Oil Prices Surge Amid US Strikes on Iran and Strait of Hormuz Shipping Incident
Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices rose sharply on July 20, 2026, following US military actions against Iran and a fire aboard a vessel in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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A US service member was killed during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone in Iraq as the US launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while Iran fired missiles toward Jordan, raising regional tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 19, 2026, 9:05 PMbusiness
The recent crisis around the Strait of Hormuz highlights the urgent need for enhanced resilience in energy, food, infrastructure, logistics, and data systems to shield the world from future global shocks.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 8:50 PMworld
US targets Iran's Hormozgan province and Qeshm Island in response to attack killing two American soldiers; Iran strikes US facilities in Kuwait.
Al Jazeera | Jul 19, 2026, 4:51 AMpolitics
Iran threatens expanded military operations if U.S. attacks continue, following a week of strikes targeting key Iranian infrastructure.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 3:48 PMworld
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi's Washington visit resulted in over $60 billion in agreements spanning energy, healthcare, and technology sectors.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 3:39 PMpolitics
The US military targets Iranian infrastructure as Iran retaliates, while President Trump renews 2020 election fraud allegations, drawing criticism and official rebuttals.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 1:46 PMworld
Iranian Major General Mohsen Rezaei warns of expanded attacks if US strikes persist, as missile barrages are intercepted over Jordan and tensions rise in the Gulf region.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 4:17 AMworld
Recent US strikes have moved from the Strait of Hormuz to undisclosed inland locations in Iran, indicating a broader military campaign.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 3:45 AMgeneral
Analysts warn that recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could encourage other nations to claim strategic waterways, increasing risks for international maritime navigation.
NPR News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:51 AMworld
The US military continues targeted strikes to degrade Iranian military capabilities, while Iran reports explosions and tanker incidents near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, claims disputed by US Central Command.
BBC World | Jul 18, 2026, 1:47 AMworld
Iraq partners with Chevron and other Western companies to restore a key oil export route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 11:01 PMbusiness
Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industries aims to mitigate petrochemical supply challenges by developing synthetic naphtha from hydrogen.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 10:08 PMworld
Fatih Birol highlights critical oil security concerns amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 3:53 AMpolitics
Experts express skepticism over the effectiveness of President Trump's renewed military approach toward Iran.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 PMpolitics
During a high-stakes confirmation hearing, Sen. Amy Klobuchar pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on recent ICE-related shootings and information sharing with state authorities.
NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 3:31 PMgeneral
Todd Blanche appears before the Senate for confirmation amid Immigration and Customs Enforcement's decision to halt most traffic stops following recent deadly shootings.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:46 PMpolitics
Precision strikes targeted coastal defense and missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 2:24 PMpolitics
President Trump reportedly convened a Situation Room session to plan a broad offensive against Tehran as the U.S. intensifies military actions.
The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 1:15 PMworld
Tensions escalate as Iran's Revolutionary Guards vow to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until US aggression ends, following fresh US strikes on Iranian military targets.
BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 12:44 PMus
President Donald Trump warns of targeting Iran’s power plants and bridges if no deal is reached, while reversing a plan to impose a 20% toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 12:00 PMgeneral
Tensions escalate as Iran responds to U.S. blockade by threatening to halt all regional oil export routes.
NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 11:05 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 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 AMShowing 313-336 of 407 articles.