Oil Prices Fall Over 5% After US and Iran Pause Strikes Amid Middle East Tensions
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices dropped sharply as hopes rise for a diplomatic resolution to recent conflicts affecting key shipping routes.
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Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices dropped sharply as hopes rise for a diplomatic resolution to recent conflicts affecting key shipping routes.
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After 13 consecutive nights of US airstrikes on Iran, no fresh attacks were reported for two days as diplomatic talks continue amid escalating regional tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 26, 2026, 9:26 AM
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Brent crude oil prices rose over 6% to $100 a barrel as military tensions in the Middle East intensified, raising concerns about global energy supplies and economic impacts.
BBC World | Jul 24, 2026, 6:12 AM
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The United States intensified military actions in Iran as Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to surge and prompting political responses in Washington.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 5:57 AM
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Following renewed Iranian attacks on US allies in the Gulf, President Trump signals potential for unprecedented military action against Tehran.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 11:00 PM
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US intelligence investigates potential Russian involvement in Iranian drone attacks on CIA facilities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 2:56 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states Iran is seeking negotiations but remains unprepared for an agreement amid ongoing regional tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 10:59 AM
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US President Donald Trump warns of destroying Iranian bridges or power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting stern warnings from Iran and regional concerns.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 2:30 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleges Iran's direct flights of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members into Yemen have intensified conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping lanes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
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President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, following Saudi strikes on Sanaa International Airport and reports of Iranian directives.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabian exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over escalating disruptions in a key global shipping route.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:54 AM
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President Donald Trump warns Iran will take decades to recover as Tehran expands strikes on Gulf states and its Houthi allies threaten Saudi port blockades.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 3:10 AM
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The United States continued attacks on Iran for a tenth consecutive night, while Iran retaliated with strikes on US military assets and reported fires on tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 10:28 AM
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard claims attacks on US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 21, 2026, 6:48 AM
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Technology shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following gains in US tech stocks, while oil prices eased despite fresh military tensions involving US targets in the Middle East.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:42 AM
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Following the deaths of 10 Indian sailors in attacks on commercial vessels amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, the Indian government has lodged a strong protest with Iran and announced new protective measures.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 2:35 AM
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Average petrol prices in the United States have climbed to $4.00 per gallon, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and a naval blockade announced by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
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Average petrol prices in the United States have reached $4.00 per gallon, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and a naval blockade announced by Yemen’s Houthis against Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 6:16 PMworld
The United States launched new strikes in Iran on Monday, July 20th, as attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified and US military casualties rose to three.
France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 11:12 AMworld
Following the death of a US soldier in Iraq, the US military launched a ninth night of attacks targeting Iranian military sites, while Iran's IRGC reported missile strikes on US forces in Jordan.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 5:51 AMworld
Overnight attacks saw Russia strike Ukrainian cities Odesa and Sumy, while Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian ships in the Black Sea, escalating the conflict.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 9:19 AMworld
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 PM
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A fire aboard a Qatari liquified natural gas tanker near the Strait of Hormuz underscores the volatility of global energy markets amid ongoing conflict and rising prices in Asia and Europe.
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