Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

Iranian parliament’s national security committee says US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding is no longer valid

IRGC says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US operations stop

US strikes kill at least seven at Iranian army base, Tasnim reports

ECONOMY15-07-2026Iraqi oil minister welcomes international partnership in bid to increase energy exportsBaghdad’s oil minister voiced support for international and American companies operating in Iraq during the Iraqi delegation’s visit to Washington this week, signaling an invitation for increased partnership.

Syrian court holds second hearing for Assad cousin charged with war crimes Wassim al-Assad has been accused of participation in actions that killed civilians during the Syrian civil war.