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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that global oil flows could take two to three months to normalize after the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens to navigation, following the blockade announced days earlier by the Iranian regime amid a new escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

The institution expressed concern about possible permanent losses in crude supply. According to the IMF, “industry estimates suggest it will take between two and three months before a significant portion of oil flows can resume after a full reopening of the strait.”

The IMF highlighted worries about the effects of prolonged production disruptions, particularly in cases where a lack of financing hinders the restart of oil wells. It noted that the provisional peace agreement between the United States and Iran contributed to lower oil prices because of the volume of crude stored on ships waiting at sea, but warned that the recent rise in tensions is putting renewed pressure on supply.

“Many uncertainties remain, including when freedom of navigation through the world’s most critical oil chokepoint will be effectively restored and how quickly shipping companies, insurers and operators will regain confidence,” the IMF stressed in its latest publication.

The energy crisis stemming from the conflict with Iran affected crude supply in an unprecedented way, although reduced demand due to higher prices, increased production outside the Middle East and existing reserves helped offset part of the impact. The IMF urged policymakers to restore reserve levels to their pre-conflict state, calling this “essential to prepare for future crises.”

The institution also warned that reliance on a single critical chokepoint leaves the global economy exposed and emphasized the importance of diversifying energy sources, including renewables. “Market flexibility and rapid policy measures gave the global economy some relief. A durable agreement between the United States and Iran would open the door to supply recovery. However, significant efforts are still needed to increase resilience and diversify energy supply to prevent oil crises from destabilizing the world economy,” the IMF concluded.

On Tuesday, prior to the trade forecast published by the IMF, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced sanctions on more than 50 people, entities and vessels linked to an alleged illicit maritime transportation and sanctions-evasion network, in response to the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. The action aimed to increase economic pressure on Tehran and dismantle the network associated with Mohamad Hosein Shamjani.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) seeks “to disrupt and degrade Mohamad Hosein Shamjani’s illicit maritime transport and sanctions-evasion network,” the Iranian oil magnate, and to reinforce pressure on Iran following the resumption of its “destabilizing attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.”

The measure raises to more than 200 the number of people, entities and vessels sanctioned in connection with this network. Those targeted include Hoseín Qorbani Zahed and Mohamad Reza Rahbar Madani, accused of providing currency-exchange services to shell companies, and Ali Rajbarmadani, an individual with Iranian and Russian nationality identified as a close business associate of Shamjani.

Also highlighted is the company Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd. (Sea Lead), based in Singapore, and its subsidiaries in Dubai, the Marshall Islands and India, which are considered key to the network’s container shipping operations.

As a result, all property and interests in property of the designated persons and entities that are located in the United States or are under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, all transactions by U.S. persons or from the United States involving the property of the sanctioned parties are prohibited unless expressly authorized.

(With information from Europa Press)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that global oil flows could take two to three months to return to normal after the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens to navigation, following a blockade announced by Iran amid renewed escalation in the Middle East.

The IMF expressed concern about possible lasting reductions in crude supply. Industry estimates cited by the fund indicate that it may take two to three months before a significant portion of oil flows can resume after the strait is completely reopened.

The IMF highlighted the risks posed by prolonged production disruptions, particularly where a lack of financing makes it difficult to restart oil wells. It noted that a provisional peace accord between the United States and Iran had helped push oil prices down because of the volume of crude stored on waiting ships, but warned that the recent escalation is again putting pressure on supply.

The IMF emphasized that many uncertainties remain, including the timing for a full restoration of navigation through this critical oil chokepoint and how quickly shippers, insurers and operators will regain confidence, according to its latest statement.

The energy disruption linked to the conflict in Iran has affected oil supply in an unprecedented way. However, higher prices reduced demand, increased production outside the Middle East and existing inventories helped mitigate some of the impact. The IMF urged policymakers to restore reserve levels to those that prevailed before the conflict, calling this essential preparedness for future crises.

The fund also warned that reliance on a single critical transit point leaves the global economy vulnerable and underscored the need to diversify energy sources, including renewables. It said that market flexibility and swift policy responses have eased pressures on the global economy, and that a durable agreement between the United States and Iran would allow supply to recover. Nevertheless, substantial efforts are still required to boost resilience and diversify energy supplies to prevent oil shocks from destabilizing the world economy.

On Tuesday, ahead of the IMF’s trade forecast, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against more than 50 individuals, entities and vessels allegedly involved in illicit maritime transport and sanctions evasion, in response to the recent escalation of hostilities in the Middle East. The action aims to increase economic pressure on Tehran and dismantle a network linked to Mohamad Hosein Shamjani.

The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it seeks to disrupt and weaken the illicit maritime transport and sanctions-evasion network associated with Mohamad Hosein Shamjani, an Iranian oil magnate, and to reinforce pressure on Iran after the resumption of what it called destabilizing attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Treasury Department is dismantling the financial infrastructure that allows the regime to continue threatening U.S. national security and global maritime transit,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, describing the Shamjani network as one of the regime’s most profitable engines.

The action increases to more than 200 the total number of persons, entities and vessels sanctioned in connection with this network. Those targeted include Hoseín Qorbani Zahed and Mohamad Reza Rahbar Madani, accused of providing currency exchange services to shell companies, and Ali Rajbarmadani, a dual Iranian-Russian national identified as a close business associate of Shamjani.

Also highlighted is Sea Lead Shipping PTE. Ltd. (Sea Lead), based in Singapore, along with its subsidiaries in Dubai, the Marshall Islands and India, which U.S. officials consider central to the network’s container shipping operations.

As a result of the designations, all property and property interests of the listed persons and entities that are in the United States or under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, all transactions by U.S. persons or originating in the United States that involve the property of the sanctioned parties are prohibited unless expressly authorized.

(With information from Europa Press)

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The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran overnight on Wednesday, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported, describing the targets as “Iranian military capabilities used to threaten ships transiting freely through the Strait of Hormuz.” Iranian state media reported explosions in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Chabahar, and in Ahvaz near the border with Iraq.

The overnight attacks came hours after an earlier wave carried out during the same Wednesday, making 15 July one of the most intense days of fighting since the United States and Israel began the war on 28 February.

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of parliament, warned in a statement published on Telegram that if Iran receives no benefits from the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States, “we have no reason to adhere to that understanding.” Ghalibaf said Iran “has never welcomed war, nor does it now,” while urging Iranians to maintain armed resistance and at the same time “use diplomatic and negotiation tools to achieve and consolidate national interests.”

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Iranian media reported explosions in Tehran, Iran’s capital

Iranian state outlets said air defense alerts were triggered in several parts of Tehran on Thursday morning and that explosions were heard in the north and west of the country.

The state news agency IRNA reported that, so far, no casualties have been recorded in Tehran. Additional explosions were heard in the western province of Lorestan and in Semnan in the north, IRNA and Mehr agency reported.

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Oil rises for a fourth consecutive day

Oil prices rose for a fourth straight day after recent U.S. strikes on Iranian military facilities, stoking fears of a regional conflict and further disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.

Brent crude was up 0.4% at $85.28 a barrel at 00:26 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 0.5% to $80.02 a barrel.

