US Launches Strikes on Iran Following Attack on Cyprus-Flagged Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing on a civilian ship; US responds with military strikes targeting Iran's maritime capabilities.
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after firing on a civilian ship; US responds with military strikes targeting Iran's maritime capabilities.
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politics
President Trump responded sharply to New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman after she questioned his physical and cognitive fitness, signaling repercussions tied to his ongoing lawsuit against the Times.
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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.
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politics
Following reports of an assassination attempt plotted by Iran, President Trump issued a stern warning and declared U.S. missiles are prepared to respond if threatened.
The Hill | Jul 11, 2026, 6:08 PM
general
President Donald Trump declares military readiness to retaliate against Iran following intelligence reports of a new assassination plot.
Fox News Latest | Jul 11, 2026, 8:16 AM
world
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
world
US President Donald Trump threatens Iran with military action amid disputed ceasefire claims, while regional mediators seek to salvage peace talks.
Euronews | Jul 11, 2026, 7:24 AM
world
Amid escalating tensions, US President Donald Trump warns of military strikes on Iran if assassination attempts occur, while the US pushes for Iran to pledge safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 11, 2026, 3:56 AM
global-institutions
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
world
The warning comes amid heightened tensions following recent US strikes on Iran, with questions raised about the timing and seriousness of the threat.
France 24 English | Jul 10, 2026, 3:16 PM
general
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says U.S. military efforts, not Iran’s actions, have maintained oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 10, 2026, 2:19 PMpolitics
Israeli intelligence reportedly alerted the U.S. to a fresh assassination threat from Iran against former President Trump amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The Hill | Jul 10, 2026, 6:51 AM
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
After a NATO summit in Turkey, President Donald Trump chose an older Air Force One for his return to the U.S., citing security concerns linked to escalating tensions with Iran.
NBC Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 12:49 PM
politics
President Donald Trump has not spoken with Senator Mitch McConnell since his recent hospitalization, while Kentuckians and officials express increasing worry about the senator’s condition.
Daily Caller | Jul 9, 2026, 10:25 AM
general
Oman has climbed 19 places in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, but negotiations with Iran over tolls in the Strait of Hormuz threaten its recent progress.
Fox News Latest | Jul 9, 2026, 9:35 AM
politics
The U.S. military targeted approximately 90 Iranian sites in response to recent attacks on commercial oil tankers, as tensions escalate and ceasefire efforts falter.
CBS Politics | Jul 9, 2026, 8:24 AM
business
Thailand's Constitutional Court validates government's emergency decree to borrow funds amid rising oil prices linked to Middle East tensions.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 9, 2026, 7:39 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
The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged strikes in violation of a recent ceasefire, with President Trump announcing the end of the interim deal amid escalating tensions.
The Hill | Jul 9, 2026, 12:59 AM
politics
An Iranian official declared no red lines in defense after President Trump threatened further attacks on Iran, escalating conflict in the Gulf region.
The Hill | Jul 8, 2026, 10:33 PM
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
general
Following fresh attacks and retaliatory strikes between the U.S. and Iran, President Donald Trump announced the breakdown of last month's interim agreement with Tehran.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 8, 2026, 8:39 PM
general
Warren Stephens cautions that China is weaponizing global port infrastructure and supply chains to extend its geopolitical influence, urging international efforts to uphold maritime security.
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