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U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces control the Strait of Hormuz, defended the military offensive against Iran and confirmed he will maintain a maritime blockade on the Islamic Republic. He added that the campaign destroyed a large portion of Iran’s military capabilities and reiterated that his administration will prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.

In a Monday night interview with Newsmax, Trump justified the U.S. attacks, saying, “We are attacking Iran right now, and they deserve it because they will not have a nuclear weapon, that we can assure with total certainty.” He emphasized that stopping Iran from acquiring such weapons is a primary objective of his administration.

When asked about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas shipments, the president said U.S. forces maintain control of the area. “We control it. They can cause problems. They can do things that are not right. But we control it,” he said.

Trump also attributed substantial damage to Iran’s defensive infrastructure to the military campaign. “We have destroyed most of their radar, much of their ammunition, many of their weapon launchers. We have destroyed drones. We have destroyed missiles,” he said, outlining the reach of the operations.

In that context, he confirmed his administration will reintroduce a maritime blockade against Iran. “The blockade was a tremendous success. It was in place for two months and no one could pass. We are putting that in place. We will let everyone through, except if you do business with Iran,” he stated during the interview.

Trump also said the offensive drastically reduced Iran’s military power. “Their army had 159 ships; all 159 ships are under the sea. They had 200 aircraft; their planes are gone. Their radars disappeared, their air defenses disappeared and their weapons manufacturing capacity disappeared by approximately 84%,” he claimed.

The president added that “they are a very different country than they were four months ago” and said, “in four months we largely took them back to the Stone Age.” He acknowledged, however, that Iran retains some military capabilities. “They still have some missiles and a small capability, but largely they were sent back to a different period,” he noted.

In another part of his remarks, Trump addressed Iran’s role in the Middle East and said the situation changed after the U.S. military action. “Iran was the bully of the Middle East and they were not going to intimidate me,” he concluded.

The president’s comments come amid growing confrontation between Washington and Tehran, marked by new U.S. measures and increased military tensions in the region. Trump reiterated that his administration will maintain pressure on the Islamic Republic until an agreement is achieved that serves U.S. interests, and defended the combined use of economic sanctions and military actions as part of that strategy.

He also insisted that a central aim of his government is to prevent Iran from retaining or developing capabilities that, according to Washington, pose a threat to the United States and its allies. In that context, he confirmed the reinstatement of the naval blockade against Iran and said the United States will assume the role of “guardian of the Strait of Hormuz,” one of the most important maritime routes for international oil and gas trade.

He also proposed that countries using that sea route should contribute to security costs. He said Washington would seek compensation equal to 20% of the value of cargo carried by ships transiting the strait, arguing that the United States should not bear alone the cost of protecting navigation in that strategic area.

The announcement followed Iran’s statement that it had closed the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice” after recent U.S. attacks, a decision that increased uncertainty about international energy trade and the global supply of oil and gas.

El Mando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) efectuó en la madrugada del martes una tercera serie consecutiva de ataques contra objetivos en Irán por orden del presidente Donald Trump, después de que el mandatario advirtiera que el país sería golpeado “muy fuerte” y afirmara: “No hay nada que puedan hacer al respecto. No tienen nada”. Horas después, el comando militar estadounidense informó que la ofensiva se dirigió a capacidades militares iraníes vinculadas con el estrecho de Ormuz.

Poco después de los bombardeos, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos comunicaron que misiles de crucero procedentes de Irán impactaron a dos petroleros con pabellón emiratí que navegaban por el carril sur del estrecho de Ormuz, en aguas territoriales de Omán. El ataque dejó un tripulante muerto y ocho personas heridas.

Tras los ataques nocturnos, la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán (IRGC) reivindicó en la mañana del martes nuevos bombardeos con misiles y drones contra la base naval de Jufair, en Baréin, sede de la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos, y aseguró que también alcanzó una base aérea en Jordania utilizada por fuerzas estadounidenses.

Después del fracaso del memorando de entendimiento entre Estados Unidos e Irán y la reanudación de las hostilidades la semana pasada, Trump afirmó que el estrecho permanecerá abierto “con o sin Irán” y anunció que Estados Unidos aplicará una tasa del 20% a los buques que transiten por esa vía para cubrir los costos de seguridad. En respuesta, el alto mando militar iraní señaló que Washington no tiene autoridad sobre el futuro del estrecho; el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Abbas Araqchi, escribió en X: “Teherán será siempre el guardián del estrecho”.

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Las misiones diplomáticas estadounidenses en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos cancelan citas

La embajada de Estados Unidos en Abu Dabi y el consulado general en Dubái han cancelado las citas consulares hasta el miércoles por motivos de seguridad regional, según informó la embajada en una alerta.

El comunicado se emitió después de que los Emiratos Árabes Unidos informaran que dos petroleros con bandera emiratí fueron alcanzados por misiles iraníes en el estrecho de Ormuz, incidente que causó la muerte de un marino.

Jordania derribó cuatro misiles procedentes de Irán

Jordania informó que interceptó y derribó cuatro misiles que ingresaron a su espacio aéreo procedentes de territorio iraní, según la agencia estatal de noticias.

Irán afirmó haber lanzado ataques contra la Quinta Flota de EEUU en Baréin

El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) declaró haber lanzado ataques con misiles y drones contra instalaciones vinculadas a la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos en Baréin.

Según el comunicado, los ataques provocaron un incendio en depósitos de combustible de la base y alcanzaron y destruyeron un radar Patriot, el radar de control aéreo de la flota, un sistema de alerta temprana C-RAM y el centro de control y supervisión de embarcaciones de superficie no tripuladas (USV).

“La operación de represalia continúa”, añade el parte oficial.

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El Mando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) efectuó en la madrugada del martes una tercera ronda consecutiva de ataques ordenados por el presidente Donald Trump, tras sus advertencias de que Irán sería golpeado “muy fuerte” y su afirmación de que “no hay nada que puedan hacer al respecto. No tienen nada”. Más tarde, el comando militar estadounidense indicó que la ofensiva se dirigió a capacidades militares iraníes relacionadas con el estrecho de Ormuz.

Poco después de los bombardeos, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos comunicaron que misiles de crucero iraníes impactaron contra dos petroleros emiratíes que transitaban por el carril sur del estrecho de Ormuz, en aguas territoriales de Omán. El ataque dejó un tripulante fallecido y ocho personas heridas.

