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US renews strikes on Iran after two military personnel killed

A drone being launched by Iran from an unknown location to attack US positions at Azraq base in Jordan on Jul 14.
International

Why Jordan is becoming a new focus in the US-Iran war after attack kills 2 US troops

Smoke rises following a strike at an unknown location by the US military in what it says is its latest wave of strikes on Iran, July 16, 2026.
Global Enterprise

US and Iran target infrastructure as strait shipping comes under further attack

A munition is launched at an unknown location, during what US Central Command says are strikes on Iran, in this Jul 15 video screengrab.
Global Enterprise

Hormuz traffic slumps as Iran and US step up attacks

Smoke rises in Chabahar, Iran, in this social media screengrab released on Jul 15.
Global Enterprise

US and Iran exchange strikes as both sides feud over control of Hormuz

President Trump’s U-turn illustrated the bind he was in, as hostilities with Iran resume and Teheran refuses to loosen its grip on the crucial waterway.
Global Enterprise

Trump shelves 20% fee for Hormuz cargo after Gulf pressure

Trump earlier told US media that Iran would be hit “very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow.”
Global Enterprise

US carries out latest wave of strikes on Iran as Trump plans 20% Hormuz transit fee

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz. The pre-war status quo, where Iran had no practical say over what moved through the strait, is probably gone for good.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

US-Iran ceasefire collapse proves businesses cannot wait out the war

A projectile is fired during what the US Central Command said was a third round of strikes against Iran in the week ended Jul 12.
Global Enterprise

US and Iran trade attacks as Strait of Hormuz dispute deepens

A satellite image shows damage at the control tower in the port of Chabahar, Iran after the US military said on July 8 it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Global Enterprise

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

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