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Oil Spills Off Iran's Coast Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Oil Spills Off Iran's Coast Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Two tankers have spilled oil off the coast of Larak Island, Iran, according to maritime data consultancy WindWard. One spill is from the Greek-owned tanker Kavomaleas, which was attacked by the IRGC and towed into Iranian waters. The other spill involves an unidentified tanker that has been in the area since May. These spills are among the first significant oil releases linked to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Despite the risks, traffic continues through the Strait of Hormuz, with many vessels moving without AIS signals.

Trump Escalates War Rhetoric as Houthis Target Red Sea Shipping

Trump Escalates War Rhetoric as Houthis Target Red Sea Shipping

President Trump has escalated threats against Iran, warning of strikes on power plants and bridges if Iran continues to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has expanded to the Red Sea, where Houthi rebels have targeted shipping, raising concerns about the Bab al-Mandeb oil chokepoint. The situation has led to increased tensions in the region, with potential implications for global energy markets. The conflict has also drawn attention to the role of regional mediators in attempting to de-escalate tensions.

Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the Iran war

Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the Iran war

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels says they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes

President Trump Plans to Target Pickaxe Mountain Amid Ongoing Iran-U.S. Conflict

President Trump Plans to Target Pickaxe Mountain Amid Ongoing Iran-U.S. Conflict

President Trump has announced plans to target Pickaxe Mountain, a site suspected of housing Iranian nuclear activities, as part of the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. This announcement comes amid a broader military campaign by the U.S. to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities and its control over the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict, which has been ongoing for several months, has seen both nations engage in military actions and rhetoric. The U.S. has been conducting strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, while Iran has threatened to retaliate against U.S. interests in the region.

Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

Diplomats are seeking to salvage the collapsed interim deal between Iran and the United States even as both countries continued to launch attacks in a 10th day of renewed fighting

Kuwait's military says drones attacked its border crossing with Iraq

Kuwait's military says drones attacked its border crossing with Iraq

Kuwait's military says drones attacked its border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties

The Latest: Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 more US service members killed in action

The Latest: Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 more US service members killed in action

The United States and Iran have exchanged fire across the Middle East, overshadowing diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage an interim ceasefire deal that has collapsed

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is ready to help end the war in Ukraine but acknowledges there is no quick path to a deal

Security Concerns Reduce Vessel Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Security Concerns Reduce Vessel Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased due to ongoing security concerns stemming from U.S.-Iran tensions. Recent data shows a drop in the number of cargo vessels crossing the strait, with only three vessels reported on a recent day. The U.S. military has conducted multiple strikes on Iran, and threats from Yemen's Houthi militia have further complicated the situation. The Houthis have warned against loading or discharging cargo at Saudi ports, leading to a reversal of course for two Saudi oil tankers.

What to know about Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, home to an underground nuclear site threatened by Trump

What to know about Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, home to an underground nuclear site threatened by Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly has issued threats to bomb an under-construction Iranian nuclear site buried deep under a mountain

Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes

Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels says they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military said it conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes

Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis

Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis

DUBAI/MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday the United States is still willing to negotiate an end to the Iran crisis but Tehran is not serious about talks, as the widening conflict disrupted two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.