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US pauses Iran strikes amid concerns over depleted missile stockpiles

US pauses Iran strikes amid concerns over depleted missile stockpiles

The United States has abruptly paused its airstrikes on Iran amid rising Pentagon concerns over depleted missile reserves and long production lags.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day

US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day

As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 14:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran vows retaliation after alleged Ukrainian strike on Caspian cargo ship

Iran vows retaliation after alleged Ukrainian strike on Caspian cargo ship

Iran has vowed retaliation following a strike on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Caspian Sea that killed one sailor and injured three others.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 07:11 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress

US and Iran pause strikes as diplomatic talks progress

The United States and Iran suspended military strikes for consecutive nights, creating a temporary opening for diplomatic channels to gain traction.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 20:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US expands airstrikes in Iran to target critical infrastructure and bridges

US expands airstrikes in Iran to target critical infrastructure and bridges

The United States has widened its aerial campaign against Iran to target critical infrastructure, bridges, and utilities following the collapse of an interim ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 14:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens

Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on southern Saudi Arabia, opening a volatile new front as regional conflict deepens and threatens energy routes.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US missiles strike Iran as de‑escalation path remains uncertain

US missiles strike Iran as de‑escalation path remains uncertain

US missiles struck Iranian targets following thirteen straight nights of air attacks, prompting retaliation and casting uncertainty on de-escalation.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump switched planes in Turkey due to credible Iranian threat

Trump switched planes in Turkey due to credible Iranian threat

President Donald Trump abruptly switched aircraft leaving Ankara after intelligence agencies detected a credible security threat from Iranian proxy forces.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 05:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens major strike on Iran as Houthis block Red Sea

Trump threatens major strike on Iran as Houthis block Red Sea

President Donald Trump warned of major military punishment against Iran if the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea continued, following strikes on two Saudi oil tankers.

World ·25 Jul 2026, 04:08 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Indian crew safe after LPG tanker Meda attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The Indian Embassy confirmed the safety of 28 seafarers following an attack on the Mozambique-flagged Meda tanker in Iranian territorial waters. The incident highlights the growing risks to commercial shipping amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets

US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets

The escalating conflict has triggered a US naval blockade and widespread diplomatic withdrawals as Iranian drone strikes target facilities across the Gulf.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used Arash kamikaze drones to strike U.S. bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for ongoing American air strikes.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

The United States has launched a thirteenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets as Tehran expands hostilities to the Red Sea. President Trump warned of a potential massive operation as global oil markets respond to the ongoing maritime instability.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 13:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade

US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade

Two Chinese-crewed supertankers successfully transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking the first successful passage since the Houthi-declared blockade began. Concurrently, rising tensions have led Tehran to label RAF Fairford a legitimate target for military action.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 10:08 ·Clara West 5 min read
Trump vows major military punishment for Iran after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Trump vows major military punishment for Iran after Houthi Red Sea attacks

Former President Donald Trump has threatened significant military action against Iran and the Houthis following attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The escalation has sent global oil prices surging past $100 a barrel, heightening concerns over maritime trade security.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military targets following Houthi attacks on Saudi-flagged tankers. The escalation has impacted energy markets, with Brent crude reaching $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. carries out 12th straight night of strikes as threats to oil trade deepen

U.S. carries out 12th straight night of strikes as threats to oil trade deepen

U.S. forces target Iranian maritime and missile facilities as the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz halts Iraqi production and disrupts commercial shipping.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

The Pentagon is expanding its war-fighting footprint in the Middle East following the death of a fourth U.S. service member amid nightly strikes against Iran.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read