US Strikes on Iran’s Southern Islands Raise Questions of Potential Seizure
Recent US military actions on Iran’s southern islands have reignited speculation about Washington’s intentions to seize Iranian territory amid ongoing conflict.
Entity Index
1 direct match plus 620 related mentions across topic references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.
Recent US military actions on Iran’s southern islands have reignited speculation about Washington’s intentions to seize Iranian territory amid ongoing conflict.
Showing 553-576 of 621 articles.
world
Indonesia's economic growth ambitions and rising fiscal pressures have unsettled investors, leading to significant capital outflows and market declines.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 11:58 AMus
Climate activists await court revelations on a hacking operation that targeted their communications amid ExxonMobil’s climate deception investigations.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 11:57 AMus
Todd Blanche, former personal defense lawyer to Donald Trump, confronts a contentious Senate Judiciary Committee hearing as federal immigration enforcement faces scrutiny following multiple deaths.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 AMpolitics
The nominee for a top intelligence position appears before lawmakers as Democrats express worries about potential misuse of intelligence agencies in the upcoming midterm elections.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 9:33 AMworld
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 AMgeneral
House to vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act amid Democratic criticism of Republican funding proposals.
Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 9:20 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 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 AMbusiness
China Southern, Air China, and China Eastern report deeper first-half losses primarily due to rising fuel costs linked to ongoing Middle East war.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 8:33 AMworld
Divine Playhouse, a new LGBTQIA+ pop-up club in Sydney's CBD, was forced to close days after opening following protests and a breach of lease notice.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:21 AMworld
India and the UK have launched a major free trade agreement granting nearly all Indian exports duty-free access, while US senators propose tariffs on India over oil imports from Russia.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AMworld
Innovative self-propelled pontoon barges have been used to evacuate over 6,000 people trapped by floodwaters in Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, speeding up rescue efforts significantly.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 7:59 AMus
Following the deaths of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement orders suspension of most vehicle stops amid calls to remove ICE from the streets.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 6:40 AMbusiness
Indonesian miner Indika Energy plans to start gold mining in South Sulawesi early next year as it diversifies from coal amid rising price fluctuations.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 6:20 AMworld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces plans for mandatory data centre regulations and protections for Australian creators amid AI expansion.
ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 5:10 AMworld
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps attacked US military installations in the Middle East following renewed US strikes and President Trump's reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Euronews | Jul 15, 2026, 4:39 AMbusiness
FamilyAlbum, a Japanese photo-sharing app, plans to grow its international user base and services amid Japan's declining birthrate.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:05 AMbusiness
Industrial production grew 5.4% in early 2026, but weak consumption and fragile economic momentum weigh on outlook.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AMpolitics
Former President Trump has rejected the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran about a month ago, calling it ineffective.
National Review | Jul 15, 2026, 4:03 AMpolitics
Following four days of U.S. military action, President Trump signals escalation in strikes targeting Iran's infrastructure.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:43 AMworld
New data shows a gradual recovery in home prices across China’s major cities, reflecting improving market sentiment and the impact of housing stabilisation policies.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 3:41 AMworld
Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is in good shape and ready to face England in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, with coach Lionel Scaloni expressing gratitude and no concerns over fatigue.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:08 AMworld
An independent inquiry examines the causes of the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people and displaced thousands, while Hong Kong International Airport reports a profit decline amid rising expenses.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:55 AMShowing 553-576 of 621 articles.