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International · 2026-10-25
Iran claims seven tankers damaged in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Israel-Iran conflictIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were struck or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz, representing the largest single incident since the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February. The Iranian military warned it could attack US military bases across the Middle East if Washington intervened to protect shipping in the vital waterway. US officials dismissed Iran's unverified claims as an attempt to drive up oil prices before American elections.
International · 2026-09-19
Iran detains oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz and sets seven conditions for ceasefire talksIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend on Friday after it attempted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded since February. Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven preconditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with the United States, though the specific details were not disclosed.
International · 2026-09-20
Iran maintains Hormuz blockade as war enters seventh month and sanctions extend to 2031Seven months into the conflict, Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz by striking and detaining commercial vessels, despite US claims that shipping volumes have reached a six-month high. President Trump announced expectations that the war would end within the year and signed legislation extending sanctions on Iran through 2031. Iran held its largest pro-government rally since the war began and set seven conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations.
International · 2026-09-20
Iran establishes seven conditions for resuming ceasefire negotiations with United StatesMohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that Iran has established seven conditions that must be met before it will resume ceasefire negotiations with the United States. The specific conditions were not disclosed publicly. Iran is simultaneously working to restore gas production capacity that was damaged during the recent conflict.
International · 2026-09-18
Iran claims it struck oil tanker Trend in Strait of Hormuz as blockade persistsIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Friday that it had struck and detained the Togo-flagged oil tanker Trend as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, citing a fire that broke out on the vessel during what Tehran characterized as an illegal passage. The incident reflects Iran's ongoing blockade of this critical waterway, which has been in place since the United States and Israel conducted military strikes against Iran in late February. The continued attacks underscore mounting tensions affecting global energy markets in an already volatile geopolitical situation.
International · 2026-09-14
Trump predicts Iran war will end this year as Strait of Hormuz tensions risePresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he expects the seven-month conflict centred on Iran to conclude this year, potentially after November's midterm elections, with oil prices falling sharply afterwards. Iran claimed it destroyed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a claim Washington has not independently verified. The ongoing fighting has created significant disruptions to global shipping and energy markets in this critical corridor.
International · 2026-09-21
Iran's economy contracted 10.1% during escalating conflict with the United StatesIran's economy experienced a sharp contraction of 10.1% year-on-year during the quarter spanning late March to late June, according to the Statistical Center of Iran. The decline coincided with the height of hostilities between Tehran and Washington, alongside longstanding international sanctions and currency depreciation.
International · 2026-10-23
Iran reports seven tankers struck in Strait of Hormuz, threatens US basesIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed that seven oil tankers were hit or damaged by mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, describing it as the largest single-day toll since fighting began on 28 February. The United States rejected the claims as an attempt to raise oil prices before American elections, and Iran warned it could strike US military bases in the Middle East if Washington helps protect shipping. The incident highlights the escalating tensions in a conflict that has involved regional and international actors since February.
International · 2026-09-13
Vessel struck in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-Gulf talks are postponedA commercial vessel was hit by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency, increasing tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping routes for oil and gas. Separately, talks between Iran and Gulf states scheduled for Monday to discuss the strait's future security have been postponed, even as diplomatic prospects between the United States and Iran continue to deteriorate.
International · 2026-09-12
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on Saudi pipelineUS President Donald Trump stated that Iran was probably responsible for a drone attack on Saudi Arabia's East-West Pipeline, one of the country's main oil export routes. The incident occurred as Iran-backed Houthi forces advanced in Yemen, intensifying concerns about global oil supplies and shipping routes.
International · 2026-10-31
Oman rescues 25 crew from burning tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Iran halts four shipsOmani maritime authorities rescued 25 crew members from a burning Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, the latest incident in the strategically important waterway. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported halting four tankers attempting unauthorised routes through the strait, two of which hit mines and caught fire while carrying over two million barrels of oil each. Iran also claimed to have destroyed an unmanned enemy aircraft east of the strait, reinforcing its warnings that unauthorised vessels transit the waterway at their own risk.
International · 2026-09-27
Iran conflict deepens economic crisis and threatens global shipping and fuel pricesIran's economy contracted by 10.1% in the second quarter as sanctions and currency depreciation compounded the effects of regional conflict. Diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions between the US and Iran stalled after President Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while an attack on a cargo ship near the strait killed one crew member and sent European diesel prices to record levels. The escalating crisis has prompted increased Western military engagement in the region and revealed severe psychological strain among US military personnel.
International · 2026-09-11
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil and diesel to record highsIntensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran around the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy prices to multi-year peaks, with Brent crude approaching $110 a barrel and US diesel exceeding $6 a gallon for the first time. Iran reported striking ten vessels during the week of 11 September, while the United States continued striking Iranian tankers and expanded economic pressure through new sanctions on banks accused of financing Tehran. The surge in fuel costs has become a political concern for the Trump administration, particularly affecting agricultural and transportation sectors in key electoral regions.
