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US-Iran War Live: Iran wants to settle, says Trump as Washington weighs next move

US-Iran War Live: Iran wants to settle, says Trump as Washington weighs next move

President Trump stated Iran wants to settle as U.S. naval blockades and missile strikes expand, threatening critical global shipping routes.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 07:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran to behave

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran to behave

U.S. forces conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets and disabled a vessel breaching a naval blockade, prompting retaliatory strikes from Iran.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Tehran frees US-Iranian woman Dena Karari after almost two years' detention

Tehran frees US-Iranian woman Dena Karari after almost two years' detention

Dena Karari, a U.S.-Iranian dual national, was released from Iran following her December 2024 detention on espionage charges. Her departure follows a gesture of goodwill amid increased military activity between Washington and Tehran.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 04:09 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran threatens to block additional trade routes after US strikes

Iran threatens to block additional trade routes after US strikes

U.S. forces struck Iranian military installations in a coordinated wave of attacks, leading Tehran to threaten the closure of further global energy transit routes.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 21:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

President Donald Trump has announced plans to target Iranian power plants and bridges unless the nation enters negotiations. This threat follows a series of military actions described as a systematic escalation of U.S. operations against Iran.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 20:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Brent and WTI crude prices increased after U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets sparked fears of supply disruptions through key energy shipping routes.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 16:05 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Crude oil benchmarks have climbed as military conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to disrupt energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf exports have dropped significantly following the reimposition of naval blockades and threats to energy infrastructure.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US reimposes Iran naval blockade as Tehran threatens regional energy exports

US reimposes Iran naval blockade as Tehran threatens regional energy exports

The U.S. military has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, marking the collapse of a ceasefire agreement. In response, Iran has threatened to halt all oil and gas exports from the Middle East unless the blockade is lifted.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. resumes Iranian port blockade as Trump declares ceasefire over

U.S. resumes Iranian port blockade as Trump declares ceasefire over

President Trump declared the ceasefire void after recent Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, triggering a massive U.S. military response.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

The administration is pivoting to new investment agreements with Gulf partners as the interim peace deal with Iran collapses following renewed military strikes.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf allies in widening Middle East clash

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf allies in widening Middle East clash

A fresh round of coordinated attacks has shattered a fragile interim cease-fire, pushing the U.S. and Iran toward a widening Middle East conflict.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 17:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Iran Halts Fujairah Oil Shipments as US Conflict Escalates in Strait

Iran Halts Fujairah Oil Shipments as US Conflict Escalates in Strait

Military escalations between the US and Iran have led to a halt in oil shipments from the port of Fujairah, fueling fears of a blockade in critical maritime straits.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

Iranian missile strikes on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz have killed one Indian crew member and wounded several others. This escalation follows a series of U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets, fueling concerns over the safety of the global maritime corridor.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
UAE says Iranian missiles hit two oil tankers, one Indian sailor dead

UAE says Iranian missiles hit two oil tankers, one Indian sailor dead

The UAE Ministry of Defence reported that Iranian missiles hit the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in one death and multiple injuries, prompting the UAE to state it reserves the right to respond to the escalation.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 09:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

The United States has formally ended the ceasefire with Iran, launching a naval blockade and imposing new fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump reinstates Iran blockade, orders 20% toll on Hormuz cargo

Trump reinstates Iran blockade, orders 20% toll on Hormuz cargo

President Trump has reimposed a naval blockade and announced a 20% transit fee for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following intense military exchanges. The policy shift has caused Brent crude prices to climb as shipping companies face significant uncertainty regarding trade costs.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 20:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

The U.S. launched airstrikes against over 140 Iranian targets following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel. Iran responded with reported missile strikes across the region.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 15:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

US and Iran reach initial agreement to open Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have reached an initial agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire amid ongoing military strikes across the Middle East. Mediators from Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt are continuing efforts to establish a framework for a permanent peace agreement.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices spiked following the collapse of a ceasefire and intensified military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Tehran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to traffic amid this escalating conflict.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US State Department evacuated 54,000 people during Middle East conflict

US State Department evacuated 54,000 people during Middle East conflict

Following military strikes in late February, the U.S. State Department coordinated a massive evacuation effort across 15 countries to safely transport approximately 54,000 personnel and private citizens out of the region.

Culture ·13 Jul 2026, 08:07 ·Amelia Stone 5 min read