Tehran Targets Gulf Bases After U.S. Strikes
Iran struck oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of attacks on vessels following U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets, according to state media and U.S. Central Command.
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Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on Wednesday
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. would hit Iran 'very hard' again, escalating his public threats as he pressed Tehran to sign a deal, according to CNBC.
Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill 17, Reports Say
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 17 people on Wednesday, according to reports from the BBC and Al Jazeera.
Iran Pursuing Doctrine of Swift Retaliation, Says Trita Parsi
Trita Parsi told Al Jazeera that Iran is shifting from strategic patience to a doctrine of swift retaliation against US attacks. According to Parsi, the move aims to prevent Washington from striking without consequence.
Iran Fans’ World Cup Tickets Revoked, Federation Says
Iran's football federation has announced that the country's allocation of fan tickets for the World Cup has been revoked just days before the tournament's start, according to the BBC.
Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran’s negotiating hand
Israel's tit-for-tat strikes with Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's call for restraint, could strengthen Tehran's negotiating position with Washington, according to the BBC.
Trump Tells BBC Netanyahu Did Not Defy Him Over Iran Strikes
U.S. President Donald Trump told the BBC on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not defy him over missile strikes on Iran, according to a report.
Israel kills 14 in southern Lebanon after trading fire with Iran
Israeli forces killed at least 14 people and wounded dozens in air attacks across southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
Iran Strike on Israel Suggests Growing Resilience
Iran's missile and drone strike on Israel, following an Israeli attack on a Hezbollah-linked building in Lebanon, suggests the country's sense of resilience is growing, according to BBC.
Iran, Israel to Pause Strikes, Warn of Retaliation if Ceasefire Fails
Iran and Israel announced a temporary halt to strikes but warned of severe retaliation if a ceasefire is violated, according to The Christian Science Monitor and 경향신문.
Satellite Images Show Destruction of US-Israel War on Iran
Satellite imagery reveals extensive damage to military sites in Iran and Lebanon following the US-Israel conflict in early 2026. According to Al Jazeera, 11 locations across the Bandar Abbas port and Fath Air Base show severe structural damage.
Iran’s attack on Israel aims to restore deterrence but avoid return to war
Iran’s missile strikes on Israel are intended to restore deterrence without reigniting full-scale war, according to Ross Harrison, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute.
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel After Beirut Attack
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel after warnings that Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon 'crossed all red lines', according to Al Jazeera.
Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce
Israel struck a Beirut suburb on Sunday, days after a US-brokered truce took effect, according to BBC and Kronen Zeitung. The attack occurred following a missile strike by Iran and warnings from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
One Killed, Five Wounded in Israel Shooting Attack
At least one man has been killed and five wounded in a suspected terror attack in central Israel, according to Israeli medics.