2026-07-09 — Brief archive

Conflict

Trump threatens more strikes on Iran

President Trump warned of further military action against Iranian forces following attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices reached record levels as tensions flared between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, international actors including India are urging restraint to prevent a wider escalation in the region.

3 minutes ago · 64 sourceshaaretz.comU.S. Strikes Targets in Iran for Second Night in a Row thehindu.comWest Asia war LIVE: Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after U.S. launches new round of airstrikes against Iran hindustantimes.comUS-Iran war LIVE: Iran says hit American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain after fresh US strikes; oil prices rise amid tensions france24.comUS launches new strikes on Iran, Trump says they could get 'much worse'aljazeera.comIran war live: One killed as US bombs Bushehr, Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Jask aa.com.trUS strikes to 'get much worse' if Iran continues to target ships in Strait of Hormuz: Trump forbes.comTrump Strikes Iran Again—After Declaring Ceasefire 'Over'abc.net.auUS carries out strikes on Iran after Donald Trump declares ceasefire 'over'scmp.comUS launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit 'hard'elpais.comThe United States follows through on Trump's threat, launching major strikes on Iran | International jpost.comUS takes initiative with new wave of strikes on Iran nikkei.comUS conducts fresh strikes on Iran after Trump says accord is 'over'bbc.co.ukUS launches new wave of strikes against Iran after promising to 'hit them hard'smh.com.auUS-Iran conflict: United States launches second day of strikes following Strait of Hormuz aggression irishtimes.comNo strait answer as US and Iran are stuck in cycle of strikes theguardian.comOil prices rise to record level after Iran launches attacks on tankers near strait of Hormuz indianexpress.comTrump says US may hit Iran again tonight, 'may take over Kharg Island'nytimes.comIran Live Updates: Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Latest Strikes cnbc.comTrump says Iran ceasefire is 'over' after latest round of strikes aawsat.comNew US Attacks on Iran Were Absolutely Necessary, NATO Chief Says channelnewsasia.comUS strikes Iran after Hormuz tanker attacks, Tehran threatens response arabnews.comUS launches new strikes against Iran after three ships were hit in Strait of Hormuz cbsnews.comU.S. launches strikes against Iran to retaliate for attacks on 3 tankers in Strait of Hormuz theglobeandmail.comU.S. launches new strikes against Iranian targets independent.co.ukUS launches new strikes against Iran hours after revoking oil license straitstimes.comUS strikes Iran amid oil sanctions nbcnews.comU.S. launches new attacks on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial ships, U.S. military says +37 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇷 Iran

Conflict

Trump declares interim Iran deal over

President Trump announced that the interim accord intended to curb hostilities with Iran has collapsed. Following the declaration, he warned that the United States is prepared to launch new military strikes against Iranian interests. The move marks a sharp escalation in regional volatility as both nations exchange fire.

3 minutes ago · 38 sourcestheatlantic.comWhy Do Iran and the U.S. Keep Fighting During a Cease-Fire?foreignpolicy.comIs the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Over?forbes.comTrump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Over—Does That Mean A 'Return To All-Out' War? Expert Weighs In nytimes.comIran Truce ‘Over,’ Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes abc.net.auTrump threatens to hit Iran 'hard' after saying ceasefire 'over'indianexpress.comWhy US attacked Iran and Trump said ceasefire 'is over' | World News cbc.caAs Trump declares ceasefire over, Iran's leadership is divided over how it wants the war to end independent.co.ukMTG tears into Trump with brutal takedown of the war in Iran and end of ceasefire france24.comIran talks in doubts as Trump says ceasefire 'over'channelnewsasia.comTrump says interim deal with Iran is 'over' as both sides trade fresh strikes time.comTrump Says U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire 'Over' After Traded Strikes elpais.comTrump about ceasefire with Iran: 'As far as I'm concerned it's over' | International latimes.comTrump calls ceasefire into question as Iran and U.S. trade fire scmp.comDeveloping | Donald Trump declares the ceasefire with Iran is 'over'cbsnews.comU.S.-Iran Latest: Trump says ceasefire with Iran is over, calls it "a waste of time dealing with them"arabnews.comTrump says interim accord with Iran to end war is "over"nikkei.comTrump says interim accord with Iran to end war is 'over'aawsat.comTrump Says Ceasefire with Iran is 'Over' but Negotiations Can Continue +20 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇷 Iran

Economy

Oil prices spike as Trump revokes waivers

Global oil prices surged to a two-week high following President Trump's declaration that the nuclear deal with Iran is officially over. The administration concurrently revoked waivers for Iranian oil exports, intensifying concerns regarding supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted sharply as analysts warn of a tightening global energy outlook amid escalating regional tensions.