The price increase reflects disruption to shipping through the strait, which before the conflict handled about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas trade. Goldman Sachs warned Brent could exceed $110 a barrel in the fourth quarter if Gulf exports remain constrained.

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Kuwait intercepts Iranian drones and Bahrain activates air-raid alerts

Kuwait said on Thursday it was intercepting drones launched by Iran, while Bahrain sounded air-raid sirens, following another night of U.S. strikes against the Islamic Republic.

In a post on the social network X, the Kuwaiti military said it was “responding to hostile drone attacks following the infamous Iranian aggression.”

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged citizens and residents to “remain calm and move to the nearest safe location” after the sirens were activated.

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United Arab Emirates condemns Iran’s attacks

The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned Iran’s attacks against Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The UAE Foreign Ministry called them a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty of sister nations and a threat to their security and stability.”

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Kuwait says it intercepted 21 drones and four cruise missiles today from Iran

Kuwait’s Defense Ministry reported intercepting at least four cruise missiles and 21 drones from Iran on Wednesday.

“The Iranian aggression targeted several vital facilities, causing material damage,” a ministry spokesperson said. No injuries were reported.

Israel Defense Forces say they killed three Hezbollah operatives

The Israeli military reported on Wednesday that it had killed three armed Hezbollah operatives in the security zone of southern Lebanon.

According to the IDF, the troops identified the three operatives in the Beit Yahoun area carrying combat equipment. The IDF said the three were killed to neutralize the threat they posed to nearby Israeli soldiers.

Explosions near a U.S. consulate in Iraq

Several explosions were heard on Wednesday near the U.S. consulate in Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, AFP journalists reported.

Air defenses were activated near the consulate, which has been targeted by drone and projectile attacks during the Middle East war.

IMF warns oil supply could take months to normalize after Hormuz reopens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that global oil flows could take two to three months to return to relative normality once the Strait of Hormuz is reopened to shipping, and expressed concern about permanent output losses.

“Industry estimates suggest it will take between two and three months before a significant portion of oil flows can resume after a full reopening of the strait. A longer-term concern is that prolonged production disruptions could cause permanent output losses, especially where financing to restart wells is scarce,” the IMF said in its latest blog post.

The IMF added that the provisional peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran had pushed oil prices down as large amounts of crude were loaded onto ships waiting in the area, but the recent escalation has put renewed pressure on supply.

Airlines resume some Middle East flights, but disruptions persist

More airlines are restoring flights to parts of the Middle East, though some suspensions remain in place.

SunExpress, the Turkish Airlines-Lufthansa joint venture, plans to resume its Antalya–Dubai route on 15 July.

U.S. carrier Delta plans to restart New York–Tel Aviv flights on 6 September, while the launch of its Boston–Tel Aviv service, scheduled for late October, has been postponed until further notice.

British Airways, owned by IAG, delayed resuming services to Doha until 1 August and to Riyadh until 8 August.

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Iran says it is focused on defense, not negotiations

The semi-official Tasnim agency quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei as saying Iran’s armed forces have shown that any aggression will be met with reciprocal responses.

“We have no plans to negotiate at the moment and are focused on defense,” the spokesperson added.

Baghaei said the provisional ceasefire agreed last month constitutes mutual obligations and that, while the United States continues to breach its commitments under that arrangement, Iran will refrain from fulfilling its own.

U.S. denies striking a civilian grain silo in Iran

The U.S. military rejected claims on Wednesday that its forces had struck a civilian grain silo in Iran. “On 14 July, U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets in Bandar Abbas, Khormuj, Ahvaz, Qeshm, Tunb, Bushehr and Kuh-e Stak to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” it said in a post on X.

Earlier, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB had reported that a wheat storage silo in the southwestern city of Hoveyzeh was hit by U.S. projectiles in the early hours of Wednesday.

Lebanon and Israel agree on structure for ‘pilot zones’ in southern Lebanon after talks in Rome

Lebanon and Israel concluded a new round of U.S.-mediated talks in Rome on Wednesday and agreed to implement the “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon outlined in their recent framework agreement, a U.S. official said.

“The talks concluded after two days of productive and positive discussions,” the official said, adding that participants agreed on the structure and guidelines for the pilot zones, which will be finalized and implemented in the coming days.

The U.S.-mediated negotiations in Rome followed a framework pact signed last month after five rounds of talks in Washington, with Lebanese negotiators seeking steps toward an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The pact aims to end the war, disarm Hezbollah, deploy Lebanese troops to the south and oversee a gradual Israeli pullback beginning with two pilot zones. Lebanon and Israel, which do not have formal relations, entered the talks after the Iran-backed Lebanese group drew the country into the regional war by attacking Israel in March.

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Wall Street posts gains after better-than-expected U.S. inflation data

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday morning after a producer price reading came in softer than expected, easing fears of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The producer price index fell 0.3% month-on-month in June, the first contraction since August 2025, reflecting lower energy prices during the period.

However, oil has resumed an upward trend in recent days amid growing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have undermined the ceasefire. About 15 minutes after the open, the Dow Jones was up 0.1% at 52,550.46, the S&P 500 had risen 0.4% to 7,573.84, and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.5% at 26,237.93.

The producer price data followed Tuesday’s consumer price report, which also showed inflation weaker than expected.

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U.S. releases video showing its latest strike against Iran

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) published video footage of its most recent round of strikes against Iran.

The command said the strikes, which had already been reported, targeted coastal defense systems and storage and launch sites for cruise missiles on Greater Tunb island.

U.S. says it redirected two vessels since restarting blockade

As previously reported, the United States restarted its naval blockade of Iranian ports at 16:00 Washington time (2000 GMT) on Tuesday.

CENTCOM posted on X that it has since redirected two commercial vessels.

Since restarting the naval blockade against Iranian ports 17 hours ago, U.S. forces have redirected 2 commercial vessels attempting to run the blockade. The U.S. military remains vigilant and prepared to ensure full compliance. pic.twitter.com/E00JAlmBua

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026

Iran’s foreign minister attended the funeral of Qatar’s former emir in Doha

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, traveled to Doha to attend the funeral of Qatar’s former emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Iranian ISNA agency reported.

The minister’s visit to Qatar followed repeated Iranian strikes on what Tehran says were U.S. targets in that country — the latest on Sunday, the day the former emir’s death was announced.

Qatar has served as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during the war.

Indian seafarers suffer the highest casualties in the Gulf maritime crisis

At least 13 Indian nationals have died and three remain missing in attacks on commercial ships in the Gulf since the war began in February, government sources told EFE, the highest number among identified nationalities so far. The latest case was confirmed on Tuesday by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which reported the death of one seafarer and ten injured after an attack on the tankers MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa while transiting the Strait of Hormuz — an attack the UAE attributed to Iranian cruise missiles.

The two vessels together carried 30 Indian seafarers among a total crew of 46. Although there have also been Filipino, Thai and Indonesian casualties among crew members attacked in the area, no other nationality reaches the Indian total. India is the world’s second-largest supplier of certified seafarers, with about 300,000 active workers, according to the Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.

