Explainer: From ceasefire to crossfire: How U.S.-Iran tensions spiral in 48 hours?
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, July 9 (Xinhua) -- U. S. forces launched fresh airstrikes against Iran late Wednesday, prompting Iranian retaliation against U.
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Iran strikes US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain following attacks on Tehran
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): The Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has struck key infrastructure at four US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for American strikes in Tehran.
Fresh US Strikes Hit Iran As Tehran Issues Retaliation Warning
New posts 07:34 Fresh US Strikes Hit Iran As Tehran Issues Retaliation Warning US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets in a fresh round of attacks on Iran.
Iran Targets Base Housing US Forces In Jordan
New posts 17:00 Iran Targets Base Housing US Forces In Jordan Iran's hard-line Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said it targeted a base in Jordan that houses US forces after the Jordanian military said it intercepted eight missiles fired from Iran on July 9 as the latest flareup of violence continued in the Middle East.
US Insists Iran 'Does Not Control' Strait Of Hormuz
New posts 23:32 CENTCOM Insists Iran 'Does Not Control' Strait Of Hormuz US Central Command, which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East, sent out a "fact check" on July 9, reiterating the US stance that the crucial Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and that Tehran has no right to control it.
US releases footage of strikes on 90 Iranian military targets; Tehran warns of retaliation
Florida [US], July 9 (ANI): Escalating its military campaign in the Middle East, the United States has launched a fresh wave of precision strikes hitting approximately 90 Iranian military targets, deep inside the Islamic Republic, further intensifying a rapidly expanding regional conflict.
Sensex jumps over 300 points, Nifty nears 24,000 as Indian markets rebound despite spike in crude oil prices
Mumbai [Maharashtra] (India), July 9 (ANI): The Indian equity markets kicked off on a positive note on Thursday with both benchmark indices starting the session with a gap-up opening. Sensex opened higher at 76,576. 14 as against the previous close of 76,503.
Trump conditions US troop presence in Europe on Greenland, Iran deals
Mildenhall [UK], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) explicitly suggested that American military presence in Europe will depend entirely on whether allies cooperate on his ambitions for Greenland and support Washington's operations against Tehran.
"They're sort of crazy": Trump claims Iran wants to "make a deal badly" amid ongoing strikes
Mildenhall [UK], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) claimed that Iran wants to strike a deal with Washington 'badly,' while expressing uncertainty over Tehran's willingness to honour the deal.
Brent crude crossed USD 79 as fresh US strikes on Iran fuel supply fears
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Brent crude prices surged sharply on Thursday, reaching USD 78/barrel following the fresh US strikes on Iran and renewed concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude was trading at USD 78. 68/barrel, up 0.
Trump says Air Force One sent to RAF Mildenhall to meet servicemembers
Washington DC [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said the new Air Force One aircraft was sent ahead to the Royal Air Force Mildenhall in the United Kingdom to meet with American servicemembers while returning from Turkey.
FIFA World Cup 2026: White House defends handling of Iran visas, travel arrangments
Washington DC [US], July 9 (ANI): The White House has defended its handling of Iran's visa restrictions during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with top official Andrew Giuliani saying that the Iranian squad's decision to change its tournament base from the US to Tijuana in Mexico proved to be beneficial for both parties.
Iran FM Araghchi thanks Iraq for Khamenei's funeral arrangements
Tehran [Iran], July 9 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday (local time) thanked Iraq's government, people and religious authorities for their role in the funeral ceremonies of former Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, highlighting the deep-rooted ties between the two neighbouring countries.
Iran condemns Trumps vulgarity amid new escalation
Tehrans top diplomat denounced the US presidents derogatory language during a new round of tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran's leadership "scum" and "violent people.
Iran condemns Trump's 'vulgarity' amid new escalation
Tehran's top diplomat denounced the US president's "derogatory language" during a new round of tensions Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he called Iran's leadership "scum" and "violent people.
"Will get much worse" if ships attacked again: Trump warns Iran of tougher response
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran that American military action would intensify if Tehran continues attacks on commercial vessels. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, 'This is in retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran. It happens again, it will get much worse!
"If they shoot at ships, US will punch back harder": Vance warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Wisconsin [US], July 9 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran of further military action if it continues attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the United States would respond 'harder than ever before' to protect freedom of navigation and energy flows.
US strikes Iran again, CENTCOM says it aims to "further degrade" threats to freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Washington [US], July 9 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said its forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, following recent attacks on commercial shipping and civilian crews. In a post shared on X, US CENTCOM said, 'At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U. S.
Update: U.S. forces strike Iran for 2nd straight day
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Xinhua) -- U. S. forces conducted strikes against Iran for a second straight day on Wednesday to "degrade" Iran's ability "to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," the U.
US Strikes Targets In Iran Hours After Trump Vows To Hit 'Hard'
The US military said it had launched new strikes on targets in Iran just hours after President Donald Trump said a cease-fire accord with Tehran was "over" and threatened to "hit them [Iran] hard tonight.