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  • SECURITYJul 9 · 12:48 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran says US attacks disrupt reopening of Strait of Hormuz

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy claims US attacks and interventions are disrupting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that further US actions could provoke a 'crushing response.' The IRGC reported transit capacity under Iranian supervision has recovered to 50% of pre-war levels, with expansion limited to vessels granted permits by Iran.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 12:09 UTCJUST SECURITY
    Early Edition: July 9, 2026

    The United States and Iran exchanged strikes, with the U.S. targeting Iranian missile and drone sites and Iran retaliating against U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. Iran reported 14 deaths and 78 injuries from U.S. strikes, while U.S. and regional forces shot down missiles and drones. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were attacked by hard-line supporters during a funeral procession. President Trump indicated potential de-escalation after Iran reportedly sought a deal.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 06:04 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran's Tehran-Mashhad railway suspended after US strikes

    Iran's Tehran-Mashhad railway was suspended following US strikes, disrupting travel before the burial of late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad. The railway blamed a 'criminal attack by the US-Israeli enemy' and deployed repair teams, while road transport was arranged for stranded passengers. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the US of targeting bridges near Mashhad to disrupt the funeral.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 04:46 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Watch: Iran claims attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait as retaliation for US attacks on its southern coastal provinces. A video reportedly showed an Iranian missile striking the US Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain.

  • SECURITYJul 9 · 02:38 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran says it hit bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have attacked several US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. They threatened to expand attacks to other regional countries if the US targets Iran again.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 19:10 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    Iran, Not Trump, Is in Control of This War

    The article argues that Iran now controls the conflict with the United States, with Trump losing influence. Recent attacks on tankers and U.S. strikes in Iran and Gulf states highlight escalating tensions, while Trump's contradictory statements about Iran and the failed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) suggest a lack of strategic coherence.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 12:26 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Trump says ceasefire is over and calls Iran leaders 'scum', as both sides launch attacks

    Trump declared the ceasefire between the US and Iran is 'over' after both sides exchanged attacks. The US launched over 80 strikes on Iran, targeting air defense systems and boats, while Iran attacked US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, targeting 85 facilities. Trump criticized Iranian leaders as 'scum' and expressed doubt about the success of ongoing talks.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 12:06 UTCGUARDIAN US
    First Thing: Trump calls Iran’s leaders ‘scum’ and declares fragile ceasefire over

    Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after the US launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and revoked sanctions waivers for Iranian oil exports. President Donald Trump called Iran's leaders 'scum' and declared the ceasefire over, while NATO's secretary general supported the US military response.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 05:25 UTCNY POST
    Iran targets military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted a joint missile and drone attack on key U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following a wave of U.S. strikes. The operation is reported to have targeted military locations, escalating tensions and undermining a fragile cease-fire agreement.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 04:10 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC says it downed a US drone, struck infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have downed a US MQ-9 drone in southern Iran and attacked 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The IRGC stated these actions were a response to US attacks south of Iran.

  • SECURITYJul 8 · 02:48 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    More than 80 targets struck in Iran, Centcom says

    The US Central Command (Centcom) reported striking over 80 targets in Iran, including air defense systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities, and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats.

  • 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 · 22:48 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran, military says

    U.S. forces conducted retaliatory strikes in Iran following the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command. The military action was described as a response to the IRGC's aggression against maritime traffic in the region.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 21:57 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD
    U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military group targeted the ships over two days in the strategically vital waterway.

  • SECURITYJul 7 · 21:57 UTCCBS NEWS
    U.S. launches strikes against Iran over attacks on 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz

    The U.S. launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • POLITICSJul 6 · 05:47 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran state media says millions attending former Supreme Leader's funeral procession

    Iran state media reports millions attended the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, described as the largest public gathering in the country’s modern history. Authorities urged peaceful attendance to Azadi Square to avoid crowd-related incidents, referencing the 1989 funeral of Khomeini where over 10 people died and 10,000 were injured.

