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Iran says halts Middle East attacks as US holds fire

Lull in Strait of Hormuz conflict raises hopes for negotiations amid arms strain reports

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This screen grab made on July 26, 2026 from undated handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) shows what CENTCOM says are operations enforcing its naval blockade against Iran.

4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes southeast Iran

Assessment teams dispatched after pre-dawn tremor hits Kerman province

The epicentre was located in Bardsir county, about 62 km (39 miles) southwest of the provincial capital, Kerman.

US-Iran tensions: What UAE residents need to know today

Pause in US-Iran strikes offers brief respite as Oman-led talks advance

Oil prices fell more than two percent in early Asian trade after strong gains in recent days on the back of the conflict in the Middle East.

Iran says it earned $11.5bn in oil sales during the war

Tanker incident, Saudi alerts and Houthi strikes deepen fears of wider regional conflict

Tehran alleges repeated breaches as Gulf shipping risks grow and Yemen fighting intensifies.

Updates: No new US strikes on Iran, Qatar lifts curbs

Iran reports no new overnight strikes, but tensions remain high across Gulf waterways

Navigation resumes while Hormuz incidents and Red Sea attacks keep region on edge.

Mojtaba Khamenei seen as more hawkish on nuclear arms

Assessment says the new leader is less cautious than his late father on nuclear weapons

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump weighs harder Iran strikes as conflict widens

War nears fifth month as Trump links major Iran strikes to nuclear red line

President Donald Trump speaks during the re-scheduled White House Correspondents Dinner in the Presidential Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria on July 24, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US-Iran war: Key updates for UAE residents this evening

Flight updates, travel advisories and the latest military developments across the region

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know this evening (July 24)

Frozen Iran assets to pay for damage to ships: Trump

US ramps up strikes on Iran as Tehran threatens powerful retaliation

US-Iran conflict: House approves bid to limit war with Tehran as oil hits $100

US-Iran conflict: Evening updates for UAE residents

Fresh strikes, shipping attacks and flight disruptions raise fears of a wider conflict

Missile attacks, Red Sea shipping threats and rising oil prices deepen regional uncertainty.

UAE update: 11th night of US strikes, Gulf flights hit

Live updates as US strikes continue, Hormuz tensions rise and airlines cancel Gulf flights

Eight vessels diverted, one disabled as Washington expands maritime enforcement.

Air defences roar over Tehran on 11th night of strikes

CENTCOM says forces remain committed to protecting Strait of Hormuz shipping

US Central Command completed another round of strikes against Iran at 9 pm ET July 20.

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