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

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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.

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Investing.com

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· 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

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.

Intel Slava

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· Jul 12, 2026

🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Trump states the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the US has struck Iran with heavy [...]

— Trump states the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the US has struck Iran with heavy strikes.

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.

CBC News

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· Jan 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, as Tehran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again

U.S. and Iran trade strikes, as Tehran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran War LIVE Updates: Sirens in Bahrain, Kuwait after US launches fresh attacks on Iran

The United States has launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, saying the operation aims to further weaken Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The strikes were carried out in response to alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels passing through the strategically important waterway.

The Hill

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· 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...

ArcaMax

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· 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 ...

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

NDTV

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· 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 korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, but left the door open

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.

Sputnik

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· 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.

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.

Arise News

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz As US And Tehran Exchange Fresh Strikes 

US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed, raising fears over global energy supplies.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

US forces launch new strikes on Iran; Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

US forces have launched a third round of strikes on Iran in a week.

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches more strikes against Iran as conflict over Hormuz escalates

The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend. Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman – the nation on the other side of the strait that Tehran has pressed to collaborate in managing shipping traffic. The US military said it was seeking “to degrade” Iran’s “ability to attack commercial ships freely...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate

Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.

JUST IN: US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.@BRICSNews

NBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Launches New Strikes on Iran After It Closes Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched new attacks on Iran after the Iranians, again, shut down the Strait of Hormuz. This comes hours after Iran’s new supreme leader vowed revenge for the death of his father in the opening hours of the war. NBC’s Raf Sanchez reports for Sunday TODAY.

Iran Herald

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· 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

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran Attacks U.S. Bases in Four Countries After U.S. Airstrikes

(NaturalNews) Iran launched attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan on Thursday, July 9, according to Iranian state media and the Islam...

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.

BBC News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

MS NOW

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· 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.

B92.net

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· 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.”

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.

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran calls Hormuz attack a "Mistake" as Nuclear talks hang in the balance

ALBAWABA — Iran has allegedly told the United States that the recent attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was not deliberate, showing its desire to keep diplomatic lines open amid increasing tensions between the two countries...

Arutz Sheva

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· 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.

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.

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.

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.

South Africa Today

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· 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 []

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

The Japan Times

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· Jul 10, 2026

Trump says U.S. agreed to Iran’s request to continue talks, but ceasefire is over

The United States also stepped up demands that Iran stop attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, where recent hostilities have pushed oil prices higher.

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