U.S. and Iran Escalate Gulf Tensions | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are escalating as President Trump warns of more strikes, declaring a ceasefire off the table after Iran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, the U.S. hit Iranian military targets and small boats linked to the Revolutionary Guard, while Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases and even threatening infrastructure like power plants and oil hubs. Iran’s Parliament Speaker declared the era of U.S. bullying is over, as oil prices surged and regional allies like Bahrain and Kuwait sounded missile alerts. The U.S. also revoked Iran’s…