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US Initiates Iran Strikes and Plans Naval Blockade of Hormuz
The United States has launched new strikes against Iran and plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks on regional allies and escalating tensions despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Crude prices climb following new US strikes as global stock markets gain ground
Oil prices rose further on Tuesday after US strikes against Iran intensified regional tensions, while global stock markets staged a cautious recovery.
US conducts third round of airstrikes targeting Iranian positions
For the third night in a row, the US military launched airstrikes against Iran, as President Trump warns of additional action amid ongoing tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE Reports Fatal Iranian Missile Strike on Two Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
A missile attack by Iran on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has killed one crew member and injured eight others, according to the UAE government.
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to discuss Iran influence with President Trump
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi visits Washington to discuss economic growth and security amid ongoing U.S.-Iran regional tensions.
Donald Trump suggests potential military action against Iranian nuclear site at Pickaxe Mountain
President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States is evaluating a military strike on Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site following reports of potential renewed activity.
Donald Trump Declares New Naval Blockade and 20% Tariff on Strait of Hormuz Cargo
President Donald Trump has announced a renewed naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a need to secure the region following military exchanges with Iran.
UK government bans Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has designated the IRGC a national security threat, making support for the group punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
Military tensions escalate as US and Iran exchange strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Military hostilities between the US and Iran have intensified, with both sides exchanging strikes while disputing the accessibility of the vital Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise.
Iran Suspends Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has indefinitely closed the Strait of Hormuz following an incident involving a commercial vessel, citing a need to counter American regional interference.