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Attacks in Strait of Hormuz persist despite US-Iran MoU
The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran last month pledged to reopen the long-blocked Strait of Hormuz. Since then, however, several flare-ups have raised fresh doubts about the framework agreement, with the US President questioning at the Nato summit in Ankara whether the ceasefire is even still in place. Victoria Innes reports.
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Al Jazeera
· Jun 28, 2026
Why is Article 5 of MoU causing confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran and the US trade attacks over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which has emerged as a major sticking point.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks
Iran Herald
· Jul 12, 2026
Fresh U.S.-Iran clashes spark regional concerns, calls for de-escalation
CAIRO, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Iran exchanged a fresh round of attacks over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, despite a memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries in June, raising concerns over renewed regional escalation.The U.S. Central Command said in a post on X early Sunday that its forces had completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, holding Iran
Bloomberg
· Jul 13, 2026
Sfakianakis: Iran Tests US Resolve in Hormuz
Iran and the United States traded tit-for-tat attacks over the weekend, with both sides issuing conflicting declarations on whether the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping. John Sfakianakis, Chief Economist and Head of Research at the Gulf Research Center, told Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa that return to a full scale-war is a possibility but we are not yet there. (Source: Bloomberg)
India News Network
· Jul 8, 2026
Escalation in Strait of Hormuz: Iran Conducts Military Strike
Iran's recent military action in the Strait of Hormuz raises tensions. US and regional responses are closely monitored.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 11, 2026
Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
A major diplomatic standoff is unfolding over the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. The United States has delivered a firm ultimatum to Tehran, demanding a public, unambiguous guarantee that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that international shipping will no longer face attacks. According to senior U.S. officials speaking on the condition of anonymity, [] Line In The Sand: U.S. Demand Open Strait As Internal Tehran Chaos Threatens Colation Peace
Al-Monitor
· Jul 13, 2026
Middle East rocked by heaviest attacks since Iran-US ceasefire
The Middle East has been rocked by US and Iranian attacks of a scale unseen since an April ceasefire, as fighting over the strategic Strait of Hormuz threatened to derail efforts to permanently end the war. The renewed fighting followed an Iranian attack early Sunday on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.
ArcaMax
· Jun 26, 2026
US strikes Iran in response to Strait of Hormuz ship attack
WASHINGTON — The United States attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. U.S. Central Command said that American ...
The Economic Times
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz
BRICS News
· Jul 7, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to "severe"
JUST IN: Strait of Hormuz threat level raised to severe following Iranian attacks on oil tankers despite using US Navy-protected routes.@BRICSNews
NBC News
· Jul 13, 2026
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Ceasefire Deal Efforts Unravel
The United States and Iran traded even more attacks, some of the most intense in months, as the already fragile ceasefire continues to unravel. On Sunday, President Donald Trump told Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that the Strait of Hormuz remains open – even though Iran said earlier that it was closed. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY.
India TV News
· Jun 29, 2026
How Iran's strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait forced the US to reassess military presence in Middle East
The back-and-forth attacks between the United States (US) and Iran, despite them signing a peace deal this month, have once again escalated the tensions in the Middle East, with analysts fearing that it could further disrupt the global supply chains. These strikes are a result of Iran targeting a container vessel near Oman's coast in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran calls Hormuz attack a "Mistake" as Nuclear talks hang in the balance
ALBAWABA — Iran has allegedly told the United States that the recent attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz was not deliberate, showing its desire to keep diplomatic lines open amid increasing tensions between the two countries...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 28, 2026
Selat Hormuz masih belum aman
TEHERAN: Perjanjian gencatan senjata antara Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) dilihat kembali goyah selepas kedua-dua negara saling berbalas serangan di Teluk. Tindakan ketenteraan baharu sejak Jumaat dan semalam meningkatkan semula ketegangan di rantau berkenaan, sekali gus mengancam gencatan senjata rapuh dan rundingan yang sedang berlangsung mengenai keselamatan di Selat Hormuz. Kor Pengawal Revolusi Islam Iran ... Read more The post Selat Hormuz masih belum aman appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
TASS
· Jul 12, 2026
US completes series of strikes on Iran, third this week — CENTCOM
The attack was carried out in connection with Iran’s attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz
News24
· Jul 13, 2026
News24 | Iran escalates attacks on US bases in Gulf states, warns of more 'incidents' in Strait
US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher.
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 8, 2026
Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs
The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked ran’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The regional crossfire raised the risks that an interim [] The post Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes, oil curbs appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Euronews
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran attacks Gulf states to impose its Hormuz battle lines
Iran launched waves of attacks across the Gulf in response to US airstrikes the night before, signalling the Islamic Republic’s refreshed strike capabilities, while claiming sole control of the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf states are once again on the frontlines of the growing US-Iran confrontation.
WRAL News
· Jul 10, 2026
US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won't attack ships anymore
The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore. That's according to senior U.S. officials who said internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. The...
