Iran war updates: US launches new attacks after Trump’s threats

These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Monday, July 13, 2026.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies, with disruptions likely to influence fuel costs, trade and economic planning across Africa [Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP]
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Oil prices surge as US, Iran trade strikes over Strait of Hormuz

By Enes Abuomer, Faisal Ali, Christine Maguire, Umut Uras, Urooba Jamal, Ali Mustafa, Abby Rogers, Fiona Kelliher and Lyndal Rowlands
Published On 13 Jul 2026

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