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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.