Archiv: 07-07-2026 in an incredibly bonkers act of self-sabotage Iranian state leadership is ruining an extremely favorable deal with the USA by attacking three oil tankers in Omani waters


10:33 [ Japan Times ]

More LNG, Japan-linked vessels transit Hormuz despite renewed Mideast tensions

“What’s different now, compared to the start of the conflict, is that Iran is striking vessels using the ’Omani route’ rather ‌than targeting all vessels, which means vessels will increasingly turn towards the ’Iranian route’ or transit dark when transiting through the strait,” said Xavier Tang, a senior market analyst at Vortexa.

Meanwhile, 22 Japan-linked vessels, including six large crude oil tankers, transited the strait to exit between July 7 and 9, leaving only four vessels in the Gulf, Japan ​transport minister ​Yasushi Kaneko told a news conference on Friday.

00:16 [ theHill.com ]

Renewed war with Iran threatens to derail congressional agenda

Danielle Pletka, a distinguished senior fellow in foreign and defense policy at the American Enterprise Institute, said Trump has a military plan on his desk that U.S. commanders believe could force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without making any major concessions to its theocratic regime.

“The president has had on his desk for months now a 10- to 14-day plan that would do what was necessary to finish out the mission of the war on Iran. It would take out the remaining missile sites we saw them work on, the remaining parts of their defense-industrial complex, the remaining nuclear [program] and some of the critical [Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps] emplacements, and do that in a way that Centcom feels would mean we could walk away, not have a deal, and stop worrying about Iran for a little while,” she said.

“Will it take 10 to 14 days? Who knows? Is the president going to follow that plan? Who knows?” she said.

08.07.2026 - 23:30 [ CNN ]

US conducting new strikes in Iran after Trump said ceasefire is ‘over’

Several explosions have been heard near Iranian coastal cities, according to Iran‘s state media.

08.07.2026 - 23:23 [ Al Jazeera ]

What we know about the latest US attacks on Iran

(4 min ago)

Iranian media reported explosions in Sirik, Bushehr, Konarak and Chabahar, with air defence systems activated in several areas.
Local media also reported eight explosions heard in Bandar Abbas, and power cuts in Chabahar.
The latest strikes come hours after Trump declared the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tehran was “over”, and threatened to hit Iran hard in another wave of strikes.

08.07.2026 - 23:18 [ Middle East Eye ]

Eight blasts reported in southern Iran

(4 min ago)

Explosions are being reported from Iran‘s southwestern Bushehr province, according to the country‘s Mehr news agency.

Iran‘s state broadcaster IRIB said eight explosions were heard in the southern port city, with air defence systems activated as a result.

08.07.2026 - 22:47 [ Sky News Australia ]

Iran‘s chilling warning before Strait of Hormuz attacks

ran has reportedly targeted at least three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardising peace negotiations with the US.

Audio obtained by Fox News captures the Iranian Navy issuing a warning to vessels before the reported attacks.

“This is the last warning; this is last warning; this is last warning. You are all in danger. Don’t put your life in danger. You are ordered to alter course,” he said.

“Do so immediately, alter course, do so immediately, and use the south of Larak Island.

“If you disobey, you will be targeted. Navy out,” the Iranians said before reportedly attacking.

08.07.2026 - 22:45 [ Sky News Australia / Youtube ]

Iran strikes three ships in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 7, 2026

Tensions are rising in the Middle East after Iran reportedly struck three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours.

The US has revoked Iran‘s authorisation to produce and export oil following the attacks.

The attacks threaten to derail negotiations aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict.

They also risk collapsing a recent agreement under which Iran pledged to halt attacks in the strategic waterway.

08.07.2026 - 21:38 [ Associated Press ]

Oil prices rise 5%, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran.

The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.1% after Trump said the agreement to pause fighting was “over,” but the index then trimmed its loss to 0.3% after Trump said the most recent exchange of fire with the Islamic Republic did not herald a return to full-scale war. They’re his latest mixed messages on what will happen with the war, which threatens to worsen inflation for the world.

08.07.2026 - 21:31 [ Al Jazeera ]

Oman condemns attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and commercial ships

Oman’s Foreign Ministry has released a statement condemning Iran’s attacks on sites in Bahrain and Kuwait as well as on two commercial ships from Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the Strait of Hormuz.

The statement affirmed Oman’s solidarity with its neighbouring countries and said increasing military tensions in the region threaten Oman’s safety and security. It also said the attacks threaten global trade networks and energy supplies.

08.07.2026 - 00:05 [ CNN ]

US launches strikes on Iran and reimposes sanctions in retaliation for attacks on commercial shipping

This comes as Trump meets world leaders at the NATO summit in Turkey, where the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be a key topic.

07.07.2026 - 23:41 [ Al Jazeera ]

No confirmation from Iran on attacks in Hormuz strait

As for the three separate attacks that we’re looking at … frankly speaking, we do not have any official confirmation from the Iranian side regarding its involvement in those attacks.

07.07.2026 - 23:34 [ Al Jazeera ]

What we know about the tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz

(5 hours ago)

– Three tankers have been hit by projectiles in separate attacks in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Tuesday, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
– One vessel caught fire after being struck off the coast of Oman, while two others sustained damage, including one reportedly hit by a drone. No injuries were reported.
– The first vessel targeted was the Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat, which was struck near Limah, Oman, while transiting south toward the Gulf of Oman.