Iran says it executed a man accused of spying for Israel Dozens of executions have been reported in Iran this year, including cases involving individuals accused of protest-related offenses or espionage. April 22, 2026
Cash-starved Iranian regime is ‘collapsing financially,’ says Trump President Trump downplays decision to extend ceasefire, says time is on America’s side as Iranian economy is throttled by US blockade. April 22, 2026
Three ships fired upon in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire Three commercial vessels targeted by RPGs and gunfire from Iranian gunboats in the Strait of Hormuz less than a day after President Donald Trump agreed to extend the ceasefire with Iran. April 22, 2026
US imposes new sanctions to block Iranian rearmament efforts US Treasury Department sanctions Iran’s weapon suppliers in Turkey, the UAE, and inside of Iran, while also crackdown on funding of pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. April 22, 2026
As ceasefire extends, Iranian voice describes deepening repression, waning hope under regime’s grip Iran’s nationwide internet blackout has become the longest recorded of its kind, as authorities continue restricting access to the outside world in an effort to suppress internal opposition and silence domestic dissent. April 22, 2026
Inside Trump’s decision to extend Iran truce President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran after an urgent White House meeting with his national security team, amid hopes that Iran's fractured leadership will reach a consensus on talks. April 22, 2026
Israel preparing with US for renewed Iran strikes as prospects for deal dim Despite President Trump extending ceasefire, Israel increasingly pessimistic regarding the prospects for a deal with Iran. April 22, 2026
Iran: Complete regime change for permanent peace The enduring barbarity of the clerical regime's attempts to subjugate the Iranian people to its will demonstrates why the Trump administration's decision to launch fresh military action was justified. April 21, 2026
Trump expects to resume bombing Iran if ceasefire expires without deal The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue in Pakistan, with Vice President JD Vance reportedly involved in talks, while Iran has yet to send its expected delegation to Islamabad today. April 21, 2026
Trump accuses Iran of violating truce but predicts ‘great deal’ President Trump blasts Iran's "numerous" violations of ceasefire agreement amid reports US has seized a second Iranian vessel just hours before the truce is slated to expire. April 21, 2026
Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq The war in the Middle East has exposed the fragility of Iraq’s state institutions and their limited ability to restrain these groups. April 21, 2026
Israeli agent killed abroad played critical role in war with Iran, Mossad chief reveals The head of Israel's Mossad reveals that an Israeli agent who was killed abroad several years ago carried out missions which played a crucial role in the recent war with Iran. April 21, 2026
‘Iran planned a second Holocaust’ – Netanyahu Israel pushed off an existential threat from Iran, Prime Minister Netanyahu says at Memorial Day ceremony, tells nation Iran war foiled ayatollahs plan to carry out a second Holocaust. April 21, 2026
Trump torpedoing Iran talks with public commentary, aides say US officials claim that President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran nuclear talks have undermined attempts to reach a diplomatic solution. April 21, 2026
Trump: US blockade ‘absolutely destroying Iran,’ won’t end unless full deal reached US blockade on Iran is costing the regime half a billion dollars per day, says Trump, denying he is under pressure to reach a deal with the Islamic Republic. April 21, 2026
Iran’s internet shutdown leaves millions offline The nationwide internet shutdown in Iran continues, as authorities tighten control over digital life. April 21, 2026
Israel falls in line with Trump for now, but plans strikes on Hamas and Hezbollah Israeli accepts ceasefires in bid to avoid confrontation with White House, while quietly preparing for possible resumption of hostilities in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. April 21, 2026
Iran was offered sanctions relief in exchange for a 15-year enrichment freeze – report In addition, Iran would be required to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international trade. April 20, 2026
Iran retains 70% of its ballistic missiles, rebuilding quickly: report Israel raises the alarm as limits on Iran's ballistic missile program vanish from talks. April 20, 2026
