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 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
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 AMpolitics
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 PMpolitics
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.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:59 PMworld
The US has resumed airstrikes against Iran after two American service members were killed in Jordan, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 11:00 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 PMpolitics
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
Iran threatens expanded military operations if U.S. attacks continue, following a week of strikes targeting key Iranian infrastructure.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 3:48 PMpolitics
The US military targets Iranian infrastructure as Iran retaliates, while President Trump renews 2020 election fraud allegations, drawing criticism and official rebuttals.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 1:46 PMworld
Tensions rise as US forces conduct consecutive strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on Gulf states and disruption of water supplies in southern Iran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 1:41 PMworld
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 reportedly instructs Yemen's Houthis to prepare for Red Sea shipping disruptions if Iranian power infrastructure is targeted, as US continues military strikes.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 17, 2026, 1:26 AMworld
Nightly strikes between the US and Iran have intensified following the Memorandum of Understanding signed a month ago, with a former US ambassador highlighting Tehran's misjudgment of former President Trump's stance.
Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:02 AMus
President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PMworld
US President Donald Trump warns of military action targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure amid ongoing tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 AMworld
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AMworld
Oil prices climbed to one-month highs as tensions escalated between the US and Iran, with a US naval blockade reinstated and retaliatory strikes launched by Iran.
CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 AMworld
President Donald Trump announced that US military strikes on Iran will escalate and target critical infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to a deal following talks with Washington.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 12:28 AMpolitics
Democrat Dan Kleban responds to a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine as he campaigns to replace Senator Graham Platner.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 10:59 PMworld
The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets in Khuzestan province, while Iran targeted US allies and shipping in the Gulf, escalating conflict and undermining a recent peace agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 8:05 PMpolitics
Experts say restoring prewar oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz demands a significant U.S. military presence amid ongoing Iranian asymmetric warfare tactics.
CBS Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 2:19 PM
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Former President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
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