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First Thing: US attacks tanker in continuing Iran conflict as Tehran releases US citizen

US renews blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran attacks sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Plus, legendary director John Waters on 60 years of screen carnage

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

The United States intensified its strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at US allies in the region. The interim ceasefire has collapsed, leading to days of back-and-forth attacks. The conflict is focused on the Strait of Hormuz, impacting shipping traffic. Efforts continue…

The Economic Times · Jul 16

Iran reports fresh strikes near Qeshm Island and accuses US over ‘barbaric’ hospital attack – as it happened

Iranian news agencies say a US missile hit island in strait of Hormuz, after foreign ministry said children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz had to be evacuated

The Guardian - AU · Jul 16

Iran-US war latest: Trump says Tehran ‘better behave’ as US launches second wave of strikes in 24 hours

Trump did not identify the US citizen, but said she was ‘wrongfully detained in December of 2024’

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Iran claims drone strikes targeted Al-Azraq base in Jordan during 'Operation Lightning'

Iran's army has claimed that it carried out drone strikes on the Al-Azraq military base in Jordan, targeting facilities including F-18 fighter jet locations, accommodation buildings and an equipment shed as part of the seventh phase of 'Operation Lightning', according to an official statement carried by Iran's state-run IRIB.

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Lebanon, Israel conclude talks, agree to implement ‘pilot zones’

Lebanon and Israel completed a new round of US-mediated negotiations in Rome on Wednesday, agreeing to implement "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon where Israeli forces would withdraw and turn over control to the Lebanese army, the US State Department said. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

France 24 · Jul 15

Iran's IRGC attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. These strikes were a direct response to earlier American attacks on Iranian positions. The operation involved simultaneous missile and drone attacks on military facilities. Iran warned of further retaliation if US actions continue in the region. The exchanges highlight…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

War returns to West Asia, oil seesaws as Hormuz bleeds

The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran. Iran retaliated by attacking US military bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices pared gains after President Trump announced new trade deals. Global markets…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Trump withdraws Hormuz tolls threat but says US will continue to blockade Iran

US hits targets in port cities of Bushehr and Bandar Abbas while Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

Bahrain EDB’s CEO H.E. Noor is doubling down on growth amid mounting regional headwinds

As Gulf states compete through scale and headline-grabbing mega-projects, Bahrain EDB’s CEO H.E. Noor is pursuing a different path—leveraging regulatory innovation, specialist sectors, and strategic partnerships to position the kingdom as the region's agile investment hub.

Fortune · Jul 14