US hits Iran for 9th night as 3rd service member dies in conflict
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
What's new: Centcom reported another service member killed in Iraq and said remains found after the Jordan base strike are still being identified.
What's new: Tehran moved a bill on managing the strait as vessel attacks and dueling claims over control threaten the June accord.
What's new: All six commodity carriers tracked on July 12 crossed with transponders off, while some shippers are refusing escorted passages.
What's new: The move followed strikes on 2 UAE tankers that killed 1 crew member, while Brent crude rose after a 9% jump Monday.
Why it matters: The strike deepens the U.S.-Iran confrontation in a key oil chokepoint after weeks of attacks around the strait.
Earlier: Trump moves U.S. to guard Strait of Hormuz as Iran strikes GulfSeries: United States · Iran Conflict Escalation · 32 chapters since Jul 7What's next: If Parliament approves, anyone aiding the groups or carrying out sabotage for them could face life in prison.
What's new: Iran then fired at Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, widening the conflict around a key oil route.
What's next: Iran struck U.S.-hosting Gulf states, raising the risk that talks over the waterway and the wider war could collapse.
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.
What's new: Washington also revoked Iran's oil-sale license after three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why it matters: Brent crude jumped 5.7% after the U.S. hit shipping-linked targets and revoked Iran's oil-sale waiver.
What's new: Air raid sirens sounded in both Gulf states as Washington broadened strikes after tanker attacks in the Strait of 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.
Why it matters: UK maritime monitors said a tanker off Oman caught fire, and Axios reported the U.S. could retaliate against Iranian targets.
Why it matters: The warning clouds a 60-day US-Iran deal to keep the chokepoint open and leaves future shipping fees unresolved.
Why it matters: The strait handles key Gulf oil flows, and Saudi, Kuwaiti and Emirati cargoes are already shifting loading options.
Why it matters: The exchange further strains an April ceasefire and keeps pressure on Strait of Hormuz shipping and oil flows.
What's new: Washington cleared players and necessary staff, but signaled it will screen out anyone tied to the IRGC.