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Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated sharply after a weekend of military exchanges near the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran striking a commercial ship and U.S. forces hitting Iranian military targets. Russia's foreign ministry warns of shipping disruption risks, while Pakistan's role in a recent ceasefire agreement surfaces.
Brent crude has risen sharply in recent sessions as US military strikes on Iran and renewed threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz unsettle energy markets. Multiple outlets report gains of roughly 4 to 5 percent on different days, alongside higher European gas prices and fresh US moves to levy charges on vessels. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed attacks on US bases while Washington described its actions as responses to threats against commercial shipping.
Pakistani, Qatari and Egyptian negotiators held a fresh series of mediatory talks with the US and Iran to de-escalate tensions, as Iran maintains contact with regional countries and reaffirms its readiness to use all means to ensure its security. The efforts come amid ongoing airstrikes and a history of conflict since late February.
Survivors of an Iranian drone strike on a US facility in Kuwait accuse senior commanders of ignoring intelligence warnings and inadequately protecting the base, according to a Washington Post investigation cited by multiple outlets. The strike killed six US soldiers on March 1, and an internal investigation has not resulted in disciplinary actions.
The United States and Iran have exchanged multiple rounds of strikes this week, with Iran declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed and attacking commercial vessels. Oil prices spiked and markets plunged as shipping disruptions intensified, with the US insisting the waterway remains open.
Pakistan has called on all sides in the US-Iran conflict to exercise restraint, following the collapse of a ceasefire and renewed attacks. Both Al Jazeera and Dawn report Pakistan's diplomatic efforts, including a call with Iran's foreign minister, amid fresh strikes.
The US launched a third round of airstrikes against an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting about 140 targets, while Iran responded by attacking several Gulf Arab states. Analysts describe a US shift toward eroding Iran's capacity to govern and finance its war effort, and a Tehran strategy of widening the battlefield.
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, even as the US and Iran continue to trade attacks. US Central Command confirmed that traffic is flowing in the strategic waterway, while regional states like Oman and Qatar have reacted to the escalating tensions.
Fresh US military strikes on Iran prompted Tehran to announce the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and to attack targets in several Gulf states. The escalation follows Iran's strike on a container ship, and regional governments report interceptions and damage. US Central Command maintains that commercial traffic continues to flow through the strait.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has called for de-escalation and restraint as tensions between the US and Iran continue to rise, with fresh strikes exchanged. Dar engaged with Iranian and Saudi counterparts, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the Islamabad MoU, signed in June 2026.
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf state into a global economic and diplomatic power, has died at 74. He ruled from 1995 to 2013 and was credited with launching Al Jazeera, developing the country's LNG industry, and hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The US launched new strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump vowed to hit 'hard' following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the strait would remain closed, while Gulf states sounded missile alerts and oil prices climbed. European foreign ministers condemned Iran's actions.
According to CBS News, no US negotiators attended consultations on Iran in Oman on July 11, with the US engaging remotely with Omani and Qatari counterparts. The talks follow renewed US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
US President Donald Trump says Iran has asked to continue negotiations but the June ceasefire is 'over', as both sides trade attacks over the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari delegation visits Tehran to de-escalate, while oil prices remain volatile.
Iran laid to rest former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on July 9, 2026, more than four months after his death in an airstrike. The burial coincided with escalating U.S.-Iran attacks that have raised fears of a return to all-out war, with regional sirens and missile warnings reported. International representation at the funeral was limited, and no new public appearance by his successor was noted.
Iran has announced it will file a legal complaint against Israel and the United States for the assassination of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his burial in Mashhad concluded months after his death. The funeral, marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants, came amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Washington and Tehran.
Iran and the US are locked in a new cycle of clashes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, rooted in differing interpretations of last month's memorandum of understanding. The US has attacked southern Iran and rescinded oil waivers, while Iran has launched projectiles toward Bahrain and Kuwait and shot down a US drone.
According to The Wall Street Journal, several Iranian missiles struck targets at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, including a Patriot air defense system, early warning radar, and fuel tanks. The strikes were part of Iran's retaliation against US presence in the region, though officials report minor damage and no casualties.
Iranian forces launched attacks on US military targets in Gulf states, including Bahrain and Kuwait, in retaliation for American strikes, straining a three-week-old ceasefire. Iran also buried its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while Israel's defence minister warned it could resume its campaign against Iran. US President Donald Trump said he believed the ceasefire was over.
Three weeks after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have renewed tensions, with both sides exchanging strikes and global energy markets on edge. Traffic through the critical waterway has fallen sharply, and negotiations in Doha ended without agreement.