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- Nearly 100 US troops injured by Iran strikes, Pentagon saysby Fleur Hargreaves on July 21, 2026 at 9:18 pm
Nearly 100 US troops injured by Iran strikes, Pentagon says Nearly 100 American service members have sustained some degree of injury since 7 July, in the latest wave of fighting between the US and Iran, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said on Monday. Iran has been retaliating against nightly US strikes by targeting its military bases across […]
- Iran's top joint military command says interests of US and its allies would be attacked if nuclear sites hitby Fleur Hargreaves on July 21, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Iran's top joint military command says interests of US and its allies would be attacked if nuclear sites hit Iran's top joint military command said it would target the interests of the US and its allies if the U.S. targeted Iranian nuclear sites, Iran's state media reported on Tuesday. The statement by Iran's Khatem al-Anbiya Central Headquarters comes […]
- Lebanon president says he insisted on 'full Israeli withdrawal' in Trump talksby Fleur Hargreaves on July 21, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Lebanon president says he insisted on 'full Israeli withdrawal' in Trump talks Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he stressed the need for Israel to pull its troops from his country during his meeting on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump. "President Aoun emphasized the urgent need for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories, […]
- 'This will be your legacy': Aoun seeks financing for Lebanon, pressure on Israelby Yasmine El-Sabawi on July 21, 2026 at 9:37 pm
'This will be your legacy': Aoun seeks financing for Lebanon, pressure on Israel Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 18:21 In return, Trump allows US airlines to fly to Lebanon for the first time in decades […]
- Kuwaiti army says it is intercepting Iranian dronesby Fleur Hargreaves on July 21, 2026 at 9:49 pm
Kuwaiti army says it is intercepting Iranian drones Kuwait's army said on Tuesday that its air defences are currently intercepting Iranian drones over its terrority. The army urged the public to follow safety and security instructions issued by the relevant authorities.
- 'This will be your legacy': Aoun seeks financing for Lebanon, pressure on Israelby Fleur Hargreaves on July 21, 2026 at 10:20 pm
'This will be your legacy': Aoun seeks financing for Lebanon, pressure on Israel Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday largely steered clear of the potential minefield that comes with being in front of the press alongside US President Donald Trump, as the two leaders met for the very first time at the White House. The sit-down is a highly coveted […]
- Watch: Iran war cost the US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth saysby Mera Aladam on July 21, 2026 at 11:33 pm
Watch: Iran war cost the US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5bn so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 billion in mid-May. US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $29 […]
- Centcom launches attacks against Iran, several blasts reported in Tabriz, Sirikby Mera Aladam on July 21, 2026 at 11:41 pm
Centcom launches attacks against Iran, several blasts reported in Tabriz, Sirik The US Central Comand (Centcom) announced launching new strikes targeting Iran for the 11th consecutive night, as local media reports explosions across the country. Blasts were heard in the southern city of Sirik and north western Tabriz. Meanwhile, the Nour News agency […]
- More US attacks reported in Iranby Mera Aladam on July 22, 2026 at 12:31 am
More US attacks reported in Iran The General Directorate of Crisis Management of Iran's East Azerbaijan province said that a military area near the city of Tabriz was struck by the US, but added that no point inside the city was attacked, state media reported. Meanwhile, two explosions were also heard in Bushehr, with its governor Mohammad […]
- Centcom announces completing 11th night of strikes against Iranby Mera Aladam on July 22, 2026 at 12:56 am
Centcom announces completing 11th night of strikes against Iran The US Central Command (Centcom) said it "successfully completed" attacks for the 11th night in a row targeting various sites across Iran. Centcom said its latest wave of strikes targeted "Iranian military operations centers, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, […]