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US announces fresh set of strikes 'to hold Iranian forces accountable'

The latest strikes come in an effort to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM said
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Iran Herald
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran tells Gulf states not to serve as 'arenas' for US attacks
Tehran has maintained that its strikes against American bases in the region are strictly defensive Iran has warned that Arab states in the Middle East are legitimate targets for retaliatory strikes because they host US military bases. The US continued striking targets in Iran early on Monday local time, marking
Hananya Naftali
· 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.
UPI
· Jul 7, 2026
United States launches new strikes against Iran, reimposes sanctions
United States launches new strikes against Iran, reimposes sanctions
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the U.S. return to war?
The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...
Korea Times News
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iran; Kuwait, Bahrain targeted
US launches new strikes on Iran; Kuwait, Bahrain targeted
ArcaMax
· Jun 27, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after drone hits
The U.S. conducted a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday, as a weekend of tit-for-tat attacks led both sides to claim violations of the ceasefire underpinning peace talks. The first American strikes on Friday came ...
NPR News
· 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.
USA TODAY
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over shipping and oil enforcement. Read more: 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/
teleSUR English
· Jun 28, 2026
U.S. Launches First Wave of Strikes on Iran Since June 17 Memorandum
The United States launched a new series of strikes on Iran this Saturday, including surveillance infrastructure, communications systems, air defense positions, drone storage facilities, and naval mine deployment capabilities, in response to a drone attack attributed to Tehran against a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Central Command statement. Centcom stated that []
BRICS News
· Jun 28, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.
JUST IN: United States says it carried out strikes against 10 Iranian military targets.@BRICSNews
South China Morning Post
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit ‘hard’
The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while ordering retaliation against Tehran, said he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes were carried out to degrade the ability of Iranian forces “to threaten freedom of navigation” in the strait, through which a fifth of...
The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches fresh strikes against Iran after Strait of Hormuz attacks
The US on Wednesday said it has launched fresh ‘strikes’ against Iran, saying these are in retaliation to Tehran’s attack on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions in the port city of Sirik, Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island early Wednesday. The US Central Command (CENTCOM), tasked to West Asia, []
Legit.ng
· Jul 9, 2026
Breaking: US launches fresh Iran strikes amid renewed tension in war, see details
Donald Trump-led US has launched new strikes on Iran as tensions escalated. The Islamic Republic subsequently orchestrated attacks in some Arab nations.
WRAL News
· Jul 8, 2026
After launching strikes on Iran, Trump says ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue
The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. U.S. President Donald Trump said later that the interim agreeme...
Arab Times Online
· Jul 11, 2026
US Launches Third Round of Strikes on Iran After Alleged Attack on Cargo Ship
WASHINGTON, July 11: The United States launched a third round of military strikes against Iranian targets this week after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) allegedly att...
India TV News
· Jul 12, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran 'blatantly' attacks ship, announces closure of Hormuz
The United States launched a fresh wave of retaliatory strikes against Iran after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forces attacked the Cyprus-flagged container vessel M/V GFS Galaxy in the strategic waterway.
Intel Slava
· Jul 8, 2026
🇺🇸❌🇮🇷 — Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
— Unconfirmed reports of US strikes on Tabriz in northwestern Iran.
Daily News Egypt
· 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.
Arise News
· Jul 8, 2026
US Strikes Iran Again As Tehran Retaliates, Gulf States Sound Air Raid Sirens
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates and air raid sirens sound across Gulf states.
NaturalNews.com
· 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...
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 12, 2026
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
Baghaei: Iranian strikes on U.S. bases are legitimate self-defense
Times of India
· Jun 27, 2026
'Will be forced to militarily complete the job': Trump warns Iran after US strikes over 2nd ceasefire breach
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of violating a ceasefire for a second consecutive day by attacking a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. This follows US retaliation for a drone attack on another vessel. Iran has warned of a practical response to the US actions, escalating regional tensions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran unleashes retaliatory strikes on US assets in the Middle East
US Central Command has confirmed 90 strikes on Iranian targets, including air defence systems and coastal surveillance assets – although it hasn’t yet commented on the latest strikes. Iran has, according to state-linked media, retaliated by targeting US assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Iraq. The tit-for-tat strikes have led to fears of a resumption of the war.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran says all US bases in region are 'legitimate targets' if ceasefire violations continue
Warning comes after Iran reports attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait and fresh US strikes on Iranian targets
Tehran Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might
TEHRAN - The continuous military strikes executed by the United States against Iran in blatant violation of the recent interim agreement mark yet another severe miscalculation in Washington’s historically hostile approach toward the Islamic Republic.
The Media Line
· Jul 13, 2026
Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes
The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes [] The post Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes appeared first on The Media Line.
Investing.com
· Jun 27, 2026
U.S. carries out fresh strikes on Iran after another ship is attacked
U.S. carries out fresh strikes on Iran after another ship is attacked
Daily Sabah
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches fresh Iran strikes after Trump calls interim deal 'over'
The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S. Central Command said Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end th...
Trend News Agency
· Jul 11, 2026
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran - CENTCOM
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran - CENTCOM
BOL News
· Jun 27, 2026
US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
United States has carried out strikes on Iran. The post US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.
UrduPoint
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran warns all US bases in region are legitimate targets amid renewed tensions
Iran warns all US bases in region are legitimate targets amid renewed tensions
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
US military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, the U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was over.It said the strikes were aimed at degrading Iran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating a vital international waterway, U.S. Central Command wrote in a post on X.
CNN
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches new strikes against Iran as ‘punishment’
The US on Tuesday launched new strikes against Iran and reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran carries out strikes on US bases across region
TEHRAN, July 13 (YPA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had carried out a series of attacks targeting US military bases across the region, in retaliation for US attacks against the country. The IRGC issued three separate statements detailing the strikes, which it said were retaliation for US attacks []
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain
TEHERAN: Kor Pengawal Revolusi Iran (IRGC) berkata pada Khamis bahawa mereka telah menyerang pangkalan tentera Amerika Syarikat (AS) di Bahrain dan Kuwait sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan terbaharu Amerika, menurut kenyataan yang disiarkan oleh televisyen Perbadanan Penyiaran Republik Islam Iran (IRIB). Menurut IRGC, mereka menyasarkan infrastruktur dan kemudahan utama di pangkalan tentera AS di Arifjan ... Read more The post Iran akui serang pangkalan tentera AS di Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Sputnik
· Jul 12, 2026
US, Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes After Hormuz Strait Closure
The United States attacked approximately 140 targets in Iran as part of its third wave of strikes this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. In response to US attacks in the south of the country, Iran struck a number of US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, Press TV reported.
RTÉ News
· Jul 8, 2026
Reports of fresh strikes in Iran after Trump threats
The United States launched new strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump vowed to hit hard following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
CBC News
· Jan 9, 2026
Iran says it has launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran says it has launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain
Brisbane Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran hit with fresh US strikes
The US has launched fresh strikes against Iran in retaliation for its attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
NDTV
· Jul 13, 2026
Iran Under Fresh Fire: Explosions Hit Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Sirik As US Strikes Continue
Monday's strikes are the latest in a string of American attacks on Iranian military and coastal infrastructure that have unfolded almost daily since the IRGC struck commercial vessels transiting the...
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