U.S.-Iran Latest: Attacks continue over control of Strait of Hormuz as Tehran calls diplomacy

  1m ago Oil prices jump after weekend of fighting over Strait of Hormuz The price of Brent crude, the international standard, gained 4.7% to $79.59 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark crude oil added 4.8% to $74.85 per barrel. Prices for both types of crude oil recently had slipped back to around the levels they … Read more

U.S. and Iran trade strikes and conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. and Iran trade strikes and conflicting claims about the Strait of Hormuz 02:08 UP NEXT Severe weather leaves rips roof of apartment building in Philadelphia 01:30 Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after “brief illness” 02:46 Good … Read more

U.S. insists Strait of Hormuz remains open despite Iran declaring it closed, as strikes escalate

The United States launched yet another round of strikes on Iran on Sunday, part of an effort it said was to thwart its attacks on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway crucial to the world’s oil supply. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The … Read more

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies, and more hostility over the Strait of Hormuz: Weekend Rundown

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump’s, has died, his office confirmed. He was 71. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Graham died Saturday night “from a brief and sudden illness,” … Read more

US Launches New Strikes on Iran After It Closes Strait of Hormuz

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Iran ramps up Strait of Hormuz threats amid renewed U.S. tensions

Iran ramps up Strait of Hormuz threats amid renewed U.S. tensions – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran renewed its threats to close the Strait of Hormuz as tensions re-escalated following President Trump’s announcement that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire ended. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more. Source link

U.S. launches strikes against Iran to retaliate for attacks on 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Washington — U.S. forces began launching strikes Tuesday against Iran to retaliate for the regime’s attacks on commercial ships, U.S. Central Command said.  The retaliatory strikes are in response to attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over the past two days on three commercial vessels that were traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.  “Iran’s … Read more

US claws back key concession to Iran after fresh attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. is clawing back oil sanctions waivers offered to Iran as part of a framework deal that kicked off a two-month negotiating period after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz Monday and Tuesday.  A U.S. official confirmed that three commercial vessels were struck … Read more