Middle East

Core Summary The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in multiple locations across the country. In a remarkable development, Vice President JD Vance publicly accused Israel of “manipulating” American public opinion to prolong the Iran conflict, sending shockwaves through Washington and raising questions about the future of US-Israel relations. Event Details According to BBC reporting, explosions have been heard across Iran as the US initiates another round of military action. This follows previous US airstrikes on Iranian targets and the reinstatement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. ...

Core Summary Iran has launched large-scale retaliatory attacks on US military bases across multiple countries in the Middle East. Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, and neighboring Gulf states began reporting attacks. This marks the latest dramatic escalation in US-Iran tensions, following US strikes on Iranian targets and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Event Details According to BBC reporting, Iran launched overnight retaliatory strikes against US bases in the Middle East, with multiple Gulf states reporting attacks. Explosions were heard across Iran, and the situation deteriorated rapidly over several hours. ...

Core Summary Iran issued its most forceful warning yet on July 15, threatening to halt all energy exports across the Middle East after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports. The statement escalates the US-Iran confrontation to dangerous new heights, directly threatening global oil supply stability. International crude prices surged sharply following the announcement, with Brent crude briefly exceeding $130 per barrel. Analysts warn that continued deterioration could trigger a severe global energy supply shock. ...

President Trump reverses plan to impose 20% toll on Strait of Hormuz cargo just 24 hours after announcement, while maintaining blockade on Iranian ports.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine after six days of national mourning, marking a critical transition period for Iranian politics.

The United States and Iran trade fresh strikes after President Trump suggests the ceasefire agreement has collapsed, marking a dangerous reversal in Middle East tensions.

President Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran ‘over’ following mutual airstrikes between the US and Iran. The statement marks the collapse of a brief diplomatic window and plunges the Middle East back into crisis, triggering sharp market volatility worldwide.

The United States launched new military strikes against Iran following attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the action aims to impose ‘heavy costs’ on Tehran. Iran warned it will take ‘decisive measures’ in response, as global energy markets and geopolitical stability face severe tests.

British military confirms three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant escalation in the strategic waterway’s security situation.

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack that killed his father, raising questions about Iran’s succession.