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War & Conflict1h 38m ago

Iran claimed it struck 18 US military targets in two waves of operations, including the Sheikh Isa Air Base, while the US Central Command stated it conducted self-defense precision strikes targeting Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites.

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Kuwait, Bahrain

Who
Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), US Central Command (CENTCOM)
What
Iran claimed it struck 18 US military targets in two waves of operations, including the Sheikh Isa Air Base, while the US Central Command stated it conducted self-defense precision strikes targeting Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:20:27 GMT · 1h 38m ago
Where
Kuwait, Bahrain ·
Why
Iran stated its attacks were in response to recent US attacks, while the US stated its strikes were in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This reciprocal military action between Iran and the US escalate tensions in the Middle East, potentially impacting regional stability and international shipping.

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9 events in this thread
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  2. Currently Reading1h 38m ago
    Iran claimed it struck 18 US military targets in two waves of operations, including the Sheikh Isa Air Base, while the US Central Command stated it conducted self-defense precision strikes targeting Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems, and air defense sites.
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    The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East.
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  4. War & Conflict2h 52m ago
    The United States launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran on Wednesday, triggering explosions across multiple locations in the country's south.
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  5. War & Conflict2h 54m ago
    Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all vessels and struck American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait for the second consecutive day.
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  6. War & Conflict2h 58m ago
    Oil prices surged again in early Asian trade on Thursday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following a fresh round of U.S. strikes on the country.
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  7. War & Conflict3h 18m ago
    U.S. forces launched targeted strikes in Iran in response to perceived aggression, and the Iranian military responded with counter-attacks on U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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  8. War & Conflict3h 46m ago
    Oil prices climbed more than $2 a barrel on Thursday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following new U.S. strikes against Iran.
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  9. War & Conflict4h 13m ago
    Iran's Mehr news agency reported that the country's top joint military command had ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic.
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