Israel exposes int’l Iranian terror operations, including plot to bomb pipeline Israel's Mossad uncovers Iranian terror operation orchestrating planned attacks in Azerbaijan, including plots targeting a critical oil pipeline. April 20, 2026
Iran issues warning over Hormuz as Ghalibaf says major gaps remain It remains unclear whether the differences in tone among senior figures in Tehran reflect a genuine divide or a familiar 'good cop/bad cop' tactic the system has deployed in the past. April 20, 2026
Israel blames Hezbollah for deadly attack on UN peacekeepers French President Emmanuel Macron identified the fatality as French Sgt. First Class Florian Montorio. April 19, 2026
‘No more Mr. Nice Guy,’ Trump declares after Iran breaks ceasefire deal US will carry out long-delayed threat to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if no deal reached in upcoming Islamabad talks, Trump warns Tehran. April 19, 2026
Iran is rearming in plain sight: Tehran retains 40% of its drones and 60% of its launchers after the ceasefire Washington, through the Pentagon and the White House, has claimed Iran’s arsenal was 'dramatically curtailed' and its navy 'wiped out.' April 19, 2026
The lesser-known but real threats posed by Iran’s chemical-weapons program According to a former Mossad senior official, Iranian hackers leaked documents in 2023 from the IRGC university research institute containing evidence of chemical weapons development in a project called 'deteret 0.5.' April 19, 2026
Global escalation: US Navy to seize Iranian ships worldwide Maritime security experts warn that the global pursuit of Iran-linked ships could raise tensions with third-party nations and complicate international shipping lanes April 18, 2026
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran reimposes restrictions TankerTrackers.com reported vessels were forced to turn around in the strait, including an Indian-flagged supertanker, after they were fired on by Iran. April 18, 2026
US ready to renew Iran strikes if Tehran rejects deal, says Hegseth US Defense Secretary warns Iran that the US is prepared to resume military operations if Tehran turns down America's terms. April 16, 2026
Iran warns of escalation if US naval blockade continues Tehran threatens to disrupt maritime traffic in the Red Sea and other key passages, claims U.S. is violating ceasefire by blockading Strait of Hormuz. April 16, 2026
Intelligence capabilities fuel America’s game-changing naval blockade The U.S. Navy is deploying Arleigh Burke-class destroyers equipped with AEGIS radar systems and advanced interception capabilities designed to counter missiles and other aerial threats. April 15, 2026
US denies ships violated Iran blockade, says over 10,000 personnel enforcing closure US surges forces in the Middle East, with more than 10,000 troops and over a dozen warships enforcing the naval blockade on Iran. April 15, 2026
Trump says ‘amazing two days ahead’ in Iran President Trump says US has removed radical elements from Iranian regime, hinting at major developments in the next two days. April 15, 2026
Chinese spy satellite used to direct Iranian attacks Tehran reportedly used a Chinese spy satellite it secretly acquired to locate U.S. military facilities in the Middle East. April 15, 2026
Vance says progress made toward ‘grand deal, accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ 'Whether we have further conversations, whether we ultimately get to a deal, I really think the ball is in the Iranian court,' the vice president said. April 14, 2026
Oil tankers defy US blockade as Saudis push Trump to end Hormuz closure Sanctioned oil tankers test President Trump's naval blockade of Iran, passing through the Strait of Hormuz. April 14, 2026
Israelis reject Trump’s ceasefire with Iran – poll New poll shows two-thirds of Israelis disapprove of President Trump's decision to impose a two-week ceasefire, halting the war with Iran. April 14, 2026
Report: Iran carried out 1,639 executions in 2025 A new report reveals a dramatic rise in executions across Iran, with crimes such as apostasy and homosexuality punishable by death. April 14, 2026
Netanyahu: Iran, not Israel, responsible for US decision to impose blockade Prime Minister Netanyahu endorses Trump's plan to blockade Iran, adding that Israel will continue to fight Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. April 13, 2026
Iran warns of global economic collapse if US imposes blockade Iran denounces US plans to impose naval blockade; threatens to strike Gulf ports, take permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz, and tank the global economy. April 13, 2026
