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The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran has stopped commercial shipping to Iraq’s only deep-water port, severely impacting the country’s economy.
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world
A pause in hostilities between Iran and the United States offers temporary relief for Gulf shipping and global oil markets amid ongoing tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 1:19 PM
us
After nearly five months of conflict, the US halts bombing campaign on Iran as Pentagon reports increased troop casualties and diplomatic talks continue.
Guardian US | Jul 27, 2026, 11:56 AM
politics
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory strikes by the U.S. and Saudi Arabia on Tehran-backed militias in Iraq and raising fears of a wider regional war.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 10:51 PM
politics
The Pentagon has reclassified recent U.S. military casualties in the Iran conflict under a new category linked to the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury, amid ongoing tensions and scrutiny over the war's toll.
The Hill | Jul 29, 2026, 9:45 PM
world
A series of strikes and military actions across the Middle East raise fears of wider conflict as Iran rejects joint oversight proposals for the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 6:55 PM
global-institutions
The Security Council convened on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to discuss escalating violence and humanitarian challenges in Gaza and the West Bank following the fragile ceasefire of October 2025.
UN News | Jul 28, 2026, 4:46 PM
politics
The Pentagon’s recent reclassification of U.S. service member deaths in the Iran conflict has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers, who call for transparency and accountability.
The Hill | Jul 28, 2026, 3:16 PM
politics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington to discuss escalating security threats and honor late Ukraine defender Lindsey Graham.
Reason | Jul 28, 2026, 2:34 PM
world
Pentagon updates casualty figures amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire agreements between the US and Iran.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 6:24 PM
world
Brent crude falls below $88 a barrel following a temporary halt in US-Iran attacks, raising hopes for conflict resolution and easing energy supply concerns.
BBC World | Jul 27, 2026, 11:43 AM
general
Diplomatic discussions between Iran and Oman show advancement on managing shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, while US-Iran hostilities and regional security incidents continue.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 27, 2026, 8:55 AM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-07-27T01-11-45-294Z-senator-john-kennedy-discusses-saudi-nuclear-deal-and-u-s-war-policy-on-face-the-wikimedia-480.webp)
politics
Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy addressed concerns about the Saudi civil nuclear deal and U.S. military involvement in the Middle East during a July 26, 2026 interview.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 1:11 AM
world
After nearly two weeks of bombing, the US has paused its attacks on Iran, leading Tehran to suspend its regional retaliatory strikes.
Al Jazeera | Jul 27, 2026, 12:31 AM
politics
Four U.S. service members killed in Jordan and Iraq in July are now listed separately from Iran war casualties, amid Pentagon data discrepancies and nearly 100 reported injuries since July 7.
CBS Politics | Jul 27, 2026, 12:15 AM
us
The Pentagon quietly revised its official casualty database, adding over 140 wounded service members and introducing a new category for recent operations, sparking debate over how to count casualties in the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Guardian US | Jul 26, 2026, 11:47 PM
general
Ohio Republican Mike Turner emphasizes continued pressure on Iran to prevent nuclear ambitions but acknowledges challenges in resolving the conflict.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 26, 2026, 11:26 PM
politics
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations asserts the military is fully equipped for operations against Iran despite reports of dwindling arms supplies.
NBC Politics | Jul 26, 2026, 11:25 PM
world
The Pentagon’s official casualty count no longer includes four American troops killed in recent US-Iran fighting, raising questions about how the conflict’s impact on service members is recorded.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 11:14 PM
politics
A CBS News/YouGov survey reveals widespread public perception that the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict has been more challenging than initially anticipated by the Trump administration.
The Hill | Jul 26, 2026, 10:12 PM
general
Four U.S. troops killed in recent Iran conflict are no longer included in the official Iran war death toll but listed under a new 'Overseas Operations' category, prompting questions about casualty accounting.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 PM
politics
Reports suggest the U.S. may consider strikes in Mali to dismantle terrorist strongholds, with national security as the primary rationale rather than religious persecution.
Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:38 AM
world
A lull in US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks has sparked hopes for renewed talks, while reports indicate Washington is restraining further escalation due to dwindling military supplies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:27 AM
world
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