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US-Iran War Enters Ninth Night as Hormuz Tanker Crisis Deepens
The United States and Iran traded strikes for a ninth straight night, deepening the Strait of Hormuz crisis as tankers burned and Gulf allies were hit. Ukraine struck deep into Russia's Moscow Oblast and Black Sea fleet, while Taiwan reported a sharp increase in Chinese naval pressure off its Pacific coast. Global and regional diplomacy moved to respond as ASEAN gathered in Manila.
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US bombs Iran for ninth night as tankers burn in Strait of Hormuz. The US hit Iranian command centers and maritime sites for a ninth straight night, killing another American soldier. Iran retaliated by targeting oil tankers and launching barrages against Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. 1234
Ukraine hits Moscow Oblast oil depot and six Black Sea vessels. President Zelensky confirmed strikes on an oil depot in Moscow Oblast and six Black Sea ships, a major Ukrainian operation over 400 km from the border. Moscow claimed over 400 drones were launched at the capital region. 5
Taiwan reports surge in Chinese vessels, raising Pacific blockade fears. Taiwan detected 55 Chinese government vessel sightings in June, an 83% monthly jump, prompting plans for live-fire drills. Taipei warns Beijing is rehearsing the severance of the island's Pacific supply lines. 67
ASEAN foreign ministers meet as Iran war and South China Sea tensions flare. Over 50 ministers gathered in Manila for talks dominated by the escalating Iran conflict. Philippine Secretary Lazaro is scheduled for a key bilateral with China's Wang Yi amid outrage over a racist video targeting Filipinos. 89
Six nations including Armenia and Saudi Arabia eye India's Astra missiles. Interest in India's indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile surged following a deal with Indonesia. Multiple countries are now in talks to acquire the combat-proven weapon system. 10
Palestinians celebrate Spain's World Cup victory amid ruins of war. Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in devastated areas of Gaza to celebrate Spain's World Cup win over Argentina. Celebrations in Spain saw crowds waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Free Palestine." 11
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