strikeJul 20, 2026

US bombing of Iran expands as American troops killed and Tehran retaliates against the Gulf states

Summary

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet.

Source: JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press — Read the full report

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JON GAMBRELL, Associated PressBy JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member. Iran responded by launching an attack targeting Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet. …

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