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Israel and US preparing renewed airstrikes on Iran’s infrastructure: report

Nypost · · 330 words · By Ronny Reyes
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“Israel is coordinating with the US to carry out a “short campaign” against Iran if the cease-fire falls apart over escalations in the Strait of Hormuz”
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Wikipedia entries for '2026 Strait of Hormuz campaign' and '2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis' confirm that the US and Israel launched an air war against Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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“The Jewish state is making preparations for a new round of airstrikes on Iran aimed at senior officials and key energy infrastructure”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and Britannica, confirm that the US and Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iranian military, government sites, and leadership, specifically mentioning the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
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web search NEUTRAL — The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran targeting military and government sites and assassinating several Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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web search NEUTRAL — Israel says it has killed two top Iranian officials Larijani hails from one of Iran’s most famous political families. A former parliamentary speaker and senior policy adviser, he was appointed to advi…
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/israeli-airstrikes-tar…
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web search NEUTRAL — The attacks targeted Iranian missiles and air defenses, other military infrastructure, and Iranian leadership. According to U.S. and Israeli officials, the timing of the initial attack was tied in par…
https://www.britannica.com/event/2026-Iran-war
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“the US and Israel had ready before the cease-fire went into effect in April, which saw President Trump warn that he would blow up Iran’s power plants, bridges and leadership”
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The Guardian and BBC report that President Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power stations and bridges. Additionally, a report on 'Day 39 of Middle East conflict' mentions a two-week ceasefire agreed upon by Trump.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_presidency_of_Donald_Tr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“the US and Iran trading fire in the Strait of Hormuz”
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Five independent cross-references from The Guardian and CNBC, as well as a Wikipedia entry on the 2026 Iran war, confirm that the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies. The conflict began when the US and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, targeting mili…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 April 2026, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the 2026 Iran war. The US military said the blockade had begun on Monday, 13 Ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_naval_block…
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“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who said the cease-fire was still active”
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Web search results from multiple sources (Khaleej Times and others) confirm that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine stated in a news conference that the ceasefire remained active despite attacks.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is a headquarters-level staff of the United States Department of Defense. It is the principal civilian staff element of the U.S. secretary of defense, and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_the_Secretary_of_Def…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Peter Brian Hegseth (born June 6, 1980) is an American government official and former television personality who has served since 2025 as the 29th United States secretary of defense. Hegseth studied p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Hegseth
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 29th United States secretary of defense Pete Hegseth, has been described as a Christian nationalist, a Christian patriot, and an ultraconservative. In his 2020 book, American Crusade: Our Fight to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Pete_He…
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“two American ships passed through on Monday under a US military escort”
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Only one cross-reference (Al Jazeera) confirms that two US-flagged ships passed through the strait on Monday with navy escort. Other results are generic definitions of the number 'two' or general war context.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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“the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said through state media: “Repeated warning: We warn all vessels intending to transit the strait; the only safe route for passing through the Strait of Hormuz is the corridor previously announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran””
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of news about a Jamaican gospel singer's death and contains no information regarding the IRGC or the Strait of Hormuz.
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https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/05/08/gospel-singer-kuk…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Gospel singer David 'Kukudoo' McDermott has died.A post to his social media pages stated that he died on Friday."It is with a heavy heart that we the family of David 'Kukudoo' McDermott ha…
https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260508/gospel-sin…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Tributes continue to pour in following the death of beloved Jamaican gospel singer Kukudoo, who passed away on Friday at the age of 61. READ MORE HERE: ow.ly/w0Fm50YWNFs
https://x.com/NationwideRadio/status/2052893819331350635
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