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2026-09-10 06:00:40

US Iran Exchange Heavy Strikes as Oil Surges Past 100

US-Iran conflict escalates with strikes on ships near Strait of Hormuz, damaging US aircraft in Jordan. Trump warns Iran over Pickaxe Mountain activity, claims war will end after midterms. Oil prices surge past $100 amid supply fears. read more

2026-09-07 00:40:33

US and Iran Trade Tanker Strikes as Conflict Escalates

US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after Iran attacked US Navy ships, escalating conflict since February. Iran retaliated, threatening more strikes, while a suspected attack killed five at a wedding. Tensions deepen. read more

2026-09-06 13:30:08

US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attack

U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired missiles at two Navy warships, Central Command confirmed. Admiral Cooper warned of higher economic costs for further attacks. No U.S. personnel were injured. read more

2026-09-01 06:40:03

Trump Vows to Hit Iran Hard Amid Fresh Strikes

Trump vows to hit Iran "hard" after fresh strikes on US bases in Jordan and UAE, following US attacks on Larak Island. Iran denies Kharg Island attack, while oil prices rise amid renewed conflict. read more

2026-08-24 13:10:08

Iran Warns of Harsh Response to US Sanctions

Iran warns of harsh response to anticipated US sanctions, citing regional instability. Israeli-Syrian talks follow airstrikes, while Palestinian Americans face settler threats in the West Bank. Tensions escalate as currency hits record low amid economic strain. read more

2026-08-09 10:10:03

Houthis strike Saudi refinery as Iran tensions escalate

Yemen's Houthis claimed a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Aramco refinery in Jazan, following Saudi airstrikes. Iran demanded U.S. concessions before reopening Strait of Hormuz talks, while Pentagon accelerated weapons production amid regional escalation. read more

2026-08-03 10:30:40

Iran Executes Two for Israel Espionage Amid War Tensions

Iran executed two citizens, Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat, for spying and aiding Israel, amid rising national security executions and heightened US-Israeli tensions, while Tehran denies Trump's claim of imminent nuclear talks. read more

2026-08-01 11:50:03

Trump Warns Iran Will Face More Strikes as Tensions Rise

Trump threatens new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate, with Kuwait intercepting missiles and drones. Iran accuses the US of escalating conflict. A Gaza disarmament deal emerges, while maritime incidents near Oman and the Red Sea raise shipping risks. read more

2026-07-31 04:40:06

Trump announces Gaza disarmament deal, Hamas sets conditions

Trump claims a "historic" Hamas disarmament deal, but Hamas conditions it on Israeli withdrawal and commitments. US strikes resume after Iranian attacks, escalating tensions. Implementation remains uncertain as regional conflicts intensify. read more

2026-07-30 07:50:05

Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles after US strikes

Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles after US launched heavy strikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard targets. No casualties reported. The escalation raises fears of all-out war, impacting oil prices globally. read more

2026-07-30 06:30:41

US resumes heavy strikes on Iran after Trump vow

US resumes heavy strikes on Iran after Trump vows retaliation for a surprise missile attack. Iran targeted US bases in Jordan and struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions. read more

2026-07-29 05:40:05

Iran missile attack on US forces intercepted, CENTCOM says

US military intercepted Iran’s surprise missile attack after Trump-Netanyahu meeting. Iran struck tankers in Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia and US launched strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Oil prices rebounded. read more

2026-07-28 09:10:42

Iran conflict spreads to Caspian Sea and Red Sea

Iran war expands to Caspian Sea as Ukraine is accused of targeting a Tehran vessel. Despite a US strike pause, Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil sites. Concerns grow over conflict broadening, depleting munitions, and disrupting energy routes. read more

2026-07-24 12:20:08

Trump warns of massive attack on Iran

Trump threatens "massive attack" on Iran as U.S. airstrikes continue for 13th night. Iran retaliates with drone strikes on American bases in Bahrain and Jordan. Oil prices exceed $100 per barrel amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. UN warns region is "getting out of control." read more

2026-07-21 18:10:06

Trump warns Iran: Weve been nice so far

President Trump warned Iran the U.S. has been "nice" so far in attacks, threatening escalated strikes that could devastate infrastructure for decades. He dismissed ceasefire talks, while Iran vowed prolonged retaliation, raising fears of full-blown war. read more

2026-07-08 13:10:47

US Defence Secretary cancels Israel trip after Iran strikes

US Defense Secretary Hegseth canceled Israel trip after Trump declared Iran ceasefire "over." Fresh US strikes hit Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attacks, escalating tensions. Trump called Iran "scum" at NATO summit. read more

2026-06-28 19:10:08

U.S. and Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire

U.S. and Iran exchanged retaliatory strikes on June 28, endangering a fragile ceasefire. Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait; U.S. hit Iranian targets. Violence with Hezbollah in Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz disputes escalate tensions. Ceasefire negotiations face collapse. read more

2026-06-27 07:40:04

US and Iran Trade Strikes, Endangering Peace Deal

US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes, jeopardizing an interim peace deal. Iran retaliated against US military locations after American strikes hit Iranian facilities. Both sides accuse each other of violating the ceasefire, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. read more

2026-06-11 12:10:12

US and Iran locked in dangerous diplomatic dance

US and Iran trade symbolic strikes, avoiding full war but risking miscalculation. Experts warn the "carefully choreographed" conflict may become a new normal, with ceasefire meaningless. One mistake could spiral into all-out war. read more

