Iran Threatens to Block More Trade Routes Amid US Military Strikes
Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
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Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
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The United States conducted a seven-hour military operation targeting Iranian sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed naval blockades and rising oil prices, while Iran claimed retaliatory strikes on US facilities.
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The International Maritime Organization calls for restraint and dialogue following overnight strikes that killed at least two seafarers and disrupted a vital global shipping route.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 8:07 PMpolitics
Six high-profile performers, including singers and a popular streamer, will entertain fans before the men’s World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
The Hill | Jul 14, 2026, 6:58 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.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 14, 2026, 4:34 PMworld
President Trump reverses his proposal to charge a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, opting instead for trade deals with Gulf states as the US plans to resume a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 3:39 PMworld
Hardline Iranian MPs propose legislation to assert control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, challenging potential negotiations as US-Iran tensions escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 1:53 PMgeneral
June inflation in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since March, aided by a decline in gas prices following negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 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 AMglobal-institutions
The UN reiterates support for the ICC in prosecuting grave crimes, responding to US calls for dismantling the court.
UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 11:03 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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The US government has reimbursed companies for tariffs collected under former President Donald Trump’s policies after the Supreme Court declared them illegal.
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After the 2026 FIFA World Cup set new attendance and TV viewership records, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced plans to discuss expanding the tournament from 48 to 64 teams.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 11:13 PM
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On Monday, July 13th, 2026, President Donald Trump reinstated a US naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and announced plans to impose substantial fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a mocking response from Tehran.
France 24 English | Jul 13, 2026, 10:51 PM
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The 2026 World Cup marks a historic milestone as the highest-ranked teams in FIFA's standings all advance to the semi-final stage.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 13, 2026, 8:42 PM
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On July 13, 2026, President Donald Trump declared that the United States will assume control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran's violation of an existing agreement.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
world
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.
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