Members phkrause Posted July 1 Author Members Posted July 1 No smooth sailing through Hormuz Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are resuming faster than many analysts predicted. But new hostilities are threatening the trend, Axios' Ben Geman reports. Marine traffic jumped last week before pulling back after a container ship was attacked Thursday, per multiple vessel-tracking services. 🛢️ Marine intel firm Windward reported that oil volumes leaving Hormuz reached 13.4 million barrels on June 24, and 11.7 million barrels on June 25. That's by far the highest since the war started — but well below the roughly 20 million prewar number. 🤔 Reality check: The situation is tenuous, with many trackers showing a drop in shipping traffic Friday and over the weekend. The U.S. struck Iranian targets on Friday and Saturday in response to Iranian actions in recent days, including what U.S. officials called an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps drone strike on a commercial oil tanker. Analysts are also watching how many empty ships enter the waterway to load up after the recent jump in outbound tankers. Landon Derentz, senior director at the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center, says: "I wouldn't confuse a burst of outbound shipments with a return to normal." Go deeper. 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 What's next: The U.S. and Iranian sides plan to hold talks in Qatar this week to sort out their dispute over the strait, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 1 Author Members Posted July 1 Iran says this. The US says that. A guide to what they appear to disagree about now The 60-day clock is ticking on further talks between the United States and Iran on the interim deal, but it’s not even clear when negotiators will meet again. Read more. What to know: Other issues include control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says shippers must use its designated routes and coordinate with its authorities. It has objected to a new route overseen by the U.S. that runs along Oman. That sparked the fighting over the weekend. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ The Strait of Hormuz’s future is unsettled in wake of latest strikes Israeli troops face resistance from residents as they push into a town in Syria Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 2 Author Members Posted July 2 Peace talks Qatar says indirect US-Iran talks have made "positive progress," offering a hopeful sign for diplomacy. Meanwhile, the US Navy is searching for a crew member after a helicopter made an emergency landing Wednesday in the Arabian Sea, underscoring the ongoing risks troops face even as talks halt fighting. Read more. Gaza faces uncertain future as Palestinians and Israelis mark 1,000 days of war It’s the 1,000th day since a Hamas-led attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. https://apnews.com/article/gaza-palestinian-israel-thousand-days-war-ceasefire-f81c32c32a96cd7dd7952ef9b70b06b3? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 7 Author Members Posted July 7 Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. https://apnews.com/article/israel-gaza-palestinians-hamas-war-government-146f9a609580d4c8c42ab35fbe60d5b3? US launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran early Wednesday, hours after three merchant ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, in the latest exchange of fire to threaten the interim deal to end the fighting between the two countries. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-oil-4732228810c9839a1258309ad43b8289? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 8 Author Members Posted July 8 US carries out another round of strikes on Iran after Trump says ceasefire is over DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. carried out another round of strikes on Iran on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump said that recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz signaled the end of the fragile ceasefire. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-oil-july-8-2026-fee04dcea661c08de12c04914ff2751b? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 9 Author Members Posted July 9 US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-oil-july-8-2026-fee04dcea661c08de12c04914ff2751b? ps:I wonder how much longer the other Arab states are going to keep taking the pounding from Iran before they start telling the U.S. they've had enough and tell them to stop this ignorant war????? Iran Ceasefire Collapses The US carried out a new wave of airstrikes against Iran hours after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over.” See live updates here. The US accuses Iran of attacking three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, after requiring all vessels passing through the strait to use an approved route. In response, the US says it struck Iran’s air defense system and over 60 small boats used by its paramilitary. The US also revoked a waiver allowing the sale of Iranian oil on the international market. The standoff surrounds Iran’s ongoing promises to charge fees on ships passing through the strait, potentially in exchange for guaranteeing their safe passage (what’s the difference between a fee and a toll?). The latest flare-up comes as Iran plans to bury former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei today, capping a nearly weeklong funeral procession. See scenes from the procession here. (w/photo) Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 9 Author Members Posted July 9 🛢️ Trump shifts to battle for Hormuz Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images The White House is preparing for what could become a multiday or even multiweek exchange of fire with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Why it matters: A war that began with the goal of degrading Iran's missile capabilities and destroying what remained of its nuclear program has evolved into an open-ended fight over the world's most important energy chokepoint. A U.S. official said the current escalation could last a day or two, a week or a month, depending on whether Iran continues attacking commercial ships in the strait. "We're going to slap them a bit so they understand we're not f*cking around," the U.S. official said. Keep reading. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 9 Author Members Posted July 9 New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action. https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-war-ceasefire-strikes-c45111ed270afa7dac285016ce07362f? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 13 Author Members Posted July 13 US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won’t attack ships anymore WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is demanding that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open and that ships crossing the vital corridor won’t be attacked anymore, senior U.S. officials said Friday, adding that internal Tehran power struggles have made it difficult to reach and keep a deal. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-israel-war-hormuz-july-10-2026-4bf4fdd1f4d782ff08f60d152909faee? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 13 Author Members Posted July 13 Europe considering proposals to allow navigation fees in strait of Hormuz Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory as US officials urge Iran to make public guarantee of safe passage for shipping https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/11/europe-considers-proposals-navigational-fees-strait-of-hormuz-iran-us? US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed once again after a warning shot fired by its military struck a vessel using an unauthorized route in the critical waterway, further jeopardizing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the United States. https://apnews.com/article/iran-united-states-trump-khamenei-funeral-533b52cf249314ba1d9b5f9a30b1ca43? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 14 Author Members Posted July 14 🇮🇷 Iran defies U.S. Photo illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images The U.S. military launched a new round of strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz yesterday in response to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps missile attack that badly damaged a commercial cargo ship. 💥 The Hormuz crisis has threatened to collapse the U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding reached last month, with President Trump declaring the ceasefire "over," Axios' Barak Ravid reports. "Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X. Go deeper. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 14 Author Members Posted July 14 US strikes Iran over latest ship attack and Tehran responds by hitting Arab states The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Middle East, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Jordan. The U.S. military and Trump asserted that the strait remained open Sunday. Iran said the strait was closed until calm is restored. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Trump suggests a standing order to attack Iran if it assassinates him. But Vance would make the call Democratic congressman says he was detained by the Israeli military and settlers in the West Bank Global oil demand is dropping, but US drivers keep buying more gas China blocks exports of helium, key for chipmaking, as Iran war squeezes supply Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 14 Author Members Posted July 14 The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran into Monday morning over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing over the weekend. Iran retaliated by targeting countries across the Middle East. https://apnews.com/article/iran-usa-united-arab-emirates-attack-0764d17c09370a8c5cf1e8197a8878ab? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 14 Author Members Posted July 14 US and Iran vie for control of Strait of Hormuz in latest attacks Each country asserted Monday that they controlled the waterway after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. Read more. Why this matters: Iran and the U.S. are nearly at the midway point of the 60-day period of an interim deal that was supposed to set up talks for a permanent end to the war. Instead, it has devolved into a series of attacks over the strait and its future, worrying world leaders that the Iran war could fully resume. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ WATCH: The US military’s latest wave of strikes Oil prices jump following new attacks Iran persecutes its Baha’i minority fiercely in a year of protests and war, rights groups say Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at 74 Support for Israel is less important for younger Jewish Americans, AP-NORC poll finds Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 15 Author Members Posted July 15 US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday morning, hours after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump separately suggested the United States will charge other ships for safe passage, upending hundreds of years of American policy supporting freedom of navigation across the globe. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-13-2026-6c2c44cfdd089d6393d18fa5930ed620? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 16 Author Members Posted July 16 🛢️ The push to bypass Hormuz Data: Global Energy Monitor, Axios research. Map: Danielle Alberti/Axios Oil's top players are building their way around the Strait of Hormuz instead of waiting for the fight to end, Axios' Emily Peck writes. Why it matters: Countries and companies are racing to move oil and gas out of the region without passing through the strait, the world's most important — and vulnerable — energy chokepoint. 🔭 Zoom in: Goldman Sachs analysts identified seven pipeline and infrastructure projects (under construction, planned or deemed feasible) that would allow oil to bypass the strait entirely. The analysts found that new pipelines under construction or in the works could carry enough oil to replace more than 45% of what Gulf producers used to ship through the strait by the end of next year. By the end of 2028, the number rises to more than 60%. Between the lines: These projects could come together fast. Goldman found that similar pipelines have historically taken a median of 2½ years to build — and even quicker when built in response to a supply crisis. ps:Something that should've and could've been done years ago!!!!! Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 16 Author Members Posted July 16 💥 U.S. drone boat debut Image: CENTCOM Axios Future of Defense author Colin Demarest writes: The U.S. this week used a trio of drone boats to attack an Iranian pier near the Strait of Hormuz, where at least one small submarine was stationed. Why it matters: It's a first-of-its-kind operation, according to U.S. Central Command, which oversees military action across the greater Middle East. Dramatic footage shared by CENTCOM shows three Saronic-made Corsair boats zipping toward the facilities and exploding at the water's edge, tossing fire and smoke into the sky. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 16 Author Members Posted July 16 US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-14-2026-abd060c55feea216625689e57d8f76be? US airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run the blockade DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States intensified its strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain and Kuwait before dawn. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-15-2026-b7c592f269d822407dd6b5641602bf25? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 16 Author Members Posted July 16 🛢️ The Gulf repriced overnight Cargo ships anchor near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the UAE this week. Image from AFPTV video The price of oil popped to a one-month high, with Goldman Sachs warning of a rise back over $100 a barrel, after Iran hit two UAE oil tankers. Tehran threatened to halt all Mideast energy exports after the U.S. military reimposed a naval blockade on Iran. ⛽ Gas, which had been ticking down, is back up to a national average of $3.89 for a gallon of regular. 🚛 Diesel, vital to keep the economy moving, is pushing back toward $5 a gallon. Between the lines: Shippers are balking at the Gulf, and refiners don't know if chartered cargo will arrive. Iran appears to be targeting the oil market's "lifeline" with its latest strikes. The bottom line: Fuel, plastics and freight look like they're getting more expensive, with the fallout likely to keep hitting consumers in the months before November's midterms. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 18 Author Members Posted July 18 US expands strikes into northern Iran The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired on a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting U.S. allies in the region before dawn and warned its attacks may escalate. Read more. Why this matters: American strikes also reached into areas around Iran’s capital, Tehran, for the first time in this latest round of violence, showing a widening set of targets. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East — and renewed threats to the Strait of Hormuz — have shredded the interim deal to end the Iran war and could tip the region back into all-out war. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split Human rights groups sue over Trump administration’s sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel Lebanon and Israel move toward implementing withdrawal agreement, US officials say Iran school strike investigation The investigation into a US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months with a military command while leaders have held off on ordering a critical, standard intelligence review to help determine what happened, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Iranian state media said that 168 children and 14 adults died in the attack. Read more. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 19 Author Members Posted July 19 US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-17-2026-2ad0cfe592eb258cb15a9eb04411d58a? ✈️ The Trump administration has notified Israel that it's sending dozens more refueling planes there before possibly expanding military operations against Iran, Axios' Barak Ravid reports. Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast Iranian strikes on Friday hit a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, damaging one of the key sources of drinking water in the small desert nation. Read More. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 20 Author Members Posted July 20 US military launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for deaths of US troops DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said that it carried out new airstrikes against Iran on Sunday to “swiftly punish” the country’s Revolutionary Guard after an attack on a base in Jordan killed two American service members, left one missing and four requiring hospitalization. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-18-2026-5adfef67554652580963684d9a663af2? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 20 Author Members Posted July 20 US launches seventh night of Iran strikes as Hormuz conflict escalates Central Command says attacks were designed to ‘continue degrading Iranian military capabilities’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/17/us-launches-seventh-night-of-iran-strikes-as-hormuz-conflict-escalates? US launches more airstrikes against Iran after announcing another death of a service member DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States conducted a new round of airstrikes early Monday targeting Iran after announcing the death of another American service member, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-hormuz-strait-war-july-19-2026-63996576847424ab5f22887f38037ce8? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted July 20 Author Members Posted July 20 U.S. hits back after Iranian strikes kill troops A bridge collapsed by a U.S. strike is seen yesterday in southern Iran near Bandar Abbas. Photo: Amir Hossein Khorgooei/ISNA/AFP via Getty Images Two U.S. service members were killed and more wounded in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on an airbase in Jordan yesterday, military officials said. This is the first time U.S. troops have been killed since fighting resumed two weeks ago. The incident brings the number of U.S. service members killed in the war to 16, Axios' Barak Ravid and Colin Demarest report. At least two Iranian ballistic missiles hit the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which hosts U.S. troops and fighter jets. Videos circulating on social media showed the missiles' impact and heavy smoke right after. U.S. Central Command confirmed that two service members were killed and another was missing. Four more were evacuated to hospitals. Around 6 p.m. ET last evening, the U.S. military launched another round of strikes on Iranian targets. CENTCOM said: "The strikes are designed to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces who launched attacks against American service members in Jordan." Behind the scenes: Two U.S. officials said four different Iranian missile attacks have hit U.S. forces at bases in Jordan over the past week. Dozens of U.S. service members were wounded in the attacks and several helicopters were destroyed, one U.S. official said. The official expressed concern that the four incidents signal Iran has managed to exploit vulnerabilities in the U.S. defenses in Jordan. Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Monday at 10:34 PM Author Members Posted Monday at 10:34 PM US strikes Iran over troop deaths as Israel warns Tehran’s attacks are coming close The United States launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel. Step by step, the U.S, and Iran have returned closer to all-out war as last month’s interim deal meant to permanently end the fighting has crumbled and shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ 16 US service members have died in the Iran war, reflecting a conflict fought largely in the air US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes WATCH: How the Strait of Hormuz is monitored as US-Iran conflict escalates Iranian strike damages a Kuwait desalination plant, exposing water vulnerability in dry Mideast Nigerian children pay the price for the Iran war as malnutrition and poverty surge Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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