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.
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Tensions escalate as Iran responds to U.S. blockade by threatening to halt all regional oil export routes.
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The International Monetary Fund cautions that dwindling global oil reserves have left economies exposed to rising fuel prices as tensions between the US and Iran escalate.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:49 AMpolitics
As the U.S. engages in a new conflict with Iran, questions arise over a February missile strike that reportedly killed over 100 Iranian children.
Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 1:48 AMworld
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 AMpolitics
As U.S. airstrikes on Iran enter a fourth consecutive day, lawmakers question the Pentagon on escalating war expenses.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 11:41 PMworld
Ambiguities in a hastily drafted memorandum of understanding have led to conflicting interpretations between Iran and other regional actors, complicating control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
BBC World | Jul 14, 2026, 7:56 PMpolitics
President Donald Trump addressed conspiracy theories surrounding Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death, calling the FBI’s investigation unnecessary.
NBC Politics | Jul 14, 2026, 6:20 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
On July 14, 2026, the United States announced it will reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz, while multiple states have filed lawsuits to prevent the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros.
NPR News | Jul 14, 2026, 12:34 PM
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US President Donald Trump asserts that wealthy Gulf oil producers should compensate the US for protecting the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 14, 2026, 2:56 AM
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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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President Donald Trump declared the resumption of a US naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and entities conducting business with Iran in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 13, 2026, 6:01 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
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The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears increasingly unlikely as both nations engaged in exchanges of fire over the weekend. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress returns from recess facing critical deadlines.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 12:59 PM
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The US military launched fresh strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on July 12, 2026, aiming to reduce Iran’s capacity to target commercial shipping, escalating tensions in the region.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 13, 2026, 2:10 AM
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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
world
Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, Mojtaba Khamenei vows inevitable vengeance after the death and burial of his father, Ali Khamenei.
BBC World | Jul 11, 2026, 8:52 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.
ABC Australia News | Jul 11, 2026, 7:51 PM
world
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
world
Following intelligence reports of an Iranian plan to assassinate him, President Donald Trump warned of severe military retaliation against Iran.
France 24 English | Jul 11, 2026, 5:59 AM
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Rosemary DiCarlo, UN peace affairs chief, alerted the Security Council to gaps in monitoring Tehran’s nuclear activities amid escalating Middle East tensions.
UN News | Jul 10, 2026, 11:44 PM
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President Donald Trump declines to sign bipartisan housing legislation in protest over the Senate's failure to pass the SAVE America Act voting bill, though the housing bill will become law without his signature.
Al Jazeera | Jul 10, 2026, 6:06 PM
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Supreme leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad following an Israeli strike that ended his decades-long rule, as mourners reject compromise with the West amid ongoing conflict.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 12:39 AM
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The NATO summit in Ankara focused on defense investments and support for Ukraine, while the US sought European assistance to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime passage affected by Iran.
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