Trump Threatens Iran Infrastructure Strikes as Hormuz Spreads
Trump floated a “largest strike” option as Iran retaliated against U.S. targets across the Middle East.
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Earlier: Kemlu: 535,897 Indonesians in Middle East remain safeSeries: United States · Iran War Escalation · 5 chapters since Jul 23
Iran protests Ukraine after merchant ship attack in Caspian Sea
Tehran summoned Ukraine's chargé d'affaires and said the incident could widen the Russia-Ukraine war.
Katy Perry rebukes White House use of 'Firework' in strike video
What's new: Perry said she was not asked for permission and called the song's use with bombing footage a violation of its message.
Bloomberg, Antara News +1
Pentagon cuts Iran war death toll to 14, dropping 4 recent troops
What's new: the public database also reduced wounded troops to 420 from 482, fueling questions over how post-ceasefire casualties are counted.
Trump weighs broader Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic slows
Why it matters: Oil climbed above $100 a barrel, and the White House threatened to use about $2 billion in blocked Iranian funds for shipping damages.
Deputy coordinating minister deems PBB role in Palestine conflict ineffective
Indonesia is choosing peacekeeping over peacemaking while pressing the Palestine issue in the Board of Peace forum.
Republika, Tribunnews
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic nears a standstill
Why it matters: Oil topped $100 a barrel, US gasoline rose above $4 a gallon, and the Houthis opened a second shipping threat in the Red Sea.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Netanyahu heads to White House for July 28 meeting with Trump
Why it matters: The visit comes as strains have surfaced over the war with Iran and fraught negotiations on an Iran deal.
The Straits Times, CNN Indonesia +2
Houthis hit Saudi tankers, opening new front in Iran war
Why it matters: The attacks added pressure to oil routes through Bab el-Mandeb as Hormuz traffic was already near a halt.
Missile hit Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker near Strait of Hormuz
Why it matters: The strike hit a key energy shipping route as fighting between Washington and Tehran again disrupts Gulf traffic.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
US intel sees Iran’s new leader as more open to a nuclear bomb
Why it matters: the assessment could bolster President Donald Trump’s case for escalating the US military campaign against Iran.
IMO rejects US-Iran proposal for ship tolls in Hormuz
About 500 vessels remain trapped, and evacuations can resume only if Washington and Teheran guarantee no attacks.
Series: Strait of Hormuz · Shipping Security Crisis · 2 chapters since Jul 24US, Iran trade new strikes as oil tops $100 and Trump weighs escalation
What's new: Iran targeted US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as Washington carried out a 13th straight night of strikes.
Trump weighs larger Iran strike after 13 nights of U.S. attacks
Why it matters: Iran struck U.S. targets in Bahrain and Jordan, while oil swung from above $100 to below $92 on hopes for talks.
The New York Times, NPR
Trump weighs major Iran strike as Pakistan pushes peace channel
Why it matters: Reuters reported Pakistani mediation raised hopes of talks, helping lift stocks and ease oil prices.
Houthi Red Sea attacks push Yemen toward renewed war
Why it matters: A threat to Bab el-Mandeb, alongside disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, could squeeze oil exports and global trade routes.
Hormuz traffic thins as US-Iran strikes widen shipping threat
What's new: Only three commodity vessels crossed Tuesday, while Brent crude climbed above $100 as Red Sea tanker attacks added pressure.
The Business Times (Singapore), PBS NewsHour
Brent tops $100, Asian stocks slide as Iran war jolts markets
Why it matters: Higher oil is pushing up gasoline, shipping and grocery costs, while an AI-led tech selloff erased nearly $800 billion in one day.
Oil tops $100 as tanker attacks jolt stocks, lift Treasury yields
Why it matters: Higher energy prices are reviving inflation fears, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield above 4.7% and pressuring equities.
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic nears a halt
Why it matters: Oil climbed above $100 a barrel as attacks spread to Saudi tankers and vessels began avoiding Bab el-Mandeb.
