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2026-08-18 06:40:06

Deadly Attack in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Tensions Rise

A vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran ceasefire expired, killing one crew member. Trump threatened to bomb Oman, while oil prices surged past $90 amid stalled peace talks. read more

2026-08-17 07:40:03

Iran Bounty on US Troops as Ceasefire Expires

Iran-US truce expires as Tehran's army chief places $30k bounty on US soldiers and threatens Trump over Strait of Hormuz. Shipping stalls, oil nears $90 amid stalled peace talks. read more

2026-08-16 13:20:03

Qatar Denies Holding Iranian Pilots Amid US Conflict

Qatar denies detaining Iranian pilots after Tehran accused it of holding three downed fighter crews. Iran demands an investigation, while the US threatens economic pressure amid the ongoing conflict and naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. read more

2026-08-14 05:40:03

US Vows Indefinite Iran Blockade as Tehran Threatens War

US warns it can maintain an indefinite naval blockade of Iran, as Tehran vows to prolong war until Trump leaves office. Shipping dips at Strait of Hormuz amid competing control claims and stalled ceasefire talks. read more

2026-07-15 11:40:11

U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz Standoff Intensifies With Blockade

The U.S. and Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates, as Iran threatens to block all oil export routes. The U.S. reimposed a naval blockade, prompting retaliatory strikes. Global trade and fuel prices are disrupted, risking all-out war in the region. read more

2026-07-13 05:10:05

US and Iran Trade Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz

Iran attacked US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan after US strikes on Iran. Both claim control of the Strait of Hormuz, as shipping traffic drops to multi-week lows. Trump ordered more strikes, escalating the conflict. read more

2026-07-08 07:10:05

Ceasefire Shattered as Iran Strikes US Bases

Iran retaliates against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after American strikes on Iranian military targets, endangering the fragile ceasefire. NATO's Rutte supports US action, while former Trump allies criticize the renewed conflict. read more

2026-06-10 04:40:03

Iran launches massive attack on US Gulf bases

Iran retaliated against renewed US strikes by firing ballistic missiles and drones at American bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Most projectiles were intercepted, but tensions escalated sharply, with oil prices rising amid fears of wider conflict. read more

2026-05-28 10:20:03

Iran retaliates with strike on US airbase in Middle East

US and UK have dozens of military bases across the Middle East. Iran launched strikes on a US airbase after renewed US attacks. Bases in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and others host 50,000 troops. Ceasefire fragility raises tensions. read more

2026-05-28 07:30:04

Iran retaliates, strikes US air base in conflict escalation

Iran retaliates against US strikes by targeting an American base, escalating tensions. Trump dismisses draft deal, threatens further action. Kuwait intercepts missiles. Oil prices jump as conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz. read more

2026-05-06 19:30:04

US Jet Fires on Iranian Tanker Amid War-Ending Talks

A US fighter jet fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman during a ceasefire, as Trump pressures Iran for a deal. He threatens bombing if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened, while Israel strikes Beirut. read more

2026-04-23 05:10:07

Strait of Hormuz Shut Amid U.S.-Iran Standoff

Iran calls reopening the Strait of Hormuz "impossible" due to U.S. ceasefire violations, as a U.S. naval blockade chokes its economy. The U.S. Navy Secretary resigns amid the conflict, while Trump suggests peace talks could restart. read more

2026-04-19 11:40:10

Strait of Hormuz Standoff Stalls as Ceasefire Nears End

Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, calling the US blockade "stupid." Talks continue but remain distant on nuclear and strait issues. A ceasefire expires Wednesday, with Turkey suggesting an extension is needed for a potential deal. read more

2026-04-15 19:10:12

Iranian Sailors Return Home After Warship Sinking

Over 200 Iranian sailors rescued by Sri Lanka after a U.S. torpedo sank the warship Iris Dena have returned home. The attack, part of the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, killed at least 104 sailors and drew international condemnation. read more

2026-04-06 06:10:08

Trump Ultimatum Sparks Iran Retaliation Threat

Iran warns of "devastating" retaliation if President Trump follows through on threats to target its civilian infrastructure. Trump issued a sweary ultimatum demanding Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by a Tuesday deadline. Oil prices surged above $110. read more

2026-04-04 09:30:39

U.S. Pilot Missing After Iran Downs Warplane

An airstrike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear facility killed a guard and damaged a building. Iran shot down a U.S. warplane, prompting a search for its missing pilot. Regional conflict escalates with attacks, including on a Dubai tech firm. read more

