23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz

President Donald Trump has said the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz following day…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know

Tehran on Sunday claimed attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar, and Oman, calling them its response to renewed US bombings on cities along its southern coast. The widescale US …

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?

UPDATE — Jul 14, 19:35 UTC: The new article reports that President Trump has revoked the previously announced 20 percent transit fee on vessels in the Strait of

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Warns US on Strait of Hormuz Control

The Iranian military has issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its intentions to impose control over the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway, essential for gl…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up

Renewed fighting between the US and Iran over the past week has dashed hopes for a return to normality in the strategically important waterway and put at risk a memorandum of under…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies

The United States has launched another series of bombings on key Iranian cities amid escalating tensions in the region. The attacks come as part of a continuing military standoff i…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Following Iranian Attack in Hormuz

In a swift military response, the United States launched targeted strikes against Iranian positions following an incident where a container ship was set ablaze in the strategic Str…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Standoff in Strait of Hormuz Raises Geopolitical Tensions

The escalating hostilities in the Middle East have reignited concerns over the critical Strait of Hormuz. Recent exchanges of fire underscore the fragile state of negotiations aime…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate with Military Strikes and Strait Closure

In a significant escalation, United States military forces have executed a third series of strikes against Iranian targets within a week. This move is a direct response to Iran's a…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Reasserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions

The United States has announced the re-imposition of its naval blockade of Iran, designating itself as the 'guardian' of the critical Strait of Hormuz. This move comes as tensions …

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets

UPDATE — Jul 13, 00:00 UTC: The new article details a series of military strikes initiated by the US against Iran, specifically aimed at undermining Iran's

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran Tensions Flare

The geopolitical center of the Strait of Hormuz has once again witnessed the renewal of hostilities as the United States and Iran engage in a volatile exchange. The US military has…

23 Jul 2026 · Asia-Pacific

India Confronts Iran After Hostile Maritime Incident

In a significant diplomatic move, India has summoned Iran's deputy ambassador following a grievous incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian cruise missile strikes on two oil…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Tensions Threaten Gulf Stability

The United States and Iran have engaged in a significant escalation of hostilities, with recent actions by the US military indicating a strategic intensification of pressure on Teh…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US-Iran Tensions Escalate in Strategic Strait of Hormuz

The United States has affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite escalating conflict with Iran, which has claimed closure of the critical maritime passageway. The rece…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Conflict: US-Iran Strikes Shut Strait of Hormuz

In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States and Iran engaged in reciprocal missile and drone attacks over the weekend. US strategic targets were hit within Iran whil…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation in Gulf as Iran Targets US Interests After Strikes

In an intense escalation of hostilities in the Gulf, Iranian missiles and drones targeted several Gulf states following a night of US air strikes on Iranian facilities. Gulf states…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US CENTCOM Targets Iranian Military Sites in Strategic Strikes

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has executed a coordinated series of strikes on approximately 140 Iranian military sites, marking its third military action within the w…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Strikes US Military Assets Amid Escalating Tensions

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched coordinated assaults on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The actions come in response…

23 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried

The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships traveling through the Strai…