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.
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Following recent attacks on civilian vessels, UN bodies call for de-escalation amid competing claims over the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
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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 PM
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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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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:24 PM
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the path to resolving nuclear issues and stabilizing oil prices remains uncertain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
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Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker discusses Senator Lindsey Graham’s career and the implications of his recent death on U.S. foreign policy.
NBC Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 1:07 PM
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cites increased attacks and US pressure on Oman as key factors in the breakdown of talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
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A new round of US air and naval strikes on Iran prompted retaliatory attacks by Iran’s IRGC on US-linked sites in the Gulf, escalating conflict and threatening a fragile ceasefire.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 9:52 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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A recent Memorandum of Understanding outlines Iran's commitment to allow safe commercial passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, but conflicting claims and military actions continue to escalate tensions.
ABC Australia News | Jul 13, 2026, 4:38 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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Despite growth in renewables, fossil fuels supplied 86% of global energy in 2025, with U.S. oil production reaching a historic 21.1 million barrels per day amid geopolitical tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 12, 2026, 11:05 AM
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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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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vows to avenge the killing of his father in US-Israeli airstrikes, while US President Donald Trump threatens missile strikes on Iran.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 5:04 PM
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Members of the Future Caucus discuss bipartisan efforts to support their communities amid ongoing political tensions.
NBC Politics | Jul 11, 2026, 4:33 PM
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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.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 11, 2026, 7:40 AM
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US President Donald Trump threatens Iran with military action amid disputed ceasefire claims, while regional mediators seek to salvage peace talks.
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