Iran Threatens to Block More Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes
Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
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Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
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The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AMpolitics
As U.S. airstrikes on Iran enter a fourth consecutive day, lawmakers question the Pentagon on escalating war expenses.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:41 PMworld
Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMworld
Following escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump reverses his plan to impose a transit fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf States.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 PM
general
President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 3:09 AM
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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:59 AM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:24 PM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the path to resolving nuclear issues and stabilizing oil prices remains uncertain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
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The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears increasingly unlikely as both nations engaged in exchanges of fire over the weekend. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress returns from recess facing critical deadlines.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 12:59 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
Brent crude oil prices rise sharply as Washington and Tehran exchange attacks over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 2:34 AM
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
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge the killing of his father in US-Israeli airstrikes, while US President Donald Trump threatens missile strikes on Iran.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 5:04 PM
politics
Following an exchange of strikes near the strategic oil chokepoint, the U.S. insists Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping and that Iranian forces are not targeting vessels.
The Hill | Jul 11, 2026, 7:18 AM
world
US President Donald Trump confirms continuation of negotiations with Iran amid escalating tensions, while declaring the June ceasefire ended.
ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 4:28 PM
politics
Following consecutive days of military exchanges, concerns escalate over potential broader conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 10, 2026, 1:47 PMpolitics
Israeli intelligence reportedly alerted the U.S. to a fresh assassination threat from Iran against former President Trump amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The Hill | Jul 10, 2026, 6:51 AM
world
US media report Israel has alerted the United States to a specific and fresh assassination plan by Iran targeting former President Donald Trump amid rising US-Iran tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 10, 2026, 3:25 AM
general
Fresh attacks by Iran on US military infrastructure in Gulf states strain a fragile ceasefire, while gas prices fluctuate due to disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR News | Jul 9, 2026, 7:06 PM
politics
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
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
world
The burial of Iran's slain Supreme Leader coincides with a major escalation in US-Iran conflict, including US airstrikes targeting around 90 Iranian military sites.
Africanews | Jul 9, 2026, 1:24 AM
politics
The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged strikes in violation of a recent ceasefire, with President Trump announcing the end of the interim deal amid escalating tensions.
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