‘There will not be another Holocaust’ – Iran war foiled plot to destroy Israel, says Netanyahu Israel is now at the peak of its power, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares, telling Holocaust survivors that the war with Iran averted a plot to destroy the Jewish state. April 13, 2026
Trump weighing ‘limited’ strikes on Iran: report Failed negotiations leave Iran’s nuclear issue unresolved and tensions high. April 13, 2026
Could Hezbollah push Lebanon into a civil war? Lebanese army deploys snipers in Beirut amid rumors of deteriorating internal stability as Hezbollah supporters rally in the capital. April 13, 2026
Ready for war: The IDF braces for immediate resumption of high-intensity fighting Officials note that despite the official truce, the U.S. military is continuing to build up undisclosed forces in the Middle East, preparing for a scenario where force becomes the only option. April 12, 2026
How the IDF used AI to kill Iran’s supreme leader Artificial intelligence played a key role in the IDF's assassination of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. April 12, 2026
Erdogan: Turkey can invade Israel Turkey's president says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is 'blinded by blood and hatred,' warns the Turkish military can invade Israel. April 12, 2026
Post-Oct. 7 wars cost Israel close to half a trillion shekels Current war with Iran estimated to cost 65 billion shekels; price tag for post-Oct. 7 wars nears half a trillion shekels. April 12, 2026
Turkish prosecutors indict 35 Israeli leaders, call to jail Netanyahu for 4,596 years Netanyahu slams Turkish president for massacres of Kurds after Istanbul prosecutors charge nearly three dozen Israeli leaders, calling for sentences ranging from 1,102 to 4,596 years. April 12, 2026
US commander: Iran suffered ‘generational’ defeat U.S. forces alone conducted more than 13,000 strikes on Iranian military targets and flew thousands of combat flights, Cooper said. April 10, 2026
‘Cancerous state’: Pakistan’s defense minister launches vicious attack on Israel This outburst follows claims by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Iran was prepared to strike Israel on Wednesday night but was stopped by Pakistani intervention. April 10, 2026
A toll for using Hormuz would be a ‘dangerous precedent,’ UN’s ship agency says IMO countries adopted the UN Convention on the Law of the Seas, or UNCLOS, which outlines the rules that govern straits used for international navigation. April 9, 2026
Iran’s unrealistic demands in 10-point peace plan revealed Tehran lays out a 10-point draft peace plan, demanding that it be allowed to collect tolls from vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, the full lifting of American sanctions, and an end to the war in Lebanon. April 9, 2026
US to ‘reexamine’ NATO membership, mulls pulling out troops over Iran war opposition Trump administration reportedly considering moving troops from NATO member states which did not back Iran war, including Germany, Italy, and Spain. April 9, 2026
Vance: Israel ready to limit attacks on Hezbollah to preserve Iran truce Vance acknowledges Lebanon was never part of Iran ceasefire but says Israel may curb strikes to aid peace talks with Tehran. April 9, 2026
Netanyahu denies US blindsided Israel with Iran ceasefire, says war not over Israeli prime minister emphasizes that Iran ceasefire is temporary, hints at continuation of war after two weeks. April 9, 2026
US military says it’s ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth portrayed Iran as militarily defeated and without any option but to strike a deal. April 8, 2026
Trump agrees to ‘double-sided ceasefire’ with Iran for two weeks Early on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement in English expressing support for the truce. April 8, 2026
Three terrorists attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul There was no immediate information on the identity of the attackers or what their motives may have been. April 7, 2026
A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life The US and Israel have carried out thousands of strikes across the country, and Trump has threatened to bomb Iran 'back to the Stone Ages, where they belong.' April 7, 2026
Report: Netanyahu lobbying Trump not to halt Iran war Prime Minister Netanyahu has reportedly joined efforts by Gulf Arab states to convince President Trump to hold off on a truce with Iran. April 7, 2026
Iran’s internet blackout hits record length as regime tries to crush dissent in digital darkness Iranian authorities have even warned that citizens suspected of accessing the internet through virtual private networks (VPNs)—tools that bypass government censorship—could face arrest or imprisonment. April 7, 2026
