World · 9 July 2026

Iran declares bullying era over after US launched strikes

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Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that the "era of bullying and extortion is over". The US Central Command (Centcom) reported that it carried out "powerful" strikes following assaults on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's response on Wednesday involved targeting American military installations in Bahrain and Kuwait.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 July 2026 at 6:59

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