Tras los bombardeos nocturnos, la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán (IRGC) reivindicó en la mañana del martes nuevos ataques con misiles y drones contra la base naval de Jufair, en Baréin —sede de la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos— y afirmó que también alcanzó una base aérea en Jordania utilizada por fuerzas estadounidenses.

Después del fracaso del memorando de entendimiento entre Estados Unidos e Irán y la reanudación de las hostilidades la semana pasada, Trump declaró que el estrecho permanecerá abierto “con o sin Irán” y anunció que Estados Unidos cobrará una tasa del 20% a los buques que transiten por esa vía para cubrir costos de seguridad. En respuesta, el alto mando militar iraní dijo que Washington no tiene autoridad sobre el futuro del estrecho, mientras que el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Abbas Araqchi, escribió en X que “Teherán será siempre el guardián del estrecho”.

A continuación, la cobertura minuto a minuto:

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Las misiones diplomáticas estadounidenses en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos cancelan citas

La embajada de Estados Unidos en Abu Dabi y el consulado general en Dubái cancelaron las citas consulares hasta el miércoles por motivos de seguridad regional, según informó la embajada en una alerta. El anuncio siguió al informe de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos sobre el impacto de misiles en dos petroleros con bandera emiratí en el estrecho de Ormuz, que provocó la muerte de un marinero.

Jordania derribó cuatro misiles procedentes de Irán

Jordania declaró haber interceptado y derribado cuatro misiles que entraron en su espacio aéreo procedentes de territorio iraní, según la agencia estatal de noticias del país.

Irán afirmó haber lanzado ataques contra la Quinta Flota de EEUU en Baréin

El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) afirmó haber llevado a cabo ataques con misiles y drones contra la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos en Baréin.

El comunicado oficial señala que los ataques provocaron un incendio en depósitos de combustible de la base y destruyeron un radar Patriot, el radar de control aéreo de la flota, un sistema de alerta temprana C-RAM y el centro de control de embarcaciones de superficie no tripuladas (USV).

“La operación de represalia continúa”, añade el comunicado.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is leading his tenth and final Bastille Day military parade as head of state, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as guest of honor and a notable presence of troops supporting Kyiv against the Russian invasion. The ceremony also included a tribute to the victims of the Nice terrorist attack on its tenth anniversary, an attack that left 86 dead.

The traditional parade along the Champs-Élysées, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, began at around 10:00 local time. The ceremony gathered about 500 soldiers from the so-called Coalition of Volunteers, composed of countries backing Ukraine, as well as roughly 25 Ukrainian servicemembers who marched behind the troops of the coalition member states.

The participation of Ukrainian personnel and allied countries follows a meeting of coalition leaders in Paris the previous day. France and the United Kingdom have promoted this group since last year as a collection of nations ready to take part in a potential European-led multinational force once a ceasefire in Ukraine is established.

On the eve of the parade, Macron delivered his customary address to the armed forces and defended Europe’s commitment to the continent’s security. “The message we send to the world is this: Yes, peace is our goal,” the president said.

Macron added: “Yes, we value freedom and the rule of law. And yes, we are prepared to fight to defend them. Always, and at the cost of blood if necessary.”

The Élysée Palace also emphasized the political significance of the event. A member of the presidential office said the parade is “a powerful symbol of a Europe that recognizes how dangerous the world is and that must take its fate into its own hands.”

The ceremony took place amid an intense heat wave affecting much of France. Tens of thousands of people were expected to attend the celebrations in central Paris, while a forest fire advanced on the outskirts of the capital and authorities banned fireworks in several areas of the country because of the risk of new blazes.

In addition to the military parade and the aerial display, the national day concluded with another major event: the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain. The French team sought to return to a final after winning the title in 2018 and losing the 2022 final to Argentina.

Before the sporting event, Macron ordered a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the jihadist attacks that struck the country a decade earlier.

The tribute recalled the July 14, 2016 attack in the Mediterranean city of Nice, when a driver rammed a truck into the crowd leaving the Bastille Day fireworks display. The assault resulted in 86 deaths and more than 400 injuries.

The jihadist group Islamic State later claimed responsibility for the attacker, a 31-year-old Tunisian national identified as Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, who was shot and killed by police at the scene.

The Nice attack occurred less than a year after the coordinated November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris and its suburbs, which left 130 dead and were the deadliest peacetime terrorist attacks recorded in France.

This year’s edition also marked Macron’s last July 14 parade before the end of his second consecutive term, the maximum allowed under the French Constitution. The president will leave office next year and the political scene is already turning toward the upcoming presidential election.

In that context, far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she intends to run for the presidency for a fourth time, despite a conviction for embezzlement.

(With information from AFP)

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Los Emiratos Árabes Unidos acusaron a Irán de atacar con misiles de crucero a dos buques de bandera emiratí en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según el Ministerio de Defensa emiratí, en un comunicado difundido en redes sociales el lunes, el incidente causó la muerte de un marinero y dejó a ocho tripulantes heridos, cuatro de ellos en estado grave.

Las embarcaciones afectadas son el Mombasa y el Al Bahia; fueron impactadas mientras navegaban por el tramo sur del estrecho, dentro de las aguas territoriales de Omán. La persona fallecida era de nacionalidad india; entre los heridos hay seis ciudadanos indios y dos ucranianos.

Ambos buques sufrieron daños como consecuencia de los incendios provocados por los impactos. El Ministerio señaló que las llamas fueron controladas y no informó, por el momento, de daños medioambientales.

Minutos antes de la denuncia emiratí, la oficina de comercio marítimo de la Armada británica (UKMTO) informó de un “incidente” a unas 40 millas náuticas (unos 74 kilómetros) al noreste de Qalhat, en Omán. En su aviso, la UKMTO señaló que el capitán de una embarcación declaró haber sido alcanzado por un proyectil desconocido en la sala de máquinas, lado de estribor, y que toda la tripulación estaba a salvo.

El Ministerio de Defensa de los Emiratos describió el ataque como “descarado” y lo calificó de “grave violación y clara infracción del Derecho Internacional” que pone en riesgo la seguridad y la estabilidad regional. La cartera declaró un estado de “máxima alerta” y advirtió que se reserva el derecho a responder a esta escalada y a tomar las medidas necesarias para proteger su soberanía.

Los EAU, aliado destacado de Estados Unidos en la región, han registrado múltiples ataques con misiles y drones que se atribuyen a Irán desde que se reanudaron las hostilidades en el Medio Oriente. El estrecho de Ormuz era una ruta por la que transitaba aproximadamente una quinta parte del petróleo mundial antes del estallido del conflicto en febrero, según otro despacho.

