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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71, triggering tributes from world leaders. US-Iran conflict escalates sharply: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, the US strikes Iranian targets in response, and Iran retaliates by attacking five Gulf Arab states. Qatar's former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74.

Last updated:2026-07-12T13:40:08Z Refreshing...

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at age 71 following a brief and sudden illness. A staunch ally of former President Donald Trump, Graham served in the Senate since 2003 and was a prominent figure on the Foreign Relations and Judiciary committees. World leaders and US politicians from both parties have offered tributes, highlighting his hawkish foreign policy stance and his evolution from a Trump critic to one of his most loyal supporters. His passing leaves a contested Senate seat in South Carolina.

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Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71: World leaders, US politicians react (Al Jazeera)
US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness' (BBC)
Lindsey Graham, Republican Senator and Staunch Trump Ally, Dies at 71 (NYT)
U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham dead at 71 (CBC)

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, US Strikes Back

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, US Strikes BackIran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, prompting the United States to vow protection of shipping lanes and launch military strikes. The US has demanded that Iran publicly state the strait is open and pledge to cease attacks on vessels. The confrontation marks one of the most serious escalations in the region in decades, threatening global oil supplies. The US military confirmed it is striking Iranian targets in response to attacks on a civilian vessel in the strait.

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US demands Iran publicly state that Strait of Hormuz is open and Tehran won’t attack ships anymore (AP News)
US vows to protect ships in Hormuz Strait after Iran says it’s closed (Al Jazeera)
US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz (BBC)
US and Iran exchange strikes as Tehran declares strait of Hormuz closed again (The Guardian)
U.S. and Iran trade strikes, as Tehran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again (CBC)

Iran Strikes Gulf States as Conflict Widens

Iran Strikes Gulf States as Conflict WidensIn a significant widening of the conflict, Iran has attacked five Gulf nations following intense US airstrikes. The attacks have put the entire region on edge, with hard-liners in Tehran pushing to keep the confrontation with America ongoing. The escalation has drawn in multiple countries across the Middle East, raising fears of a broader regional war. International observers warn that the situation could spiral further out of control.

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Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know (Al Jazeera)
Region on shaky ground as US, Iran trade attacks (China Daily)
Iran Targets Gulf States After Night of Intense U.S. Strikes (NYT)
Hard-Liners in Iran Want to Keep Fighting America (NYT)
Attacks by the U.S. and Iran intensify across the Middle East (CBC)

US Strikes Iran Over Commercial Ship Attack

US Strikes Iran Over Commercial Ship AttackThe United States launched military strikes against Iran after a civilian vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, blaming Tehran for the attack. The US military stated the strikes were a direct response to Iran's targeting of commercial shipping in the strategic waterway. Iran retaliated by striking Gulf Arab states, escalating the cycle of attacks. The confrontation has drawn condemnation from international bodies concerned about the safety of global trade routes.

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US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states (AP News)
US military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz (AP News)
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states (NPR)
U.S. says it launched strikes on Iran for 'attacking commercial shipping' in Strait of Hormuz (CBC)

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Dies

Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa DiesSheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, has died at age 74, according to the state news agency. He is widely credited as the architect of modern Qatar, transforming the small Gulf nation into a regional powerhouse through strategic investments in energy, media, and soft power. During his reign from 1995 to 2013, he founded Al Jazeera, hosted the US military's Central Command forward headquarters, and positioned Qatar as a major diplomatic mediator. His death marks the end of an era for Qatari and Gulf politics.

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Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says (AP News)
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74 (Al Jazeera)
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of modern Qatar (Al Jazeera)
How late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad built Qatar’s soft power (Al Jazeera)
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