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Oil prices climb 3 percent as market reaction to Iran war persists

Oil prices climb 3 percent as market reaction to Iran war persists

Brent crude oil prices have reached $94.07 as military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts global energy transit. This escalation threatens shipping routes and contributes to rising inflationary pressures.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 00:31 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait

Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait

President Trump has issued a threat to destroy Iranian infrastructure for every vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows significant casualties and rising oil prices during the ongoing conflict.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 22:40 ·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
Rubio warns Iran Strait of Hormuz demands create dangerous global precedent

Rubio warns Iran Strait of Hormuz demands create dangerous global precedent

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Asian leaders at an ASEAN gathering that Iran’s efforts to regulate the Strait of Hormuz threaten global maritime order.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 18:01 ·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
US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets

US military operations against Iran continue with strikes on logistics and drone facilities, triggering air defenses in Tehran and intensifying regional energy trade concerns.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 06:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south

Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south

Iranian forces have conducted a multi-theatre retaliation against U.S. installations across the Gulf, escalating tensions and threatening global oil transit. These strikes followed U.S. airstrikes in southern Iran and included attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·21 Jul 2026, 15:42 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid tenth night of US strikes

Iran attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz amid tenth night of US strikes

Hostilities in the Gulf have escalated as Iranian forces target shipping vessels while the U.S. continues a nightly aerial campaign. The conflict has stalled maritime transit and sent global energy prices to higher levels.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 09:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
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 Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers

Trump vows Iran will 'pay' for killing US soldiers

Following the deaths of two U.S. soldiers in Jordan, President Trump pledged that Iran will pay for its actions as the U.S. continues air strikes.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 06:35 ·Leah Bennett 4 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
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
US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deadly Jordan attack

US military launches new airstrikes on Iran following deadly Jordan attack

The U.S. military has conducted a series of airstrikes against Iranian military facilities in retaliation for a deadly attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. The conflict has escalated to impact regional infrastructure and global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 13:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

US strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard following deadly attack in Jordan

U.S. forces have intensified strikes against Iranian military targets after a fatal attack in Jordan, as the collapse of a peace agreement triggers regional instability.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran suspends commitments on US agreement as 50 reported killed this month

Iran suspends commitments on US agreement as 50 reported killed this month

Tehran has officially abandoned its peace agreement with the US following intense military clashes that have devastated critical infrastructure across the Gulf. This breakdown marks a severe escalation in regional hostilities, impacting both civilian utility services and global maritime transit.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices face new surge risk as emergency global stockpiles dwindle

Oil prices face new surge risk as emergency global stockpiles dwindle

Global energy markets face increased volatility as emergency petroleum reserves reach critical lows amid an escalating conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that exhausted spare capacity and potential supply disruptions could push oil prices toward the $100-per-barrel threshold.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Iran supreme leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

Iran supreme leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

Iran’s leadership has formally abandoned its peace agreement with the US following an escalation in hostilities that resulted in American troop deaths. The conflict has increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure and regional sites, further destabilizing the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 22:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran says MoU suspended as US strikes kill 50 and disrupt infrastructure

Iran says MoU suspended as US strikes kill 50 and disrupt infrastructure

Iran has formally abandoned its interim peace agreement with the United States following an escalation in infrastructure strikes across the Middle East. The collapse of the diplomatic framework has led to intensified military action and mounting humanitarian concerns in the region.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read