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Oil prices slide on reports of Pakistan-backed US-Iran talks

Oil prices slide on reports of Pakistan-backed US-Iran talks

Crude benchmarks declined Friday following reports of diplomatic efforts to ease US-Iran tensions, though Middle East shipping risks continue to weigh on the market.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Elena Marsh 2 min read
Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions are heard near a US base in northern Iraq as US-Iran fighting escalates

Explosions rocked northern Iraq as U.S. forces intercepted explosive-laden drones amid a widening military conflict. The clashes center on control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain and Jordan as US continues attacks

Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain and Jordan as US continues attacks

Iran has launched drone strikes against US military facilities in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for a continuous US bombing campaign. The conflict has expanded to include Houthi naval blockades and surging oil prices.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Houthis and Iran attack Saudi tankers as US strikes Iran for 12th night

Houthis and Iran attack Saudi tankers as US strikes Iran for 12th night

The Middle East conflict intensifies as Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers coincide with a prolonged US bombing campaign against Iranian military targets.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump threatens Iranian nuclear site as US strikes enter 12th night

Trump threatens Iranian nuclear site as US strikes enter 12th night

The U.S. has expanded military operations into central Iran, threatening nuclear facilities while Houthi blockades drive global oil prices to about $94 a barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US bombs Iran for 12th straight night as conflict costs $37.5 billion

US bombs Iran for 12th straight night as conflict costs $37.5 billion

US forces intensify airstrikes against Iranian military targets as the conflict's financial toll climbs and threats to strike nuclear facilities grow.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Oil prices hit $95 a barrel as Iran war and Houthi threats escalate

Oil prices hit $95 a barrel as Iran war and Houthi threats escalate

Global oil prices surged to a six-week high following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran and threats by Houthi militants to block vital energy arteries.

Business ·22 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq loses more than $40 billion in revenue as war with Iran disrupts oil exports

Iraq has lost over $40 billion in revenue due to a sharp decline in oil exports following a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks

Trump threatens to bomb Iranian infrastructure over Strait of Hormuz attacks

The U.S. warns of targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure as tensions soar over commercial shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, driving Brent Crude to $95.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 19:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

US attacks Iran for 11th consecutive night

US air strikes targeted Iranian military infrastructure as President Trump threatened nuclear sites and Houthi rebels announced a naval blockade in the Red Sea.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US military identifies Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton killed by drone in Iraq

US military identifies Sgt Michael Emmanuel Swinton killed by drone in Iraq

Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was killed while attempting to disarm an Iranian drone in Iraq. His death follows other recent American fatalities linked to Iranian operations.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump threatens imminent U.S. strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site

Trump threatens imminent U.S. strikes on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site

The U.S. intends to strike a fortified underground tunnel complex in Iran amid reports that centrifuges may have been moved to the site.

Politics ·22 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
US strikes Iran for 10th night as Tehran attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait

US strikes Iran for 10th night as Tehran attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait

Tensions escalate as the US targets Iranian military sites following the death of American soldiers, while Tehran strikes shipping and regional allies.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

US Central Command has intensified airstrikes against Iranian air defenses and command centers following the deaths of American service members.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 09:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes Iran after troop deaths in Jordan following collapse of peace deal

US strikes Iran after troop deaths in Jordan following collapse of peace deal

Following the collapse of an interim peace agreement, the U.S. is intensifying its military campaign against Iranian targets after a fatal drone strike. The conflict now extends to critical utility infrastructure and threatens stability across the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 18:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes Iran after American troops killed in Jordan

US strikes Iran after American troops killed in Jordan

A ceasefire has collapsed following a deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan, prompting retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian military and energy infrastructure. The escalation has expanded across the region, causing major disruptions to oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 17:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US and Iran Launch Fresh Strikes After Two Troops Die in Jordan

US and Iran Launch Fresh Strikes After Two Troops Die in Jordan

The US has launched a direct military campaign against the IRGC following a lethal attack on a base in Jordan, effectively ending the recent ceasefire. Iran has responded with large-scale drone strikes against American military installations in Kuwait.

Politics ·19 Jul 2026, 15:02 ·Marcus Hale 3 min read
US Strikes Iran to Punish It for Attack That Killed 2 Troops

US Strikes Iran to Punish It for Attack That Killed 2 Troops

Following a lethal attack on Al-Azraq Air Base, the US has targeted Iranian military infrastructure and reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The conflict has expanded across the region as diplomatic efforts fail and global oil prices rise.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 13:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
U.S. strikes Iran after 2 service members killed, 1 missing in attack on Jordan base

U.S. strikes Iran after 2 service members killed, 1 missing in attack on Jordan base

President Trump has ordered new strikes on Iranian infrastructure following a deadly attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The escalation follows a collapse in diplomatic deals and increasing instability across the Middle East.

Politics ·19 Jul 2026, 02:01 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan

US military says two service members killed in Iranian strike in Jordan

The US military reported two service members killed and another missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone strikes in Jordan.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 01:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read