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Trump Drops Strait of Hormuz Toll as Blockade and Strikes on Iran Resume

Washington resumes strikes and a naval blockade of Iranian ports, but Donald Trump abandons his planned 20% toll on cargo through Hormuz after calls from Gulf emirs; Tehran threatens to block other sea lanes, including the Red Sea.

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3d ago · 19 countries

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Gulf crisis: Washington reinstates Hormuz blockade as oil surges

The United States reinstates a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and strikes Iran after Iranian reprisals against Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan. Oil jumps nearly 10%, shipping collapses, and crude-dependent economies from Seoul to New Delhi brace for the shock.

5d ago · 10 countries

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies

Qatar's former emir, who lifted the small emirate onto the world stage (Al Jazeera, gas, mediations) before abdicating in 2013, has died. Six viewpoints — from regional mourning to geopolitical reckoning — on a reign that reshaped the Gulf.

6d ago · 10 countries

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

The United States strikes Iran again as Tehran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed

Washington launches fresh strikes on Iran; Tehran declares Hormuz closed and targets the Gulf. Eight national viewpoints — from American resolve to Iranian retaliation — on an escalation rattling oil markets.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Military escalation between the United States and Iran

The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran, which retaliated by hitting US bases in the Gulf and attacking Bahrain and Kuwait. A Saudi tanker was struck in Hormuz, oil jumped 7 percent, and Trump now threatens Iran's infrastructure.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Explosions in Damascus during Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus during Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria, wounding several people. The incident, near the presidential palace, underscored the fragility of Syria's post-Assad transition and the symbolic weight of the French visit.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

United States strikes Iranian targets after attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States launched strikes on Iranian targets following a series of attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation in the Gulf drew sharply divided reactions, from Western backing to condemnation and calls for de-escalation.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

AfD Congress in Erfurt: Germany Takes to the Streets Against the Far Right

On July 4-5, 2026, Germany's AfD held its federal congress in Erfurt and re-elected co-leaders Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla, flaunting its ambitions for power. Some 20,000 demonstrators converged to block the event; police clashed with left-wing protesters, deploying tear gas and leaving several injured, including journalists. From Berlin to Brussels, the rise of the German far right raises concern.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

US-Iran Talks Wrap Up in Doha: 'Progress' on Hormuz, War on Hold

Indirect technical negotiations between Washington and Tehran wrapped up in Doha, focused on the Strait of Hormuz. Mediator Qatar cites positive progress and talks will continue. Six countries read the same diplomatic handshake — very differently.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Aramco helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia kills 14

A Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed near Ras Tanura, killing 14 and striking a central player in the global oil industry.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Iranian drones over Bahrain: Egypt and Gulf monarchies condemn the attacks

Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a naval base with drones as a ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Egypt and Gulf states condemn the attacks and the US-Iran truce wavers.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

The United States strikes Iran after a cargo ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz

Washington carried out fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran vows to respond, shaking the ceasefire and threatening the strategic oil route.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

Cargo Ship Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz: UN Pauses Evacuation, Iran Suspected

A projectile strikes a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz: the UN's maritime agency abruptly halts the evacuation of 11,000 sailors, Washington blames Iran, and the peace won a week ago is already wobbling.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

North Korea: nuclear navy and a new destroyer

North Korea unveiled a new destroyer and Kim Jong Un claimed progress toward a nuclear-capable navy in June 2026, reviving regional tensions. Seoul, Tokyo, Washington, Beijing and Moscow react to Pyongyang's naval ambitions and the warship's deployment.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

US-Iran talks conclude: Strait of Hormuz deal and asset release

Technical talks between Washington and Tehran concluded in Switzerland on 23 June 2026, yielding working groups, the release of 12 billion dollars in Iranian assets and a US waiver on oil sanctions. Iran will administer the Strait of Hormuz, where oil traffic has returned to normal, while Donald Trump warned Tehran against breaking the deal.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

US-Iran : percée en Suisse, un mémorandum en 14 points et une feuille de route de 60 jours

Washington et Téhéran concluent en Suisse un mémorandum d'entente en 14 points et une feuille de route de 60 jours ; le blocage d'Ormuz est levé et les avoirs iraniens doivent être restitués, mais la délégation iranienne quitte la salle après une menace de Trump.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Iran Closes the Strait of Hormuz and Declares the Nuclear Deal 'in Danger'

Tehran announces the closure of the Strait of Hormuz despite the ceasefire, following continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and warns Washington that the nuclear deal is 'in danger.' Trump threatens a passage toll as oil prices and global shipping waver.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

The US-Iran Nuclear Deal Wavers as Tehran Postpones Talks

Tehran postpones the talks scheduled in Switzerland over Israeli strikes in Lebanon, jeopardizing the nuclear deal with Washington. The agreement divides the United States and Israel, which is defying Donald Trump. Observers speak of a '60-day test' for the deal's survival.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, Straining the Ceasefire With Hezbollah

At least 18 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. An Israeli minister declares that 'all of Lebanon must burn,' Lebanon's president appeals to Washington, and the escalation jeopardizes the nuclear deal with Iran.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

US-Iran Peace Deal Finalized: End of Operations and Hormuz Reopening

The United States and Iran finalized a peace deal calling for an immediate halt to military operations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices lower as Europe warned over the nuclear file.

ENERGIE & CLIMAT

Kyiv: Russian Strikes Destroy UNESCO Heritage Site as Ukraine Hits Crimea

Russian strikes killed several people in Kyiv and set ablaze the UNESCO-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, while Ukraine struck bridges in occupied Crimea — an escalation now reaching cultural and religious heritage.

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Trump Says Iran Deal to Be Signed 'Sunday' and Hormuz to Reopen — Tehran Pushes Back

Pakistan talks of an 'electronic signature' within 24 hours, Trump promises the Strait of Hormuz 'open to all' the moment it's signed — and Tehran replies it won't be Sunday. Crude falls to its lowest since April, yet Iran already proclaims: 'we are the winner.'

DIPLOMATIE & GOUVERNANCE

Xi leaves Pyongyang: what his silence on nukes says about recognizing Kim's bomb

Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years, an 'important consensus,' expanded military cooperation — and not a word on nuclear weapons. What went unsaid weighs more than what was said.

CONFLITS & SECURITE

US Apache helicopter downed, CENTCOM strikes Iran: escalation at the Strait of Hormuz

A US Army Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz on the night of June 9-10. CENTCOM responded with strikes on Iranian installations near Qeshm and Jask. Trump says negotiations are not compromised; Tehran vows to respond to any further attack and launches drones at US bases in the Gulf (Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan).

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