International · 2026-09-19
Trump signs law expanding Russia sanctions and extending Iran sanctions to 2031President Donald Trump has signed legislation authorising expanded statutory sanctions and tariffs on Russia while extending Iran sanctions through 2031. The law permits duties of up to 100% on imports from countries knowingly purchasing Russian energy products. Iranian officials denounced the measures as economic terrorism.
International · 2026-09-09
United States destroys Iranian tankers; Iran retaliates with strikes on Jordan baseOn 8 September, US forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. The following day, Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck a US military base in Jordan, and although Jordanian air defences intercepted most incoming missiles, the incident marked an escalation in the six-month conflict between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-20
Kentucky Republican forces House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary over Iran military operationsRep. Thomas Massie filed an eight-article impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he conducted military operations in Iran for over 90 days without congressional authorisation in violation of the War Powers Resolution of 1973. The move forces a House floor vote within two legislative days and places Republican lawmakers in a difficult position months before midterm elections.
International · 2026-09-08
United States destroys Iranian tankers as Iran retaliates against Jordan base strikeAmerican forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship. Iran retaliated by striking a US military base in Jordan with ballistic missiles. The exchange represents the heaviest day of attacks since the conflict began in February.
International · 2026-09-15
Republican lawmaker forces House vote to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war powersRepublican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing that Hegseth violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973 by conducting military operations against Iran for more than 90 days without congressional approval. Using a privileged procedural mechanism, Massie has forced a House floor vote within two legislative days, creating a difficult situation for Republicans just before the midterm elections.
International · 2026-09-13
Escalating US-Iran conflict drives oil above $110 and rattles financial marketsThe United States and Iran intensified their conflict this week with strikes on ships and military bases. Crude oil soared toward $110 per barrel and diesel reached a historic high as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz collapsed, while President Trump imposed new sanctions and predicted the war would end after November's elections.
International · 2026-10-03
G7 nations release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to counter rising fuel prices amid Iran warThe Group of Seven industrialised nations has announced a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from their strategic reserves. The move aims to stabilise energy markets disrupted by the ongoing war involving Iran and to moderate rising fuel prices affecting consumers and businesses globally.
International · 2026-09-24
Eight sailors attempt suicide during USS Abraham Lincoln deployment to Iran regionActing Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed that eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a prolonged deployment that included operations near Iran. The disclosure comes amid growing concerns from families about deteriorating mental health conditions and poor living standards aboard the vessel, which departed last November and is now returning home.
International · 2026-09-21
Qatar seeks to revive stalled US–Iran ceasefire negotiationsQatar announced Sunday that it is working to restart negotiations between the United States and Iran, with officials conducting shuttle diplomacy between the capitals. Qatar's prime minister stressed that regional security requires a framework based on mutual respect and open communication, warning that cycles of confrontation undermine stability.
International · 2026-10-16
Two men sentenced for plotting Iran-backed assassination of German Jewish leaderA Hamburg court has convicted a Danish and an Afghan national for plotting to assassinate Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, on behalf of Iran. The Danish man received eight and a half years and the Afghan man four and a half years in prison. The case reflects ongoing German concerns about alleged Iranian plots targeting Jewish figures in Europe.
International · 2026-10-19
Iran claims oil tanker struck mine and exploded in Strait of HormuzIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that an oil tanker caught fire and exploded after hitting a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. The IRGC claimed the vessel had disabled its navigation and identification systems in violation of Iranian regulations, and warned that other ships doing so would face severe consequences.
International · 2026-09-10
Iran targets US base in Jordan as conflict deepens into seventh monthIranian ballistic missiles struck the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan on 10 September, damaging approximately a dozen American military aircraft. The United States responded with attacks on Iranian air-defence and missile systems, continuing a six-month conflict that began in late February with no clear end in sight.
International · 2026-09-18
Tehran hosts largest pro-government rally since conflict with US and Israel beganHundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered for a government-organised rally in Tehran on Friday, marking the largest demonstration of support since the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Participants pledged to join a volunteer defence campaign called "Janfaday-e Iran", receiving military training to strengthen security alongside existing forces. The rally underscored national unity as Iran's economy deteriorates under a US naval blockade and expanded sanctions.
International · 2026-09-19
Hundreds of thousands rally in Tehran in largest pro-government demonstration since war beganIran's government organised what the Associated Press described as the largest pro-government demonstration since the conflict with the United States and Israel began in February, with hundreds of thousands of people marching through downtown Tehran on Friday. Participants pledged to join "Janfaday-e Iran," a campaign that offers limited military training to volunteers who would serve as an additional security force alongside the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia. The rally occurred as Iran's economy continues to deteriorate under a US naval blockade and expanded American sanctions.
International · 2026-08-30
US forces strike Iranian rocket launchers amid Pentagon concerns over prolonged military campaignAmerican military forces attacked two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island after detecting preparations to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first acknowledged US strike in the waterway in approximately one month. Senior Pentagon commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that sustaining large-scale military operations against Iran could strain American military readiness and weaken the capacity to respond to threats in other regions and defend the homeland. Shipping through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz has declined significantly as the standoff between the United States and Iran continues.
