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Iran Warns of 'More Painful' Retaliation After US Strikes Three Oil Tankers in Gulf, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warns of a stronger Iranian response after US forces hit three vessels, as renewed maritime confrontations test security across key Gulf shipping routes.

International Business Times UK · Sep 6

Iran Clings On To A Defiant Tone. Is A Language Of Desperation Peeping Out?

A top Iranian aide's admission that deftly packaged the economic misery inside a defiant tone is perhaps an acknowledgement by the regime that its citizens could be getting more and more frustrated by the endless contours of the war. The Iranian regime also perhaps fears an uprising if the misery…

International Business Times · Sep 6

Iran claims strike on US navy drone, US says it's 'total lie' as Hormuz clashes rage on

As the US-Iran clashes in Hormuz intensify, Iran claimed it struck an unmanned US navy vessel on Sunday, which the US denied as a "total lie". Iran has ramped up its offensive military response in Hormuz warning against any new US attacks.

Euronews · Sep 6

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Iran slams US strikes on IRGC Oil Tankers in West Asia, calls it 'war crime'

Iran strongly condemned US strikes on Iranian commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, calling them a violation of the UN Charter and a “war crime”. Tehran warned Washington and its allies of consequences, after CENTCOM said it struck three Iranian crude carriers following alleged Iranian missile…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

US military says destroys Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks

The United States destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on Saturday. This action followed Iran's attempted missile attacks on American naval vessels. The United States Central Command targeted tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. These vessels were part of a network funding the IRGC and its regional proxies. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Trump threatens US might 'hit' Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon'

US President Trump warned of a potential strike on Iran's underground nuclear site. He stated the United States aims to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. US forces recently conducted strikes against Iranian military targets in the region. These operations targeted facilities associated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

Iran accuses US of killing four in strike on wedding ceremony and vows ‘devastating’ response

The US and Iran appear to have returned to full-scale war after major strikes were launched on Wednesday night

The Independent UK · Sep 2

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CENTCOM says it completed "wave of strikes" against Iranian military targets

United States forces conducted strikes against Iranian military targets in West Asia. Iran's Foreign Ministry reported civilian casualties from strikes on a wedding celebration. Iran's IRNA news agency claimed retaliatory ballistic missile and drone attacks on US bases. Bahrain and Kuwait reported responding to Iranian drone attacks and missile interceptions.…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Iran-US war latest: Trump warns he’s ‘prepared’ to launch fresh attack as US embassies issue security alert

Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July

The Independent UK · Sep 2

'Tanker for tanker': Trump's new retaliation policy behind US strikes on Iran

United States forces struck two Iranian government tankers on Tuesday. These strikes were part of a new policy aimed at deterring attacks. Approximately one hundred targets, including military sites, were hit by US drones. Iran's retaliation involved ballistic missiles and drones, which were largely intercepted. Shipping continued through the Strait…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Iran says it killed ‘large number’ of US forces in Jordan; America says no casualties

Iran on Wednesday claimed its attacks on US forces in Jordan killed a “large number” of American personnel, a claim Washington rejected by reporting no casualties. The Islamic Revolutionary Guards also said it struck US bases in Erbil with missiles and drones, while Bahrain said its air defences intercepted Iranian…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

US and Iran exchange more airstrikes, fuelling fears of wider return to hostilities

Attacks on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and reprisals against US bases in Middle East quash hopes that flare-up last weekend was limited in nature

The Guardian - US · Sep 2

Trump says US gave Iran many chances, dismisses value of any deal: Report

During a Fox News interview on September 1st, President Donald Trump remarked that Iran has squandered multiple opportunities for a meaningful agreement. He stated that any potential deal with the Iranian government is unlikely to be trustworthy or reliable, highlighting his strong opposition to ongoing negotiations and indicating a decisive…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

'Very justified': Trump says US striking Iran targets, warns of ‘harder’ attacks

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a much stronger American response if Tehran retaliates after the US military launched strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India · Sep 1

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International Business Times · Sep 1

Two Tankers Have Been Hit In The Hormuz Strait. Trump Is Considering Renewed Strikes Against Iran.

The strikes would be aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar and missile capabilities around the waterway.

Euronews · Aug 31

Iran launches strikes on Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz

The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Iran launches ballistic missiles at US air bases in Jordan, claims state media

Iran claimed to have launched ballistic missiles at two US air bases in Jordan after American forces struck Larak Island. Iranian media said the missiles targeted technical infrastructure and fighter-jet positions, while Al Arabiya reported that Jordanian air defences intercepted them. US Central Command said blockade remained in place.

The Independent UK · Aug 23

The USS Lincoln has been at sea for 270-plus days. Here’s why conditions on board fell apart

Iranian attacks that devastated a key US base in the Persian Gulf forced the Navy to resupply the aircraft carrier from a faraway island in the Indian Ocean. Now it’s steaming home

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The Economic Times · Aug 22

US blockade of Iran intensifies as 68 commercial vessels redirected: CENTCOM

US forces have redirected sixty-eight commercial vessels and disabled three others. Warships are supporting the US blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. This development occurs amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over maritime security. US President Donald Trump asserted Washington controls key regional areas and the blockade.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17

USS Abraham Lincoln heads home as CENTCOM chief praises crew’s resilience

US Central Command chief Adm Brad Cooper lauded USS Abraham Lincoln sailors for their resilience. He highlighted the aircraft carrier's low mental health cases during its deployment. Cooper's visit occurred amid heightened regional tensions with Iran. The USS Abraham Lincoln is nearing the end of its Arabian Sea operations. This…

Benzinga · Aug 17

CENTCOM Chief Pushes Back on USS Abraham Lincoln Crisis Narrative, Says Carrier Has ‘Among the Lowest’ Mental Health Case Numbers in Navy

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said the USS Abraham Lincoln currently has "among the lowest" number of mental health cases across the Navy’s 11 active aircraft carriers, defending the crew’s resilience after more than 260 days deployed amid scrutiny over conditions aboard the ship.

The Guardian - US · Aug 16

Families of US sailors denounce Trump and Hegseth for ‘dismissing their experiences and calling them liars’

One US sailor’s mother asks: ‘My son signed up to serve his country. But why isn’t his country serving him?’

The Economic Times · Aug 16

US CENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to return

US CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper visited six West Asian nations and a US Navy aircraft carrier. He met senior leaders and service members during his ten-day trip. The visit occurred amid ongoing tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group is returning…

Benzinga · Aug 15

Tariffs, Pentagon Task Force Signal Major Shift In US Drone Warfare and Industrial Policy

During the past four years, drones have gone from a battlefield curiosity to the defining weapon of modern conflict.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOM

US CENTCOM said its forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran. The action comes amid continuing US-Iran tensions and competing claims over control of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

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