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US launches fresh strikes on Iran near Strait of Hormuz

The United States has launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, citing continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Iranian media report explosions in several coastal cities, and Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the strikes as a violation of the June memorandum of understanding. At least 14 people have been killed in the attacks over the past two days, according to Iranian authorities.

6 outlets · 9 articles Jun 27

‘Pick up the phone’: IRGC appears to rebuff US Strait of Hormuz ‘hotline’

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dismissed US statements about a direct military communication line in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran and Washington continue to talk through political channels, according to Iranian officials.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jun 27

Iran fans on emotional rollercoaster after FIFA World Cup draw with Egypt

Iran's national football team drew 1-1 with Egypt at the World Cup, keeping hopes alive before elimination was confirmed by other results. Fans in Tehran reacted with a mix of pride and frustration, while the coach pondered divine intervention.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 27

U.S., Iran trade strikes putting new strain on West Asia truce

The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf region, with Washington responding to an alleged Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship and Tehran retaliating against US targets. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed in mid-June, though reports indicate both sides have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar for talks.

6 outlets · 10 articles Jun 27

IMO pauses its Gulf vessel evacuation plan after Iran attacks ship

The UN's International Maritime Organization has temporarily paused its evacuation of stranded vessels from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked. Iran has criticised the plan, while the IMO works with countries to resume operations.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jun 26

Trump says Iran struck ship in Hormuz, calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire after a drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's shipping agency paused plans to evacuate stranded sailors, and oil prices fell sharply.

6 outlets · 6 articles Jun 26

Ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz has recovered by half

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reports that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has reached about 50% of pre-war levels, but accuses the US of disrupting the recovery. TASS data shows 54 vessels crossed on June 25, followed by a decline over the next three days.

1 outlet · 4 articles Jun 26

Arab nations do not support tolling for Hormuz — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Gulf countries have 'zero support' for introducing a toll or fee system in the Strait of Hormuz, and that Washington categorically rejects any such payment scheme. A joint US–GCC statement also ruled out holding charges on transit through the strategic waterway, as the two sides stressed the need to reopen it for free navigation.

1 outlet · 3 articles Jun 25

UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked

The UN's International Maritime Organization has paused its evacuation of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck by a projectile off Oman. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of the new transit routes and the stability of the recent US-Iran ceasefire.

4 outlets · 5 articles Jun 25

Fresh dispute emerges over Strait of Hormuz transit routes despite ceasefire

Oman and Iran are at odds over temporary shipping corridors in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that only Tehran-designated routes are safe. The dispute, which threatens a fragile US-Iran ceasefire, centers on control of the strategic waterway and maritime fees.

3 outlets · 8 articles Jun 25

IRGC warns against new Hormuz route for ships: What we know

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned ships to use only Tehran-approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz, days after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding reopened the waterway. Shipowners are caught between conflicting instructions from Iran, the US, and Western insurers, with concerns over potential future tolls.

4 outlets · 4 articles Jun 25

Iran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned that vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz without authorization will be dealt with, as Tehran and Washington clash over fees and control of the waterway. Oman has announced an alternative route close to its shore, while Indonesia and Singapore vow to keep the Strait of Malacca accessible.

3 outlets · 4 articles Jun 25

Trump casts doubt on US striking Iran school on war’s first day

US President Donald Trump said it may never be known who was at fault for the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed more than 175 people, mostly children. Initial internal US military investigations suggested US forces were likely responsible, but the Pentagon has not acknowledged preliminary findings. Trump has alternated between blaming Iran and saying it was a mistake.

5 outlets · 7 articles Jun 25

Rubio says Iran cannot charge tolls in Hormuz: What we know

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has rejected Iran's proposal to charge service fees for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a path to 'total chaos'. The dispute is a key sticking point in ongoing US-Iran negotiations, with Gulf states also voicing concerns over Iran's regional role.

4 outlets · 7 articles Jun 24

Iranians cautiously optimistic about thorny deal with US

As Tehran and Washington near an interim understanding, Iranian markets have rallied and hardliners are pushing back. While the memorandum has survived its first rocky days, Iranians remain cautiously optimistic about the path ahead.

2 outlets · 3 articles Jun 24

Australian citizen working as spy for Iran ‘orchestrated’ Bondi firebombing, Asio boss says

ASIO director-general Mike Burgess revealed that an Australian citizen working as a senior intelligence officer for Iran orchestrated a firebombing in Bondi, and a former Australian resident in Iraq directed an attack on a Melbourne synagogue. In his annual threat assessment, Burgess also detailed the foiling of 31 major terrorism plots since 2014 and defended the agency's resourcing decisions.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 24

MoU a 'declaration of defeat' by US, new era rises in the Middle East, says Iran parliament speaker

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding represents a US declaration of defeat, and rejected external involvement in the Middle East's political and security order during a Baku meeting of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 24

Rubio lands in Gulf to sell Trump's $300 billion Iran peace deal to wary allies

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Gulf tour aims to reassure allies concerned about the US-Iran peace deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion fund. The visit highlights divisions within the Trump administration over Israel's actions in Lebanon, while Israel insists it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.

5 outlets · 7 articles Jun 24

Rebuking Trump, US Senate joins House in vote to end Iran war

The US Senate voted 50-48 to pass a nonbinding resolution directing President Donald Trump to remove US armed forces from hostilities with Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. The measure, already passed by the House, does not require Trump's signature, and Trump has criticized it as 'poorly timed and meaningless.'

5 outlets · 7 articles Jun 24

Hezbollah Secretary General says Israel 'has only one way out' in Lebanon, must withdraw

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has called for Israel's unconditional withdrawal from southern Lebanon, saying the only way out is a clear timetable for troop pullout. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz reiterated that there are no plans to leave. The statements mark an escalation in rhetoric amid ongoing tensions.

2 outlets · 2 articles Jun 23