WASHINGTON — US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Larak island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official, after Iranian Revolutionary Guard forces were reportedly observed preparing to launch rockets carrying sea mines into the strategic waterway. Iran subsequently launched ballistic missiles at US-operated facilities in Jordan.
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IMF Warns Fiscal Strain Could Test Global Economy
WASHINGTON, US — The global economy has shown greater resilience than expected despite the energy shock linked to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said ahead of next week’s G20 finance leaders’ meeting.
US Iran Sanctions: Tehran Threatens Oil Exports
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, United States — Washington is set to unveil tougher economic measures against Iran on Monday, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the planned action as the “single greatest financial offensive” ever assembled against an adversary. Iran has responded by threatening to stop oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere in the Persian Gulf.
US Iran War Casualties Top 770 as Conflict Enters Sixth Month
Washington, US — US military casualties in the Iran conflict have risen to 774 service members killed or wounded, according to Pentagon casualty figures reported by The Washington Post, as the conflict enters its sixth month.
Iran Clears Passage for Some Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Hormuz
BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iran has granted special permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after repeated requests from Baghdad, potentially easing a major obstacle for Iraq’s crude exports amid continued disruption in the strategic waterway.
Trump Says Iran Is Not Ready for the ‘Right Deal’ as War Drags On
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran was not yet prepared to reach what he described as the “right deal” with Washington, as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to disrupt energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.