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US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns

The United States initiated strikes against Iran after reimposing a naval blockade. Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported targeting the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. President Donald Trump threatened wider strikes unless Tehran negotiates peace. Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Jordanian military intercepts 5 Iranian missiles amid sharp US-Tehran escalation in Gulf

Jordan's air defence systems intercepted multiple projectiles launched from Iran. Iran claimed to have destroyed hangars housing F-35 jets and targeted US bases in Jordan. Further explosions were reported in Kuwait and Bahrain. Iran stated its naval forces attacked the US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

The Economic Times · Jun 10

Hezbollah launches cross-border attack as Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon

Lebanon's Hezbollah said it had attacked troops in northern Israel on Wednesday, as Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, dampening hopes for an end to the cycle of violence. US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had brokered a deal that Lebanon said would halt…

France 24 · Jun 3

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Britain’s military presence in the Middle East – and how it could be dragged into war

The British government confirmed on Monday that the RAF base at Akrotiri, Cyprus, had been hit in a drone strike. The resumption of US and Israeli air attacks on Iran – and Iranian reprisal strikes on its neighbours – also highlights the risks to around 300,000 British citizens in the…

The Conversation · Mar 2

Satellite images show damage at US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain's Manama; see before-after pics

Iran unleashed retaliatory strikes across the Middle East, targeting key cities like Dubai and Sharjah, and Bahrain's US Fifth Fleet naval base. These actions followed the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader in a US-Israeli operation. The widespread attacks, described by Iran as defensive, have heightened regional tensions and prompted air…

The Times of India · Mar 2

US Navy Sends Guided-missile Submarine to Middle East

The US Navy said on Saturday a nuclear-powered guided-missile submarine was operating in the Middle East in support of the Bahrain-based US Fifth Fleet. The USS Florida entered the region on Thursday and began transiting the Suez Canal, Commander Timothy Hawkins said in a statement. "It is capable of carrying…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

US Navy Plans Launch of Mideast Drone Force Alongside Partners

The United States Navy and security partners will patrol Middle East waters with 100 unmanned vessels next year to improve deterrence against attacks, like those presented by Iran, the US Fifth Fleet commander said on Monday. The region is vital for global trade, especially oil supplies that flow out of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022

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