18 minutes ago · 26 sourcesindependent.co.ukThe tenuous state of a US-Iran ceasefire renews anxiety over high fuel prices aljazeera.comTrump’s Iran strike comments shake markets, Brent crude hits two-week high nikkei.comOil jumps over 6% to two-week high after Trump says deal with Iran 'over'nytimes.comOil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’theglobeandmail.comOil jumps over 5% after Trump says deal with Iran 'over'france24.comUS revokes waiver for Iranian oil sales amid renewed Gulf strikes arabnews.comOil rises as US strikes on Iran raise fears over shaky truce aa.com.trBrent oil rises over 3% as US revokes Iranian oil sales waiver after Hormuz escalation rte.ieOil up as US strikes on Iran raise fears over shaky truce cnbc.comOil prices today: Brent, WTI rise as U.S. targets Iran +16 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇷 Iran

Geopolitics

Trump presses NATO allies on spending

President Trump has opened discussions with NATO leaders, reiterating his long-standing demand for member nations to significantly increase their defense contributions. The meetings in Ankara include private sessions with regional counterparts where the U.S. leader is expected to leverage potential security policy shifts to compel higher budget allocations. European officials are preparing to demonstrate progress on meeting existing financial benchmarks to mitigate friction during the summit.

18 minutes ago · 58 sourcesaa.com.trTrump says NATO 'came a long way today'jpost.comTrump's relationship with NATO appears to be improving after Ankara summit foreignpolicy.comTrump Hands NATO a Mixed Bag cnn.comWhy Trump left the NATO summit on a positive note theguardian.comSabre-rattling to ‘tremendous love’: erratic Trump dominates final hours of Nato summit independent.co.ukDonald Trump's childish Nato tirades pose an early challenge to Andy Burnham nytimes.comAt End of NATO Summit, Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults thehindu.comNATO allies reaffirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence; Trump tempers fury as summit ends channelnewsasia.comTrump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins cbsnews.comTrump to wrap NATO meeting with news conference as he navigates tensions with allies france24.comTrump lashes out at NATO allies during key summit in Ankara arabnews.comThe NATO summit was supposed to focus on defense spending. Trump's strikes on Iran changed that bbc.co.ukTrump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe aljazeera.comWhat does Trump want from his NATO allies?npr.orgTrump's NATO pressure campaign continues as summit begins aawsat.comNATO Allies Seek to Win over Trump after Iran Ire latimes.comTrump heads to NATO as tensions simmer with Europe cnbc.comNATO tensions are 'growing pains,' U.S. envoy says dw.comTrump set to put NATO unity to the test at Turkey summit time.comTrump Lashes Out at NATO as Rift Widens Ahead of Summit scmp.comWhich Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one rte.ieWhat does NATO mean in 2026 under Donald Trump?euronews.comNATO chief Rutte defends allies as Trump says he was 'let down' on Iran +35 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇹🇷 Turkey

Geopolitics

Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court has effectively affirmed the principle of birthright citizenship, rejecting recent challenges to the Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause. Following the ruling, former President Donald Trump stated he would push Congress to legislatively end birthright citizenship despite the court's decision. Legal experts note the ruling provides significant stability for immigrant communities and clarifies long-standing constitutional protections for those born on U.S. soil.

Conflict

Iran threatens force over Hormuz routes

Iranian officials have warned international oil tankers to adhere strictly to designated maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz or risk a forceful response. The Iranian navy claims that the recent presence of US fighter jets in the area threatens regional security. This development complicates the ongoing, strained diplomatic efforts between Tehran and Washington regarding maritime navigation.

