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worldIranian officials warned that any future attacks on the country's infrastructure would trigger a response aimed at stopping oil exports across the region. Tehran also reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control, raising fresh concerns over global energy security.
worldA tanker was reportedly struck by an unidentified projectile in the Red Sea near Saudi Arabia, triggering an onboard fire. Iran-backed Houthi terrorists later claimed an operation against two Saudi tankers as Tehran threatened regional energy infrastructure and President Donald Trump warned of further U.S. strikes.
worldU.S. Central Command has entered its 12th consecutive day of military operations against Iranian military targets. As strikes continue, the United States rejected the IRGC Navy's claim that it controls access to the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the strategic waterway remains open under international law and protected by U.S. forces.
worldU.S. forces carried out their 11th straight night of military strikes against Iranian targets, continuing a campaign aimed at weakening Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump also warned that a suspected secret Iranian nuclear facility could be the next target, raising tensions as Iran threatens retaliation against U.S. assets across the Middle East.
worldSaudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are signaling a reconciliation as the Iran-backed Houthis threaten to block a critical Red Sea shipping route. The threat has already forced oil tankers to change course, raised fears of major disruptions to global energy supplies, and prompted President Donald Trump to warn that the United States would respond if the blockade is carried out.
worldIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continued missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military facilities across Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, as fighting between the United States and Iran intensifies. Several countries activated air defenses while infrastructure damage and conflicting casualty claims emerged.
worldU.S. forces began another round of strikes against Iran at 4 p.m. ET, marking the 10th consecutive day of attacks aimed at weakening Iranian military capabilities threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
worldIran-backed Houthi terrorists have announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, warning of further retaliation following recent strikes and restrictions. The move raises concerns that both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could face simultaneous disruptions, threatening global oil supplies and international shipping.
worldPresident Donald Trump issued a direct warning to Tehran after recent American military deaths, saying Iran will face overwhelming retaliation whenever it kills a U.S. service member. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian forces exchange new strikes across the Middle East and tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz.
worldIran reportedly launched missiles toward southern Jordan near Israel's border, prompting interceptions by Jordanian and Israeli forces. Missile debris fell near Eilat as Tehran expands its retaliation beyond U.S. military targets, increasing concerns over a broader conflict across the Middle East.
worldFighting between the United States and Iran is expanding across the Middle East, raising fears of a wider war and prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude has climbed back above $90 per barrel as Iran threatens regional shipping and U.S. allies.
worldTwo American service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missiles and drones targeted forces in Jordan. The deaths mark the first U.S. military fatalities caused by a direct Iranian attack since the conflict began in February.
worldIran has reportedly instructed Hezbollah and other members of its terror network to prepare for a broader regional conflict as fighting with the United States intensifies. The escalation has included American strikes on Iranian infrastructure and Iranian attacks targeting U.S.-allied countries across the Middle East.
worldU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected two claims circulated by Iran, stating that no American troops have recently been killed or captured in the region and dismissing reports of oil tanker explosions in the Strait of Hormuz as false.
worldU.S. forces carried out additional strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatened retaliation across the Middle East. Iran has also reportedly instructed the Houthis to prepare attacks and a possible blockade at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising fears of a wider conflict affecting global oil and shipping routes.
worldPresident Donald Trump has reportedly reinstated the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and warned that power plants and bridges could be targeted unless Tehran returns to negotiations. The move follows renewed Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and Gulf countries as the temporary ceasefire continues to collapse.
