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Iran Says US Accepted Some Hormuz Conditions
Iran says the US accepted some of its seven conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but calls Washington's overall response inadequate.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Says US-Iran War Near End After Nuclear Victory Claim
Trump says the US-Iran war is near its end after claiming a nuclear victory, as a Russia diesel deal and Houthi strikes reshape the conflict.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Warns Enemy Action to Meet More Destructive Response
Iran's foreign minister warns of a 'more destructive' response to renewed enemy action, pairing the threat with a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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International-PoliticsMiddle East
Trump Says Iran War Will End 'Very Soon'
Trump says the war with Iran will 'end very soon,' even as the U.S. surges a third carrier to the Middle East and weighs post-midterm strikes.
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InternationalMilitary
Trump Vows Iran War to End as Midterms Loom
Trump vows to end the Iran war around the November midterms, even as the US sends 9,000 more troops and Iran disputes his claim it is ready to fold.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Rejects Iran's Plan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Trump rejected Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, deepening a standoff over the oil chokepoint as both sides brace for the midterms.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Trump: Iran War to End Right After Midterms
Trump says the US war with Iran will end 'right after' November's midterms, but privately his advisers warn it could last through his term.
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International RelationsMilitary
Iran claims strike on US ship in Hormuz; US denies attack
Iran says its IRGC Navy struck a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz; Washington calls the claim a 'total lie' amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
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InternationalMaritime Security
Tanker Struck in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Clashes
An oil tanker was struck by three projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising fresh concerns for global energy security.
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International ConflictMilitary
US Strikes Iranian Forces in Hormuz, Iran Retaliates
US forces strike Iranian mine-laying units on Larak Island, triggering Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
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Markets & Economy
Oil Prices Surge, Stocks Fall After US Hits Iran in Hormuz
US strikes on Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices up 2.8% and stocks lower as markets weigh regional instability and Fed rate hike risks.
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PoliticsWorld
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Iran Strait Deal
President Trump threatened to bomb Oman over its deal with Iran to manage Strait of Hormuz shipping, escalating tensions as the US-Iran ceasefire expires.
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International RelationsMilitary
Iran Rejects Trump's Claim Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's deputy foreign minister asserts Tehran's exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Trump's pledge to claim the waterway.
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EnergyInternational
Gulf Oil Giants Spend Billions to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
Gulf oil giants are investing billions in pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, reshaping global energy supply chains amid the ongoing Iran war.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Claims US Has Full Control of Strait of Hormuz
Trump says US Navy has 100% control of the Strait of Hormuz and demands Iran pay compensation as the critical oil chokepoint stays closed.
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International RelationsPolitics
Trump Pivots to Sanctions as Iran War Strategy Shifts
Trump administration returns to sanctions as primary Iran strategy after military and diplomatic approaches fail to end the conflict.
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LegalChina
Chinese Court Resolves Hormuz Vessel Collision Dispute
Guangzhou Maritime Court mediates $25M tanker collision dispute in Strait of Hormuz, signaling China's growing role in maritime law.
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Business
Stocks Waver Near Records as Oil Prices Hold Steady
US stocks wavered near record highs Wednesday as oil prices held steady amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz negotiations and strong corporate earnings.
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International PoliticsEconomy
US, Iran Signal Possible Talks as Oil Prices Drop Sharply
Trump announces US-Iran negotiations as oil prices fall sharply, while Iran discusses new Strait of Hormuz shipping routes with Oman.
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International Politics
Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Says Deal Perimeters Reached
President Trump says he agreed to cancel a planned military strike on Iran, claiming deal perimeters have been reached. Iran denies the claim.
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InternationalWar
US and Iran Trade Missile Strikes as War Enters Sixth Month
US and Iran exchanged missile barrages July 30 as the five-month war shows no end in sight. AP-NORC poll shows US support declining.
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InternationalPolitics
Trump Orders Pause in Iran Strikes Amid Diplomatic Push
Trump paused U.S. strikes on Iran after 13 nights as Omani mediators arrived in Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Houthi attacks on Saudi oil.
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Foreign Policy & International Relations
US and Iran Pause Strikes for Second Day as Talks Advance
US and Iran pause strikes for second day as diplomatic talks advance over Strait of Hormuz ahead of Netanyahu visit.
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InternationalMilitary
US Strikes Iran for 12th Night, Threatens Civilian Targets
The US completes 12th consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran as President Trump threatens to destroy bridges and power plants, escalating the conflict.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran War Escalates: Trump Threatens Infrastructure Strikes
Trump threatens to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants for each ship attack, as war costs reach $37.5B and four US troops are honored.
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InternationalMilitary
US-Iran Hormuz Standoff: Airstrikes Fail to Break Deadlock
After 10 nights of airstrikes, the US and Iran remain entrenched in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, analysts question the strategy.