The string of casualties — which includes the deaths of three Indian crew members in a U.S. strike on the tanker MT Settebello in June and the disappearance of a seafarer after the attack on the GFS Galaxy — prompted the Indian government to launch a special operation to locate and assist every Indian seafarer navigating the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.

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A drone struck Iraq’s Grand Faw port during the prime minister’s U.S. visit

An unmanned aerial vehicle of unknown origin struck the Grand Faw port on Wednesday without causing casualties or material damage, Iraqi officials said, as Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi was visiting the United States to negotiate an economic and investment partnership with Washington.

The Iraqi Ports Company said in a statement the device hit an open area of the port’s container yard at the country’s southern end, without affecting workers, equipment, or facilities, and operations continued normally. Security authorities launched an investigation to determine the circumstances, though the statement did not specify whether the drone was launched from Iraqi territory — where Iran-aligned militias operate — or from Iran amid reciprocal strikes in the Persian Gulf.

This was the first such incident at Grand Faw since the war began in late February. The deep-water port, capable of receiving large merchant ships with a more than 19-meter draft, is central to Iraq’s plan to diversify its economy and become a regional logistics hub. The incident coincided with Al-Zaidi’s first visit to Washington, where he seeks support to stabilize Iraq, disarm Shiite militias, and attract U.S. investment.

U.S. completed another wave of strikes on Greater Tunb island

The U.S. military said on Wednesday it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iranian targets, “further degrading Iran’s ability to attack commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.”

CENTCOM said on X that it “delivered precision munitions against coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb island during the 90-minute strike wave.”

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European stocks fall as oil prices rise

European markets retreated on Wednesday despite the oil rally, with investors watching developments in the Middle East. By midday, the FTSE 100 was down 0.2%, the CAC 40 fell 0.2%, and the DAX dropped 0.8%, while Brent rose 1.1% to $85.63 a barrel after new U.S. strikes on Iran and the reimposition of the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.

In Asia, technology stocks powered a strong rebound: Seoul closed up 6.2% — after gaining as much as 7% intraday — led by an 8.8% jump in SK hynix, and inflation data from the U.S. that was softer than expected eased rate-hike fears. Tokyo, Hong Kong and other markets also posted gains, though Shanghai fell 0.3% after weaker-than-expected Chinese growth figures.

Wall Street’s positive tone — supported by solid quarterly results from major banks — and President Trump’s shift on tariffs for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz also buoyed Asian sentiment, although IBM plunged more than 25% after disappointing results.

U.S. military says it resumed daytime strikes on Iran as part of escalation

The U.S. military said it began a new wave of strikes against Iran at 1000 GMT on Wednesday.

“The strikes aim to further weaken the military capabilities that Iranian forces have used to attack merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. Central Command said in a post on X.

At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026

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Iran executed a man arrested during January protests

Iranian authorities executed a man on Wednesday accused of setting fire to government and police facilities during the January protests in Isfahan province, Mizan News — linked to the judiciary — reported.

The report says Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld the sentence. Judicial authorities allege that on 9 January he threw Molotov cocktails at the governor’s office in Dehaghan and the central police station, and incited others to attack police.

Official statements cite surveillance footage and the accused’s confessions, and claim Amini Dehaghani attempted to use a rifle taken from police during the protests.

Oil rises again amid Middle East military escalation

U.S. benchmark WTI rose $0.86 to trade at $80.20 a barrel, while Brent advanced $1.15 to $85.88 a barrel.

On Tuesday, oil closed up 2% and reached a one-month high, driven by attacks that worsened supply difficulties in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Brent and WTI have moved higher in line with the escalation of attacks, but the size of the move will likely moderate as the market waits for any shift in posture from the U.S. or Iran,” said June Goh, senior oil market analyst at Sparta Commodities, speaking to Reuters.

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U.S. says it killed seven military personnel in strikes in southeastern Iran

The Iranian army said it will respond to the attack on the Bambour barracks in Iranshahr, calling it “a cowardly aggression.” “A decisive response will be given to this crime at the appropriate time,” the statement cited by Tasnim said.

According to the military statement, 13 U.S. missiles struck facilities at the Bambour barracks, killing seven members of the 388th Brigade and leaving several wounded. The army said “passive defense measures” limited the number of casualties.

The statement added that the U.S. strikes “sought to cause the largest possible number of casualties,” hitting a guest house, guard posts and accommodation areas at the base.

Death of an Indian seafarer missing after attack off Oman confirmed

An Indian national who had been missing following an attack on the merchant vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman has died, his father-in-law confirmed on Wednesday, Reuters reported. Of the 11 Indian crew members aboard, 10 were rescued, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.

A former Iranian foreign minister urged a ground assault on a U.S. base and taking hostages

Former Iranian foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki proposed a ground offensive against a U.S. military base in the Middle East and taking hostages to transport them to Iranian territory.

“My proposal is to launch a ground attack on one of the U.S. bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and take them to Iran,” Mottaki, now a member of parliament, said.

Marco Rubio and Jordan’s foreign minister discussed Iranian attacks on ships in the Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he met with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss regional security issues, including “Iran’s ongoing attacks on vessels and countries in the region.”

UN Security Council votes to continue monitoring Houthi attacks in the Red Sea

The U.N. Security Council passed a resolution extending U.N. monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for six months.

The measure was approved by 13 votes in favor, with China and Russia abstaining, and requires the U.N. secretary-general to provide monthly reports to the Council on the situation.

The Yemeni Houthi rebel group began attacking vessels in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying its targets were ships linked to Israel in response to the Gaza conflict.

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Iran-linked vessels left the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the U.S. blockade

On Tuesday, the number of ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz increased, most linked to Iranian trade, ahead of the U.S. blockade set to begin on Wednesday, according to shipping data. Kpler records show nine of the eleven vessels that crossed that day used the Iranian route.

Among the ships entering the strait were three empty oil tankers: one Aframax and two larger vessels. On the outbound side, data show a VLCC carried 2 million barrels of crude oil, a medium tanker carried refined products, and two other ships transported liquefied petroleum gas.

Traffic also included a methanol tanker and a bulk carrier with iron ore, both departing the Gulf on Tuesday.

Jordanian army says it shot down three missiles launched by Iran

Jordan’s military said its air defense systems intercepted and shot down three ballistic missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory. In an official statement, authorities said Royal Engineers teams managed the debris from the missiles that fell in various areas, following technical and safety protocols, and secured the affected sites to protect people and property.

“The Jordanian Armed Forces reject any violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty or the use of its airspace to threaten its security and stability,” the military said, adding that it is maintaining the highest level of aerial vigilance.

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps struck Gulf countries after CENTCOM operation

Iran’s military announced in the early hours of Wednesday that it carried out new drone strikes against U.S. military installations in the Middle East amid the latest escalation between Tehran and Washington. A statement distributed by Tasnim, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan — where F-18 jets, accommodations and U.S. equipment depots were located — was struck with drones.

The IRGC defended the operation, called “Lightning,” saying “the era of slaps in the face is over” and that any action against Iran’s land, waters or airspace “will not go unanswered or without a proportional cost.”

