Trump Halts US Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Pursued
President Donald Trump directed the U.S. military not to conduct new air strikes against Iran on Friday, breaking a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks, according … Read more
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Oil Prices Drop as Pakistan and China Push for US-Iran Peace Talks
Global crude oil prices slipped sharply on Friday, July 24, 2026, as reports emerged that Pakistan and China were exploring a path toward new peace talks … Read more
US Airstrikes Hit Iran’s Interior Infrastructure and Key Bridges
The United States expanded airstrikes deeper inside Iran, hitting bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure in a widening aerial campaign following the collapse of a June ceasefire. The … Read more
Trump Threatens Iran Over Attack on Saudi Tankers
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened major military punishment against Iran and the Houthis after attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in a … Read more
Trump Says No Final Decision on Major Iran Strikes Amid Ceasefire Push
President Donald Trump stated on July 24, 2026, that the United States has made no final decision on launching major strikes against Iran, even as regional … Read more
US Military Disables M/T Lavine for Attempting to Breach Blockade of Iranian Ports
The U.S. military disabled the merchant vessel M/T Lavine in the Gulf of Oman on Friday, July 24, 2026, after the ship repeatedly attempted to breach … Read more
IMF Lowers 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 3.0% Amid Geopolitical Risks
The International Monetary Fund on July 8, 2026, lowered its global growth forecast for the year to 3.0%, citing persistent geopolitical friction following renewed clashes between … Read more
Trump Nears Decision on Massive Military Attack Against Iran as Oil Prices Surge
US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he is nearing a decision on launching a massive military attack against Iran, larger than any previous strikes … Read more
Trump Warns Iran of Military Action Following Houthi Red Sea Tanker Attacks
President Donald Trump has threatened major military punishment for both Iran and the Yemen-based Houthis if the militant group continues to attack shipping in the Red … Read more
Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel Amid Escalating Gulf and Red Sea Conflict
Global oil prices surged past the $100-per-barrel mark on Thursday, July 23, 2026, reaching their highest level since May. The sharp rally was driven by escalating … Read more
Iran Holds Funerals for 32 Children Killed in US Strike on School
Iran has held funerals for 32 children killed in a strike on a school in Minab on February 28, 2026, as officials confirmed the recovery of … Read more
Trump says Iran will pay for killing soldiers many times over after Pezeshkian
President Donald Trump doubled down on his threat that Iran would face many times over retaliation for killing U.S. soldiers, echoing a stark warning he issued … Read more