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  • SECURITYJul 8 · 11:56 UTCTHE HILL
    US strikes came after ‘unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces’ CENTCOM says

    The Trump administration stated that recent US airstrikes on Iran occurred in response to 'unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces' following attacks on three commercial oil vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes targeted over 80 locations, including Iranian defense systems, command networks, radar sites, and anti-ship missile capabilities.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 02:35 UTCDAWN
    US unleashes new wave of strikes on Iran after reinstating oil sanctions over attacks in Strait of Hormuz

    The US military struck over 80 targets in Iran, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boats and defense systems, following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The US revoked a license allowing Iran to sell oil internationally, escalating tensions amid a fragile ceasefire.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 22:26 UTCAXIOS
    U.S. strikes Iran after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. military conducted airstrikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on commercial ships. The escalation risks undermining a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ensuring safe passage through the strait and initiating nuclear talks.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 22:17 UTCCNBC TOP
    U.S. resumes 'powerful strikes' on Iran after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, CENTCOM says

    The U.S. resumed 'powerful strikes' on Iran following attacks on ships in the Hormuz Strait, as confirmed by CENTCOM. Earlier in the day, the U.S. revoked Iran's oil sales authorization.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 21:41 UTCTHE HILL
    US military strikes Iran after Tehran hits 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as announced by the U.S. Central Command. The strikes aim to 'impose heavy costs' for targeting commercial shipping.

  • SECURITYJun 30 · 06:57 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning update

    Conflicting messages emerged between the US and Iran regarding potential diplomacy, with President Trump suggesting a possible meeting in Doha while Iran denied negotiations and emphasized unmet conditions for a final agreement. Tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon framework agreement, with Iran rejecting French proposals and insisting on changes to shipping arrangements.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 16:54 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    Katz: Israel has ‘no territorial ambitions’ in Lebanon, will stay until Hezbollah disarmed

    Israel states it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon and will remain until Hezbollah is disarmed. A minister warns Iran fighting could restart within two days, while the Lebanese president confirms army deployment near the border. IDF strikes Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 03:06 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    Trump threatens to ‘complete the job’ in Iran as US military launches fresh strikes

    The US military, via CENTCOM, struck 10 targets in and near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for a drone attack on a Panama-flagged tanker. Iran's IRGC responded by attacking US assets in Kuwait and Bahrain, while Trump threatened to 'complete the job' in Iran.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 00:03 UTCWGN9 CHICAGO
    Centcom: US conducts additional strikes on Iran

    The U.S. conducted additional strikes on Iran amid a renewed flare-up in the Gulf, where the U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire in recent days.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 23:22 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    U.S. strikes Iran after Trump says Tehran committed "foolish violation" of ceasefire

    The U.S. struck Iran after an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM reported U.S. aircraft targeted Iran's missile and drone storage locations. Trump described the attack as a 'foolish violation' of a ceasefire.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 23:22 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. strikes Iran after Trump says Tehran committed "foolish violation" of ceasefire

    The U.S. struck Iran after an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM confirmed U.S. aircraft targeted Iran's missile and drone storage locations.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 22:20 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. targets missile, drone storage locations in Iran, CENTCOM says

    The U.S. fired retaliatory strikes against Iran, targeting missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites, according to CENTCOM. The action follows an Iranian attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 21:23 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. strikes Iran after it attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says

    U.S. forces conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz region in response to Iran's attack on a cargo ship, according to CENTCOM. The incident was reported by CBS News journalists Nikole Killion and Aaron MacLean.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 20:54 UTCABC7 SAN FRANCISCO
    US strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack: CENTCOM

    The U.S. conducted strikes against Iran in response to an attack on the Strait of Hormuz, as confirmed by CENTCOM. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential U.S. response to the incident.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 20:54 UTCABC7 CHICAGO
    US strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack: CENTCOM

    The US conducted strikes on Iran in response to an attack on the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by CENTCOM. President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. might respond to the incident.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 20:54 UTCABC7 NEW YORK
    US strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack: CENTCOM

    The US conducted strikes against Iran in response to an attack on the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by CENTCOM. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential U.S. response to the incident.

  • SECURITYJun 26 · 20:54 UTCABC7 EYEWITNESS LA
    US strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack: CENTCOM

    The U.S. conducted strikes against Iran in response to an attack on the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by CENTCOM. President Donald Trump indicated the U.S. might respond to the incident.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 20:33 UTCASIA TIMES
    The Trump administration’s Iran peace plan has sold out democracy

    The Trump administration's Iran peace plan is criticized for aligning with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and distancing from Benjamin Netanyahu, raising concerns about undermining US and allied interests. The administration's actions include linking the IRGC to CENTCOM in Doha, Qatar, and frequent denunciations of Netanyahu by Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

  • SECURITYJun 24 · 16:09 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Airstrike killed senior ISIS commander in Syria, CENTCOM says

    A senior ISIS commander, Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, was killed by a U.S. airstrike in Syria on June 19. CENTCOM stated the strike was part of the ongoing campaign to defeat ISIS, amid security challenges including escaped detainees and U.S. base closures in Syria.

  • WORLDJun 23 · 06:45 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning update

    The United States and Iran advanced their memorandum of understanding with agreements on sanctions relief, nuclear inspections, and the release of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets. Disagreements persist over fund usage and Lebanon tensions, while technical negotiations concluded and a new phase began. The US linked fund use to purchases of American agricultural goods, but Iran rejected this condition.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 23:40 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US says it lifted blockade on Iranian ports

    The US has lifted its blockade on Iranian ports, allowing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance stated that Centcom permitted over a dozen ships to pass through the naval blockade as part of an agreement.