The IRGC also reported strikes by its Navy and Aerospace Force against a U.S. warehouse at the Shaykh Isa base in Bahrain and against U.S. drones at the Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait. According to the statement, “in a simultaneous operation with missiles and drones, Navy and Aerospace Force fighters destroyed several depots of weapons and spare parts for enemy ships and aircraft at Shaykh Isa base in Bahrain.”

The military note also said they “attacked the ramp where enemy MQ-9 drones were deployed at Ali Al Salem base in Kuwait, destroying or damaging several of them.”

Iran: the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until “U.S. evils end”

The IRGC announced the strategic waterway will remain closed until U.S. actions cease, the organization said on Tuesday. The military accused U.S. forces of attacking Iranian bases “under the pretext of striking violating ships” that attempted to transit the strait, “to hide their defeat and inability.”

The IRGC statement said “no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or to accompany the United States,” and added that as a result “there were naturally no impacts” during the operation.

White House: “Divisions in Iran show success of Trump’s policy”

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller said internal divisions among Iran’s leaders reflect the success of President Donald Trump’s policy toward Tehran. Miller made the remarks in an interview with Fox News.

The U.S. official said Iran’s leadership is currently facing “huge rifts the size of cannons” after decades of unity. Miller insisted the United States is urging Iran to support a peace program and abandon its nuclear ambitions.

Pezeshkian vows to defend “every inch” of Iran amid renewed escalation with U.S.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will defend “every inch” of its territory amid rising tensions with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he had eliminated much of Iran’s military capabilities. “We will defend every inch of our homeland with our actions,” Pezeshkian told state television.

The president’s comments came amid increasing hostilities, after U.S. strikes in southern Iran following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. targets in the region.

“His rhetoric continues, but the question is: have they achieved their objectives on the battlefield?” Pezeshkian challenged, referring to Trump’s statements and U.S. military actions.

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Estados Unidos realizó una nueva serie de ataques contra Irán durante la noche del miércoles, informó el Comando Central de las Fuerzas Armadas de ese país (CENTCOM). El mando indicó que los blancos eran “capacidades militares iraníes utilizadas para amenazar el tránsito de buques por el estrecho de Ormuz”. Medios estatales iraníes informaron explosiones en las ciudades portuarias de Bandar Abbas y Chabahar, y también en Ahvaz, cerca de la frontera con Irak.

Los bombardeos nocturnos siguieron a una primera tanda de ataques ocurrida horas antes, lo que convirtió al 15 de julio en uno de los días de mayor intensidad bélica desde el inicio del conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Israel el 28 de febrero.

El principal negociador iraní, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, presidente del Parlamento, advirtió en Telegram que si Irán no obtiene beneficios del memorando de entendimiento con Estados Unidos “no tenemos razón para adherirnos a ese entendimiento”. Ghalibaf afirmó que Irán “no desea la guerra” pero llamó a mantener la resistencia armada al tiempo que se emplean “herramientas de diplomacia y negociación” para defender los intereses nacionales.

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El petróleo sube por cuarto día consecutivo

Los precios del petróleo registraron su cuarta jornada al alza tras los recientes ataques estadounidenses a instalaciones iraníes, lo que avivó temores a una ampliación del conflicto regional y a interrupciones en el tránsito por el estrecho de Ormuz, informó Reuters.

El Brent subió 0,4% hasta 85,28 dólares por barril a las 00:26 GMT, mientras que el West Texas Intermediate (WTI) avanzó 0,5% y cotizó en 80,02 dólares por barril.

El incremento responde en parte a la interrupción del flujo comercial en el estrecho, que antes de la crisis gestionaba cerca de una quinta parte del comercio mundial de petróleo y gas natural licuado. Goldman Sachs advirtió que, si las exportaciones del Golfo permanecen restringidas, el Brent podría superar los 110 dólares en el cuarto trimestre.

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Kuwait intercepta drones iraníes y Bahréin activa sus alertas antiaéreas

Kuwait informó que estaba interceptando drones lanzados supuestamente por Irán, mientras que en Bahréin se activaron sirenas antiaéreas tras otra noche de ataques entre Estados Unidos e Irán.

En un comunicado en X, el ejército kuwaití dijo que respondía a “ataques hostiles con drones” tras lo que calificó como una agresión iraní. El Ministerio del Interior de Bahréin pidió a la población mantener la calma y dirigirse a lugares seguros tras la activación de las sirenas.

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Emiratos Árabes Unidos condenó los ataques de Irán

Emiratos Árabes Unidos condenó los ataques atribuidos a Irán contra Bahréin, Kuwait y Jordania, y el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores los calificó como una “violación flagrante de la soberanía” y una amenaza para la seguridad y la estabilidad de esos países.

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Kuwait afirma haber interceptado hoy 21 drones y cuatro misiles de crucero procedentes de Irán

El Ministerio de Defensa de Kuwait informó que interceptó al menos cuatro misiles de crucero y 21 drones procedentes de Irán. Un portavoz indicó que la agresión apuntó a “varias instalaciones vitales” y causó daños materiales; no se reportaron heridos.

Las FDI afirman haber abatido a tres operativos de Hezbollah

El ejército israelí informó que abatió a tres combatientes de Hezbollah en la zona de Beit Yahoun, en el sur del Líbano, afirmando que los atacantes representaban una amenaza inmediata para soldados israelíes desplegados en la zona.

Explosiones cerca de un consulado de EEUU en Irak

Periodistas de AFP registraron varias explosiones cerca del consulado estadounidense en Erbil, en el Kurdistán iraquí. Se activaron defensas aéreas en las cercanías; el consulado ha sido objetivo de ataques con drones y proyectiles durante el conflicto.

El FMI advirtió que la oferta de petróleo tardará meses en normalizarse tras la reapertura de Ormuz

El Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) advirtió que, incluso si el estrecho de Ormuz se reabre, el flujo de petróleo podría tardar entre dos y tres meses en volver a niveles relativos de normalidad y mostró preocupación por pérdidas permanentes de producción si las interrupciones se prolongan y falta financiación para reactivar pozos.

El organismo indicó que el acuerdo provisional de paz entre Estados Unidos e Irán redujo temporalmente los precios por la existencia de grandes volúmenes de crudo en buques esperando salida, pero que la reciente escalada vuelve a presionar la oferta.

Las aerolíneas reanudan algunos vuelos a Oriente Medio, pero persisten las interrupciones

Algunas aerolíneas han comenzado a reanudar rutas hacia Oriente Medio, aunque otras mantienen suspensiones por razones de seguridad.

SunExpress, alianza entre Turkish Airlines y Lufthansa, planeó reanudar la ruta Antalya-Dubái el 15 de julio. Delta prevé retomar vuelos entre Nueva York y Tel Aviv el 6 de septiembre, mientras que su nueva ruta Boston-Tel Aviv fue pospuesta. British Airways aplazó la reanudación de vuelos a Doha y Riad hasta inicios de agosto.

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Irán dice estar enfocado en la defensa y no en negociaciones

La agencia Tasnim citó al vocero de la cancillería iraní, Esmaeil Baghaei, quien afirmó que las fuerzas armadas demostraron que cualquier agresión será respondida de forma recíproca y que “no hay planes de negociación por el momento, estamos enfocados en la defensa”.

