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FinanceBrent Crude Tops $100 as Middle East Conflict Blocks Trade Routes
Brent Crude prices topped $100 per barrel Thursday as US-Iran air strikes block trade routes in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait region.
PoliticsTwo US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Missile Strike on Middle East Base
Two U.S. soldiers died and one remains missing after an Iranian missile and drone attack hit a military base in Jordan. The conflict has killed 16 total.
FinanceStrait of Hormuz ship traffic drops to eight amid US airstrikes
Only eight ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday following U.S. airstrikes, down from 15 vessels as reported by data intelligence firm Kpler today.
PoliticsUS Military Launches Airstrikes in Strait of Hormuz After Peace Deal
The US military launched airstrikes on Iranian command centers and missile sites on July 15, 2026, marking the total collapse of the regional peace deal.
PoliticsTrump Plans U.S. Navy Tolls for Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump plans to use the U.S. Navy to collect tolls from oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a major change in global maritime policy.
FinanceBrent Crude Hits $78.96 as US Strikes 140 Iranian Military Targets
Brent crude climbed to $78.96 per barrel after US Central Command launched strikes on 140 Iranian military targets following an attack on a cargo ship.
FinanceBrent Crude Hits $75 After U.S. Strikes 140 Iranian Targets
Brent crude oil prices reached $75 per barrel after U.S. forces struck 140 Iranian military targets during a weekend of rising tensions in the region.
FinanceHormuz tanker traffic drops to two ships amid regional tensions
Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to just two ships on Thursday as regional military tensions escalate following the death of Ali Khamenei.
PoliticsIran Begins Formal Funeral Ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Iran began formal funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 4, 2026, following his death in a joint US-Israeli airstrike in February.
PoliticsTrump Seeks Iran Deal to Cut $29 Billion War Costs
Donald Trump pursues a diplomatic deal with Iran to curb the $29 billion in war costs incurred by the United States since the conflict began in early 2026.
PoliticsTrump Seeks Iran Deal After $29 Billion Spent on Naval Blockade
Donald Trump seeks a new deal with Iran after spending $29 billion on a naval blockade. The move aims to secure a diplomatic win despite GOP opposition.
PoliticsTrump Claims Iran Deal Irrelevant After February 28 Strike
Unravel the strategy behind Trump's Iran exit. Is it a breakthrough or a calculated power play? Discover how he's shaping regional control & leverage.