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politics1 hour ago•3 min saved

Trump eyes broader Iran strikes after Situation Room briefing

President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to discuss a broader Iranian offensive beyond the current strikes near the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. strikes have targeted air defenses, radar, anti-ship missiles, and drone sites while Iran has retaliated with missiles and drones, and a naval blockade of Iranian ports went into effect. Trump warned of intensified actions next week, including potential hits on power plants and bridges if Tehran does not negotiate.

via Axios|

#iran #military-strikes #politics

politics1 hour ago•6 min saved

Trump Re-frames Iran Showdown With Old Clip as U.S. Amplifies Strikes

Former President Donald Trump circulated a 1980 interview clip arguing the U.S. should project strength against Iran during the hostage crisis, as the United States resumes strikes on Iran and warns of consequences related to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says his stance has long been consistent while the White House touts his tough approach to Iran’s nuclear program and security threats.

via Fox News|

#iran #iran-hostage-crisis #military-strikes

world-news12 hours ago•25 min saved

Explosions Hit Iran as U.S. Strikes Enter Another Wave

Explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island as the U.S. said it completed another wave of strikes against Iran, targeting air-defense systems, radar sites, missiles and small boats to curb Iran’s ability to threaten shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it downed a hostile drone and launched retaliation against U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman, while CENTCOM reports dozens of targets hit and oil prices rising amid the conflict.

via New York Post|

#iran #military-strikes #oil-and-shipping

world1 day ago•4 min saved

US-Iran clash deepens as Hormuz blockade begins and strikes widen

The US carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran to degrade its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as a reinstated blockade on Iranian ports is set to take effect. CENTCOM says it hit multiple Iranian military targets, while Iranian outlets report retaliatory strikes and a drone being shot down. The UAE says two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian missiles in Omani waters, and IRGC forces claim broader attacks across the Gulf. President Trump says fighting has resumed but a deal may still be possible, as oil prices rise and crossings through Hormuz fall amid heightened tensions.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #military-strikes #naval-blockade

world1 day ago•2 min saved

US widens strikes on Iran to curb threats to Hormuz shipping

The United States carried out a new wave of precision strikes against Iranian targets, hitting air-defense systems, coastal radar sites, missiles and drones, with CENTCOM saying the actions are aimed at degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

via Fox News|

#iran #middle-east #military-strikes

world2 days ago•8 min saved

Hormuz at the brink: US-Iran strike exchange widens Gulf crisis

Escalation in the Gulf as Washington and Tehran unleash reciprocal strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran targeting US bases and regional targets while the US hits Iranian missile and drone sites. Gulf states report sirens and attacks, and oil prices rise as the strait remains contested. Mediators continue talks under a 60-day interim deal, but the UN warns that a return to full-scale hostilities would have catastrophic consequences.

via The Guardian|

#gulf-security #military-strikes #oil-prices

world2 days ago•18 min saved

Second night of U.S. strikes on Iran fuels Gulf tensions

The United States carried out a second night of strikes against Iran, targeting dozens of Iranian military facilities, while Iran said it retaliated by striking U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. CENTCOM said the strikes hit Iran’s air defenses, coastal radars, missiles and drone infrastructure, with Iran warning further retaliation would continue. Gulf reports include sirens in Bahrain, damaged border posts in Kuwait, and various attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, where conflicting claims about navigability persist. Oil prices rose on the tensions. Pakistan urged de-escalation, and President Trump said the U.S. struck Iran hard and that the Strait of Hormuz is open, though Iran contesting the claim.

via CNN|

#gulf-security #military-strikes #oil-prices

world2 days ago•21 min saved

Escalation widens as US strikes Iran and Gulf shipping faces attacks

New US strikes on Iran, directed by Trump, target Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran and allied forces retaliate with missiles and drones and Gulf states report attacks and casualties; authorities dispute whether the strait is open, and a civilian missing case and shelter-in-place warnings in Oman underscore the risk as regional mediators urge restraint.

via CNN|

#gulf-tensions #military-strikes #shipping-disruption

world2 days ago•6 min saved

Iran escalates with Gulf strikes and Hormuz closure as US bombings mount

Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US bases across Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar and Oman and closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to renewed US bombings, while Washington says it hit hundreds of Iranian targets. The flare-up raises risks for Gulf shipping, prompts regional states to bolster security, and keeps Tehran promising retaliation as the conflict intensifies.

via Al Jazeera|

#gulf-states #iran #military-strikes

world-news2 days ago•25 min saved

Iran shutters Hormuz after attacking ship, vows severe retaliation as U.S. retaliates

Iran’s IRGC says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a Cyprus-flagged container ship, vowing severe retaliation and warning the waterway will stay shut until U.S. interference ends; in response, the U.S. launched the third round of strikes against Iranian targets, damage to the GFS Galaxy’s engineroom, and a missing civilian crew member has been reported. The Hormuz closure threatens about 20% of global oil shipments, and Iran had discussed a two-lane shipping plan in Oman as tensions escalate with Washington.

via New York Post|

#iran #maritime-security #military-strikes

world5 days ago•11 min saved

Second night of US strikes on Iran rattles fragile peace talks

The United States launches a second, larger wave of air strikes across Iran, including Tehran, killing at least 14 people and prompting Iranian retaliation against US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. The strikes threaten to derail a Pakistan-brokered 60‑day peace process that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lift sanctions, and allow ships to move freely, all while Iran’s funeral period for its late leader unfolds. With President Trump sending mixed signals on whether the MoU remains valid, both sides accuse each other of violations, raising the risk of a broader regional escalation.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #military-strikes #peace-talks

world5 days ago•3 min saved

Trump: Iran wants a deal after strikes, but the war outlook remains unclear

President Trump said the U.S. has hit Iran hard and that Iran is eager to strike a deal to end the hostilities, but he remains unsure if the conflict will escalate to a full-scale war. U.S. forces conducted strikes to degrade Iran's ability to attack shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the status of a previously agreed ceasefire remains in question.

via CNBC|

#iran #military-strikes #strait-of-hormuz

world5 days ago•28 min saved

Second night of U.S. strikes on Iran widens regional confrontation

The United States conducted a second consecutive night of air strikes on Iran, while Iran said it targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain with drones, highlighting a renewed escalation around the Strait of Hormuz as shipping routes face disruption and oil markets react, with leaders cautioning against all-out war even as exchanges of fire continue.

via BBC|

#gulf-security #military-strikes #oil-prices

world6 days ago•11 min saved

Strikes push US-Iran tensions toward a fragile de-escalation cliff

US forces conducted widespread strikes on Iran in response to attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Tehran to retaliate and raising doubts about a 60-day de-escalation MoU as Washington reimposes oil sanctions. President Trump questioned the MoU at a NATO summit, while regional and Western allies urged restraint; with the peace talks in flux, both sides signaled possible de-escalation or further confrontation, risking a broader flare-up just as diplomacy was underway.

via Al Jazeera|

#military-strikes #peace-talks #sanctions

war9 days ago•6 min saved

Ukraine strikes Crimea again as blackouts spread in occupied territory

Ukraine says overnight strikes hit the Hvardiiske airfield in Crimea, two logistics bridges in Donetsk Oblast, and ammunition depots in occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson. Separately, Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported 16 power substations in Crimea were struck over 48 hours, causing blackouts across the peninsula, as Kyiv continues attacks on Russian-occupied targets to degrade Moscow's war effort (including an earlier strike on the Saky air base).

via The Kyiv Independent|

#blackout #crimea #energy-infrastructure