International · 2026-10-01
US completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 23-year presenceThe United States has completed its withdrawal of military forces from Iraq, ending a military presence that lasted 23 years and began with the 2003 invasion. The departure raises concerns about regional stability, as Iran-backed militias and Islamic State remnants could gain influence. Following the American exit, the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah announced it would suspend military operations but retain its weapons to defend Iraqi airspace.
International · 2026-10-19
Germany summons Iranian ambassador following court verdict on assassination plotA German court has convicted two men of plotting to assassinate a Jewish community leader and found that Iran's intelligence service had directed one of them. Germany formally protested this decision by summoning the Iranian ambassador, signalling deepening tensions between the two countries.
International · 2026-10-14
Two cargo vessels sink in escalating attacks near Strait of HormuzTwo commercial ships, the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride and the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged Cape Dao, sank this week after being struck by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping route. At least one crew member was killed in the attacks, which Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps justified by claiming the vessels were using an illegal route. The surge in attacks represents the sharpest rise in Iranian strikes on shipping since the start of the US-Israel conflict, with analysts suggesting Tehran aims to disrupt the waterway before the American midterm elections on 3 November.
International · 2026-08-30
US military strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon leaders express concern about prolonged operationsAmerican forces destroyed two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after observing Iranian Revolutionary Guard personnel preparing to fire rockets carrying sea mines toward the Strait of Hormuz. Senior US military commanders have privately warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that extending operations against Iran could strain military resources and reduce America's ability to respond to other threats. Shipping levels through the critical waterway have remained significantly below normal as tensions persist between the two nations.
International · 2026-09-10
Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel amid escalating Middle East conflictBrent crude rose above $101 a barrel on 9-10 September, reaching its highest level in approximately four months, as Iran refused to de-escalate its confrontation with the United States and Israel. US Treasury yields climbed sharply to their highest levels in years, reflecting investor concerns about inflation and government debt. Stock markets declined for the fourth consecutive session as traders grew anxious about the conflict's impact on global energy supply and economic stability.
International · 2026-09-11
Houthi forces capture Yemen's entire Red Sea coastlineIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured the port of Mokha and consolidated control over Yemen's complete Red Sea coast, according to reports from NPR, Al Jazeera and UPI published on 10 and 11 September. This advance gives the group command over access routes near the strategically critical Bab al-Mandab strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints. Saudi Arabia has responded with airstrikes on Mokha as part of an escalating conflict.
International · 2026-09-13
Houthi forces seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast and control Bab el-Mandeb straitIran-backed Houthi fighters have captured Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline, including Mokha port and Mayyun Island, giving them control of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical waterway for global shipping between Asia and Europe. The offensive has displaced approximately 80,000 civilians and triggered Saudi airstrikes, whilst President Trump attributed a separate drone attack that disabled a major Saudi oil pipeline to Iranian involvement.
International · 2026-09-15
Houthis advance on Marib and Taiz while seizing Red Sea islandsHouthi forces launched military operations against the government-controlled cities of Marib and Taiz, with heavy clashes reported, and gained control of the Hanish Islands in the Red Sea. The military escalation followed the collapse of planned peace talks between Gulf states and Iran, after Houthi ballistic missile attacks targeted Saudi Arabia and forces supporting Yemen's internationally recognised government.
International · 2026-09-16
Two sailors missing after tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz near Musandam PeninsulaTwo sailors are missing following an attack on the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman's Musandam Peninsula, according to Oman's maritime security centre. The incident is part of a series of maritime security threats in this strategic waterway, where heightened regional tensions involving Iran have created persistent risks for commercial shipping.
International · 2026-09-16
Republican congressman initiates impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary HegsethThomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he violated the War Powers Resolution by conducting military operations against Iran for over 90 days without congressional approval. The privileged resolution forces a House vote within two legislative days, creating political pressure on fellow Republicans during an election period.
International · 2026-10-04
United States completes military withdrawal from Iraq after 23 yearsThe United States has finished withdrawing its military forces from Iraq, ending a presence that began with the 2003 invasion and continued through a twelve-year campaign against the Islamic State. The Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah announced it would suspend military operations while keeping its weapons, though analysts warn the withdrawal could strengthen Iranian-aligned groups and remaining Islamic State forces in the country.
International · 2026-10-15
Two cargo ships sink near Strait of Hormuz amid intensified Iranian attacksTwo cargo ships, the GFS Pride and the Cape Dao, sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being struck by missiles, with at least one crew member killed. UK Maritime Trade Operations reported at least five separate incidents involving drone strikes against commercial vessels within a 48-hour period. Maritime security sources characterise the escalation as deliberate, suggesting Iran is attempting to restrict access through this strategically vital shipping route.