US Launches New Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz
The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.
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The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.
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politics
The recent deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in a 24-hour span have raised fears of further escalation in the ongoing Iran conflict, as diplomatic efforts continue amid growing casualties.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 11:10 PM
us
Following the deaths of three US troops in Iranian strikes, Democrats call on President Trump to halt the escalating conflict with Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 10:28 PM
global-institutions
The United Nations urges all parties to respect international humanitarian law amid renewed hostilities between the US and Iran, highlighting civilian casualties and threats to critical infrastructure.
UN News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:06 PMpolitics
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran intensify with a tenth consecutive day of exchanges following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike on a Jordan air base.
NBC Politics | Jul 20, 2026, 9:38 PMworld
The United States and Iran continue a cycle of attacks targeting each other’s strategic and civilian sites, raising international legal and humanitarian concerns.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 4:31 PMgeneral
Amid escalating tensions, three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, prompting continued military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
NPR News | Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 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.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 7:32 AMworld
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.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 20, 2026, 3:17 AMworld
Six sailors were killed and four are missing after Russian missile strikes targeted the Turkish-owned cargo ship Golden Leo near Odesa, Ukraine says.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 20, 2026, 1:00 AMworld
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 AMus
Trump administration official defends prolonged conflict amid rising troop deaths and criticism, while US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 7:17 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
Adm. James Stavridis cautions the U.S. to monitor Iran’s activities in the Suez Canal amid escalating regional tensions and recent U.S. strikes.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 3:52 PMgeneral
Following an Iranian attack in Jordan that killed two U.S. service members, Energy Secretary Chris Wright vows the mission to counter Iran will continue until objectives are met.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 19, 2026, 2:43 PMpolitics
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 PMworld
Overnight on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, Russia fired two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv, resulting in one fatality and 16 injuries amid escalating air conflict.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 1:46 PMbusiness
ASEAN foreign ministers will convene in Manila starting July 21 to discuss regional issues including Myanmar's civil war, while Indonesia's central bank signals continued currency stabilization efforts amid economic vulnerabilities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 6:40 AMworld
The attack killed one person and wounded several others in Kyiv as Ukraine responded with drone strikes on Russian logistics facilities near Moscow.
ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 6:29 AMworld
The missile barrage on Kyiv early Sunday killed one person and injured at least 15, exposing Ukraine’s vulnerability amid a shortage of Patriot air defence missiles.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 5:20 AMworld
Despite a ceasefire agreement in October, Israeli military operations continue in Gaza, resulting in civilian deaths and international concern.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 10:11 PMworld
Despite a ceasefire agreement in October, Israeli military strikes continue in Gaza, resulting in civilian deaths and international concern.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 8:47 PMworld
Drone attacks by Ukraine targeted Russian logistics and energy infrastructure, resulting in multiple casualties and damage to key facilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 8:22 PMworld
Mojtaba Khamenei denounces US breaches of a recent memorandum of understanding, calling Trump’s signature ‘worthless’ and accusing Washington of bullying and unreliability.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 7:57 PMShowing 25-48 of 88 articles.