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US launches fresh strikes on Iran after ship hit in Strait of Hormuz

US and Iranian forces have exchanged missile and drone strikes after Tehran said it had again closed the Strait
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Vanguard News
· 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.
ArcaMax
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack
WASHINGTON — The United States attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. U.S. Central Command said that American ...
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'
After a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, US forces struck targets in Iran over two days this week. Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the US 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...
Middle East Eye
· 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.
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.
JUST IN: US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.@BRICSNews
Al-Monitor
· 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.
Anadolu Agency
· 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
India TV News
· 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.
MS NOW
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait
The burst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on Feb. 28. The post Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait appeared first on MS NOW.
Arab Times Online
· Jul 13, 2026
Iranian Media Reports Wider US Strikes Across Southern, Western Iran
TEHRAN, July 13: Iranian media reported early Monday that the latest wave of US strikes targeted a broader range of locations across southern and western Iran than in previous days...
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit
US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit
South Africa Today
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran in the Strait of Hormuz After Commercial Vessel Attack
WASHINGTON — The United States has initiated a new wave of military strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such operation this week. The retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iran were ordered by the Commander in Chief following an aggressive maneuver by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that targeted a commercial []
Sputnik
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran and US Exchange Fresh Strikes Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions – Reports
An Iranian strike targeted a US vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, with American attacks along Iran's southern coast reported shortly after.
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...
Iran Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, says attacks aim to protect transit in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, DC [US], July 13 (ANI): The United States launched a fresh round of military strikes against Iran on Sunday (local time), 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.In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out on the direction of the Commander in Chief to h
Intel Slava
· 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.
The Media Line
· Jul 8, 2026
US Launches New Strikes on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Attacks
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Wednesday that American [] The post US Launches New Strikes on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Attacks appeared first on The Media Line.
NBC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes
The latest U.S. strikes came after Iran targeted unarmed commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying he is “not sure” he wants to make a deal with the Iranians. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
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.
Haaretz
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
B92.net
· Jul 8, 2026
U.S. bases burning; Flames engulfed powerful American "Reaper"; Severe warnings issued again PHOTO/VIDEO
Middle East conflict – Day 130. The United States launched new strikes on Iran late last night after Tehran opened fire on three commercial vessels in Omani territorial waters near the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian source said that the agreement was “dead.”
Le Monde
· Jul 7, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iran after Hormuz attacks
US forces launched the strikes on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The operation came shortly after Washington revoked a temporary sanctions waiver for Iranian oil, raising pressure on Tehran as it negotiates with the United States over a final settlement to the conflict.
The Namibian
· Jul 8, 2026
US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said on Tuesday it had hit over 80 targets, including more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats in the strait. Iranian state media said strikes hit Qeshm [] The post US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Namibian.
Arutz Sheva
· Jun 28, 2026
US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz
United States says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· 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 []
Euronews
· 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
· Jun 28, 2026
Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 8, 2026
US unleashes massive 80-target retaliation after Iranian attacks
Sky News Defence Analyst Peter Jennings says the United States struck up to 90 targets near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran targeted commercial shipping. “The escalation was significant; the Americans hit somewhere between 80 and 90 targets,” Mr Jennings told Sky News host Jaimee Rogers. “All of those targets were in and around the northern end of the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranians had attacked three commercial ships.”
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.
Egypt Independent
· 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.
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/
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question
Iran targeted American military sites in the Gulf on Wednesday after the U.S. 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 U.S. [] The post Iran and U.S. trade fire and Trump calls the ceasefire into question appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
CBC News
· 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
Hindustan Times
· 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.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jun 27, 2026
IRGC Navy strikes American targets in region
TEHRAN, June 27 (YPA) – In response to the US act of aggression late on Friday, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy struck American military targets in the region, the Iranian “Tasnim” news agency reported . In a statement, the IRGC Public Relations said that following the Zionist regime’s ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon, []
Daily Sabah
· Jul 8, 2026
US hits Iranian military sites after Strait of Hormuz ship attacks
The United States launched a sweeping wave of military strikes against Iranian military targets early Wednesday after three commercial vessels were attacked near the Strait of Horm...
RTÉ News
· 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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