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Strait of Hormuz

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two US troops killed and one missing after Iranian attack in Jordan

Two U.S. service members were killed and another went missing following Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks on a base in Jordan.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 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 forces strike Iranian infrastructure as Iran attacks regional allies

US forces strike Iranian infrastructure as Iran attacks regional allies

The United States has shifted military strikes toward critical Iranian infrastructure amid a wide-reaching Iranian retaliation targeting US allies in the Middle East.

Politics ·18 Jul 2026, 07:01 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates

The US has expanded its air campaign against Iranian military and energy infrastructure as tensions escalate over control of the strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 06:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night as oil prices rise

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night as oil prices rise

A week of US airstrikes against Iranian military and logistics hubs has triggered a spike in global energy prices and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 05:01 ·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
US strikes Iranian bridges and port tower as Hormuz conflict intensifies

US strikes Iranian bridges and port tower as Hormuz conflict intensifies

United States forces expanded their aerial campaign against Iran, hitting critical transport infrastructure in an effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US strikes continue on Iran; Malcolm Roberts criticised for antisemitic post

US strikes continue on Iran; Malcolm Roberts criticised for antisemitic post

The United States and Iran have engaged in escalating military exchanges over the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a dramatic decline in maritime traffic.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 02:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
U.S. fires a new wave of strikes on Iran and hits a tanker trying to skirt its blockade

U.S. fires a new wave of strikes on Iran and hits a tanker trying to skirt its blockade

United States forces have intensified aerial campaigns and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics ·16 Jul 2026, 00:03 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
Trump scraps his Hormuz shipping charge idea but presses ahead with an Iran blockade

Trump scraps his Hormuz shipping charge idea but presses ahead with an Iran blockade

The US has abandoned proposed cargo tolls in the Strait of Hormuz while resuming a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of a ceasefire.

Politics ·14 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iranian cruise missiles targeted two national tankers, causing one death, eight injuries, and material damage.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 11:06 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
US military launches third night of strikes against Iran

US military launches third night of strikes against Iran

The U.S. military has launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iranian forces following cruise missile attacks on commercial tankers. President Trump has also announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics ·14 Jul 2026, 04:03 ·Marcus Hale 4 min read
Trump says US should be reimbursed for taking control of Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US should be reimbursed for taking control of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump suggests the US should be paid for acting as the 'guardian angel' of the strategic waterway following escalating missile exchanges with Iran.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates

The U.S. and Iran reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz following a weekend of heavy missile and drone strikes.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 12:04 ·Elena Marsh 4 min read
Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Global markets face extreme volatility following US airstrikes on Iran and a subsequent temporary ceasefire. The conflict has disrupted oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Kuwaiti offshore oil platform hit as Iran and US trade fire

Kuwaiti offshore oil platform hit as Iran and US trade fire

Escalating military strikes between the US and Iran have expanded across the Gulf, resulting in civilian infrastructure damage in Kuwait and surrounding states.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 05:04 ·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