
U.S. Says Five Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed After Missile Attacks
CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.

CENTCOM said U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after two ballistic missile attacks on a U.S. Navy ship.

Reports say Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll is leaving after clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding to Pentagon leadership turnover.

NATO confirms readiness to defend member states amid reports of Iranian plans to strike military targets in Bulgaria and Cyprus, intensifying geopolitical tensions.

US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.

The US will cut back joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and improved relations with North Korea under President Trump’s directive.

US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt urging concrete disarmament steps to progress peace talks and Israeli security commitments amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots after airspace violations amid Middle East conflict, affirming compliance with international law and ongoing diplomatic efforts.

President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, implying a permanent military presence amid ongoing Iran tensions and global oil supply concerns.

US forces disabled the steering of a Panama-flagged cargo ship trying to breach the Iran blockade in the Gulf of Oman, reinforcing control over the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump announces renewed US-Iran negotiations starting August 3, delaying military strikes to pursue diplomacy amid ongoing tensions and recent US attacks.

US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.

The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, enabling steep tariffs and signaling bipartisan support with Ukrainian President Zelensky present during the vote.

President Zelensky meets all 100 U.S. senators in Washington as the Senate prepares to vote on expanded sanctions against Russia amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The IRGC has mined a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and threatens to block unauthorized vessels, amid reports of a Greek-owned tanker’s possible seizure by Iran.

US military continues 11-night offensive strikes on Iran targeting strategic sites amid escalating regional hostilities and maritime security concerns.

The US has sent the first of a $100M humanitarian aid package to Cuba amid sanctions and military contingency planning by Washington.

The US conducted its tenth straight day of strikes on Iran’s military sites as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks, intensifying tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The IMF approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine after a satisfactory program review, supporting Kiev amid delays in reforms and ongoing conflict.

US military deaths in the Iran conflict have reached 17 after a soldier was killed during the detonation of Iranian explosives in Iraq, with US forces escalating military deployments amid rising tensions.

The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.

The Trump administration's tentative approval for Saudi uranium enrichment without full IAEA oversight raises nuclear proliferation concerns amid regional tensions with Iran.

The US launched multiple strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks and heightened regional defense measures amid escalating tensions.

Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 election and calls for investigation into concealed intelligence.

US forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian military and infrastructure sites in the Persian Gulf; Iran retaliated with attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait.

The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's regional energy influence amid heightened Middle East tensions.

Russian forces struck Izyum with guided bombs and Shahed drones, causing civilian casualties and damage to infrastructure in the Kharkiv region.

The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt attacks on commercial shipping, escalating regional tensions and raising global energy market risks.

US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.

Iran held a closed funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid rising regional tensions, with implications for energy markets and geopolitical risk assessments.

The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.

June saw a 29% drop in Russian drone strikes and a 15% decrease in missile attacks on Ukraine compared to May, though experts caution this may be temporary amid ongoing conflict.

German and US foreign ministers met in Washington to reaffirm their partnership amid global crises and ahead of the NATO summit, with talks also planned on Iran and Latin American trade ties.

The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.

US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure after drone attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy markets.

US strikes Iran after drone attack on Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by firing on US bases, raising oil prices amid regional tensions.

Former US President Trump commends Zelensky’s resilience amid heavy losses in the Russia-Ukraine war and calls for peace efforts while criticizing European allies.

The US Senate narrowly passed a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones amid active peace talks and a fragile ceasefire.

Russia's maritime oil exports surged to a 2026 high amid US-Iran negotiations that triggered a 16% drop in global oil prices, intensifying market competition and price pressures.

The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, finalizing a 60-day roadmap for broader diplomatic agreements amid ongoing technical talks.

The US may impose fees for Strait of Hormuz passage if the Iran deal fails, following a temporary ceasefire and lifted blockade, signaling potential shifts in global oil trade flows.

Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche emphasized that future EU-Turkey gas contracts must exclude Russian supplies amid efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy sources.

US intelligence warns Netanyahu may undermine the US-Iran deal amid Israeli concerns over Hezbollah and regional security ahead of key elections.

US envoy Steven Whitcoff heads to Switzerland to resume postponed nuclear talks with Iran amid calls for a Lebanon ceasefire and ongoing Middle East tensions.

The US has lifted its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, enabling record oil transit volumes amid ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations.

The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after US and Iran sign a peace memorandum, ending port blockades and easing energy market tensions.

G7 leaders unveil new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports and pledge increased delivery of advanced weaponry to Ukraine amid shifting battlefield dynamics.

France, Germany, the UK, and Italy endorse the US-Iran deal, emphasizing nuclear non-proliferation and the restoration of safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has replenished about 75% of its missile arsenal, likely aided by new Russian rockets, complicating US efforts amid ongoing Middle East tensions and peace talks.