Iran

Visuals suggest US dropped 2,000-pound bomb on home in Iran, killing 3

Rescuers clear rubble to search for victims following a US strike in Qeshm island, Iran, on July 30.

Oil price rises after Iran says it stops ships in Hormuz

Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 31, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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Why Trump’s Hamas disarmament announcement offers hope and little else for now

Palestinians run for cover as smoke and fire rise during an Israeli strike on the the Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City on July 28.

US issues sanctions targeting support networks for Iran's Mahan Air

An Iranian airline Mahan Air plane lands at an airport, given as Hodeidah airport, Yemen, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 13, 2026. Al Masirah TV/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY

Iran foreign minister Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision to allow the temporary deployment of US military aircraft at the Bezmer air base.

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing’s influence

China’s position as both a major buyer of oil from across the Gulf and Iran’s biggest trading partner presents opportunities but also sensitivities.

Mediator Pakistan says US-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

A man drives past Iranian missiles ‘Zolfaghar’ on display at the Azadi square in Tehran, Iran.

US military says latest strikes on Iran last two hours, hitting dozens of targets

A U.S. military aircraft takes off from an unknown location during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab from a handout video released on July 29, 2026. U.S. Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US strikes Iran again as conflict widens across Middle East

The attacks followed President Donald Trump’s vow earlier in the day to retaliate against Iran for firing on US troops.

Drone hits US-owned storage tanker at Egypt port in major Middle East escalation, security firm says

Water jets are fired at a US-owned gas tanker, after a reported drone strike at Egypt’s Damietta port on July 29.

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