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Iran fires missiles at Jordan as regional tensions escalate

On Tuesday (21 July), Iran also attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel. Tehran has simultaneously expanded its military operations against US allies in...

Oil storage tanks in Taoyuan, Taiwan. Photo: REUTERS

Mideast war escalation threatens recovery in global oil refining

An explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on July 20, 2026. Photo: US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on 18 June 2026. photo: Reuters/Stringer

US launches fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran targets American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait

Palestinians in Gaza escape the reality of war for a few hours to watch the world cup finals. Photo: Anadolu Ajansi, GAZA CITY, Palestine

Palestinians in Gaza celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: Reuters

Rubio says Iran using Hormuz as leverage, calls on other countries to 'step up'

The sun sets behind a crude oil pump jack on a drill pad in the Permian Basin in Loving County, Texas, US November 24, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Angus Mordant/File Photo

Brent oil tops $90 as US, Iran expand strikes in the Middle East

Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released July 17, 2026. File Photo: US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US strikes Iran for ninth day; Tehran says two oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz exploded and immobilised

Smoke rises from an explosion at an unknown location, during what US Central Command (CENTCOM) says are strikes on Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 18, 2026. Photo: US Central Command/Handout via REUTERS

US renews strikes on Iran after at least two military personnel killed by Iranian attack

Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani addresses the delegates at the United Nations General Assembly during a ceremonial tribute to Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi at the United Nations headquarters in New York, US, May 30, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo

Iran urges UN action over alleged US attacks on civilian facilities

FILE PHOTO: Itamar Ben Gvir, a new minister of national security, attends a cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, December 29, 2022.Ariel Schalit/Pool via REUTERS

Israel clears way for crocodiles to stop prison breaks

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a press conference with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured), at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir

Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel

A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, May 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency): Photo: REUTERS

Iran's Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'