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The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics1 hr ago
Trump Says U.S. Will Guard Strait of Hormuz, Charge 20 % Transit Fee, and Blockade Iranian Ports
President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will guard the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 per cent cargo fee. Oil prices rose after missile exchanges, while separate Australian developments included housing polls, an AI copyright proposal, union pressure, and the death of actor S…
theconversation.combusiness9 hrs ago
Dubai Announces Plans for New Port on UAE East Coast
Dubai officials announced plans to build a new port on the UAE's eastern coast. The facility would increase shipping capacity and create an alternative route avoiding the Strait of Hormuz after the recent US-Iran war. No timeline or cost details were released.
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theiranproject.comworld11 hrs ago
Yemen Government Says Iran and Houthis Breached Airspace
Yemen's internationally recognised government accused Iran and the Houthi group of violating its airspace and said it will respond appropriately. The statement cited repeated violations of Yemeni sovereignty and a new Iranian flight outside legal aviation frameworks.
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upi.compolitics12 hrs ago
Israeli Shelling Reported in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire
Artillery fire occurred between Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit. The National News Agency reported the exchanges while Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks in Rome.
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abcnews.go.compolitics12 hrs ago
US Strikes Hit Dozens of Iranian Targets in Second Day of Attacks
US forces struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight into Monday using aircraft, naval vessels and drones. Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman while threatening to abandon a June framework agreement. Oil prices rose as much as 4.5 percent.
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abcnews.go.compolitics9 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Strikes Iran After Ship Attack; Iran Asserts Control of Strait of Hormuz
The United States conducted strikes on Iranian targets on July 11, 2026, following an attack on a container ship. The Trump administration said a nuclear deal is increasingly unlikely while demanding Iran declare the strait open.
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asiaone.compolitics1 day ago
Iran Denies CBS Report on Strait of Hormuz Attack Blame
A senior Iranian official rejected a CBS report that Tehran attributed recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz to a rogue military faction. The official called the report part of a White House media disinformation campaign.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
US Strikes on Iranian Cities Prompt Iran to Close Strait of Hormuz
Iran's military ordered the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice following overnight US attacks on Iranian cities. Gulf states including Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan reported Iranian missile and drone strikes, with some interceptions wounding civilians.
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asiaone.comworld1 day ago
US and Iran Exchange Strikes as Iran Hits Oman and Jordan
@AJEnglish reported ongoing US air strikes on Iranian cities and a military site in Yasuj. Iran struck locations in Oman and fired three missiles into Jordan with no casualties reported. India condemned an attack on a container ship off Oman that left one crew member missing.
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news.google.comworld1 day ago
Pakistan calls Iran to urge de-escalation after U.S. strikes
Pakistan's foreign minister spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday and called for restraint. The call followed recent U.S. air strikes on Iranian sites and Iranian missile launches at regional targets.
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rferl.orgworld1 day ago
Commercial Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz Shows Little Change
Traffic counts remained at six vessels over the past 24 hours. The pattern held after an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship and subsequent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
U.S. demands Iran pledge safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
The United States is seeking a public statement from Iran confirming the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic. Officials also reported new U.S. sanctions and Iranian casualties from recent strikes.
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arynews.tvpolitics2 days agoUpdated
U.S. Seeks Iran Pledge to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open
The Trump administration has asked Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial traffic and to stop attacks on merchant ships by tomorrow. The request follows reported violations of a prior memorandum and two rounds of U.S. strikes.
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Al-Monitorworld3 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Iranian Banker and Exchange Houses After Shipping Attacks and Cross Strikes
The United States on July 10, 2026, imposed sanctions on Ali Ansari and Iranian exchange houses. The action follows Iran's attacks on commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
rediff.comworld3 days ago
IMO Council Urges Countries to Reject Iran's Strait of Hormuz Traffic Controls
The International Maritime Organization's governing council adopted a non-binding decision Friday calling on member states to reject Iran's claim of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its new traffic-control entity. The decision follows recent U.S.-Iran hostilities and att…
politics3 days ago
U.S. and Iran Maintain Back-Channel Talks Despite Hormuz Attacks and Rising Oil Prices
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran shows signs of collapse after renewed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil markets reacted with crude above $72 a barrel and U.S. gasoline prices climbing to $3.88 per gallon.
news18.comworld3 days ago
Former Thai Cargo Ship Crew Members Sue Operator Over March Attack
Three former crew members of the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator. The suit alleges labor rights violations and unfair dismissal after the ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March.