Estos incidentes se producen en el contexto de una escalada de tensiones entre Estados Unidos e Irán. El lunes marcó la tercera jornada consecutiva en que el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump ordenó ataques contra territorio iraní. Trump también anunció su intención de imponer un arancel a toda la carga que pase por el estrecho y de reinstaurar un bloqueo a los buques iraníes que había sido levantado el mes anterior.

(Con información de AFP y Europa Press)

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The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of striking two UAE-flagged vessels with cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, an incident that left one sailor dead and eight others injured, four of them seriously, the UAE Ministry of Defense reported Monday in a message posted on social media.

The ships involved, Mombasa and Al Bahia, were hit while transiting the southern section of the strait within Omani territorial waters. The deceased crew member was Indian; of the eight wounded, six are Indian and two are Ukrainian.

Both vessels suffered damage from fires that erupted after the impacts. The ministry said the fires were brought under control and reported no environmental damage.

Minutes before the UAE statement, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported an “incident” about 40 nautical miles (74 kilometers) northeast of Qalhat, Oman. According to the UKMTO notice, “the master of a vessel reports being struck by an unknown projectile in the starboard engine room,” with all crew reported safe.

The UAE Ministry of Defense described the attack as “brazen,” calling it “a grave violation and a clear breach of international law” that threatens the security and stability of the region. The ministry said it was on “highest alert” and reserved the right to “respond to this escalation” and take measures necessary to protect its sovereignty.

The UAE, a close Washington ally in the region, has recorded multiple missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran since hostilities resumed in the Middle East. Before the current conflict began in February, about one-fifth of the world’s oil transited the Strait of Hormuz, according to reporting.

The incidents occurred amid a sharp escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran. On Monday it was the third consecutive day that U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iranian territory. Trump also announced plans to impose a tariff on all cargo transiting the strait and to reinstate a blockade of Iranian vessels that had been lifted last month.

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) completed in the early hours of Tuesday a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, after the president warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said: “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

After the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning new missile and drone strikes against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also struck an airbase in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

Following the failure of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the strait will remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States will charge a 20% fee to ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s top military leadership said Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The statement came after the United Arab Emirates reported that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the death of one sailor.

Jordan shot down four missiles from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran said it struck the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

It reported the strikes caused a fire in the base’s fuel storage and hit and destroyed a Patriot radar, as well as the fleet’s air traffic control radar, a C-RAM early warning radar, and the control and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels (USV).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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Oil prices rose again on Tuesday as the conflict between the United States and Iran intensified. Major Asian stock markets posted losses and Wall Street futures traded lower amid growing uncertainty about the global crude supply and the economic impact of the war in the Middle East.

Brent crude topped $84 per barrel after rising nearly 10% on Monday, while the U.S. benchmark increased 1.4% to $79.20 per barrel.

Although oil remains below the near-$120-per-barrel highs seen in previous conflicts, the market is focused on the Strait of Hormuz after both the United States and Iran said they control that strategic route for global energy trade.

Tensions rose following new U.S. strikes on Iranian territory, after President Donald Trump said Washington is “re-establishing” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Clashes in the region also disrupted maritime transport. The interruption of tanker transits through the strait hampered deliveries of crude from the Persian Gulf to international markets and pushed fuel prices higher.

The worsening geopolitical outlook also hit Asian stock markets. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 fell 1% to 66,574.96 points, while South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.2% to 6,589.37 points.

In China, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.8% to 3,884.32 points, despite government data showing exports grew 27% in June compared with the same month a year earlier.

The increase in external sales was driven by strong demand for semiconductors and other technology products linked to the expansion of artificial intelligence.

By contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rose 0.1% to 24,230.46 points, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.5% to 8,767 points.

Pressure was also felt on Wall Street. On Monday, the S&P 500 dropped 0.8%, after completing four positive weeks out of the last five. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.6%.

The largest losses were concentrated in companies linked to artificial intelligence. Micron Technology shares fell 4.4%, although the company still has a year-to-date gain of 243.1%. Nvidia declined 3.5% and, because of its large market capitalization, was one of the main sources of downward pressure on the S&P 500.

Investors also remain cautious about technology valuations amid the possibility that artificial intelligence may not deliver the level of profits and productivity the market expects.

Traders will focus this week on second-quarter corporate earnings reports. On Tuesday, Bank of America, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo are scheduled to release results that will serve as benchmarks for U.S. corporate profit trends.

FactSet projects that companies in the S&P 500 will report average earnings growth of 23.6% year over year for the quarter. If confirmed, that would be the second consecutive quarter with growth above 20%.

Analysts say companies will need to sustain strong growth to justify the high share prices reached, especially after significant gains in recent months.

At the same time, higher oil prices could push up inflation and increase pressure on the Federal Reserve and other central banks to raise interest rates. Higher borrowing costs typically help control prices but can also slow economic activity and affect the value of various financial assets.

In the currency market, the dollar traded at 162.34 yen, compared with 162.35 yen in the previous session, while the euro rose to $1.1391 from $1.1381.

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Estados Unidos lanzó una tercera tanda de ataques contra Irán y anunció la reimposición de un bloqueo naval sobre puertos iraníes, en medio del colapso del memorando de entendimiento (MoU) suscrito entre ambas partes tras el reinicio de los enfrentamientos la semana pasada.

Pocas horas antes de anunciar las operaciones, el presidente Trump dijo que el estrecho de Ormuz está abierto y que seguirá así “con o sin Irán”. También anunció que Estados Unidos volvería a imponer un bloqueo sobre puertos iraníes y que cobraría tasas a los buques que transiten por esa vía marítima.

Trump fijó una tasa del 20% para cubrir “todos y cada uno de los costos necesarios” para garantizar la seguridad de las embarcaciones en el estrecho. El Mando Central de las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) indicó que los preparativos para reanudar el bloqueo de barcos con destino a puertos iraníes o procedentes de ellos comenzarían a las 20:00 GMT del martes.

La Organización Marítima Internacional (OMI) rechazó tanto las tarifas anunciadas como las acciones militares en la zona. En un comunicado, el Consejo de la OMI subrayó su compromiso con la protección de las rutas marítimas vitales y afirmó que el paso por el estrecho de Ormuz “debe permanecer libre de peajes y cargos, de conformidad con el derecho internacional”.

