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US Army Announces Strikes Against Iran

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July 8, 2026

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Washington, July 08 (QNA) - The US military announced today that it had carried out strikes against targets in Iran, saying the operations were aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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BOL News

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· 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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack

The US has launched strikes against Iran, in response to an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 27, 2026

US Releases Video of Strikes on Iran

Footage released the US Central Command (CENTCOM) shows what the military says is a strike on Iran, the first since a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two nations.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

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.

Russia Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump threatens to destroy Iran as US conducts new strikes

The US has conducted strikes in Iran for a second consecutive day in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran Herald

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· 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

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Conducts Fresh Strikes Against Iran, Cites Attacks On Ships

The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Wednesday in a bid to curb Tehran's ability to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said.

Townhall

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· Jun 26, 2026

United States Announces Strikes Against Iran Moments After Trump Warning

United States Announces Strikes Against Iran Moments After Trump Warning

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

'Era of one-sided deals is OVER,' Iran's top negotiator says amid Hormuz tensions

Statement comes after Iran attacks US bases in Gulf and Washington launches a 3rd round of strikes on Iranian military targets

NPR News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging strikes, with the U.S. military saying it hit 140 targets in Iran overnight, while Iran said it responded with fire toward Jordan and other Gulf states.

Haaretz

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S. strikes Iran in response to attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. strikes Iran in response to attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

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 []

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran claims it has launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the Middle East

Iran says it has launched strikes on US military bases in the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate again. This comes after the US launches fresh strikes on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S. launches strikes against Iran

U.S. launches strikes against Iran

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says ceasefire with Tehran 'over' after US and Iran exchange fire

Washington initiated strikes on Iran overnight in response to cargo vessels being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran then launched its own attack targeting US bases in the Gulf.

Times of India

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· 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.

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches fresh strikes against Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates

The United States on early Monday (local time) launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes came after Iran attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: đŸ‡șđŸ‡žđŸ‡źđŸ‡· 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

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hormuz stays shut after US, Iran engage in new bout of strikes

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Sunday in response to an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in Hormuz, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile and drone strikes targe...

Hot Air

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. Resumes Strikes Against Iran

U.S. Resumes Strikes Against Iran

Tehran Times

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· 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.

Africanews

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.

RTÉ News

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· 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.

WRAL News

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· 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...

Arise News

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· 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.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US says it launched strikes against Iran after attack on Cyprus-flagged container ship

US says it launched strikes against Iran after attack on Cyprus-flagged container ship

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

US says it has launched strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

US says it has launched strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Vatican News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches new strikes as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz ​

The U.S. conducts a fresh wave of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian forces hitting a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Read all

Sputnik

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· Jul 9, 2026

CENTCOM Confirms US Conducted Additional Strikes Against Iran

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the United States conducted additional strikes against Iran.

USA TODAY

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· 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/

Investing.com

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· 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

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump justifies strikes on Iran amid ceasefire

The US has struck Iran in retaliation for what it says was an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· 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

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 27, 2026

US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz

US says it hit Iran after tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz The US military says it has launched fresh strikes on several targets in Iran after another attack on a ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the operation took place on Saturday after Iran attacked a Panama-flagged oil tanker earlier in the day. CENTCOM forces launched strikes today in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping, it said in a statement.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 26, 2026

US strikes Iran after attack on commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military struck Iran on Friday after Tehran attacked a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command announced the strike, calling it a “powerful response to yesterday’s attack.” The renewed fighting came after the United States and Iran agreed to engage in peace talks last week. “U.S. aircraft struck Iranian missile []

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