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Iran, Gulf hit as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb close: What’s the latest?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tells US senators that the war has cost the US $37.5bn so far.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 14, including mourners attending funeral
Eight killed and 20 injured in strike on funeral procession for Palestinian killed by Israel earlier in the day.
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US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latest
Strikes have hit closer to Tehran for the first time since the latest wave of attacks started.
US launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sites
Iran’s Health Ministry has said at least 35 people have been killed and more than 300 injured since fighting resumed.
From: NewsFeed
Russia pounds Ukraine with missile, drone strikes
Footage shows firefighters extinguishing a massive fire after Russia launched air strikes on Ukraine.
Published On 15 Jul 2026
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US resumes Iran ports blockade as Gulf attacks continue: What’s the latest?
Less than a month after signing an MoU as a step towards peace, the US reinstates a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
From: NewsFeed
Sirens blare in Bahrain as Iran launches barrage of missiles, drones
Iranian state media is reporting that Tehran has targeted a US naval support base in Bahrain’s capital.
Published On 14 Jul 2026
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks?
Expensive interceptor missiles are facing mounting pressure from Iran’s cheaply produced drones.
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US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
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New Iran strikes on Gulf as US attacks escalate: What we know
Iran targets its Gulf neighbours in third round of tit-for-tat attacks with US in a week.
From: NewsFeed
Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes
Iran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar.
Published On 12 Jul 2026
