US strikes near Strait of Hormuz deepen strain in southern Iran
Why it matters: Damage to roads, bridges and desalination sites is hitting ports and fuel access in a region central to Gulf trade.
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#Bandar Abbas
U.S. ends 7-night strikes on Iran as death toll hits 38
The blockade of Iranian ports remains in force, while Teheran threatens to widen attacks to Kuwait and Yordania.
Earlier: US strikes Bandar Abbas airport and rail lines, 2 deadSeries: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9US, Iran trade new strikes as Hormuz fighting spreads across region
Why it matters: Oil climbed above $86 a barrel as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to a three-week low.
US, Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz; China Urges Reopening
Shipping through the strategic oil route was disrupted again as the US maintained its naval blockade of Iran.
Earlier: U.S. strikes Sirik and Qeshm in Iran, 13 blasts near HormuzSeries: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7US hit Iran for sixth straight night as Hormuz shutdown deepened
Why it matters: The closed Strait of Hormuz is disrupting oil flows, and the IEA chief warned global energy supplies could come under strain within weeks.
US hits Iranian bases as Hormuz closure jolts Gulf and oil trade
Why it matters: tanker traffic through the strait has nearly stalled, pushing up oil prices as Kuwait and Bahrain reported drone threats.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +1
US hits Iranian coastal sites as Hormuz truce breaks down
Why it matters: Oil rose more than 4% and only six vessels crossed the strait Sunday, underscoring risks to global energy flows.
BBC News (US & Canada), CNBC
US hits Iranian coastal targets as Hormuz blockade resumes
What's new: Trump dropped a proposed 20% cargo fee, while US officials tied Iran to seven ship attacks in the past week.
Trump threatens to control Hormuz Strait, levy 20% cargo fee
Iran rejected the claim, while two UEA tankers were attacked in Oman waters as tensions widened.
Republika, CNBC Indonesia +1
Iran widens Gulf strikes as Hormuz closure drives oil higher
Why it matters: Brent jumped to $79.11 a barrel as the fighting threatened a route that once carried a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.
US hits 140 targets in Iran after Strait of Hormuz ship attack
Why it matters: Iran answered with strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, widening the risk to Gulf shipping and diplomacy.
US hits 140 Iran targets after Hormuz ship attack sparks reprisals
What's next: Iran struck U.S.-hosting Gulf states, raising the risk that talks over the waterway and the wider war could collapse.
US hits about 140 Iran targets as Hormuz fighting widens
Why it matters: Iran answered with attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces, putting oil and gas shipments and nuclear talks at greater risk.
Iran, US trade fire as new strikes hit Qeshm and Kuwait
Why it matters: The clash centers on the Strait of Hormuz after a commercial ship was set ablaze, threatening oil flows and wider war talks.
US hit 140 Iranian military targets after Strait of Hormuz attack
What's new: CentCom said three nights of strikes have now hit more than 300 targets as Iran warned of a "severe response."
US strikes Iranian coast after Hormuz ship attack; Gulf states hit
What's new: Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice after a Cyprus-flagged ship caught fire and a crew member went missing.
US hits 80+ Iran targets after 3 ships struck near Hormuz
What's new: Washington also revoked a license for Iranian oil sales, sending crude prices up more than 3% and straining the June ceasefire.
US hits Iran sites, halts oil sales after 3 tankers struck
Why it matters: The move jolted oil prices more than 3% and put a June ceasefire at risk as Iran threatened a response.
Axios, The Hill
US hits Iranian military sites after 3 tankers were struck in Hormuz
What's new: Washington also revoked Iran's oil sales license, a move that sent oil prices up more than 3%.
Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, threatens ships crossing
The move raises the risk of global energy supply disruptions, even as the U.S. military says commercial vessels still use the route.
Antara News, Republika +3
Iran fully closes Strait of Hormuz, all ships at risk
The move again chokes a route carrying about 20 percent of global oil and gas supplies amid fresh U.S. attacks.
Republika, Antara News +1
US hits Iran; missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Why it matters: The exchange put U.S. troop hosts under fire and kept pressure on oil markets, with Brent crude above $92 a barrel.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1