Houthis threaten Saudi sea blockade as Red Sea oil route comes under strain
Why it matters: Bab el-Mandeb carried 7.4 million barrels a day in June, making it a key fallback route after Hormuz disruptions.
3 US troops killed in Iran attack, Trump threatens response
New: an Iranian missile hit a prefabricated barracks at Muwaffaq Salti Base in Jordan, injuring nearly 100 US personnel in the region.
CNN Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia +1
Iran launched drone strikes at US-linked sites in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait
What's new: Bahrain said it intercepted several Iranian drones, while Washington had not confirmed damage or casualties at the targeted facilities.
Brent crude tops $100 as Red Sea attacks jolt oil supply fears
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are pushing US gasoline back above $4 a gallon and could complicate central banks' inflation fight.
The New York Times, Republika
Trump weighs wider Iran strikes as Hormuz traffic nears standstill
Why it matters: Oil rose above $100 a barrel as attacks spread to Saudi tankers and ships began avoiding another key chokepoint.
Brent crude tops $100 as Red Sea tanker attacks jolt markets
Why it matters: Higher oil and bond yields are reviving inflation fears and pushing US gasoline prices back above $4 a gallon.
The New York Times, The Business Times (Singapore)
Trump threatens Iran, Houthis after Red Sea tanker strikes
Why it matters: The attacks pushed Brent crude above $100 and deepened risks to shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Trump threatens Iran after Houthi strike on 2 Saudi tankers
What's next: Trump warned of major US military punishment if the Houthis attack Saudi ships again.
Bloomberg, The Hill
Trump threatens Iranian bridges, power plants as strikes hit night 12
Why it matters: Tehran warned it could hit regional energy infrastructure tied to US interests if Washington carries out the threat.
CNBC, The Straits Times
Brent tops $100 as tanker attacks rattle stocks and bond yields
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are pushing US gas above $4 a gallon and raising fresh inflation risks for central banks.
US jobless claims fell to 187,000, lowest level since 1969
What's new: The reading came in far below the 215,000 forecast, signaling layoffs remain scarce despite higher oil prices.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour
Brent tops $100 after Houthi strikes hit 2 Saudi tankers
Why it matters: The attacks widened shipping disruption from the Red Sea to Hormuz, pushing Brent to $100.69 and WTI to $92.19.
The Business Times (Singapore), MarketWatch +1
House backs Iran war limits, but Senate blocks parallel measure
What's new: The House vote was symbolic, while oil rose above $100 a barrel as the renewed conflict fed election-year pressure on Republicans.
The New York Times, The Straits Times +2
US House backs $95 billion budget plan with Iran war funds
What's next: The 216-214 measure goes to the Senate, where Republicans would need it to unlock a simple-majority path later this summer.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Trump presses House GOP to back SAVE Act in $95B budget push
What's next: Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to move the measure through reconciliation, bypassing the need for Democratic votes in the Senate.
The New York Times, The Hill +1
Brent tops $100 as Iran conflict hits tankers and rattles stocks
Why it matters: Rising oil and Treasury yields pushed the S&P 500 toward its biggest drop in a month as traders priced in stagflation risks.
Trump threatens heavy US strike near Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
Why it matters: The warning points to possible escalation around Natanz as Tehran threatens to hit US and allied interests across the Middle East.
PBS NewsHour, CNBC +4
Brent tops $92 as US-Iran strikes and tanker reroutes rattle oil
Why it matters: Saudi crude tankers turned back in the Red Sea, raising shipping costs as US gasoline hit $4.06 and diesel jumped to $5.13.
Brent tops $92 as Iran conflict disrupts tanker routes
Why it matters: Three Saudi crude tankers turned back in the Red Sea, while US gasoline averaged $4.06 and diesel hit $5.13 a gallon.
Bloomberg, Fox News
Iran denies nuclear facility under Pickaxe Mountain
Tehran called U.S. and Israeli allegations a pretext for aggression as Donald Trump threatened a strike on the area.
