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US launches airstrikes on Iran; Tehran lashes out at Gulf states

Korea Times News

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July 12, 2026

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US launches airstrikes on Iran; Tehran lashes out at Gulf states
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Egypt Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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.

Euronews

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines

Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran war live: Tehran attacks Jordan, Gulf states after US bombardment

Iran targets Jordan and Gulf states after US bombs Iranian cities including Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Chabahar

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Intel Slava

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] 🇮🇷❌🇺🇸 — Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

— Iranian missile waves continue striking US bases in the Persian Gulf.

Le Monde

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing

Iran attacked Gulf countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Oman, after US strikes in retaliation for an attack against a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Investing.com

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· Jul 12, 2026

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz closed

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf states, says Strait of Hormuz closed

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes ...Click to read more

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question

Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the US launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. Washington said it was responding to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The crossfire raised fears that the war in Iran could reignite, and US [] The post Iran, US trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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.

CBC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Attacks by the U.S. and Iran intensify across the Middle East

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 26, 2026

US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on Middle East truce

Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The trading of fire raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while Washington and Tehran negotiate a final settlement to a war that began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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

KTLA 5

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-kuwait-and-bahrain-face-incoming-missiles-after-us-strikes-on-iran/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Pajhwok Afghan News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes

The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.

Los Angeles Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran ceasefire is 'over,' Trump says, threatening more strikes

Iran has targeted American military sites in the Gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.

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...

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive

Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as...

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

'Exercise Restraint, Return To Diplomacy': India On Fresh Middle-East Tensions

Following the strikes reportedly by Iran, the US attacked a number of Iranian military installations. Iran also fired missiles on Kuwait and Bahrain.

NPR News

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 9, 2026

US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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. [] The post US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Assahifa

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran strikes U.S. military sites in Gulf as Trump declares ceasefire 'over'

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on American military installations in the Gulf on Wednesday after the United States carried out strikes on multiple Iranian targets and reinstated sanctions on Tehran's oil exports, sharply escalating tensions and casting doubt on the future of the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. The U.S. said its overnight ...

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

Vanguard News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on peace deal

Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media said Saturday, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The post US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on peace deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

BRICS News

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· Jul 13, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an "act [...]

JUST IN: Iran warns Gulf countries that cooperating with the US is considered an act of war.@BRICSNews

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes

The United States and Iran agreed late Sunday evening to halt military operations in the Gulf and return to diplomatic negotiations, narrowly preserving a fragile ceasefire that was signed less than two weeks ago. Washington has proposed that the new round of technical discussions take place in Doha, Qatar, with meetings starting as early as [] Gulf Flare-Up Paused: US And Iran Agree To ‘Stand Down’ And Head To Doha After Weekend Of Strikes

Irish News

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· Jul 11, 2026

Trump threatens Iran after calls for his killing at Ali Khamenei’s funeral

There have been several days of US airstrikes targeting Iran, as well as Iranian retaliatory fire targeting countries across the Middle East.

Modern Diplomacy

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher

The United States and Iran exchanged heavy missile and drone strikes over the weekend and into Monday, widening the conflict across the Gulf as Tehran targeted U.S. military facilities in [] The post Iran expands Gulf attacks as Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as fragile truce faces threat; Sensex tanks 1,677 points

The United States and Iran launched missile strikes on each other on Wednesday, jeopardising the fragile three-week-old ceasefire and sparking fears of an all-out war in West Asia. The US also reimposed sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices soaring. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, rose 6 per cent, to 78 a barrel. In India, []

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

Haaretz

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· Jul 13, 2026

Pawns or power brokers? Gulf states again seek to sway U.S.-Iran war

An Arab official told Haaretz that Iran's strikes aim to pressure Gulf states into pushing Washington to halt its attacks – a move they say undermines their mediation efforts

India TV News

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· 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.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation

Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.According to US military officials, the latest round of aerial assaults specifically pounded key Iranian military assets, inc

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Talks with Iran to continue, but ceasefire is over, Trump says

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.

Brisbane Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes after tankers hit in Hormuz

The US and Iran traded fire in the Gulf for several hours, with the US military warning it would hold Iran “accountable” and Tehran dismissing a “blatant act of aggression”.

RTÉ News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US, Iran trade strikes putting new strain on truce

Iran has launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on the country, state media has said, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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