US Reinstates Blockade of Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Imposes 20% Transit Charge
President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.
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President Donald Trump announces renewed military action against Iran and a new toll on shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional conflict.
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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.
Al Jazeera | Jul 13, 2026, 10:03 AM
world
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
world
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
world
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
general
Recent Iranian attacks on shipping raised oil prices but growing global oil production and alternative routes could reduce Tehran’s economic influence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 10:44 AM
general
Despite recent attacks raising oil prices, alternative routes and increased production could reduce Iran's strategic control over global energy markets.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 10:22 AM
world
Four and a half months after hostilities began, the US and Iran are escalating military actions, with Iran rejecting a return to pre-war conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Australia News | Jul 9, 2026, 8:24 PM
general
Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic prisoner in Tehran’s Evin prison, is on hunger strike as Christian arrests surge and the US calls for the release of political detainees.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 4:25 PM
politics
President Trump’s faltering peace deal with Iran complicates legislative priorities as partisan battles intensify ahead of the general election.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 11:08 AM
world
At a NATO summit meeting, US President Donald Trump confused Japan with Iran, claiming missiles were fired by the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' at a US aircraft carrier.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 9, 2026, 5:32 AM
world
Following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States conducted a second round of strikes targeting Iran, escalating tensions in the region.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 9, 2026, 2:17 AM
world
The burial of Iran's slain Supreme Leader coincides with a major escalation in US-Iran conflict, including US airstrikes targeting around 90 Iranian military sites.
Africanews | Jul 9, 2026, 1:24 AM
politics
U.S. Central Command has launched additional strikes against Iran to counter threats to maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Trump announced a major military response.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:11 PM
world
Iran insists on control of the strategic waterway amid US military strikes and diplomatic fallout, with no negotiations expected during funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late supreme leader.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 2:15 PM
world
The US targeted Iranian IRGC boats and sites in response to assaults on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting warnings from Tehran.
BBC World | Jul 8, 2026, 1:27 PM
world
US President Donald Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran amid renewed attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of further negotiations.
France 24 English | Jul 8, 2026, 1:15 PM
us
Following US military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump calls off the fragile ceasefire with Iran, labeling its leaders as 'scum'.
Guardian US | Jul 8, 2026, 12:53 PM
general
US-Iran tensions escalate with US striking 80 targets near the Strait of Hormuz, while several political and legal controversies unfold in the US.
Fox News Latest | Jul 8, 2026, 11:32 AM
general
Iran targeted U.S. military sites in the Gulf following American strikes and sanctions, while President Trump casts doubt on the ceasefire, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Washington Times News | Jul 8, 2026, 10:41 AM
world
The United States launched dozens of strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, prompting Iran to claim counterattacks and accuse the US of violating international agreements.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 10:37 AM
world
Despite a ceasefire extension between Iran and the US, ongoing conflict and economic challenges continue to strain Iran’s recovery prospects.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 6:15 AM
politics
The U.S. Treasury Department's decision to end its sanctions waiver on Iranian oil follows attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a sharp rise in global oil prices.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 12:15 AM
politics
The U.S. Treasury Department's decision to end its sanctions waiver on Iranian oil follows attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a sharp rise in global oil prices.
The Hill | Jul 7, 2026, 11:57 PMShowing 97-120 of 128 articles.