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asiaone.comfinance4 days ago
Iran Revolutionary Guards Navy Issues Strait of Hormuz Traffic Statement
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy issued a statement warning that U.S. efforts to alter traffic routes in the Strait of Hormuz will trigger a strong Iranian response. The statement asserts that foreign nations hold no stake in determining passage through the waterway.
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world4 days ago
U.S. Strikes Hit Iranian Cities for Second Day
U.S. Central Command conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets in multiple cities on Thursday. The attacks followed strikes on Wednesday and came after Iran targeted commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
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jns.orgpolitics4 days ago
U.S. military strikes 170 Iranian targets over two days
The U.S. military reported striking 170 Iranian targets in the past 48 hours. The strikes followed Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the collapse of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding.
theiranproject.compolitics4 days ago
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes after Trump signs nuclear talks memorandum
Three weeks after President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, the United States conducted two rounds of strikes following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Technical negotiations have barely started and the 60-day window for a broader nuclear a…
middleeasteye.networld5 days ago
Explosions reported at sites on Iran's southern coast including Abu Musa island
@MarioNawfal reported multiple blasts along Iran's southern coast, including at the contested Abu Musa island near the Strait of Hormuz. Press TV cited additional explosions near Sirik and in Bushehr province. The locations form a line along the same coastline.
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en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
IMO head calls for halt to Strait of Hormuz transits
The secretary general of the International Maritime Organization called Wednesday for ships to avoid the Strait of Hormuz until crews can transit safely. Nearly 6,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Gulf after recent attacks on vessels.
Abc Newspolitics6 days ago
U.S. Revokes Iranian Oil-Sale License but Allows Wind-Down Period Until July 17
The United States revoked a license authorizing Iranian oil exports, reversing a provision in a June memorandum of understanding. The decision followed attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz since Monday. Peace talks between the countries remain ongoing.
rigzone.comfinance7 days ago
World Loses Over Billion Barrels of Oil Supply From Iran War but Markets Adjust Without Crunch
The four-month conflict that began February 28 created the largest energy disruption on record. Markets adjusted with relative ease despite a peak daily loss of 14 million barrels. Drained reserves now raise risks of future price spikes.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Southern Route Through Strait of Hormuz Reopens to All Traffic
A new advisory from the Joint Maritime Information Center states that the southern corridor through the Strait of Hormuz has been expanded. Commercial vessels may now transit the route at any hour provided they maintain AIS, radar, and lighting.
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realitytea.comworld8 days ago
IRGC vessels divert six ships from Omani route in Strait of Hormuz
Maritime intelligence firm Windward reported that six ships altered course away from the Omani corridor as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps boats patrolled the area. The development occurred amid ongoing regional tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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thehindubusinessline.compolitics8 days ago
Iran Plans Service Fees for Strait of Hormuz Transit
Iranian officials stated they will charge service fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes after President Trump said no such charges would be imposed.
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middleeasteye.networld9 days ago
Tens of Thousands Attend Tehran Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader as Opposition Claims Regime Killed Over 40,000
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assassinated in February 2025, received a farewell ceremony at the Grand Mosalla mosque attended by tens of thousands. Iran’s president highlighted national mourning while the ambassador to China outlined new fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics9 days ago
Tens of Thousands Attend Tehran Funeral for Slain Leader Khamenei as New Supreme Leader Stays Away
Iran held a farewell ceremony on July 4 for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assassinated February 28 during US-Israeli strikes. Russia signaled continued partnership while Iran's envoy outlined new fees for Strait of Hormuz traffic.
