{"id":2628916,"date":"2026-07-12T17:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-returns-to-no-limits-gulf-state-target-list-after-saying-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed\/"},"modified":"2026-07-12T17:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T21:31:51","slug":"iran-returns-to-no-limits-gulf-state-target-list-after-saying-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-returns-to-no-limits-gulf-state-target-list-after-saying-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran returns to no-limits Gulf State target list after saying Strait of Hormuz is closed"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-returns-to-no-limits-gulf-state-target-list-after-saying-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2628916&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Iran has expanded its retaliatory strikes into Oman and the United Arab emirates for the first time as May, shortly after declaring the strait of Hormuz closed again. The country launched a barrage of missiles and drones across the Gulf, targeting multiple nations including Qatar, oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, and Jordan, in response to recent U.S. airstrikes on 140 targets. The U.S. strikes were in retaliation for an attack on a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>While the UAE, which has been hit more than any other country, had a ceasefire in May possibly due to a secret deal with Iran, attacks on Oman were notable given its friendly stance toward Iran. Qatar was heavily targeted over the weekend, with missile and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >drone strikes resembling early war days<\/a>, prompting the Qatari government to blame Iran and call for a cessation of hostilities and a return to dialog.<\/p>\n<p>Kuwait and Bahrain were also hit, with damages reported and the interception of munitions by the UAE. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned Iran\u2019s actions as violations of sovereignty and international law. Following the attacks, Iran\u2019s media reported U.S. strikes along its coastline, which the U.S. Central Command denied, stating no U.S. service members were killed. The incident underscores heightened tensions in the region amidst ongoing military exchanges.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a> expanded its retaliatory strikes into neutral <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/oman\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"3362\">Oman<\/a> and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/united-arab-emirates\/\">United Arab Emirates<\/a> for the first time since May on Sunday after declaring the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones across the Gulf, targeting the largest swathes of nations since May. Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, the U.A.E., and Jordan were all targeted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in response to a large wave of U.S. airstrikes against 140 targets on Saturday, which was in turn in response to an attack on a Cyprus-flagged merchant vessel transiting the Strait or Hormuz.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4645442\/iran-gulf-state-target-list-strait-closed\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Iran returns to no-limits Gulf State target list after declaring Strait of Hormuz closed<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4645179\/iran-strikes-cargo-ship-declares-strait-of-hormuz-closed\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4645105\/mojtaba-khamenei-revenge-father\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for his father\u2019s assassination<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the U.A.E. has been targeted more than any other country in the war, attacks abruptly ceased in May, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4607321\/uae-release-billions-dollars-iran\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"4607321\">reportedly due to a secret deal<\/a> being struck between the two. The attacks against Oman were even more surprising, as the country has been the most friendly towards Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi even visited Oman the day before the strike to discuss plans to manage the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qatar was one of the hardest-hit countries, being targeted in two waves over two hours on Sunday morning, Euronews reporters observed. They reported that the scale of missile and drone attacks was at the same scale as the opening days of the war. The Qatari Foreign Ministry denounced Iran over the attack, saying it held the government of Iran \u201cfully legally responsible for these aggressions and all their repercussions and consequences,\u201d apparently preempting attempts by Tehran to offset blame to rogue Guards units.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe necessity of an immediate and complete cessation of all military actions and aggressions that threaten the security and stability of the region, refraining from anything that could expand the scope of escalation, and a serious return to the path of dialogue and negotiations, and adherence to the understandings achieved through diplomatic efforts,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Qatar has been struck multiple times in the past week, casting doubt on its role as a negotiator.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kuwait was hit once again. Three of its border centers and an offshore drilling platform were targeted and sustained \u201cmaterial damage,\u201d along with the wounding of one worker. Iran\u2019s Fars News Agency claimed the Guards targeted a U.S. High Mobility Artillery Rocket System. Bahrain was also targeted again, with the two countries becoming Iran\u2019s central targets in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The U.A.E. defense ministry said it intercepted munitions while they were still outside the nation\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The attacks brought condemnation from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, an entity consisting of 57 countries with significant Muslim populations around the world. It derided the attacks from Iran as a \u201cflagrant and ongoing violation of the sovereignty of these states.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe ongoing attacks and assaults on ships and obstruction of international trade are a clear breach of international law and the United Nations Charter and the Organization\u2019s Charter,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4645304\/trump-lindsey-graham-senate-replacement\/\">TRUMP SAYS \u2018I HAVE SOMEBODY\u2019 TO REPLACE LINDSEY GRAHAM AFTER SENATOR\u2019S DEATH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soon after the strikes, Iranian media began reporting U.S. strikes along Iran\u2019s coast along the Strait of Hormuz, including Qeshm Island.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Central Command <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2076403173976166407?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/CENTCOM\/status\/2076403173976166407?s=20\">denied<\/a> Iranian reports that three U.S. service members had been killed in its retaliatory strikes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iran launches new strikes into Oman, UAE, and Gulf nations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2653,"featured_media":2628917,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Commerical-Strait-of-hormuz-vessels-e1783616386334.webp?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[82625,3823,38830,41297,57321],"class_list":["post-2628916","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-gulf-tensions","tag-iran","tag-maritime-security","tag-regional-conflict","tag-strait-of-hormuz"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Commerical-Strait-of-hormuz-vessels-e1783616386334.webp?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2628916","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2653"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2628916"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2628916\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2628920,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2628916\/revisions\/2628920"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2628917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2628916"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2628916"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2628916"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}