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Coverage of Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 11 · 23:49 UTCMost recent: Jul 13 · 12:30 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 13 · 12:30 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Iran war is no longer a contest over just the Strait of Hormuz

    Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship, prompting the United States to launch strikes on 140 targets, including locations along the strait and a bridge in Golestan province. The US strikes occurred in response to Iran's actions, with one strike targeting the Aq Taqeh Khan bridge in Aq Qala.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 15:13 UTCFORTUNE
    Hormuz route open despite Iran declaration, maritime group says

    The Strait of Hormuz’s southern route remained open to shipping despite Iran declaring it closed, as tensions between the US and Iran escalated. A Cyprus-flagged container ship was struck near Oman, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps halted vessels attempting transit, while a ceasefire faces stress from renewed attacks.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 07:00 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    Morning recap

    The United States conducted strikes on 149 Iranian military targets, following an IRGC missile attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and accused the US of imposing its will, while Qatar reported injuries from missile debris. US Central Command targeted Iranian missile sites, naval capabilities, and surveillance positions.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 05:41 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

    The United States attacked Iran after an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a crew abandoning the vessel. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 03:44 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYE
    IRGC says 'US imposing its will on Oman', warns of 'severe responses'

    The IRGC accused the US of pressuring Oman by attempting to route vessels through the Strait of Hormuz via an illegal southern route, claiming they stopped the attempt with a naval response. The IRGC stated the US attacked coastal bases and telecom towers in Iran, prompting a retaliatory strike on Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base, warning of further severe responses if aggression continues.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 03:29 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

    The United States attacked Iran in response to an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the vessel to catch fire. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, escalating regional tensions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical focal point in U.S.-Iran negotiations amid ongoing conflicts disrupting global energy trade.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 02:55 UTCWTOP DC
    United Arab Emirates warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

    The United States attacked Iran following an incident in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to retaliate with strikes targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE issued a missile and drone attack warning as explosions were heard in Qatar, with missile alerts also reported in Bahrain.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 02:45 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

    The United States attacked Iran following an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to the vessel catching fire and the crew abandoning it. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, escalating tensions in the region. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention in U.S.-Iran negotiations, with Iran vowing to keep it closed and threatening further strikes.

  • SECURITYJul 12 · 02:45 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

    The United States attacked Iran over an Iranian strike on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which set the vessel ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, escalating regional tensions. The U.S. military claimed the strikes degraded Iran's ability to target civilian and commercial vessels in the strait.

  • SECURITYJul 11 · 23:49 UTCFORTUNE
    U.S. military strikes Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz that Tehran said was using an ‘unauthorized route’

    The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claimed was using an 'unauthorized route.' Iran announced the strait's closure, escalating tensions and jeopardizing an interim ceasefire. The U.S. accused Iran of endangering civilian and commercial shipping, while Iran vowed retaliation and accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire.