← Back to headlines US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Escalating Tensions in Hormuz Strait The United States launched strikes against nearly 90 Iranian military targets, including drone and missile storage facilities, in western Iran. In retaliation, Iran attacked American military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, further escalating the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Papers: 'Iran war back on' and 'Count Binface exclusive' The Iran war is back in today's papers with Donald Trump promising to hit the Iranian "regime hard".
Read full article → NYT Mostly Factual 3d ago
U.S. Begins Second Day of Strikes Against Iran President Trump said earlier that a cease-fire was over and warned that the United States would probably hit Iran “hard.”
By Eric Schmitt
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Gold Holds Decline as US Strikes on Iran Magnify Inflation Risks - Bloomberg.com Gold Holds Decline as US Strikes on Iran Magnify Inflation Risks Bloomberg.com
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US launches second day of strikes against Iran Attacks come hours after Donald Trump told a Nato summit the ceasefire with Tehran is ‘over’
Read full article → le-monde High 3d ago
US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over 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.
Read full article → The Guardian Mostly Factual 3d ago
US launches strikes on Iran for a second day after Trump says agreement to end the war is ‘over’ Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on Tuesday
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The US military carried out strikes on Iran for a second day, hours after president Donald Trump said that an interim agreement to end the war was “over”.
Late on Wednesday Iranian state media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas in the strait of Hormuz; in Sirik, another southern coastal city; and the south-western Bushehr provin...
By Nadeem Badshah
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Trump threatens Iran as NATO summit wraps President Trump threatened more strikes against Iran after saying he believes the ceasefire is dead at the end of the NATO summit.
By Franco Ordoñez
Read full article → Al Jazeera Mostly Factual 3d ago
US expands military strikes on Iran after Trump says he’ll ‘hit them hard’ US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the MoU to end the war.
Read full article → cnbc Mostly Factual 3d ago
Trump's European allies add distance on Iran following testy NATO summit President Donald Trump spent two days in Ankara, Turkey with other NATO member leaders.
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Iran war: Trump calls second set of US strikes 'retribution' The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran on Wednesday night, the second wave of strikes in 24 hours after President Trump declared a ceasefire to be over. DW has more.
Read full article → SCMP Mostly Factual 3d ago
Nato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended US President Donald Trump’s criticism of the transatlantic security alliance, while saying this year’s summit showed “a huge sense of unity” and produced procurement plans worth tens of billions of dollars.
During a press conference after the North Atlantic Council meeting of leaders at the Nato summit hosted by Turkey in Ankara on Wednesday, Rutte said this year’s gathering had resulted in more than US$50 billion in procurement deals as part of effo...
By Seong Hyeon Choi
Read full article → France 24 High 2d ago
🔴 Middle East live: US says it struck 90 military targets in Iran as Tehran targets Gulf States
By FRANCE24
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By Weston Blasi
Read full article → EL PAIS Mostly Factual 3d ago
The United States follows through on Trump’s threat, launching major strikes on Iran After two days of exchanges of attacks between the two countries, the US president calls Iran’s leaders ‘scum’ and orders a new wave of attacks
By Macarena Vidal Liy
Read full article → The Independent Mostly Factual 3d ago
Muslim school in Minnesota concerned for student safety after Trump shares clip of its graduation The 14-second clip was shared to Trump’s Truth Social account without a caption
By Jasmine Fernández
Read full article → Yahoo Mostly Factual 3d ago
US military says it is carrying out fresh strikes on Iran, after Trump says accord is 'over'
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Four in 10 Canadian manufacturers plan to move production to the U.S.: KPMG poll Survey data shows many firms are delaying capital investment in Canada amid an increasingly uncertain trade environment
By Kenn Oliver
Read full article → Times of India Mostly Factual 3d ago
Crude nears $80 a barrel again after Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire ‘over’ Global oil markets are experiencing renewed chaos as crude prices surged significantly. US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire agreement with Iran was over. Fresh US military strikes on Iranian targets heightened fears of supply disruptions. Maritime authorities raised the threat level for vessels transiting the strait. The rise in oil prices renews concerns over inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
By TOI BUSINESS DESK
Read full article → hindustan-times Mostly Factual 3d ago
US-Iran war LIVE: US launches fresh strikes on Iran; Kuwait confronting ‘hostile’ rocket and drone attacks US-Iran war LIVE: The US military said on Wednesday it had launched a fresh round of strikes on Iran to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remained open to maritime traffic. Meanwhile, Kuwait's military said on Thursday that its air defence systems had intercepted "hostile missile and drone attacks".
Read full article → indian-express Mostly Factual 3d ago
‘Don’t want to deal with Iranians anymore, they’re scum’: What Trump said on Iran
Read full article → New Statesman Mostly Factual 3d ago
“This is the Nato summit of reactionary nationalism” Western leaders once publicly criticised Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s illiberalism. Now they greet him like one of their own
By Hannah Lucinda Smith
Read full article → Korea Herald Mostly Factual 2d ago
US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "over", but left the door open
By The Korea Herald
Read full article → jerusalem-post Mostly Factual 2d ago
Sirens sound in Gulf states following US attack on Iran - report The Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain's state media, attributed the sirens to missiles from Iran.
Read full article → Dawn Mostly Factual 3d ago
US carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain The United States military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
The latest round of attacks, which the US said was carried out in response to Tuesday’s assault on three cargo ships transiting the strait, came hours after President Donald Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be “over”.
“US Central Command f...
By none@none.com (Reuters)
Read full article → ndtv Mostly Factual 3d ago
'Begging For Deal': Trump Shares Video Of '20 Times' Bigger US Strikes On Iran Iran state media reported explosions in multiple locations along the southern Iranian coast, including Bushehr, home to Iran's nuclear power plant complex, and the southern port cities of Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Abbas, and Sirik. An airbase in Iranshahr also came under US military fire.
Read full article → japan-times Mostly Factual 3d ago
U.S. military launches strikes on Iran for second straight day The U.S. launched attacks on Tuesday and revoked a waiver that allowed Tehran to sell oil globally in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read full article → rolling-stone Mostly Factual 3d ago
U.S. Resumes Offensive Strikes Against Iran as ‘Ceasefire’ Collapses President Trump ordered another round of bombing against Iran after accusing the "Islamic Republic of Japan" of conducting missile strikes
By Nikkimccannramirez
Read full article → channel-news-asia Mostly Factual 3d ago
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes against Iran
Read full article → seeking-alpha Mixed 3d ago
U.S. forces launch further strikes against Iran
Read full article → the-journal 2d ago
US strikes kill three in western Iran, as battle over Strait of Hormuz continues US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over”, but left the door open to more talks and added any strikes would end quickly.
Read full article → Rappler Mostly Factual 3d ago
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain The latest round of attacks, which the US says was due to the assault on three cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, comes hours after President Trump said he believed an interim ceasefire with Iran to be 'over'
By Reuters
Read full article → Moscow Times Mostly Factual 3d ago
Trump Rejects New Russia Sanctions at NATO Summit Filled With Big Spending and Big Emotions The alliance sought to flatter the U.S. president with sweeping defense spending pledges, but Trump offered little comfort on Ukraine or Russia.
Read full article → Bangkok Post Mostly Factual 3d ago
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard' 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.
Read full article → express-tribune Mostly Factual 3d ago
US military carries out fresh strikes on Iran, prompting Iran attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain Iran responded with a second day of attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
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Trump threatens Iran with strikes after calling interim deal 'over' President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. would hit Iran 'hard' if needed but expected the latest fighting to subside quickly and said the door remained open to more talks.
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Oil back at $80, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over - The Daily Star Oil back at $80, stocks slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over The Daily Star
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May exports to US break record even as USMCA renewal stalls Mexico set a new monthly record for exports to the United States in May, sending goods worth US $54.18 billion to its northern neighbor, according to U.S. data.
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By MND Staff
Read full article → vanguard-ng Mixed 3d ago
Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz US President Donald Trump ordered new strikes on Iran on Wednesday and warned of "much worse" if Tehran continues to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the vital oil shipping channel.
The post Trump orders new strikes on Iran over attacks on shipping in Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Read full article → Tehran Times Low 3d ago
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Why this mattersThe US launching a second day of strikes against Iran, following the collapse of a ceasefire, signifies a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. This situation carries the risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East, impacting global oil markets and international stability, particularly concerning the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Story evolutionThe narrative shifted from the initial declaration of the ceasefire's end to the concrete military actions and their immediate consequences, including economic impacts and Iran's retaliatory threats.
Ceasefire Declared Over July 8 morning/afternoon
President Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran, citing Iranian attacks on shipping.
Trump's Warnings and Threats July 8 afternoon/evening
Trump warned of impending and potentially 'much worse' US strikes, using strong rhetoric against Iran.
Second Wave of US Strikes July 8 night / July 9 early morning
The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran, with reports of explosions in southern Iranian cities.
International Reactions and Economic Impact July 9 early morning
Oil prices rose, and some nations called for restraint, while Iran threatened retaliation.
The Story What 87 sources agree on, dispute, and miss
What sources agree onThe United States launched a second day of strikes against Iran on Wednesday/Thursday. President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran to be over. Trump warned that future attacks could be 'much worse' or 'harder'. The strikes are in response to alleged Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Key claims5 agreed · 1 unverified
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The US launched a second wave of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night.
agreed · DW nzz France 24 japan-times NYT +29
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President Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran to be over.
agreed · DW France 24 NYT Al Jazeera hindustan-times +13
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Trump warned that future attacks could get 'much worse'.
agreed · nzz France 24 vanguard-ng morgunbladid iefimerida +1
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The US strikes aim to reduce Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
agreed · observador irozhlas NHK World Times of India
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Explosions were heard in southern Iranian cities like Bander Abbas, Sirik, Konarak, and Chabahar.
agreed · jerusalem-post telex klix-ba BBC hotnews +2
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Iran's semi-official news agency Mehr reported activated air defenses in southern Iran.
unverified · jerusalem-post
Where they divergeImmediate impact of the strikes
channel-news-asia Daily Star BD zerohedge
Oil prices rose significantly after the strikes.
jerusalem-post tagesschau telex klix-ba BBC +3 morehotnews nos dagbladet
Explosions were heard in southern Iranian cities, with some reports of power outages.
Iran's response and threats
tagesschau klix-ba publico
Iran immediately announced massive counterattacks on US bases or severe punishment.
Coverage gapsThe specific locations of the strikes within Iran
Reported jerusalem-post hindustan-times telex BBC hotnews nos dagbladet
Missing channel-news-asia DW nzz +66
The revocation of a waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil globally
Reported japan-times
Missing channel-news-asia DW nzz +71
Political spectrumLeft Center Right
Outlet rating This story
Source Outleti General editorial lean of the outlet Storyi How they covered this specific story Tone Factuality rolling-stone left left sensational Mostly Factual critical tone, misquotes 'Islamic Republic of Japan'
The Guardian left left neutral Mostly Factual emphasizes 'agreement to end war is over'
Coverage leans: center-left
The coverage is largely factual and event-driven, focusing on Trump's statements and the military actions. While most outlets maintain a neutral or center-left stance, some lean further left by highlighting Trump's controversial rhetoric, and a few right-leaning outlets emphasize the justification for US action.
The Independent center-left left neutral Mostly Factual focuses on Trump's social media activity, unrelated
New Statesman center-left left neutral Mostly Factual irrelevant article, focuses on NATO summit nationalism
NYT center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual focuses on Trump's 'hit hard' threat
aftonbladet center-left left neutral — reports US resuming attacks on Iran
la-repubblica center-left center-left analytical — frames conflict around control of Hormuz Strait
Moscow Times center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual focuses on NATO summit, Trump's Russia stance
NPR center-left center-left neutral High focuses on Trump's threats at NATO summit
Tehran Times center-left center-left analytical Low critical of Trump's comprehension of Iranians
ndtv center-left center-left analytical Mostly Factual questions 'What Next?', hints at escalation
Al Jazeera center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual emphasizes US blame and Trump's aggressive stance
iefimerida center-left center-left neutral — focuses on Trump's threats of 'much worse' strikes
newsbeast center-left center-left neutral — quotes Trump's 'much worse' warning from Truth Social
telex center-left center-left neutral — reports strikes on port cities, power outages
danas center-left center-left neutral — reports new wave of attacks after Trump's announcement
n1-serbia center-left center-left neutral — reports new wave of attacks after Trump's announcement
le-monde center-left center-left neutral High reports new strikes, links to previous attacks
publico center-left center-left neutral — reports Trump's threats and Iran's promise of retaliation
dagbladet center-left center-left neutral Mostly Factual reports new attacks, explosions in Iran
index-hr center-left center-left neutral — quotes Vance's strong warning to Iran
cbc center-left center-left neutral High irrelevant article, focuses on beluga rescue
de-volkskrant center-left center-left neutral — irrelevant article, focuses on brain drain
DW center center-left neutral High focuses on Trump's declaration and 'retribution'
France 24 center center-left neutral High highlights Trump's warnings and ceasefire end
japan-times center center-left neutral Mostly Factual mentions revoked oil waiver, broader context
indian-express center center-left neutral Mostly Factual highlights Trump's derogatory 'scum' comment
BBC center center-left neutral High reports new strikes and Iranian media reports of explosions
Yahoo center center-left neutral Mostly Factual irrelevant article, focuses on Argentine soccer
hotnews center center-left neutral — reports new bombings and explosions near coast
the-journal center center-left neutral — quotes Trump's 'scum' comment and 'holding Iran accountable'
n1-bih center center-left neutral — irrelevant article, focuses on Syria terror list
helsingin-sanomat center center-left neutral — reports US strikes and Iranian news of explosions
nrk center center-left neutral — focuses on NATO summit, Trump's criticism
cnbc center center-left neutral Mostly Factual reports CENTCOM strikes, Trump's uncertainty on deal
dnevnik-bg center center-left neutral — irrelevant article, focuses on NATO deals
vanguard-ng center center neutral Mixed reports Trump's orders and warnings directly
SCMP center center neutral Mostly Factual briefly mentions Trump's NATO criticism, unity
Bangkok Post center center neutral Mostly Factual reports strikes and Trump's vow to 'hit hard'
Mexico News center center neutral Mixed irrelevant article, focuses on Mexico exports
tagesschau center center neutral Very High reports US attacks and Iranian counterattack threats
ruv center center neutral — quotes Trump's 'scum' comment, reports explosions
irozhlas center center neutral — reports CENTCOM's objective to weaken Iran
klix-ba center center neutral — reports explosions and Iranian promise of revenge
orf center center neutral High reports new airstrikes after Trump's declaration
delfi-lt center center neutral — briefly reports US strikes on Iran
NHK World center center neutral High reports CENTCOM statement on additional attacks
nos center center neutral — reports US airstrikes and Iranian media reports of explosions
marketwatch center center neutral Mostly Factual irrelevant article, focuses on stamp prices
jutarnji-list center center analytical — reports escalation, oil problems, US military state
bloomberg center center neutral High briefly reports US strikes for second day
vg center center-left neutral — reports US military confirming new attack
Dawn center center cautious Mostly Factual reports Pakistan's call for restraint
mkd-mk center center neutral — reports Iran's threat to close Strait of Hormuz
Daily Star BD center center neutral Mixed reports oil prices and stocks sliding
express-tribune center center cautious Mostly Factual reports Pakistan's call for restraint, dialogue
channel-news-asia center center neutral Mostly Factual reports factual market reaction to strikes
hindustan-times center center cautious Mostly Factual reports strikes, fears of ceasefire collapse
seeking-alpha center center neutral Mixed briefly reports further strikes against Iran
cdm-me center center neutral — irrelevant article, focuses on Syria terror list
la-vanguardia center center neutral Mostly Factual reports US fulfilling threat after Trump's declaration
Times of India center center neutral Mostly Factual reports Trump's warning and CENTCOM's objective
morgunbladid center center-right neutral — quotes Trump's strong warning to Iran
observador center center-right neutral — cites CENTCOM's objective, Iran's promise of punishment
naftemporiki center center-right neutral — highlights Trump's 'retribution' and warning
rzeczpospolita center center-right neutral — reports US strikes and Trump's prior announcement
faz center center-right neutral — reports US attacks, Trump's belief in ceasefire return
svenska-dagbladet center center-right neutral — briefly reports new US attacks on Iran
national-post center center-right neutral Mostly Factual irrelevant article, focuses on Canadian manufacturing
nzz center-right center-right neutral — reports Trump's warnings, but also downplays war
jerusalem-post center-right center-right neutral Mostly Factual details Iranian reports of explosions, air defenses
berlingske center-right center-right neutral — reports new attacks after Trump's doubt on MoU
el-mundo center-right center-right neutral — reports US attacks after Trump's declaration
le-figaro center-right center-right analytical — frames conflict as Iran taking risk, Trump's refusal to negotiate
Daily Sabah center-right right neutral Mixed reports Trump's threats, but also expectation of quick subside
zerohedge center-right right sensational Low highlights Trump's 'scum' comment, oil price jump
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Iran threatened to completely close the Strait of Hormuz after any new attack.
Trump's rhetoric regarding Iran
DW France 24 NYT Al Jazeera hindustan-times +9 moreiefimerida naftemporiki newsbeast Bangkok Post The Guardian Times of India publico Daily Sabah cnbc
Trump warned of 'much worse' or 'hard' strikes.
morgunbladid indian-express ruv the-journal zerohedge
Trump used derogatory language, calling Iranians 'scum' and stating he doesn't want to deal with them.
nzz ndtv faz
Trump, despite the strikes, does not expect a return to full-scale war or believes a return to ceasefire is possible.
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BBC NYT bloomberg FT le-monde The Guardian NPR nzz Al Jazeera nrk Immediate impact of the strikes Iran's response and threats Trump's rhetoric regarding Iran The specific locations of the strikes within Iran The revocation of a waiver allowing Tehran to sell oil globally
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