Al Jazeera · July 20, 2026
US bombs Iran for ninth consecutive night as Hormuz tensions escalate
Iranian media report blasts in cities in the far north and far south, including Tabriz and Chabahar.
Truth Score
95/100
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Why this score
The core event of ongoing US military strikes against Iran is corroborated by multiple trusted wire services, including Al Jazeera and NPR. The reports consistently describe a multi-day campaign of airstrikes in response to troop deaths.
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Original report: Al Jazeera