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Defense Secretary Estimates Iran War Costs

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Trump Administration: Iran Conflict Enters ‘Time of Ambiguity’ Amid Escalating Military Strikes

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US Launches Strikes on Iran for 10th Consecutive Night Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The United States has continued military strikes against Iran as both nations compete for control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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U.S. and Iran Launch New Strikes After Deaths of Three U.S. Service Members

Amid escalating tensions, three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, prompting continued military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.

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US Conducts Ninth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions

Following the death of a US soldier in Iraq, the US military launched a ninth night of attacks targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran's IRGC reported missile strikes on US forces in Jordan.

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US Launches Air Strikes on Iran Following American Service Member’s Death; Tensions Escalate

The United States and Iran edge closer to all-out war as new air strikes and missile attacks mark a sharp escalation in their conflict.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 4:14 AM

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US Conducts Ninth Consecutive Night of Strikes Against Iran, Targets Reportedly Hit in Tabriz

The US military continues its campaign to degrade Iranian military capabilities amid ongoing conflict, with recent strikes reportedly impacting the northwestern city of Tabriz and a vessel reported on fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

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US Service Member Killed in Northern Iraq During Controlled Detonation of Iranian Drone

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FBI and DHS Clash Over Investigation of Assaults on Immigration Agents

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US Military Conducts Ninth Night of Air Strikes on Iran; One US Soldier Killed in Iraq

A US service member died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone, marking the third US soldier killed since the ceasefire ended and prompting renewed US strikes on Iran.

France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 12:38 AM

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Haley Stevens Denies Israeli Influence on Trump’s Actions in Iran

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Iranian Official Claims Tehran Welcomes U.S. Ground Invasion, Announces New Missile Amid Ongoing Strikes

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Israeli and Jordanian Forces Intercept Iranian Missile Targeting Aqaba

An Iranian missile aimed at Jordan’s city of Aqaba was intercepted by Israeli and Jordanian forces on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, with no injuries reported despite shrapnel hitting Israel.

France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 6:47 PM

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Sen. Warner Calls U.S. Military Death Toll in Iran Conflict 'Remarkable' Amid Rising Casualties

Following the deaths of two U.S. service members in Jordan, Sen. Mark Warner criticized the ongoing conflict with Iran and highlighted the current toll on U.S. forces.

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Iran Launches Missile and Drone Attacks on US Gulf Allies, Igniting Fire at Kuwait Power Plant

Multiple Iranian strikes hit Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating tensions following US military actions against Iran.

Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 3:39 PM

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Tensions Escalate in Middle East as Iran Launches Missiles and Drones

Authorities in Bahrain and Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and drones amid rising fears of a broader conflict, while Jordan and Israel respond to threats near Aqaba.

France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 3:00 PM

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Trump Urges Congress to Add Iran to Russia Sanctions Bill in Honor of Lindsey Graham

President Trump calls for expanding the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 to include Iran, following recent escalations in U.S.-Iran tensions and to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 2:12 PM

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Iran Conflict Escalates After U.S. Soldiers Killed; Trump to Attend World Cup Final

U.S. retaliatory strikes follow Iranian attacks that killed two American service members in Jordan, while President Trump prepares to attend the FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey.

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