Trump Faces Difficult Choices to Define Victory Over Iran Amid Rising Tensions
As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic and strategic challenges persist with no easy solutions.
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As U.S. forces strike Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, the path to resolving nuclear issues and stabilizing oil prices remains uncertain.
Fox News Latest | Jul 13, 2026, 1:11 PM
politics
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker discusses Senator Lindsey Graham’s career and the implications of his recent death on U.S. foreign policy.
NBC Politics | Jul 13, 2026, 1:07 PM
general
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran appears increasingly unlikely as both nations engaged in exchanges of fire over the weekend. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress returns from recess facing critical deadlines.
NPR News | Jul 13, 2026, 12:59 PM
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei cites increased attacks and US pressure on Oman as key factors in the breakdown of talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 13, 2026, 11:42 AM
world
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
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
politics
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
world
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
world
The US military launched fresh strikes near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on July 12, 2026, aiming to reduce Iran’s capacity to target commercial shipping, escalating tensions in the region.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 13, 2026, 2:10 AM
world
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
world
Iran and Kuwait experienced fresh attacks as Tehran and Washington clashed over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with conflicting reports on the waterway's status.
ABC Australia News | Jul 12, 2026, 11:45 PM
general
President Donald Trump praised the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's 2018 defense of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and agreed to a broader CNN interview with Jake Tapper following Graham's sudden death.
Fox News Latest | Jul 12, 2026, 6:41 PM
general
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
politics
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
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
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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.
ABC Australia News | Jul 12, 2026, 1:50 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
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
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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After U.S. officials demanded Iran confirm the Strait of Hormuz remains open, Trump responded with threats on his Truth Social platform.
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