Articles tagged with "Strait of Hormuz"
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Middle East Roundup, July 20: Iran president says country in 'full-scale war' with US
Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is in a full-scale war with the United States and must accept the consequences; Washington and Tehran traded strikes on Monday as US deaths in the renewed fighting climbed to three and more ships came under attack in the strategic Strait of Hormuz; joining the war, Yemeni Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia, triggering the strongest condemnation from the Kingdom.
2 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, July 19: US completes eighth night of Iran strikes as IRGC claims downing drone
US-Iran tensions escalate as both sides exchange strikes; Iran reports attacks on US bases and drone interceptions; Jordan evacuates Aqaba airport and seaport; and Bahrain and Kuwait activate air raid alerts.
3 DAYS AGO
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Middle East Roundup, July 18: Supreme leader says Iran will teach US 'unforgettable lessons'
Khamenei says US should be prepared to bear “most serious consequences” of war, adds Washington should know that Iran, axis of resistance have “unforgettable lessons to offer it”; Saudi Arabia condemns ‘brutal Iranian aggression’ against Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan
4 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, July 17: US strikes Iran as Tehran warns of Mideast reprisals
US hit Iran on Friday, with Tehran accusing US forces of striking civilian sites and drawing Iranian threats of reprisals on regional infrastructure; in the rekindled war, the foes have traded fire for six days running.
5 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, July 16: Qatar rejects Israeli media reports alleging agreement to military action against Iran
Denies Israeli media reports claiming it agreed to participate in military action against Iran, calling them false and aimed at undermining its mediation role; US, Iran trade strikes as foes battle over Hormuz in renewed Middle East war.
6 DAYS AGO
Stocks drop on tech sell-off, oil yo-yos on Mideast
Tech-driven losses in Asia precede declines in European and US markets, which mostly traded lower.
6 DAYS AGO
Middle East Roundup, July 15: US aircraft fired on ship that tried to break Iran ports blockade
The United States launches a new wave of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities used to threaten vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz;Two tankers carrying Iranian oil that appear to be heading toward Pakistan turn around as a renewed US naval blockade takes effect.
7 DAYS AGO
Key developments: US-Iran hostilities intensify in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's threat to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and renewed US military operations have heightened tensions across the Gulf, disrupting maritime traffic and raising concerns over global trade, energy security and regional stability.
July 15, 2026
Middle East Roundup, July 14: US forces launch new round of strikes on Iran
Says the United States will expand strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges unless Tehran agrees to negotiate, warning attacks will intensify if no deal is reached; US launches fourth consecutive day of strikes on Iran as Washington prepares to reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
July 14, 2026
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