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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
Iran escalates regional conflict with missile strikes on Gulf infrastructure

Iran escalates regional conflict with missile strikes on Gulf infrastructure

Hostilities in the Persian Gulf have intensified as Iran targets U.S. military bases and critical infrastructure across multiple nations, ending the ceasefire.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 12:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US military assets across Gulf states

Iran launches drone strikes on US military assets across Gulf states

Tehran's drone and missile campaign targeted multiple military assets across the Gulf in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory. The conflict has triggered regional security alerts and raised concerns regarding potential further military expansion.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 08:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate

US and Iran trade strikes on infrastructure as regional tensions escalate

Tensions between the US and Iran have surged as both nations launch military strikes against infrastructure, raising concerns about regional stability.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 02:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran claims to have downed US aircraft in Jordan after American strikes

Iran claims to have downed US aircraft in Jordan after American strikes

The IRGC claims its missile and drone attacks destroyed U.S. aircraft in Jordan, though Jordan’s military reports intercepting the missiles without damage.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz shipping halts as US and Iran renew hostilities

Strait of Hormuz shipping halts as US and Iran renew hostilities

Global energy transit faces severe disruption as a failed ceasefire leads to a naval blockade and significantly reduced shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 12:02 ·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
US imposes 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods starting July 22

US imposes 25 percent tariffs on Brazilian goods starting July 22

The U.S. is implementing tariffs on Brazilian imports following a yearlong investigation into trade policies. Brazil plans to pursue counter-measures and WTO action in response.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 17:33 ·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
China now outshines United States in favorability in 25 of 36 countries

China now outshines United States in favorability in 25 of 36 countries

For the first time in roughly two decades, a Pew Research Center poll shows a global tilt toward Beijing, with more respondents favoring China than the U.S.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran threatens to block additional trade routes after US strikes

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 21:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US reimposes Iran naval blockade as Tehran threatens regional energy exports

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.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran Halts Fujairah Oil Shipments as US Conflict Escalates in Strait

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait, killing Indian crew member

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.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

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.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 15:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

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.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 10:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

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.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz remains open as US and Iran exchange missile strikes

Strait of Hormuz remains open as US and Iran exchange missile strikes

Vessel traffic continues near the Strait of Hormuz despite intense missile and drone strikes between the United States and Iran. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the military confrontation remain uncertain.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf nations after major US assault

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on Gulf nations after major US assault

Following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian targets, Iran has launched retaliatory attacks against facilities in several Gulf nations. The escalation has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a breakdown in diplomatic ceasefire efforts.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 20:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read