Baghaei añadió que el alto el fuego provisional acordado el mes anterior constituye obligaciones mutuas y que Irán condicionará su cumplimiento al respeto de los compromisos por parte de Estados Unidos.

EEUU niega haber atacado un depósito civil de trigo en Irán

El ejército estadounidense rechazó versiones que señalaban que sus fuerzas habían atacado un silo civil de trigo en Irán y afirmó que, el 14 de julio, atacaron objetivos militares en Bandar Abbas, Khormuj, Ahvaz, Qeshm, Tunb, Bushehr y Kuh-e Stak para degradar la capacidad de Irán de afectar el tráfico comercial en el estrecho de Ormuz.

Anteriormente la televisión estatal iraní IRIB había informado que un silo de Hoveyzeh fue alcanzado por proyectiles en la madrugada.

Líbano e Israel acuerdan la estructura de “zonas piloto” en el sur libanés tras negociaciones en Roma

Líbano e Israel completaron una ronda de negociaciones mediadas por Estados Unidos en Roma, en la que acordaron la estructura y directrices para implantar las “zonas piloto” en el sur del Líbano, parte de un pacto marco destinado a facilitar un retiro gradual de fuerzas israelíes y el despliegue de tropas libanesas en zonas convenidas.

Un funcionario estadounidense señaló que las conversaciones fueron “productivas y positivas” y que el proceso se finalizará e implementará en los próximos días.

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Wall Street registra alzas tras mejores datos de inflación en EEUU

Las bolsas de Wall Street subieron el miércoles luego de datos de inflación más suaves de lo esperado, lo que alivió temores sobre posibles alzas de tasas por parte de la Reserva Federal. El índice de precios al productor cayó 0,3% mensual en junio, la primera contracción desde agosto de 2025, impulsada por la caída de los precios de la energía.

Sin embargo, el petróleo volvió a subir debido a la tensión entre Estados Unidos e Irán. A poco de la apertura, el Dow Jones subía 0,1%, el S&P 500 0,4% y el Nasdaq 0,5%.

El dato del índice de precios al productor se conoció un día después de cifras del índice de precios al consumidor también por debajo de lo previsto.

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El video de EEUU que muestra su último ataque contra Irán

CENTCOM publicó un video correspondiente a su más reciente ronda de ataques contra Irán. El comando afirmó que los bombardeos apuntaron a sistemas de defensa costera y a sitios de almacenamiento y lanzamiento de misiles crucero en la isla Gran Tunb.

EEUU dice haber redirigido dos buques desde que retomó el bloqueo

Estados Unidos reinició un bloqueo naval a puertos iraníes el martes a las 16:00 hora de Washington (20:00 GMT) y, según CENTCOM, desde entonces ha redirigido a dos buques comerciales que intentaron eludir el bloqueo.

Since restarting the naval blockade against Iranian ports 17 hours ago, U.S. forces have redirected 2 commercial vessels attempting to run the blockade. The U.S. military remains vigilant and prepared to ensure full compliance.

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026

El canciller iraní asistió al funeral del ex emir de Qatar en Doha

El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Irán, Abbas Araqchi, viajó a Doha para asistir al funeral del ex emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, informó la agencia ISNA. La visita se produjo en un momento de ataques reiterados de Irán contra lo que Teherán consideró instalaciones estadounidenses en la región.

Qatar ha actuado como mediador entre Washington y Teherán durante el conflicto.

Los marineros indios registran el mayor número de víctimas en la crisis marítima del Golfo

Al menos trece ciudadanos indios murieron y tres permanecen desaparecidos en ataques contra buques comerciales en el Golfo desde febrero, según fuentes citadas por EFE, la cifra más alta entre las nacionalidades identificadas. El Ministerio de Exteriores de India confirmó la muerte de un marinero y reportó diez heridos tras un ataque a los petroleros MT Al Bahiyah y MT Mombasa en el estrecho de Ormuz.

Los dos buques transportaban en conjunto 30 marineros indios, dentro de una tripulación total de 46. India es también uno de los mayores proveedores mundiales de marinos certificados, con cerca de 300.000 trabajadores activos, según el Seafarer Workforce Report 2026.

Ante la serie de incidentes, el gobierno indio activó un operativo especial para localizar y asistir a marinos nacionales que naveguen por el Golfo Pérsico, el estrecho de Ormuz y el golfo de Omán.

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Un dron impactó en el puerto iraquí de Gran Faw durante la visita del primer ministro a EEUU

Un dron de origen indeterminado impactó en una zona abierta del patio de contenedores del puerto de Gran Faw sin causar víctimas ni daños materiales, informaron autoridades iraquíes. El incidente ocurrió mientras el primer ministro Ali al Zaidi visitaba Estados Unidos para negociar asociaciones económicas e inversiones.

La Autoridad Portuaria indicó que las operaciones continúan con normalidad y que se inició una investigación para determinar el origen del artefacto, aunque no precisó si fue lanzado desde territorio iraquí o desde Irán.

Es el primer incidente de este tipo contra Gran Faw desde el inicio del conflicto. El puerto es clave en la estrategia de Irak para diversificar su economía y convertirse en un nodo logístico regional.

EEUU completó una nueva oleada de ataques contra Irán en la isla de Gran Tunb

El ejército estadounidense informó que ejecutó una oleada de ataques contra objetivos iraníes en la isla Gran Tunb, con municiones de precisión dirigidas a sistemas de defensa costera y a sitios de almacenamiento y lanzamiento de misiles crucero, con el objetivo de reducir la capacidad de Irán para atacar el tráfico comercial en el estrecho de Ormuz.

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Las acciones europeas caen ante el alza de los precios del petróleo

Los mercados europeos retrocedieron el miércoles pese al repunte del petróleo, en un contexto de atención al conflicto en Oriente Medio. Al mediodía, el FTSE 100 cayó 0,2%, el CAC 40 perdió 0,2% y el DAX cedió 0,8%; el Brent avanzó 1,1% hasta 85,63 dólares por barril tras nuevos ataques y la reimposición del bloqueo naval.

En Asia, las tecnológicas impulsaron un rebote, con Seúl subiendo 6,2% gracias a un alza en SK hynix, mientras Tokio, Hong Kong y otras plazas también registraron ganancias, aunque Shanghái cayó 0,3% tras datos de crecimiento por debajo de lo previsto.

El buen desempeño en Wall Street, apoyado por resultados sólidos de grandes bancos, y decisiones políticas de Estados Unidos también influyeron en el ánimo de los mercados asiáticos.

El ejército de EEUU dice que reanudó los ataques diurnos contra Irán como parte de su escalada

El ejército estadounidense informó que inició una nueva oleada de ataques contra Irán a las 10:00 GMT del miércoles, con el objetivo de debilitar capacidades militares que, según el Mando Central, han sido utilizadas para atacar buques mercantes en el estrecho de Ormuz.