  • SECURITYJun 18 · 16:50 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Vance: US let at least 12 ships pass blockade after Iran deal

    Vice President JD Vance stated that the US military allowed at least 12 ships to pass through its naval blockade of Iran's ports following a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran. The action is part of honoring the early stages of the agreement, according to Vance.

  • SECURITYJun 13 · 02:18 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    US says it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting ships in Hormuz

    The US military downed multiple Iranian drones targeting ships in the Hormuz strait, as reported by CENTCOM. The strait remains open for transit.

  • SECURITYJun 11 · 19:24 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    CENTCOM says Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iranian claims

    CENTCOM asserts the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping with established safe pathways, countering Iran's claim of closing the strait. The statement follows Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declaring the waterway fully closed after recent US strikes.

  • SECURITYJun 10 · 22:28 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. launches new strikes against Iran

    The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive day of what CENTCOM describes as defensive strikes against Iranian targets.

  • SECURITYJun 10 · 22:01 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. forces conduct more strikes against Iran

    The U.S. launched additional strikes against Iran in response to its 'continued aggression,' according to CENTCOM. CBS News reporters Eleanor Watson and Natalie Brand provided updates on the latest developments.

  • SECURITYJun 10 · 20:09 UTCAXIOS
    Trump holds Situation Room meeting on Iran strike options

    President Trump held a Situation Room meeting to discuss potential new strikes against Iran, following statements about hitting Iran 'hard' if a deal is not reached. Qatari mediators are attempting to revive negotiations, while recent U.S. strikes targeted Iranian radar and air defense sites in response to a downed helicopter.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 23:04 UTCKYIV POST
    US strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing

    US forces launched strikes against Iran following President Trump's claim that Iran downed an American helicopter. CENTCOM described the action as a proportional self-defense response, while Iranian media reported explosions near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation occurred amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon and rising oil prices.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 22:02 UTCAXIOS
    U.S. strikes Iran in response to helicopter downing: CENTCOM

    The U.S. launched strikes against Iran targeting air defense systems near the Strait of Hormuz in response to the downing of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter by an Iranian drone. Both crew members were rescued and are in stable condition, though it remains unclear if the drone strike was intentional. Iran denied responsibility, vowing a 'decisive response' and calling the U.S. allegation a pretense.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 21:39 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. launches self-sefense strikes against Iran in response to chopper downing, CENTCOM says

    The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes on Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter, according to CENTCOM. CBS News reporter Eleanor Watson provided further details on the incident.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 21:28 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    US military strikes Iran after downing of helicopter: ‘A proportional response’

    The US military conducted airstrikes on Iran following the downing of a helicopter, with CENTCOM describing the action as a 'self-defense' measure. The IDF intercepted a Hezbollah rocket fired at troops in south Lebanon, and Trump questioned Netanyahu's potential reelection bid.

  • SECURITYJun 9 · 20:04 UTCBREAKING DEFENSE
    In memo to CENTCOM commanders, Cooper warns of duty to protect civilians

    Adm. Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM head, emphasized in a memo to commanders that the commitment to the law of armed conflict is not a constraint on military lethality. The memo underscores a duty to protect civilians during operations.

  • SECURITYJun 8 · 19:17 UTCAXIOS
    Behind the scenes: How Israel and Iran nearly pulled Trump back to war

    President Trump intervened to prevent Israel and Iran from escalating conflict after Israel struck a Hezbollah target in Beirut and Iran responded with missile attacks. Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate, warning that further action could lead to war, but Netanyahu argued inaction might embolden Iran. The situation remains unresolved as Netanyahu considers military responses.

  • SECURITYJun 7 · 02:40 UTCDAWN
    US, Iran trade blows as Gulf allies targeted

    Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, which were intercepted by Gulf allies and the US. The US military struck Iranian coastal radar sites and approved a $2bn sale of anti-drone weapons to Kuwait. The attacks were condemned as a dangerous escalation by Kuwait, Bahrain, and regional allies.

  • SECURITYJun 5 · 18:07 UTCCBS NEWS
    CENTCOM disputes claims that Iran fired warning missiles, drones at U.S. warships

    The U.S. military is disputing Iran's claims that it fired missiles and drones to warn U.S. warships to retreat. CENTCOM has specifically denied these allegations.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 09:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Trump keeps negotiating while Iran plays the long game America keeps missing

    The article reflects on the 1979 Iranian embassy seizure, which prompted the creation of CENTCOM, and contrasts it with current U.S.-Iran negotiations over a ceasefire, nuclear talks, and the Strait of Hormuz. It argues that Iran's 47-year strategy prioritizes survival through geopolitical patience, while U.S. efforts combining deterrence, sanctions, and military actions have failed to alter Iranian behavior.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 15:09 UTCDEFENSE NEWS
    Gulf tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait, US strikes near Hormuz

    Iranian drone and missile attacks damaged Kuwait International Airport and injured over 60 people, while the U.S. military conducted strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The incidents escalate tensions in the Gulf, straining a ceasefire and pushing oil prices up over 2%.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 02:10 UTCKYIV POST
    US military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

    The US military reported defeating Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf, including striking a military facility on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM disputed Iranian claims of hitting US bases in Bahrain, asserting all attacks failed despite a US-Iran ceasefire effective since April 8.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 01:03 UTCFINANCIAL TIMES WORLD
    US and Iran exchange renewed fire as tensions rise over stalled peace talks

    The US and Iran have escalated tensions with renewed military actions, as Iran launched several ballistic missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain according to Centcom. Peace talks between the two nations remain stalled.

  • SECURITYJun 3 · 00:43 UTCNY POST
    US carries out ‘self-defense’’strikes against Iranian drones and missiles, as Tehran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

    US forces conducted self-defense strikes against Iranian drones and missiles, as reported by CENTCOM. The action followed Iran's targeting of Kuwait and Bahrain.

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