Satellite view of Iran (with mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by LANDSAT 5 & 7 satellites., Iran, Middle East, Asia, True Colour Satellite Image With Mask (Photo by Planet Observer/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Planet Observer | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Iran summoned a Ukrainian diplomat in Tehran on…
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after landing in Air Force One on July 19, 2026 in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump said he will soon make a decision on whether to launch a “massive attack” on Iran after the conflict in the Middle East extended…
President Donald Trump ordered renewed airstrikes against Iran on Saturday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military said in a statement. The M/V GFS Galaxy, a container ship sailing under the flag of Cyprus, is unable to continue its journey after the Iranian attack…
The U.S. Navy continues to encourage commercial ships to use the so-called southern route through the Strait of Hormuz, despite attacks by Iran this week targeting vessels trying to use that route and repeated warnings from Tehran for ships to only use a northern passage close to its coast. An advisory released Friday by the…
21m ago Oil prices inch back up amid attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz The price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, rose about 2.5% on Tuesday to trade at $73.83 a barrel as Iran launched attacks on several vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. staple West Texas Intermediate crude was…
NewsFeed Huge crowds filled the streets of Tehran as the funeral procession for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, began moving slowly through the capital. A week of ceremonies are taking place after Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli air attacks in February. Published On 6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026 Click here to share on…
Israel and the government of Lebanon have agreed to the framework of a deal to bring “lasting peace and security” between the neighboring countries, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Friday. “Today is a good day in that we are happy to announce the framework agreement between the sovereign government of Lebanon and, of…
An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 13, 2026. Courtesy: U.S. Navy The U.S. military struck Iran on Friday after President Donald Trump accused the Islamic Republic of “foolish violation” of a ceasefire agreement…
The head of the U.N.’s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim deal between the United States and Iran to reach an end to the war. The comment by International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi was the firmest yet…
However, after Iran’s statement, US Central Command (Centcom) spokesperson Tim Hawkins said “traffic continues to flow”. He said US forces were “monitoring the situation to ensure this remains the case”, adding that “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz”.
