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US strikes Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast as standoff continues

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Renewed US-Iran clashes continue for fourth night in a row, with Tehran claiming it struck American bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The post US strikes Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast as standoff continues appeared first on World Israel News.

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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

India TV News

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· Jun 28, 2026

US releases footage of strikes on 10 Iranian sites as Tehran warns of 'crushing response' | WATCH

The United States has targeted multiple Iranian bases for a second straight day, which has once again escalated the situation across the entire Middle East despite Washington and Tehran signing a peace deal just few days ago, said the US Central Command (CENTCOM) earlier Sunday.

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

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.

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 []

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US and Iran agree to halt strikes and meet this week, Axios reports.

JUST IN: US and Iran agree to halt strikes and meet this week, Axios reports.@BRICSNews

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

Intel Slava

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· 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.

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 8, 2026

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.

The Media Line

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· 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.

Sky News Australia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Iran claims it has launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in the Middle East

Iran says it has launched strikes on US military bases in the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate again. This comes after the US launches fresh strikes on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Tehran Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

Hormuz locked: Iran crushes US military might

TEHRAN - The continuous military strikes executed by the United States against Iran in blatant violation of the recent interim agreement mark yet another severe miscalculation in Washington’s historically hostile approach toward the Islamic Republic.

Africanews

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· Jun 28, 2026

United States and Iran trade fresh strikes further testing 60-day truce

Tehran said it launched strikes against US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for an earlier strike launched by Washington on Iran.

The Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

Nato chief defends Trump’s strikes on Iran as ‘absolutely necessary’ despite threat to ceasefire

Iran targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to the latest US strikes

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Iran Strikes US Bases in Five Gulf Nations, Oil Surges as Hormuz Shuts and Ceasefire Ends

Iran struck US bases in five Gulf nations Sunday, from Qatar's Al Udeid to Oman's Port of Duqm, as Trump declared the ceasefire 'over' and ordered new strikes on Iranian territory. Brent crude surged 4 percent to 79 a barrel as Hormuz traffic fell to near zero.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

US-Iran news LIVE: US hits 140 Iran targets in fresh wave; Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and UAE attacked

US-Iran news LIVE: The US carried out its third round of strikes on Iran this week, targeting facilities linked to Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Gulf.

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.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 21, 2026

Trump: US to resume attacks if Iran does not restrain allies

President Donald ​Trump on Sunday ‌posted that the US will resume attacks ​on Iran ​unless the Iranians can keep their ​Hezbollah allies in ​Lebanon from causing violence. “Iran must immediately ​stop their ​highly paid PROXIES in ‌Lebanon from causing trouble,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If ​they ​don’t, we’ll hit Iran very ​hard again, ​just like we did last week, ​only [] The post Trump: US to resume attacks if Iran does not restrain allies appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

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...

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.

World Israel News

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· Jul 7, 2026

US launches strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial shipping

'The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz,' CENTCOM said. The post US launches strikes on Iran after attacks on commercial shipping appeared first on World Israel News.

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.

Financial Times

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· Jun 28, 2026

US and Iran exchange strikes as ceasefire falters

Truce under pressure as Tehran counters US attacks by targeting military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait

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 []

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.

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.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil prices soar as US bombs Strait of Hormuz sites and Iran strikes US bases and ships

Ongoing US strikes against Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask and Bushehr, triggering Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan and a fatal strike in Khuzestan The post Oil prices soar as US bombs Strait of Hormuz sites and Iran strikes US bases and ships appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Sputnik

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran Accuses US of Undermining Effectiveness of Memorandum - Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Repeated US strikes on Iran and the cancellation of Iran's oil sales license make the memorandum on cessation of hostilities ineffective, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

WRAL News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them

A series of unclaimed 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 di...

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

U.S., Iran agree to halt attacks, hold talks in Doha

Washington, June 29 (SANA) The United States and Iran have agreed to halt mutual attacks and hold talks in Doha on Tuesday as part of efforts to ease tensions following recent military exchanges, according to U.S. officials. Axios, citing a U.S. official, reported that Washington and Tehran had agreed to stop attacking each other and []

Daily Mirror

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· Jun 28, 2026

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait with Middle East ceasefire on the brink

Iran launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait after the US hit 10 targets in the country - the Islamic Republic warned negotiations with Washington will come to a 'complete halt' if US strikes continue

Le Monde

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran

The renewed US and Iranian strikes on Wednesday, despite the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries, jeopardize hopes for a swift end to the crisis unpopular with the American public.

Off The Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Vance hints US could return to war if negotiations break down

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday hinted that the U.S. could resume active operations against Iran in the event Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program. The war began in late February, but has been in a state of nominal ceasefire for several weeks, despite intermittent flare-ups of fighting. Vance has been a leading figure []...Click to read more

BBC News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.

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