Places in this day's records
1 place · 2 events not on the map
24 June 2026
3 events recorded (2 confirmed), and 1 statement counted apart.
24 June 2026 in brief
Israeli forces ordered residents of Ain Arab in southern Lebanon to leave and then burned several houses, Lebanon's National News Agency said, according to Al Jazeera. [1] Brent crude settled at $73.74 a barrel after touching its lowest level since 27 February, as shipping data showed about 20 million barrels leaving Hormuz in 24 hours, Reuters reported. [1] US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said crude flows through the strait were similar to pre-war levels and that Iranian mines delayed normal navigation. EASA renewed its advice for airlines not to operate in Iranian, Iraqi and Lebanese airspace at any altitude. [1]
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said crude flows through Hormuz were 'similar to what they were before the start of the Iran war', that Iranian mines delayed normal navigation, and that the US would ensure flows even without a deal.
Government of the United States
24 Jun · to a domestic audience
Reported by The Star
Open
Market
$72.09
Brent crude, per barrel
+2% on the average of the 30 days before the war ($70.95).
24 Jun · US Energy Information Administration
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Reported
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Said: 1 statement, not counted as events
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Government of the United States: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said crude flows through Hormuz were 'similar to what they were before the start of the Iran war', that Iranian mines delayed normal navigation, and that the US would ensure flows even without a deal.