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Iran's foreign ministry accused the US of breaching a ceasefire after a US destroyer struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on 12 April 2026. Iran's foreign minister vowed to respond soon.
Iran vowed to respond to the US seizure of a ship. The two-week ceasefire between Tehran and Washington expires on Tuesday.
Brent crude rose more than 7 percent. The increase came as Washington and Tehran offered conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations. Brent crude rises more than 7 percent as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting accounts on ceasefire negotiations.
Oil prices rose after a ship was seized. The US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, causing wild swings in energy markets. The incident added to tensions in the region.
The United States seized an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vowed to respond to the seizure. US-Iran war broke out on February 28.
Iranians are cautiously returning to daily life in Tehran and other cities after a ceasefire took hold in the region. Many residents are struggling to access basic necessities like food and medicine due to ongoing economic sanctions. The city's streets are quiet, with some shops and markets slowly reopening.
A US Navy destroyer attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The White House is dispatching a high-level delegation, including Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan for negotiations. The talks are set to occur amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz. The interception occurred as the US blockade of Iranian ports, which began last week, continues. Tehran has vowed to respond swiftly to the seizure.
The US Navy seized a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to call the move piracy and a ceasefire violation. The USS Spruance intercepted the M/V Touska on 12 April 2026, reportedly for a weapons inspection. The incident occurred near the Iranian coast.
The US intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. The ship's seizure comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks with Iran. Tehran vowed retaliation for what it called an "act of armed piracy".
Oil prices rose after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz resulted in stranded tankers. The incident occurred on 4 July near the Iranian naval base in Bandar Abbas, where several oil tankers were briefly detained. The US and Iran engaged in a tense exchange.
Iran rejected talks with the US, citing excessive demands and shifting positions. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani stated this in a weekly press conference in Tehran. The US had proposed negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and other issues.
The US Navy seized an Iranian ship attempting to breach the maritime blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred on 12 April 2026, with the ship reportedly carrying a cargo of oil destined for Syria. Iran's foreign minister vowed to retaliate against the US for the seizure.
US forces attacked and seized the Iranian-flagged ship Touska near the Strait of Hormuz. A guided-missile destroyer fired at the ship, as shown in a video published by US Central Command. The incident occurred in a strategically sensitive waterway.
Argentina's President Milei expressed support for the US and Israel's stance on Iran during a visit to Jerusalem. He reaffirmed Argentina's alignment with the two countries. The visit showcased Milei's efforts to strengthen ties with the US and Israel.
Shops and schools closed in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon. The protest was against the ceasefire agreement. Residents in northern Israel staged the shutdown. Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon.
Ebrahim Azizi, a senior Iranian politician, told the BBC that Iran will not relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz. The crucial shipping route is a vital artery for global oil trade, with Iran asserting its right to decide passage through it.
The US seized an Iranian cargo ship. President Trump announced the vessel was taken into custody. The development comes as a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is set to expire.
Iran will not attend talks with the U. S. in Pakistan. The development comes as tensions rise between the U. and Iran, with a U. destroyer recently firing at an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to breach the U. naval blockade.
The US army raised its enlistment age to 42. The move may be an effort to boost recruitment, which has lagged in recent years. The army's previous enlistment age was 35, and it has not disclosed how many more potential recruits this change could bring in.
Iran seized a US-bound oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was carrying 1 million barrels of crude oil. Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the seizure was in response to US sanctions.
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