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White House lobbies skeptical Republicans on reconciliation bill

Vice President JD Vance and White House aides waged a full-court press on Capitol Hill Wednesday, urging House Republicans to rally behind a $95 billion reconciliation package that would fund the Iran war, farm aid and voter ID measures. The House Budget Committee plans to mark up a fiscal 2027…

Roll Call

Tensions Have Flared Up Around Hormuz Again. Now Iran is Signaling that A Key Red Sea Gateway Could Be Next

Mohammed al-Farah, a member of the political bureau of the Houthi movement, said Yemen's armed forces were prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continued military operations against Yemen.

International Business Times

As Clashes Continue To Escalate Between The U.S. And Iran, Trump Goes Back To Threatening Tehran's Key Infrastructure

President Donald Trump threatened to target key Iranian infrastructure unless Iran goes back to the negotiating table.

International Business Times

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'Launched precision munitions': US targets coastal defence systems, missile launch sites on Greater Tunb Island in fresh Iran strikes

United States Central Command forces launched new strikes against Iran on Wednesday. These strikes aim to degrade Iran's military capabilities used against commercial shipping. Earlier, CENTCOM completed another round of attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The United States resumed a naval blockade against vessels transiting to…

The Times of India

First Thing: Trump flip-flops on Hormuz toll and threatens Iran’s civilian infrastructure

US president says power plants and bridges could be targeted, which would probably constitute war crimes

The Guardian - UK

Massive escalation or back to talks? The four options Trump has left on Iran

IN FOCUS: The US is failing to wear down Iran with strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and making no progress to resolve the conflict through diplomacy. James C. Reynolds reviews the options available to Trump

The Independent UK

Lindsey Graham's Death Marks the End of an Era of Interventionist Foreign Policy

The late senator was one of the last advocates of hawkish policies out of step with public opinion.

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What Is the Bab el-Mandeb Strait? Why Iran's Latest Threat Could Shake the Global Economy

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, often called the "Gate of Tears," has emerged as one of the world's most closely watched waterways after Iran and its Houthi allies signaled it could become the next major flashpoint in the escalating Middle East conflict.

Latin Times

Family of missing Indian sailor confirms he is dead after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

Sailor’s family says they are awaiting his remains to complete his last rites

The Independent UK

Chuck Schumer Slams Trump's Iran War Strategy, Says Trump Has 'No Plan and No Exit Strategy' as Military Campaign Enters Day 136

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, arguing that the prolonged military campaign lacks a clear objective, has put U.S. troops at risk and increased economic pressure on American families.

Benzinga

Trump’s move to reward UAE for supporting war in Iran attacked in Congress

Designation shift to make it easier for emirate to import U.S.-made AI chips ‘smells like it could be an illegal pay-to-play scheme,’ congresswoman warns

The Independent UK

Iran threatens to cut off vital seaways in response to Trump's renewed blockade

After closing the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran on Wednesday threatened to shut additional energy export routes including the Bab el-Mandeb gateway to the Red Sea, a major global shipping route through which Saudi Arabia exports its oil. The warning comes after the US launched a fresh round of strikes on…

France 24

Iran reports fresh US strikes in return to war

TEHRAN — Iran reported fresh US strikes Wednesday on a port city that is home to the country's only civilian nuclear plant, as Washington reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the foes.

Bangkok Post

Trump could launch ‘massive offensive’ in Iran targeting bridges and energy sites

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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 Futures Gain as Trump Vows 'Very Hard' Hits on Iran— Pentair, ASML Holding, Intel in Focus (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: The ETFs and economic data have been updated.)

Benzinga

Mohamed El-Erian Predicts Gas Prices Will Hit $4 a Gallon by the End of the Month as GOP Blames Democrats' Clean Energy Strategy

Economist Mohamed El-Erian has warned that the national average price of gas in the U.S. will hit $4/gallon by the end of July amid escalations between the U.S. and Iran, as well as uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Iran executes man over January protests as crackdown on dissent widens

Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was convicted of setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan on 9 January, as Amnesty International says Iran is using wartime conditions as a pretext to accelerate politically motivated executions.

The Independent UK

British prisoner in Iran has his jail sentence extended by two years

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The Times of India

Watch: US strikes hit watchtower at Iran's Chabahar as Middle East conflict escalates

US strikes hit a watchtower in Iran's southeastern port city of Chabahar as Washington intensified its military campaign, with attacks reported across multiple parts of the country amid rapidly escalating tensions between the two nations.

The Independent UK

British man detained in Iran has jail term extended for speaking to press, family says

The imprisoned couple are two months into a hunger strike in Iran’s notorious Evin prison

International Business Times UK

Kim Jong-un's Alleged Nuclear Threat to Washington and Tel Aviv Amid Iran War: What Has Been Verified?

Viral posts claim Kim Jong-un threatened Washington and Tel Aviv over Iran. Here's what official sources and verified reporting have confirmed

International Business Times UK

Trump Approval Rating Plummets to Near Record Lows as Furious Voters Revolt Over Endless Iran War

A national poll reveals widespread public dissatisfaction with Trump's leadership, highlighting concerns over domestic and foreign policies as midterm elections loom.

Benzinga

Trump Says 'Sometimes You Need a Ground Campaign' When Asked If He'd Send US Troops Into Kharg Island: 'The Only Way You Can Negotiate...'

President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of a limited ground campaign in Iran, following recent U.S. strikes near Iran’s Kharg Island.

International Business Times UK

National Defense Authorization Act Vote Collapses as Iran War Revolt Rocks Trump's Pentagon Plan

The US Senate has blocked a critical defence bill, citing concerns over Iran conflict and US-Israel military ties, highlighting deep political divisions and shifting public opinion.

The Economic Times

Euro zone bond yields tick higher along with oil prices after big swings

Euro zone bond yields edged higher on Wednesday as oil prices climbed. Germany's 2-year bond yield rose, sensitive to central bank rate expectations. Oil prices increased as the U.S. and Iran continued trading strikes. Money markets are pricing in further ECB tightening this year. U.S. inflation data showed a slowdown…

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