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abcnews.go.compolitics16 hrs ago
US Strikes Hit Dozens of Iranian Targets in Second Day of Attacks
US forces struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight into Monday using aircraft, naval vessels and drones. Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman while threatening to abandon a June framework agreement. Oil prices rose as much as 4.5 percent.
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Fortunefinance1 day ago
U.S. Forces Strike 140 Iranian Military Targets in Third Round of Air Operations
U.S. forces conducted a third round of strikes on Iranian military sites over the weekend, hitting 140 targets including facilities in Kerman and Kohgiluyeh Boyer-Ahmad provinces. Iran responded with attacks on regional countries hosting U.S. forces, prompting condemnations from…
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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
U.S. demands Iran pledge safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
The United States is seeking a public statement from Iran confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic. Officials also reported new U.S. sanctions and Iranian casualties from recent strikes.
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Al-Monitorworld3 days ago
Damascus bombings linked to Islamic State cell
Two bombs exploded near a Damascus hotel hosting French President Emmanuel Macron, wounding 18 people. Preliminary investigations indicate the cell was affiliated with Islamic State.
middleeasteye.netpolitics3 days agoUpdated
U.S. orders new strikes on Iran after declaring ceasefire over
The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets after officials said a nearly three-week ceasefire had collapsed. Iran responded by targeting American military sites in the gulf and faced reinstated sanctions on its oil sales.
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world4 days ago
U.S. Strikes Hit Iranian Cities for Second Day
U.S. Central Command conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets in multiple cities on Thursday. The attacks followed strikes on Wednesday and came after Iran targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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world4 days ago
Bahrain activates warning sirens over fears of another Iranian attack
Bahrain activated warning sirens after reports of possible Iranian missile activity. Officials cited concerns over a repeat of earlier strikes. No immediate damage or casualties were reported.
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koreaherald.compolitics4 days ago
Israeli Defense Minister Says Forces Will Stay in Lebanon Security Zones
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon security zones until Hezbollah is disarmed. The statement rejected a claim made the previous day by U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel would withdraw.
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Abc Newspolitics6 days ago
U.S. Revokes Iranian Oil-Sale License but Allows Wind-Down Period Until July 17
The United States revoked a license authorizing Iranian oil exports, reversing a provision in a June memorandum of understanding. The decision followed attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since Monday. Peace talks between the countries remain ongoing.
nypost.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Considers Lifting F-35 Ban on Turkey as Netanyahu Opposes Sale
President Trump is considering lifting a prior ban on F-35 sales to Turkey while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned the move would upset the regional balance.
Washington Examinerpolitics6 days ago
Bombs explode near Macron hotel during Syria visit
Two bomb blasts injured at least 18 people near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night. Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa held a joint press conference afterward and said the attacks would not halt Syria's return to int…
ndtv.compolitics6 days ago
NATO Ministers Meet Gulf Counterparts on Hormuz Strait Stalemate
NATO foreign ministers will meet counterparts from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The talks on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara include a Franco-British proposal for a multinational maritime missio…
e360.yale.edupolitics8 days ago
Israeli officials discuss handover of southern Lebanon security zone to Lebanese forces
Officials reviewed progress on a pilot program and plans to transfer control of parts of southern Lebanon's security zone to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The move aims to support efforts to disarm Hezbollah.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld11 days ago
Gulf States Expand Security Ties After U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran
Gulf Cooperation Council countries are broadening defense relationships with multiple partners following Iranian attacks during the February 2026 war. Officials continue talks with Tehran while maintaining existing U.S. arrangements.
thehindu.compolitics11 days ago
Iran Targets Additional Kurdish Groups After Reported Clashes
Iranian forces struck a Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran camp on March 3, 2026. The action followed days of reported fighting between the Kurdish Free Life Party and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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New York Postpolitics12 days ago
U.S. and Saudi Arabia reduce military cooperation after Iran war
The United States and Saudi Arabia have scaled back joint military activities following the Iran conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Officials told The Wall Street Journal that Riyadh restricted U.S. access to bases and airspace during the fighting.
pbs.orgpolitics13 days ago
U.S. Executes 13,000 Strikes on Iran, Prioritizes Diplomacy Over Broader War
The U.S. conducted one-off strikes after reported violations of a memorandum of understanding but declined to resume full-scale military operations. Officials weighed the risk that expanded strikes could end diplomatic efforts to limit Iran's nuclear program.
