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Oil Soars as US Extends Strikes Against Iran Into Second Night

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July 7, 2026

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Oil Soars as US Extends Strikes Against Iran Into Second Night

Oil jumped to a two-week high amid renewed US attacks on Iran and President Donald Trump’s assessment that the interim peace deal is a dead letter, heightening concerns about the free flow of crude from a key energy-producing region.

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TheJournal.ie

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches over 80 strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait

The strikes came just hours after Washington also pulled Tehran’s licence to sell oil, which was only issued last month following an interim ceasefire deal.

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran retaliates to fresh US strikes as tensions around Hormuz flare

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes for a second straight day Thursday as tensions escalated over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil and gas corridor is a ke...

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

US strikes Iran, revokes oil waiver after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched fresh strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence allowing Iranian oil sales on Tuesday, after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, in a sharp escalation that threatened to unravel last month’s fragile ceasefire. US Central Command said American forces had begun military operations against Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping transiting one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. “US Central Command...

WRAL News

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· Jul 8, 2026

After launching strikes on Iran, Trump says ceasefire is 'over' but says negotiations can continue

The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran hit back with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. U.S. President Donald Trump said later that the interim agreeme...

The Japan Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. military launches strikes on Iran for second straight day

The U.S. launched attacks on Tuesday and revoked a waiver that allowed Tehran to sell oil globally in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

BOL News

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· Jun 27, 2026

US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

United States has carried out strikes on Iran. The post US strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on BOL News.

The Tribune

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iran strikes targets in Gulf after US hits 90 sites; India urges calm

The US carried out strikes on Iran for the second consecutive day while Tehran retaliated by targeting American bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. Both sides have threatened to escalate the strikes, raising fears of deepening of the oil crisis as the vital Strait of Hormuz is seeing a low volume of shipping. Iran accused []

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran targets Bahrain and Kuwait after US launches strikes and limits the sale of Iranian oil

The U.S. has launched strikes on Iran and revoked a license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil in retaliation for what it said were Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 7, 2026

US Strikes Iran and Blocks Oil Sales in New Test of Ceasefire

The US carried out a new round of strikes in Iran targeting more than 80 sites and revoked a waiver allowing new sales of Iranian oil, further imperiling a peace agreement after a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

BizNews

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· Jul 8, 2026

BN Daybreak: US strikes on Iran lift oil; NATO deals, SA auto subsidy; Farage quits

BN Daybreak: US strikes on Iran lift oil; NATO deals, SA auto subsidy; Farage quits

BERNAMA

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· Jun 27, 2026

World : US Strikes Iran Following Attack On Ship In Strait Of Hormuz: CENTCOM

ISTANBUL, June 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The United States (US) carried out strikes inside Iran in response to an attack on a commercial ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) said Friday, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local media.

CNN

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches new strikes against Iran as ‘punishment’

The US on Tuesday launched new strikes against Iran and reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Sirik. CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.

USA TODAY

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over shipping and oil enforcement. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 8, 2026

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Brent oil rises over 3% as US revokes Iranian oil sales waiver after Hormuz escalation

Fresh US strikes in Iran, renewed tanker attacks near Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over global energy supply disruptions

India TV News

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· Jul 13, 2026

US launches fresh strikes against Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates

The United States on early Monday (local time) launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, with US Central Command saying the operation is intended to further degrade Tehran's ability to target civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes came after Iran attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing earlier in the weekend.

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 9, 2026

US, Iran trade new strikes in fight over Hormuz strait

TEHRAN (AFP) -- The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday for the second day running as Washington and Tehran battled over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The vital oil shipping corridor is a flashpoint in the Middle East war, with Tehran insisting on control of the strait despite it being open to free passage before the US-Israeli attacks in February. After the foes traded attacks on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, but left the door open

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 29, 2026

Caught in an escalation spiral, US and Iran agree to stand down — for now

ENOUGH ALREADY: After a fraught weekend which began with an Iranian drone strike on a commercial ship, prompting U.S. attacks on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, to which Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering another round of “defensive strikes” from the U.S. — both sides have agreed to []

Townhall

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· Jul 8, 2026

United States Begins More Serious Strikes Against Iran

United States Begins More Serious Strikes Against Iran

BRICS News

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· Jul 12, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US official says to expect a bigger round of strikes against Iran soon, NYT reports.

JUST IN: US official says to expect a bigger round of strikes against Iran soon, NYT reports.@BRICSNews

NPR News

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· Jul 12, 2026

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran as Tehran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran have been exchanging strikes, with the U.S. military saying it hit 140 targets in Iran overnight, while Iran said it responded with fire toward Jordan and other Gulf states.

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

US strikes Iran afresh, revokes oil export license after recent Strait of Hormuz ship attacks

US launched fresh strikes on Iran and revoked its oil export license after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure.

Russia Today

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· Jun 27, 2026

Trump threatens to destroy Iran as US conducts new strikes

The US has conducted strikes in Iran for a second consecutive day in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

Investing.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran 

U.S. conducts further strikes on Iran

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Memo: Trump’s tough talk on Iran raises big question — will the U.S. return to war?

The United States launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran on Wednesday, marking the second successive night of offensive action. The new strikes, which were announced in a social media post by U.S. Central Command (Centcom) shortly after 4 p.m. EDT, were far from a surprise. President Trump had told reporters earlier in the...

Le Monde

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· Jul 10, 2026

Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead Trump into sporadic war with Iran

The renewed US and Iranian strikes on Wednesday, despite the memorandum of understanding reached between the two countries, jeopardize hopes for a swift end to the crisis unpopular with the American public.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 9, 2026

US launches new strikes on Iran

The U.S. carried out another round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Euronews

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump says ceasefire with Tehran 'over' after US and Iran exchange fire

Washington initiated strikes on Iran overnight in response to cargo vessels being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran then launched its own attack targeting US bases in the Gulf.

The Daily Signal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump Says Interim Accord to End Iran War Is ‘Over,’ Warns of New US Strikes

REUTERS—President Donald Trump said an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was “over” and that the United States was likely to launch new strikes on Wednesday night following Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in the Gulf. In a flare-up of hostilities that pushed up oil prices, Iran said on Wednesday it had targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain...

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

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

MS NOW

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The strikes came hours after President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire. The post U.S. launches new airstrikes on Iran and Tehran fires back at 3 Gulf Arab states appeared first on MS NOW.

Huffington Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. Launches New Airstrikes On Iran And Tehran Fires Back At Gulf Arab States

The strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire.

Sputnik

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· Jul 9, 2026

CENTCOM Confirms US Conducted Additional Strikes Against Iran

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the United States conducted additional strikes against Iran.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Trump warns of further attacks

Washington, July 9 (SANA) The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intensify its military campaign if Tehran continued targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on social media, Trump said the latest U.S. strikes were carried out in retaliation for []

NDTV

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· Jul 7, 2026

Live: US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran, Revokes Waiver After Hormuz Attacks

Iran War: The United States launched power strikes against Iran following a series of attacks by Tehran on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.

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