UN Agencies Urge Diplomacy as US and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz
Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
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Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
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Air defence systems in Gulf states were activated following Iranian attacks targeting US military installations, raising questions about regional security and the durability of a recent ceasefire agreement.
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world
Following escalating military strikes, President Donald Trump announced a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying tensions with Iran.
BBC World | Jul 13, 2026, 4:53 PM
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President Donald Trump declares the U.S. will act as 'Guardian of the Hormuz Strait,' reinstating a blockade on Iranian vessels and charging a 20% fee on cargo for security costs.
CBS Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 3:45 PM
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cites increased attacks and US pressure on Oman as key factors in the breakdown of talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
world
The US military launched fresh strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on July 12, 2026, aiming to reduce Iran’s capacity to target commercial shipping, escalating tensions in the region.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 13, 2026, 2:10 AM
world
Iran and Kuwait experienced fresh attacks as Tehran and Washington clashed over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with conflicting reports on the waterway's status.
ABC Australia News | Jul 12, 2026, 11:45 PM
politics
Following U.S. military strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump and Iran’s new supreme leader engaged in a war of words on July 12, 2026.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 10:03 AM
world
A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 7:51 PM
politics
Iranian officials acknowledged to U.S. advisers that attacks on commercial ships were a mistake, prompting ongoing negotiations amid U.S. demands for a public admission.
CBS Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 10:22 PM
world
A Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran to mediate amid renewed violence, while US-Iran tensions escalate with military strikes and retaliations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 3:36 PM
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says U.S. military efforts, not Iran’s actions, have maintained oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 2:19 PM
general
Recent Iranian attacks on shipping raised oil prices but growing global oil production and alternative routes could reduce Tehran’s economic influence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 10:44 AM
general
Despite recent attacks raising oil prices, alternative routes and increased production could reduce Iran's strategic control over global energy markets.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 10:22 AM
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Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic prisoner in Tehran’s Evin prison, is on hunger strike as Christian arrests surge and the US calls for the release of political detainees.
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President Trump used the older Air Force One to leave Turkey following Secret Service advice, raising questions about the new plane's security amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 2:34 PM
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Following attacks on cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz, US military strikes on Iran continue as President Trump declares interim war agreement over.
Guardian US | Jul 9, 2026, 1:54 PM
world
The United States and Iran engaged in a second consecutive day of strikes on July 9, with explosions reported in Gulf allies Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait. Despite President Trump's readiness to escalate, political risks remain uncertain.
France 24 English | Jul 9, 2026, 12:18 PM
politics
President Trump’s faltering peace deal with Iran complicates legislative priorities as partisan battles intensify ahead of the general election.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 11:08 AM
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Oman has climbed 19 places in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, but negotiations with Iran over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten its recent progress.
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