  • SECURITYJul 5 · 14:50 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral

    Iran is intensifying efforts to control the Strait of Hormuz during mourning for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) using Quranic messages to deter Gulf delegations and force ships to turn back. The move is framed as critical to securing Khamenei’s legacy and maintaining influence over a key global economic waterway.

  • POLITICSJul 5 · 05:36 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Khamenei’s sons attend funeral prayers in Tehran

    Ali Khamenei’s sons Masoud, Meysam, and Mostafa attended funeral prayers for the late Iranian supreme leader in Tehran. Mojtaba Khamenei, another son, did not participate due to security concerns over reported Israeli threats. Ahmad Vahidi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also attended the ceremony.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 20:53 UTCFOX NEWS
    Six Kurdish fighters killed in IRGC ambush as clashes spread across western Iran

    Six Kurdish fighters from the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) were killed in an ambush by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in northwest Iran, escalating clashes in the region. The IRGC claimed to have killed five PDKI members, while Kurdish opposition groups cited increased attacks and repression in Iranian Kurdish areas since February.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 13:08 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC say they killed Kurdish fighters in northwest Iran

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have killed five members of the banned Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) in mountainous border areas near Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan province. A separate attack in Kermanshah province killed two IRGC members, claimed by a newly formed Kurdish armed group.

  • POLITICSJul 2 · 11:00 UTCTHE HILL
    Iran thinks it has Trump ‘tamed’ — will it be proven true?

    The article states that Iran believes Trump is 'tamed' and suggests a peace deal with Iran is impossible while the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and radical clerics remain in power.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 10:26 UTCWTOP DC
    FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran

    Iranian state media claimed a foreign ship ignored designated routes in the Strait of Hormuz, but the vessel, identified as the Arista, is linked to Iran and previously operated under a sanctions-targeted network. The ship, formerly known as the Panama-flagged Gauja, has been stuck in Iranian territorial waters since March, according to tracking data.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 10:23 UTCAP NEWS
    FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran

    Iran claimed a foreign ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz for ignoring designated routes, but the vessel, identified as the Arista, is linked to Iran and operated under false flags. The ship, previously known as the Panama-flagged Gauja, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for an oil smuggling network tied to Iran’s elite.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 06:47 UTCFOX NEWS
    DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to use a new state law to designate over 90 groups as terrorist organizations, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa, pending approval by the Florida Cabinet. The law, HB 1471, allows the state to restrict public funding and impose criminal penalties on designated groups, though legal objections have been raised.

  • SECURITYJul 2 · 06:47 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to use a new state law (HB 1471) to designate over 90 groups as terrorist organizations, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Antifa. The designations require approval by the governor and Florida Cabinet before finalization, and the law imposes criminal penalties for supporting designated groups.

  • SECURITYJul 1 · 08:32 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Iran says foreign ship ran aground in Strait of Hormuz

    A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz after entering shallow waters outside the shipping route designated by Iranian authorities. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned vessels to use the approved corridor south of Larak island.

  • SECURITYJul 1 · 05:59 UTCTIMES OF ISRAEL
    Trump weighed return to full war against Iran, but prefers diplomatic efforts – report

    Trump considered escalating conflict with Iran but favors diplomatic approaches. A deconfliction channel involving Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the US military is in use. Iran's chief negotiator states the country prioritizes diplomacy but remains prepared for war.

  • SECURITYJul 1 · 01:52 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC says it killed six separatists in northwestern Iran

    The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran killed six separatists in the northwestern region after they entered the border area to conduct sabotage and terrorism. US President Donald Trump acknowledged that Washington attempted to send weapons to Iranian demonstrators through Kurdish intermediaries during recent protests, which Kurdish groups denied.

