Iran Blocks Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb
The Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb have effectively shut down to normal tanker traffic, with Iran’s IRGC and Houthi blockades driving operational shifts in regional … Read more
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Iran Successfully Intercepts US Forces’ Missile Attack
Iran launched ballistic missiles targeting U.S. forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, but all were intercepted, according to U.S. Central Command. The … Read more
US Consumer Confidence Drops in July as Iran Conflict Hikes Gas Prices
American consumer confidence fell in July as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed gasoline prices higher, reversing modest gains from earlier in the … Read more
Oman in Talks to Restart Hormuz Shipping with Iran
Iran and Oman are negotiating to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran … Read more
US and Iran Pause Strikes for Third Night to Enable Diplomatic Talks
President Donald Trump paused airstrikes on Iran for a third consecutive night on Sunday, matching a temporary halt by Tehran and pushing oil prices below $90 … Read more
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
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