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swarajyamag.combusiness13 days ago
Shipping Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Rebounds After Weekend Strikes
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased Monday after weekend exchanges of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Tracking data showed 40 vessels passed through the waterway on Monday compared with 24 on Sunday.
morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics13 days ago
Israeli Forces Maintain Southern Lebanon Buffer Zone
Israeli troops remain deployed in a security zone in southern Lebanon. Officials say the presence will continue until threats from Hezbollah are addressed.
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jpost.compolitics15 days ago
U.S.-Iran technical talks remain scheduled after recent strikes
A senior Trump administration official said planned technical talks with Iran on implementing a memorandum of understanding are still scheduled. The official stated that no talks have been canceled and that both sides continue exchanging messages through deconfliction channels.
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theiranproject.compolitics15 days ago
U.S. and Iran Plan Technical Talks as Israel Strikes Hezbollah and Gulf States Accuse Iran of Attacks
A senior Trump administration official said technical talks to implement a memorandum of understanding remain scheduled. Israel reported new strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon on the same day.
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nbcnews.compolitics15 days ago
U.S. and Iran Exchange Threats as Gulf Allies Report Drone Intercepts
Hostilities between the United States and Iran entered a fourth day with mutual threats and reported interceptions of Iranian drones by U.S. allies in the Gulf. No signs of de-escalation were reported.
finance15 days ago
Gulf officials share security concerns with U.S. over Iran-backed groups
Gulf state leaders expressed worries that a recent U.S.-Iran agreement does not address Iranian support for regional militias. U.S. officials said any final deal would require limits on both Iran's nuclear program and its backing of armed groups.
jns.orgworld15 days ago
Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles, condemns strikes on its territory
Kuwaiti forces intercepted two ballistic missiles over its airspace with no reported damage or casualties. Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the incident as a violation of its sovereignty.
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middleeasteye.networld15 days ago
Iran launches missiles at Bahrain, sirens sound
Air raid sirens sounded across Bahrain on the morning of June 28, 2026, as the country faced another reported attack from Iran. The incident follows a pattern of similar alerts in recent days.
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The Hillpolitics15 days agoUpdated
Vice President Vance Says U.S. Benefits from Either Deal or No-Deal Outcome with Iran
Vice President JD Vance stated that the United States holds the advantage regardless of whether a final deal is reached with Iran. The remarks came during an interview with Bill Maher on HBO on June 27, 2026, amid U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
citizen.co.zaworld16 days ago
Israel maintains high alert over Hezbollah strikes from Lebanon
Israel remains on high alert after repeated strikes by Hezbollah from Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is stalled over the end of military operations.
pbs.orgpolitics16 days ago
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf after ship attack
The United States conducted strikes on Iranian missile and radar sites after an attack on a commercial vessel. Iran responded by targeting U.S. facilities in the Gulf region.
jns.orgpolitics17 days ago
Israeli Officials Say Forces Will Stay in Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarms
Officials stated that military presence in a designated security area will continue until Hezbollah no longer possesses weapons. The announcement sets conditions for any future withdrawal from the zone.
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citizen.co.zafinance17 days ago
UAE Issues Then Retracts Missile Alert
The United Arab Emirates sent a phone alert warning of potential missile strikes, then instructed residents to disregard it. Markets reacted with lower stock futures and higher oil prices before the retraction.