2026-06-11 00:20:05

US strikes Iran for second day as conflict escalates

The U.S. military launched a second day of strikes on "multiple targets in Iran," escalating conflict after President Trump warned Tehran would "pay the price" for stalled negotiations. Attacks followed Iranian fire on U.S. allies, testing a two-month ceasefire and risking derailed peace efforts. 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

2026-06-08 12:10:48

Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce as Mideast violence escalates

Israel-Iran strikes risk Middle East war, as Iran retaliates. Trump walked out of an NBC interview over election claims. Ebola spreads at unprecedented rate in DRC, with limited resources hampering containment efforts. read more

2026-06-08 05:40:06

Israel and Iran trade strikes, risking wider war

Israel and Iran exchanged retaliatory strikes, escalating tensions and threatening a return to war after a fragile April ceasefire. The conflict risks disrupting global energy supplies and involving other groups, as both sides defy U.S. calls for restraint. read more

2026-06-08 04:30:43

Israel Strikes Iran After Missile Attack, War Fears Rise

Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles were fired, escalating hostilities since an April ceasefire. The strikes defy President Trump’s call for restraint, while Saudi Arabia and Yemen also faced missile alerts, threatening wider regional conflict. read more

2026-06-08 04:30:40

Israel Strikes Iran, Tehran Vows Crushing Response

Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian military targets in Tehran and Isfahan after Iranian missile attacks, prompting Tehran to vow a "crushing response." The strikes risk escalating regional conflict as Trump urges restraint and diplomatic efforts continue. read more

2026-06-03 20:30:37

Trump confirms calling Netanyahu crazy, insists bond strong

Trump confirmed calling Netanyahu "crazy" during a heated call that halted Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. He acknowledged their disagreements but insisted they still get along. Netanyahu's military operations in Lebanon prompted the call, though airstrikes were paused. read more

2026-06-03 07:30:40

U.S. Strikes Iranian Facility After Missile Attack

Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were intercepted, prompting U.S. strikes on an Iranian facility. Tensions rose amid stalled ceasefire talks and soaring inflation in Iran, reaching 77.2% annually. read more

2026-06-03 04:30:41

US strikes Iranian island after missiles target Gulf allies

The US launched self-defense strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island after Iranian missiles targeted Kuwait and Bahrain. Trump claims ongoing peace talks, urging Tehran to "make a Deal." Oil prices rose to $97 amid escalating conflict and rising household costs. read more

2026-06-01 06:50:06

U.S. bombs Iran after drone shootdown, Kuwait intercepts fire

The US bombed Iranian radar and drone sites after Tehran downed an American MQ-1 Predator drone. Kuwait intercepted incoming drone and missile fire. The attacks threaten a fragile ceasefire, as Iran maintains its Strait of Hormuz chokehold, disrupting global energy supplies. read more

2026-05-18 07:20:06

Drone Strike Hits UAE Nuclear Plant, Raising Fears

A drone strike at the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant caused a fire but no injuries or radiation leak, highlighting war risks as US-Iran tensions escalate amid a shaky ceasefire. read more

2026-05-05 18:10:04

Iran Strikes UAE, Ceasefire on Brink of Collapse

Middle East ceasefire teeters after Iran strikes UAE, warning "we're just getting started." US insists truce stands amid Strait of Hormuz clashes, but Tehran escalates tensions. Trump downplays attacks, while Project Freedom aims to guide ships through the waterway. read more

2026-04-23 12:40:10

Middle East ceasefires fray as Navy secretary fired

Tensions rise in two Middle East ceasefires as Iran attacks ships and Israel strikes Lebanon. Navy Secretary Phelan is ousted. Senate GOP funds immigration enforcement amid DHS shutdown. Democrats outpace GOP in midterm fundraising. read more

2026-04-22 14:30:16

Ceasefire Shattered as Ships Attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing peace talks after Trump extended the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Separately, Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure that could benefit Democrats in Congress. read more

2026-04-22 11:40:05

Trumps Iran Gamble Exposes U.S. Power Limits

U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran and Lebanon have weakened both nations, exposing the limits of massive military power. Global alliances are shifting, and domestic support is eroding, highlighting strategic liabilities over assets. read more

2026-04-22 07:10:06

Iranian gunboat attacks container ship in Hormuz Strait

Iran's Revolutionary Guard fired on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging the vessel. This escalation follows recent U.S. seizures of Iranian ships, heightening regional tensions amid stalled ceasefire talks. read more

2026-04-21 13:10:14

Iran Threatens New Cards as Ceasefire Crumbles

Iran warns of "new cards" if ceasefire fails, potentially closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait via Houthi allies or launching cyberattacks. This escalation threatens global shipping and energy infrastructure amid stalled peace talks. read more

2026-04-21 08:40:07

Ceasefire Nears End as U.S.-Iran Talks Stall

Uncertainty surrounds a second round of Iran-US talks as a ceasefire nears expiration. Iran refuses to negotiate under threat, while the US signals continued conflict. Regional tensions impact global oil markets and EU energy security. read more

2026-04-21 06:40:05

Iran Boycotts Talks After U.S. Tanker Seizure

Iran-US ceasefire talks stall as Tehran refuses to attend further negotiations. Disputes over uranium enrichment, sanctions, and control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. Both sides accuse each other of aggression, jeopardizing the fragile truce. read more

2026-04-20 07:40:08

Captain Defies Danger in Strait of Hormuz

Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri navigates perilous Middle Eastern waters amid US-Iran tensions. A veteran mariner, he endures the constant threat of attack while transporting oil, with his crew reduced by fear. He hasn't seen his family in four months. read more