US and Iran Trade Attacks for Second Day, Casting Doubt on Talks - Bloomberg.com

US and Iran Trade Attacks for Second Day, Casting Doubt on Talks  Bloomberg.com

U.S. intensifies strikes on Iran’s coast along Strait of Hormuz

After President Donald Trump declared the collapse of a preliminary peace agreement on Wednesday, the U.S. and Iran traded renewed airstrikes.

By Rachel Chason

Renewed US-Iran hostilities highlight Tehran's deep mistrust of negotiations

The exchanges of strikes in recent hours have bolstered the arguments of the ultraconservative wing of Iran's theocratic regime, which regards talks with Washington as criminal. The cease-fire is hanging by a thread.

First Thing: Second day of US strikes on Iran as Trump says Tehran ‘behaving very badly’

Explosions reported in southern Iran in most extensive exchange of fire since interim ceasefire. Plus the complicated legacy of beat poet Allen Ginsberg Good morning. The US military carried out strikes on Iran for a second day, hours after President Donald Trump said an interim agreement to end the war was “over”. Iranian state media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas in the strait of Hormuz; in Sirik, another southern coastal city; and the south-western Bushehr province, h...

By Martin Belam

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war.

By The Associated Press

Deadly US strikes trigger Iranian attacks on Gulf states

The US military says it has struck 90 targets in Iran. Iran says it sent drone strikes on US-linked sites in the Gulf.

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz scheme could derail one Gulf nation’s bright future

Oman jumped 19 places in the Index of Economic Freedom, but recent talks with Tehran over Strait of Hormuz tolls could jeopardize that progress.

US-Iran ceasefire collapse revives risks of global inflation

China called on the United States and Iran to stick with peace plans after a resumption of missile strikes in the Middle East spurred a jump in oil prices. “Reigniting the conflict does not serve any party’s interests,” a spokesman for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. “We call on the US and Iran to follow through on their memorandum of understanding, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and avoid resorting to force.” Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, r...

By Brian Rhoads,Raymond Ma

Is the Strait of Hormuz still Iran's trump card?

Iran's latest attacks show it can easily disrupt shipping, energy markets and draw in Gulf neighbors. DW asks how much leverage Tehran really has over Washington and if its high-risk strategy could backfire.

Iran betting Trump 'doesn't have the stomach to go back to full-scale war'

The United States and Iran traded strikes on July 9 for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were also heard in Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, two US allies in the Gulf, following fresh attacks on Iran overnight. But although Trump says he is ready to fight Iran all the way, will he risk it politically? FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson tells us more.

By FRANCE24

An Italian region defies US pressure to end a Cuban doctors program

Cuban doctors are working in hospitals in Italy's Calabria region under a long-running program despite U.S. efforts to end it

By Paolo Santalucia

'Called a little while ago': Trump says Iran wants 'deal badly' after fresh US strikes

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US may seek extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, two others

India and the US signed an extradition treaty in 1997, which came into force in 1999.

Hormuz shipping risk deepens as US strikes Iran and Tehran fires back 

The security situation around Iran’s southern coast worsened again on Thursday, after the US launched a fresh round of strikes on Iranian targets and Tehran responded by firing at US-linked positions in Gulf Arab states, deepening fears over the safety of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.  The latest escalation follows several days of attacks on […]

Chaos At Ali Khamenei's Iraq Funeral As US And Iran Exchange Strikes

Thousands mobbed Khamenei's casket at chaotic Iraq funerals as fresh U.S. and Iranian strikes threatened to shatter an interim peace deal.

WHAT NEXT FOR THE GULF?

An illustration showing (top, left to right) the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Sultan and Prime Minister of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, (and bottom) the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian over a map of the Gulf with pre-war ship locator markings sh...

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Rahm Emanuel: Democrats who support Israel can still lead the party to the White House

Emanuel, most recently the US ambassador to Japan, is considering a presidential run in 2028. He is a former US congressman from Illinois as well as a former Chicago Mayor.

Nongshim brings Shin Ramyun campaign to New York

Nongshim is partnering with restaurants and cultural institutions in New York this month to promote Shin Ramyun and strengthen the brand's presence in the US, the company said Thursday. As part of the campaign, the company has teamed up with Korean restaurant Atoboy to introduce the Shin Ramyun Pancake, a limited-edition menu item available throughout July. Inspired by jeon, or Korean-style savory pancakes, the dish combines the spicy flavor of Shin Ramyun with shrimp and cheddar cheese. Opened

By The Korea Herald

Gulf-based firms set to reveal toll of Iran war in quarterly earnings

The fortunes of regional economies largely depend on how reliant they are on the Strait of Hormuz that provides the only sea access to the Gulf.

Wexford woman to travel stateside after major award to promote and teach Irish language and culture

By Alan White

Submarine missile test puts China's Pacific ambitions on display

A Chinese submarine test-fired a "strategic" missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean on Monday, Beijing said, prompting immediate condemnation from nations in the region.

By Jan van der Made

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, prepares to bury slain leader

Iranian officials said the US attacks on Jul 8 and 9 had killed 14 people and injured 78 across five provinces.

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran

Brent crude futures rise 86 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.88 a barrel

By Reuters

Iran retaliates to fresh US strikes as tensions around Hormuz flare

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for a second straight day Thursday as tensions escalated over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil and gas corridor is a ke...

Iran War: US and Iran Continue Escalation With New Exchange of Harsher Strikes; Iran Options Include Closing

Today's Iran war news: Trump doubles down on Strait of Hormuz control as experts view the strikes as preparation for a ground operation.

By Yves Smith

Who benefits from renewed US-Iran hostilities? - The Daily Star

Who benefits from renewed US-Iran hostilities?  The Daily Star

US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain

Mr Trump said the US may “de-nuclearise” Iran without a deal. The post US launches strikes on Iran, Iran targets Kuwait, Bahrain appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Nuclear Power Capacity To Jump 44% By 2036 As China Surpasses US

Nuclear Power Capacity To Jump 44% By 2036 As China Surpasses US Global nuclear capacity is set to surge by 44% over the next decade as China topples the United States as the biggest nuclear power capacity holder and India will hike its capacity to boost energy security. These are the estimates in a new report by BloombergNEF, which sees total global nuclear capacity at 535 gigawatts (GW) by 2036, up from the 372 GW of installed capacity as of the end of 2025. The world is proje...

By Tyler Durden

Russia rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war

Russia on Thursday hit out at the United States saying Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy sites could help end the war between Moscow and Kyiv. The post Russia rejects US claim Ukrainian strikes will help end war appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal”

Tehran responds with strikes on US bases in Kuwait & Bahrain - Ghalibaf warns over the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump leaves open the possibility of further, harsher strikes The post Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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US launches second wave of strikes as Iran retaliates

The United States and Iran exchanged a second round of military strikes on Thursday after a ceasefire linked to the Strait of Hormuz broke down, widening the conflict across the Gulf as Ali Khamenei's funeral reached its final stage in Iran. Tehran announced attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar, after Washington said it had struck about 90 military targets across Iran overnight.

US and Iran exchange strikes as shipping through Strait of Hormuz declines sharply

The US and Iran have traded strikes for a second night, as observers report a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz since hostilities resumed.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Our Troops Depart for International Combat Readiness Exercise in the United States

A send-off ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Pápa Air Base for Hungarian soldiers departing for a military training exercise in the United States. The Ohio National Guard’s international “Combat Readiness Exercise 26” will take place in the U.S. state of Michigan from July 13 to 22, with participation from American, Serbian, and Hungarian […] The post Our Troops Depart for International Combat Readiness Exercise in the United States appeared first on Hungary Today.

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