The war that won't end: Why Iran ceasefire was always destined to fail The memorandum of understanding intended to end America’s war with Iran is now, in President Donald Trump’s own words, “over.” The Times of India · Jul 8
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's. Euronews · Jul 8
Iran Again Targeted Commercial Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz. Now Trump Says The Ceasefire Is Over President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over after the U.S. carried new attacks against the country in retaliation for Tehran's targeting of commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times · Jul 8
Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘is over’ ANKARA - US President Donald Trump said Wednesday the ceasefire with Iran was "over" after the two sides traded fire, but added that negotiators could keep talking to Tehran. Bangkok Post · Jul 8
Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’ after wave of strikes The US president described peace negotiations as a ‘waste of time’. Evening Standard · Jul 8
Truce over? Trump reveals why he ended the ceasefire with Iran US President Trump declared the Iran truce effectively over after attacks on shipping. The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets. These actions followed Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh uncertainty now surrounds planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Global energy markets reacted… The Economic Times · Jul 8
Oil prices jump over 5% after Trump suggests ceasefire with Iran has ended following fresh US strikes – as it happened Brent crude spikes to a daily high of $79.26, gas prices rise, stock markets slide and government bond yields surge on inflation and rate hike fears The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Trump's Former Counterterrorism Head Says US Should 'Just Walk Away' From Iran War Following Missile Strikes Joe Kent, the former Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, urged President Donald Trump to end the hostilities with Iran as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran amid the latest round of missile strikes. Benzinga · Jul 8
'Bending rules, bullying rivals': Iran uses World Cup to mock US - top developments Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took a swipe at the United States by comparing its role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to its foreign policy, accusing Washington of "bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating". The Times of India · Jul 8
Iran claims it downed US MQ-9 drone, struck American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated they struck US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. This action was a direct response to recent American strikes, according to the statement. The joint operation involved missile and drone attacks on 85 key facilities. Iran also reported shooting down an American MQ-9 drone during the… The Economic Times · Jul 8
'I voted for this': Trump shares 'Boom' post after Iran strikes as Middle East teeters on brink The United States conducted strikes against over eighty Iranian military targets. These actions were a direct response to Tehran's recent attacks on commercial shipping. Iran warned of necessary measures, raising concerns about the interim agreement's collapse. Bahrain sounded missile alert sirens following the American strikes on Iran. The attacks cast… The Times of India · Jul 8
Iran's Parliament Speaker Accuses US of Violating Peace Agreement, Says 'The Era of Bullying and Extortion Is Over' Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Tuesday accused the U.S. of committing major violations of the terms agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Washington and Tehran following missile strikes. Benzinga · Jul 8
Iran-US war latest: Missile sirens sound across the Middle East after Trump resumes strikes on Tehran Trump said it was a ‘waste of time’ dealing with Iran following strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jul 8
US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jul 8
The Independent UK · Jul 8 US strikes ‘over 80’ Iranian targets after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz Following the strikes, Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the US of committing ‘major’ violations of the initial ceasefire deal.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian leaves Iraq for Tehran after US strikes US-Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Iraq after attending funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US Central Command forces launched powerful strikes against Iran in response to vessel attacks. Explosions were reported near Sirik and Qeshm in southern Iran following these strikes. The US Treasury Department also cancelled…
The Times of India · Jul 8 Watch: US unleashes massive 'punishment' strikes on Iran as Middle East tensions flare The United States launched a major new wave of air strikes against Iran early Wednesday, targeting more than 80 military sites in what officials described as a direct response to Tehran's latest attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Benzinga · Jul 8 Strait of Hormuz Tensions Flare Again as US Strikes Iran Over Attack on Ships: Oil Climbs, Dow Futures Head Lower Late Tuesday, U.S. military strikes on Iran renewed fears of a wider Middle East conflict, sending oil prices higher and weighing on equity futures as investors monitored the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes.
The Economic Times · Jul 8 US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil sales after LNG, oil tanker attacks United States reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales Tuesday. This action followed attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. Treasury had previously authorized sales until August 21. Tuesday's revocation shortens this wind-down period to July 17. Oil prices rose more than five percent after the announcement.
International Business Times UK · Jul 8 US Central Command Launches 'Powerful Strikes' on Iran After Attacks on Civilian-Crewed Commercial Ships The US military launched strikes against Iran, targeting assets after attacks on shipping vessels, marking a significant escalation in the region and aiming to protect civilian-operated merchant paths.
The Independent UK · Jul 7 US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz The attacks came just hours after Washington also pulled Tehran’s license to sell oil, which was only approved last month
Bangkok Post · Jul 7 US strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks: military WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US forces launched strikes on Iran on Tuesday after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, sharply escalating a confrontation that has already shaken efforts to end the Middle East war.
France 24 · Jul 7 Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei International news agencies documented huge crowds at former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran. But alongside genuine images of mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate the size of the crowds, while others feature tell-tale AI errors…
International Business Times · Jul 7 Stocks Drop As Chipmakers Fall Again; Oil Climbs With Renewed Tensions At The Hormuz Strait Stocks dropped on Tuesday as chipmakers tumbled again. Oil climbed following renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with the former revoking a sanctions waiver following Tehran's attacks against ships crossing through the Strait of Hormuz.
International Business Times · Jul 7 U.S. Revokes Iran Oil Sanctions Waiver After Tanker Attacks, Now Pressure Escalates on Tehran The move follows a series of attacks on commercial tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz that U.S. officials blamed on Iran, marking a sharp reversal in Washington's approach toward the Islamic Republic.