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Las misiones diplomáticas estadounidenses en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos cancelan citas

La Embajada de Estados Unidos en Abu Dabi y el Consulado General en Dubái han suspendido las citas consulares hasta el miércoles por la situación de seguridad regional, informó la embajada en una alerta.

La medida se produjo tras el informe de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos sobre el impacto de misiles iraníes en dos petroleros con pabellón emiratí en el estrecho de Ormuz, incidente que habría causado la muerte de un marinero.

Jordania derribó cuatro misiles procedentes de Irán

Jordania comunicó que interceptó y derribó cuatro misiles que ingresaron en su espacio aéreo procedentes de territorio iraní, según la agencia estatal de noticias del país.

Irán afirmó haber lanzado ataques contra la Quinta Flota de EEUU en Baréin

El Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) dijo haber atacado con misiles y drones instalaciones relacionadas con la Quinta Flota de Estados Unidos en Baréin.

El IRGC afirmó que los ataques provocaron incendios en depósitos de combustible y dañaron un radar Patriot, el radar de control aéreo de la flota, un sistema de alerta temprana C-RAM y el centro de control de embarcaciones de superficie no tripuladas (USV).

En su comunicado, la Guardia Revolucionaria indicó que “la operación de represalia continúa”.

Los mercados asiáticos muestran volatilidad tras las declaraciones de Trump sobre las tarifas del estrecho de Ormuz

Las bolsas asiáticas mostraron movimientos mixtos y el petróleo alcanzó su nivel más alto en un mes en las primeras horas de la sesión. El índice MSCI de Asia-Pacífico, excluyendo Japón, subió un 0,4%, con un avance del 2,2% en las acciones coreanas.

El Nikkei 225 cerró con un alza del 0,2%, mientras los futuros e-mini del S&P 500 caían un 0,1%.

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Las sirenas antiaéreas vuelven a sonar en Bahréin

Las sirenas antiaéreas se activaron por tercera vez en la mañana del martes en Bahréin; el Ministerio del Interior pidió a la población que buscara refugio de inmediato.

Los precios del petróleo se disparan hasta alcanzar su nivel más alto en cuatro semanas

Los precios del petróleo subieron alrededor de un 2%, alcanzando su mayor nivel en cuatro semanas, en medio de los enfrentamientos entre Estados Unidos e Irán.

Los futuros del Brent subieron 1,68 dólares (2%) hasta 84,98 dólares por barril, y el WTI estadounidense aumentó 1,65 dólares (2,1%) hasta 79,79 dólares por barril a las 00:51 GMT.

La jornada se suma a la fuerte alza del crudo Brent del día anterior, cuando registró un aumento del 9,6%, su mayor subida diaria desde mayo de 2020.

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Bahréin interceptó ataques aéreos iraníes

El asesor de prensa del rey de Bahréin, Nabeel Alhamer, informó que los sistemas de defensa aérea del país interceptaron y destruyeron múltiples ataques aéreos procedentes de Irán en las últimas horas.

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Sirenas antiaéreas activadas en Bahréin

Se han activado las sirenas de alerta en Bahréin y las autoridades han instado a los residentes a guarecerse y dirigirse al lugar seguro más cercano, manteniendo la calma mientras se evalúa la situación.

Dos petroleros fueron atacados por Irán: un tripulante indio falleció

El Ministerio de Defensa de los Emiratos Árabes Unidos informó que dos petroleros con pabellón nacional sufrieron el impacto de misiles de crucero iraníes en el canal sur del estrecho de Ormuz, en aguas territoriales de Omán. El ataque habría causado la muerte de un tripulante indio y dejó ocho heridos, cuatro de ellos graves.

El ministerio indicó que se produjeron incendios en ambos buques, controlados posteriormente, y condenó el ataque como una violación del derecho internacional, recordando su derecho a responder para proteger la soberanía y la seguridad.

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Trump afirma que Irán quería más negociaciones tras el acuerdo alcanzado.

El presidente estadounidense dijo que Washington había alcanzado un acuerdo con Irán días antes, pero que Teherán buscó prolongar las negociaciones.

Al ser preguntado si consideraba que un acuerdo negociado ya no era posible, Trump respondió: “Nunca llegué a esa conclusión”.

Añadió que considera que la combinación de un bloqueo naval y ataques constituye la forma más eficaz de presionar a Irán.

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La Organización Marítima Internacional reiteró el lunes que el paso por el estrecho de Ormuz debe permanecer libre de aranceles y tasas, en respuesta al anuncio del presidente Trump sobre una tasa del 20% por “protección” de la zona.

La agencia especializada de la ONU señaló que, conforme al derecho internacional, el paso no debe estar sujeto a derechos ni cargos y que cualquier acuerdo regional debe garantizar un derecho de paso no discriminatorio y sin obstáculos para todos los buques.

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Donald Trump anunció que se dirigirá a la nación en horario estelar el jueves, en medio de la escalada de hostilidades con Irán. Indicó que su intervención será a las 21:00, hora del Este (01:00 GMT del viernes), según publicó en su red social.

Las misiones estadounidenses en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos suspenden las citas consulares

Estados Unidos anunció la suspensión de las citas consulares en los Emiratos Árabes Unidos del 13 al 15 de julio, citando la escalada de tensiones en la región del Golfo. La embajada y el consulado informaron que remitirán a las personas afectadas para reprogramar sus citas.

El canciller iraní se burló de la propuesta de Trump sobre la tasa para proteger a los buques en el estrecho de Ormuz.

El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores iraní, Abás Araqchi, criticó la idea de una tasa del 20% y afirmó en redes sociales que Irán, que se considera guardián histórico del estrecho, cobraría un peaje inferior, en tono de burla hacia la propuesta estadounidense.

Precios del petróleo se disparan más de un 9%

Los precios del petróleo subieron con fuerza el lunes, impulsados por el anuncio del restablecimiento del bloqueo naval estadounidense sobre puertos iraníes y la intención de imponer un peaje a los buques que crucen Ormuz.

Hacia las 18:20 GMT, el Brent subía un 9,06% hasta 82,90 dólares por barril y el WTI avanzaba un 9,05% hasta 77,87 dólares por barril.

El bloqueo naval estadounidense a Irán comenzará el martes

El Centro Conjunto de Información Marítima (JMIC) de las Fuerzas Marítimas Combinadas, lideradas por Estados Unidos, informó que el bloqueo naval contra puertos y terminales petroleras iraníes comenzará el martes y se aplicará a todos los buques, independientemente de su pabellón.

