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Iran retaliates against US attacks, targets American military installations in Gulf states

16 Jul 2026 | 6:23 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jul 16 (UNI) Post the US attacks, Iran retaliated with increased ferocity firing missiles and drones targeting American military installations in Gulf states such as Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait before dawn, with the Iranian military's central comman -- the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters -- warning that its attacks may escalate.

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US intensifies military campaign against Iran attacking areas in Tehran's vicinity for the first time

16 Jul 2026 | 6:00 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jul 16 (UNI) The US intensified its military campaign against Iran early on Thursday, striking targets further north and reaching areas around Tehran for the first time, as the Islamic Republic broadened its attacks against US allies in the region and vowed to "resist until the end.".

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Iran exported estimated 80mn barrels of crude oil during MoU

16 Jul 2026 | 5:53 PM

Tehran, Jul 16 (UNI) Iran had reportedly exported around 80 million barrels of crude oil during the short-lived ceasefire post the memorandum of understanding signed between Tehran and Washington on June 17, according to the spokesman for Iran's union of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters (OPEX).

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Trump expected to address alleged Chinese election interference in prime time speech

16 Jul 2026 | 5:39 PM

Washington, Jul 16 (UNI) US President Donald Trump is expected to focus on previously unreported allegations of Chinese interference in US elections during a prime time address today evening, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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China opposes potential US military action against Cuba, urges end to sanctions

16 Jul 2026 | 4:23 PM

Beijing, July 16 (UNI) China on Thursday voiced strong opposition to any potential US military action against Cuba after reports emerged that the US Department of War is considering a range of military options, including an army-led air assault involving thousands of troops.

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Trump weighs broader Iran offensive as Tehran warns Strait of Hormuz is its 'unbreakable red line'

16 Jul 2026 | 4:00 PM

Washington/ Tehran, July 16 (UNI) As the United States expands its military campaign against Iran, President Donald Trump is weighing a broader offensive that could include seizing Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, and striking underground facilities at Pickaxe Mountain believed to be linked to Tehran's nuclear programme, according to US officials.

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Starmer reaffirms UK’s ‘cast-Iron’ support for Ukraine in Kyiv visit

16 Jul 2026 | 3:32 PM

Kyiv, July 16 (UNI) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain’s “cast-iron support for Ukraine will always endure,” praising the resilience of the Ukrainian people and highlighting the UK’s role in building international coalitions to support Kyiv.

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Adani tells US Court $10 billion investment had no role in DOJ decision to drop Charges

16 Jul 2026 | 3:29 PM

Washington, Jul 16 (UNI) Gautam Adani, India's richest man, admitted for the first time, in a sworn affidavit, submitted to a US court, that his lawyers negotiated with federal prosecutors of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve his criminal case by offering to invest USD 10 billion in the United States.

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US strikes near Children's cancer hospital In Iran

16 Jul 2026 | 2:40 PM

Tehran, July 16 (UNI) Iranian authorities said that a missile strike hit areas near a cancer hospital in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, following the announcement by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) of a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities linked to alleged threats against maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Lebanon and Israel agree framework for pilot zones after Rome talks

15 Jul 2026 | 11:26 PM

Rome, Jul 15 (UNI) Lebanon and Israel have completed a new round of US-mediated negotiations in Rome, reaching agreement on the implementation of the "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon outlined in a recent framework deal, a US official said on Wednesday.

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Shipping firms note ‘growing loss of confidence’ globally in using Strait of Hormuz route promoted by US

15 Jul 2026 | 9:51 PM

Washington/Tehran, Jul 15 (UNI) Shipping firms have noted a "growing loss of confidence" among shippers globally in using the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, close to Oman's coast which has been highly promoted by the US, business intelligence firm Kpler said Wednesday.

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Iran threatens to block additional energy export routes across West Asia post US strikes

15 Jul 2026 | 9:48 PM

Tehran/Washington, Jul 15 (UNI) Iran has threatened to block additional energy export routes across the region as the US launched a new wave of strikes against Iranian military targets.

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Trump repeatedly urged Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli forces from Syria and southern Lebanon

15 Jul 2026 | 9:33 PM

Washington/Jerusalem, Jul 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli troops from Syria and begin redeploying forces from southern Lebanon, according to a report by Axios citing US and Israeli officials.

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Iranian state media declares Strait of Hormuz to remain closed to all commercial vessels amid tensions with US

15 Jul 2026 | 8:28 PM

Tehran, Jul 15 (UNI) Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reiterating the Islamic Republic's stance on Wednesday said that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to all commercial traffic, claiming that two vessels attempting to transit the waterway without coordinating with Iranian authorities were intercepted and forced to stop after warning shots were fired.

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Lebanon says US is listening to its position in talks with Israel

15 Jul 2026 | 7:37 PM

Beirut, Jul 15 (UNI) US President Donald Trump is taking Lebanon's position into account in ongoing talks with Israel, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told a visiting delegation of Christian lawmakers, according to a statement from his office.

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