# Iran Live Updates: After Intense U.S. Strikes, Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait is Closed

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-13 00:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 15.92

## Executive Summary
Tensions escalate as the U.S. launches a new wave of airstrikes on Iran, followed by Iranian strikes on Gulf states.

## Intelligence Brief
The United States has conducted a second night of airstrikes targeting Iranian cities. In response, Tehran has launched strikes against Gulf states and claims that diplomacy has proven futile.


Coverage from AP News, CNN, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera emphasizes the intensity of the bombing campaigns and a growing standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. USA Today and PBS also report on the escalating tensions surrounding the waterway.


Future developments center on the status of the Strait of Hormuz and whether further military actions will follow the conclusion of the latest U.S. airstrike round.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What was Iran's response to the U.S. airstrikes?
Iran targeted Gulf states and stated that diplomacy has proven futile.

### Where did the U.S. direct its military action?
The U.S. launched waves of strikes against Iranian cities.

### What is the significance of the Strait of Hormuz in this conflict?
Coverage indicates that tensions and a standoff are intensifying specifically over the Strait of Hormuz.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Strait of Hormuz, Iranian, Hormuz, Tehran, Iran Live Updates After Intense U.S Strikes Iran Targets Gulf States and Claims Strait, Closed

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| AP News | US ends latest round of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran strikes Gulf states | 2026-07-13 02:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNQXlDMHpMczFma2paOVJQMzZuZzVNVFZLeS04V0VXUk1zUFBSTGRaelYzaU1fQlg0azEwQ1dQQ2lfV2VmOFBMZ0ZGa0tjSWJGUWVFdDhhUTdCbmpKMy1QRHVOdE5YRnliNmJfVkRKU09zdVhYSm1hQW94MDlUbEp1OXB0ZjIzZlFtYUdZZHBQb2pHT1V5bjZtbVE0QVN3cTg?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | US launches new wave of strikes against Iran as Tehran says diplomacy has proven ‘futile’ | 2026-07-13 02:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipgFBVV95cUxQNWFGOFJuSzNYX1FIdUwzUlh3R3hEVDYxc2w5WmhaMWxfSFV0Q3lwU0poZXNfTzRzWmNwWjVULURYQzMyUHdlYV8yQUctLWQ1ZXdqalpuODBkd3FEWko2dFRjZGxaeTlwX3owSC1BVEpYRTZqUnNkaGpyMjhDeW03N3FOSFpsYUdmUEo4TUtzUDBEbVBGOUJrdmY0eFlIRi03UzNiVXpn?oc=5) |
| CNN | Live updates: US launches second night of strikes on Iran | 2026-07-13 02:33 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTFBWM2xxSUF3aEVMRDZvd3BaWU1UbnJnd1dHRUxqOS12MzhMbDljeklxNFlMYUxuRkNwQlhSejdMUkVqWWRSY1Vnb25BUi1NalVUcmZIMW1HWDE1eUc3MEEzNlNtLXZsaHdEaDVwQjZaM2U3UHc?oc=5) |
| USA Today | US launches new strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate | 2026-07-13 01:19 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPM2tsRGNlUzh0blFZS2tUWmUzZ3BWVjVTbGRFQWdlRmhtb0VkOEVvMnNTN2J0cFJnVjVWTGp2VjZvQldRV0Fld0h1TVIzVjlsSzllbEl2dHJONFJzakVCdDR4ZE1oNm1nWWg1N3hDWjFGaGRQdmhmU1NNN2FjT2g5VzgwVjYtUC03N09TcjVtNzVWSndTRmV1SzFEUF9mOXJH?oc=5) |
| PBS | U.S. launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates | 2026-07-12 23:42 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPWE9uOFhabENXcEF5bElwY0JZU3dXUktScUt4NDFxTzJMQ3dTWVVXSXowdHVhY09ua3ltOFlfY2pFdlI3Zzhjd2xQeF9Eb2dZTU1ZZVhrX2hYMEFwUTZVc2lMVlJndGY5cjRpQjZkZHFzVXVFNkVqbV9zeUdDUWlEczRvS3ltZnhhaHVOUGItQU43MXRPTi1TQy0tbXlidTU2cE40OW4yQUwyaGI5ZlV6eHhEWmRyMnQ3Y3lV0gHAAUFVX3lxTFBYRXJKRnRrLUpvTGlsWWxwdmg3VGktTUhZYUNXWkZ3N3IxUm50Z1FoakR5RkNrMVgwbjF6NVdDbEc2MmtIYTVXeHhobXhUYnQ2YVp1MWIwaE9Sdi03bVVzVGhKV3B5dWRKM0JnMGZ2QjJnenhBajZWUTF0RENxQVVaSWZwVXc4ZlkwUEhkejNVdzJPczFveDN) |
| Al Jazeera | Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies | 2026-07-12 23:26 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwgFBVV95cUxQbzFBN0l4LWl2SWxzSGxUd1ZRQ25Pckc1bk9tcnlOcFYwcTJqdHJjU2NhNGFGbTNTUk90ZVB5Q0ZqT00yanlWNWpNR1BUdWtOOS1ZMkRFVlJnTjRiaUJGS0NEczZOWXVldEN6OGZIbG9zcVI5LUZwd2YzemNMYWdMTkNwdjQ0T1ZwQWR4YUpYNDVBcHZhdHBuVUgtNVA2aGk0ckQxOW5ybXFuUFNtYldaaFNKRGt6NHQ1dWMtNG12cWlmZ9IBxwFBVV95cUxQbE9Tbml3V3hjSXdXaGozdWZhUDJEYWVHckpmS1lxbjgyZGtxTjFxY0dkWExIZVQ2ZHhBaTNBZ1NPWlo3WTJieHlyYS1PNzVKODdTNVB0VUQ3ZVBvcFltZ0NDVEhxLURjb0tPSlBXSFhHbkNpRWVkNnVibmpYRFZhWkFvbmt0VjZEcU92SDROLTZ) |

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