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Why Iran Fired Missiles at Commercial Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired missiles at two commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz after a temporary agreement to halt attacks expired, according to US officials. The strikes damaged both vessels without causing casualties, threatened ongoing US-Iran negotiations, and raised concerns over security in one of the world's most critical shipping routes.
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Haaretz
· Jul 7, 2026
Report: Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
Report: Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
BRICS News
· Jul 9, 2026
JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz after US set up a shipping l [...]
JUST IN: Iran says it attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz after US set up a shipping lane without coordination with Iran.@BRICSNews
Lawyers, Guns & Money
· Jul 7, 2026
So Much Winning
On Tuesday, Iran attacked three tankers in the Straits of Hormuz. This is not the first time that “Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore.” Iran also announced that it would [] The post So Much Winning appeared first on Lawyers, Guns Money.
MS NOW
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The post Iran warns tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face ‘forceful response’ appeared first on MS NOW.
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 []
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.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
US military strikes Iran after it says Tehran attacked 3 ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Jon Gambrell with The Associated Press in Dubai explains how the assault Wednesday came as part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. #news #iran #usa Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 27, 2026
Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’
TEHERAN: Tiga kapal tangki minyak asing diarahkan berpatah balik ke Teluk selepas cuba melalui perairan Selat Hormuz tanpa kebenaran Iran, lapor penyiar rasmi negara itu, IRIB. Menurut laporan itu, kapal berkenaan cuba menggunakan laluan selatan selat tanpa berkoordinasi dengan pihak berkuasa Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan campur tangan Tentera Laut Pengawal Revolusi Islam (IRGC). Tentera laut ... Read more The post Iran arah tiga kapal patah balik kerana guna ‘laluan haram’ appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Washington Examiner
· Jul 11, 2026
Iran hits cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz as CENTCOM announces new strikes
An Iranian missile has struck a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran’s military to declare the waterway closed and U.S. Central Command to announce new strikes on the country. The attack, which occurred early Sunday local time, comes after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 1, 2026
Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, was not using Iran-approved route: Iranian state TV
A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while using a route not approved by Iran, state television in Tehran reported on Wednesday. The vessel was identified as a foreign container ship, with no other details. The report appeared aimed at underlining Tehran’s claims to control the strait, which the world has long considered an international waterway. A fifth of all oil and natural gas passed through it in peacetime. Since the US and Israel launched the war against Iran on February 28, Iran...
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. 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 the Islamic Republic’s ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran immediately warned Washington it would “take whatever measures it deems necessary,” raising the risks [] The post U.S. launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
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
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 ...
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.
DNyuz
· Jul 12, 2026
Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran
The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunday. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, opened about 3.5 percent higher on Sunday, to nearly 79 a barrel. That is up nearly 9 percent []
The Economic Times
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert
Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert
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
Al-Monitor
· Jul 8, 2026
Analysis-How Iran's 'golden weapon' of Hormuz became a bigger priority than its long-disputed nuclear programme
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 8 - Control over the Strait of Hormuz has become a golden weapon to Iran, for which it is willing to risk new escalations with the United States, and is a bigger priority than a nuclear programme for which it accepted decades of sanctions.So central is the issue to Iranian strategy that ships passing the Strait without Tehran's approval were fired upon this week, leading to an exchange of fire with the United States that threatens last month's interim peace deal.
The Hill
· Jul 1, 2026
FOR INSIDERS: Iran's flex in Strait of Hormuz puts Trump on back foot
Iran is flexing its leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U.S. on its back foot as it looks to resume shipping through the key passageway and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran ratcheted up tensions this weekend in the strait, through which around 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas flow, targeting cargo...
The korea Herald News
· Jul 8, 2026
Iran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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 the Islamic Republic’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 agreement to halt fighting in the war could break down, putting the Middle East again at risk of a wider conflict. Th
Reuters
· Jun 26, 2026
LIVE: Vessel tracker shows Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
Vessel tracker showing Strait of Hormuz traffic. Tehran reasserted its right to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned Gulf states against siding with the U.S., a day after an attack on a ship near Oman highlighted the fragility of a preliminary deal to end the Iran war. #straitofhormuz #iran #iranwar #us #hormuz #oman #ships #marinetraffic #live #Reuters #News Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
India TV News
· Jul 13, 2026
US-Iran war LIVE: Military bases in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain hit as Iran retaliates to fresh US strikes
The tensions in the Middle East have escalated again after Iran attacked ships and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Amid this, the US launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting US military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait in retaliation for fresh American strikes. According to the US military, the strikes aimed to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships.
Wall Street Journal
· Jul 7, 2026
U.S. Launches Strikes on Iran in Response to Ship Attacks in Hormuz
The action comes after Iran attacked commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a peace deal agreed to end the U.S.-Iran war.
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 4, 2026
Gharibabadi: The Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers
TEHRAN, July 04 (YPA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is not a place for military displays by outside powers. “Iran, as the responsible power and guarantor of security in the Strait, warns against any military movement in this waterway,” Gharibabadi wrote on X. He added []
Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
"Proactive energy diplomacy by Govt": Former diplomat Navdeep Suri on India's response to Hormuz-linked energy crisis
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 29 (ANI): After nearly four months of conflict, a tenous peace deal between Iran and the United States has seen the crucial energy chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz open to sea traffic. Oil tankers and other vessels with critical Oil supplies are now transiting freely through the Strait. India, which is largely dependent on energy imports, was able to ride the crisis successfully
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.
Egypt Independent
· Jul 12, 2026
Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports
Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Vatican News
· Jul 11, 2026
Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions
The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships. Read all
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)
Irish News
· Jul 2, 2026
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face ‘forceful response’
The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 5, 2026
Hormuz Strait Emerges as Key Flashpoint in U.S.-Iran Talks Despite Ceasefire
The future of the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as one of the most contentious issues in negotiations between Iran and the United States, with Tehran warning against any foreign military presence in the strategic waterway even as both sides pursue a political settlement following their recent conflict
Economic Times
· Jul 11, 2026
Could oil prices spike further? Inside the fragile US-Iran stance in the Gulf
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have escalated after attacks on commercial vessels. Iran's objective appears to be expanding its strategic influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations are remaining cautious to avoid direct involvement in the confrontation. Crude oil prices are expected to remain elevated due to ongoing geopolitical risks. India, a major oil importer, faces increased vulnerability from these market developments.
Off The Press
· Jul 7, 2026
Iran fires at least 2 missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels traversing the Strait of Hormuz Monday night, according to a report citing two US officials. Two commercial ships were badly damaged in the attacks but no casualties were reported, Axios reported. Britain’s maritime security agency said one of its tankers caught fire after being struck by []...Click to read more
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