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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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
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President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iranian ports and new charges on commercial ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, unraveling a recent peace agreement and escalating tensions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 14, 2026, 1:59 AM
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The United States escalated military actions against Iran with fresh strikes and a blockade, while President Donald Trump indicated a potential for a deal with Tehran.
France 24 English | Jul 14, 2026, 1:16 AM
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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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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
politics
Tensions escalated on Saturday, July 12, 2026, as Iran’s new supreme leader and U.S. President Donald Trump traded threats following military actions and attacks near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
CBS Politics | Jul 12, 2026, 7:58 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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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
politics
Following an exchange of strikes near the strategic oil chokepoint, the U.S. insists Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping and that Iranian forces are not targeting vessels.
The Hill | Jul 11, 2026, 7:18 AM
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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
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US President Donald Trump confirms continuation of negotiations with Iran amid escalating tensions, while declaring the June ceasefire ended.
ABC Australia News | Jul 10, 2026, 4:28 PM
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A Qatari delegation arrives in Tehran to mediate amid renewed violence, while US-Iran tensions escalate with military strikes and retaliations.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 3:36 PM
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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
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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.
Al Jazeera | Jul 9, 2026, 5:37 PM
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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.
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