Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz Following Weekend Ceasefire Pause
After a weekend pause in military strikes, Iran asserts control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and reports no new attacks amid ongoing conflict with the U.S.
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After a weekend pause in military strikes, Iran asserts control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and reports no new attacks amid ongoing conflict with the U.S.
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Iranian-aligned Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers amid a naval blockade, escalating tensions alongside US military strikes on Iran.
CNA Latest News | Jul 23, 2026, 5:48 AM
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Amid escalating tensions, former US President Donald Trump vows retaliatory strikes on Iranian infrastructure following attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:46 PM
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As the United States continues airstrikes targeting Iran, Tehran warns of escalating attacks across the Gulf region, emphasizing that no infrastructure will remain safe without guaranteed Iranian security.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 12:59 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlights dangers of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and casualties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 8:53 AMpolitics
President Trump’s recent primetime address reignited allegations of foreign interference in U.S. elections, focusing on China’s alleged acquisition of voter data, while Iran’s Supreme Leader accused the U.S. of violating ceasefire agreements.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 11:37 PMworld
The US military targeted Iranian defense and missile sites on Greater Tunb Island, escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and causing significant casualties.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:16 PMworld
Less than a month after a memorandum of understanding aimed at peace, the US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and resumed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AM
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Following President Donald Trump's declaration that the ceasefire with Iran was over, the US and Iran engaged in a second day of military strikes, escalating conflict in the Gulf with attacks reported in Kuwait, Bahrain, and southern Iran.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 6:36 AM
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Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms no request to resume talks with the US, while recent US strikes have damaged vital water infrastructure affecting over 120,000 residents.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 27, 2026, 11:41 AM
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GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.
The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AM
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Tehran protests actions of two French diplomats detained earlier this month, accusing them of violating diplomatic norms.
France 24 English | Jul 27, 2026, 9:39 AM
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Iran condemns a Ukrainian strike on its commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea as a violation of international law and signals consequences.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 6:43 AM
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Following a two-week period of continuous attacks, the White House has ceased strikes in the Middle East, while Iran's Foreign Ministry announces progress in talks with Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
NBC Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 5:22 AM
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The Israeli government has authorized the entry of the International Stabilization Force (ISF) into Gaza as part of a US-led peace plan, with deployment details yet to be announced.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:03 AM
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Sen. John Kennedy supports ongoing strikes and blockade against Iran, while Maine Democrats nominate Troy Jackson for Senate; Trump administration grapples with cyclospora outbreaks amid midterm election forecasts.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 10:14 PM
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Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM
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After two weeks of escalating attacks, the US and Iran have halted strikes for a second consecutive day as diplomatic talks show signs of progress.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:05 PM
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Negotiations between Iran and Oman aim to manage the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following renewed US attacks on Iran and ongoing tensions over control of the vital waterway.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 9:24 AM
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UN News | Jul 24, 2026, 10:20 AM
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US President Donald Trump warns of destroying Iranian bridges or power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting stern warnings from Iran and regional concerns.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 AM
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the city lacks legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite earlier calls for his arrest, sparking criticism from a Hamas attack survivor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 2:13 AM
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The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus has resulted in over 1,000 deaths, with cases primarily in the Democratic Republic of Congo and some in Uganda.
Africanews | Jul 22, 2026, 5:55 PM
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Three separate Israeli attacks in Gaza City resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians, including a family of six, amid ongoing military operations.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 1:50 AMShowing 1-24 of 94 articles.