Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over Trump’s Renewed Hostilities with Iran
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
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Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Senate Democrats halt the National Defense Authorization Act to protest President Trump’s actions.
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Tensions escalate as President Trump briefly demands tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping before retreating, amid ongoing conflict and military strikes.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMworld
Following escalating tensions between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump reverses his plan to impose a transit fee, opting instead for investment deals with Gulf States.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 7:31 PMworld
US President Donald Trump abandons plan to impose a 20% charge on commercial cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, replacing it with trade and investment agreements with Gulf states amid ongoing regional tensions.
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UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 12:14 PMus
The US has launched its third consecutive night of strikes on Iran following Donald Trump's announcement to reinstate a maritime blockade and impose tariffs on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian US | Jul 14, 2026, 11:05 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a primetime address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
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US President Donald Trump announced a prime-time address to the nation on Thursday, following his declaration to reimpose a naval blockade on Iran and impose fees on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 2:37 AM
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President Trump announced the U.S. will reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports and charge a 20% toll on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, asserting control over the strategic waterway amid rising tensions with Iran.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 5:09 PM
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Amid escalating tensions and recent attacks, President Donald Trump declares US control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and proposes charging tolls on cargo shipments.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 3:25 PM
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A new wave of US strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran’s IRGC targeting US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating an already fragile ceasefire.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 10:03 AM
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Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea increasingly rely on the US for helium, a critical gas for semiconductor manufacturing, as global supplies tighten due to geopolitical tensions.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 13, 2026, 7:22 AM
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Drone attacks in the Moscow region resulted in fatalities and injuries as Ukraine escalates strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure amid ongoing conflict.
France 24 English | Jul 13, 2026, 6:48 AM
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U.S. Central Command reports precision strikes aimed at curbing Iran's attacks on international shipping continue as tensions escalate.
The Hill | Jul 13, 2026, 4:07 AM
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Brent crude oil prices rise sharply as Washington and Tehran exchange attacks over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 2:34 AM
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Tensions escalate as the US military strikes Iran following attacks on Gulf allies, challenging an interim agreement and impacting global stability.
France 24 English | Jul 12, 2026, 11:53 PM
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Iran and Kuwait experienced fresh attacks as Tehran and Washington clashed over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with conflicting reports on the waterway's status.
ABC Australia News | Jul 12, 2026, 11:45 PM
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a key figure in US foreign policy and supporter of Ukraine, died suddenly at 71 shortly after returning from Kyiv.
BBC World | Jul 12, 2026, 12:29 PM
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Following U.S. military strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump and Iran’s new supreme leader engaged in a war of words on July 12, 2026.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 10:03 AM
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Amid escalating tensions, US military forces have conducted a third series of strikes on Iran within a week following Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declaration closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 12, 2026, 7:18 AM
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At the NATO summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump’s erratic behavior and sharp criticisms of allies raised concerns about the future reliability of US support within the alliance.
Guardian US | Jul 12, 2026, 6:08 AM
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Washington seeks a public commitment from Tehran to stop assaults on vessels in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as tensions escalate with threats from both sides.
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