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July 13, 2026
U.S. Strikes Iran and Resumes Naval Blockade Amid Regional Tensions
- The U.S. has conducted three consecutive nights of strikes targeting Iranian military sites, including Bandar Abbas and nearby islands.
- President Trump announced the resumption of a naval blockade with a 20% cargo charge for ships in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to rising global oil prices.
- Iran has retaliated by attacking Emirati tankers, highlighting the escalating conflict and regional instability.
21 Sources
- Trump is a toxic ally. His war with Iran is once again spreading across the GulfJul 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM · Independent
- Trump is America’s biggest national security threatJul 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM · The Hill
- Trump notifies Congress of new war against IranJul 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM · Politico
- Trump formally informs Congress of Iran war resumptionJul 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM · The Hill
- Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakersJul 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM · CBS News
- Meet the Press NOW — July 13Jul 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM · NBC
- US military launches strikes on Iran after Trump brings back naval blockadeJul 13, 2026 at 9:34 PM · The Hill
- U.S. announces more strikes on Iran over Strait of HormuzJul 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM · NBC
- Third Consecutive Night of U.S. Strikes on Iran Under WayJul 13, 2026 at 9:48 PM · WSJ
- Trump says US will 'take out' Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facilityJul 13, 2026 at 10:06 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s Cease-Fire Effectively Collapses as He Vows to Restart Blockade and TollsJul 13, 2026 at 10:20 PM · NYT
- The Memo: Trump escalates on Iran, but critics don’t see a strategyJul 13, 2026 at 10:24 PM · The Hill
- Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumedJul 13, 2026 at 10:49 PM · Reuters
- U.S. strikes Iran for third night after Trump reinstates Iran blockadeJul 13, 2026 at 11:15 PM · NBC
- Iran war live: US launches new strikes on Iran and more tankers attacked in HormuzJul 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM · Reuters
- U.S. launches strikes against Iran for a third night, while Tehran targets Gulf neighborsJul 14, 2026 at 2:08 AM · CNBC
- UAE says Iran hit two of its tankers, killing one crew memberJul 14, 2026 at 2:18 AM · The Hill
- UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikesJul 14, 2026 at 2:27 AM · BBC
- US says it has completed its latest wave of strikes on IranJul 14, 2026 at 3:17 AM · Reuters
- US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of straitJul 14, 2026 at 4:34 AM · Independent
- US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump reimposes naval blockadeJul 14, 2026 at 5:01 AM · CNN