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Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month

Iran launched missiles at two United States air bases in Jordan overnight. This action followed a United States strike on Iran's Larak Island earlier. United States President Donald Trump vowed a strong response to the Iranian missile attacks. New United States economic sanctions are reportedly impacting Iran's struggling economy. Both…

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Iran launches strikes on Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz

The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Aug 31

Iran-US war latest: Trump vows to ‘hit Iran hard’ after two sides exchange fresh strikes

Trump vowed retaliation for Iranian strikes on US military bases in Jordan

The Independent UK · Aug 31

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Oil Price Today (August 31): Crude oil reclaims $90 as fresh US attacks dim peace deal hopes. What are experts saying?

U.S. forces on Sunday struck two launchers on Iran's Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz. It was the first known American strike on the Gulf nation since late July. Iran responded by attacking two U.S. air bases in Jordan, Iranian media reported on Monday, citing Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

Oil jumps more than 1% after US attack on Iran's Larak island

Brent crude futures climbed $1.08, or 1.23%, to $89.18 a barrel as at 0040 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $84.32, up 92 cents, ‌or 1.10%.

The Economic Times · Aug 31

US strikes Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island on Strait of Hormuz; Tehran vows retaliation

US Iran war: United States forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. This action marks the first military engagement in the region in a month. Iranian state media reported explosions and casualties among Revolutionary Guard Corps fighters. The US military recently completed clearing sea mines from the…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Trump ‘not finished’ with war that has cost $37 billion so far

TEHRAN - The US military struck Iran’s Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he was “not finished” with a war that has already cost Washington $37.5 billion.

Bangkok Post · Jul 22

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2 tankers make U-turn near Strait of Hormuz as Iran–US talks collapse

Two empty crude tankers turned back near Iran's Larak Island while attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz. This occurred as negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad reportedly failed to reach an agreement, with Iran's nuclear program cited as a key point of contention.

The Times of India · Apr 12

From Kharg to Qeshm: 6 Iranian Islands Trump may target amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

The US is reportedly considering military options against Iran, focusing on key Persian Gulf islands vital for oil exports and naval control. Plans reportedly include ground and bombing operations, with potential targets like Kharg Island, a major oil hub, and Larak Island, crucial for Strait of Hormuz monitoring. Seizing these…

The Times of India · Mar 27

TankerTrackers.com Locates Seized Greek Tankers in Iranian Waters

Two Greek oil tankers seized by Iran last week are located in Iranian waters, monitoring service TankerTrackers.com said in a Twitter post on Thursday. "We now have a visual confirmation that the hijacked Greek Suezmax tanker Prudent Warrior is in the anchorage of Bandar Abbas, Iran," the online service which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 2, 2022

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