  • SECURITYJun 30 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS
    Iran fights to keep grip on Hormuz as US, Gulf allies carve new shipping route

    Iran is attacking commercial shipping through a new southern corridor near Oman, which the U.S. and Gulf allies are promoting to reduce Iranian influence over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military targets, but both sides agreed to a ceasefire and negotiations in Doha, though Iran denies confirming talks. Iran's strategy aims to make the corridor commercially unworkable by raising insurance costs and testing U.S. resolve.

  • SECURITYJun 30 · 10:00 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Iran fights to keep grip on Hormuz as US, Gulf allies carve new shipping route

    Iran is attacking commercial vessels using a new southern shipping corridor near Oman, which the U.S. and Gulf allies are promoting to reduce Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. responded with strikes on Iranian military targets, leading to a ceasefire agreement and ongoing negotiations in Doha, though Iran denies participating in talks with U.S. officials.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 18:39 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

    The Strait of Hormuz's ship traffic and oil flow remain disrupted after Iranian drone strikes on cargo ships and U.S. retaliatory attacks on Iranian facilities. Tensions escalated following a June 25 drone incident and subsequent strikes on a Qatari tanker, complicating an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the strait. Disputes over Iran's control of shipping routes and vetting processes, including demands for payments linked to sanctions risks, have stalled recovery efforts.

  • SECURITYJun 29 · 15:05 UTCWTOP DC
    The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes

    The Strait of Hormuz's recovery from conflict has stalled after Iranian drone strikes on cargo ships and U.S. retaliatory attacks disrupted ship traffic. Disputes over Iran's control of shipping routes and payments, along with conflicting interpretations of a U.S.-Iran interim agreement, have created uncertainty. Ship traffic remains below prewar levels, affecting global oil shipments.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 20:27 UTCAXIOS
    U.S. and Iran agree to halt strikes and meet this week, U.S. official says

    The U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes and meet in Qatar's capital to address disputes over the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire remains fragile due to renewed attacks and President Trump's threat to restart the war.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 17:51 UTCFORTUNE
    Iran is forcing the U.S. into an escalation trap as a ‘shadow war’ over the Strait of Hormuz heats up that could kill the tenuous ceasefire

    Iran and the U.S. are engaged in a 'shadow war' over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain threatening a ceasefire. The U.S. is defending an alternate shipping route through the strait, which Iran seeks to block to assert control, risking further escalation.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 14:01 UTCAL JAZEERA
    IRGC doubles down as Iran-US MoU jeopardised by Hormuz strikes

    The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has intensified its stance following military confrontations near the Strait of Hormuz, which have endangered the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding. Iran's markets are reacting negatively to the two-night conflict over transit through the strategic waterway.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 13:31 UTCNY POST
    Iran must develop nuclear bomb to protect ‘peace and calm,’ IRGC media says — despite pledge to Trump

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-linked media claims the country has 'no choice' but to develop a nuclear bomb to protect 'peace and calm,' despite a prior pledge to Trump. The statement is framed as a threat to a US-organized peace deal.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 10:30 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC says it will respond to US attacks 'more strongly than before'

    Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has stated it will retaliate against any further US attacks 'more strongly than before'. IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi warned that the US is 'deceitful' and 'cannot be trusted', vowing a stronger response if the US breaks commitments or violates a ceasefire.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 09:25 UTCDAWN
    Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after tit-for-tat attacks, recriminations over peace deal violations

    Iran and the US exchanged retaliatory strikes, accusing each other of violating a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire aimed at ending a Middle East war. US President Donald Trump threatened to annihilate Iran if the US is forced to resume war, following attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 04:11 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Bahrain calls on residents to seek shelter after warning

    Bahrain's interior ministry warned residents to seek shelter after activating sirens, citing attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain. The escalation follows recent tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including strikes on commercial vessels and reciprocal attacks between the US and Iran.

  • SECURITYJun 28 · 03:41 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    US says no casualties reported in Bahrain and Kuwait attacks by Iran

    The US reported no American casualties, major impacts, or damage to US facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait following Iranian attacks claimed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The attacks targeted the US Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait and the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain as retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian military sites, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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