Según el JMIC, el bloqueo no impedirá el tránsito neutral por el estrecho con destino a o desde lugares fuera de Irán; los envíos humanitarios podrán pasar previa inspección.

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Arabia Saudita afirma haber respondido a ataque con misiles balísticos de hutíes del Yemen

La coalición liderada por Arabia Saudita dijo haber respondido a un lanzamiento de misiles balísticos atribuido a los hutíes del Yemen, después de que el movimiento señalara que Riad había atacado el aeropuerto internacional de Saná.

Turki al Malki, portavoz de la coalición, señaló en redes sociales que las defensas aéreas respondieron a la amenaza y describió a los hutíes como “milicia terrorista” en el contexto del conflicto en Yemen.

Las bolsas europeas cierran con alzas leves ante incertidumbre sobre Oriente Medio

Las principales plazas europeas cerraron con incrementos moderados tras una jornada marcada por la reanudación de las hostilidades, el repunte del petróleo y dudas sobre el sector tecnológico y las tasas de interés.

Londres ganó 0,01%, París 0,31%, Fráncfort 0,19%, Milán 0,37% y Madrid 0,25%.

Guterres advierte por la escalada militar en el Golfo tras los ataques de EEUU e Irán

El secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, expresó profunda preocupación por la grave escalada de enfrentamientos en la región del Golfo tras los ataques de Estados Unidos contra Irán y las represalias iraníes contra barcos y países vecinos, según su portavoz Stéphane Dujarric.

El petróleo sube más de 4% mientras crece la tensión entre EEUU e Irán

Los precios del crudo aumentaron con fuerza: el WTI cotizó en 74,53 dólares por barril (+4,37%) y el Brent en 79,28 dólares (+4,30%), impulsados por la tensión que reavivó dudas sobre el tránsito por el estrecho de Ormuz.

La subida energética afectó a los mercados: el índice de volatilidad VIX subió 7,77% y los rendimientos de los bonos del Tesoro estadounidense avanzaron, reflejando la cautela de los inversores ante un posible impacto prolongado en el comercio energético.

CENTCOM confirma el primer uso de drones marinos en combate: atacó una base naval iraní en Bandar Abbas

El Mando Central de Estados Unidos informó que utilizó con éxito múltiples drones aéreos de un solo uso y tres embarcaciones no tripuladas de superficie modelo Corsair para atacar una instalación de mantenimiento naval en Bandar Abbas.

Según CENTCOM, este ataque fue la primera vez que las fuerzas estadounidenses emplearon drones marinos en combate y apuntó a degradar la capacidad iraní para atacar el transporte marítimo comercial.

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Trump dice que EEUU cobrará un tasa del 20% para proteger los barcos en el estrecho de Ormuz

El presidente Donald Trump afirmó que el estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá “ABIERTO” y que Estados Unidos reinstaurará lo que denominó un “BLOQUEO IRANÍ”, que según él evitará la entrada o salida de buques iraníes, mientras mantendrá el acceso para otros países.

Trump anunció que EE. UU. se desempeñará como “el guardián del estrecho de Ormuz” y que, “por equidad”, cobrará una tasa del 20% sobre la carga transportada para cubrir los costos de seguridad. Añadió que los preparativos comenzarán de inmediato.

El anuncio siguió a declaraciones previas en las que avanzó su intención de custodiar la vía marítima en medio de la escalada con Irán, pese a las advertencias de Teherán de que consideraría “un acto de guerra” cualquier colaboración regional con Washington en la gestión del estrecho.

La nota completa en este enlace.

Los Guardianes de la Revolución acusan a EEUU de poner en peligro el suministro global de petróleo por “interferir” en Ormuz

Los Guardianes de la Revolución iraníes acusaron a Estados Unidos de poner en riesgo el suministro global de petróleo y gas por “interferir” en el estrecho de Ormuz. El portavoz Hosein Mohebi declaró que EE. UU. “debe rendir cuentas” por esa acción y reiteró que Irán ejercerá su soberanía sobre la gestión del estrecho.

El mensaje iraní incluyó la advertencia previa del comando Khatam Al-Anbiya de considerar “un acto de guerra” cualquier cooperación de los países del Golfo con Estados Unidos en la gestión del paso.

Wall Street abre en baja por la escalada entre EEUU e Irán y una caída en semiconductores

Las bolsas de Wall Street abrieron mayoritariamente a la baja, afectadas por el alza del petróleo y un retroceso en empresas de semiconductores tras datos y movimientos en Asia. El Dow Jones subía ligeramente, mientras el S&P 500 y el Nasdaq caían en la apertura.

Analistas vincularon la caída del sector de memoria, impulsada por el derrumbe de SK hynix en Corea del Sur, con la presión sobre el Nasdaq y el S&P, en un contexto que incluye resultados empresariales y datos macroeconómicos próximos.

Irán advierte a los países del Golfo: cooperar con EEUU en el estrecho de Ormuz será considerado “un acto de guerra”

El ejército iraní advirtió a los países del Golfo que cualquier cooperación con Estados Unidos para gestionar el estrecho de Ormuz sería considerada “un acto de guerra”. El vocero del comando Khatam Al-Anbiya hizo la advertencia en un video dirigido a los países de la región.

Irán afirmó que no permitirá que Estados Unidos intervenga en la gestión de la estratégica vía marítima, con el objetivo de disuadir a los aliados regionales de participar en cualquier esquema conjunto de administración del paso.

Trump afirma que EEUU está “tomando el control” del estrecho de Ormuz

En una entrevista, Donald Trump dijo que Estados Unidos estaba “tomando el control” del estrecho de Ormuz y aseguró que la mayor parte del equipamiento militar iraní había sido golpeado, citando ataques contra sistemas antiaéreos y drones.

Trump reiteró su intención de que EE. UU. actúe como guardián del estrecho y propuso que Washington reciba compensación por proteger la ruta marítima, en medio de la disputa por el control de la vía y las amenazas iraníes de cerrarla.

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Video: EEUU difunde imágenes de la nueva ola de ataques contra Irán

El Mando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) publicó imágenes de una nueva serie de ataques contra Irán, que según su comunicado afectaron decenas de objetivos con munición de precisión y combinaron aviones de combate, buques y drones aéreos y marítimos.