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
US responds to Strait of Hormuz attacks with strikes on Iran
Both sides reported hitting dozens of targets in renewed hostilities, which have placed fresh strain on an interim deal to end the Middle East war and pushed oil prices to their highest level in two weeks. The post US responds to Strait of Hormuz attacks with strikes on Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ya Libnan
· Jul 12, 2026
U.S. launches new Iran strikes after IRGC attacks and damages a ship in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian forces attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the closure of the waterway. The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in response to an IRGC missile attack that left a commercial cargo ship badly damaged. The renewed exchange of fire further []
Hananya Naftali
· Jul 13, 2026
[Video] CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit.
CENTCOM just confirmed: dozens of Iranian military targets hit. Air defense systems, radar sites, missile and drone capabilities — all struck. The Strait of Hormuz is not Iran's to control. The U.S. made that clear tonight.
Haaretz
· Jul 12, 2026
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
IRGC: Gulf U.S. bases, vessel in Hormuz targeted after U.S. strikes Iran overnight
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 10, 2026
Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response
Iranian Navy: Any US Interference in Strait of Hormuz Will Face Strong Response
NaturalNews.com
· Jul 10, 2026
U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz Clash Threatens Fragile Maritime Deal
(NaturalNews) Strait of Hormuz Clash Erupts Again After MOU SigningThe United States struck 80 targets in Iran with precision munitions after Iranian forces fired...
Daily Mirror
· Jul 11, 2026
Trump 'leaves instructions' on what to do if Iran assassinates him after claiming '1,000 missiles loaded'
The US earlier demanded that Iran publicly state the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships using the vital waterway will not be attacked - but officials blamed the latest strikes against vessels on a power struggle in Tehran
The Hill
· Jul 13, 2026
US, Iran claim control of Strait of Hormuz after weekend strikes
The U.S. and Iran are both claiming control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in the conflict between the two countries, after weekend fighting. In a post on the social platform X Sunday night, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said that it had “completed a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran” on Sunday...
TRT World
· Jul 12, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz becomes the center of the US- Iran crisis
The US and Iran have sharply escalated their confrontations on each other, exchanging military strikes after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. With neither side showing any willingness to back down, hopes for renewed negotiations are fading. Kristina Simich has the story.
MS NOW
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait
The burst of fighting raised new questions about efforts to reach a permanent end to a war that began on Feb. 28. The post Iran targets Gulf states after U.S. strikes Iran over ship attack in strait appeared first on MS NOW.
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 28, 2026
Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions
KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit
US strikes Iran, Tehran says Strait of Hormuz closed, Gulf states hit
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
Oil Prices Set for More Volatility After Latest Iranian Attack on Ship in Gulf
An attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday triggered another round of U.S. strikes on targets in Iran and threatened to unsettle energy and financial markets further, after a tumultuous week of hostilities around the Persian Gulf. Daily ship traffic through the strait, which normally carries a fifth of the []
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 10, 2026
Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump as tensions in region grow - report
The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Intel Slava
· Jul 12, 2026
🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — Trump states the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the US has struck Iran with heavy [...]
— Trump states the Strait of Hormuz is open and that the US has struck Iran with heavy strikes.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Iran's chilling warning before Strait of Hormuz attacks
Iran has reportedly targeted at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising peace negotiations with the US. Audio obtained by Fox News captures the Iranian Navy issuing a warning to vessels before the reported attacks. “This is the last warning; this is last warning; this is last warning. You are all in danger. Don’t put your life in danger. You are ordered to alter course,” he said. “Do so immediately, alter course, do so immediately, and use the south of Larak Island. “If you disobey, you will be targeted. Navy out,” the Iranians said before reportedly attacking.
NDTV
· Jul 10, 2026
War Or Peace? Trump Says Talks On After Iran Plea 'But Ceasefire Is Over'
After a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, US forces struck targets in Iran over two days this week. Tehran responded with attacks on American bases in the region.
Interaksyon
· Jul 2, 2026
Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why
Tensions have again escalated in the Middle East, with the United States and Iran trading strikes around the Strait of Hormuz. It follows reports of an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship trying to transit through the strait. Both the US and Iran have accused each other of breaking the agreed 60-day interim peace [] The post Despite its best efforts, Iran won’t be able to toll the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s why appeared first on Interaksyon.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran expands regional attacks as tensions with U.S. escalate
Washington, July.12 (SANA) Iran and the United States exchanged fresh missile and drone attacks on Sunday, as Tehran expanded its military operations to include several Gulf states hosting U.S. military facilities, according to the report. Iran said it had once again closed the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for global energy shipments, while the []
AzerNews
· Jul 9, 2026
Iran: US actions disrupt Hormuz reopening process
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that the United States' actions will not only trigger Iran's crushing response but also disrupt the process of reopening the Strait of Hormuz by its adventurism and interference in determining routes through the critical waterway, AzerNEWS reports.
BBC News
· Jul 12, 2026
US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran
Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.
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