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

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

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

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

Hostilities at Strait of Hormuz Escalate Oil Prices

The Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal maritime passage, is at the center of renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, leading to a sharp increase in oil prices. The recent …

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed

President Donald Trump says the latest strikes by the US hit Iran "very hard," adding that the attacks were "in honour" of three US soldiers killed in recent da…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating Tensions Lead to US Military Casualties in Iran Conflict

The ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran has seen an uptick in military casualties as hostilities intensify. Key events unfolded in recent days, amplifying the alr…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalation Intensifies: US-Iran Conflict Enters Tenth Night

The United States has launched its tenth consecutive night of operations against Iran, targeting military sites in Sirik, Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, and Isfahan. This sustained ca…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Pursues Strikes on Iranian Strategic Sites for Tenth Night

The United States military has intensified its campaign against Iran, conducting a tenth consecutive night of airstrikes. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), these operation…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran Strikes US Military Systems in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced strikes on US radar and air defense systems in Bahrain and Kuwait. The targets included radar installations and air defense systems at US mili…

22 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Intensifies Offensive Amid Escalations Over Iranian Nuclear Sites

The United States has launched successive strikes on Iran for the eleventh consecutive night, marking a renewed phase in hostilities concerning Tehran's nuclear ambitions and contr…

19 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Khamenei Vows Retaliation as US Troops Killed by Iranian Strike

In a recent intensification of hostilities, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei has issued a stern warning to the United States, promising to deliver "unforgettable …

19 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iranian Attack on Jordan Claims Lives of Two US Soldiers

The recent escalation in hostilities between the United States and Iran has resulted in the deaths of two US service members, with one still unaccounted for, following a coordinate…

16 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Intensifies Strikes on Iran Amidst Rising Gulf Tensions

UPDATE — Jul 16, 14:35 UTC: The new article highlights continued hostilities for a sixth consecutive day and mentions Pakistan's diplomatic efforts to medi

16 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes

UPDATE — Jul 16, 13:30 UTC: The new article reveals Iran's direct involvement and claims responsibility for recent strikes on US bases, emphasizing potenti

15 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US Naval Blockade of Iran Resumes Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

UPDATE — Jul 15, 13:30 UTC: The new article reports that Iran has threatened to block trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, as a response to US strikes,

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran have exchanged another wave of strikes, as a dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to derail efforts to end their war. The US military said it hit …

14 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

Escalating US-Iran Tensions Impact Oil Prices and Hormuz Security

Oil prices have ascended to a one-month high amid escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, creating volatility and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz. This c…

11 Jul 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

UPDATE — Jul 11, 00:15 UTC: The article discusses US pressure on Iran to publicly assure the security of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a new development foll

30 Jun 2026 · Middle East & Africa

US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire

The US has conducted new strikes on Iran, following a drone attack on a Panama-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. US Central Command (Centcom) said it hit multiple…