US Launches New Strikes on Iran, Iran Suspends MoU with US Amid Escalation in Gulf

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Published: 2026-07-19
Category: world
Source: Anadolu Ajansı, Fox News, Qatar News Agency

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has initiated new airstrikes against Iran, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) units. This action is in retaliation for an attack that resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers in Jordan. In response, Iran announced the suspension of its commitments to a recent memorandum of understanding with the US, citing violations by Washington. The European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have condemned Iranian attacks and reiterated the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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