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US launches second night of strikes on Iran

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The US military says it launched another round of strikes on Iran, hours after mounting a major air assault that it said hit dozens of Iranian military targets. Tehran fired a wave of attacks targeting US military bases in the region this weekend, marking another escalation in the diplomatic breakdown between the countries. CNN’s Julia Benbrook reports.

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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...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches second night of strikes on targets in Iran

US launches second night of strikes on targets in Iran

Latestly.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

US Launches Fresh Strikes After Iran Attacks Ships in Strait of Hormuz

United States forces launched a second consecutive night of military strikes against targets inside Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced late Wednesday. The operation represents a sharp escalation in tensions, threatening to permanently dissolve a fragile, months-long ceasefire between the two nations.

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 []

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.

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

Russia Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump threatens to destroy Iran as US conducts new strikes

The US has conducted strikes in Iran for a second consecutive day in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

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.

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.

TRT World

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over' as US Launches New Strikes

The US has launched a second consecutive day of strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire was "over". As Washington reimposes sanctions and Tehran threatens retaliation, concerns are again growing over the risk of a wider regional conflict. Andy Roesgen reports.

Mother Jones

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Strikes Iran and Threatens War Crimes—Again

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US would continue strikes on Iran for a second night, and—if it had to—seize much of the country’s oil and target electric and desalination plants. The desalination plants are part of Iran’s vital civilian infrastructure, and, as I wrote in April, international law experts consider hitting these facilities []

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Conducts Fresh Strikes Against Iran, Cites Attacks On Ships

The United States launched new strikes against Iran on Wednesday in a bid to curb Tehran's ability to target shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after IRGC "blatantly" attacks Cyprus flagged ship in Hormuz

Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): The United States on Saturday (local time) launched a third round of strikes against Iran after alleging that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked the Cyprus-flagged container vessel M/V GFS Galaxy in the Strait of Hormuz.According to an official post on X by US Central Command (CENTCOM), a civilian crew member is missing, and the vessel is unable to continu

UPI

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. hits Iranian targets for 2nd night as fears of escalation widen

U.S. hits Iranian targets for 2nd night as fears of escalation widen

The Media Line

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· 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.

The Independent

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran-US war latest: Fresh US strikes on Iran amid warning Tehran had ‘chance to honour the ceasefire agreement’

US strikes come after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post

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· 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...

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets after drone hits

The U.S. conducted a fresh round of strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday, as a weekend of tit-for-tat attacks led both sides to claim violations of the ceasefire underpinning peace talks. The first American strikes on Friday came ...

Townhall

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· Jun 27, 2026

U.S. Strikes Iran Again After Tehran Breaks Ceasefire With Tanker Attack

U.S. Strikes Iran Again After Tehran Breaks Ceasefire With Tanker Attack

RTÉ News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US hits Iran as Gulf states targeted in Hormuz flareup

The United States struck Iran today for a second day running, drawing Tehran's reprisals against US allies in the Gulf as the foes battle over the status of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East Eye

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· 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.

Arise News

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Strikes Iran Again  As Tehran Retaliates, Gulf States Sound Air Raid Sirens

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran retaliates and air raid sirens sound across Gulf states.

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/

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 8, 2026

‘Hit them hard’: Trump orders new Iran strike after fiery NATO threat

The US has started additional strikes on Iranian targets after Iran's recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews in the Strait of Hormuz

Brisbane Times

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· Jun 27, 2026

Iran hit with fresh US strikes

The US has launched fresh strikes against Iran in retaliation for its attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

Caught in an escalation spiral, US and Iran agree to stand down — for now

ENOUGH ALREADY: After a fraught weekend which began with an Iranian drone strike on a commercial ship, prompting U.S. attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, to which Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering another round of “defensive strikes” from the U.S. — both sides have agreed to []

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran - CENTCOM

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran - CENTCOM

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 27, 2026

US strikes on Iran test fragile ceasefire

The US has struck Iran for the first time since the two sides reached a Memorandum of Understanding on June 17.

The Washington Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S., Iran trade dozens more strikes in dangerous cycle

For a second straight day, the U.S. military attacked Iranian targets overnight and Iran struck back, targeting U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The West Australian

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· Jun 27, 2026

US-Iran war latest: Middle East tensions escalate as US launches fresh strikes on Iran near Strait of Hormuz

The US has launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation in the fragile ceasefire agreement.

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

More Strikes

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