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US strikes Iran enter ninth night after deaths of US troops

The US says it has begun its ninth night of strikes on Iran after troop deaths in Iraq and Jordan, while Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait reported further alerts and interceptions.

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Iran Warns of More Trade Route Closures as US Conducts New Strikes

Iran threatens to close more trade routes after US launches new strikes on military targets, escalating tensions around the strategic Strait of Hormuz and impacting global oil markets.

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An armed member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) monitors the area while mourners participate in the funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026.

Trump Threatens Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure Amid Hormuz Toll Reversal

President Trump threatens Iran's civilian infrastructure amid Hormuz toll reversal. ICE pauses vehicle stops after fatal shootings. Meta sued over AI use in layoffs. Other news includes Afghan child marriages, shark numbers in California, and a bear raiding homes in Japan.

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British Man's Iran Jail Term Extended by Two Years, Family Reports

Craig Foreman, a British man jailed in Iran on spying charges, has had two years added to his sentence amid concerns over his health and treatment. His family and international bodies call for his release.

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Trump Threatens Strikes on Iran’s Power Plants Amid Strait of Hormuz Dispute

President Trump threatens to target Iran’s power plants and bridges amid ongoing US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, as US forces conduct strikes and maintain a naval blockade.

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Ships are docked along a pier in the Gulf of Oman

Trump Drops 20% Hormuz Fee as US Resumes Blockade of Iranian Ports

President Trump reverses 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo, opting for trade deals as US resumes blockade of Iranian ports amid escalating US-Iran strikes and rising oil prices.

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Vessels sail in the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: 12 July 2026

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate as Iran and US Edge Toward Conflict

Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalate as Iran asserts control amid fragile US-Iran truce, with regional mediators seeking to avoid renewed war.

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A vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam,Oman.

Israeli Airstrike Kills Seven at Hamas Police Post in Northern Gaza

An Israeli airstrike on a Hamas police post in northern Gaza killed at least seven people, including a senior officer. Additional casualties were reported in southern Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire violations.

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A Palestinian woman reacts during the funeral in Gaza City for several people killed in an Israeli strike on a police post in the Jabalia area (14 July 2026)

US Strikes Iran Third Night; UAE Reports Iranian Missile Attacks on Tankers in Hormuz

The US conducted a third night of strikes on Iran after two tankers were hit in the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE reported Iranian missile attacks on its vessels. Oil prices surged amid rising tensions as the US reinstated a blockade and announced fees for shipping through the strategic waterway.

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People walk past a billboard with an image of Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran

Man Linked to Murder Arrested in Jordan, Gardaí Continue Investigation

A man wanted in connection with the murder of Jamey Carney in Killarney has been arrested in Jordan. Gardaí continue their investigation despite extradition challenges.

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A blue and yellow Garda (Irish police) car is parked sideways across the walled entrance to a housing estate on a bright sunny day. A male officer in a blue uniform stands close to the wall behind the car. There is another parked Garda car in the background. The estate contains a small number of large detached houses. Two yellow traffic cones are positioned on either side of the first patrol car.

US Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iranian Ports, Imposes 20% Fee on Strait of Hormuz Cargo

President Trump announced the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and imposing a 20% fee on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensions.

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US President Donald Trump wearing a yellow tie, white shirt, blue suit and American flag pin. He stands at a microphone and is pointing, his mouth open.

Iran Strikes US Military Sites in Bahrain, Kuwait After US Attacks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards launched attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan following US strikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions over the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations.

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A projectile is fired during what US Central Command says were strikes on Iran