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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1882, The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1970, Sajjad Karim, English lawyer and politician was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 1991, Nigeria Airways Flight 2120 crashes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, killing all 261 passengers and crew on board. In 2003, Zahra Kazemi, Iranian-Canadian freelance photographer (born 1948) passed away. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. In 2011, Ninety-eight containers of explosives self-detonate killing 13 people in Zygi, Cyprus. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran
WASHINGTON: Oil prices jumped Wednesday after the U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions just weeks after a fragile ceasefire reopened the critical waterway. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose 2.87 to settle at 72.46 per ... Read more The post Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran appeared first on BOL News.
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Bloomberg
· Jul 7, 2026
Oil Climbs as US Strikes Iran Targets Following Ship Attacks
Oil jumped as the US launched a wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for a spate of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japan Times
· 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.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 9, 2026
Gold futures rebound nearly 1% to ₹1.44 lakh/10g on value buying
Fresh US military strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran pushed crude oil prices higher
ING Think
· Jul 9, 2026
The Commodities Feed: US-Iran ceasefire breakdown pushes oil higher
Fresh US strikes on Iran pushed oil higher this morning, with the latest escalation undermining confidence in the fragile ceasefire. Russia's ban on the export of diesel until the end of July adds to supply concerns
Investing.com
· Jul 9, 2026
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran
Quartz
· Jul 7, 2026
Things are getting worse in the Strait of Hormuz — again
New attacks, the largest number of such incidents since a U.S.-Iran interim deal took effect, pushed oil prices up more than 3
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Related coverage for "Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran": Bloomberg — Oil Climbs as US Strikes Iran Targets Following Ship Attacks. The Japan Times — U.S. military launches strikes on Iran for second straight day . The Hindu BusinessLine — Gold futures rebound nearly 1% to ₹1.44 lakh/10g on value buying. ING Think — The Commodities Feed: US-Iran ceasefire breakdown pushes oil higher. Investing.com — Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran. Quartz — Things are getting worse in the Strait of Hormuz — again