US-Iran military conflict escalation
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ABD ordusundan dikkat çeken İran e-postası: 'Yeni fikirlere ihtiyacımız var'
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Saudi Crown Prince Urged Trump to Avoid Iran Attacks, Axios Reports
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Iran claims drone attacks on US facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain
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Iran Claims Drone Attack on US Base in Bahrain in Retaliation for General's Killing
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US Launches Strikes on Iran as 'Powerful Response' to Missile Attacks
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US forces completed a heavy wave of strikes against IRGC targets nationwide.
On July 29, 2026, US forces completed a heavy wave of strikes against Iran. The operation, which lasted approximately two hours, targeted dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across the country, including command centers, missile and drone facilities, and maritime capabilities.
US Central Command stated the strikes were a powerful response to attempted Iranian attacks on US-based forces in the Middle East. These attacks, which occurred on July 28/29, involved multiple ballistic missiles targeting US forces in Jordan; however, all missiles were reported to have been intercepted.
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Iran launched a surprise attack on a US base in Jordan.
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Trump Threatens to Hit Iran 'Very Hard' After Tanker Attack
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted US forces with ballistic missiles.
On July 28–29, 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched multiple ballistic missiles targeting US forces stationed in Jordan, according to reports. The IRGC stated it targeted a US air base and command centre in Jordan in response to what it called 'the acts of aggression of the American child-killing army.'
Jordanian military radar detected the incoming missiles, and air defence units intercepted all five. No casualties were reported among US or Jordanian personnel. The attack came after a fragile ceasefire had collapsed earlier in July, with both sides resuming hostilities.
The missile strike marked a significant escalation, leading the US to launch airstrikes on IRGC targets in Iran and joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq. This event was part of a broader deterioration of US-Iran relations that had been punctuated by naval confrontations, proxy attacks, and failed diplomatic efforts.
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Israel Wanted to Strike Iran's Energy Infrastructure, US Refused, Defense Minister Says
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones Launched from Iraqi Territory
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Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – business live
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2nd consecutive night passes without US, Iranian strikes after 2 weeks of bombardment as mediators intensify diplomacy
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Iranian government spokesperson stated changes to fuel prices are certain and unavoidable.
On July 25, 2026, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that changes to fuel prices or rationing are 'certain and unavoidable' [199].
According to official statements, Iran is moving closer to politically sensitive changes in gasoline pricing due to a widening gap between domestic fuel production and consumption, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict with the US [198].
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Trump pauses plans for major escalation against Iran: Report
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US Deploys B-1 Bombers Against Iran, Report Says
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EXCLUSIVE: Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
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US’ UN envoy Waltz, lawmaker Lieu clash on Iran war casualty figures
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Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran’s south
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Iran’s IRGC claims missile strike on Amazon data infrastructure in Bahrain
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Nearly two weeks of military strikes between the US and Iran involving attacks on US facilities in Arab countries.
In mid-July 2026, the conflict between the United States and Iran entered a period of intense escalation. For nearly two weeks, the US conducted nightly air strikes against Iranian military targets, including air defense, radar, and drone facilities, in an effort to degrade Tehran's military capabilities.
During this period, Iran retaliated by targeting US military assets and bases in several Arab countries, including Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. These strikes included drone and missile attacks on facilities such as the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain and the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait. The fighting also extended to the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces targeted commercial tankers and maritime security.
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Oil futures hit $100 following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil tankers.
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Source to 'Post': US President Donald Trump leaning towards escalation with Iran
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Hostilities with Iran intensified.
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Islamabad and Doha proposed a joint de-escalation formula urging a return to pre-July 9 positions.
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US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over following renewed military escalation.
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President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington.
In the midst of the conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. The meeting took place during a period when Netanyahu was visiting the U.S. for his seventh state visit.
During this time, the administration was weighing various diplomatic and military options as the conflict progressed. The discussions occurred while the U.S. and Israel were managing escalating tensions, with Netanyahu previously lobbying for joint strikes against Iran.
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The US military's Central Command restarted a blockade on Iranian ports.
The United States military reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ports after Iranian forces targeted two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Following the resumption of the blockade, US Central Command reported redirecting multiple commercial vessels, with the number of redirected ships increasing from 20 to 24 in a single day.
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The US military and Iran entered a five-month war.
The conflict, described as a five-month war, began in February 2026 after the former Iranian supreme leader was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes. The hostilities have involved the United States launching strikes against Iranian military targets and infrastructure, while Iran has responded by targeting US military facilities and equipment in several Arab countries, including Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Throughout the conflict, fighting has frequently centered on the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran effectively closing the waterway since late February. The war has involved significant military actions, including US air strikes and a naval blockade on Iranian ports, as well as Iranian missile and drone attacks on regional bases and commercial shipping.
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The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran since the start of the war.
Since the start of the war on February 28, the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed by Iran.
The waterway, which normally carries approximately 20% of global oil shipments, has experienced severe disruption as fighting between the United States and Iran escalated.
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The US-Iran conflict caused disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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An interim deal was signed to permanently end the war.
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran compares Trump’s attacks on bridges to ISIS as US ‘prepares for all out war’
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Gas prices had slipped back below $4 per gallon
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A truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis was established.
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DCC Energy launched its current corporate strategy.
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President Trump called off a massive attack on Iran following requests from regional allies and Iran.
Following nearly two weeks of daily military strikes, President Donald Trump canceled a planned massive attack on Iran. The decision came after requests from Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to provide time to finalize a peace deal framework.
The move followed a period where the U.S. had been conducting nightly bombardments of Iranian military targets. Trump indicated that while the U.S. remains ready, the preference was to allow for diplomatic discussions as international mediators worked to bring both sides back to the negotiating table.
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Longstanding Russian assistance for Iran in military and intelligence operations.
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Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan resulted in the deaths of U.S. service members.
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US launches ninth night of strikes on Iran as it hits out at Gulf neighbors
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