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Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

Donald Trump says he cancelled Iran strikes after Middle East allies’ request

President Trump has halted military action against Iran to allow for negotiations on denuclearization and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 12:31 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

Trump expresses frustration with Netanyahu before White House meeting

Tensions rise between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of a White House meeting following the public leak of Israeli intelligence regarding Iran.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 19:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting

Brent crude oil hits $100 per barrel amid Middle East fighting

Brent crude hit its highest price since May as Red Sea attacks threaten global oil flows, triggering Wall Street declines and draining U.S. strategic reserves.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 19:06 ·Priya Raman 3 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 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 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
Tensions escalate as Iran and U.S. continue to exchange strikes

Tensions escalate as Iran and U.S. continue to exchange strikes

The United States and Iran have engaged in a series of military strikes across the Middle East, jeopardizing a fragile peace deal and targeting critical infrastructure.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:04 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran exchange strikes over Strait of Hormuz as Kuwait is hit

US and Iran exchange strikes over Strait of Hormuz as Kuwait is hit

Military conflict intensifies in West Asia as the US and Iran trade strikes, leading to critical infrastructure damage in Kuwait and soaring global oil prices.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US strikes Iran for seventh night in row after bridges and tower destroyed

US strikes Iran for seventh night in row after bridges and tower destroyed

The United States has expanded its airstrikes against Iranian military and energy infrastructure, leading to retaliatory missile attacks across several regional nations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 04:03 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify

Gulf states come under Iranian fire as US strikes intensify

Tehran has targeted US facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan in response to a sustained US military campaign against Iranian infrastructure.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 15:04 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Trump sets deadline for potential military strikes against Iran

Trump sets deadline for potential military strikes against Iran

The US has threatened comprehensive infrastructure destruction if Iran fails to meet conditions by April 7. This follows an intensifying naval blockade.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 22:07 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US and Iran trade missile strikes amid escalating Strait of Hormuz conflict

US and Iran trade missile strikes amid escalating Strait of Hormuz conflict

Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified, with Iranian strikes impacting multiple nations and the U.S. conducting strikes on military targets. The conflict has jeopardized an interim ceasefire and led the U.S. to revoke a license for the sale of Iranian crude oil.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 21:00 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Gulf after heavy US military hits

Iran launches retaliatory strikes across Gulf after heavy US military hits

Following U.S. strikes on 140 Iranian military targets, Tehran launched retaliatory attacks across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman. The escalation threatens regional stability and disrupts maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed

US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran again says strait of Hormuz is closed

US forces have targeted Iranian military sites following IRGC attacks on commercial ships. The escalation risks collapsing a 60-day diplomatic window for a nuclear deal.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read