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US launches powerful strikes in Iran in response to Hormuz attacks

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July 7, 2026

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US launches powerful strikes in Iran in response to Hormuz attacks

US military strikes targets in Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Reports of explosions in several areas.

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BRICS News

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· 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

The Young Turks

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· Jun 28, 2026

BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!

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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.

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.

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.

Hananya Naftali

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· 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!

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 ...

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

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches airstrikes on Iran after a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning. The U.S. military’s Central Command said it hit some 140 targets in the strikes, far more than the last two rounds. Jon Gambrell from The Associated Press explains. #iran #usa #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Namibian

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· 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.

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

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

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the U.S. 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...

India TV News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran alleges US strikes on Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant as peace treaty goes for a toss

With tensions yet again escalating in the Middle East after the United States (US) launched fresh attacks on Iran, the Islamic Republic has claimed that the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant was targeted the American forces on Thursday; although Washington has not acknowledged the strikes yet.

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.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. [] The post US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Gulf Arab states appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

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 []

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.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jun 26, 2026

How Iran war challenged US global standing

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The US attack on Iran was meant to project strength. Instead, it became a turning point that exposed Washington's strategic limits and eroded its global credibility.

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.

Legal Insurrection

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· 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.

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.

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.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

The United States launched a major military assault against Iran early Sunday morning, striking approximately 140 targets in response to an Iranian attack on a civilian container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The initial maritime strike left the vessel ablaze and one crew member missing, triggering an immediate and heavy U.S. aerial response. Iran [] US Unleashes Massive Airstrikes After Ship Attack, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf

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...

BERNAMA

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· Jul 13, 2026

World : IRGC Claims Strikes On US Targets In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait In Retaliation

TEHRAN, July 13 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that it had targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for US attacks against coastal Iranian provinces earlier in the day, reported Xinhua.

The New American

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· Jul 8, 2026

U.S. Hits Iran; Trump Pronounces MOU Dead, Says More Attacks Tonight; Iran Warns American Allies

U.S. forces struck more than 80 targets in Iran yesterday to retaliate for what appeared to be Iran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. ... The post U.S. Hits Iran; Trump Pronounces MOU Dead, Says More Attacks Tonight; Iran Warns American Allies appeared first on The New American.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 12, 2026

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

The United States has attacked Iran over an Iranian attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

WMAL – 105.9 FM – Washington DC

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· Jun 28, 2026

Ceasefire Again On the Brink as U.S. Strikes Iran

By Ben Wolfgang (The Washington Times) U.S. forces struck targets in Iran again late Saturday while Tehran launched a fresh wave of attacks on Bahrain...

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/

Libya Update News

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· Jun 27, 2026

After US Airstrikes: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Announces Targeting of Military Sites in the Region

Tehran – The Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced Saturday it had targeted U.S. military positions in the region in response to a new American strike against Iran. The Guard did not specify which U.S. sites were attacked. The statement followed an earlier report by the semi-official ISNA news agency that cited the Revolutionary Guard as saying... Read more Source The post After US Airstrikes: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Announces Targeting of Military Sites in the Region appeared first on Libya Update News.

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...

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.

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