Tehrans response will leave the Americans stunned, an intelligence source told RT The US has launched yet another round of overnight strikes, reportedly hitting civilian infrastructure, including several bridges across Iran, as Tehran warned that any further escalation would have consequences for the entire region.
Washington DC [US], July 17 (ANI): US forces on Thursday (local time) launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations against the Islamic Republic amid rising hostilities between the two sides following the collapse of the 14-point memorandum of understanding between the two sides.
WASHINGTON, 17th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday that it is continuing its strikes against Iran in response to attacks targeting commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran [Iran], July 17 (ANI): The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a sharp condemnation of recent US military strikes against the Islamic Republic, describing the actions as brutal war crimes that flagrantly violate international law and the United Nations Charter.
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Iranian Vice President and Head of the National Standards Organisation of Iran (INSO) Farzaneh Ansari on Thursday pushed three key initiatives aimed at boosting bloc-wide cooperation in emerging technologies, carbon reduction, and standardised trade protocols.
Tehran [Iran], July 16 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Thursday drew attention to what he characterised as a 'revealing' trend in recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voting records, noting a recurring alignment between the United States, Israel, and Argentina.
The latest hostilities show why military force cannot resolve the crisis. Here's what the renewed fighting means for Hormuz and beyond Tensions are escalating again in the Persian Gulf.
Paris [France], July 16 (ANI): Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi on Thursday declared that ending Hezbollah's military presence is a 'sovereign Lebanese decision,' marking a decisive shift in the country's efforts to consolidate state authority.
None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.
None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.
TEHRAN, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Iran has requested Yemen's Houthis to remain ready for the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in case the United States attacks Iranian power plants, Reuters reported on Thursday. Reuters cited three sources, two senior Iranians and a regional source familiar with the matter, as saying that the idea had been discussed within Iran's leadership, and conveyed to the Houthi group.
SANAA, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi said on Thursday that Saudi oil facilities and other critical infrastructure would become targets for the group's missiles and drones if Riyadh engaged in what he called a "comprehensive aggression" against Yemen.
The advisory cautions against deployment on vessels involving passage through the Strait of Hormuz due to security concerns New Delhi has asked shipping companies and vessel operators to refrain from deploying Indian sailors in vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, where several ships have come under attack earlier this week.
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): India's midcap private-sector banks clocked double-digit gains in the June quarter. All seven private-sector banks in the top 20 with market capitalisations below Rs 1 trillion posted double-digit gains in the three months ended June 30, as per S&P Global Market Intelligence data report.
CAIRO, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Egypt strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan on Thursday, describing them as a dangerous escalation that threatens regional security and stability. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted "a violation of states' sovereignty" that endangered "the security and safety of their residents.
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KUWAIT CITY, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait's armed forces said Thursday that the country's air defense systems were responding to hostile drones, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has defended continued diplomatic engagement with Iran despite renewed hostilities, arguing that the conflict cannot be resolved through military force alone and that negotiations remain essential to address security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz.
MANAMA, 16th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) said that its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks on Thursday.
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