Iran / Israel / U.S. / Lebanon / Energy crisis watch

An Israeli airstrike hit a home on the edge of Ansar in southern Lebanon early Saturday, killing seven people and wounding three, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported.

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6:00 AM Beirut time, Aug 15, 2026

Location

Ansar, South Governorate, Lebanon

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Speaking to reporters during remarks in Nassau County, New York, President Trump said he may soon declare the Strait of Hormuz 'territory of the United States,' asserting Iran is 'being very badly defeated.' He acknowledged having used the U.S. military 'a little bit more than I wanted to,' saying the goal was preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons capability.

Local time

6:50 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

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Nassau County, New York, USA

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The United Arab Emirates said two vessels affiliated with state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were struck by Iranian forces while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling the strikes 'unprovoked attacks,' according to Fox News' live coverage of the war on August 14.

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6:35 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Strait of Hormuz

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Haaretz reported that sources say White House adviser Jared Kushner will travel to Israel and Egypt next week to push forward Trump's Gaza plan, as the administration works the Gaza track alongside the Iran and Hormuz standoff.

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6:10 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

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Israel and Egypt

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz called for police rather than the military to take the lead on handling Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, per France 24's live Middle East coverage, as settlers have spent nearly a week pushing to force Palestinian residents from their homes.

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5:50 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

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West Bank

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President Trump told reporters he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory and pledged to strike Iran 'economically,' the Times of Israel reported in its Aug. 14 live updates, extending his same-day remarks on the Iran standoff and gasoline prices.

Local time

5:10 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Strait of Hormuz

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At a rally, President Trump said Americans should accept higher gas prices as 'the cost of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon,' repeating his vow to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory. Brent crude traded near $90 a barrel and US pump prices stood around $4 a gallon as he spoke.

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4:54 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

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United States

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President Trump told a rally crowd, 'After we finish defeating Iran... I'll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States.' Reuters noted it remains unclear whether the statement reflects an actual US policy plan or campaign rhetoric.

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4:05 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

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United States

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Trump told Fox News the US would hit Iran "hard economically" with nuclear and Strait of Hormuz negotiations stalled, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said measures "never before seen" could arrive as soon as next week.

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3:44 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Washington, D.C., United States

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Trump told Fox News the USS Abraham Lincoln's nine-month deployment was "not nearly enough" despite reports of suicide attempts and deteriorating crew morale aboard, while confirming a replacement carrier is already rotating into the region.

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3:17 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

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Washington, D.C. / USS Abraham Lincoln, Middle East region

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Five missiles fired by Houthi forces struck commercial ships at Mokha port in Yemen, setting two vessels ablaze and killing six people, including two security personnel, according to Yemen's internationally recognized government.

Local time

9:57 PM Aden time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Mokha, Yemen

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AP reported that the Austrian and Greek foreign ministers spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi after separate contacts with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The State Department said Iran was discussed but denied asking either country to carry messages, so the contacts do not amount to formal mediation.

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2:37 PM New York time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Washington, D.C.

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said the Lebanese government is 'signing Israeli-imposed terms with Israeli ink' in its U.S.-backed talks with Israel, rejecting the seven rounds of negotiations and demanding officials 'show us a single achievement.' He called the Washington disarmament framework a 'humiliation,' criticized harm to the Lebanese army, and told supporters to 'store the anger in your hearts' for when 'the time comes.'

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8:00 PM Beirut time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Beirut, Lebanon

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Representatives of 15 nations signed a joint statement in Saudi Arabia establishing a new maritime security alliance, The National reported, as regional and international partners respond to the near-collapse of normal commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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7:30 PM Riyadh time, Aug 14, 2026

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Saudi Arabia

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Yemen's Houthi movement claimed a drone strike on Saudi Aramco's refinery in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, according to live coverage from The National. Saudi authorities and Aramco had not confirmed damage or casualties from the claimed attack as of the report.

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7:15 PM Riyadh time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Jazan, Saudi Arabia

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Only two vessels — a grain carrier and an empty dry-bulk ship — transited the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, down from nine on Thursday, an August daily average of 12, and a pre-war average above 130, the Times of Israel reported. The slowdown follows two additional tanker attacks that UAE operator ADNOC blamed on Iran, and comes as a senior Iranian source said there has been no progress reviving the collapsed June ceasefire-for-shipping agreement.

Local time

7:00 PM Jerusalem time, Aug 14, 2026

Location

Strait of Hormuz

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