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International · By NoorNews Editorial · July 20, 2026

Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US

Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US

According to a report from the Saudi Gazette, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has characterized the current military situation between Iran and the United States as a 'full-scale war.' The report further alleges that Washington has expanded its military operations to include strikes on Iranian cities hosting nuclear power plants, and that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards have launched retaliatory strikes against targets in Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria.

However, these specific claims remain unverified and are not supported by reporting from major international news wires. While BBC, NPR, and Al Jazeera have confirmed that both the United States and Iran have launched military strikes following the deaths of three U.S. service members, there is no evidence provided by these trusted sources to suggest a 'full-scale war' or strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Additionally, there is no corroboration for the reported Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, or Syria.

NoorNews maintains that the current conflict, while serious, is being reported by international outlets as a series of targeted military exchanges rather than a declared full-scale war. Readers are advised to treat the Saudi Gazette's claims regarding the scope and targets of these strikes with caution, as they deviate significantly from the verified baseline of reporting provided by global news agencies.

Truth Score
20/100
Disputed

Why this score

While trusted sources confirm that the US and Iran have engaged in military strikes following the death of US service members, the claims regarding a 'full-scale war' and specific strikes on Iranian nuclear sites are not supported by any verified wire reports. Furthermore, the report of Iranian strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria is not corroborated by any of the provided trusted news wires.

Red Flags

  • single source
  • inflammatory language
  • unsupported claims of regional escalation

Cross-checked against

  • BBC
  • NPR
  • Al Jazeera

Original report: Saudi Gazette

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