Washington Examinerpolitics17 days ago
Iranian drone strikes Singaporean cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
A Singaporean-flagged cargo ship was struck by an Iranian drone while transiting a U.N.-designated safe route. The incident occurred days after Iran and the U.S. signed a memorandum of understanding intended to keep the strait open.
theiranproject.comfinance17 days ago
US and Gulf States Tie Trade With Iran to Nuclear Limits
The United States and Gulf Cooperation Council issued a joint statement after talks in Bahrain that conditions future trade and investment on restrictions tied to Iran's nuclear program. Iran rejected the statement as interventionist and defended its right to manage the Strait of…
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tass.comworld18 days ago
Israeli Forces to Remain in Security Zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza
Israeli officials stated that military forces will stay in designated security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza without a set withdrawal date. The decision was described as a measure to shield communities from militant threats.
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jpost.comworld18 days ago
Former Intelligence Chief Says Africa Served as Rehearsal Site for 2018 Iran Archive Operation
A former chief of Israel's foreign intelligence service stated that operatives conducted a practice run in Africa before the 2018 break-in at Iran's nuclear archives. The disclosure marks the first public identification of the rehearsal location.
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jpost.comworld18 days ago
Former Mossad chief says spies trained in Africa for 2018 Iran nuclear archive operation
Yossi Cohen stated that Mossad personnel conducted training exercises in Africa ahead of the 2018 seizure of Iranian nuclear documents. The operation preceded the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement.
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upi.compolitics19 days ago
Israeli statement outlines security zone plan in southern Lebanon
A statement from Israeli leadership described plans to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon. The remarks also addressed ongoing operations in Gaza and policy toward Iran.
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theiranproject.compolitics19 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran Remain Split on Nuclear Inspections and Hormuz Access
Negotiators continue work toward a final agreement within a 60-day window while the U.S. Senate passed a measure requiring congressional approval for further military action against Iran.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics22 days ago
Israeli Officials Say Military Will Keep Security Zone in Lebanon
Israeli officials stated the military will maintain a security zone in Lebanon until officials determine it is no longer needed to protect citizens. The defense minister said troops will not withdraw from the area.
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Japan Timesworld24 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran postpone nuclear talks as Lebanon clashes resume
The U.S. and Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal and limits on Iran's nuclear program. Overnight clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah killed 16 people in southern Lebanon.
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middleeasteye.networld24 days ago
Iran's Revolutionary Guards form new Iraqi cells
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has created small covert cells in Iraq to launch drone strikes on Gulf states hosting U.S. forces. The groups operate outside established militia structures and have carried out at least seven attacks since April.
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Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
U.S. President Signals Flexibility on Iran Ballistic Missiles
The U.S. president indicated openness to allowing Iran to retain some ballistic missile systems during a press conference at the G7 summit. The statement marks a shift from an earlier administration position that listed destruction of Iran's missile capacity as a core war objecti…
realitytea.compolitics26 days ago
Trump Says Iran Deal Not Final, Will Resume Bombing if Iran Does Not Behave
President Trump stated that eine Iran deal is not final and indicated he could resume bombing if Iran's leaders do not behave. The announcement two days before an expected signing comes amid negotiations whose details remain undefined.
thehindu.compolitics26 days ago
U.S. President Comments on Past Military Action Against Iranian Commander
U.S. President referenced a prior strike that killed an Iranian commander and suggested the commander's absence may relate to recent developments. The remarks came during public comments on security matters.
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ABC Newspolitics28 days ago
U.S. and Iran reach agreement to open Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States and Iran have reached an understanding that will be signed Friday. The agreement includes removal of the U.S. naval blockade and opening of the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments.
opindia.comfinance29 days ago
Iranian Foreign Minister Says Regional Security Requires Iran's Inclusion
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that lasting security arrangements in West Asia must treat Iran as a central stakeholder. The comments align with Tehran's longstanding position on its regional role.
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Gulf states consider new security options as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks advance
Washington and Tehran are moving toward a long-term ceasefire agreement. Gulf states that host U.S. military facilities have faced Iranian attacks during the conflict and are examining alternative security arrangements.
