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US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile

US urges Hormuz security as Iran escalates threats, UAE detects missile

The US pressed the UAE to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iranian threats and a missile launch that triggered a rare public shelter alert.

World ·20 Aug 2026, 00:40 ·Leah Bennett 6 min read
Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

The Iranian army has announced a $30,000 reward for killing or capturing US military personnel, with double the amount offered to women. Army chief Amir Hatami stated the plan followed citizen requests.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 02:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Iran rejects Trump plan to declare Strait of Hormuz US territory

Iranian officials have strongly rejected U.S. statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid maritime attacks and stalled negotiations.

World ·15 Aug 2026, 12:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear

Ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz as status of U.S.-Iran talks remain unclear

An attack on a merchant vessel near the Strait of Hormuz has caused global oil prices to rebound while Iran denies U.S. claims of bilateral negotiations.

World ·4 Aug 2026, 15:43 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

Trump says he will hold off on new Iran attack in hope of quick deal

President Donald Trump suspended a planned U.S. military strike against Iran after regional governments requested a pause to finalize a framework agreement.

World ·2 Aug 2026, 07:43 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran missile attack ends ceasefire, prompting US retaliatory strikes

Iran missile attack ends ceasefire, prompting US retaliatory strikes

A surprise Iranian missile barrage ended a week-long ceasefire in the Middle East, leading to joint U.S. and Saudi airstrikes on targets in Iraq and Iran.

World ·31 Jul 2026, 13:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Shell profits double to nearly $10bn on jump in oil and gas prices

Shell profits double to nearly $10bn on jump in oil and gas prices

Shell's net profits more than doubled to nearly $10bn, driven by surging wholesale energy prices amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Business ·30 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

Trump and Netanyahu explored all Iran options including attack, Israeli official says

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House to explore options to curb Iran's nuclear program.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 22:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Houthis target Saudi oil sites as Yemen truce unravels

Houthis target Saudi oil sites as Yemen truce unravels

A fragile four-year peace in Yemen is fracturing as military actions and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities threaten global energy markets.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 18:13 ·Leah Bennett 4 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
Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics

Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics

An Israeli air strike in northern Gaza killed Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser al-Maqadma, the head of the Hamas-led police force, along with other casualties.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 08:03 ·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
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 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
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
Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats

Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats

Tehran has rejected a U.S. ultimatum regarding maritime interference, warning that strikes on its infrastructure will trigger attacks on regional facilities.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iraq says war with Iran has cut oil revenue by $40bn since conflict began

Iraq says war with Iran has cut oil revenue by $40bn since conflict began

Iraq's oil ministry states the war with Iran has cost the country $40 billion as shipping disruptions and rerouted exports hit the nation's energy sector.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 20:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night

US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the $37.5 billion cost estimate amid mounting pressure for supplemental funding and growing election-year scrutiny.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 11:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump says the United States is 'not finished' with Iran

Trump says the United States is 'not finished' with Iran

President Donald Trump has vowed to continue military operations against Iran, estimating the nation faces decades of reconstruction as regional tensions spike.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read