Earlier: US continues strikes on Iranian military targets as Tehran threatens oil blockadeSeries: Iran · US Iran Escalation · 2 chapters since Jul 20Senators press Hegseth on Iran war as GOP seeks $95 billion package
Why it matters: The bill would steer $70 billion to the conflict, plus $10 billion each for farmers and voting-law changes.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5
Trump attends Dover transfer for 4 troops killed in Iran war
Why it matters: The deaths push confirmed U.S. military fatalities in the war to 18 as lawmakers press for funding and a clearer endgame.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +5
Peters blasts Hegseth as Iran war toll rises and Hormuz stays shut
Why it matters: The clash came as U.S. strikes hit a 10th straight night, three service members were reported killed and gas prices rose.
PBS NewsHour, Republika +1
Brent tops $92 as US-Iran strikes and tanker diversions rattle oil
Why it matters: Higher crude and diesel costs are already lifting US fuel prices, with gasoline averaging $4.06 a gallon and diesel at $5.13.
Rubio warns ASEAN that Iran control of Hormuz risks wider fallout
Why it matters: ASEAN ministers warned a full closure could hit Asia hardest because about 60% of the region’s energy supply moves through the strait.
Bloomberg, Channel News Asia +2
US gas tops $4 a gallon again as Iran war drives diesel above $5
Why it matters: Higher diesel costs are spreading beyond drivers, raising freight and airline surcharges and threatening broader inflation.
Trump threatens strikes on Iranian power plants over Hormuz attacks
Why it matters: Brent crude climbed above $94 a barrel as tanker reroutings spread from Hormuz to the Red Sea.
PBS NewsHour, The Straits Times +1
US bombs Sirik Port, Iran retaliates in Kuwait, Bahrain
The clashes widened to bases and Gulf territory, while one missile was also reported to hit the Komala headquarters in Erbil, Iraq.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
Trump warns US could act if Houthis enforce Saudi shipping blockade
Why it matters: Any disruption at Bab el-Mandeb would add to risks for oil and cargo routes already strained by Houthi attacks.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +1
Oil slips below $88 as Hormuz attacks keep traders on edge
Why it matters: Near-stalled tanker traffic and Red Sea threats put millions of barrels a day of supply at risk.
US hits Iran for 11th night as Trump threatens nuclear-site strike
Why it matters: Oil climbed to $94 and Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drones or missiles.
Bloomberg, Fox News
US puts Iran war cost at $37.5 billion as strikes hit day 10
Why it matters: The Pentagon warned it may cut training and other operations without a fast funding boost from Congress.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
Houthis impose Saudi shipping embargo, threaten Bab al-Mandeb
Why it matters: The strait carries about 12% of global trade, and Saudi has been routing more oil exports through the Red Sea.
Earlier: Houthi threaten Saudi oil facilities as Yemen conflict escalatesSeries: Houthi · Saudi Yemen Escalation · 3 chapters since Jul 14Brent tops $92 as Iran war lifts US gas back to $4 a gallon
Why it matters: tanker reroutings in the Red Sea and blocked Hormuz traffic are tightening fuel supplies from US pumps to Asian crude shipments.
U.S., Iran trade 11th day of strikes as Hormuz fight deepens
Why it matters: The fighting has pushed Brent above $92 a barrel, disrupted Gulf shipping and raised the risk of a wider regional war.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour
Army identifies Sgt. Michael Swinton, 30, killed at Iraq base
What's new: Swinton died during a controlled blast of a downed Iranian drone at Erbil Air Base, and another service member was injured.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
U.S. hit Iran for 10th night as Tehran struck Bahrain, Kuwait
Why it matters: attacks on Gulf infrastructure and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz are raising risks for global oil supplies and consumer fuel prices.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
Oil shock revives inflation fears as US-Iran fighting strains supply
Why it matters: BlackRock sees the conflict adding about 0.8 percentage points to global headline inflation, with Europe and parts of Asia most exposed.