18 minutes ago · 184 sourcesaa.com.trIran's parliament speaker says Strait of Hormuz to open only under 'Iranian arrangements'jpost.comIranian media: Iran threatens to close Hormuz, hit twice as many targets as US aljazeera.comThe Strait of Hormuz is now at the centre of Iranian and US calculus foreignpolicy.comWhat Will Happen to Iran’s Sea Mines?dw.comHow Iran uses the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US scmp.comMinefields, stalled talks keep Strait of Hormuz in strategic limbo channelnewsasia.comIran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'france24.com'Iranians succeeded in making Strait of Hormuz primary issue rather than their nuclear programme'thehindu.comIran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'cbc.caIran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face 'forceful response'theglobeandmail.comThreatening a 'forceful response', Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz independent.co.ukIran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'arabnews.comIran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'aawsat.comIran Warns Oil Tankers to Use Approved Routes in Strait of Hormuz or Face a 'Forceful Response'hindustantimes.comIran Is Winning the Battle of Hormuz abc.net.auFuelcast: Iran continues to control the Strait indianexpress.comIran draws red line on Hormuz after fresh round of strikes with US: Major developments straitstimes.comIran's aim to control Strait of Hormuz euronews.comIRGC warns ships off Oman's corridor in Hormuz as Rubio draws line on tolls cnbc.comIran says new Hormuz route 'unacceptable,' warns on transit +164 more outlets · 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇺🇸 United States

Conflict

Iran launches strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran has carried out missile and drone attacks targeting sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following a wave of U.S. military strikes on Iranian territory. Officials in both Gulf nations are responding to the hostile activity as sirens were reported at major air bases. The escalation signals a significant widening of regional hostilities following recent U.S. operations.

18 minutes ago · 15 sourcesfrance24.comMiddle East live: Revolutionary Guards strike Kuwait and Bahrain after broken ceasefire arabnews.comKuwait and Bahrain responding to 'hostile' missile, drone attacks dw.comRenewed US-Iran war would hit Gulf countries hard nytimes.comIran targets sites in Bahrain and Kuwait.aa.com.trAir raid sirens sound in Bahrain, Kuwait following US strikes on targets in Iran aawsat.comKuwait, Bahrain Come Under Missile and Drone Attacks +9 more outlets · 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇧🇭 Bahrain

Geopolitics

World leaders convene for Ankara NATO summit

Global leaders have gathered in Ankara, Turkey, for a high-stakes NATO summit as the alliance grapples with security challenges and the volatile ceasefire with Iran. The meeting serves as a platform for discussions on European defense policy and the ongoing geopolitical friction in the region. The summit is occurring under the backdrop of heightened tensions across Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

33 minutes ago · 23 sourcesaa.com.trNATO emerges 'stronger and more united' after Ankara summit, says UK premier aljazeera.comFive key takeaways from the NATO summit in Ankara foreignpolicy.comThe Ankara Summit Declaration nytimes.comTrump’s arrival in Turkey for NATO summit adds drama and spectacle jpost.comDonald Trump lands in Ankara, is greeted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan ahead of NATO summit theglobeandmail.comCarney travels to Turkey after stop in Halifax today ahead of NATO summit nikkei.comTurkey takes center stage as NATO summit host aawsat.comNATO's Photo-Op in Ankara +15 more outlets · 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇸 United States

Conflict

US charges 37 in India-based crime sting

U.S. authorities have indicted 37 individuals, including notable crime figures Lawrence Bishnoi and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, in a multinational crackdown dubbed Operation Hardball. The charges follow the investigation into the assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. This operation involved international cooperation to dismantle syndicates operating across North America, Europe, and India.

33 minutes ago · 17 sourceshindustantimes.comUS may seek extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, two others cbc.caSikh advocates, Canadian politicians respond to 'Operation Hard Ball' crackdown on 3 India-based crime gangs thehindu.comBishnoi, aides used WhatsApp from Gujarat jail to extort victims: U.S. DoJ aljazeera.comUS charges Indian crime leader in Sikh activist’s assassination indianexpress.comFrom Canadian scrutiny to FBI's Operation Hard Ball: How net tightened around Lawrence Bishnoi | Chandigarh News independent.co.ukUS charges 37 people in multinational crackdown on India-based crime syndicates cnn.comUS files charges against Indian crime boss Lawrence Bishnoi in assassination that strained Canada-India ties arabnews.comUS charges imprisoned Indian gang leader with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist theglobeandmail.comAuthorities charge dozens in transnational organized crime probe +8 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India

Geopolitics

NATO leaders convene for Ankara summit

The NATO summit has officially opened in Ankara with a central focus on bolstering collective defense and increasing military spending. Leaders are addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine and the shifting security landscape in Europe. The alliance aims to reaffirm unity in the face of rising geopolitical pressures.

