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Grounded editorial scene illustrating Explosions were heard over Tehran and fires reported in Behbahan as the US military continued its missile attacks on Iran for the 11th consecutive day.

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US Completes 11th Day of Strikes on Iran Amid Explosions in Tehran and Fires in Behbahan

Explosions were heard over Tehran and fires reported in Behbahan as the US military continued its missile attacks on Iran for the 11th consecutive day.

Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM Al Jazeera

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Grounded editorial scene illustrating Sgt Angel S Rampersad is confirmed as the third US soldier believed dead in the Iranian missile and drone strike, raising the US military death toll to 18 since the war began.

US Military Identifies Third Service Member Killed in Iranian Attack on Jordan Base

Sgt Angel S Rampersad is confirmed as the third US soldier believed dead in the Iranian missile and drone strike, raising the US military death toll to 18 since the war began.

Guardian US | Jul 22, 2026, 5:24 AM

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US Launches 11th Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Threat to Nuclear Site

The US continues military actions targeting Iran’s capabilities in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump threatens an attack on an underground nuclear facility.

BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 4:34 AM

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Trump Declares US 'Not Finished' Attacking Iran Amid Widening Gulf Conflict

President Donald Trump warns Iran will take decades to recover as Tehran expands strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threaten Saudi port blockades.

France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 3:10 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Trump threatens heavy bombing of suspected Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

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US Launches New Attacks on Iran; War Cost Reaches $37.5 Billion

President Trump threatens heavy bombing of suspected Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:30 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.

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US Launches New Attacks on Iran; War Costs Reach $37.5 Billion

US President Donald Trump threatens heavy bombing of Iranian nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain amid escalating regional conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 1:09 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.

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Iran Intensifies Attacks in Middle East Amid Renewed Conflict with US

Two weeks after hostilities resumed, Iran and its allies escalate strikes targeting US assets and regional infrastructure, raising tensions and impacting global energy routes.

CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 12:11 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The United States continued attacks on Iran for a tenth consecutive night, while Iran retaliated with strikes on US military assets and reported fires on tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

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US and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Explosions and Fires in Strait of Hormuz

The United States continued attacks on Iran for a tenth consecutive night, while Iran retaliated with strikes on US military assets and reported fires on tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:28 AM

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Four Indian Seafarers Killed in Russian Missile Strike off Ukraine Coast

India summons Russian envoy to express condemnation after attack on commercial vessel kills four Indian nationals.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 9:09 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Amid Tenth Night of US Strikes on Iran

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:48 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration.

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US Completes Latest Air Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration.

France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 AM

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Iran and US Exchange Attacks Amid Rising Tensions and Houthi Blockade Threat

Iran targeted US military installations in the Gulf, warning of intensified attacks as the conflict escalates with Houthi rebels threatening a blockade of Saudi ports.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 5:19 AM

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US Completes Latest Airstrikes on Iran Amid Rising Regional Tensions

President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration; Netanyahu assured no arrest during US visit.

France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 3:34 AM

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Pentagon Identifies Two U.S. Troops Killed in Iranian Airstrike on Jordan Base

The Pentagon announced the names of two American service members killed in an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan and confirmed subsequent U.S. strikes.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 2:59 AM

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Pentagon Identifies Two U.S. Troops Killed in Iranian Airstrike on Jordan Base

The Pentagon announced the names of two American service members killed in an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan, as the U.S. responded with additional strikes.

CBS Politics | Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 AM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.

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US Launches New Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions in Strait of Hormuz

The US targets Iran to degrade its ability to attack ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following threats of retaliation for recent US soldier deaths.

BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 11:33 PM

Trump Acknowledges Qatar-Donated Jet Lacks Air Force One Defenses, Promises Upgrades

President Donald Trump confirms the Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar lacks presidential defensive systems but says it will soon be upgraded.

Guardian US | Jul 20, 2026, 4:01 PM

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US Identifies Two Soldiers Killed in Jordan Amid Expanding Iran Conflict

The deaths raise the US military toll in the war with Iran to 17, with officials investigating remains of a missing service member.

ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:16 PM

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U.S. and Iran Launch New Strikes After Deaths of Three U.S. Service Members

Amid escalating tensions, three U.S. service members have been killed since Friday, prompting continued military strikes between the U.S. and Iran.

NPR News | Jul 20, 2026, 11:00 AM

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US-Iran Conflict Escalates with Kuwaiti Drone Attacks and Bahrain Air Raid Sirens

Seventeen U.S. service members have died since the war began, as U.S. forces continue strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 20, 2026, 7:32 AM

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US Conducts Ninth Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Tensions

Following the death of a US soldier in Iraq, the US military launched a ninth night of attacks targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran's IRGC reported missile strikes on US forces in Jordan.

Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 5:51 AM

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UN Condemns Intense Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv, Reports Civilian Casualties and Damage

A large-scale overnight assault on Kyiv by Russian forces left at least one dead, a dozen injured, and significant damage to homes, shops, and infrastructure, prompting condemnation from United Nations agencies.

UN News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:40 AM

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U.S. Service Member Killed in Northern Iraq Amid Search for Missing Soldier in Jordan

The U.S. military recovered unidentified remains while searching for a missing American after an Iranian attack in Jordan, as another service member died in a separate incident in Iraq.

NBC Politics | Jul 20, 2026, 3:12 AM

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US Conducts Ninth Night of Strikes on Iran Amid Rising Hormuz Tensions

The United States has launched airstrikes on multiple Iranian cities for the ninth consecutive night as a ceasefire unravels and military casualties rise.

Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:10 AM