Iran Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade, demands 20% cargo fee Competing claims over an active waterway By Alex Thompson / 13 Jul 2026
Iran Iran strikes five Gulf states as Strait of Hormuz closure holds Tehran enforces its own reading of the June ceasefire text as Washington demands unconditional passage By Layla Hassan / 12 Jul 2026
Iran Trump declares Iran ceasefire "over" as MOU collapses Strait of Hormuz shipping attacks, 80-target US strikes, and Gulf base retaliation end the June truce in under 24 hours By Layla Hassan / 8 Jul 2026
Iran Iran claims missile strike on US warship near Jask Fars News reports two missiles hit naval vessel after ignoring warnings; US Central Command denies any strike occurred By Alex Thompson / 4 May 2026
Iran Strait of Hormuz status disputed amid vessel attacks Iranian statements contradict military actions as commercial ships report coming under fire. By Alex Thompson / 18 Apr 2026
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