Medios iraníes informaron de explosiones y ataques en torno a Sirik, Bandar Abbas y la isla de Qeshm; el ministerio de Exteriores iraní calificó las acciones estadounidenses de “agresivas”. Reuters no pudo verificar de forma independiente la ubicación o la fecha del video.

Los hutíes advierten que responderán al ataque contra el aeropuerto de Saná

Los hutíes, respaldados por Irán, afirmaron que responderán al ataque contra el aeropuerto de Saná, que responsabilizaron a Arabia Saudita. El vocero militar hutí Yahya Saree acusó a Riad de poner fin a la distensión y advirtió que la agresión no quedaría sin respuesta.

El gobierno yemení reivindica un ataque al aeropuerto de Saná; los hutíes responsabilizan a Arabia Saudita

El gobierno yemení reconocido internacionalmente dijo haber atacado la pista del aeropuerto de Saná tras una disputa por un avión iraní que trasladaba a una delegación hutí. La insurgencia hutí, por su parte, atribuyó el daño a una agresión saudí, y ambas partes intercambiaron acusaciones.

Los hutíes anunciaron que responderán por el ataque que atribuyen a Arabia Saudita, mientras el gobierno respaldado por Riad reivindicó la operación contra las pistas del aeropuerto.

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Bahrein interceptó drones y misiles iraníes en medio de reportes de ataques en el sur de Irán

Las fuerzas de defensa de Baréin informaron que interceptaron y destruyeron varios misiles y drones lanzados desde Irán, tras las reivindicaciones de la Guardia Revolucionaria de ataques contra instalaciones estadounidenses en el Golfo. Las autoridades acusaron a Irán de apuntar a civiles del reino.

Paralelamente, la agencia ISNA reportó que un ataque estadounidense en la provincia de Isfahán dejó una persona muerta y siete heridas, según autoridades locales; no se ha publicado un balance oficial iraní consolidado desde la reanudación de los ataques.

El ejército de Bahrein acusa a Irán de atacar a civiles

El comando general de las fuerzas armadas de Baréin acusó a Irán de perpetrar ataques con misiles y drones dirigidos contra civiles del reino, y afirmó que las defensas aéreas interceptaron y destruyeron varios proyectiles en la mañana del lunes.

Los medios iraníes informan de explosiones cerca del Estrecho de Ormuz

Medios y residentes del sur de Irán reportaron explosiones cerca de Bandar Abbas y la isla de Qeshm, en la costa del estrecho de Ormuz, sin que se haya precisado de inmediato el origen de los estallidos tras el intercambio de ataques entre Teherán y Washington.

Irán dice que sigue hablando con los mediadores para “evitar una escalada” con EEUU

Irán declaró que mantiene contactos diplomáticos con mediadores como Qatar, Pakistán y Omán para intentar “evitar una escalada” con Estados Unidos, y pidió que los intermediarios continúen sus esfuerzos para reducir las tensiones.

Irán afirma que dejará de cumplir con el acuerdo si Estados Unidos no respeta sus compromisos

El Ministerio de Exteriores iraní anunció que dejará de cumplir el memorando de entendimiento si Estados Unidos no respeta sus compromisos para terminar la guerra, y señaló que responderá cuando la otra parte incumpla sus obligaciones.

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The United States launched a third round of strikes against Iran and announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, amid the collapse of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by both sides after clashes resumed last week.

Hours before announcing the strikes, Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is open and will remain so “with or without Iran.” He also said the United States would reimpose its blockade on Iranian ports and begin charging fees to ships transiting that waterway.

The president set a levy of 20% “for each and every cost necessary” to ensure the security of vessels in the strait. The United States Central Command said preparations to resume the blockade of ships bound for or departing from Iranian ports would begin at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) rejected both the fees and the military actions in the area. In a statement, the IMO Council reiterated its commitment to protecting vital sea routes and said passage through the Strait of Hormuz “must remain free of tolls and charges, in accordance with international law.”

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US diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The notice came after the United Arab Emirates reported that two tankers flying the UAE flag were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran said it attacked the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone strikes against the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

According to the IRGC, the attacks caused a fire in fuel storage at the base and struck and destroyed a Patriot radar, the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early-warning radar system, and the command and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

Asian markets show volatility after Trump’s comments about Strait of Hormuz fees

Stock markets swung between gains and losses, and oil hit a one-month high during early Asian trading. In a volatile session, the broader MSCI index of Asia-Pacific shares excluding Japan rose 0.4%, helped by a 2.2% gain in Korean stocks.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.2%, while S&P 500 e-mini futures fell slightly by 0.1%.

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Air-raid sirens sound again in Bahrain

Air-raid sirens sounded for the third time on Tuesday morning in Bahrain, where the Interior Ministry urged residents to take shelter immediately.

Oil prices surge to a four-week high

Oil prices rose about 2%, reaching a four-week high amid ongoing reciprocal strikes between the United States and Iran.

Brent futures climbed $1.68, or 2%, to $84.98 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.65, or 2.1%, to $79.79 a barrel at 00:51 GMT.

The increase followed a dramatic Monday session in which Brent jumped 9.6%, its largest one-day rise since May 2020.

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Bahrain intercepted Iranian air attacks

Nabeel Alhamer, press adviser to the king of Bahrain, said the kingdom’s air defense systems intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian air attacks in recent hours.

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Air-raid sirens activated in Bahrain

Warning sirens are sounding in Bahrain and authorities are urging residents to seek shelter immediately.

The Interior Ministry ordered the public to “stay calm and proceed to the nearest safe location” after the latest alarms were activated.

Two tankers attacked by Iran: one Indian seafarer killed

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense said on Monday that two domestic tankers were hit by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern channel of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack killed one Indian crew member and wounded eight, four of them seriously.

The ministry said fires broke out on both vessels but were brought under control. It condemned the attack as a serious violation of international law and said the UAE retains its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security.

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Trump says Iran sought further negotiations after the deal

The US president said the United States had reached an agreement with Iran two days earlier, but that Tehran wanted to continue negotiating.

When asked by a reporter whether he had decided that a negotiated deal with Iran was no longer possible, Trump replied: “I never came to that conclusion.”

He added that he believed the most effective way to pressure Iran was through a combination of blockade and strikes.

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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) reiterated on Monday that passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be free of tariffs, after President Donald Trump said the same day that the United States would impose a 20% fee for what he called protection services.

Under international law, passage must remain free of customs duties and charges, the UN specialized agency based in London said. The IMO emphasized that any arrangement among the region’s littoral states must guarantee non-discriminatory, unobstructed right of passage for all vessels.

