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US-Iran Conflict Escalates
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The US-Iran conflict escalated after Trump halted bombing, Iran rejected talks, and attacks on US bases in Jordan led to new US strikes on IRGC targets. Trump vowed a forceful response, and oil prices surged.
How it unfolded
4d ago
US launches fresh strikes on IRGC targets in Iran
5d ago
Trump warns Iran after missile attack on US base in Jordan
27 Jul 2026
Iran retains Strait control, rejects talks after bombing halt
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Oil tumbles over 6% as Trump's Iran talks revive hopes of easing Middle East tensions
Oil prices dropped over 6% on Monday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran would be held, raising hopes for easing Middle East tensions.
Brent crude futures fell more than 6% to $82.41 a barrel; WTI crude was down 4.75% at $80.65 a barrel.
The decline followed a rally of over 20% in benchmarks last month, fueled by renewed US-Iran conflict and tanker attacks near Oman.
Trump said Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked for time to finalize a deal to ensure 'the Immediate, Complete and Total' reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
OPEC+ agreed to raise oil production quota by about 188,000 barrels a day from September, but disruptions from Iran and Ukraine wars have limited actual supply increases.
Earlier · 27 Jul 2026
Full story →Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks, after Trump halts bombing
Iran says it still controls the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States.
President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign.
Top US military brass told Trump the campaign had run its course.
Earlier · 27 Jul 2026
Full story →US-Iran war latest: Trump, Netanyahu to meet as Iran rejects talks despite halt in bombing
US President Donald Trump halted the bombing campaign against Tehran after 13 consecutive nights of strikes that led to Iranian retaliation on US bases.
Iran's foreign ministry rejected negotiations with the US, saying it is not engaged in any talks despite the halt in strikes.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Tuesday to meet Trump, their first meeting since the US-Israel offensive against Iran began.
Iran insists on its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key strategic waterway.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →'I'll ask Putin': Trump responds to Zelenskyy's claim Russia helped Iran target US bases
Trump said he would ask Putin about allegations Russia helped Iran target US bases.
Zelenskyy claimed Russia provided satellite intelligence to Iran for targeting US bases.
Trump downplayed the alleged Russian assistance, stating it hasn't had much impact.
Trump said the US has 'knocked the hell out of' Iran despite Russian help.
Earlier · 6d ago
Full story →'Very unimpactful': Trump downplays Russian support for Iran, promises to 'ask Putin' about Zelensky's claims
US President Donald Trump downplayed Russian support for Iran as 'very unimpactful'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of providing satellite intelligence to Tehran.
Trump promised to ask Putin about Zelensky's claims.
The story involves geopolitical tensions between US, Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.