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InternationalMilitary
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Ninth Night as War Escalates
US strikes Iran for ninth night as Tehran retaliates across the Gulf. Three American troops killed; oil tops $90 as Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens.
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EconomyEnergy
Oil Prices Surge Past $90 Per Barrel as Tensions Rise
Brent crude rises above $90/barrel for first time since June as renewed US-Iran hostilities disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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EconomyPolitics
US Gas Prices Hit $4 Again as Iran War Disrupts Oil Markets
US gas prices hit $4 per gallon as renewed US-Iran fighting disrupts oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing American households.
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War & ConflictInternational
US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran; Tehran Warns Retaliation
US launches new airstrikes against Iran after two American service members killed in Jordan. Tehran warns of retaliation as conflict escalates.
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War & ConflictPolitics
US Strikes Iran Over Troop Deaths as Interim Deal Collapses
US launched airstrikes against Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan, as an interim peace deal unravels and the Hormuz crisis deepens.
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International Conflict & PoliticsMiddle East
US and Iran Exchange Strikes in Major Middle East Escalation
US and Iran exchanged strikes on critical infrastructure as Iran suspended its commitments under the Islamabad MoU peace deal.
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EconomyEnergy
China's Oil Import Slump Signals Deeper Demand Reset
China's crude oil imports plunged 41.3% in June to a near-decade low, driven by the U.S.-Iran war, rapid EV adoption, and strategic reserve management.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Strikes US Military Bases in Kuwait and Jordan
Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US military bases in Kuwait and Jordan, escalating the five-month war and threatening Hormuz stability.
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International ConflictEconomy
US and Iran Trade Strikes for Sixth Day as Diplomacy Hangs
US and Iran escalate attacks for a sixth day, striking near Tehran and in the Strait of Hormuz, as hostage release hints at possible diplomacy.
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InternationalMilitary
US Pounds Iran in Sustained Strikes; Tehran Strikes Back
US strikes Iran for third night as Trump weighs hitting nuclear site. Iran retaliates against US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
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Economy
Diesel Price in Belgium to Hit Two-Month High on Thursday
Belgium's diesel price rises to EUR 2.145/L on July 16, the highest since May, driven by renewed US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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MilitaryPolitics
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes in New Hormuz Phase
U.S. and Iran trade strikes as the conflict enters a new phase focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest.
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InternationalMilitary
US Launches 7-Hour Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
US launches sustained strikes on Iran, triggering retaliation on American bases. Trump threatens power plants as analysts warn of forever war.
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International PoliticsEconomy
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War as Trump Renews Blockade
Trump reinstates the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, demanding a 20% cargo fee, as strikes escalate and oil prices surge.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US Launches Fresh Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards close the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel, prompting a third round of US strikes on 140 Iranian military sites.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Launches Fresh Airstrikes
Iran's IRGC closes the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping; US responds with a third round of airstrikes hitting 140 military targets in dramatic escalation.
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US PoliticsInternational
US Strikes Iran as Tehran Closes Strait of Hormuz
The US launches fresh airstrikes on Iran after Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say Israel holds the key to de-escalation as oil markets reel.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Bombings Escalate War
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping as the US conducts renewed bombing campaigns. Experts say Israel holds the key to de-escalation.
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InternationalWar
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz as US Launches New Airstrikes
Iran completely closes the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping as the US conducts a third wave of airstrikes, escalating the 2026 Iran War.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
Iran FM in Oman for Strait Talks as New Leader Vows Revenge
Iran's FM arrives in Oman for Strait of Hormuz talks as Supreme Leader Khamenei vows revenge and the US issues a Saturday deadline.
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MilitaryInternational
US Launches Massive Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Truce Ends
CENTCOM strikes over 80 Iranian targets after tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump declares the June ceasefire 'over' as Iran retaliates.
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International RelationsPolitics
US and Iran Must Negotiate Again, Middle East Expert Says
Middle East expert Leo Kwarten argues the US and Iran must return to negotiations despite the collapse of their ceasefire and renewed military strikes.
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InternationalPolitics
US-Iran Doha Talks in Doubt as Iran Denies Meeting Scheduled
US and Iranian negotiators head to Doha amid conflicting claims over whether talks will occur, testing a fragile ceasefire agreement.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Oman Proposes Hormuz Fee Plan After US-Iran War
Oman proposes maritime service fees for Strait of Hormuz transit, backed by Iran but opposed by the US, as the 60-day MOU toll-free window ticks down.
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International RelationsMiddle East
US and Iran Halt Attacks, Doha Talks Set for June 30
The US and Iran have agreed to cease mutual attacks and will resume negotiations in Doha on June 30, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz dispute.