Fighting between the United States and Iran entered its fifth consecutive day as American forces struck military targets across Iran while Tehran pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until what it called 'U.S. aggression' comes to an end. Iran also threatened broader disruption to global energy exports as regional air defenses intercepted retaliatory missile and drone attacks.
worldU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a coordinated wave of precision strikes against Iranian military targets on the morning of July 15, beginning at approximately 6:00 a.m.
worldPresident Donald Trump announced that the United States will resume its maritime blockade targeting Iranian shipping and will seek compensation for protecting commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with strong warnings, insisting it will never allow U.S. involvement in managing the strategic waterway and accusing Washington of threatening regional security and global trade.
worldU.S. Central Command reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to lawful maritime traffic despite Iranian threats, while President Donald Trump said the United States could take responsibility for securing the strategic waterway and should be compensated for doing so.
worldThe United States and Iran exchanged military strikes for a third consecutive night after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over following Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has given Tehran until Saturday to publicly guarantee safe passage through the vital waterway and halt attacks on commercial vessels or face further consequences.
worldIranian state media claims that vessels may use only routes approved by Tehran, but Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. forces have helped more than 800 commercial ships safely transit the international waterway since early May.
worldFresh satellite imagery suggests Iran has begun repairing a nuclear facility damaged during recent U.S. strikes, raising new concerns over Tehran's nuclear program. The development comes as President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran is over, warned that any attempt on his life would trigger overwhelming U.S. military retaliation, and Iran responded by rejecting surrender while refusing to resume negotiations under Washington's current terms.
worldIran’s Foreign Ministry condemned reported U.S. strikes on Iranian territory, calling them a serious war crime and warning that Tehran will not allow its national interests or sovereignty to be violated.
worldU.S. Central Command says American forces carried out another round of strikes against Iran on July 8, targeting roughly 90 Iranian military sites along the coastline. CENTCOM said the operation was meant to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial ships and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran violated the ceasefire by targeting commercial vessels.
worldAccording to Iranian media, Iran has released footage it says shows the destroyed Tehran residence of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, apparently to rally domestic support as Khamenei's reported state funeral nears its conclusion. Tehran also claims it launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against U.S.-linked targets in the Gulf following American airstrikes, while Gulf states report intercepting the incoming projectiles without casualties.
worldReports say U.S. military refueling aircraft are returning to Israel after previously relocating during the U.S.-Iran ceasefire period, as Washington and Tehran appear to be sliding back toward direct confrontation.
worldPresident Donald Trump warned that U.S. forces may strike Iran again after a major American operation hit more than 80 Iranian targets in response to attacks on civilian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
worldPresident Donald Trump said the ceasefire understanding with Iran appears to be over after renewed attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian strikes on U.S. facilities in the Gulf. Oil prices jumped, markets fell, and Trump also blasted NATO allies for failing to stand firmly with America during the Iran conflict.
worldThree tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari LNG tanker near Oman. No injuries were reported, but the attacks raised new fears over global energy security and Iran’s attempt to control one of the world’s most important shipping lanes.
worldMultiple reports claim Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) took action against commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including an attack on tankers and the interception of a vessel. The developments come amid heightened tensions in one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes.
worldPresident Donald Trump is expected to back NATO’s Article 5 collective defense principle at the upcoming Ankara summit, despite past criticism of the alliance. NATO members are also moving to boost defense spending and fill gaps left by possible reductions in U.S. forces in Europe.
worldPresident Donald Trump says Iran has been militarily weakened by U.S. strikes and has agreed to nearly all key American demands in ongoing negotiations. Tehran has denied some of Trump’s claims, including reports of direct meetings with U.S. officials in Qatar.
worldIran issued new threats against the United States and Israel as Tehran prepares for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli airstrikes at the start of the war. Iranian commanders also warned oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to follow Tehran-approved routes or face a forceful response.
worldNegotiations between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked as Tehran refuses to abandon its demand to control transit fees through the Strait of Hormuz. According to The Wall Street Journal, Washington has offered access to billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds in exchange for concessions, but Iranian officials continue to insist that the strategic waterway remains under Tehran's authority.
breakingPresident Donald Trump said talks involving Iran are moving in the right direction, while U.S.-backed pressure continues over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, frozen assets, and regional issues tied to Lebanon.
worldA major diplomatic crisis erupted between Washington and Riyadh after Saudi Arabia reportedly refused to allow U.S. forces to use its bases and airspace for “Operation Freedom,” fearing Iranian retaliation against its oil infrastructure. The move forced the U.S. to cancel the operation and led to White House threats to suspend key air defense missile supplies to the kingdom.
worldIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will not enter a new round of negotiations with the United States until both sides fully implement the existing memorandum of understanding. His comments came as reports emerged of diplomatic activity in Qatar and after renewed U.S. military action against Iranian targets following alleged ceasefire violations.
worldIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced that ships will be allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz without fees only during the 60-day period outlined in Iran's ceasefire memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States. After that, Iran says it plans to impose transit fees while reaffirming its claim of control over the strategic waterway. The announcement has intensified concerns over global energy security, inflation, and Iran's growing leverage over international trade.
worldU.S. markets posted one of their strongest quarters in years, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recording their best quarterly gains since 2020. Despite the ongoing Iran conflict, investors remain confident in America’s economy, corporate earnings, and President Trump’s market-focused leadership.
worldPresident Trump says U.S. representatives are heading to Doha for talks on Iran’s denuclearization, while Tehran denies a direct follow-up meeting is scheduled and continues pressing for control over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The issue comes as Israel warns that Iran’s terror proxy Hezbollah remains a major threat in Lebanon.
worldShip traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply after a reported attack on a vessel, U.S.-Iran military exchanges, and Iran’s new warning that ships must use routes approved by Tehran.
worldIran’s president says Tehran will honor its commitments if the United States upholds the agreement, while Iranian officials deny that any direct negotiations with Washington are scheduled this week despite President Trump saying a Qatar meeting is planned.
worldThe United States and Iran have agreed to suspend military attacks for now and will meet in Doha, Qatar, on June 30 to discuss tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments underscore how rapidly the situation can shift, with negotiations swinging as sharply as a highly leveraged stock market investment.
worldThe United States carried out another round of airstrikes against Iranian military targets after Iran violated the ceasefire agreement by attacking commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. officials. President Donald Trump warned that continued Iranian aggression could force the United States to "militarily complete the job," saying the Islamic Republic "will no longer exist" if that happens.
worldAccording to U.S. Central Command, an Iranian one-way attack drone struck the Panama-flagged tanker M/T Kiku near the Strait of Hormuz while it was carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil.
worldGulf nations are standing with Bahrain after an Iranian drone attack struck the country, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.
worldThe United States carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile, drone, and radar facilities after Iran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, an incident Washington says violated the recent ceasefire agreement. President Donald Trump condemned the attack and warned that Iran would face consequences.
worldA Singapore-flagged container ship was reportedly struck near Oman while transiting close to the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials blamed Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, while Iran escalated its rhetoric over control of the key shipping lane.
worldPresident Donald Trump said Iran has informed him that ships will not face tolls, insurance costs, or other charges to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil traffic.
worldIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf described the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) ending hostilities with the United States as a victory for Iran, insisting it reflected the resilience of the Iranian people rather than pressure from Washington. He also reaffirmed Iran's demand for a ceasefire in Lebanon and the eventual withdrawal of foreign forces from the Middle East.
opinionPresident Trump says Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspections of its nuclear sites, but Tehran is publicly denying it — a familiar regime tactic of lying at home while bending under pressure abroad.
worldU.S. and Iranian officials left their Switzerland talks with major disagreements still unresolved, including frozen assets, IAEA nuclear inspections, oil sanctions, and Iran’s role in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
worldPresident Donald Trump announced that Iran has agreed to long-term, high-level nuclear inspections as part of ongoing negotiations. He also said the US will keep the Strait of Hormuz open, provide tightly controlled humanitarian sanctions relief, and continue talks toward a broader agreement, while Iranian officials disputed parts of the US account.
worldPresident Donald Trump says oil movement through the Strait of Hormuz has surged after his deal with Iran, while Iran and Oman are now discussing future administration of the key waterway. The agreement keeps the strait open, but U.S. forces remain positioned if Iran reverses course.
