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US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz
Major hostilities between the United States and Iran escalated over the weekend and continued into Monday, centered on competing claims of control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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- US and Iran exchange strikes in Strait of Hormuz
- US and Iran trade strikes across Middle East, strait open
- Asian stocks slide as oil spikes on Gulf tension
- US and Iran trade strikes across Gulf on July 12
- U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz
- U.S. airstrikes hit Iran, Iran fires missiles at Gulf states
- US Gives Iran Ultimatum to Stop Shipping Attacks in Hormuz
- India condemns attack on GFS Galaxy, one crew missing
- Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 on July 11, 2026
- Iran launches missile and drone attacks on Gulf allies
- US launches third strike on Iran after vessel attack
- Judge orders former Overstock CEO to pay $1.7M damages
US and Iran trade strikes across Middle East, strait open
The United States and Iran exchanged a new wave of military strikes across the Middle East on July 12 and 13, 2026, targeting locations from the Strait of Hormuz to the Persian Gulf and beyond, in a significant escalatio...
Asian stocks slide as oil spikes on Gulf tension
Asian stock markets fell on Monday, July 13, 2026, as escalating military conflict in the Gulf and Iran's claim to have closed the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices sharply higher, reigniting fears of global inflation.
US and Iran trade strikes across Gulf on July 12
The United States and Iran engaged in a major exchange of strikes across the Middle East on July 12, 2026, dramatically escalating a conflict centered on control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz
The United States launched a new round of military strikes against targets in southern Iran on Sunday, July 12, 2026, marking a significant escalation in a series of tit-for-tat exchanges centered on the strategic Strait...
U.S. airstrikes hit Iran, Iran fires missiles at Gulf states
The United States launched a major airstrike against Iran early on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Gives Iran Ultimatum to Stop Shipping Attacks in Hormuz
The United States has issued an ultimatum demanding that Iran publicly pledge to cease all attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee the waterway remains open and toll-free. U.S.
India condemns attack on GFS Galaxy, one crew missing
India condemned an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman on July 12, 2026, which left one Indian national missing.
Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 on July 11, 2026
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died unexpectedly on the evening of July 11, 2026, at his Capitol Hill residence in Washington, D.C. He was 71.
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on Gulf allies
Iran launched a widespread missile and drone attack across the Gulf region on Sunday, July 12, 2026, targeting several U.S. allies and escalating a dangerous cycle of retaliation with the United States.
US launches third strike on Iran after vessel attack
The United States launched a third round of military strikes against Iran on the evening of July 11, 2026, in retaliation for an Iranian attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation that prompted ...
Judge orders former Overstock CEO to pay $1.7M damages
A federal judge in California has ordered former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne to pay $1.7 million in punitive damages to Hunter Biden for defamation. The ruling, issued on July 10, 2026, by U.S.
Iranian FM Arrives in Oman for Hormuz Shipping Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for high-level talks aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Mojtaba Khamenei to Lead Qom Condolence Ceremony on July 11
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is scheduled to lead a condolence ceremony in Qom on Saturday, July 11, an event that could mark his first public appearance since assuming the country's top leadership role e...
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father's death
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to avenge the death of his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, declaring revenge a national obligation.
US gives Iran Saturday deadline to halt Hormuz attacks
The United States has issued a Saturday deadline for Iran to publicly commit to halting all attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if Tehran refuses to comply.
Pakistan PM Sharif calls Iran, Qatar to US-Iran talks
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a series of diplomatic calls on July 10, 2026, in a concerted effort to de-escalate renewed tensions between the United States and Iran and revive a stalled peace process.
US sanctions financier Ali Ansari and Iran exchange houses
The United States imposed new sanctions on July 10 targeting a key Iranian financier and a network of exchange houses, intensifying economic pressure on Tehran amid renewed military clashes in the Persian Gulf.
Iran foreign minister visits Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Oman on July 11 for high-level talks focused on bilateral relations and regional security, particularly the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's new supreme leader absent, fueling uncertainty
The prolonged and unexplained public absence of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is fueling uncertainty and raising questions about the stability of the Islamic Republic's leadership during a period of renewe...