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Military & ConflictInternational
US and Iran Trade Strikes as Fragile Ceasefire Unravels
The US struck 10 Iranian military targets after a tanker attack; Iran retaliated against US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
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EconomyEnergy
Oil Prices Drop Faster Than Expected After Iran Peace Deal
Oil prices fell nearly $10 in ten days after a US-Iran peace deal. Belgian fuel drops sharply but experts warn the fragile agreement may not hold.
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InternationalMilitary
US Strikes Iran After Drone Attack on Cargo Ship in Hormuz
The US military launched airstrikes against Iranian targets after a drone struck a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a fragile ceasefire.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Strikes US Military Targets After American Airstrikes
Iran strikes US military targets after American airstrikes hit Iranian coastal sites, shattering the fragile Islamabad ceasefire agreement.
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MilitaryInternational
Iranian Drones Strike Bahrain as Iran-US Ceasefire Unravels
Iranian drones attacked Bahrain and a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz after US airstrikes, threatening the fragile Iran-US ceasefire agreement.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran-US Ceasefire Shatters in Strikes on Bahrain and Hormuz
US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain shatter the fragile June 18 ceasefire, threatening a wider regional war.
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InternationalEconomy
Belgian Shipowners Warn of Mine Danger in Hormuz Evacuation
Belgian shipowners urge safety-first approach as UN evacuates 900 ships and 11,000 seafarers from the mined Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal.
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BusinessEnergy
Oil Prices Hit Four-Month Lows as Hormuz Traffic Recovers
Oil prices dropped to four-month lows as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers to 25% of pre-war levels after the U.S.-Iran peace deal.
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EconomyEnergy
Oil Falls Below $75 as Hormuz Traffic Recovers After Waiver
Oil drops below $75 for first time since March as Treasury issues 60-day Iran waiver and Strait of Hormuz traffic recovers, signaling de-escalation.
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International GeopoliticsEconomy
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Ahead of Key US-Iran Talks
Iran announces closure of the Strait of Hormuz hours before US-Iran talks in Switzerland, escalating tensions and threatening global oil markets.
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International RelationsPolitics
U.S.-Iran Talks Resume in Switzerland, Deal Shapes Midterms
VP JD Vance leads U.S. delegation in Switzerland for nuclear talks with Iran as Trump's interim deal becomes a flashpoint in the 2026 midterms.
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International EnergyGeopolitics
China's Oil Stockpiles Give It Unrivaled Leverage in Crisis
China's 1.4 billion barrels of strategic oil reserves exceed all IEA members combined, giving Beijing a decisive edge in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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InternationalMilitary
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US-Iran Deal Under Strain
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, threatening the fragile US-Iran peace deal. Sunday talks in Switzerland loom as key test.
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DiplomacyInternational Relations
China Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal as 60-Day Window Opens
China welcomes the U.S.-Iran first-phase agreement, as a 60-day negotiation window opens with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen.
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InternationalPolitics
Leaked US-Iran Deal Reveals 14-Point Plan to End War
A leaked 14-point MoU between the US and Iran outlines a ceasefire, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, $300B reconstruction fund, and sanctions relief.
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InternationalMilitary
Belgian Minesweeper Primula Stands Ready for Hormuz Mission
Belgium's minesweeper Primula awaits a political decision to deploy to the Strait of Hormuz for mine clearance after the US-Iran peace deal.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
G7 Praises US-Iran Deal as Trump Threatens to Resume Bombing
G7 leaders welcome the US-Iran nuclear deal as a breakthrough, but Trump threatens to resume bombing, raising questions about the agreement's durability.
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International PoliticsEconomy
US-Iran Peace Deal Signed as CIA Doubts Nuclear Commitments
US and Iran signed a preliminary peace deal on June 15, sending oil prices tumbling. But the CIA has raised serious doubts about Iran's nuclear pledges.
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International RelationsPolitics
US and Iran Reach Historic Peace Deal, 14-Point Plan Out
The US and Iran confirm a historic memorandum of understanding to end their war. Iranian media publishes the full 14-point Islamabad Memorandum.
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International RelationsPolitics
US and Iran Reach Preliminary Deal to Open Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran reached a preliminary agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, bringing relief after months of war but deferring nuclear issues.
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PoliticsInternational
Trump Says US-Iran Deal to Be Signed June 14, Hormuz Reopens
Trump announces US-Iran peace deal signing for June 14 with Strait of Hormuz reopening. Iran disputes timing but signals progress in talks.
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InternationalPolitics
Iran Declares Full Closure of Strait of Hormuz
Iran announces complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after US strikes, threatening global oil supplies and escalating the 2026 Iran War.
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DiplomacyPolitics
China Proposes Four-Point Plan for Middle East Peace at UN
China's UN envoy Fu Cong presents a four-point plan for Middle East peace amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, urging political solutions and rule of law.
