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More than 80 targets struck in Iran, Centcom says
More than 80 targets struck in Iran, Centcom says The US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit over 80 targets in the latest wave of attacks against Iran. According to Centcom, the targets included air defence systems, command and control networks, coastal radar sites, anti-ship missile capabilities and more than 60 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small bo
Iran's top joint military command vows 'crushing response' against US
Iran's top joint military command vows 'crushing response' against US Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said that the country's armed forces would deliver a "crushing response" against the US following attacks on southern Iran. The statement described the strikes as a "blatant act of aggression", adding that Tehran wou
Sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait
Sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait Air sirens were activated in Bahrain, the country's interior ministry said. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," the ministry said on X. Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti army indicated that it was responding to "hostile missile and drone attacks". It added that the General Staff of the Ar
US extends invitation to Lebanon's Aoun on 21 July
US extends invitation to Lebanon's Aoun on 21 July The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the US on 21 July, according to Reuters citing an American official.
Iran's Ghalibaf slams renewed US attacks, Israeli violations in Lebanon
Iran's Ghalibaf slams renewed US attacks, Israeli violations in Lebanon Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf accused the US of "major [Memorandum of Understanding] violations", following renewed US attacks south of the country. Ghalibaf said that the violations include continued threats of further strikes, reinstating oil sanctions, hits on sou
IRGC says it downed a US drone, struck infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain
IRGC says it downed a US drone, struck infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said they struck dozens of US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to Washington's attacks south of the country. "In an initial response to this aggression, the IRGC Navy and Aerospace Force carried out a joint missile
In pictures: Funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader continues in Iraq's Najaf
In pictures: Funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader continues in Iraq's Najaf The funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued on in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, amid fresh US attacks in Iran. His burial is expected to be held on Thursday in the north east Iranian city of Mashhad. Crowds gather to mourn
Bahrain sounds off sirens for the second time
Bahrain sounds off sirens for the second time Bahrain's interior ministry announced that sirens have been activated in the country, the second time in the past two hours. "Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place," it said in a post on X.
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, US and Iran have exchanged accusations amid renewed attacks. While the US said it launched new strikes in retaliation to Iran's hit on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran has accused Washington of violating the Memorandum of Understanding. The US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit over 80 targets i
Nato chief says US attacks on Iran 'absolutely necessary'
Nato chief says US attacks on Iran 'absolutely necessary' Fresh US strikes on Iran were "absolutely necessary", Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters during a key summit in Turkey's Ankara. "I think it was absolutely necessary because when you have a ceasefire and Iran is basically violating the ceasefire... I think it is totally crucial that the
Reports of fresh blasts across Bahrain
Reports of fresh blasts across Bahrain Several explosions rang out across Bahrain on Wednesday, including what was reported as "loud" blasts by AFP north of the country.
Iran claims drone strike on US forces in Bahraini air base
Iran claims drone strike on US forces in Bahraini air base The Iranian army announced it launched a drone attack on US forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain, vowing that Washington's army infrastructure in the region will all be "legitimate targets". "The consequences of the flagrant and repeated violation and breaking of the ceasefire with America are crimi
Dutch prime minister says vital to show Iran 'breaches of ceasefire' unacceptable
Dutch prime minister says vital to show Iran 'breaches of ceasefire' unacceptable Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten said that it was important to show Iran that "breaches" of the truce in the Middle East will not be tolerated. When asked about the latest US attacks on Iran, Jetten told reporters "it is important to show you don't accept breaches of the ceasefi
Nato's Rutte calls on alliance leaders to reaffirm Iran's full reopening of Hormuz Strait
Nato's Rutte calls on alliance leaders to reaffirm Iran's full reopening of Hormuz Strait Nato chief Mark Rutte said he expects alliance leaders to reassert their call for Iran to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that the country "should never get its hands on a nuclear capability".
Trump's criticism of Germany had 'absolutely no effect' in Nato talks, defence minister says
Trump's criticism of Germany had 'absolutely no effect' in Nato talks, defence minister says US President Donald Trump's criticism of Germany that it did not back the war on Iran had "absolutely no effect" in negotiations at the Nato summit, the European country's defence minister Boris Pistorius told the Deutschlandfunk radio station.
Fresh blasts heard in Iran's Bushehr
Fresh blasts heard in Iran's Bushehr New explosions were reported in Iran's south western city of Bushehr.
Bahrain sounds sirens for a third time on Wednesday, new explosions heard
Bahrain sounds sirens for a third time on Wednesday, new explosions heard Bahrain has sounded off its sirens for the third time today, warning its citizens and resident to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place". According to AFP, more explosions were heard in the Gulf country.
Kuwait slams 'repeated' Iranian attacks on its soil
Kuwait slams 'repeated' Iranian attacks on its soil Kuwait has condemned Iran's strikes on its territory as a "blatant violation of the country's sovereignty", state media quoted the foreign ministry as saying. "The attacks are a direct threat to Kuwait's security, stability and the safety of civilians, and represent a clear violation of the UN Charter," the
Iran warns of 'consequences' after US launches attacks in Hormuz Strait
Iran warns of 'consequences' after US launches attacks in Hormuz Strait Iranian state media reported several explosions in the Strait of Hormuz, just moments after the US military indicated that its forces have started launching new strikes against the country. At least six explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Qeshm, seven more in the city of Sirik
Pezeshkian leaves Iraq for Iran after US pummels southern coast
Pezeshkian leaves Iraq for Iran after US pummels southern coast Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has left Iraq for Iran following US strikes targeting several areas south of the country, Iranian state media reported. The latest US attacks have resulted in material damages and the wounding of a number of people.