The US conducted strikes in southern Iran for a second consecutive night, targeting over 80 locations. This escalation follows President Trump's declaration that the ceasefire is over and retaliatory actions for Iran's alleged attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military struck Iran early Wednesday after Tehran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, raising fears of wider regional conflict. The US also revoked Iran's license to openly sell crude oil.
The US has launched "powerful" strikes on over 80 targets in Iran, including IRGC boats, missile sites, and command centers, in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported injuries and retaliated with attacks on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.
The US revoked a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, citing Iran's actions. This follows attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about shipping traffic and global economic strain.
The Trump administration revoked a general license authorizing Iranian oil sales after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Companies have until July 17 to wind down transactions, with payments to be made into blocked US accounts.
The US has revoked a sanctions waiver allowing Iranian oil sales, citing Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows attacks on three tankers in the strait, raising concerns about shipping traffic and global economic strain.
The US launched new strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions in Hormozgan province, including at ports and on Qeshm Island. CENTCOM stated the strikes aimed to impose costs for Iran's aggression against civilian shipping.
The US launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media reported explosions in Hormozgan province, with Qatari officials blaming Iran for an attack on an LNG tanker.
Two tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, one involving a Qatari LNG tanker at risk of explosion and a Saudi crude tanker damaged, have sent oil prices up nearly 6%. Maritime authorities raised the threat risk to "severe," disrupting a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
The US Treasury Department revoked a license lifting oil sanctions on Iran after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The waiver, which allowed Iran to sell oil until August 21, was rescinded due to "wholly unacceptable" actions by Tehran.
The U.S. Treasury Department revoked a general license authorizing Iranian oil sales following reports of three tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about diplomatic efforts.
Qatar has warned Iran of full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran blamed the US for the incident and insisted on its right to charge fees for passage, rejecting proposals from Oman, France, and the UK.
A third commercial tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, escalating regional tensions. Qatar directly blamed Iran for an attack on its LNG vessel, calling it an "unacceptable" assault on maritime navigation. The incidents raise concerns over global energy security.
Qatar has warned Iran it will bear full legal responsibility after three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran blamed the US for the incident, claiming it violated a memorandum of understanding and insisted on its right to charge fees for passage.
Qatar has demanded Iran immediately stop actions threatening international shipping and regional security following an attack on a Qatari LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Doha holds Tehran responsible for the incident and calls it an unacceptable violation of international law.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed reports of another Indian-crewed tanker being attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, stating the vessel's master confirmed all crew are safe and the information is false. This comes after previous incidents involving vessels with Indian crew.
India has placed its agencies on high alert following recent attacks on Indian-crewed tankers, including one that killed three sailors. The government is coordinating efforts to support Indian seafarers and protect maritime interests amid heightened Gulf tensions.
The Indian Embassy in Oman is monitoring a vessel incident near Shinas port following a US strike on the tanker Settebello, which killed three Indian seafarers. India has protested the strike and called for de-escalation amid heightened Gulf tensions.
A Palau-flagged oil tanker, the Settebello, was hit by a suspected US missile off the coast of Oman, resulting in one injury and two crew members missing. The attack occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, amid US actions to block shipping related to Iran.
Turkey is reviewing information from Russia's FSB regarding the prevention of a terrorist attack on the tanker Arrhenius, which was en route to Turkey. The FSB reported foiling the plot.
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European stocks are expected to start the new trading week on a somber note as traders assess a re-acceleration in U.S.-Iran tensions.
Kanonenboote der iranischen Revolutionswächter sollen einen Tanker attackiert haben. Dieser befindet sich laut einer britischen Behörde nordöstlich von Oman. Die Crew sei demnach in Sicherheit.
