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Strait of Hormuz

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
Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan after US launches wave of attacks

Iran strikes Kuwait and Jordan after US launches wave of attacks

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has escalated as strikes hit Kuwait and Jordan, while drone attacks target gas vessels in Egypt and oil sites in Saudi Arabia.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:55 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran resume war over control of the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have returned to direct conflict over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, triggering regional spillover and severe economic strain.

World ·30 Jul 2026, 15:49 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as U.S., Saudi Arabia target militias in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi forces have targeted Iran-backed militias in Iraq following a series of missile attacks on Jordan and U.S. bases. The hostilities have triggered a surge in global oil prices and increased instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 18:45 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran’s allies in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi Arabia strike Iran’s allies in Iraq

The United States and Saudi Arabia conducted joint airstrikes against Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq following drone attacks directed by the IRGC.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices tumble as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz

Brent and WTI crude prices tumbled on Monday following a cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran. The move raises hopes for restored shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Priya Raman 3 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
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 and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange attacks, leading to stalled shipping and rising global energy costs.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 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 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