worldThe United States and Iran concluded their first round of high-level face-to-face talks in Switzerland after an 18-hour marathon negotiating session. While the two sides reached preliminary agreements on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and future nuclear negotiations, major disagreements remain over Iran's nuclear program and Tehran's insistence that Israel's military operations in Lebanon be addressed before broader negotiations can advance.
worldPresident Donald Trump issued sharp warnings to Iran during ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, threatening stronger military action if Tehran refuses to reach an agreement. He also demanded that Iran rein in Hezbollah, warning of severe consequences if its proxy forces continue to provoke instability.
worldSenior U.S. and Iranian officials have begun high-level negotiations in Switzerland aimed at implementing a 60-day ceasefire framework while addressing Iran's nuclear program. The talks come amid continued Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon, Israeli military operations, Iranian threats to re-close the Strait of Hormuz, and a new warning from President Donald Trump that Iran will face even stronger U.S. strikes if it fails to restrain Hezbollah.
worldPresident Donald Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "warrior Prime Minister" while reaffirming the strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Trump also warned Iran to use the 60-day window created by the new agreement to negotiate a lasting deal with the United States or face consequences.
worldA senior U.S. administration official presented the 14-point document to reporters, outlining provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing certain financial restrictions on Iran, and establishing a framework for future technical negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
worldG7 leaders welcomed the reported U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework while warning that any deal must block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and reduce threats to regional security.
worldAccording to an NBC News report citing a U.S. official, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched drones toward the Strait of Hormuz every night since a memorandum of understanding with the United States was electronically signed on Sunday. U.S. forces reportedly intercepted the drones before they could threaten commercial shipping or military personnel.
worldPresident Donald Trump says he will personally read the entire U.S.-Iran agreement "word for word" during a press conference to prevent what he calls misleading media coverage. Trump says the agreement blocks Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon while offering economic benefits only if Tehran fully honors its commitments.
worldVice President JD Vance said the United States has not released the text of its memorandum of understanding with Iran because officials are carefully sequencing the diplomatic process. At the same time, Israel's Channel 12 claimed it obtained the agreement's 12 main clauses, outlining reported provisions on Iran's nuclear program, sanctions, Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz, and a possible final agreement.
worldAccording to a CNN report citing multiple sources familiar with US intelligence assessments, Iran has demonstrated it can disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, giving Tehran significant strategic leverage over one of the world's most important maritime trade routes. US officials reportedly believe Iran could use this capability again if future negotiations collapse, while concerns are also growing over the possibility of Iran directing the Houthis to threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
worldVice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is confident Israel will eventually support a developing US-Iran agreement, even as Israel says it is not a party to the deal and has not seen the full text.
worldU.S. officials say President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf digitally signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday, marking the first formal step in a new U.S.-Iran agreement. The full text remains undisclosed, while a public signing ceremony is expected in Switzerland later this week.
worldPresident Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have already signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While financial markets rallied and oil prices fell sharply, significant disagreements remain over sanctions relief, frozen Iranian assets, Hormuz transit fees, Iran's nuclear program, and ongoing fighting involving Hezbollah and Israel. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, but the next 60 days of negotiations could determine whether the agreement survives.
worldSeveral governments and international officials welcomed the announced US-Iran memorandum of understanding, calling it a step toward ending the war, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and advancing regional stability. Israel, however, is not happy with the direction, especially as concerns remain over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its terror network across the region.
worldIranian media and officials claim a proposed U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) includes recognition of Iran’s authority, alongside Oman, to manage maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz and eventually charge commercial vessels service fees after a 60-day grace period. The reported draft agreement also outlines a broader ceasefire framework, phased sanctions relief, future nuclear negotiations, and U.S. military withdrawals. Critics in Israel warn the arrangement could strengthen Iran while leaving major security concerns unresolved.
worldA U.S. Navy sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG-69) stands watch during maritime operations supporting U.S. enforcement measures against Iran. According to U.S. Central Command, 142 commercial vessels have complied with redirection orders while nine vessels were disabled after failing to comply.