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Donald Trump announced he will address the nation in prime time on Thursday, amid a major escalation of hostilities with Iran.

“President Trump will speak to the nation Thursday night at 9 p.m. Eastern (01:00 GMT Friday). Thank you for your attention!” Trump posted on Monday on his social platform Truth.

US missions in the United Arab Emirates suspend consular appointments

The United States announced the suspension of consular appointments in the United Arab Emirates for three days starting Monday, citing the escalation of military tensions in the Gulf region.

“The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments from July 13 to July 15 due to the regional security situation. If you have an appointment scheduled for those dates, please do not come to the embassy or consulate. We will contact you to reschedule it,” the notice said.

Iran’s foreign minister mocks Trump over plan to charge ships for protection in Hormuz

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi ridiculed President Donald Trump’s proposal to charge fees to protect ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and said his country would charge a lower toll.

“Whoever guarantees the safe passage of commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz should receive compensation for that service. Iran has always been the GUARDIAN of the strait and will remain so FOREVER. Twenty percent is, of course, too much. We will be fair,” the minister wrote on social media, referring to the fee Trump proposed earlier.

Oil prices jump more than 9%

Oil prices surged Monday, driven by the US reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Washington’s plan to impose a toll on ships seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

By 18:20 GMT, the price of a Brent barrel rose 9.06% to $82.90. The US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) barrel advanced 9.05% to $77.87.

The US naval blockade of Iran will start Tuesday

The United States will start enforcing a naval blockade against all Iranian ports and oil terminals on Tuesday, the Joint Maritime Information Center (JMIC) of the US-led Combined Maritime Forces said in a statement on Monday.

According to the JMIC, the blockade will apply to all ships regardless of their flag. The blockade will not prevent neutral traffic transiting the Strait of Hormuz to or from destinations outside Iran, the statement added.

Humanitarian shipments will be allowed to pass, subject to inspections, the JMIC said.

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Saudi Arabia says it responded to Houthi ballistic missile attack from Yemen

The Saudi-led military coalition intervening in Yemen since 2015 said on Monday it had responded to a ballistic missile attack launched by Houthi rebels, after the group accused Riyadh of bombing Sanaa International Airport.

“Air defenses responded to a ballistic missile threat launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region,” Turki al-Malki, spokesman for the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen, said on X.

European stocks close slightly higher amid Middle East uncertainty

European stocks closed slightly higher on Monday after a session marked by the resumption of hostilities and rising oil prices, alongside concerns about the tech sector and the outlook for interest rates.

London ended marginally up 0.01%, Paris gained 0.31%, Frankfurt 0.19%, Milan 0.37% and Madrid 0.25%.

Guterres warns of military escalation in the Gulf after US and Iranian strikes

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday about the US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and on neighboring countries.

Guterres expressed his “deep concern about the serious escalation of renewed military confrontations in the Gulf region,” his spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said.

Oil rises more than 4% as US-Iran tensions grow

Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday, with West Texas Intermediate trading at $74.53 a barrel, up 4.37%, while Brent rose 4.30% to $79.28. The increase came amid rising military tensions between the United States and Iran, which revived doubts about the security of transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

The energy price jump also affected stock and bond markets: the VIX volatility index jumped 7.77%, while US Treasury yields rose across the curve—the 10-year up 0.63% and the 5-year up 0.88%—reflecting investor caution about a potential prolonged disruption to global energy trade.

CENTCOM confirms first combat use of marine drones: attacked Iranian naval base in Bandar Abbas

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran using multiple single-use aerial attack drones. According to CENTCOM, three Corsair-model unmanned surface vessels struck the port at Bandar Abbas Naval Base.

CENTCOM said the attack marked the first time US forces employed marine drones in combat operations. The command stated the night strikes “degraded Iran’s ability to continue attacking commercial shipping,” amid the military escalation that has put Strait of Hormuz transit at risk.

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Trump says the US will charge a 20% fee to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump announced that the Strait of Hormuz is and will remain “OPEN,” with or without Iran, and that the United States is reinstating what he called the “IRANIAN BLOCKADE,” which, he explained, will only prevent entry or exit by Iranian ships or customers.

“All other countries will have fair and open use of the strait,” the president wrote on Truth Social.

Trump said that moving forward, the United States would be known as “THE GUARDIAN OF THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ,” and argued that, “as a matter of FAIRNESS,” the country should be reimbursed at a rate of 20% on all cargo transported to cover the costs needed to provide security for “this very volatile section of the world.” “The process and training will begin immediately,” the president concluded.

The announcement intensified Trump’s rhetoric on the strait, after he had earlier told Fox in an interview that Washington would become the “guardian” of the waterway and be compensated for doing so, amid the military escalation with Iran and Tehran’s warning that it would consider any Gulf states’ cooperation with the United States in managing the strait “an act of war.”

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards accuse the US of endangering global oil supplies by “interfering” in Hormuz

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps accused the United States on Monday of endangering global oil and gas supplies by “interfering” in the Strait of Hormuz after hostilities between the two countries resumed. IRGC spokesman Hosein Mohebi said the United States “must be held accountable” for risking the security of global energy supplies.

In a post on X, Mohebi added that Tehran “will continue exercising its sovereignty and management of the Strait of Hormuz,” signaling that Iran is not willing to cede operational control of the waterway despite US pressure.

The accusation followed a warning from the Khatam Al-Anbiya military command, which called any cooperation by Gulf states with Washington in managing the strait “an act of war,” after President Trump said the United States would become its “guardian” and should be compensated for the role.

Wall Street opens lower amid US-Iran escalation and a drop in semiconductors

US stocks mostly fell Monday morning as markets weighed higher oil prices and a retreat in semiconductor shares, while investors awaited upcoming corporate earnings and economic data. Crude prices rose more than 3% amid mounting tensions between the United States and Iran, which revived concerns about oil infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz.

Semiconductor stocks fell early after a poor session on South Korea’s Kospi, where SK hynix plunged. About 10 minutes after the open, the Dow Jones was up 0.1% at 52,676.53 points, while the S&P 500 was down 0.4% at 7,547.53 and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.9% to 26,039.50.

“Tensions with Iran, which are intensifying, are pushing up oil prices, and that is raising Treasury yields, while the SK hynix selloff drags down memory-related stocks, which in turn pressures the Nasdaq and the S&P,” said Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Management. This week’s agenda includes large US bank earnings, testimony before Congress by Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh, and the latest consumer price index data.

