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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes

First publishedJul 14, 10:35 UTC
Last updatedJul 16, 11:13 UTC · 2d ago
33 outletsFortune, NBC News, The Hill44 outletsThe Hill, PBS NewsHour, CNBC Top News, Al Jazeera11 outletCBS News11 outletPBS NewsHour33 outletsFox News Latest, CBS News, Al Jazeera22 outletsThe Hill11 outletAl Jazeera22 outletsAl Jazeera33 outletsCNBC Top News, Slate, Fortune11 outletBBC World
Fortune6The price of oil shoots upward as Trump demands tolls in the Strait of HormuzOpen ↗NBC News8US Escalates Attacks on Iran; Trump to Restart Naval BlockadeOpen ↗The Hill7US, Iran trade strikes after Trump blockade threatOpen ↗The Hill7US military strikes Iran for fourth straight day, targeting 'emerging threats’Open ↗PBS NewsHour8U.S. launches additional strikes on Iran ahead of restoring blockade, official saysOpen ↗CNBC Top News7U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restartsOpen ↗Al Jazeera7US strikes new targets in Iran as Tehran hits Gulf states, Hormuz shippingOpen ↗CBS News8U.S. resumes naval blockade against Iran, launches new airstrikesOpen ↗PBS NewsHour8U.S. launches more strikes, tightens naval blockade as Iran hits Gulf alliesOpen ↗Fox News Latest6Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran, says power plants are next to go: 'Hit them hard'Open ↗CBS News8U.S. launches new attacks on Iran as naval blockade beginsOpen ↗Al Jazeera7LIVE: Trump says ‘strikes on Iran will continue until I say enough’Open ↗The Hill7Trump to Iran: 'We're going to hit them very hard'Open ↗The Hill7US hits 'dozens' of military targets in additional round of strikesOpen ↗Al Jazeera7How Iran’s southern coast is bearing the brunt of US attacksOpen ↗Al Jazeera7US attacks Iran as IRGC claims strikes on US military sites in GulfOpen ↗Al Jazeera7Iran launches attacks across region as US strikes continueOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Trump warns U.S. strikes on Iran could get ‘really bad’ next week with power plants targetedOpen ↗Slate6Trump’s Iran Bluster This Week Revealed the Only Thing That Really Matters to HimOpen ↗Fortune6Trump threatens Iran with more bombing as U.S. missile stockpiles decline, the Strait of Hormuz slams shut, and there’s no endgame in sightOpen ↗BBC World9Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikesOpen ↗
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Answer

The US launched new military strikes against Iran and has restarted a naval blockade on the country. Iran threatened to close more trade routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, in response to these actions. President Trump also warned that the US might attack Iranian power plants next week.

Reported by 21 outlets — BBC World, CBS News, PBS NewsHour, NBC News, CNBC Top News, and 5 more. See all sources ↓

The US started new attacks on Iran recently. The US military is also blocking ships near Iran's ports again. Iran said it will block more trade routes too. This includes the important Strait of Hormuz. President Trump promised to hit Iran very hard soon.

Why it matters

This conflict could make oil prices go up. It also means that shipping and trade in the Middle East might stop or become much harder.

In brief
What did Iran threaten to block?
Iran threatened to block more trading routes, like the Strait of Hormuz.
Who launched the new strikes?
The United States military (US) launched the fresh wave of strikes.
What did President Trump say about future attacks?
He said the US will hit Iran very hard and might target power plants next week.
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Most outlets focus on the escalation of military action, while some add details about Trump's threats or Iran's specific actions against other countries.

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    1Angle
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    US strikes and blockade are happening now (recent action).

    Sources6
    TypeAngle
    CNBC Top NewsStrikes before the blockade restarts.
    BBC WorldUS launched fresh strikes; Iran threatens blockades.
    CBS NewsNew wave of strikes as naval blockade begins.
    The HillStrikes for the fourth straight day on 'emerging threats'.
    PBS NewsHourAdditional wave of strikes ahead of restoring blockade.
    NBC NewsUS escalates attacks; Trump to restart naval blockade.
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    Iran's threat to close more trade routes.

    Sources2
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    BBC WorldThreatened further trading routes, including Hormuz.
    Al JazeeraUS attacks continue as Iran launches regional strikes.
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    Trump's strong warnings and future plans.

    Sources5
    TypeAngle
    Fox News LatestThreatens to expand strikes; power plants are next.
    CNBC Top NewsTrump said ceasefire is over after flare-ups.
    Al JazeeraUS attacks continue as Iran launches regional strikes.
    SlateFocuses on Trump's decision to resume/escalate war.
    The HillTrump warned Iran: 'We're going to hit them very hard'.
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    Specific details on the attacks/blockade.

    Sources5
    TypeAngle
    BBC WorldStrait of Hormuz shut; other oil/gas channels could close.
    CBS NewsReports on the naval blockade beginning (Tuesday).
    Al JazeeraOil prices rise as US renews blockade and strikes ports.
    The HillUS completed additional round of strikes near Hormuz.
    FortuneStrait of Hormuz slams shut; no endgame in sight.
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