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Trump announced a US blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz with tolls on cargo ships, escalating tensions with Iran as hard-liners respond with threats. Oil prices surged as the US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, while European wildfires killed 13 in Spain and forced evacuations near Paris. In Asia, 14 nations and the EU reaffirmed the 2016 South China Sea ruling, which Beijing rejected.

Trump announces US blockade of Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Trump announces US blockade of Iran in Strait of HormuzPresident Trump declared the US will reinstate a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge tolls on cargo ships for safe passage, positioning the US as the waterway's 'guardian.' The AP News, Al Jazeera, BBC, SCMP, and The Guardian all reported the move, which marks a major escalation in maritime pressure on Tehran. Trump also imposed a 20% charge on cargo passing through the strait, drawing sharp international concern over shipping disruption.

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Trump says US will blockade Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge ships for safe passage (AP News)
Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls (Al Jazeera)
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz (BBC)
Breaking|US to restore Iran blockade, charge fees for Strait of Hormuz shipping (SCMP)
Trump renews Iran blockade and again threatens to take control of strait of Hormuz (The Guardian)

US-Iran tensions escalate as threats intensify

US-Iran tensions escalate as threats intensifyTensions between the United States and Iran flared sharply over the weekend, with CNN compiling a timeline of the escalating conflict. The New York Times reported both nations are again edging toward war, as Iranian hard-liners ramp up threats against the US and Trump. In a separate exclusive, the NYT revealed details of an Israeli intelligence operation to cultivate former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an asset, which ultimately fell apart.

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Timeline: Tensions flare between US and Iran over the weekend (CNN)
U.S. and Iran Edge Toward War Again (NYT)
Iranian Hard-Liners Escalate Threats Against U.S. and Trump (NYT)
Times ExclusiveInside Israel’s Secret Operation to Cultivate Mahmoud AhmadinejadThe bid to groom Iran’s former president as an intelligence asset culminated in an effort to relocate him at the start of the war. But the plan fell apart.8 min readTodd Heisler/The New York Times (NYT)

Oil prices surge as US-Iran ceasefire collapses

Oil prices surge as US-Iran ceasefire collapsesOil prices jumped sharply after Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is 'over,' with CNN, the New York Times, and CBC all reporting on market turmoil. US weapon stockpiles remain depleted amid renewed conflict, raising concerns about military readiness. Analysts noted that China's response will be a key factor in determining whether oil prices soar further, as Tehran's largest crude buyer weighs its next move.

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Oil prices rise as US-Iran strikes intensify (CNN)
Iran war heats up while US weapon stocks remain depleted (CNN)
Will Oil Prices Soar as U.S.-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China. (NYT)
Oil prices jump and stocks mostly fall after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over' (CBC)

European wildfires kill 13, force evacuations from Paris to Spain

European wildfires kill 13, force evacuations from Paris to SpainA series of wildfires across Europe caused deaths and mass evacuations, with a blaze in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris forcing residents to flee and 10 people still missing in a separate Spanish wildfire that has claimed 13 lives. Firefighting planes were scrambled from southern France to combat the Paris-area fire, while the UK faces a 'firewave' as extreme heat creates ideal wildfire conditions, experts warned.

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Fire in Fontainebleau forest near Paris triggers evacuations; 10 still missing in Spanish wildfire (AP News)
Death toll from southern Spain wildfire rises to 13, blaze stabilized (China Daily)
Firefighting planes scrambled from south of France to tackle huge wildfire near Paris (The Guardian)
UK in ‘firewave’ as extreme heat provides ideal conditions for wildfires, experts warn (The Guardian)

14 nations and EU reaffirm 2016 South China Sea ruling

14 nations and EU reaffirm 2016 South China Sea rulingFourteen nations and the European Union jointly reaffirmed the 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China's claims in the South China Sea, drawing a swift rebuttal from Beijing. An analyst suggested Japan's 'destructive potential' in the region may surpass that of the US. China Daily reported that Beijing debunked the joint statement, reiterating its rejection of the ruling.

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14 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea (AP News)
Japan’s ‘destructive potential’ in South China Sea may eclipse the US: analyst (SCMP)
Beijing debunks South China Sea statement (China Daily)