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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:

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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.

Fortune

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…

The Economic Times

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.

Benzinga

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…

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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…

The Times of India

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…

France 24

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

The Independent UK

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.

France 24

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…

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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…

International Business Times UK

Iran War Hormuz Toll Could Trigger $136bn Global Chokepoint Scramble, Analysts Warn

Iran's tolls on the Strait of Hormuz could set a precedent for other nations, potentially reshaping global trade costs and impacting consumer prices worldwide.

The Times of India

Pakistan's Libya peace push has a China connection and $4 billion price tag

Pakistan spent the first half of 2026 basking in an unfamiliar role: peacemaker. Its PM and Field Marshall helped broker a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, and for a moment, Islamabad looked like the region's most unlikely power broker. But that ceasefire has since come apart in less…

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US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.

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Benzinga

Trump Warns US Will Continue Iran Strikes, Save Energy Targets for Last as He Touts Alaska, Texas Alternatives

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. will continue its strikes in Iran into the coming week, warning that it will hit the country “very hard” as tensions escalate over the movement of ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Indian seafarer missing after Oman vessel attack dead, family says

An Indian national is confirmed dead after an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Ten other Indian sailors aboard the ship were rescued following the incident. India lodged a strong protest with Iran over recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These attacks have heightened concerns for merchant vessels…

Benzinga

Trump Abandons 20% Strait of Hormuz Fee, Says Gulf States Will Make 'Record' Investments in the US as CENTCOM Reaffirms Naval Blockade

President Donald Trump has abandoned the idea of imposing a 20% fee on all vessels traveling through the Strait of Hormuz after floating the idea on Monday, demanding compensation in exchange for safe passage through the waterway.

The Times of India

'Hormuz to remain closed until end of America's evils': Iran defiant as US continues strikes

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the "end of America's evils". It further warned that other oil and gas export routes serving the interests of the US and its allies could also be shut.

Kiplinger

Stocks Rise on Hot Earnings, Cool Inflation: Stock Market Today

Second-quarter earnings and June consumer inflation data offset continuing uncertainty about the Strait of Hormuz.

The Independent UK

US military carries out new Iran strikes and reinstates Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade

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Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: How Gulf countries are preparing for life without the waterway

IN DEPTH : The US and Iran continue tit-for-tat strikes over the vital shipping route while a fifth of the world’s oil supply remains at a standstill. But Gulf countries have been looking towards alternatives for a more independent future, Maira Butt reports

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