Iran Thai bulk carrier struck in latest Strait of Hormuz attack Mayuree Naree hit by projectiles as Iran intensifies maritime campaign against commercial shipping By Layla Hassan / 11 Mar 2026
Iran Update: US and Israel Strike Iran as Region Braces for Escalation Joint operation targets nuclear and military sites as Trump declares explicit regime change goal By Layla Hassan / 28 Feb 2026
United States US deploys 50 fighter jets to Middle East during Iran nuclear talks Washington floods region with warplanes as Geneva negotiations unfold, raising questions about diplomatic intent By Layla Hassan / 19 Feb 2026
Iran Pentagon prepares for sustained Iran campaign amid Oman nuclear talks As a second carrier strike group deploys to the Gulf, Washington pursues diplomacy while planning for weeks-long military operations By Layla Hassan / 14 Feb 2026
United States Trump deploys second carrier to Gulf as Iran talks stall The USS Gerald R. Ford's deployment signals escalating pressure on Tehran while diplomatic channels remain officially open By Layla Hassan / 13 Feb 2026
Iran Iran declares missile program off-limits as US talks resume Tehran draws hard line on ballistic capabilities amid Oman-mediated negotiations with Washington By Alex Thompson / 11 Feb 2026
United States Trump floats second carrier as positive Iran talks conclude in Oman US doubles down on military buildup while praising breakthrough diplomacy, testing coercive negotiation strategy By Layla Hassan / 10 Feb 2026
Iran Iran's Foreign Minister arrives in Muscat for first direct US nuclear talks since strikes Tehran insists on nuclear-only agenda as Washington pushes broader regional settlement at bilateral meeting in Oman By Layla Hassan / 5 Feb 2026
Iran / Members-only Planned US-Iran nuclear talks (almost) collapse over venue, agenda disputes Washington rejects Tehran's last-minute demand to relocate Friday meeting from Istanbul to Oman and narrow focus to nuclear file only By Layla Hassan / 4 Feb 2026
Iran Armed boats attempt vessel interception in Strait of Hormuz Incident 16 nautical miles north of Oman highlights Iran's continued use of maritime gray-zone tactics in critical energy chokepoint By Layla Hassan / 3 Feb 2026
Iran Trump and Khamenei exchange threats as US warships deploy to Gulf Military buildup and diplomatic signaling converge in high-risk standoff over Strait of Hormuz By Layla Hassan / 1 Feb 2026
