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The United States confirms a new round of strikes on Iran, in retaliation for the attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. When asked about Iran’s leadership, President Donald Trump said: “We can play games, but I’m not sure I want to make a deal. Let’s just finish the job.” Trump has indicated he...
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The United States confirms a new round of strikes on Iran, in retaliation for the attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. When asked about Iran’s leadership, President Donald Trump said:...
US President Donald Trump at the NATO Summit in Ankara earlier on July 8 said that Iran was not being serious in the talks on the Memorandum of Understanding.
Trump claims Iran has ‘called’ to negotiate but the president casts doubt on the prospects of a deal
The U.S. has carried out another round of strikes on Iran hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the ceasefire
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. is carrying out a second straight night of attacks on Iran. The U.S. military says it launched strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Pre...
US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the Mo U to end the war.
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The U.S. resumed attacks against Iran on Wednesday "to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation," U.S. Central Command said.
The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of...
The US military is striking Iran for the second straight day to degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Annmarie Hordern reports on "Balance of Powe...
US President Donald Trump says the latest round of strikes on Iran is “in retribution” for the “bombing of ships”.
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A draft copy of the contents of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran was released on June 17. The MOU declared immediate and permanent termination of all militar...
Trump says Iran strikes were retaliation for ship attacks Trump says the latest US strikes on Iran were carried out in retaliation for what he described as Iran's bombing of ships a day ear...
The U.S. began a second night of strikes against Iranian targets late Wednesday, following Iranian attacks on commercial oil tankers.
TEHRAN - The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed to hit "hard" following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched the new strikes as the ceasefire and tentative peace deal continues to fray following renewed Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched the new strikes as the ceasefire and tentative peace deal continues to fray following renewed Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States launched new strikes on Iran on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump vowed to hit “hard” following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while orde...
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
Both the United States and Iran said they had hit dozens of targets in the initial wave of attacks
President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was “over” but would allow talks to continue, raising concerns about the wider conflict.
President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was “over” but would allow talks to continue, raising concerns about the wider conflict.
President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was “over” but would allow talks to continue, raising concerns about the wider conflict.
President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was “over” but would allow talks to continue, raising concerns about the wider conflict.
President Donald Trump said the interim agreement with Iran was “over” but would allow talks to continue, raising concerns about the wider conflict.
The US launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US launched strikes on Iran after President Trump declared the ceasefire over, with experts warning of heightened risks as tensions escalate over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the St...
The strikes came after US President Donald Trump said the US would "hit them hard again tonight."
Oil prices settled at their highest levels in more than two weeks on Wednesday, then extended their gains in after-hours trading after the U.S. military said it launched additional strikes...
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to end the ceasefire with Iran and take Kharg Island after Iran launched strikes in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, setting off a series of b...
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The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the...
The U.S. said on Wednesday afternoon that it carried out another round of strikes on Iran, according to military officials.
President Donald Trump warned earlier Wednesday that a US attack was imminent.
The action comes just a day after the US military hit a variety of military sites and port facilities following Iran’s targeting of several merchant vessels off the coast of Oman.
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