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pbs.orgpolitics31 days ago
U.S. and Iran Discuss Draft Agreement on Ceasefire and Nuclear Issues
President Trump stated that Iranian leadership had approved a framework for talks. Iranian officials said no final decision had been reached on the draft text.
middleeasteye.networld31 days ago
Israeli military reports strikes on Hezbollah sites and operations in Gaza and West Bank
Over the past week, the Israeli military conducted operations against targets in southern Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and the West Bank. The military also reported actions against smuggling along Israel's eastern and western borders.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld32 days ago
Girl Injured by Drone Debris After Bahrain Air Defense Interception
Bahrain's Interior Ministry stated that an 11-year-old girl received minor injuries from falling drone debris. The incident followed air defenses intercepting an Iranian attack on the Gulf kingdom.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics33 days ago
Turkish President Addresses Israel Syria Lebanon Operations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel's actions in Syria and Lebanon carry wider consequences for Turkey's security. He said Ankara will not accept territorial faits accomplis and accused Israel of aggressive regional aims.
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gizmodo.comworld35 days ago
U.S. Army Paratroopers Deployed to Israel in April for Contingency Planning
Elements of the 82nd Airborne Division arrived in Israel in early April under an April 7 order for temporary duty. The deployment supports joint planning completed since February for operations involving Iranian-controlled territory.
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news.sky.comfinance35 days ago
Israeli Military Intercepts Aerial Object from Yemen After Eilat Alarms
Israeli military reported sounding sirens for suspected hostile aircraft near Eilat and later intercepting an aerial object traced to Yemen. No damage or casualties were reported in the incident.
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thehindubusinessline.comworld35 days ago
Israeli Home Front Command Tightens Defense Restrictions After Iran Rocket Fire
The Home Front Command placed all defense areas under restricted activity on Sunday night. The move followed reported rocket fire from Iran.
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rferl.orgfinance36 days ago
U.S. Weighs Using Frozen Iranian Assets for Gulf Claims
Washington is considering directing frozen Iranian funds toward Gulf states for damage from recent Iranian strikes. Tehran continues to demand immediate release of $12 billion plus additional payments during talks.
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news.google.compolitics36 days agoUpdated
US Applies Heightened Security Screening to Iran World Cup Team
Iran's national team shifted its base to Mexico after a venue change from Tucson. The squad will enter the U.S. each match day and return the same evening. Regional officials issued statements on related security developments.
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realitytea.compolitics38 days ago
President Trump says Iran missile capability reduced to 21-22 percent after U.S. strikes
President Trump stated that U.S. strikes left Iran with 21 to 22 percent of its missile capability. U.S. intelligence assessments presented to Congress indicated Iran retains about 70 percent of that capability.
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jns.orgpolitics38 days ago
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Issues Travel Alert for Middle East
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem issued a security alert on Thursday urging U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution while traveling in the Middle East. State Department advisories for multiple countries remain at Level 3 or Level 4.
foxnews.compolitics38 days ago
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Trails in Some Polls Ahead of October Election
Recent surveys show mixed results for Benjamin Netanyahu as voters weigh security concerns ahead of elections scheduled by October 27. Opposition figures have released campaign material criticizing the prime minister's handling of threats from Hamas and Hezbollah.
dimsumdaily.hkfinance40 days ago
Kuwait Airport Terminal Damaged During Missile Interception Attempt
Iranian state media reported that a passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport was damaged when a U.S. Patriot system failed to intercept an Iranian missile. Iranian Revolutionary Guards statements cited in the coverage said the missile was not aimed at the airport.
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U.S. Officials Discuss Oman Neutral Stance on Strait of Hormuz Tolls
U.S. officials have expressed frustration with Oman’s refusal to condemn Iran’s proposed tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. The warnings include possible sanctions and military action if Oman joins the toll scheme.