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‘Now they pay’: US pounds Iran after it attacks container ship

Off The Press

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July 12, 2026

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth comments on the latest strikes on Iran, which came after the Revolutionary Guards fired on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and declared the waterway closed until further notice. “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay,” Hegseth writes on X. Iranian media reports explosions being heard in several []...Click to read more

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BRICS News

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· Jul 11, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says "Iran made a poor choice"

JUST IN: US says Iran made a poor choice by attacking another ship.Now they pay.@BRICSNews

Iran Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

Egypt Independent

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· Jul 8, 2026

The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?

The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had hoped for an economic windfall following decades of American sanctions. The temporary sanctions waiver removed penalties on foreign investors buying Iran’s oil. It was a key concession by the US, made in exchange for Iran The post The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran? appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Jewish News Syndicate

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· Jul 12, 2026

US striking Iran for third time in a week after 'blatant' Islamic Republic attack on ship in Hormuz

The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait, U.S. Central Command said.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz

WASHINGTON: Amerika Syarikat (AS) menuntut Iran secara terbuka menyatakan akan berhenti menyerang kapal di Selat Hormuz dan menjamin semua laluan di perairan berkenaan dibuka kepada pelayaran tanpa sebarang bayaran tol. Pegawai kanan AS berkata, rundingan antara Washington dan Teheran sejak beberapa hari kebelakangan ini menunjukkan perkembangan positif. Mereka membuat kenyataan tersebut kepada kumpulan kecil wartawan ... Read more The post AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

RedState

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· Jun 28, 2026

US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks

US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks

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Related coverage for "‘Now they pay’: US pounds Iran after it attacks container ship": BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US says "Iran made a poor choice". Iran Herald — What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market . Egypt Independent — The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran?. Jewish News Syndicate — US striking Iran for third time in a week after 'blatant' Islamic Republic attack on ship in Hormuz. Utusan Malaysia — AS tuntut Iran jamin pelayaran bebas di Selat Hormuz. RedState — US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks