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US, Iran intensify attacks as diplomacy struggles to revive truce

Diplomatic efforts to revive the collapsed US-Iran interim agreement are gathering pace. Shipping disruptions are deepening as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked. The United States carried out fresh airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Iran attacked a tanker in the strait, claiming responsibility for other strikes. The conflict has…

The Economic Times

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to attack nuclear site as Hegseth reveals staggering cost of war

Trump says US forces will target heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain area 'very heavily'

The Independent UK

Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile. Its crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, according to UKMTO. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated two oil tankers caught fire after explosions. Rescue teams are removing crews from the affected area. Tensions have escalated in…

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Iran says fighting 'full-scale war' with US

Iran's president declared a full-scale war against the United States on Monday. Washington expanded its strikes across Iran, hitting cities and military bases. Iran responded with attacks in Bahrain, Jordan, and Syria, targeting military sites. Sailors abandoned a vessel after it was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic exchanges…

The Economic Times

US strikes Iran for ninth consecutive day as more ships targeted in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out a new wave of strikes in Iran on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US military assets in Bahrain, the home of the US…

France 24

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran will pay ‘many times over’ for US soldier deaths as Iran targets Kuwait

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

US military launches new airstrikes to 'punish' Iran for deaths of US troops

New US airstrikes targeted Iran after a drone attack killed American service members in Jordan. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to control oil tanker traffic. Iran's supreme leader warned of unforgettable lessons if attacks continue. The conflict has focused on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Global economy…

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Iran's supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US continues attacks

Iran's supreme leader issued stern warnings after the United States conducted further strikes. Tehran announced it is suspending commitments to a recently signed interim deal. Kuwait reported significant damage to its water and oil facilities from Iranian attacks. US airstrikes targeted infrastructure in Iran's southern Hormozgan province. Both nations continue…

The Economic Times

Iran says it is suspending commitments to interim deal with US as they exchange attacks

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on infrastructure and military targets. Iran suspended its commitments under the interim deal with the U.S. Kuwait saw significant damage to a desalination plant and an oil facility. U.S. airstrikes also hit electricity and desalination plants in Iran. The conflict intensified over control…

The Economic Times

'Blade to your throat': Iran hardliners warn of 'coup' against establishment

The United States and Iran have gone back to exchanging strikes that aimed infrastructure and military bases as the battle over Strait of Hormuz continues.

The Times of India

US-Iran Strikes Now Target Power, Water Facilities. Peace Hopes Recede

The US and Iran continued the relentless attacks and counterattacks on infrastructure and military targets on Saturday, as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified, plunging the ceasefire to abysmal depths. A return to negotiations is not being talked about.

International Business Times

US and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensifies

The Independent UK

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - Hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a “full-scale offensive” in response and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. Here are the latest developments:

Bangkok Post

Trump may have to choose between an endless quagmire and ceding the Strait of Hormuz to Iran

The global energy trade is likely changed forever by the outcome of the Iran war.

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The Economic Times

US warns Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensions

The United States issued a travel warning for the Middle East due to escalating regional tensions. Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran involved fresh military strikes. Fighting intensified over the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil prices significantly. Kuwait and Bahrain reported missile and drone interceptions amid the…

Benzinga

Iraq, Syria Revive Oil Pipeline Shut Since 2003 in Bid to Bypass Strait of Hormuz After Iran War Disrupts Exports

On Friday, Iraq and Syria agreed to revive a long-idled oil pipeline linking northern Iraq to Syria’s Mediterranean coast as Baghdad looks to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions caused by the recent U.S.-Iran conflict.

The Economic Times

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit

The United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastructure targets as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated. The U.S. targeted additional bridges, energy facilities and a key Iranian port, stepping up pressure on Tehran after President Donald…

The Times of India

While commercial ships and oil tankers struggled to get by, this Soviet-born billionaire’s $300 million superyacht left Dubai and cruised through the Strait of Hormuz on a 2,000-mile journey to the Maldives

Motor Yacht A, under the ownership of billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz amidst increased military tensions that have prompted commercial vessels to postpone their voyages. Following the imposition of Western sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Melnichenko relocated his assets to the Gulf, particularly after his…

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France 24

Civilian infrastructure hit as US and Iran escalate attacks across the Middle East

The United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East on Friday, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US military struck bridges and collapsed a tower at a key Iranian port, while Tehran targeted US-allied nations…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Iran warns ‘not a single drop’ of oil will pass through Hormuz as US ends ninth night of strikes

Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz

France 24

Kuwait desalination plant hit as US and Iran escalate infrastructure attacks

The United States struck bridges and energy sites in Iran on Friday, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, as the two sides expanded their targets to include infrastructure. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

The Economic Times

Strait of Hormuz attack: Indian Consulate officials visit hospitalised MT Al Bahiyah, MT Mombasa seafarers, assure support

Indian Consulate officials visited seafarers injured in a recent tanker attack. They offered full support and assistance to the recovering crew members. The officials met with injured Indian seafarers in hospitals across the UAE. This visit followed an attack on two commercial tankers in Omani waters. The UAE Ministry of…

The Economic Times

Fujairah bunker fuel sales halve as US-Iran war disrupts supplies

Fujairah bunker fuel sales dropped significantly in early 2026. This decline occurred after the U.S.-Iran war impacted supplies near the Strait of Hormuz. Zhoushan port in China is now set to overtake Fujairah as a major hub. Supply disruptions continued to affect Fujairah's market throughout the period. Inventories briefly rebounded…

The Economic Times

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas

United States military forces have executed targeted strikes on Iranian command centers and air defense installations, focusing particularly on Bandar Abbas, a strategic port city located near the Strait of Hormuz. Additional operations also struck areas on Greater Tunb Island. President Trump had previously hinted at attacking Iranian energy assets…

The Economic Times

Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say

Shipping firms are avoiding a U.S. military transit route through the Strait of Hormuz. This avoidance stems from recent Iranian attacks on vessels and growing safety worries. The U.S. military has been guiding ships through the strait after attacks. However, shippers find the Omani route increasingly dangerous after several ship…

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