran, with Brent crude exceeding $76

The latest exchange of strikes threatens to undermine the fragile ceasefire, while prices are also being supported by the U.S. Treasury's decision to revoke the waiver that had allowed Iran to sell oil The post Oil prices surge following new U.S. strikes against Iran, with Brent crude exceeding 76 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

From Warning Shots to War Strikes: U.S. and Iran Trade Blows in the Strait of Hormuz, Threatening Global Shipping

(NaturalNews) The United States and Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on Friday, marking the first direct military exchange since the interim peace deal signed o...

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.

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.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 8, 2026

Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf?

The ceasefire between the United States and Iran, brokered last month after four months of conflict, was intended to create a 60 day window for negotiations on a permanent agreement and restore stability to the Gulf. The conflict began with U.S. and Israeli strikes across Iran and escalated into the largest disruption to global energy [] The post Can the Iran US Ceasefire Survive After Fresh Strikes in the Gulf? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 9, 2026

The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow?

In many ways it was already the ceasefire that never was. But with the United States and Iran claiming to have hit dozens of targets each with air, drone and missile strikes in the past 48 hours, it’s increasingly hard to see where this goes next. The new strikes are the latest in a series The post The US is striking Iran again. Can it ever deliver a knockout blow? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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