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US pauses Iran strikes amid concerns over depleted missile stockpiles

US pauses Iran strikes amid concerns over depleted missile stockpiles

The United States has abruptly paused its airstrikes on Iran amid rising Pentagon concerns over depleted missile reserves and long production lags.

World ·28 Jul 2026, 01:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day

US and Iran hold indirect talks via Oman as military pause enters third day

As a military pause between the United States and Iran enters its third day, Omani intermediaries are brokering indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·27 Jul 2026, 14:10 ·Leah Bennett 3 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
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
US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets

US launches 13th night of strikes on Iran as Tehran hits Gulf targets

The escalating conflict has triggered a US naval blockade and widespread diplomatic withdrawals as Iranian drone strikes target facilities across the Gulf.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used Arash kamikaze drones to strike U.S. bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for ongoing American air strikes.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour claims

US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labour claims

The US has enacted new tariffs ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent on 60 nations, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labour prohibitions. This move has triggered international criticism and potential legal challenges at the World Trade Organization.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

US carries out 12th night of strikes on Iran as Houthis hit Saudi tanker

U.S. forces have conducted strikes against Iranian military targets following Houthi attacks on Saudi-flagged tankers. The escalation has impacted energy markets, with Brent crude reaching $100 per barrel.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 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
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
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
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
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
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
Iran Supreme Leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

Iran Supreme Leader warns of unforgettable lessons if US attacks continue

The conflict has entered a volatile phase as Iran formally withdrew from a diplomatic agreement following the deaths of two American service members in Jordan. Military officials from both sides are now signaling a move toward more aggressive, full-scale offensive operations.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran amid escalating military conflict

US reimposes naval blockade on Iran amid escalating military conflict

The US has reinforced a naval blockade on Iran following a series of strikes on military and civilian infrastructure, effectively ending a June interim deal. This escalation has disrupted transit in the Strait of Hormuz, causing significant volatility in global oil markets.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read