UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil price jumps as US-Iran clashes raise odds of interest rate rises

Stock markets fall as analysts priced in two quarter-point UK rate rises by the end of the year Business live – latest updates Oil and gas prices have jumped and expectations of interest rate rises in Europe have increased after the US carried out a third night of military strikes against Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by as much as 4.6% to $87.08 a barrel on Tuesday, its highest level in just over a month. Continue reading...

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The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military announced it will begin its blockade of Iranian ships over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, as Iran vowed to assert its own control over the critical international waterway.

By NPR Staff

US bombs Iran again, Tehran strikes Gulf, tankers: What’s the latest?

While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.

Donald Trump accuses 'fake news' of wanting US to lose Iran war, blasts NYT reporting

President Donald Trump accused The New York Times of wanting the U.S. to lose its war with Iran and threatened imminent strikes on Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.

Trump's Hormuz toll plans bring oil supply risks back in spotlight

President Donald Trump's plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz is threatening the global oil surplus.

CNN: Trump ready to back Russia sanctions bill introduced by Senator Graham

US President Donald Trump is ready to support a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia following the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.

By Iryna Vakuliuk

Iran war: Strait of Hormuz tanker strikes raise tensions

The UAE has threatened to retaliate after Iranian strikes on two of its oil tankers. Iran has carried out numerous strikes on US allies in response to overnight US attacks. DW has more.

UAE says Iranian missiles struck tankers in Hormuz, killing and injuring crew

One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the latest escalation in the strategic waterway. The ‌ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. Of the eight wounded, four w...

By Reuters

US strikes in Iran continue, Trump says reinstates blockade on Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says he is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage. The announcement comes after the two countries exchanged more fire following an Iranian attack on a ship in the waterway on Sunday. The UN's shipping agency says they have consistently opposed any nation charging a fee for passage through straits used ​for international navigation. Details by Morgan Ayre.

By FRANCE24

US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

By Jon Gambrell

Oil soars 3.2% as Trump swears the US is 'taking over' the Strait of Hormuz. Protect your riches before the shock hits

'Both vessels carried 30 Indian seafarers': MEA condemns attack in Hormuz that killed sailor

India registered a strong protest against continued attacks on vessels carrying Indian seafarers. Two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. One Indian national tragically lost his life while others sustained injuries during the attacks. The ministry summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission to lodge a strong protest. India calls for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue.

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Jon Stewart Slams Donald Trump’s Reaction to Lindsey Graham’s Death

On Monday night’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart slammed President Donald Trump for the reaction he gave to the press following the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham. Graham died on July 11 at 71 years old. “The big news from the weekend was the sudden passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham of South […]

By Jack Dunn

How the Iran war turned deadly for Indian sailors: List of seafarers killed since US-Israeli attacks

An Indian sailor was killed after Iranian missiles hit two UAE oil tankers. India has now summoned Iran's deputy chief of mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini.

UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed

One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday, in the latest escalation in the strategic waterway. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s shipping arm ADNOC L&S ADNOCLS.AD […]

Centre Summons Iranian Envoy After Indian Killed In Strikes On Ship In Hormuz

According to the report, the tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck while transiting the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mideast in grip of hostilities as US strikes Iran for 3rd consecutive day, IRGC targets US assets in Bahrain, Jordan

The United States launched another wave of strikes on Iran for the third consecutive day early on Tuesday after President Donald Trump announced the reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports and floated a 20 per cent fee on cargo in the vital Strait of Hormuz. Trump said a deal with Iran was still possible even as attacks were carried out, with Tehran striking two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and killing one crew member, according to the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, Iran’s Revolutionar...

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Trump move to levy 20pc toll on Strait of Hormuz shipping ‘economic extortion’

Anger as US accused of ‘ambushing global trade at one of the world’s most vital chokepoints’

By Nick Lester

Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed

In the letter, the US president described the Memorandum of Understanding as having been violated by Iran following its attacks on commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

UAE says Iran attacked two tankers in strait, killing and injuring crewmembers

The US launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday morning, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump separately suggested the United States will charge other ships for safe passage, upending hundreds of years of American policy supporting freedom of navigation across the globe. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain and two tankers associated with the United Arab Emirates traveling through the strait, killing one mari

By The Korea Herald

Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Hormuz - UAE

One Indian crew member was killed, and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said, in the latest escalation in the strategic waterway.

US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible' while announcing Hormuz fees

Iran's foreign minister has declared that his country will be the Strait of Hormuz's guardian "forever".

Trump says Reflecting Pool to be refilled after repairs

U.S. airstrikes on Iran trigger Middle East retaliation; crude spikes

US launches third night of Iran strikes as Trump unveils 20% shipping toll in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices climbed again after Washington announced a blockade of Iranian ports and plans to charge cargo vessels using the strategic waterway.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville Backs Trump Threat to Bomb Iran Back to Stone Ages

Tommy Tuberville says he has complete faith in President Donald Trump to handle the nuclear codes ... even as Trump threatens devastating military action against Iran. Jacob caught up with the Alabama senator Monday on Capitol Hill, and TT made it…

By TMZ Staff

US military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

CENTCOM says it began strikes at Trump's direction after he said Iran would be hit 'very hard tonight'

By Reuters

Iran War: Trump Lashes Himself to Strait of Hormuz Mast With Renewed Blockade, Intensified Attacks on Iran; Oil Crunch Worsens as Iran Halt Fujairah Shipments, Houthis Threaten to Close Bab el-Mandeb

Today's Iran war news: Trump is indeed making himself Herbert Hoover 2.0 with his latest escalation.

By Yves Smith

Trump formally notifies Congress over resumption of Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that hostilities against Iran resumed on July 7, a move his administration views as triggering a new 60-day window to use...

Comfortably Bomb

Comfortably Bomb By Michael Every of Rabobank Hormuz update: Comfortably Bomb Summary The US-Iran MoU appears to have collapsed sooner than we had thought. With both sides striking the other, US efforts will turn to ensuring energy can flow through Hormuz ‘the hard way’ via escorting ships through it. For now, markets are saying the US can ‘comfortably bomb’ and ‘there is no pain’ even if the ‘MoU are receding’, mostly due to finite SPR drains and low Chinese oil imports. Th...

By Tyler Durden

Trump ready to back Russia sanctions championed by Senator Graham – CNN

U.S. President Donald Trump is ready to support Russia sanctions package that was spearheaded by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

US strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade

The US launches a third day of strikes on Iran and plans to reimpose a blockade on Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-strikes-iran-for-third-day-will-reimpose-blockade/

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US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade

The United States launched on Tuesday a fresh wave of strikes on Iran and President Donald Trump vowed to reimpose a naval blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with attacks on countries in the region. The post US strikes Iran, vows to reimpose naval blockade appeared first on Vanguard News.

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UAE condemns Iranian tanker strikes as “clear violation of international law” amid third night of US attacks on Iran

A fire broke out on the two ships but was brought under control - Washington says the strikes are curbing Iran's ability to target "innocent civilians and commercial vessels" in the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump vowed Tehran would be hit hard The post UAE condemns Iranian tanker strikes as “clear violation of international law” amid third night of US attacks on Iran appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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UAE condemns Iran’s ‘brazen’ attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes

The UAE accused Iran of a "brazen" attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing one and wounding eight, as Donald Trump said the US would impose a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the waterway.

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