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Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

Iran and US trade strikes as mediation talks begin for ten-day ceasefire

The United States and Iran are engaged in a period of high-intensity military operations while indirect mediators propose a 10-day ceasefire. The conflict has severely restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting regional stability and global energy prices.

Transport ·21 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

Trump vows retaliation as US launches 10th consecutive strike on Iran

The US has intensified its campaign against Iranian military assets following deadly attacks on service members. The conflict has expanded to include regional infrastructure damage and maritime disruptions.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths

US launches new strikes on Iran as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths

President Trump has warned that Iran will pay a heavy price for the deaths of American soldiers as the U.S. conducts its tenth night of airstrikes.

News ·21 Jul 2026, 03:46 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Trump vows retaliation as Iran tensions rise following US troop deaths

Following the deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan and Iraq, President Trump has directed military leadership to ensure Iran faces consequences for the loss of life.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 21:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after death of another service member

US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after death of another service member

U.S. forces launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran following the death of another service member as the interim cease-fire deal collapsed.

World ·20 Jul 2026, 02:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran as regional conflict escalates

US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran as regional conflict escalates

Military tensions have escalated following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan, prompting an expanded US aerial campaign against Iran.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran threatens US with unforgettable lessons after military deaths

Iran threatens US with unforgettable lessons after military deaths

The United States and Iran have entered a cycle of retaliation following a drone strike in Jordan, leading to the collapse of a recent peace agreement.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after two troops killed in Jordan

US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after two troops killed in Jordan

Tensions have escalated in the Middle East after an Iranian attack in Jordan killed two U.S. service members, prompting President Trump to order retaliatory strikes.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 01:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Two US troops killed and one missing following Iranian attack in Jordan

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

Two U.S. service members were killed and a third remains missing following an Iranian ballistic missile and drone attack on a base in Jordan on July 17, 2026.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 20:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran escalates Gulf missile attacks and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran escalates Gulf missile attacks and declares Strait of Hormuz closed

Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling the collapse of a de-escalation agreement amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges. The conflict has impacted regional infrastructure and raised global oil prices.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read

Iran displays anti-US billboards as military strikes intensify

Tehran is using city-wide billboards to threaten American leadership while U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure leave civilians facing urgent energy restrictions.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US military launches seventh night of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

US forces have expanded aerial operations targeting Iranian military assets near the Strait of Hormuz amid a widening regional conflict. Neighboring nations report retaliatory strikes, prompting regional infrastructure damage and a rise in global oil prices.

Transport ·18 Jul 2026, 12:35 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Tehran displays banners depicting Trump family in coffins amid tensions

Tehran displays banners depicting Trump family in coffins amid tensions

New murals have appeared across Tehran amid rising military hostilities, including U.S. airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure and retaliatory strikes.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Fresh US strikes revive fear, uncertainty among Iranians

US-Iran War Live Updates: Fresh US strikes revive fear, uncertainty among Iranians

Fresh U.S. military strikes have shattered a fragile ceasefire, intensifying regional conflict and disrupting global energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran warns of Gulf infrastructure strikes as Strait of Hormuz red line

Iran warns of Gulf infrastructure strikes as Strait of Hormuz red line

Tehran has vowed retaliatory strikes against regional energy and transport assets as direct military engagement with the United States intensifies.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 13:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 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
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
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
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