Iran warns Gulf states: cooperating with the US in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered “an act of war”

Iran’s military warned on Monday that any cooperation by Gulf states with the United States in managing the Strait of Hormuz would be considered “an act of war,” after hostilities between Tehran and Washington resumed. A spokesperson for the Khatam Al-Anbiya military command delivered the warning in a video message addressed to regional nations.

The same spokesman said Iran “under no circumstances will allow… the United States to interfere in the management” of the strategic waterway, aiming to deter Washington’s regional allies from joining any joint administration of the strait.

The statement came hours after President Donald Trump said his country would become the “guardian” of the Strait of Hormuz and should be compensated for protecting it, amid the military escalation threatening transit through this key energy trade route.

Trump says the US is “taking control” of the Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was “taking control” of the Strait of Hormuz after several days of exchanges of strikes with Iran in the crucial waterway. “We are taking control of the strait. They have nothing. They have nothing,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News, referring to what he described as Iran’s military vulnerability.

The president added that the US would become the “guardian” of the strait and that Washington should be paid for protecting it. “We will become the guardian of the strait (…) And we should be compensated for that,” he said.

He also issued a sharp warning to Iran after the breakdown of the existing military agreement, saying US forces had struck Iranian military equipment overnight. “Most of their equipment is gone. Their anti-aircraft gun, we hit it very hard last night,” he said. “Every time they send a drone, we hit them very hard.” Trump said the US had reached an agreement with Tehran that was later broken: “We had a deal… and they broke it. They always break it. So we’re going to hit them very hard and we’re going to keep the strait, and we’ll probably manage it.”

The remarks come amid the dispute over control of the strait, after Iran threatened to close it and fired “warning shots” at vessels attempting to cross, while Washington insists maritime traffic continues to flow normally despite the military escalation.

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Video: US releases footage of the new wave of strikes against Iran

US forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Sunday, hitting dozens of targets in multiple locations with precision munitions, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. CENTCOM said it struck air defense systems, coastal radars, missile and drone capabilities, and small Iranian vessels using fighter jets, warships, and single-use aerial and maritime attack drones.

Iranian media reported Sunday missile strikes and explosions around the port cities of Sirik and Bandar Abbas—where military installations near the strait are located—and the nearby island of Qeshm. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the weekend US strikes as “aggressive.” Reuters could not independently verify the location or date of the video, and no earlier version was found online before July 12.

The Houthis warn they will respond to the strike on Sanaa airport

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen said on Monday they would respond to the attack on Sanaa airport, which they attributed to Saudi Arabia, though the operation was claimed by the Yemeni government backed by Riyadh. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree accused Saudi Arabia of “ending the de-escalation phase and assuming full responsibility for the consequences of its aggression.”

Saree also warned that “this aggression will not go unanswered or unpunished,” signaling that the rebel group could intensify its actions amid growing regional tensions linked to the US-Iran confrontation.

Yemeni government claims attack on Sanaa airport; Houthis blame Saudi Arabia

The internationally recognized government of Yemen said on Monday it struck Sanaa airport after a dispute involving an Iranian plane carrying a Houthi delegation—an attack that the rebel group initially blamed on Saudi Arabia. “The Houthi terrorist militias—backed by the Iranian regime—prevented national Yemeni aircraft from landing at the capital’s airport while insisting that an Iranian plane violate Yemeni airspace; consequently, the airport runway was attacked,” Yemen’s defense ministry said. Earlier, the Houthi channel Al Masirah reported that “the Saudi aggression targeted the runways of Sanaa International Airport.”

The Houthis, backed by Iran, said on Monday they will respond to the attack on Sanaa airport, which they blamed on Saudi Arabia, while the Riyadh-backed Yemeni government claimed responsibility. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree accused Saudi Arabia of “ending the de-escalation phase and assuming full responsibility for the consequences of its aggression,” and warned: “We affirm that this aggression will not remain unanswered or unpunished.”

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Bahrain intercepted Iranian drones and missiles amid reports of attacks in southern Iran

Bahrain’s military said on Monday its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian missiles and drones launched during the day, after the IRGC claimed to have struck US military facilities in the Gulf, including bases in Bahraini territory. Bahrain’s Defense Forces accused Iran of continuing to target the kingdom’s civilian population.

Separately, semi-official Iranian agency ISNA reported that a US strike on a target in Isfahan province in central Iran left one person dead and seven wounded in the early hours of Monday, the province’s deputy governor for security said. Iran has not released an official casualty count since large-scale strikes resumed last week, but state media reports and statements about isolated incidents suggest roughly 20 people have died from renewed US bombardments. At the start of the war, thousands were killed, mostly in Iran and Lebanon.

Bahrain’s military accuses Iran of attacking civilians

On Monday, Bahrain’s armed forces accused Iran of targeting civilians in its recent attacks on the kingdom, after Tehran said it had struck US military facilities and infrastructure there.

“Iran continues its systematic hostile posture through its atrocious missile and drone attacks directed at civilians in the Kingdom of Bahrain,” the Bahrain armed forces command said in a statement, adding that its air defenses “intercepted and destroyed several Iranian air attacks” Monday morning.

Iranian media report explosions near the Strait of Hormuz

Explosions of unknown origin were heard on Monday in southern Iran, near the Strait of Hormuz, an agency reported following an exchange of strikes between Tehran and Washington.

“Media and residents reported hearing explosions on Monday around midday near Bandar Abbas and the island of Qeshm,” Mehr news agency said, adding that the blasts “appear to originate from the west coast of Bandar Abbas.”

Iran says it continues talks with mediators to “avoid escalation” with the US

On Monday Iran said it is continuing diplomatic efforts with mediators Qatar, Pakistan and Oman to “avoid an escalation” with the United States amid renewed hostilities between the two countries.

“The role of the mediators is to continue their efforts to prevent an escalation of tensions,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said, adding that Tehran had been in contact “in recent days” with Qatar and Oman—two countries Iran has attacked militarily—as well as with Pakistan.

Iran says it will stop complying with the agreement if the US does not honor its commitments

Iran announced on Monday that it would no longer honor the memorandum of understanding with the United States if Washington did not fulfill its commitments to end the war.

“Whenever the other side has not fulfilled its obligations, we have not fulfilled ours… We will continue to act in this way,” foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a press conference in Tehran after the latest wave of hostilities between the adversaries.

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