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US Launches Massive Strikes on Iran as IRGC Closes Strait of Hormuz
Volatility in the Middle East escalated on Sunday as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired a warning shot at a ship attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route.
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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
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran reportedly preparing to launch a "massive"
JUST IN: Iran reportedly preparing to launch a massive attack on US military bases in the region shortly.@BRICSNews
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Iran Herald
· 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
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.
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.
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
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...
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
ABC7 New York
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
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.
Legal Insurrection
· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates
CENTCOM: The U.S. struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets including air defense systems, coastal surveillance assets, missile and drone storage sites, naval capabilities, and military logistics infrastructure along Iran’s coastline. The post U.S. Launches New Wave of Overnight Strikes as Iran Escalates first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 9, 2026
[Video] The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets.
The US just launched major airstrikes against Iran, hitting around 90 targets. The Islamic Republic is the biggest sponsor of terrorism, and they will not stop until they are stopped. The US is finally standing up to the bullies in Tehran. Finish the job!
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 9, 2026
US launches new strikes on Iranian military positions in Strait of Hormuz
The United States military has launched a new round of strikes targeting Iranian military positions in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. In a statement posted on social media, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the operation was carried out under the authorization of President Donald [] US launches new strikes on Iranian military positions in Strait of Hormuz
India TV News
· 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.
World Israel News
· Jul 12, 2026
US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast
After Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed and crippled civilian vessel, US forces bomb Iranian military positions, while Tehran targets American bases. The post US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast appeared first on World Israel News.
TRT World
· Jul 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis
The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.
The Tribune
· 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 []
Arise News
· 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.
Egyptian Gazette
· 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.
BBC News
· 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.
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...
Syrian Arab News Agency
· 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 []
Sweden Herald
· 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
Ya Libnan
· Jul 10, 2026
Iran buries its slain leader Khamenei in Mashhad, hits U.S. military targets in Arab Gulf states
Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday following U.S. strikes on Iran’s southern coastal and eastern provinces, further eroding a three-week-old ceasefire. Iranian media later reported multiple explosions across southern Iran, including Bushehr, where one of the country’s nuclear plants is located, along with Konarak, Choghadak and Bandar []
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/
NaturalNews.com
· 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...
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 []
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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Hot Air
· Jul 13, 2026
Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade
Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade
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
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
'Vigilant, lethal and ready': US conducts strikes on 10 Iranian military targets — video
US forces launched strikes on 10 Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian drone attack on a commercial oil tanker. The operation, ordered by President Trump, targeted surveillance, communication, and drone facilities. This escalation occurs despite an interim ceasefire, with Washington warning of further action if hostilities persist.
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...
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