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Fighting between the US and Iran has intensified, disrupting oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts say Iran retains the ability to control the strait, prompting Gulf exporters to rely on alternative pipeline routes that bypass the waterway.
Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones targeting US-linked sites, while Iran claimed attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain and Syria. The US completed new strikes on Iranian targets, and the region braces for further escalation.
TASS reports that US Air Force strikes on facilities in Iran's Hormozgan Province killed at least eight civilians, and that US forces also struck the Darhovin Nuclear Power Plant. The reports detail the escalation of US-Iranian tensions since July 8, including the termination of the ceasefire and Iranian retaliatory strikes on US facilities in the Middle East.
Iran launched new attacks on US facilities in the Gulf on Friday following a sixth consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The escalation has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised global energy prices, amid threats from both sides to target critical infrastructure.
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran, increasingly targeting bridges, while Iran has launched missile attacks on Gulf nations including Bahrain and Kuwait. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, and the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues to escalate.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a primetime address to the nation on Thursday at 9 P.M. Eastern, amid ongoing strikes against Iran and heightened speculation over election security. The speech comes as Democrats preemptively counter his claims about voter fraud, and networks weigh whether to carry the address live.
US Vice President JD Vance accused some members of the Israeli government of trying to influence American public opinion to prolong the Iran war. His remarks came in a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, as the House rejected an amendment to cut aid to Israel.
The US has launched a sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions and damage in several cities, while US officials expressed openness to continued diplomacy.
Syrian authorities said they seized a weapons shipment at the border with Iraq, including missiles and drones, which they say was intended for Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied the accusations as 'fabricated narratives.' Iraq announced a high-level committee to investigate.
The US and Iran have exchanged strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran announcing its closure and the US insisting it remains open. As the conflict escalates, experts describe how the waterway is monitored through a combination of military and commercial assets, while officials on both sides trade claims about leadership and control.
US President Donald Trump reversed his plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz after Gulf state leaders voiced opposition. Reports indicate that advisors warned the fee could undermine US goals, and the plan was replaced with trade and investment agreements.
Iran has instructed Yemen's Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea shipping route, if the US attacks Iranian power infrastructure, according to multiple sources. The threat poses a major risk to global energy supplies and shipping, with analysts warning of potential disruptions to two of the world's most vital oil arteries.
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding on the Strait of Hormuz promised safe passage but left key questions unanswered. Both sides interpret the agreement differently, and its rapid unravelling has exposed the lack of implementation mechanisms.
Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan, Ali Mojtaba Rouzbehani, stated that the US has failed to dominate the Strait of Hormuz, that sanctions pressure is ineffective, and that Israel is trying to drag Washington into a full-scale regional war. His remarks, published by the Iranian embassy in Ashgabat, were reported by TASS.
Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress (Israel), discusses the US-Iran MoU, Trump's Iran strategy, and a meeting with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Paris, expressing optimism about Iran's future and renewed Israeli-Iranian ties.
China has temporarily suspended helium exports, citing the need to safeguard domestic supply amid a tightening global market. The Ministry of Commerce says future export controls will be adjusted based on supply and demand, while analysts note China's heavy reliance on imported helium.
The United States has launched new military strikes on Iran, targeting sites near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claims attacks on US assets in Gulf countries. Casualties and interceptions of missiles have been reported, with President Trump threatening further strikes if negotiations stall.
The US launched a second wave of attacks on Iran's coastal defences and missile sites, prompting Iranian retaliation against US targets in Gulf states. Oil prices rose to a one-month high as hostilities escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. military has launched airstrikes on Greater Tunb Island in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian defense and missile sites, as part of an intensified campaign and reimposed blockade on Iranian ports. Iran has retaliated with missile and drone fire against regional targets, and Tehran has threatened to halt regional energy exports.
The United States fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island, part of its naval blockade on Iran, while strikes were reported in Tehran and other cities. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has plunged amid the escalating conflict.