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Iranian commercial ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing 1
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (147+ words) ALBAWABA - At least one person was killed, and three others were injured in a atrike on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, local Iranian state TV reported. "A merchant vessel was struck around 5:00 am (0130 GMT) this morning…...
Iran temporarily suspends 10% shipping fee on foreign vessels
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (228+ words) ALBAWABA - The government in Iran has temporarily decided to suspend the 10 percent shipping fee imposed on foreign ships transporting energy products to and from Iran, Fars news agency revealed on Thursday. According to some reports, the decision comes amid the…...
Iranian missiles strike oil refinery in Haifa: New 2025 footage leaked
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (289+ words) ALBAWABA - Amid escalation in the Middle East, a never-before-seen video has been circulating on social media showing Iranian missiles striking an oil refinery in Haifa, Israel. The clip is being widely shared and is said to be from the June…...
Iranian M/T Riesco tanker sinks after US strike
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (260+ words) ALBAWABA - The American military hit five Iranian tankers, sinking one, after Iran launched ballistic missiles at a U.S. Navy warship, U.S. Central Command announced in a statement. According to CENTCOM, a M/T Riesco ship sank in the Gulf of Oman on…...
Trump says US Navy cleared Hormuz mines as Iran and Oman seek navigation deal
2+ week, 5+ day ago (505+ words) ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. Navy has cleared or detonated all mines from the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the operation has reopened the strategic waterway’s main shipping lane and could ease pressure on…...
Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate his son
2+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, but he did not identify which son was allegedly targeted or provide details about when or how the reported plot was carried…...
Washington trains soldiers on all confrontation scenarios with Iran
3+ week, 58+ min ago (268+ words) ALBAWABA - U.S. diplomatic and military sources revealed that strategic directives issued by the White House to the Pentagon include raising the readiness of US forces securing oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. This involves conducting night and daytime amphibious…...
Trump: "We Control the strait of Hormuz and vast areas of Iranian land"
3+ week, 2+ day ago (265+ words) ALBAWABA — U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is closely watching developments in Iran, saying the United States has gained broad authority throughout the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent areas as pressure rises on Tehran to strike an agreement. Trump told…...