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Iran Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions

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China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies Plans Largest Chip IPO Amid U.S. Export Controls

China’s largest memory chipmaker aims to raise over $8.54 billion in a record IPO as Nvidia tightens AI chip sales in Asia under U.S. pressure.

Jul 16, 2026, 8:41 AM Nikkei Asia

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Former US Ambassador Says Iran Miscalculated Trump’s Resolve Amid Heaviest Strikes Since MOU

Nightly strikes between the US and Iran have intensified following the Memorandum of Understanding signed a month ago, with a former US ambassador highlighting Tehran's misjudgment of former President Trump's stance.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:02 AM

world

Iran Releases Wrongfully Detained American Citizen, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump announced the release of a US-Iranian citizen held in Iran since December 2024, calling it a gesture of goodwill amid ongoing tensions.

France 24 English | Jul 16, 2026, 3:11 AM

general

Trump Signals Willingness to Eliminate Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as He Did ISIS

President Trump expressed readiness to take decisive action against the IRGC, paralleling his 2019 campaign against ISIS, amid renewed tensions and a blockade on Iranian ports.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 1:33 AM

politics

Trump Announces Iran's Release of U.S. Citizen Amid Tensions

President Trump states Iran freed an American detained since 2024, calling it a gesture of goodwill amid strained U.S.-Iran relations.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:55 PM

politics

Nearly Half of Americans Expect Iran War to Last a Year or More, Poll Finds

A recent Economist/YouGov poll reveals that 46% of Americans believe the conflict involving Iran will continue for at least another year amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 11:29 PM

politics

Trump Restarts ‘Vicious Cycle’ on Iran

Experts express skepticism over the effectiveness of President Trump's renewed military approach toward Iran.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 PM

politics

Pentagon Explores Military Options Against Cuba Amid Rising Tensions

Senior U.S. defense officials have reviewed potential military actions targeting Cuba, including a large-scale air assault by the 101st Airborne Division, while the Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 6:55 PM

world

Lebanon and Israel Conclude Sixth Round of US-Brokered Talks on Withdrawal Zones

Diplomatic discussions in Rome focused on Israel’s withdrawal from designated 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon, marking progress amid ongoing conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 6:54 PM

politics

House Republicans Propose $90 Billion Reconciliation Bill for Iran War, Election Funding, and Farm Aid

The GOP aims to pass a party-line budget resolution allocating $90 billion for military spending, election-related measures, and agricultural assistance amid ongoing tensions in Iran.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:25 PM

politics

Senator Lindsey Graham’s Death Leaves Ukraine Without a Key U.S. Ally

The sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham removes a prominent advocate for Ukraine, with calls for strong U.S. policies on Ukraine, Iran, and Taiwan in his honor.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:27 PM

world

Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir Stall After Nine Killed in Clashes

At least 28 people have died since early June amid escalating tensions ahead of a major protest march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:16 PM

politics

U.S. Military Launches Daytime Strikes on Iran Amid New Blockade of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:15 PM

Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure, Scraps Hormuz Toll Amid Middle East Tensions

President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

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Iran Threatens to Block Oil Exports Amid U.S. Maritime Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions escalate as Iran responds to U.S. blockade by threatening to halt all regional oil export routes.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:05 AM

world

US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iranian Ports Amid Ongoing Gulf Attacks

Less than a month after a memorandum of understanding aimed at peace, the US Central Command launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and resumed its naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:21 AM

world

More Than 30 Civilians Killed in Recent US Strikes on Iran, Tehran Says

US and Iran exchange strikes amid resumed US naval blockade on Iranian ports and shifting US policy on Strait of Hormuz tolls.

France 24 English | Jul 15, 2026, 8:47 AM

world

US Launches New Strikes on Iran as IRGC Reports Attacks on US Military Sites in Gulf

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.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:09 AM

politics

Flights Grounded at D.C.'s Ronald Reagan Airport Amid Iraqi Prime Minister's Visit

Security measures during Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit caused significant flight disruptions at Ronald Reagan National Airport.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 4:38 AM

world

Trump Vows Continued Strikes on Iran Amid IRGC Attacks on US Forces

Former President Trump declares US strikes on Iran will persist until he decides otherwise, following IRGC attacks on American forces in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:37 AM

politics

Trump Reverses Course on U.S. Role as Guardian of the Hormuz Strait

Following four consecutive nights of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, President Trump withdrew his proposal for the U.S. to act as the guardian of the strategic Hormuz Strait.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 12:27 AM

world

Israel's Recent Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Child Fatalities Amid Rising Tensions in West Bank

A series of Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed several children and civilians, while settler violence and land seizures escalate in the occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 12:03 AM

global-institutions

UN Security Council Urges De-escalation in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions

Following reports of Saudi Arabian airstrikes and Iranian aircraft landing in Yemen, the UN Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address the escalating humanitarian and political crisis.

UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 4:47 PM

global-institutions

UN Agencies Urge Diplomacy as US and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz

Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

UN News | Jul 14, 2026, 3:40 PM