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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict.

Updated July 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM AKDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. The strikes came during the dayslong funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed at the beginning of the war.

Updated July 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM AKDT Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing calls to end his campaign after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault. The alleged incident, which the woman said happened nearly five years ago, was first reported by Politico. NPR has not independently verified the claims. Platner has denied the allegations.

They looked beaten. And out. Argentina, the defending World Cup champion and No. 1-ranked team, was down 2-0 late against Egypt. Then, in a span of just 13 remarkable minutes, Argentina scored not once, not twice, but three times, capping a comeback for the ages and leaving Egypt stunned and shellshocked. For much of the game in Atlanta, Egypt was in control, hobbling Argentina early.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC advised Olympic sports bodies on Tuesday to end a three-year program vetting Russians for neutral status ahead of qualifying events for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The move was expected since the International Olympic Committee advised two months ago that athletes from Belarus, Russia's military ally in the full military invasion of Ukraine, should be allowed again to compete with their full national identity.

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Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:55 AM AKDT The U.S. men's national soccer team's World Cup run ended Monday with a 4-1 loss to Belgium. After the game, attention returned to FIFA's controversial decision to let U.S. striker Folarin Balogun play, even though he was handed a red card during the July 1 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA had delayed Balogun's suspension by a year after President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to discuss the decision.

A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges that the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran. Lawyers with the left-leaning Public Citizen Litigation Group argue that the administration began sharing information about the applications with Iran in March 2025.

Updated July 7, 2026 at 6:02 AM AKDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Two ships were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. One of the ships was a tanker traveling off the coast of Oman that caught fire, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center.

A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C. alleges the Trump administration is divulging details of Iranian asylum seekers to the government of Iran. Lawyers with the left-leaning Public Citizen Litigation Group argue the administration began sharing information about the applications with Iran in March 2025. Since then, U.S. government officials have "periodically mailed or hand delivered immigration files of Iranians" in immigration custody to the Iranian government, according to the complaint.