Iran Launches Retaliatory Strikes Against US Bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait Amid Escalation
Iran announced it had begun retaliatory strikes against US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait following a third major US attack in the Middle East. The US launched additional strikes in Iran, prompting Iran to escalate its response. Mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman engaged in talks with Iran and the US to de-escalate tensions.
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RTE and TASS both report Iran's ongoing talks with mediators, but TASS adds that the Iranian Foreign Ministry emphasized the use of all necessary means to protect national interests.
Iran is continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman to prevent further escalation in its war with the United States.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that Tehran would use all necessary means and methods to ensure its national interests and national security.
France24 reports US strikes and Iran's retaliatory actions, while other sources focus on diplomatic efforts.
The US has launched more strikes in Iran, for a third major attack between July 12 and July 13 in the Middle East. Iran announced it had started its retaliatory response, targeting US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.
Iran is continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman to prevent further escalation in its war with the United States.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that Tehran would use all necessary means and methods to ensure its national interests and national security
The US has launched more strikes in Iran, for a third major attack between July 12 and July 13 in the Middle East. It comes just hours after the US launched some of its largest air strikes against Iran since US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over. Iran announced it had started its retaliatory response, targeting US military bases in Jordan Bahrain and Kuwait.
In particular, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi
Iran said it was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States.