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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The death toll of US troops in the Middle East conflict rose to 17 following Iranian attacks, prompting President Trump to promise severe consequences.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 9:19 PMworld
The unraveling of the June 17 Islamabad memorandum of understanding has led to intensified hostilities between the US and Iran, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and regional economic and political repercussions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:31 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 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
The United States has launched airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities for the ninth consecutive night as a ceasefire unravels and military casualties rise.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:10 AMgeneral
After an Iranian missile and drone assault killed two U.S. service members at a base in Jordan, President Trump authorized further airstrikes targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces.
Washington Times News | Jul 19, 2026, 10:11 PMworld
A US service member died during a controlled detonation of unexploded Iranian drone ordnance in Iraq, raising US military fatalities to 17. Jordan summoned Iran’s envoy following missile attacks amid ongoing regional tensions.
France 24 English | Jul 19, 2026, 9:17 PMus
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
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.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 5:53 PMgeneral
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
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 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 PMpolitics
Two American service members were killed and a third is missing after an Iranian strike on a US base in Jordan, prompting US airstrikes on Iran and comments from President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:55 AMworld
The US targets Iran’s Revolutionary Guard following missile attacks in Jordan, while Iran retaliates with drone strikes on US bases in Kuwait amid escalating regional tensions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 19, 2026, 5:31 AMpolitics
Khamenei accuses the U.S. of violating ceasefire terms and warns of further retaliation as U.S. forces intensify strikes in the Middle East.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 6:34 PMpolitics
President Trump intensifies military actions targeting Iran’s key infrastructure as both nations edge closer to conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 10:21 AMworld
Tensions escalate as Iran and the US target military sites and shipping traffic in the Gulf, raising fears of all-out conflict.
CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 5:43 AMpolitics
Iranian missile and drone strikes on military bases in Jordan this week reportedly injured multiple U.S. service members, as tensions rise following failed peace talks and renewed U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 3:29 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 AMpolitics
Central Command reports expanded attacks across Iran, while the IRGC claims retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases in the Gulf and Syria.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 12:30 AMus
The US president promises 'really big news' in a Thursday evening speech expected to focus on election integrity and renewed military actions against Iran.
Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 11:22 PMworld
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 PMworld
As Iran and the United States continue to exchange fire over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, multiple surveillance methods are employed to track activity in the region.
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