US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’
US F-16 fighter jets flying over the Middle East in a file image. The US has carried out new strikes against Iran while Tehran has declared the strait of Hormuz is closed. Photograph: CentcomView image in fullscreenUS F-16 fighter jets flying over the Middle East in a file image.
- ▪US F-16 fighter jets flying over the Middle East in a file image.
- ▪The US has carried out new strikes against Iran while Tehran has declared the strait of Hormuz is closed.
- ▪Photograph: CentcomView image in fullscreenUS F-16 fighter jets flying over the Middle East in a file image.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 17 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 1 right.
- ▪ US launches additional strikes on Iran after Tehran broadened attacks in the Gulf — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Iran attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes – Middle East crisis live — the Guardian
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/13/us-iran-war-missile-strikes-news-attacks-strait-of-hormuz |
| Publication time | Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:39:58 GMT |
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US F-16 fighter jets flying over the Middle East in a file image. The US has carried out new strikes against Iran while Tehran has declared the strait of Hormuz is closed. Photograph: CentcomView image in fullscreenUS F-16 fighter jets flying over the Middle East in a file image. The US has carried out new strikes against Iran while Tehran has declared the strait of Hormuz is closed. Photograph: CentcomUS-Israel war on IranUS launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’American and Iranian forces exchange heavy missile and drone attacks over control of strait of Hormuz, increasing pressure on truceGuardian staff and agenciesSun 12 Jul 2026 22.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US military has launched a new wave of attacks against Iran…
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