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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.
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Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Air raid sirens in Bahrain after uneasy night of US-Iran strikes
After a tense night of overnight US-led strikes on Iran, air raid alerts sounded across Gulf states.
Euronews
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes as tensions in the Gulf rise
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the latest wave of US strikes constituted “a blatant war crime and condemned what it called “aggressive actions” by the US military. Tehran responded with strikes of its own towards Gulf countries.
TRT World
· Jul 13, 2026
US says it's completed another wave of strikes against Iran
The US military says it has carried out its latest waves of strikes inside Iran. Iranian media report explosions were heard in several port cities, including Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Tehran says it has responded by targeting a number of facilities at a US base in Bahrain. Kristina Simich reports.
India TV News
· 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.
The Independent
· 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
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 12, 2026
United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar
Escalating tensions in the region prompt air raid sirens across the Gulf, as Iran retaliates following a US military strike, raising fears of broader conflict amidst ongoing hostilities
Vatican News
· 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
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.
Latestly.com
· 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.
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.
JUST IN: US launches new wave of strikes against Iran.@BRICSNews
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...
The Young Turks
· Jun 28, 2026
BREAKING: US ATTACKS IRAN! NEW ROUND OF BOMBING!
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RTÉ News
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran, US continue escalating attacks after tanker struck
Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war.
South China Morning Post
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran strikes American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait amid US offensive
Iran and the US continued their attacks in the Gulf as each accused the other of violating an interim deal signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war. Shortly after President Donald Trump warned the US might “militarily complete the job”, Iran early on Sunday launched missiles and drones on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, continuing a series of escalating attacks. Beyond the Gulf, Israel said it had struck Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon as...
Times of India
· 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.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 28, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: Israel says Hezbollah militants killed in Lebanon; air raid sirens blare in Bahrain
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran launched strikes against US sites in the region, with Bahrain and Kuwait coming under attack. Air raid sirens have once again been sounded across Bahrain as tensions escalate in the region for second straight day.
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 []
Iran Herald
· 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 defensiveIran 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 the fourth consecutive night of bombardment. On Sunday, Iran responded by firing
KTLA 5
· Jul 9, 2026
U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. KTLA's Rachel Menitoff reports. Details: https://ktla.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-kuwait-and-bahrain-face-incoming-missiles-after-us-strikes-on-iran/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
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 []
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
Massive explosions heard across Iran as fears of wider war grow
Explosions have reportedly been heard in multiple cities across Iran, according to Iranian state media. The United States has not yet confirmed whether it was behind the latest strikes, as fears mount the escalating tit-for-tat attacks could reignite a broader conflict in the Middle East. The reported blasts come after Iran targeted US military bases following dozens of American strikes on sites across Iran.
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 9, 2026
US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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. [] The post US and Iran exchange more attacks across the Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
CNN
· Jul 8, 2026
US launches new strikes against Iran as ‘punishment’
The US on Tuesday launched new strikes against Iran and reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.
NPR News
· 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.
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
US and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Mideast, threatening ceasefire deal
The United States has launched new airstrikes against Iran, and Tehran responded by targeting Gulf countries.
Sputnik
· Jul 9, 2026
CENTCOM Confirms US Conducted Additional Strikes Against Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the United States conducted additional strikes against Iran.
Pajhwok Afghan News
· 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.
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
It's a mystery who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran
A series of mysterious airstrikes have hit Iran after the U.S. said it ended its attacks, raising questions about who targeted the Islamic Republic. The strikes on Thursday hit areas across southern Iran as the country prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran hasn't d...
Associated Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Videos show explosions across Iran as US launches new airstrikes
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran on Thursday. Tehran responded by targeting U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East in an exchange of fire that threatened an interim deal aimed at ending the regional conflict. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran begins series of strikes at US targets in Middle East — TV
The US earlier reported another wave of strikes against targets in Iran
The Media Line
· Jul 13, 2026
Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes
The United States and Iran continued exchanging strikes [] The post Satellite Images Show Damage to US Gulf Bases as Iran, America Continue Strikes appeared first on The Media Line.
BERNAMA
· Jun 28, 2026
World : US Strikes Iranian Targets After Tanker Attack Near Hormuz: CENTCOM
ISTANBUL, June 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- American forces carried out additional strikes against multiple targets in Iran after Tehran’s latest attack on a commercial ship near the Strait of Hormuz, the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Saturday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
CBC News
· Jul 9, 2026
Attacks by the U.S. and Iran intensify across the Middle East
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf.
Washington Examiner
· 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 []
Irish News
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump threatens Iran after calls for his killing at Ali Khamenei’s funeral
There have been several days of US airstrikes targeting Iran, as well as Iranian retaliatory fire targeting countries across the Middle East.
Brisbane Times
· Jul 12, 2026
US and Iran trade fresh blows
The US has unleashed another powerful round of strikes on Iran, with Tehran responding by targeting multiple US-linked sites across the Middle East.
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