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IRGC announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, US strikes Iran in retaliation

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A ship in the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026 (photo credit: REUTERS) Iranian state media announced that explosions were heard near Chabahar, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Bushehr, and Asaluyeh. The Iranian regime announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed again until further notice after striking a vessel attempting to move through an unapproved route on Saturday night. In response, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it was conducting a round of strikes against Iranian targets. "Iran was provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels but has again failed," CENTCOM stated in a post on X/Twitter.

Reality is knocking,' Iran's top negotiator says as Islamic Republic strikes US targets in Gulf

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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf looks on as parliament members chant in support of the IRGC while wearing military uniforms in Tehran, Iran, February 1, 2026; illustrative. (photo credit: Hamed Malekpour/Islamic consultative assembly news agency/WANA/Handout via REUTERS) Iran's Parliament Speaker  Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf  posted on Twitter/X Sunday morning, saying: "The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking." Ghalibaf issued this message as Iran's  Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps  said that its aerospace forces carried out a heavy attack on US aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in the port of Duqm, in Oman, in the third stage of its response to what it called US military 'aggression.' The IRGC added that the operation targeted logistical support centers for US naval vessels The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is...

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons in Lebanon Security Zone

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The IDF killed several Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon on Saturday as they were transferring weapons within the Security Zone, the military announced. IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons in Lebanon Security Zone, July 11, 2026. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit) According to the IDF, the weapons included anti-tank missiles intended for attack on Israeli soldiers and civilians. Secondary explosions were identified by the IDF, confirming the presence of the weapons. 

Oman seeks dual-route Strait of Hormuz deal as Trump demands Iran admit ship attacks

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  Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/STRINGER/FILE PHOTO) Oman has proposed managing traffic through the  Strait of Hormuz  through two separately controlled routes, CNN reported on Saturday, citing a source with knowledge about the talks.  The agreement, which is yet to be finalized, would keep both the northern and southern corridors of the strait open. Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

Iran pledged to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah

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Vehicles drive past billboards showing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and his late father, with the slogan “Thank you to loyal Iran” erected along the highway leading to Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, June 22, 2026 (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR) Iran pledged to avenge the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a written statement attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday.  “We pledge to avenge your pure blood and the blood of all the martyrs of these two wars by holding their criminal and disgraced killers accountable,” the statement read, adding that such vengeance was “the demand of [the Iranian] nation.” The statement went on to threaten the “criminals,” saying they “will take their dream of dying peacefully in their beds with them to their graves.” 

Trump tells Iran to admit Strait attacks as Oman hosts talks on reopening Hormuz shipping

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The United States President Donald Trump (photo credit: REUTERS) US President Donald Trump demanded that Iran publicly acknowledge that it fired at ships in the  Strait of Hormuz ,  Axios  reported on Friday. According to the report, three US officials with knowledge of the matter told reporters at a press briefing that the message was conveyed directly to Iranian officials.  Notably, Iran and Oman are reportedly discussing a potential statement on opening a “median lane” in the Strait of Hormuz for free and full movement, Axios reported.

Trump says '1,000 missiles locked and loaded' if Iran attempts to assassinate him

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US President Donald Trump responded to alleged Iranian assassination threats, saying "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" in a Truth Social post on Saturday. US President Donald Trump posts on Truth Social on July 11, 2026. (credit: SCREENSHOT/TRUTH SOCIAL) US President Donald Trump responded to alleged Iranian assassination threats, saying "1,000 missiles are locked and loaded" in a Truth Social post on Saturday "Orders have already been given, and the US Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one-year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran," warned Trump.