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US says it hit Iran again, after tanker struck in Hormuz

South China Morning Post

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June 27, 2026

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US says it hit Iran again, after tanker struck in Hormuz

American forces conducted new strikes against multiple targets in Iran on Saturday, US Central Command said, after earlier reports that a tanker had been hit in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said in a social media post that Iran’s forces had launched a drone attack on the Panama-flagged M/T Kiku at 4.30am on Saturday as it was transiting near the key waterway with more than 2 million barrels of oil. In response, “US military aircraft targeted Iranian military surveillance infrastructure,...

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Iran Herald

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· Jun 29, 2026

Projectile hits tanker in Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI, U.A.E.: A tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on June 27, Britain's maritime security agency said. This happened after the United States and Iran carried out strikes, marking their biggest escalation since agreeing to a temporary peace deal. Both sides blamed each other for breaking the agreement made two weeks ago to end the four-month conflict. The U.S. said it struck Iranian targets

BRICS News

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· Jun 27, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Iran strikes another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

JUST IN: Iran strikes another oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.@BRICSNews

Times of India

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil tanker hit at Hormuz: US accuses Iran of attacking 2 commercial ships; mulls action

Oil tanker hit at Hormuz: US accuses Iran of attacking 2 commercial ships; mulls action

Haaretz

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· Jun 26, 2026

U.S. attack on Iranian port causes no damage, Mehr reports

U.S. attack on Iranian port causes no damage, Mehr reports

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 ...

The Tribune

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tanker hit by ‘unidentified projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime agency

A tanker was struck by a projectile in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the crew reported safe. In response, the US launched targeted airstrikes on Iranian drone and missile sites, escalating tensions despite a recently established ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 7, 2026

US Talks Tested as LNG Ship Struck in Hormuz Strait

A laden liquefied natural gas carrier was hit by a projectile near the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz, heightening unease among shipowners and testing a US-Iran agreement intended to halt attacks in the waterway. Bloomberg's Stuart Livingstone-Wallace breaks down the situation. (Source: Bloomberg)

Associated Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

US military strikes Iran after it says Tehran attacked 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Gambrell with The Associated Press in Dubai explains how the assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. #news #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

India TV News

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Tehran hits US bases across Gulf as Middle East on boil again

Iran hit out at its neighbouring nations in the Gulf in an apparent response to the US attack on Tehran early on Sunday. The US hit Iran over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a container ship being set ablaze, forcing its crew to abandon it. Iran attacked the US bases in Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The Strait of Hormuz has been a sticky point in any further negotiations between Iran and the United States.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 8, 2026

Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs

The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked ran’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim [] The post Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tanker struck in Hormuz, as Iran and US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal

A tanker reported being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, Britain’s maritime security agency said, after the US and Iran each launched strikes in the worst escalation since they signed an interim peace deal. The warring sides each accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks ago to end the four-month-old conflict. Washington said it hit Iranian targets overnight, while Iran said it had struck targets linked to US forces on Saturday in...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict. Th

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary,” raising the risks [] The post U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE: IRGC hits airbases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain; US says Tehran doesn't control Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said it struck dozens of targets at multiple locations across Iran in a fresh wave of attacks. In retaliation, Iran hit US bases in the Gulf.

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran Strikes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Threatening More Shipping Disruptions

Tankers moored off the coast in Ulsan, South Korea, on June 25, 2026. —SeongJoon Cho—Bloomberg/Getty Images Iran on Thursday struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, compromising efforts to restore shipping through the narrow waterway and threatening to unravel peace talks with the U.S. The attack came hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 11, 2026

Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes

An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to announce new strikes on the country. The attack, which occurred early Sunday local time, comes after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. []

World Israel News

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· 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.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 13, 2026

[Video] CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit.

CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit. Air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone capabilities — all struck. The Strait of Hormuz is not Iran's to control. The U.S. made that clear tonight.

Ya Libnan

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches new Iran strikes after IRGC attacks and damages a ship in Strait of Hormuz

Iranian forces attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the closure of the waterway. The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in response to an IRGC missile attack that left a commercial cargo ship badly damaged. The renewed exchange of fire further []

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 27, 2026

US carries out fresh strikes against Iran after tanker struck in Hormuz, escalating hostilities 

By Jana Choukeir and Jasper WardDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it struck Iran again, hours after a tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, in the worst escalation since the two sides signed an interim peace deal two weeks ago.Each of the warring sides has accused the other of violating the agreement reached two weeks ago to end the four-month-old conflict.

Lawyers, Guns & Money

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· Jul 7, 2026

So Much Winning

On Tuesday, Iran attacked three tankers in the Straits of Hormuz. This is not the first time that “Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore.” Iran also announced that it would [] The post So Much Winning appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jun 27, 2026

Tehran says it attacked US-linked sites; tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain said it had been targeted by Iranian drones.

The Daily Wire

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· Jun 25, 2026

Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Taunting U.S. Peace Deal

Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Taunting U.S. Peace Deal

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Strait of Hormuz threat level rises amid US-Iran escalation

Iran and the United States have exchanged strikes, presenting a significant challenge to the interim peace agreement. Iranian forces targeted a US tanker, followed by a US response involving six fighter jets striking infrastructure facilities. Subsequently, Iran launched explosive drones toward Bahrain and directed a drone at a Panamanian-registered tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat level in the Strait has increased considerably.

Capital Ethiopia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Why this energy shock is different

The Gulf ceasefire lasted barely three weeks. After Iranian attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States struck more than 80 targets, revoked Iran’s oil-sanctions waiver, and declared the memorandum of understanding “over.” Yet the market response was telling: Brent crude rose to around 79 per barrel—a meaningful jump, but []

NBC News

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· 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.

Africanews

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· Jul 7, 2026

Strait of Hormuz tanker attack raises tensions as Iran mourns Khamenei

A liquefied natural gas tanker caught fire after being struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. The attack comes as Iran mourns Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and nuclear talks with the United States remain stalled.

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

US completes series of strikes on Iran, third this week — CENTCOM

The attack was carried out in connection with Iran’s attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz

MeidasTouch

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· Jul 8, 2026

JUST IN: US STRIKES IRAN AGAIN…WAR UPDATES 7/7/26

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The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Iran blamed for tanker hit, vast crowds mourn Khamenei

As hundreds of thousands gathered to farewell late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran has been blamed for an attack on tankers in the strait.

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