2 tankers explode in Strait of Hormuz as Iran blames U.S. mines
Shipping traffic fell and global oil prices climbed above US$90 a barrel amid threats of an Iranian response.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +3
Gold rebounds to $4,033 as traders test key $4,000 support
Why it matters: Middle East fighting and oil swings could lift inflation and complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate path.
Gold climbs to $4,033 as Middle East war keeps inflation in focus
Why it matters: Traders are weighing higher energy costs against soft US data and the risk of further Federal Reserve tightening.
Asian LNG hits 4-month high as Hormuz traffic slows amid US-Iran clash
Why it matters: Spot LNG reached about $20.2 per mmBtu, roughly double prewar levels, while supertanker crossings and Gulf oil transfers fell.
US hits Iran for 10th straight night as troop death toll reaches 17
Why it matters: The strikes aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker traffic remains far below normal and oil prices have been jolted.
US hits Iran for 9th night as 3rd service member dies in conflict
Why it matters: Oil topped $90 a barrel as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz further disrupted shipping and widened regional risks.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +2
Oil jumps 4.6% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and both crude benchmarks gained about 16% for the week as tanker traffic faced new risks.
Oil surges 16% for week as US-Iran attacks threaten Gulf shipping
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49 as tanker traffic through Hormuz slowed and a Red Sea disruption risk grew.
Oil climbs more than 1% as Hormuz risks offset fresh US-Iran talks
What's new: Brent settled at $89.22 and U.S. crude at $83.23 after tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply.
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran attacks disrupt Hormuz oil traffic
Why it matters: The strait carries about one-fifth of global oil trade, and tanker transits fell to four on Sunday from eight a day earlier.
Brent tops $90 as US-Iran strikes choke Hormuz oil traffic
Why it matters: About one-fifth of global oil trade normally moves through the strait, and tanker traffic has already thinned.
US death toll in Iran conflict hits 17 after Iraq drone blast
What's new: Centcom reported another service member killed in Iraq and said remains found after the Jordan base strike are still being identified.
Gold holds near $4,000 as US-Iran clashes push Brent above $90
Why it matters: Higher oil prices are reviving inflation fears and keeping at least one Fed rate hike this year in play.
Oil jumps 4.6% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent settled at $88.10 and both crude benchmarks posted weekly gains of about 16% as tanker risks mounted.
US gas prices climb back to $4 a gallon as Iran war lifts oil
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are returning ahead of the midterms, with Brent crude above $90 and diesel at $5.11 a gallon.
Bloomberg, The Hill
Rupiah weakens to Rp17.977 per U.S. dollar on Monday morning
Markets are now awaiting Bank Indonesia's July 22 policy meeting, with the benchmark rate expected to rise to 6 percent.
Ryanair profit fell 34% to €538 million as fuel costs and fares worsened
What's next: The airline warned summer pricing is still running below last year as travelers book later and oil volatility persists.
Oil holds near $85 as US-Iran strikes choke Hormuz flows
What's new: Brent climbed nearly 12% for the week as tanker traffic through the strait fell by about 4.6 million barrels a day.
Oil jumps 4.5% as US-Iran attacks threaten Hormuz and Red Sea
Why it matters: Brent ended at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49 after both benchmarks surged about 16% for the week.
Brent tops $85 as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz and Red Sea flows
What's new: Brent and WTI are both up about 12% this week as traders weigh risks to two key oil export routes.
Iran claims missile strike destroyed 2 U.S. jets at Jordan base
IRGC also claimed strikes on a U.S. Navy fuel dock in Kuwait and fighter deployment sites in Bahrain in Nasr 2.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News
Oil jumps 4.5% as US-Iran strikes threaten Hormuz and Red Sea flows
Why it matters: Brent closed at $88.10 and WTI at $82.49, with both benchmarks up about 16% for the week.