US hits Iran radar sites on Qeshm after intercepting 7 missiles
The US said six Iranian missiles were intercepted and one missed its target, sharpening risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US said six Iranian missiles were intercepted and one missed its target, sharpening risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The figure is higher than his May claim of 18 percent, as talks to end the war remain deadlocked.
DIA assessment says Israel may have monitored senior US officials to gauge Donald Trump options on Iran and Lebanon.
Earlier: Pentagon raises Israel espionage threat in US to criticalSeries: Israel · US Espionage Dispute · 2 chapters since Jun 4Iran’s top diplomat mocked the allegation on X and urged Beirut to focus on the “real enemy.”
Why it matters: The exchange further strains an April ceasefire and keeps pressure on Strait of Hormuz shipping and oil flows.
Why it matters: The step could deepen the US-Iran standoff as ceasefire talks falter and Gulf allies seek compensation for damage.
Kuwait suspended air traffic and diverted flights after Terminal 1 was heavily damaged.
Series: Iran · United States Conflict Escalation · 5 chapters since May 28Why it matters: Fewer than a handful of daily transits through the chokepoint are straining oil, fertilizer and fuel supplies from Asia to Europe.
Why it matters: The impasse clouds a 2-month extension tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and wider nuclear talks.
What's new: Aid delivery in Afghanistan now can take up to 75 days, and WFP expects to reach 1.5 million fewer people in 2026.
What's new: Iran reported no tangible progress, while fresh attacks killed at least 8 in Lebanon and hit Kuwait and Bahrain.
What's next: The measure is unlikely to take effect unless the Senate passes a similar resolution and Congress overrides an expected veto.
What's next: Lebanon's president said the truce would take effect within 24 hours once all parties approve it.
What's new: Tehran reported no tangible progress, even as Trump pushed for a weekend breakthrough and Gulf tensions flared again.
Why it matters: Oil rose more than 2% as fighting again threatened the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy shipments.
What’s new: Tehran is discussing parts of its nuclear program it had previously refused to address, Rubio told senators.
What's new: Washington cleared players and necessary staff, but signaled it will screen out anyone tied to the IRGC.
Why it matters: More sailings could ease pressure on oil, gas and goods flows after months of war disruption and stranded vessels.
What's new: Rockets, airstrikes and evacuation warnings continued after the deal, complicating wider U.S.-Iran truce talks.
Tehran ordered all vessels to use official routes and secure IRGC Navy approval before transit, warning of a firm response to violations.
President Donald Trump is pushing additional edits to a proposed US-Iran framework tied to a ceasefire, Hormuz shipping and nuclear talks.
What's new: Brent closed at $96 and WTI at $93.76 as the market weighed stalled US-Iran contacts and a largely shut strait.
Why it matters: A Hormuz reopening would ease a major threat to nearly a fifth of global crude flows and inflation fears.
Rising energy import costs, dividend payments and foreign debt obligations are adding to domestic demand for dollars.
Series: Indonesian Rupiah · Exchange Rate Slide · 5 chapters since Jun 2Why it matters: Brent jumped as much as 6.5%, fueling inflation worries and pressuring bonds even as AI-linked shares stayed strong.
What's next: Traders are watching for a deal within a week as tanker traffic stays far below prewar levels and keeps a risk premium in crude.