US Military Launches Hundreds of Air Strikes Across Iran Amid Rising Tensions
At least 35 killed and 300 wounded in US attacks targeting southern Iran and Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire; regional instability escalates.
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At least 35 killed and 300 wounded in US attacks targeting southern Iran and Strait of Hormuz despite ceasefire; regional instability escalates.
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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 AMworld
Ambiguities in a hastily drafted memorandum of understanding have led to conflicting interpretations between Iran and other regional actors, complicating control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PM
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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, 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
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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A new wave of US strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran’s IRGC targeting US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating an already fragile ceasefire.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 10:03 AM
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A new round of US air and naval strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran’s IRGC on US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating conflict and threatening a fragile ceasefire.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 9:52 AM
world
A recent Memorandum of Understanding outlines Iran's commitment to allow safe commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, but conflicting claims and military actions continue to escalate tensions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 13, 2026, 4:38 AM
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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
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Amid escalating tensions, US military forces have conducted a third series of strikes on Iran within a week following Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declaration closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 7:18 AM
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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
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Amid escalating tensions, US President Donald Trump warns of military strikes on Iran if assassination attempts occur, while the US pushes for Iran to pledge safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 11, 2026, 3:56 AM
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
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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.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 9:35 AM
politics
The U.S. military targeted approximately 90 Iranian sites in response to recent attacks on commercial oil tankers, as tensions escalate and ceasefire efforts falter.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 8:24 AM
world
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
business
French energy firm TotalEnergies has dispatched its inaugural liquefied natural gas shipment from a new Mexican export terminal to Asia, seeking alternatives to chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 8, 2026, 9:20 PM
world
In response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has initiated military strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence permitting Iranian oil sales, escalating tensions in the region.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 11:02 PM
global-institutions
The International Maritime Organization calls for urgent action amid rising piracy incidents and ongoing regional tensions affecting maritime safety.
UN News | Jul 7, 2026, 6:06 AM
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Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, will raise oil output by 188,000 barrels per day starting August amid signs of energy market recovery.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 4:33 AMShowing 73-93 of 93 articles.