2026-03-31 00:10:10

Trump Threatens Gulfs Vital Water Supply

Trump threatens Iran's desalination plants, risking regional water crises. Gulf states heavily depend on these facilities. Retaliatory strikes could devastate civilian water supplies, potentially constituting war crimes and escalating Middle East tensions. read more

2026-03-30 04:00:44

Iran Vows to Burn US Troops Amid Invasion Fears

Iran vows to "set fire" to US troops if they launch a ground invasion, warning its missiles are ready. This follows US military movements and regional strikes, escalating tensions and threatening global oil supplies. read more

2026-03-29 17:00:12

Iran Vows to Burn Any US Troops on Its Soil

Iran vows to set US troops on fire if they launch a ground invasion, as thousands of Marines deploy. Parliamentary speaker warns missiles are ready. The threat follows reports the Pentagon awaits approval for weeks of operations. read more

2026-03-27 05:10:10

Trump Extends Iran Strike Deadline Amid Troop Buildup

Trump extended the deadline for strikes on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, citing ongoing talks. The US may deploy 10,000 more troops. Iran fired missiles at UAE and Kuwait, escalating regional tensions. read more

2026-03-26 06:40:11

Oil Prices Soar as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates

Oil prices hit $103 as Iran reviews a US peace plan but denies negotiations. Trump claims Tehran secretly seeks a deal. China sees hope, while Israel strikes Isfahan and Russia sends drones to Iran. read more

2026-03-23 15:10:11

Irans Asymmetric Tactics Force U.S. Pause

Trump's five-day pause reveals limits of US power, as Iran's calibrated threats force Gulf allies to seek defenses. The delay allows Tehran respite and highlights a strategic quagmire, with global energy markets destabilized by ongoing conflict. read more

2026-03-23 06:20:10

Iran Threatens Hormuz Closure as Trump Ultimatum Nears

Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz if the US attacks its power plants, following Trump's 48-hour ultimatum. Israel launches strikes on Tehran. The crisis disrupts global oil supply, raising prices and economic concerns worldwide. read more

2026-03-23 05:40:05

Iran Threatens Total Hormuz Closure as Trump Ultimatum Nears

Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz if the US attacks its power plants, following Trump's 48-hour ultimatum. Israel strikes Tehran as global oil prices surge and the IEA warns of a severe energy crisis worse than the 1970s. read more

2026-03-22 09:40:09

Iran Defies Trump, Restricts Key Oil Strait

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open except to "enemy-linked ships" after Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to fully open it or face U.S. strikes on power plants. Oil prices surge as tanker traffic halts. UK vows not to join conflict. read more

2026-03-20 14:00:20

Trump Eyes Invasion of Irans Key Oil Island

Trump reportedly considers a risky ground invasion of Iran's Kharg Island to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The island processes 90% of Iran's oil. US forces are already conducting strikes in the region to secure the vital shipping lane. read more

2026-03-19 09:10:07

Trump Threatens Iran, Sending Oil Prices Soaring

Oil prices surged to $114 after Iran struck Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field. Donald Trump threatened to retaliate by targeting Iran's South Pars field. The conflict has raised global economic concerns and regional tensions. read more

2026-03-19 07:10:11

Trump Threatens Irans Gas Field Amid Gulf Attacks

Trump warns the US will destroy Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran continues attacking Qatar's Ras Laffan complex. Iranian strikes have caused fires and spiked oil prices. The Pentagon seeks $200B for the ongoing conflict. read more

2026-03-13 14:10:13

Iraq Caught in Iran-US Crossfire, Economy Crumbles

Iraq faces strikes from both Iran and the U.S., risking economic collapse as oil exports halt. This crossfire threatens to drag the nation, which has avoided regional turmoil, into a full-blown crisis, destabilizing its fragile government and economy. read more

2026-03-12 15:20:07

Irans New Leader Vows Revenge, Prolongs Gulf Blockade

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first statement, vowed to avenge casualties and threatened attacks on US bases. He signaled a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions amid a global oil supply crisis. read more

2026-03-12 10:20:12

UK Braces for Price Surge as Iran Crisis Escalates

The Iran-US conflict threatens UK living costs by disrupting Middle East oil and gas trade, potentially raising energy bills, petrol, and food prices. Experts warn of economic impacts similar to the Ukraine war's inflation spike. read more

2026-03-09 10:10:17

Iran Threatens Diaspora with Property Seizure

Iran threatens to confiscate properties of citizens abroad who support U.S. or Israel. This follows diaspora celebrations after the supreme leader's death. New Telegram channels are identifying critics. Hardliners remain in control with a leadership succession. read more