At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 15, 2026

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Irán ejecutó a un hombre arrestado durante las protestas de enero

Las autoridades iraníes ejecutaron a un hombre acusado de incendiar instalaciones gubernamentales y policiales durante las protestas de enero en la provincia de Isfahán, informó Mizan News, vinculado al poder judicial. Según el reporte, Mohammad Amini Dehaghani fue ahorcado tras la ratificación de la sentencia por el Tribunal Supremo; las autoridades señalaron pruebas como grabaciones y confesiones.

El petróleo vuelve a subir por la escalada militar en Medio Oriente

El WTI sumó 86 centavos y cotizó en 80,20 dólares por barril, mientras que el Brent avanzó 1,15 dólares hasta 85,88 dólares por barril. El martes, el petróleo cerró con un alza del 2%, su máximo en un mes, por temores a problemas de suministro en el estrecho de Ormuz.

Analistas señalaron que los aumentos reflejan la escalada de ataques, aunque esperan que la magnitud del movimiento se modere mientras los mercados evalúan la evolución de la situación entre Estados Unidos e Irán.

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EEUU abatió a siete militares en ataques en el sudeste de Irán

El ejército iraní informó que siete miembros de la Brigada 388 murieron por impactos de 13 misiles estadounidenses contra el cuartel de Bambour en Iranshahr, y aseguró que hubo varios heridos. El comunicado describió el ataque como una “agresión cobarde” y advirtió de una respuesta “decisiva” en el momento que consideren oportuno.

Las autoridades señalaron que medidas de defensa pasiva mitigaron el número de víctimas y acusaron a Estados Unidos de apuntar deliberadamente a áreas de alojamiento y puestos de guardia.

Se confirmó la muerte de un marinero indio desaparecido tras un ataque frente a las costas de Omán

Un marinero indio que permanecía desaparecido tras el ataque al buque GFS Galaxy frente a Omán fue confirmado muerto por su familia, según Reuters. De los 11 marineros indios a bordo, 10 fueron rescatados, informó el Ministerio de Exteriores de India.

Un ex canciller de Irán instó a un ataque terrestre contra una base estadounidense y a tomar rehenes

El ex ministro de Relaciones Exteriores iraní Manouchehr Mottaki propuso realizar una ofensiva terrestre contra una base estadounidense en la región y capturar prisioneros para trasladarlos a Irán. Mottaki, que hoy es diputado, dijo que su propuesta incluiría tomar a 100 estadounidenses y llevarlos al país.

Marco Rubio y el canciller jordano discutieron los ataques iraníes contra buques en Medio Oriente

El secretario de Estado de EE. UU., Marco Rubio, informó que se reunió con el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores jordano Ayman Safadi para abordar la seguridad regional, incluidos “los continuos ataques de Irán contra embarcaciones y países de la región”.

El Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU votó a favor de continuar supervisando los ataques de los hutíes en el Mar Rojo

El Consejo de Seguridad aprobó una resolución que extiende por seis meses la supervisión de la ONU sobre los ataques de los hutíes en el Mar Rojo. La votación fue de trece votos a favor, con China y Rusia absteniéndose, y exige informes mensuales del secretario general sobre la situación.

Los hutíes comenzaron a atacar embarcaciones en el Mar Rojo a finales de 2023, argumentando que sus blancos estaban vinculados a Israel en respuesta al conflicto en Gaza.

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Buques vinculados a Irán abandonaron el estrecho de Ormuz antes del bloqueo estadounidense

El martes se observó un aumento en el número de buques que transitaron por el estrecho de Ormuz antes de la entrada en vigor del bloqueo estadounidense; la mayoría estaban vinculados al comercio iraní, según datos de transporte marítimo de Kpler.

De los once buques que cruzaron la ruta ese día, nueve lo hicieron por la vía iraní. Entre ellos había tres petroleros vacíos (un Aframax y dos de gran tamaño). En las salidas se registró un VLCC con 2 millones de barriles, un petrolero mediano con productos refinados y dos buques con gas licuado de petróleo, además de un cisterna con metanol y un granelero con mineral de hierro.

El Ejército jordano afirmó haber derribado tres misiles lanzados por Irán

El Ejército de Jordania informó que sus defensas aéreas interceptaron y derribaron tres misiles balísticos que ingresaron a su espacio aéreo desde territorio vinculado a Irán. Las autoridades gestionaron los restos en varios puntos y aseguraron las zonas afectadas para proteger a la población.

El comunicado subrayó que las fuerzas jordanas rechazan cualquier violación de su soberanía y mantienen vigilancia aérea con el máximo nivel de preparación.

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La Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán atacó a los países del Golfo tras la operación del CENTCOM de EEUU

La Guardia Revolucionaria informó de bombardeos con drones y ataques simultáneos contra instalaciones estadounidenses en la región, entre ellas la base aérea de Al Azraq en Jordania, depósitos en la base Sheij Isa de Bahréin y la base Ali al Salem en Kuwait. En su comunicado, la Guardia defendió la operación y advirtió que cualquier acción contra suelo, aguas o espacio aéreo iraní no quedará sin respuesta.

Irán: el estrecho de Ormuz permanecerá cerrado hasta que “se acaben los males de Estados Unidos”

La Guardia Revolucionaria declaró que mantendrá el cierre del estrecho de Ormuz hasta que cesen las acciones de Estados Unidos, y aseguró que durante su operación no hubo barcos que intentaran violar el bloqueo ni impactos durante la maniobra.

Casa Blanca: “Las divisiones en Irán demuestran el éxito de la política de Trump”

Stephen Miller, subjefe de gabinete de la Casa Blanca, afirmó en una entrevista que las fracturas internas en el liderazgo iraní son una prueba del supuesto éxito de la política del presidente Donald Trump hacia Teherán, y dijo que Estados Unidos insta a Irán a apoyar un programa de paz y renunciar a ambiciones nucleares.

Pezeshkian aseguró defender “cada centímetro” de Irán en medio de nueva escalada con EEUU

El presidente iraní, Masud Pezeshkian, aseguró que Irán defenderá “cada centímetro” de su territorio tras la escalada con Estados Unidos. Sus declaraciones respondieron a afirmaciones del presidente estadounidense sobre la reducción de capacidades militares iraníes, y Pezeshkian cuestionó si EE. UU. ha alcanzado sus objetivos en el terreno.

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U.S. armed forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iran this Wednesday, CENTCOM confirmed, saying the operation was ordered by President Donald Trump.

The military command operating in the Middle East said U.S. forces carried out the offensive against “Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance installations” with the aim of further degrading the regime’s ability to “threaten innocent mariners operating commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.”

They added: “CENTCOM used precision munitions to strike targets at multiple locations, including Bandar Abbas.” In a statement posted earlier on the social platform X, CENTCOM reported that “at 3:00 p.m. ET, U.S. forces launched operations for a second wave of strikes against Iran” that same Wednesday.

The new offensive came after Washington confirmed it had reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and coasts and announced the diversion of two commercial vessels that, according to the Pentagon, tried to evade the restrictions imposed by the United States.

Since the resumption of military operations, the conflict has spread across several fronts in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had struck U.S. Fifth Fleet positions in Bahrain, while Bahraini authorities reported intercepting projectiles aimed at civilian targets. Jordan also confirmed its air defenses shot down three missiles launched by Iran toward its territory.

