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US strikes Iran in response to drone strike on commercial ship | US-Israel war on Iran News

US strikes Iran in response to drone strike on commercial ship | US-Israel war on Iran News

Published by Sam Flores

The United States has renewed its attacks against Iran in response to an incident a day earlier when a cargo vessel was struck by an Iranian drone. On Friday, the US Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said it had issued a “powerful response to yesterday’s attack”. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “US aircraft struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations and coastal radar sites,” CENTCOM said in a statement. “Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor.” US strikes were reported near the southern Iranian port of Sirik after the announcement. Afterwards, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded with attacks against US military installations in the region. In a statement to the government news service IRNA, the IRGC warned, “In the event of repeated aggression, our response will be more extensive than this.” A fraying ceasefire The exchange of fire has left questions swirling over whether a June 17 memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between …

U.S. launches additional Iran strikes as tensions flare up over Hormuz

U.S. launches additional Iran strikes as tensions flare up over Hormuz

Published by Sam Flores

U.S. Central Command said it launched additional strikes against Iran on Saturday, hours after Iran said it had struck U.S.-linked targets in retaliation for American attacks the day before. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The latest flare-up of tensions, just a week on from the signing of a memorandum of understanding intended to start the process of bringing the conflict to a close, began Thursday when Iran struck a ship transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement as it launched strikes on Iranian military sites Friday. The Pentagon said its Friday strikes were “in direct response” to Iran’s “aggression against commercial shipping.” It said that after the U.S.’s retaliatory strikes, “Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to.” A statement Saturday said Iran responded by hitting “targets linked to the American aggressor forces” in the region, criticizing Gulf states whose territory has been used “to carry out hostile actions against …

S&P Affirms ‘AA+’ Credit Rating for US, Cites Economic Resilience

S&P Affirms ‘AA+’ Credit Rating for US, Cites Economic Resilience

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June 26 – S&P Global affirmed ⁠its “AA+” ⁠credit rating for the ⁠U.S. on Friday, saying the economy’s resilience ​supported solid fiscal revenue collection. The ratings agency said it expected ‌the U.S. economy to grow ‌at around 2% over 2026 to 2029, adding ⁠that ⁠despite heightened political polarization, strong institutions and the system ​of checks and balances will continue to anchor policy outcomes. “Broad revenue buoyancy, including solid tariff income, should help mitigate the risk ​of fiscal slippage,” it said. The U.S. economy grew faster ⁠than ⁠previously estimated in the ⁠first ​quarter, with the gross domestic product increasing at an upwardly revised ​2.1% annualized rate. ⁠Economists polled by Reuters had expected that GDP growth would be unrevised at a 1.6% rate. The boost to growth from lower imports was partially offset by a ⁠sharp downgrade to consumer spending, which accounts for more than ⁠two-thirds of the economy. S&P, which became the first ratings agency to cut the pristine U.S. government rating in 2011, said the outlook on the U.S. rating remains stable. The stable outlook …

Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone attacks in Hormuz Strait

Trump says Iran violated ceasefire with drone attacks in Hormuz Strait

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President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner with American farmers in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, June 25, 2026. Aaron Schwartz | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement with the U.S. by launching attack drones at ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, including a cargo vessel that was struck off the coast of Oman on Thursday. Trump later said at the White House, “You’ll find out,” when a reporter asked if there would be any consequences for Iran. Asked if he considered the ceasefire to still be in place, Trump replied, “I don’t like the fact that they took a shot yesterday. “ “They shouldn’t be doing that. So, you’ll find out,” he said. In his Truth Social post accusing Iran of violating the ceasefire, Trump wrote, “The Islamic Republic of Iran shot at least four One Way Attack Drones at Ships transversing the Strait of Hormuz.” “One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and …

Egypt v Iran World Cup 2026 TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Egypt v Iran World Cup 2026 TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Published by Daniella Wilson

Group G leaders Egypt take on Iran at the Seattle Stadium as the knock-out stages of World Cup 2026 loom. The Pharaohs are heading for the round of 32 after Mohamed Salah fired them to their first World Cup win last time out. But the North African side won’t want to take their foot off the gas or underestimate their gutsy opponents. Iran are unbeaten at the World Cup, earning draws against New Zealand and Belgium, but likely need at least a point to progress. Both sides may be keeping an eye on Belgium v New Zealand, which kicks off simultaneously, as Group G wraps up. Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Egypt v Iran on TV and online. Read more World Cup 2026: Watch on TV | Matches on today | Fixtures & results | Radio coverage | Stadium guide | BBC presenters | ITV presenters | Highlights Read more football features: Best players in the world | Best players of all time | Live football …

Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz | Donald Trump News

Trump blames Iran for ‘foolish’ strike on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz | Donald Trump News

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US Central Command forces conduct strikes against Iran in ‘response’ to attack on commercial ship, Ever Lovely. Published On 26 Jun 202626 Jun 2026 US President Donald Trump has condemned what he called Iran’s “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement after a drone struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Hours after Trump’s comments in a Truth Social post on Friday, the United States military said it struck targets in Iran in response to the same drone attack that took place off Oman on Thursday. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list The Singapore-flagged Ever Lovely, owned by Taiwan-based Evergreen Marine, was hit by a projectile, the British military said on Thursday. It had been stranded in the Gulf for more than 100 days after loading cargo in Iraq. No crew members were injured, and the ship was able to continue its voyage. “One of the Drones solidly hit the upper deck of a large and very expensive Cargo Carrying Ship. Damage was done, but the Ship was able to proceed on its …

UAE Stresses Hormuz Security in Rare Call With Iran After War Tensions

UAE Stresses Hormuz Security in Rare Call With Iran After War Tensions

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June 26 (Reuters) – UAE Foreign Minister ⁠Sheikh ⁠Abdullah bin Zayed on ⁠Friday stressed the need to protect maritime ​corridors and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz ‌in a call with ‌his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi. The exchange, reported by ⁠state ⁠news agency WAM, marks a rare public contact between Abu ​Dhabi and Tehran following tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. It was the first announced conversation between the two ​ministers since the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, ⁠which were ⁠followed by Iranian attacks ⁠across ​the Gulf, including in the United Arab Emirates, where the ​U.S. has military ⁠bases. Sheikh Abdullah emphasised the need for full compliance with a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to secure an “immediate and comprehensive cessation of hostilities,” WAM said. He also highlighted respect for ⁠sovereignty, adherence to international law and the uninterrupted flow of ⁠maritime traffic through Hormuz. The call suggests an effort to move past strains in UAE-Iran relations during the conflict, when Iranian attacks disrupted Dubai’s hotel sector, prompted some expatriates to …

Iran Oscar Nominee Jafar Panahi Was Invited to Karlovy Vary 2026

Iran Oscar Nominee Jafar Panahi Was Invited to Karlovy Vary 2026

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) was really hoping to welcome Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi (It Was Just An Accident) to its 60th edition and 80th anniversary edition in the Czech spa town. But a travel ban for the Oscar nominee and another prison sentence that he is facing in Iran shattered that hope. In early June, an Iranian court upheld a verdict finding Panahi guilty of “propaganda against the regime,” a sentence of one year in prison and a two-year travel ban. The Cannes Palme d’Or 2025 winner is also prohibted from joining political and social groups and associations. The Czech festival had eyed Panahi as a guest as part of the creative team behind Hijamat, a Crystal Globe competition movie from Iranian director Nader Saeivar (The Witness), which was produced and edited by Panahi. The film, starring Kida Khodr Ramadan, Moritz Bleibtreu and Nastassja Kinski, focuses on Murad, 50, whose life is “shaken to the core when he learns that his younger brother is gay,” according to a synopsis. “Murad would like to support his brother, but their traditional Muslim family …

U.S.-Iran deal grants access to Tehran’s nuclear sites: UN watchdog

U.S.-Iran deal grants access to Tehran’s nuclear sites: UN watchdog

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Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 26, 2026. Yuichi Yamazaki | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. and Iran’s interim peace agreement gives inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog access to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites, according to the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). His comments come shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to allow nuclear inspections, despite Iran insisting that there were no new plans for U.N. inspectors to visit sites damaged in U.S. and Israeli strikes. “There is a bit of a war of statements here,” IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said at a news conference in Japan on Friday. “What is undeniable is that we have an MOU. This MOU specifically indicates that the nuclear part of the memorandum will be supervised. This is the word, will be supervised by the IAEA. In order to supervise, we need to inspect. There is no other way,” …