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The interim US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, leading to renewed airstrikes, Iranian retaliation, and threats to close strategic straits. President Trump has escalated rhetoric, proposing and quickly abandoning a toll plan for the Strait of Hormuz, while global oil prices rise. The conflict has renewed discussions in Washington about regime change, with diplomatic efforts failing to secure concessions.
US President Donald Trump threatened to escalate strikes against Iran, targeting power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran negotiates. US forces have carried out strikes for a fourth day and reimposed a naval blockade, while tensions spread across the region.
The US and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington targeting Iranian provinces and Tehran hitting Gulf states and shipping. The escalation has undermined the June 17 memorandum of understanding, while oil markets reacted with a 3.5% price rise.
US President Donald Trump hosted Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the White House, pledging a 'massive' oil partnership and deeper economic ties as both nations prepare for a complete US troop withdrawal by September 30. Al-Zaidi described the relationship as shifting from militaristic to economic, vowing to disarm armed factions. Analysts highlight Washington's financial leverage over Baghdad in al-Zaidi's rise.
President Donald Trump has proposed that the US take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, a plan that has drawn expert skepticism and criticism from Brazilian President Lula, who called it 'piracy'.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the resumption of US strikes on Iran violates the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, warning that it closes the door to a peaceful resolution. Lavrov also noted that Israel and President Trump no longer recognize the memorandum, as regional security remains fragile.
Yemen's internationally recognized government and Presidential Leadership Council have condemned an Iranian civilian flight that landed in Sanaa, carrying passengers to the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader. The coalition backing Yemen's government has vowed a forceful response to Houthi threats, while the Houthis say they prevented Saudi warplanes from blocking the aircraft.
The United States has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran and announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, with President Trump threatening further escalation. The UAE reported that two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards accused the US of jeopardising global oil and gas supplies.
President Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a 20% toll on eligible cargo, but reversed the toll the next day. The move highlights the fragile ceasefire and the strategic importance of the waterway, with Iran and the US at odds over control.
The United States launched new airstrikes on Iran, prompting retaliation against Gulf Arab states and tankers. As tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump has warned of further strikes, while oil prices have risen.
The US military has launched a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps announced missile and drone attacks on US facilities in Bahrain. Both sides accuse each other of violating the interim agreement that had ended fighting in June.
US President Donald Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, opening a new 60-day window for military action without congressional approval. The notification follows Iran's alleged violation of a June memorandum of understanding, leading to renewed strikes. Reports also detail an informal nickname for the operation and the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump has declared the reinstatement of a naval blockade targeting Iranian vessels and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, while stating the United States will act as guardian of the waterway and impose a 20 percent charge on cargo. The move follows renewed military exchanges between US and Iranian forces, including reported Iranian missile strikes on UAE tankers.
The Saudi-backed Yemeni government said it struck the runway at Houthi-held Sanaa airport to stop an unauthorised Iranian aircraft from landing, prompting Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and threats of further escalation. The exchange marks the most serious rupture in a largely dormant conflict since an informal 2022 truce, raising concerns that a fragile ceasefire framework could collapse amid wider US-Iran tensions.
Yemen's internationally recognised government has claimed responsibility for a strike on Sanaa airport, saying it aimed to prevent an Iranian plane from landing. The Houthi rebels blamed Saudi Arabia and threatened retaliation, raising fears of renewed all-out war in Yemen.
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov visited Tehran, where officials from both countries discussed energy cooperation and expressed satisfaction with the positive dynamics of bilateral relations. Iran's Oil Minister said the two sides are in the final stages of agreeing on a gas supply contract, with a pipeline route via Azerbaijan already set.
The Middle East has seen a significant escalation in US-Iran hostilities, with new strikes reported on both sides. Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced attacks on Gulf nations, while the US continued targeting Iranian military sites. Diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan's mediation, face challenges.
The Houthi movement controlling northern Yemen has accused Saudi Arabia of launching air strikes on Sanaa International Airport and has vowed retaliation. The Yemeni defense ministry said it struck the airport's runway to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while the Houthis detained an ICRC aircraft and later claimed a strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport.
Oil prices surged more than 3% after renewed military strikes between the US and Iran raised concerns about shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran claims it has closed the strait, US officials and Central Command say it remains open. Gulf oil exports have recovered from May lows but remain below pre-war levels.
President Donald Trump announced the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% toll on cargo, prompting Iranian officials to assert Tehran's continued guardianship of the waterway. The proposal has drawn criticism from an Israeli security expert who says it validates Iran's own fee demands.