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Trump warns he has ordered US military to obliterate Iran if assassinated

Trump warns he has ordered US military to obliterate Iran if assassinated

President Trump has issued a warning that the U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran following alleged threats against his life. This escalation coincides with the breakdown of recent ceasefire agreements and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks

US demands Iran guarantee Strait of Hormuz is open and stop attacks

Following the dissolution of an interim ceasefire, the U.S. has demanded that Iran guarantee the Strait of Hormuz remains open and halt all attacks on vessels.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over despite ongoing diplomatic talks

Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over despite ongoing diplomatic talks

President Trump has declared the end of the ceasefire agreement with Iran following a week of military strikes, though both nations continue diplomatic talks.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 03:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US continues Iran negotiations despite declared end to ceasefire

US continues Iran negotiations despite declared end to ceasefire

The Trump administration is pursuing private diplomatic channels with Tehran following recent military tensions while demanding public accountability for maritime attacks.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if assassinated by Tehran

Trump threatens to bomb Iran if assassinated by Tehran

President Trump declared that the June ceasefire with Iran is no longer in effect while warning of military retaliation following threats to his life.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran? Right now it's a mystery

Who launched the latest airstrikes against Iran? Right now it's a mystery

Unclaimed airstrikes have struck across Iran, deepening regional uncertainty as Tehran responds with missile volleys against neighboring nations.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Qatar to revive stalled ceasefire

US and Iran hold indirect talks via Qatar to revive stalled ceasefire

The United States has declared a previous ceasefire void following recent military strikes, yet continues indirect communications with Iran via Qatar. Qatari mediators are working to stabilize the situation as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz persist.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 22:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA

US-Iran escalation threatens oil supply recovery, warns IEA

Renewed military conflict between the U.S. and Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting up to 14 million barrels of daily oil shipments. The IEA warns this escalation puts projections for global energy market stabilization in jeopardy.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 18:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal

US and Iran exchange airstrikes and missiles threatening ceasefire deal

Middle East tensions have intensified as the U.S. and Iran engage in escalating fire, placing an interim ceasefire agreement in jeopardy.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 08:36 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter

Iran accuses US of striking Bushehr nuclear plant perimeter

Iran claims a U.S. strike hit the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, a charge the Pentagon denies following its July 8 military operations.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 04:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
Trump hails second night of US strikes on Iran as retribution

Trump hails second night of US strikes on Iran as retribution

U.S. forces conducted a wide-ranging offensive against Iranian military infrastructure following attacks on commercial shipping. The IRGC retaliated with strikes against U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Transport ·10 Jul 2026, 00:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
QatarEnergy suspends LNG expansion plans following Iranian tanker attack

QatarEnergy suspends LNG expansion plans following Iranian tanker attack

QatarEnergy has halted production expansion plans at its Ras Laffan facility as maritime security in the Persian Gulf deteriorates. This decision follows recent military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

US launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

Renewed U.S. airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure have triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, effectively ending the mid-June cease-fire.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 07:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate

US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate

US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran

US military launches second round of strikes against targets in Iran

U.S. forces have launched a second consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets to degrade threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation follows the formal collapse of a ceasefire and has triggered a surge in global oil prices.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 23:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes

Trump declares Iran ceasefire over following escalating military strikes

Following a volatile exchange of military strikes, President Trump has declared an end to the Iran ceasefire, sparking global energy market concerns. The escalation follows attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte

US strikes on Iran were 'absolutely necessary', says NATO chief Mark Rutte

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has defended recent U.S. air strikes on Iran as necessary, highlighting a growing divide among alliance members.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:36 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial shipping, triggering retaliatory fire against bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The escalation has disrupted regional peace efforts and impacted global energy markets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes 80 Iranian targets after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

US strikes 80 Iranian targets after attacks on shipping in Strait of Hormuz

US forces launched strikes on Iranian military infrastructure and vessels in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships. The operation has halted diplomatic negotiations and impacted global energy markets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 05:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches strikes on Iran after commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

US launches strikes on Iran after commercial ship attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, effectively ending a fragile memorandum.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 00:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read