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Crude Oil Prices Surge as US Reinstates Blockade of Iran

August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +3.46 (+4.87%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.1036 (+3.47%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are up sharply today amid an escalation of US-Iran hostilities over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Gains in crude oil accelerated today after...

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Donald Trump says US to reinstate Hormuz blockade and impose 20 per cent cargo charge

DONALD Trump has said that the US will reinstate the Strait of Hormuz blockade and impose a 20 per cent charge on cargo ...

The National (Scotland)

US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo, says Trump; reinstates naval blockade on Iran

President Donald Trump announced the United States is reinstating a naval blockade on Iran. He stated the U.S. will be reimbursed twenty percent on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed it had closed the vital waterway following an unauthorized transit. U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile…

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Iran launches drone, missile attacks on dissident bases in Iraqi Kurdistan

Iran's military forces recently carried out heavy air strikes on bases belonging to Iranian Kurdish militia groups in Iraqi Kurdistan. These unprecedented attacks underscore Tehran’s fear that these militias could become more offensive amid the instability fuelled by the war with Israel and the US.

France 24

Watch: Iran fires missile towards US targets with 'GAME OVER USA' painted on it

Iran launched a ballistic missile with "GAME OVER USA" painted on its body. This action followed recent United States strikes on Iranian military targets. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed missile and drone operations against American facilities. These strikes targeted bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Iran warned against further…

The Times of India

Watch: Iran 'completely destroys' Patriot air defences, fuel tanks, radar at US Gulf bases

Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed missile and drone strikes on US bases in three countries. These operations targeted air defense systems and fuel depots in retaliation. The IRGC stated the attacks were a response to recent American military strikes. US Central Command confirmed precision strikes against Iranian military installations. Both sides…

The Times of India

Missile alerts in UAE and Qatar amid new US strikes on Iran

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China's missile test overshadowed by Iran war, but Pacific nations are watching

China recenly test-fired a nuclear-capable missile from a submarine into the Pacific, the first such launch from a nuclear-powered vessel and the first submarine-based test since 1982.

Radio France Internationale

🔴Follow live: Macron speaks as Ukraine’s ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting ends in Paris

Ukraine has ordered 16 Rafale fighter jets, an initial batch of new-generation SAMP/T surface-to-air defence batteries, and licences for the production of ‌several capabilities, including the Scalp cruise missile, French President Emmanuel Macron said ⁠Monday after a meeting of more than 20 "Coalition of the Willing" leaders in Paris.

France 24

Iran-US war latest: Trump launches new wave of strikes as UAE condemns Iran’s ‘brazen’ attacks on tankers

Donald Trump has said the US will be guardians of Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20 percent toll on ships using it

The Independent UK

Iran launches 'eye-for-an-eye' operation, claims strikes on US bases in Gulf

Iran's IRGC reported missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. These actions were claimed as retaliation for recent US military strikes within Iran. The IRGC stated its aerospace forces targeted specific facilities at Prince Hassan, Sheikh Isa, and Ali Al-Salem Airbases. This operation, termed 'eye-for-an-eye,'…

The Economic Times

Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shifts

Western allies will meet in Paris to secure more air-defence commitments for Ukraine. Ukraine faces increasing exposure to Russian ballistic missiles and needs faster weapon supplies. Leaders will discuss anti-ballistic missile cooperation and potential joint production initiatives. They will also consider ways to crimp Russia's revenue sources and its oil…

The Economic Times

Watch: US missiles rain down on Iran as Middle East tensions explode, Centcom shares video

The United States on Monday released footage of its latest military operation against Iran, showing fighter jets taking off from aircraft carriers and precision strikes on Iranian targets as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.

The Times of India

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

The United States and Iran both claim control over the Strait of Hormuz. Escalating attacks across the Middle East threaten ongoing diplomacy to end the war. US forces struck dozens of Iranian sites, including air defense systems and radar. Iran rejected the US statement, asserting its territorial claim over the…

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US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies

Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.

The Guardian - UK

Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz

US president declares waterway open and demands tariff as both sides engage in heavy drone and missile exchanges

The Economic Times

Gold slides over 1% as oil surges on Strait of Hormuz closure fears

Gold prices declined over one percent in early Asian trade Monday. Oil prices jumped sharply, increasing inflation concerns and interest rate expectations. U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged missile and drone assaults in the Gulf region. Federal Reserve chair testimony and economic data will offer policy clues. Gold speculators reduced net…

The Economic Times

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults across the Gulf region. Iran stated it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, impacting global shipping. The United States military launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian facilities on Sunday. This renewed violence casts further doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian…

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Russian Missiles Target Kyiv Drone Factory Hours After Lindsey Graham's Visit

A Ukrainian drone factory in Kyiv was destroyed by Russian missiles days after US Senator Lindsey Graham toured the site. Here's what we know about the strike and its implications.

The Economic Times

US launches fresh strikes on Iranian weapons and boats near Hormuz, Axios reports

United States forces conducted strikes on Iranian missile and air defence systems. US forces also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported that enemy missiles struck Qeshm Island without casualties. These events represent a recent escalation in the strategic waterway. The waterway is…

The Times of India

China builds full-scale US warship replica for missile target practice, satellite images show

Satellite images reveal China built a US destroyer replica for testing. This replica is situated at a Xinjiang test range for missile practice. The setup includes a rail system to simulate moving maritime targets. This development highlights China's growing anti-ship missile capabilities. It reflects ongoing strategic competition between China and…

The Times of India

UAE sends nationwide alert as air defences respond; authorities say missile threats stayed outside country’s borders

The UAE activated its air defence systems early Sunday after detecting fresh missile and drone threats, prompting precautionary nationwide alerts.

International Business Times

Middle East Tensions Flare Up As IRGC Shuts Strait Of Hormuz: US, Iran Trade Strikes And Peace Hopes Recede

The US forces launched another wave of attacks on Iran near the contentious Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The US strikes followed a missile attack on a commercial cargo ship by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite military unit of Iran.

The Times of India

Middle East ceasefire dead as US bombs Iran again, Hormuz shuts and missiles fly over Gulf countries — top developments

The United States carried out a third round of strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of attacking a commercial container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced that it had once again closed the strategic waterway, stepped up attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and…

Radio France Internationale

As Germany cuts a deal on US missiles, Europe weighs up dependence on Washington

Germany is set to buy Tomahawk missiles to plug an urgent gap in its defence, in spite of a European Union drive to lessen dependence on American weapon systems. The deal comes after a Franco-German tank maker's stock market listing stalled and a flagship European fighter jet project collapsed. Can…

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