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gellerreport.comworld9 days ago
Some Ships Reverse Near Oman While Dozens Complete Strait of Hormuz Transit
At least eight vessels including oil tankers turned back near the Omani coast between Friday and Saturday. Some later took routes closer to Iran after a mid-June US-Iran deal to reopen the strait. Daily crossings have risen but stay below pre-war levels.
insurancejournal.comworld10 days ago
Thousands of Sailors Remain Aboard Ships in Strait of Hormuz After 100 Days
More than 1,000 commercial vessels carrying thousands of crew members have been unable to exit the Strait of Hormuz for over 100 days. Shipping companies and crews are managing extended stays with limited supplies and restricted movement.
middleeasteye.netpolitics10 days ago
Iranian Parliament Speaker Calls for Closer Ties With China
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf urged closer strategic relations with China on Friday and stated Iran would block U.S. interference in the Strait of Hormuz. He also said coordination with China could reduce tensions and that Iran's deterrence would prevent a n…
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U.S.-Iran talks pause for funeral of former supreme leader
Negotiations between the United States and Iran will pause for one week starting July 4 for funeral events marking the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan said the next meetings will resume at the earliest possible time after J…
The Hillfinance11 days ago
Iran orders tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s joint military command warned on July 2 that tankers must follow Tehran-approved routes or face an immediate response. The statement followed U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar and came as traffic stayed below pre-war levels.
nbcnews.comworld11 days ago
Israeli drone strikes wound Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli strikes hit southern Gaza and a Lebanese hospital on July 2. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia discussed U.S.-Iran talks while Iran prepared for the funeral of its late supreme leader.
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Euronewspolitics11 days ago
Iran orders ships to use approved Strait of Hormuz routes
Iran's joint military command issued the warning on July 2 after US and Iranian diplomats met in Qatar the day before. The statement follows a June framework deal allowing 60 days of charge-free passage.
ndtv.comworld11 days ago
Commercial Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Remains Steady
Vessel tracking data shows commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz held steady over the past 24 hours. Roughly two-thirds of visible vessels used the northern route, with the rest on the southern route.
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jns.orgworld11 days ago
Iranian Military Issues Warnings on Strait of Hormuz and US Interference
@AJEnglish reported that Iran's military headquarters ordered commercial vessels to use a designated route through the Strait of Hormuz. The statements followed attacks on two ships and came as indirect US-Iran talks showed progress.
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theiranproject.comfinance11 days ago
Iran Issues New Routing Rule for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's armed forces command ordered all vessels to follow a Tehran-designated route through the Strait of Hormuz. Non-compliance will endanger vessel security, state media reported.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld11 days ago
U.S. and Iranian Negotiators Meet Separately in Qatar and Agree to Resume Talks
U.S. and Iranian officials held separate sessions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators on Wednesday. They agreed to continue discussions after the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
theiranproject.comfinance12 days ago
Oil Prices Near Pre-War Levels Four Months After US-Israel Strikes on Iran
@AJEnglish reported that oil prices have returned close to pre-conflict levels more than four months after the late February 2026 start of the US-Israel war on Iran. Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz peaked then fell after vessel attacks, while suppliers shifted to pi…
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world12 days ago
Container Ship Runs Aground in Strait of Hormuz
A container ship left its approved route and ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials had previously warned vessels to remain south of Larak Island.
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New York Postpolitics12 days ago
U.S. and Saudi Arabia reduce military cooperation after Iran war
The United States and Saudi Arabia have scaled back joint military activities following the Iran conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Officials told The Wall Street Journal that Riyadh restricted U.S. access to bases and airspace during the fighting.
asiaone.comworld12 days ago
Iran Proposes Tolls on Strait of Hormuz Transit After 60-Day Period Ends
Iran seeks to impose transit fees on vessels using the Strait of Hormuz once an existing 60-day arrangement concludes. U.S. officials have rejected the proposal, stating that a nuclear agreement removing sanctions would allow greater Iranian oil exports and higher revenue.
