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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.
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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.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps closed the Strait of Hormuz after striking a vessel on an unapproved route, prompting new US military strikes. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was damaged, a crew member is missing, and tensions escalate as the US demands Iran publicly halt attacks on shipping.
European countries are reportedly considering voluntary payments for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for the International Maritime Organization to regulate the fees. The reports indicate Oman has drafted a proposal in cooperation with UK lawyers, while the US continues to advocate for free passage.
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.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the US and Israel for the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in February's strikes. The vow comes amid escalating threats between Washington and Tehran, with the US demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian diplomats shuttling to regional talks.
President Donald Trump warned that the US would 'completely decimate' Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, while Iran's new supreme leader vowed revenge for the killing of his father. The escalating rhetoric follows renewed exchanges of fire in the Middle East conflict, with Qatari mediators reportedly working to de-escalate tensions.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to avenge his father's death and pursue legal cases against the US and Israel over alleged war crimes, while US President Donald Trump threatens further strikes. The statements come amid heightened tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and a fragile ceasefire.
Unnamed US officials have asked Iran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump levies new threats. Iran says it has kept its ceasefire commitments, and both sides trade accusations of violating the memorandum of understanding.
The US is demanding that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and commit to halting attacks on commercial vessels, amid ongoing talks and a fragile ceasefire. Reports indicate Tehran privately acknowledged the shootings were a mistake, blaming a rogue group, while Iran's foreign minister discussed safe passage mechanisms with Oman.
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.
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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.
Nearly five months after the US-Israel campaign against Iran began, a fragile ceasefire holds but key issues remain unresolved. Reports detail conflicting interpretations of the memorandum of understanding, threats to restart strikes, and the human cost of the conflict, including the death of Iran's Supreme Leader and ongoing protests.
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.
The United States has launched a second barrage of air attacks on Iran, killing at least 14 people over two days, as fragile peace talks appear at risk of collapsing. Iran has fired back at US assets in neighbouring Gulf countries, and President Trump has declared the memorandum of understanding with Iran 'over'.