US and Iran Escalate Strikes Amid Concerns Over Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure
The United States and Iran continue a cycle of attacks targeting each other’s strategic and civilian sites, raising international legal and humanitarian concerns.
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The United States and Iran continue a cycle of attacks targeting each other’s strategic and civilian sites, raising international legal and humanitarian concerns.
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.
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The United States launched new strikes in Iran on Monday, July 20th, as attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified and US military casualties rose to three.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 11:12 AMgeneral
Seventeen U.S. service members have died since the war began, as U.S. forces continue strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz.
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On July 19, 2026, Spain secured a 1-0 victory over Argentina to claim the World Cup title, while the United States confirmed the death of another American in ongoing hostilities with Iran.
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A US service member was killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq as the US launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising regional tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 9:05 PMpolitics
Senator John Fetterman argues that Iran’s retention of nuclear material justifies ongoing U.S. military action after the collapse of an interim peace deal.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 6:28 PMpolitics
The U.S. State Department issued a global caution to Americans abroad amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after an Iranian missile and drone strike killed two U.S. service members in Jordan.
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President Trump called on Congress to add Iran to legislation targeting countries purchasing Russian energy, aiming to broaden sanctions amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Washington Times News | Jul 19, 2026, 4:01 PMpolitics
President Trump’s recent primetime address reignited allegations of foreign interference in U.S. elections, focusing on China’s alleged acquisition of voter data, while Iran’s Supreme Leader accused the U.S. of violating ceasefire agreements.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 11:37 PMworld
Iranian forces launched ballistic missile and drone attacks in Jordan, killing two US troops and leaving one missing amid escalating US-Iran hostilities in the Gulf region.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 7:15 PMworld
The US naval blockade on Iranian ports is expected to increase economic and social pressures within Iran and disrupt global energy markets.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 5:48 PMworld
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit resulted in over $60 billion in agreements spanning energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 3:39 PMgeneral
Despite promises of short and decisive conflicts, U.S. military engagements in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran have consistently fallen short of their initial political objectives.
NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:51 PMworld
Incoming UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham must decide on Britain's support for US military actions against Iran as talks continue over the use of British bases.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 18, 2026, 5:01 AMgeneral
Analysts warn that recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could encourage other nations to claim strategic waterways, increasing risks for international maritime navigation.
NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:51 AMworld
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is ousted amid wartime protests, while President Zelensky reshuffles government during critical military operations. Meanwhile, global oil tensions persist following a contested Memorandum of Understanding.
France 24 English | Jul 18, 2026, 1:15 AMglobal-institutions
The UN Secretary-General expresses deep concern over intensified military clashes between Iran and the United States, calling for renewed diplomacy to restore peace and navigational freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz.
UN News | Jul 17, 2026, 9:14 PMworld
John L Esposito, a leading expert on Islam and international affairs, passed away on July 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking scholarship that reshaped Islam-West relations.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 7:19 AMworld
The renowned scholar and author, John L Esposito, passed away on July 15, 2026, leaving a lasting impact on the study of Islam and Muslim societies.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 7:07 AMworld
Deadly US airstrikes hit key infrastructure in Iran, escalating tensions over the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway as regional conflicts intensify.
France 24 English | Jul 17, 2026, 4:17 AMworld
Fatih Birol highlights critical oil security concerns amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 3:53 AMworld
Iran accuses the United States of committing a war crime after a blast near a cancer treatment center forced evacuation of 211 children undergoing chemotherapy.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 7:34 PMShowing 97-120 of 247 articles.