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Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes

Iran said its forces hit U.S. military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan as oil prices rose more than 4%, officials said.

  • On Friday, the United States completed a seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran, with Central Command stating the campaign aims to "continue degrading Iranian military capabilities" using fighter jets, drones, and warships.
  • President Donald Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire "over" as the bombing campaign widened, prompting several Arab nations to criticize Iran's retaliation against US allies throughout the Middle East this week.
  • Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against US sites in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, and Qatar late Thursday, prompting the Ministry of Interior in Bahrain to urge residents to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place."
  • Tensions surged in the Strait of Hormuz as the Revolutionary Guards Navy claimed it blocked tankers with US support, alleging the vessels were "stopped in place" during combined missile and drone operations.
  • Iranian officials warned that if US attacks continue for another two or three days, the conflict will enter a phase of full-scale offensive operations, though regional leaders call for diplomacy with no signs of halting.
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Iranian strikes against Jordan and several Gulf states highlight Tehran's military strategy. According to the American press, the attacks wounded dozens of American soldiers and damaged several helicopters, reigniting questions about the vulnerability of American bases in the region.

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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The U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations against Iran, announced that it has carried out another nighttime airstrike against the country. On the 18th (local time), the Central Command stated via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), “At 6 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S. forces commenced a new airstrike against Iran at the direction of Commander-in-Chief President Donald Trump.” U.S. forces have been conducting nightly airst…

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Iran launched more attacks on Washington's Gulf allies and Jordan on Monday after the US carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, escalating the war a week after a ceasefire deal collapsed.

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Al Jazeera broke the news in Doha, Qatar on Friday, July 17, 2026.
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