The US and Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
The United States and Iran are crossing each other's red lines, one after the other. The latest hostilities began with an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on June 25, a week after they had signed an interim deal aimed at ending the war.
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National story. 14 articles from 13 sources. Updated Jul 19, 2026.
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3 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Left take here.
Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· The Boston Globe, Seattle Times, +1 more
Center
6 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Center take here.
Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, WHDH Boston, +4 more
Right
4 sourcesIran just crossed Trump’s red line with no end to the war in sight
Ran by 12 outlets across the spectrum· Jonesboro Sun, Green Field Reporter, +1 more
Iran draws ‘red line’ after Trump threatens to expanded military strikes on key infrastructure
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