18th BRICS Summit: Leaders Focus on Security and Trade Goals
In the room: New Delhi Declaration; Putin criticises sanctions & NATO expansion; Iran-UAE talks; Xi proposes innovation plans; no BRICS currency
Iran
Iran news and current affairs. Coverage of Iranian politics, nuclear programme, regional influence, and foreign policy from The Oceania Cables.
US Hits 8 Iranian Tankers; Iran Strikes Bases in Jordan
CENTCOM struck eight IRGC oil tankers over five days as Iran struck US bases in Jordan with its largest ballistic-missile salvo since April
US Launches Fresh Strikes on IRGC Targets in Iran
The operation follows a Larak Island strike on mine-rocket launchers, Iranian missiles at Jordan bases and two tankers hit off Oman.
U.S. Launches Operation Economic Outcast Against Iran
Five sectoral determinations and nearly 60 designations target IRGC commanders, cyber units and petroleum traders in India, Hong Kong and Türkiye
Trump Announces "Economic D-Day" Against Iran
Trump declared economic isolation of Iran, warning any country whose banks, businesses or airports still provide a lifeline faces consequences.
Ukraine Strikes Vessels in Caspian; Iran Reports Fatality
Ukrainian long-range strikes hit vessels in the Caspian on 25 July. Iran reported an Iranian commercial ship was attacked, killing one sailor.
US Strikes Enter 12th Day; Force Surge Underway
Day 12 of US's latest strikes on Iranian targets. Force surge with special ops, jets and 150+ medics underway. Houthis attack Saudi tankers.
Two US Troops Killed in Jordan After Week of US Strikes
Two US soldiers killed in Jordan on 17 July during Iranian missile and drone attacks. US finishes seven consecutive nights of strikes on Iran
US Resumes Blockade On Iran Following Fourth Strike Wave
US launches fourth strike wave on Iran after Hormuz vessel attacks, deploys first combat sea drones, and reimposes maritime blockade July 14.
US Strikes Iran Again After New Hormuz Shipping Attacks
US forces struck over 80 Iranian targets on July 7 after new attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, US Exchange Strikes After Drone Hits on Two Tankers
Iran & US exchanged strikes in June 2026 after Iranian drones hit tankers, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz amid a fragile ceasefire.
Iran-US Talks in Switzerland Yield 60-Day Roadmap for Peace
US and Iranian delegations concluded Switzerland talks with a 60-day roadmap on sanctions relief, frozen assets, and a Lebanon deconfliction cell