Tensions also reached northern Iraq, where explosions were reported overnight near the U.S. consulate in Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Kurdistan region. So far, authorities have not reported casualties or provided details on the scope of those incidents.

At the same time, President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric toward Tehran and warned the military campaign could expand in the coming days if the Iranian regime does not agree to resume negotiations. “Next week the situation will be very bad for them,” he said in an interview with Fox News.

Despite the escalation in fighting, diplomatic channels have not been completely closed. However, the speaker of Iran’s Parliament and the regime’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the memorandum signed with Washington lost validity after the U.S. decision to reimpose the naval blockade.

“A memorandum of understanding only makes sense when its clauses are valid and are honored. If Iran does not receive any benefit from the agreement, we have no reason to respect it,” he said.

The center of the confrontation remains the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic passage through which a significant portion of the world’s oil and gas trade is transported. Iran again restricted transit through the route after accusing the United States of failing to honor the agreed commitments, while Washington responded with new military operations and the reinstatement of maritime restrictions on Iranian ports.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the strikes aim to reduce the regime’s military capacity to threaten commercial shipping. In recent hours, Iranian state media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Bandar Imam Khomeini and later in Bushehr, the city that hosts the country’s only civilian nuclear power plant.

The conflict has also begun to affect civilians and maritime transport in the region. A Norwegian tanker suffered an explosion off the coast of Oman caused by a device of undetermined origin, while Kuwait reported that one of its naval vessels was hit during an Iranian attack with missiles and drones, an incident that left four crew members injured.

Trump also announced he had abandoned plans to impose a 20% levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a measure proposed days earlier. Instead, he said he would pursue trade and investment agreements with Washington’s Gulf allies.

According to the Iranian regime, the U.S. bombings resumed last week have killed at least 30 civilians, while the country’s Armed Forces reported that another seven military personnel died during the strikes carried out this Wednesday. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that his country would respond “harshly” if Iran decides to extend its attacks to Israeli territory.

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The United States Department of the Treasury on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an international network of Iranian and Russian nationals and on entities based in Iran, Russia and Nigeria, accusing them of helping Tehran acquire weapons. The move is part of an intensified economic and military pressure campaign the U.S. has stepped up in recent weeks after talks with Iran collapsed.

According to the Treasury, Wednesday’s targets “demonstrate Iran’s use of foreign aviation and transport firms, financial conduits and travel coordinators to conceal the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) role in the illicit procurement of material and the movement of personnel on a global scale.”

Wednesday’s actions follow a string of coordinated economic measures. On Tuesday, the Treasury sanctioned the maritime network of Hossein Shamkhani, described by Washington as the Iranian head of a business structure that manages strategic oil and arms operations for Tehran and Moscow. More than 50 entities were sanctioned that day, including shipping companies, vessels, digital wallets and individuals linked to Shamkhani.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced the freezing of over USD 130 million in digital asset wallets allegedly connected to the Central Bank of Iran. “The Treasury is dismantling the financial infrastructure that allows the regime to continue its threats to U.S. national security and to global navigation,” he said.

Alongside Tuesday’s sanctions, President Donald Trump reinstated a naval blockade on ships traveling to or from ports or coastal areas of Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the measure took effect at 4:00 p.m. New York time that day.

The resumption of the blockade followed the breakdown of talks begun under a provisional peace agreement signed on June 17 by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz—a vital route for global energy shipments—led to renewed attacks and the suspension of negotiations.

On July 8, Washington revoked the waiver that had allowed new sales of Iranian crude after a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz attributed to Tehran. Two days later, on July 10, it imposed additional sanctions on the financing network of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Jamenei. This week’s measures add to earlier actions in May against individuals and companies in China and Hong Kong accused of supporting Iran’s weapons sector, and to June sanctions against 11 people and entities for assisting the IRGC and Iranian military forces in obtaining arms. (With information from Reuters and Bloomberg)

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an international network of Iranian and Russian nationals, along with entities based in Iran, Russia and Nigeria, alleging they helped Tehran acquire weapons. The move adds to a sustained escalation of economic and military pressure Washington has increased in recent weeks following the collapse of negotiations with Iran.

According to the Treasury, Wednesday’s targets “illustrate Iran’s use of foreign aviation and transport companies, financial conduits and travel coordinators to conceal the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) role in illicit procurement and the movement of personnel worldwide.”

Wednesday’s actions are part of a string of coordinated economic measures. On Tuesday, the Treasury announced penalties against the shipping network of Hossein Shamkhani, described as the Iranian head of a business structure that Washington says manages strategic oil and arms operations for Tehran and Moscow. More than 50 entities were sanctioned that day, including shipping companies, vessels, digital wallets and individuals linked to Shamkhani.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also reported the freezing of over $130 million in digital asset wallets allegedly connected to the Central Bank of Iran. “The Treasury is dismantling the financial infrastructure that enables the regime to continue its threats to U.S. national security and to global navigation,” he said.

In parallel with Tuesday’s sanctions, President Donald Trump reactivated a naval blockade on vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports or coastal areas. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the measure took effect at 4:00 p.m. New York time that day.

The reinstatement follows the failure of talks conducted under a provisional peace agreement signed on June 17 by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz—a critical route for global energy flows—led to renewed attacks and the suspension of the dialogue.

This week’s sanctions mark a sharp reversal from the initial plan to reintegrate Iran into the global economy through licenses conditioned on compliance in various areas. After the memorandum was signed, Bessent had indicated that Iran would begin invoicing its oil sales in U.S. dollars.

On July 8, Washington revoked the waiver that had allowed new sales of Iranian crude following a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz attributed to Tehran. Two days later, on July 10, it imposed additional sanctions on the financing network of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Jamenei.

Wednesday’s measures add to earlier actions: in May, sanctions targeted individuals and companies in China and Hong Kong accused of supporting Iran’s weapons sector, and in June, sanctions were imposed on 11 people and entities for assisting the IRGC and Iranian military forces in obtaining armaments.

(Based on reporting from Reuters and Bloomberg)

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an international network of Iranian and Russian nationals, as well as on entities based in Iran, Russia and Nigeria, accused of helping Tehran acquire weaponry. The move adds to sustained economic and military pressure that Washington has stepped up in recent weeks following the collapse of negotiations with Iran.

According to the Treasury, Wednesday’s targets “illustrate how Iran uses foreign aviation and transport companies, financial conduits and travel coordinators to conceal the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) role in the illicit procurement of material and the global movement of personnel.”

Wednesday’s actions are part of a series of consecutive economic strikes. On Tuesday, the Treasury announced penalties against the shipping network of Hossein Shamkhani, described as the Iranian leader of a business network that, according to Washington, manages strategic oil and arms operations for Tehran and Moscow. That same day more than 50 entities were sanctioned, including shipping companies, vessels, digital wallets and individuals linked to Shamkhani.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also reported the freezing of more than USD 130 million in digital asset wallets allegedly tied to the Central Bank of Iran. “The Treasury is dismantling the financial infrastructure that allows the regime to continue threatening the national security of the United States and global navigation,” he said.

Alongside Tuesday’s sanctions, President Donald Trump reactivated a naval blockade on vessels transiting to or from Iranian ports or coastal areas. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the measure took effect at 4:00 p.m. New York time that day.

The resumption of the blockade follows the failure of talks launched under a provisional peace agreement signed on June 17 by Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy flows, led to renewed attacks and the suspension of negotiations.

This week’s sanctions mark an abrupt turn from the initial plan to reintegrate Iran into the global economy through licenses conditioned on compliance in various areas. After the memorandum of understanding was signed, Bessent had indicated that Iran would begin invoicing its oil sales in U.S. dollars.

On July 8, Washington revoked the waiver that had permitted new sales of Iranian crude, following a series of attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz attributed to Tehran. Two days later, on July 10, it imposed additional sanctions on the financing network of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Jamenei.

Wednesday’s measures add to earlier actions in May against individuals and companies in China and Hong Kong accused of supporting Iran’s weapons sector, and to June sanctions targeting 11 people and entities for assisting the IRGC and Iran’s military forces in obtaining armaments.

(With information from Reuters and Bloomberg)

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El Departamento del Tesoro de Estados Unidos anunció este miércoles sanciones contra una red internacional compuesta por nacionales iraníes y rusos y por entidades con sede en Irán, Rusia y Nigeria, a las que acusa de facilitar la adquisición de armamento por parte de Teherán. La medida se suma a una escalada de presión económica y militar que Washington ha intensificado tras el colapso de las negociaciones con Irán.

Según el Tesoro, los objetivos sancionados “ejemplifican el uso que hace Irán de empresas extranjeras de aviación y transporte, conductos financieros y coordinadores de viajes para ocultar el papel del Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islámica (IRGC) en la adquisición ilícita de material y en el movimiento de personal a escala global”.

Las medidas de este miércoles forman parte de una serie de acciones económicas encadenadas. El martes, el Tesoro anunció sanciones contra la red naviera vinculada a Hossein Shamkhani, señalado por Washington como el dirigente iraní de un entramado empresarial que, según el gobierno estadounidense, gestiona operaciones estratégicas de petróleo y armamento para Teherán y Moscú. Ese mismo día se sancionaron más de 50 entidades, entre ellas empresas navieras, buques, carteras digitales e individuos relacionados con Shamkhani.

El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, informó además del bloqueo de más de 130 millones de dólares en carteras de activos digitales presuntamente vinculadas al Banco Central de Irán. “El Tesoro está desmantelando la infraestructura financiera que permite al régimen continuar con sus amenazas a la seguridad nacional de Estados Unidos y a la navegación global”, declaró.

En paralelo a las sanciones, el presidente Donald Trump reactivó el bloqueo naval sobre buques que transiten hacia o desde puertos o zonas costeras iraníes. El Comando Central de Estados Unidos (CENTCOM) confirmó que la medida entró en vigor a las 16:00, hora de Nueva York, del día en que se anunció.

La reanudación del bloqueo ocurre tras el fracaso de las negociaciones iniciadas bajo un acuerdo provisional firmado el 17 de junio entre Trump y el presidente iraní Masoud Pezeshkian. Las tensiones por el control del estrecho de Ormuz —una vía esencial para el transporte energético mundial— derivaron en ataques renovados y en la suspensión de los diálogos.

Las sanciones de esta semana suponen un cambio brusco respecto al plan inicial de reintegrar a Irán en la economía global mediante licencias condicionadas al cumplimiento de diversas obligaciones. Tras la firma del memorando de entendimiento, Bessent había señalado que Irán comenzaría a facturar sus ventas de petróleo en dólares estadounidenses.

El 8 de julio, Estados Unidos revocó la dispensa que permitía nuevas ventas de crudo iraní, después de una serie de ataques a embarcaciones en el estrecho de Ormuz atribuidos a Teherán. Dos días después, el 10 de julio, se impusieron sanciones adicionales contra la red de financiación vinculada al líder supremo Mojtaba Jamenei.

Las medidas de este miércoles se suman a decisiones tomadas en mayo contra personas y empresas en China y Hong Kong acusadas de apoyar el sector armamentístico iraní, y a sanciones de junio contra 11 individuos y entidades por colaborar con el IRGC y otras fuerzas militares iraníes en la obtención de armamento.

(Con información de Reuters y Bloomberg)

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La Unión Europea decidió mantener el tope al precio del petróleo ruso en 44,10 dólares por barril hasta el 23 de julio mientras negocia un nuevo paquete de sanciones contra Moscú. Los representantes de los 27 Estados miembros alcanzaron ese acuerdo en una reunión en Bruselas para evitar un incremento automático del precio y ganar tiempo para consensuar las nuevas medidas.

La prórroga se aprobó pocas horas antes del vencimiento del plazo que, de no haberse ampliado, habría permitido elevar el límite y acercar el precio del crudo ruso al valor de mercado.

El mecanismo del tope, implantado a principios de año, debía revisarse a los seis meses, pero las conversaciones sobre el vigésimo primer paquete de sanciones motivaron una extensión temporal.

Los embajadores de la UE acordaron mantener el nivel vigente del precio tope mientras prosiguen las conversaciones sobre los aspectos técnicos y económicos del nuevo paquete. Fijaron el 23 de julio como fecha límite para lograr un acuerdo definitivo.

Entre los puntos en discusión están la inclusión de nuevas personas y entidades en listas negras, mayores restricciones comerciales y la posible ampliación de las prohibiciones de visado para ciudadanos rusos vinculados con el conflicto en Ucrania.

La Comisión Europea recordó que la Coalición del Tope de Precios del Petróleo, impulsada por los países del G7, creó este mecanismo para reducir los ingresos de Rusia sin provocar inestabilidad en los mercados energéticos. La normativa de la UE prohíbe a operadores y aseguradoras del bloque ofrecer servicios vinculados al crudo ruso que se comercialice por encima del tope fijado, con el objetivo de presionar financieramente a Moscú y, al mismo tiempo, proteger el suministro internacional.

El mecanismo contempla que, si no hay acuerdo, el precio del crudo ruso se situaría automáticamente un 15% por debajo del precio de mercado. Con las cotizaciones actuales, esa fórmula permitiría a Rusia vender a un precio superior al tope vigente, aumentar sus ingresos y reducir la eficacia de las sanciones de la UE y sus aliados.

Por ese motivo, el bloque consideró prioritario impedir que el límite se ajustara al alza, especialmente en un contexto de subidas de los precios internacionales del petróleo tras el estallido de la guerra en Oriente Medio.

En la misma cumbre, la Unión Europea y la India acordaron iniciar negociaciones para que Nueva Delhi se incorpore a Horizonte Europa, el principal programa europeo de investigación e innovación. También anunciaron la creación de un centro conjunto de innovación en vehículos eléctricos y una asociación para startups de tecnologías limpias durante la tercera reunión de su Consejo de Comercio y Tecnología en Bruselas.

En ese encuentro, ambas partes repasaron además los avances en la ratificación del tratado de libre comercio acordado en enero.

(Con información de AFP y Europa Press)

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