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Hormuz tolls and Spanish ashes

Trump escalates in Hormuz as Europe hardens defences and heat exposes brittle systems

The Gulf moved from danger to outright economic coercion, with American strikes, Iranian retaliation claims and a proposed fee on the world's most sensitive oil lane. Europe, meanwhile, answered insecurity with missile plans, cyber protests and more rules for technology at home.

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Iran Strait of Hormuz shipping warning

··Reported 11d 21h ago·Updated 1h 29m ago
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  • Chapter 24 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 17h 51m ago

    US and Iran exchange military strikes

    Extended US strikes against Iran to five hours as Tehran mocks Trump's Ormuz announcement, dismissing the 20 percent claim as inaccurate.

  • Chapter 23 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 7h 51m ago

    US military strikes targets in Iran

    US forces launch a third night of airstrikes targeting military installations in Iran, following statements from Washington and regional commanders.

  • Chapter 22 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 8h 36m ago

    US strikes Iranian targets

    Conducts third night of strikes on Iranian targets as Trump declares ceasefire over and proposes cargo levy

  • Chapter 21 of 23ConflictDevelopingReported 1d 2h ago

    US reinstates Iran maritime blockade

    Escalates tensions as US forces launch a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, while President Trump signals potential openness to future negotiations.

  • Chapter 20 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 15h 34m ago

    US announces Strait of Hormuz blockade

    US Navy says naval blockade of Iran will take effect on Tuesday, July 14, amid international opposition to proposed 20% transit fees

  • Chapter 19 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 20h 57m ago

    US tariff proposal on Strait of Hormuz

    Iran rejects US interference in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump proposes a 20% toll on trade through the waterway.

  • Chapter 18 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 17h 13m ago

    Trump proposes Strait of Hormuz blockade

    Tehran responds to the proposed blockade as the US releases specific details regarding the plan, while Trump prepares to address the nation on the matter Thursday.

  • Chapter 17 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 1d 12h ago

    US and Iran exchange military strikes

    Iran targets US bases in Jordan and Bahrain following fresh American airstrikes, causing oil prices to rise

  • Chapter 16 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 2d 5h ago

    US strikes targets near Strait of Hormuz

    US forces launch retaliatory strikes near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian attack on a base in Kuwait, leaving one dead in Iran.

  • Chapter 15 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 2d 6h ago

    US-Iran escalation in Strait of Hormuz

    Expanded US airstrikes hit 140 targets as Iran extends Strait of Hormuz closure and attacks targets in the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar.

  • Chapter 14 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 2d 1h ago

    Strait of Hormuz shipping clash

    Closed the Strait of Hormuz as Iran expands regional attacks, following the earlier rescue of the targeted vessel's crew.

  • Chapter 13 of 23ConflictDevelopingReported 2d 5h ago

    US launches strikes against Iran

    Closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to US strikes, while Iran launched a retaliatory attack on a container ship, further escalating regional conflict.

  • Chapter 12 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 2d 6h ago

    Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

    Escalates conflict as US forces launch airstrikes on Iranian targets following the crew's evacuation from a burning vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Chapter 11 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 3d 7h ago

    Trump declares Iran ceasefire over

    Admits Iran that striking ships in the Strait of Hormuz was an error, according to US sources, following the collapse of the ceasefire.

  • Chapter 10 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 3d 3h ago

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  • Chapter 9 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 4d 6h ago

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  • Chapter 8 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 6d 7h ago

    US and Iran trade military strikes

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  • Chapter 7 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 6d 7h ago

    US airstrikes in southern Iran

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  • Chapter 6 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 7d 4h ago

    US launches strikes on Iran

    Escalates military action as President Trump warns the strikes will not end quickly, following initial operations against targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Chapter 5 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 6d 8h ago

    US launches strikes against Iran

    Escalated tensions as Iran threatens a devastating response to the US strikes, while Tehran officials formally denounce the military action as a violation of memorandums.

  • Chapter 4 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 6d 22h ago

    US-Iran diplomatic standoff

    Accuses Iran the US of violating a peace agreement following the latest round of military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a breakdown in diplomatic efforts.

  • Chapter 2 of 23ConflictCatching upReported 7d 5h ago

    Tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz

    US officials blame Iran after a projectile strikes a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, causing an engine room fire with no crew injuries reported.

  • Chapter 1 of 23ConflictBreakingReported 11d 21h ago

    Iran Strait of Hormuz shipping warning

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