worldIf a ceasefire memorandum of understanding is signed on June 19, the most likely scenario could include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed nuclear restrictions on Iran. However, sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets may also become part of the package. The situation remains highly unpredictable and none of the reported details have been officially finalized.
breakingPresident Trump says the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to end hostilities, reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, and lift the U.S. naval blockade. Pakistan says the MOU will be signed June 19 in Switzerland, while Iran says frozen assets and sanctions relief will be negotiated over the next 60 days.
worldPresident Trump says the U.S. is close to a peace agreement with Iran, but conflicting signals remain. Iran says its security leadership supports ending the war through talks, while Iranian officials warn that Israel’s strike in Beirut could damage the process. U.S. officials say they are confident, but also warn Iran will face consequences if it violates any deal.
worldG7 leaders and invited nations are gathering in France as the West faces major tests over Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine, and global economic pressure. President Trump, frustrated by Europe’s refusal to back the U.S. militarily during the Iran war, is expected to push hard on whether the G7 can still act with real unity.
worldPresident Trump says a U.S.-Iran agreement is set to be signed and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran and the IRGC are already walking back the timeline, denying key details, and trying to keep pressure on global shipping while avoiding real accountability on the nuclear issue.
breakingThe United States and Iran appear close to signing a ceasefire Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), potentially opening the door to broader negotiations after months of conflict. However, Washington, Tehran, and Israel continue to present sharply different views on key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, the future of the Strait of Hormuz, and regional security. At the same time, Israel is maintaining military pressure against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, signaling that major regional disputes remain unresolved despite progress toward a U.S.-Iran agreement.
breakingIran’s foreign minister says Tehran’s top leadership has approved a proposed ceasefire MOU with the United States, while major disputes remain over the Strait of Hormuz, maritime control, and future nuclear talks.
worldU.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says oil and fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have partially recovered to about 7 million barrels per day. At the same time, Iran is threatening new restrictions and fees, claiming it will not return the waterway to its pre-war status.
worldOil prices fell sharply while U.S. stocks rose as markets reacted to reports that Washington and Tehran may be close to a short-term agreement. The proposed deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, address Iran’s nuclear program, and begin 60 days of technical talks, but conflicting Iranian reports and President Trump’s own warning show the deal is not final.
breakingReports of a possible U.S.-Iran memorandum to end the war are being challenged by both sides, with President Donald Trump accusing Iran of spreading false claims while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists Iran will never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons.
worldPresident Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to finalizing a war-ending understanding with Iran, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Trump for demanding that any final deal remove enriched uranium, dismantle enrichment infrastructure, restrict missile production, and end Iran’s support for regional terror proxies.
breakingPresident Donald Trump says he canceled planned strikes on Iran after receiving signals that a deal to end the conflict was nearing completion. Reports say talks, mediated by Qatar, focused on a 60-day ceasefire, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, frozen Iranian funds, and Iran’s nuclear program. Oil prices fell sharply after the announcement, but Iranian media denied that any final agreement had been approved.
breakingPresident Donald Trump signaled a major escalation in the conflict with Iran, warning of additional U.S. military strikes while threatening to seize key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island. As fighting continues around the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, the Trump administration is also preparing economic measures targeting Iranian assets and pushing U.S. defense manufacturers to increase weapons production amid growing concerns over military stockpiles.
breakingThe United States and Iran exchanged major military attacks for a second consecutive day, pushing tensions in the Middle East to their highest level since the April ceasefire. President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces launched dozens of Tomahawk missiles against Iranian military targets, while Iran responded with missile and drone attacks against U.S. bases across the region and announced an indefinite closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The confrontation is now raising concerns about global energy supplies, inflation, and the risk of a broader regional war.
breakingThe United States launched a new round of military strikes against targets in Iran on Wednesday after diplomatic efforts to end the conflict stalled. President Donald Trump warned that additional attacks could follow, while Iran rejected American pressure and regional tensions continued to rise across the Middle East.
worldIran announced to shut down the Strait of Hormuz and fire on ships. This is not “resistance.” It is terror blackmail against the world.
worldIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks against U.S. military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain after recent American strikes on Iranian military targets. Most of the projectiles were reportedly intercepted, with no U.S. casualties reported so far. The exchange marks one of the most serious escalations since the April ceasefire.
breakingPresident Donald Trump says Iran has taken too long to reach a deal and claims the U.S. naval blockade is severely damaging the regime’s ability to operate.
breakingThe United States launched what it called a proportional self-defense strike on Iran after President Donald Trump said an American Apache helicopter was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz. The key question now is how Iran responds.
worldIran is signaling a wider pressure campaign at sea, pointing to a new Iran-backed “resistance” belt stretching from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, with the Houthis playing a key role.
breakingPresident Donald Trump said the United States cannot ignore an incident involving an American AH-64 Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. The helicopter was reportedly brought down during a patrol mission, though military officials say the investigation is still ongoing and the exact cause has not been confirmed.
breakingPresident Donald Trump says a strong agreement with Iran could be reached within two or three days, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately if a deal is signed.
worldIRGC Qods Force commander Esmail Qaani issued a defiant warning that Iran’s "resistance front" remains prepared to act across the region, from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea. Praising the Houthis' recent operations and suggesting other Iran-backed groups could follow, Qaani emphasized that Israel and the United States remain under observation by Tehran’s proxy network. The remarks indicate that while a ceasefire may have reduced direct confrontation, Iran is signaling that its regional influence and deterrence strategy remain fully intact.
members onlyReports suggest President Trump believes Iran can be pushed toward economic collapse without immediate air strikes, using pressure from maritime restrictions, lost oil revenue, and internal financial breakdown to weaken the regime from the inside.
worldTurkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told JTBC that negotiations have reached broad agreement, but accused Israel of obstructing a deal as talks focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and regional stability.
worldThe Trump administration is reportedly looking at using frozen Iranian funds to compensate Gulf allies hit by Iranian drone and missile attacks.
worldUS forces intercepted two Iranian attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz after CENTCOM said they threatened international maritime traffic.
worldU.S. Central Command says American forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed toward Gulf targets and maritime traffic, then struck Iranian radar sites used to threaten the region.
israelThe United Arab Emirates faced renewed missile and drone threats from Iran over the last several hours, with air defense systems engaging incoming threats and emergency alerts sent to residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. UAE authorities said three Iranian cruise missiles were intercepted over territorial waters while a fourth fell into the sea. A drone attack also sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industries Zone, injuring three Indian nationals. Schools and universities across the UAE will shift to remote learning from May 5 through May 8 as the country responds to the new security situation.
middle eastRoughly 20 vessels attempting to transit the Srait of Hormuz turned back after the latest escalation around the strategic waterway. Reports also said at least two ships came under fire and armed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels approached several ships in the area.
middle eastIran said Saturday it is restoring tighter control over transit through the Strait of Hormuz, blaming a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and casting doubt on claims of a wider breakthrough. The move came just hours after a rare convoy of tankers passed through the strategic waterway.
israelPresident Trump said the U.S. may refuse to extend the ceasefire if Iran does not reach an agreement by Wednesday, warning that Washington could resume strikes while keeping its blockade on Iranian ports in place. Speaking on Air Force One and later at an event in Phoenix, Trump claimed talks are continuing and said he believes a deal is still possible. He also said the U.S. would work with Iran to remove enriched uranium and bring it to the United States, but Iranian officials publicly denied any plan to transfer enriched uranium abroad and demanded compensation for damage. Trump said his partnership with Prime Minister Netanyahu remains strong, and described Lebanon as separate from the Iran ceasefire.
israelUS President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran should be nearing an end, while insisting Washington acted to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He also said Iran is showing greater willingness to negotiate and indicated another round of talks could take place over the weekend.
israelU.S. Central Command said the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta redirected a merchant vessel back to an Iranian port on April 17 as part of what it described as an ongoing U.S. blockade. CENTCOM said 19 ships have complied so far and that none have broken through.