4 hours ago · 26 sourcesthehindu.comRussia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence theglobeandmail.comWas the NATO summit a success? It depends on how you define it bbc.co.ukWatch: Nato chief asked if there really is 'unity' in Nato france24.comREPLAY: Macron addresses Ukraine, Greenland at NATO summit aa.com.trNATO reaffirms alliance unity, collective defense in Ankara declaration abc.net.auTrump ruffles feathers at NATO Summit aawsat.comKremlin Says Russia Will Follow NATO Summit Closely theguardian.comNato summit begins with focus on defence spending as Zelenskyy and Trump due to meet - Europe live aljazeera.comNATO summit begins: Who is attending and what is at stake?rte.ieNATO summit: Who is going and what can we expect?hindustantimes.comNATO to unveil arms deals worth billions of dollars in Ankara before summit with Trump foreignpolicy.comWhat to Expect at the 2026 NATO Summit time.comWhat to Expect at the NATO Summit theconversation.comNato summit will reveal how alliance plans to manage European security as US cuts back its support nytimes.comNATO Leaders Are Meeting This Week. Here’s What to Know.channelnewsasia.comUkraine backers to vow major support at NATO summit jpost.comAnkara NATO summit to back Article 5, approve major Ukraine aid package +9 more outlets · 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Geopolitics

Trump threatens Spain and Greenland at NATO

At the NATO summit, President Donald Trump threatened trade actions against Spain and reiterated his desire for the U.S. to take over Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen responded by affirming Denmark's commitment to territorial defense. The comments have caused friction among NATO allies during the ongoing summit.

6 hours ago · 28 sourcesfrance24.comGreenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island theglobeandmail.com'No one else should decide for us,' Greenlanders push back on Trump's demand for Greenland channelnewsasia.comTrump blasts NATO for rejecting his efforts to claim Greenland as leaders hold summit aljazeera.comTrump threatens Spain trade, demands US take over Greenland at NATO summit independent.co.ukDenmark vows to 'defend every inch of our territory' after Trump threatens to take over Greenland again nytimes.comDenmark Says It Will Defend ‘Every Inch’ of NATO as Trump Eyes Greenland Again hindustantimes.comGreenland control, Trump and Russia 'threat' dominate NATO Summit | What we know theguardian.comNato leaders meet in Turkey for summit after Trump renews calls for US to take over Greenland – Europe live cnbc.comDenmark PM vows to defend Greenland after Trump renews threats smh.com.auDonald Trump renews demands for Greenland irishtimes.comGreenland 'should be controlled by the US', not Denmark, Trump says – The Irish Times scmp.comTrump still 'disappointed' with Nato, says US should control Greenland as summit kicks off jpost.comDonald Trump says Greenland issue harmed US-NATO ties forbes.comTrump Renews Calls For U.S. Control Of Greenland indianexpress.comTrump revives Greenland push, says NATO allies 'let us down' as summit opens in Ankara | World News +13 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇪🇸 Spain

Conflict

Trump signals imminent further strikes on Iran

President Trump stated at the NATO summit that the U.S. will likely conduct further military strikes against Iran by Wednesday night. Following the warning, reports emerged of explosions within Iran. While promising a 'hard' response, Trump maintained that the U.S. is not seeking a prolonged war.

3 minutes ago · 14 sourcesaa.com.trExplosions heard in Iran after Trump's threat theatlantic.comIran, Not Trump, Is in Control of This War independent.co.ukTrump threatens to hit Iran 'hard again tonight' after declaring ceasefire over at Nato summit nikkei.comUS probably will hit Iran again Wednesday night, Trump says at NATO summit straitstimes.comUS will probably hit Iran again on July 8, says Trump +9 more outlets · 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇷 Iran