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U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East

live U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The United States carried out a third consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran, targeting military capabilities around the Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of a blockade on Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on cargo passing through the strategic waterway.

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

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View from Iran

Iran launches reprisal strikes on U.S. bases and ships under U.S. escort

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that its Navy had struck U.S. military barracks, a satellite communications centre and a Patriot missile battery in Bahrain, while its Aerospace Force targeted an airbase in Jordan.

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Oil Prices

Oil prices hit four-week high as U.S.-Iran attacks raise Hormuz supply fears

Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Tuesday to their highest level in four weeks as the United States and Iran stepped up attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, adding fresh uncertainty to global energy supplies.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 14 July 2026

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Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

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Middle East

Trump declares U.S. ‘Guardian of Hormuz’, proposes 20% shipping levy

The United States and Iran have significantly escalated their conflict, exchanging heavy missile and drone strikes across the Gulf region. Iran claims it has once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

Iran vows legal action against Israel and U.S. over conflict deaths

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View from Iran

Iran vows legal action against Israel and U.S. over conflict deaths

Iran has said it remains determined to pursue legal action against Israel and the United States over the deaths of senior officials and civilians during recent military confrontations, insisting it will seek accountability through international bodies.

Britain moves to outlaw Iran-linked groups under new state-threat powers

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UK IRGC Support Ban

Britain moves to outlaw Iran-linked groups under new state-threat powers

Britain has moved to target Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and another Iran-linked organisation using new state-threat powers following a series of antisemitic incidents across the country.

Pakistan urges restraint after renewed U.S.-Iran escalation

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View from Pakistan

Pakistan urges restraint after renewed U.S.-Iran escalation

Pakistan on Sunday expressed "deep concern" over the latest escalation in the Middle East following renewed military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. It urged all sides to exercise restraint and honour commitments made under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 13 July 2026

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 12 July 2026

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Iran targets Gulf countries, closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S. launches fresh strikes

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Middle East conflict

Iran targets Gulf countries, closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S. launches fresh strikes

The U.S. has launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted a container ship and said it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iran also claimed to have expanded attacks on U.S. military facilities across the Gulf.

Iran, Oman discuss safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz

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Middle East

Iran, Oman discuss safe shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Albusaidi have discussed arrangements to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz until 'U.S. interference ends'

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Middle East conflict

IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz until 'U.S. interference ends'

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has promised to avenge the killing of his father, while U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran and Washington had agreed to continue talks despite an escalation of hostilities this week.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 11 July 2026

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Trump says U.S. agrees to resume Iran talks, ceasefire is 'over'

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Middle East Conflict

Trump says U.S. agrees to resume Iran talks, ceasefire is 'over'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last month's ceasefire between the two countries was "over".

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 10 July 2026

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Iran allegedly hatched plot to kill Trump, Israel tells U.S.

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Donald Trump

Iran allegedly hatched plot to kill Trump, Israel tells U.S.

Iran planned to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump, according to intelligence shared with Washington by Israel, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

U.S. launches fresh Iran strikes as Tehran retaliates in Gulf

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Middle East conflict

U.S. launches fresh Iran strikes as Tehran retaliates in Gulf

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.

Iran lays Ayatollah Khamenei to rest as mourners demand retribution

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Middle East

Iran lays Ayatollah Khamenei to rest as mourners demand retribution

The bodies of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and members of his household killed in Israeli–U.S. air raids were laid to rest in Mashhad on Thursday as thousands of mourners demanded vengeance.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 9 July 2026

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U.S. strikes Iran again after ceasefire effort collapses

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Middle East Conflict

U.S. strikes Iran again after ceasefire effort collapses

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".

Khamenei’s funeral reaches beyond Iran’s borders

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Supreme Leader

Khamenei’s funeral reaches beyond Iran’s borders

Wednesday marks the fifth day of the massive public farewell funeral processions of its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli air strike in February.

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Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief – 8 July 2026

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U.S. launches strikes on Iran after reported Hormuz ship attacks

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Middle East conflict

U.S. launches strikes on Iran after reported Hormuz ship attacks

The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.