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Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes

First publishedJul 16, 08:18 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 14:57 UTC · 5m ago
33 outletsAl Jazeera11 outletAl Jazeera11 outletThe Hill11 outletCBS News22 outletsThe Hill, CBS News22 outletsBBC World, CBS News22 outletsAl Jazeera, Investing.com · Economy11 outletCBS News
Al Jazeera7US launches new attacks on Iran as Tehran targets Gulf sitesOpen ↗Al Jazeera7US strikes Iran, tanker, as Tehran hits Kuwait, Jordan: What’s the latestOpen ↗Al Jazeera7US releases video of strikes on IranOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Iran claims strikes on US bases, warns of wider attacks on regionOpen ↗The Hill7US intensifies strikes on IranOpen ↗CBS News8U.S. and Iran trade more attacks as feud over Strait of Hormuz escalatesOpen ↗The Hill7US military unleashes strikes on Iran for sixth consecutive dayOpen ↗CBS News8U.S. launches 5th straight day of strikes against IranOpen ↗BBC World9Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikesOpen ↗CBS News8Leavitt addresses new wave of U.S. strikes on Iran: "President Trump is not going to sit by"Open ↗Al Jazeera7US bombards Iran in sixth-straight night of attacksOpen ↗Investing.com · Economy6US concludes 6th straight night of strikes against Iran as Hormuz tensions growOpen ↗CBS News8U.S. strikes Iran for sixth consecutive nightOpen ↗
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The US launched new strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defenses and missile sites. Iran responded with attacks on US bases and facilities in the Middle East. The conflict has escalated for the sixth day in a row.

Reported by 13 outlets — BBC World, CBS News, Al Jazeera, The Hill, Investing.com · Economy. See all sources ↓

The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.

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Why it matters

The US attacked Iran for the sixth day in a row. Iran fired back at US bases in the Middle East. The US said it wants to weaken Iran's military.

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What's the story?
The US launched new strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defenses and missile sites. Iran responded with attacks on US bases and facilities in the Middle East. The conflict has escalated for the sixth day in a row.
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13 outlets, average source rating 7.4/10.
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5m ago.
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    US concludes 6th straight night of strikes against Iran as Hormuz tensions grow

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