The Latest Breaking News from Tehran

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 Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Iran says latest US strikes have 'rendered futile' recent diplomacy

Iran condemned recent United States attacks, stating they undermined diplomatic efforts. These strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial ships. Iran called the attacks a violation of the UN Charter and a threat. The foreign ministry said the actions disrupted peace and security in West Asia. Tehran also…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast

Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes on Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This cycle of attacks casts doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement. Market analysts suggest the…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

US NATO Ambassador Whitaker Says Trump Open to Iran Deal If Tehran Stops 'Acting Crazy'

The Trump administration remains open to making a deal with Iran to end more than four and a half months of hostilities, the US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker told Fox News on Sunday.

Benzinga · Jul 12

The Guardian view on Trump and Tehran: everyone loses when the US and Iran overplay their hands

Editorial: Strikes and bluster on both sides, with Israel urging on Washington, are endangering the progress made

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

'Iran does not control the strait': Trump, US military say Hormuz is open, 'traffic is flowing'

Iran war news: US military and President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open. Iranian claims of closing the vital shipping route are being challenged by US CENTCOM. Traffic continues to flow through the passageway as concerns over safety rise. Washington and Tehran are currently engaged in a series…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states

The United States attacked Iran after an Iranian strike damaged a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting several Middle Eastern countries hosting US forces. This exchange of fire has endangered ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the two nations. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical transit…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

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.

International Business Times · Jul 12

US-Iran strikes: Latest developments on Gulf attacks, Hormuz closure

Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts. US strikes 140 targets CENTCOM said Saturday the US military had hit "approximately" 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Trump claims strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic despite Iran earlier announcing closure – as it happened

Tehran reportedly attacks Gulf countries following fresh US strikes

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12