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US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

The US military conducted an eighth night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure following a deadly attack in Jordan. Tensions continue to rise as the US imposes a naval blockade on Iranian ports and the conflict expands into the region.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard as war intensifies near Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard as war intensifies near Hormuz Strait

The United States has intensified its military campaign against the IRGC following a deadly strike on a Jordanian air base, escalating regional conflict. Ongoing hostilities have prompted concerns over global energy supplies and critical infrastructure stability.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deaths of US troops

US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deaths of US troops

US airstrikes have intensified following the deaths of American troops in Jordan as the collapse of a ceasefire agreement halts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 09:33 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Sulyok to step down

Sulyok to step down

Sulyok to step down

World ·19 Jul 2026, 08:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

US and Iran exchange retaliatory strikes as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise

Military hostilities between the US and Iran have surged, resulting in a collapsed ceasefire and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic. Both nations are engaged in retaliatory strikes that have significantly impacted global oil prices and regional security.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue

Iran supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue

Tehran has suspended its interim agreement with the United States and expanded military operations into Kuwait and Bahrain, signaling a sharp escalation.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran suspends interim nuclear deal as conflict with United States intensifies

Iran suspends interim nuclear deal as conflict with United States intensifies

Tehran has declared its interim deal with Washington invalid following a series of retaliatory strikes across the region. The move coincides with intensifying damage to infrastructure and mounting casualties for U.S. forces.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:38 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Skyroot Aerospace launches India's first private orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace launches India's first private orbital rocket

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched the Vikram-1 rocket, marking the first time a private Indian enterprise has deployed payloads into low-Earth orbit. The mission represents a major milestone in the country's expanding commercial space economy.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 20:37 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Iran hits US bases and Gulf infrastructure in retaliatory missile strikes

Iran hits US bases and Gulf infrastructure in retaliatory missile strikes

The military conflict between the US and Iran has intensified, leading to missile strikes on Gulf energy facilities and a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:36 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Sonam Wangchuk forcibly removed by police after 20-day hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk forcibly removed by police after 20-day hunger strike

Indian authorities have hospitalized activist Sonam Wangchuk following a forced removal from his protest site, escalating demands for government resignations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iran as conflict spreads

US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iran as conflict spreads

US airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure continue for a seventh night as retaliatory attacks strike Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan. Global oil prices have increased amid growing concerns over shipping and energy transit.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 13:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US launches strikes against Iran

US launches strikes against Iran

US launches strikes against Iran

World ·18 Jul 2026, 07:34 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no severe damage

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no severe damage

A powerful earthquake hit the southern Mexican Pacific coast and Guatemala, causing tremors from Mexico City to El Salvador with no reported fatalities.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 06:36 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure for seventh consecutive night

US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure for seventh consecutive night

U.S. forces have intensified an aerial campaign against Iranian military logistics and infrastructure to influence control over the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on regional assets, further destabilizing global energy markets.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 04:37 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US expands airstrikes against Iran, hitting bridges and port infrastructure

US expands airstrikes against Iran, hitting bridges and port infrastructure

U.S. forces are targeting Iranian logistics and energy infrastructure to break a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has caused regional strikes.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 01:35 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
US launches seventh night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure

US launches seventh night of airstrikes against Iranian infrastructure

U.S. airstrikes continue to target Iranian logistics and military sites as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz triggers regional retaliatory attacks.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 00:32 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire

Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed after the breakdown of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resulting in a significant surge in oil prices.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 12:04 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Chevron considers Iraqi pipeline

Chevron considers Iraqi pipeline

Chevron is negotiating agreements with the Iraqi government to invest in major oil fields and explore a pipeline project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 06:41 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read
Trump administration imposes four-year limit on international student visas

Trump administration imposes four-year limit on international student visas

New DHS regulations impose a four-year limit on student visas and shorter stays for international media, shifting extension authority to the federal government.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 05:35 ·Samir Haddad 4 min read
Protesters rally across Ukraine against Zelenskyy dismissing defense chief

Protesters rally across Ukraine against Zelenskyy dismissing defense chief

Citizens and military officials rallied in cities across Ukraine to oppose the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as defense minister. The dismissal followed reported friction between the former minister and military leadership regarding Ukraine's defense strategy.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Samir Haddad 3 min read