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al-monitor.comworld12 days ago
Iran says it will respond immediately to any threat against its people or leadership
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat. The statement referenced U.S. commitments regarding Israel and followed Israeli comments about Iran's supreme leader.
abcnews.go.comworld12 days ago
Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Doha for US-Iran Talks with Mediators
US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reached Doha to discuss negotiations with Iran through Qatari and Pakistani mediators. No direct meetings with Iranian officials are scheduled in the coming days. The visit follows a four-day exchange of strikes over the Strait of…
cnbc.compolitics13 days ago
Iran Reports 40 Million Barrels Exported After Blockade Lift
Iran's parliament speaker said the country exported more than 40 million barrels of oil in the 10 to 12 days since a blockade ended. The statement also addressed a 60-day free-passage period and Iran's position on rights in the Strait of Hormuz.
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nbcnews.compolitics13 days ago
U.S. and Iran dispute planned Doha talks after recent strikes
President Donald Trump stated that U.S. negotiators would meet Iranian officials in Doha on Tuesday. Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied any such meeting while confirming an expert delegation would travel to Qatar to address frozen assets.
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middleeasteye.networld13 days ago
Lebanon reports 4,278 killed and 12,196 wounded in Israeli attacks since March
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported the updated casualty figures from Israeli attacks that resumed on March 2. The same bulletin noted damage to buses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tyre.
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en.antaranews.combusiness13 days ago
Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Increases Then Declines
Vessels that had been stranded for months began moving through the strait in larger numbers. Many ships later pulled back after Iran and the U.S. exchanged attacks over the weekend.
wnd.compolitics13 days agoUpdated
Iran Strikes Back After U.S. Attacks; Denies Qatar Talks, Says Trump Claimed Meeting Request
President Donald Trump stated that Iran requested direct talks set for Tuesday in Doha. Iranian officials rejected any planned negotiations with the United States on ending the Middle East war.
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uctoday.comworld14 days ago
U.S. and Iran Pull Back From Attacks Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran de-escalated strikes after Iran targeted vessels and the U.S. responded with coastal strikes. A June 17 memorandum requires the strait to open for 60 days during nuclear talks.
asiaone.comworld14 days ago
Iran bars France and Oman from clearing Strait of Hormuz
Iranian officials stated they will not allow France or Oman to conduct demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran scheduled for next week in Qatar.
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ibtimes.co.ukworld14 days ago
Israeli forces kill one Palestinian in southern Gaza Strip
Israeli forces killed one Palestinian in the town of al-Qarara north of Khan Younis. Hospitals received four bodies and eight injured over the past 24 hours, according to Wafa news agency.
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theiranproject.compolitics14 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran to Hold Technical Talks in Qatar on Hormuz Deal
U.S. and Iranian officials will meet in Doha on Tuesday to discuss implementation of a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending recent Middle East conflict and managing traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
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jns.orgfinance14 days ago
Ship Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Falls to 22 Crossings
Vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to the lowest level recorded since the U.S.-Iran preliminary peace deal. Two recent attacks on ships prompted the decline in traffic.
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thehindu.compolitics14 days ago
U.S. and Iran agree to pause strikes after weekend exchanges near Strait of Hormuz
Both sides halted military action after a series of strikes that began with an Iranian drone attack on a commercial vessel. A senior U.S. official said technical talks remain on track and vessels can move freely.
middleeasteye.netpolitics14 days ago
Lebanon Parliament Speaker Rejects Israel Framework Deal
Nabih Berri says the U.S.-mediated agreement signed this week is contradictory and cannot be implemented. Iran cancels planned technical talks with the U.S. after recent strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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vanguardngr.comworld14 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes on Shipping and Coastal Sites; Technical Talks Status Unclear
Iran attacked two cargo ships near Oman on Thursday, including one carrying over 2 million barrels of crude. U.S. forces struck Iranian missile and drone sites on Friday and Saturday, after which Iran launched counterstrikes at U.S. sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
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