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Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.

World ·26 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade

US-Iran War Live Updates: Chinese supertankers pass Bab el-Mandeb despite Houthi blockade

Two Chinese-crewed supertankers successfully transited the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking the first successful passage since the Houthi-declared blockade began. Concurrently, rising tensions have led Tehran to label RAF Fairford a legitimate target for military action.

Politics ·24 Jul 2026, 10:08 ·Clara West 5 min read
Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthis Say They Attacked 2 Saudi Oil Tankers In Red Sea As US Strikes Iran

Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for striking two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the U.S. military conducts strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

Trump expands US force deployment as Iran war kills fourth service member

The Pentagon is expanding its war-fighting footprint in the Middle East following the death of a fourth U.S. service member amid nightly strikes against Iran.

World ·23 Jul 2026, 04:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 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
US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack

The Pentagon has confirmed that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is believed to be deceased following an Iranian attack in Jordan that also killed two other soldiers.

World ·22 Jul 2026, 05:03 ·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
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
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 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
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
US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure as conflict over strait grows

US strikes Iranian bridges and infrastructure as conflict over strait grows

Following a collapsed ceasefire, the US military is targeting Iranian bridges and energy hubs, disrupting regional infrastructure and global shipping lanes.

Transport ·17 Jul 2026, 22:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
US expands airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and port facilities

US expands airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and port facilities

The United States has expanded its aerial campaign against Iran, targeting critical infrastructure and maritime facilities, which has triggered retaliatory strikes throughout the region.

World ·17 Jul 2026, 20:37 ·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
US forces launch new strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz attacks

US forces launch new strikes on Iran following Strait of Hormuz attacks

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have reached a critical point as U.S. military forces launch extensive strikes against Iranian targets. The escalation follows an attack on a container ship and threatens the future of the interim ceasefire.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
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 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