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EconomyGeopolitics
Oil Prices Surge Past $95 After New US Strikes on Iran
Brent crude surges above $95 after second day of US strikes on Iran. Strait of Hormuz blockade, Belgian fuel impact, and global inflation fears explained.
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International ConflictEconomy
U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates: Tanker Strikes and Fallout
U.S. strikes a third tanker carrying Iranian oil, killing three Indian sailors, as Iran retaliates and the World Bank warns of slowing global growth.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran Strikes US Bases Across Middle East in Major Escalation
Iran launches heavy strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, retaliating for American attacks on Iranian ports and threatening the ceasefire.
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Business & Economy
U.S. Exports Rose 2.6% in April on Strait Closure Oil Demand
U.S. exports rose 2.6% in April to $327.1B, driven by record oil exports as the Strait of Hormuz closure boosted demand for American crude.
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International ConflictPolitics
Iran's IRGC Strikes US Ships and Bases in Major Escalation
Iran's IRGC claims strikes on US and Israeli vessels and military bases after US attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of broader conflict.
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International ConflictPolitics
US and Iran Trade Strikes; Trump Denies Talks Suspended
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes on June 2-3, 2026, as Trump denied negotiations were suspended. Oil prices surged.
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International PoliticsMilitary
Iran's IRGC Strikes US-Linked Vessel in Retaliatory Attack
Iran's IRGC strikes a Panama-flagged cargo ship with a cruise missile in retaliation for a US attack, escalating Persian Gulf tensions.
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International Politics
Trump Says US-Iran Deal 'Within a Week' Amid Hormuz Crisis
Trump claims a US-Iran deal will be finalized within a week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran suspends talks over Israeli operations in Lebanon.
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EconomyFinance
Gold Crashes Below $4,500 as Iran Threatens Hormuz Blockade
Gold fell below $4,500 per ounce as Iran escalated Middle East tensions by threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz, triggering market turmoil.
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Economy
Fuel Prices Rise Again in Belgium Amid Iran Conflict
Belgian fuel prices rise again: petrol reaches €1.874 and diesel climbs to €2.08 per liter as the US-Iran conflict roils global oil markets.
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InternationalMilitary Conflict
US Strikes Iran, Tehran Suspends Talks as Conflict Escalates
US bombs Iranian military sites after drone shootdown; Iran retaliates with missiles at Kuwait; Tehran suspends peace talks as ceasefire unravels.
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InternationalMiddle East
Iran Conceded on Nukes, Trump Warns Military Option Remains
Trump says Iran agreed not to develop or buy nukes, calling it a 'big difference,' while warning the US will 'end it a different way' if talks fail.
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BusinessEnergy
Exxon, Chevron Warn Oil Prices May Hit $160 in Hormuz Crisis
ExxonMobil and Chevron executives warn oil prices could hit $150-$160 per barrel as global inventories near critical lows amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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International AffairsPolitics
Trump Weighs Iran Deal as Blockade Tightens
Trump weighs a deal with Iran as the US blockade tightens, hard-liners resist, and allegations emerge of Chinese-made missiles aiding Tehran.
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DefenseGeopolitics
Belgian Minehunter Departs for Strait of Hormuz Mission
Belgium deploys minehunter BNS Primula toward the Strait of Hormuz, joining NATO forces to secure one of the world's most vital waterways.
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InternationalPolitics
US Sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority on Hormuz
The US Treasury sanctioned Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority, targeting Tehran's toll regime over the Strait of Hormuz and escalating pressure.
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International ConflictPolitics
U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating Middle East Tensions
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes on May 28, threatening a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic talks. Oil prices surged as markets reacted.
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Economy & Business
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens Global Supply Shortages
Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closure, global supply shortages deepen, threatening jobs and growth as oil prices surge worldwide.
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International AffairsPolitics
White House Rejects Iranian Claim of Unofficial Hormuz Deal
The White House calls Iranian state media's outline of an unofficial Strait of Hormuz deal a 'complete fabrication' as US-Iran talks continue.
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InternationalMiddle East
US Sinks Iranian Mine-Laying Ships in Strait of Hormuz
US forces sink two Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and strike missile sites, escalating tensions as Tehran negotiates peace in Doha.
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InternationalGeopolitics
US and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have largely negotiated a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a three-month blockade that disrupted global energy markets.
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International Politics
Trump Says US-Iran Deal Near; Iran Disputes Strait Claim
Trump claims a US-Iran deal is largely negotiated, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the claim incomplete, insisting on control.
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Economy
Belgian Fuel Prices Hit Record High as Reserves Dwindle
Belgian gasoline tops €2 per liter for first time since 2022 as Strait of Hormuz blockade depletes global oil reserves, experts warn.
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