Executions surge in Iran as regime targets protest participants after brief pause Rights groups say the show trials are unjust and warn that the coming days may see hundreds more executions. April 7, 2026
Iran rejects US plan, Trump says Iran’s 10-point plan ‘not good enough’ Iran presented a 10-point plan, which includes a demands to end the war permanently. April 6, 2026
Negotiators push for 45-day truce by Trump deadline: Report Iran remains reluctant to give up key leverage — such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz — for a temporary deal, insiders said. April 6, 2026
They burned $386 million worth of aircraft to save one man from Iran – and they’d do it again Those two transport aircraft alone are valued at between $150 and $230 million combined. April 5, 2026
Dozens of Hezbollah rockets strike near UN positions, Israel warns On March 30, one UNIFIL soldier was killed in an explosion at a peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, while two others were killed in a separate blast involving their vehicle in another village in south Lebanon. April 5, 2026
Rescued USAF colonel in serious condition, says Trump Israeli leaders hail US rescue mission that recovered downed F-15E aviator amid reports of Israeli involvement. April 5, 2026
Gulf states eye Israeli pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz Gulf Arab states look to Israel's port of Haifa as part of an alternative energy shipping route as Iran continues its closure of the Strait of Hormuz. April 5, 2026
Israeli forces took part in search for US aviator in Iran – report Operation that led to the rescue of an American aviator who was shot down over Iran reportedly included Israeli commando units operating on the ground in Iran. April 5, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei not leading Iran after suffering brain damage, amputations – report Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly only a figurehead, with severe injuries to his head, spine, and limbs leaving him unable to play any role in the ruling of the Islamic Republic. April 5, 2026
Iran will assassinate Trump, Netanyahu, Iranian lawmaker says Iranian parliament member calls on Tehran to reject US peace talks, suggests Iran will assassinate senior American and Israeli leaders. April 5, 2026
Inside the harrowing rescue of a US pilot F15-E shot down over Iran The American pilot was recovered by two U.S. military helicopters, according to CBS News, citing two U.S. officials. April 4, 2026
Trump: Iran has 48 hours to open Hormuz or ‘all hell with reign down’ 'Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out—48 hours.' April 4, 2026
Iran celebrates downing of fighter jet as hunt for missing US pilot continues Iran attacked an Israel-affiliated vessel with a drone in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the ship on fire, Iran’s state media said on Saturday. April 4, 2026
Tehran media dismisses Trump speech, says US shifting goals after failure In his address, Trump said the U.S. campaign against the Islamic Republic has significantly weakened Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities, while stressing that operations will continue if Tehran does not change course. April 3, 2026
UAE wishes the ‘people of Israel’ a happy Passover The UAE signed a normalization agreement with Israel as part of the Abraham Accords in 2020, brokered by the first Trump administration. April 2, 2026
Turkish intel chief hosts Hamas leaders as new report warns of Turkey’s ties to Muslim Brotherhood Ankara has provided Hamas with both political and financial support by allowing its leadership to operate networks from Turkish soil. April 2, 2026
Iran’s tallest bridge heavily damaged in US airstrikes The B1 Bridge is a major commuter and trade route linking Tehran to Karaj and northern/western Iran. April 2, 2026
Iran-linked militia kidnaps American journalist in Baghdad The U.S. blames Kataib Hezbollah, which is an Iranian-aligned militia operating in Iraq, as the group believed to be behind the abduction. April 1, 2026
11-year-old girl critically wounded in Iranian missile attack 16 people injured as Iran launches multiple missile attacks on central Israel on Passover eve. April 1, 2026
Iranian moderates pushing for truce could be killed by regime, experts warn As IRGC increasingly dominates Iran, experts warn that moderate leaders calling for talks with the US could be branded as traitors and killed. April 1, 2026
Trump: Iran doesn’t have to make a deal for US to leave President Donald Trump says the US ultimately will leave Iran with or without a deal but warns that if no agreement is reached, the US will send Iran 'into the stone age.' April 1, 2026
Trump deal won’t end fighting between Iran, Israel – report White House reportedly agreed with Netanyahu's demand that US-Iran deal won't limit Israeli operation against Hezbollah; Iran says ceasefire with US will not include Israel. March 31, 2026
Rubio: US is weeks away from defeating ‘insane’ Iranian regime Iran's defeat is likely just weeks - not months - away, says Rubio. March 31, 2026
Iran’s heavy economic toll on Gulf Arab states – analysis Oil storage and fuel infrastructure in Kuwait, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates have sustained damage, with no clear short-term outlook for restoring exports to pre-conflict levels. March 31, 2026
Kuwaiti dissident slams ‘Arab occupation of Judea,’ says Kuwaitis warming up to Israel Kuwaiti dissident says the war with Iran has led to a major shift in how people in the Gulf Arab state view Israel. March 31, 2026
Gulf Arab states lobbying Trump to invade Iran – report The United Arab Emirates is reportedly pushing President Trump to order an invasion of Iran, with Kuwait and Bahrain also backing a ground operation. March 31, 2026
IRGC’s new leader is seasoned terror leader, wanted by Interpol Experts say Ahmad Vahidi, who is believed to have plotted the deadly bombing of a Jewish center, will not seek compromise with the West. March 31, 2026
US in talks with a ‘new, more reasonable regime’ in Iran, Trump says President Trump says that a new regime in Iran is in talks with the US, warns that if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened soon, the US will 'completely obliterate' Iranian power plants and oil facilities and take 'retribution' for Iranian terror. March 30, 2026
Iran fighting a ‘major world war,’ says Iranian parliament speaker Hardline speaker of the Iranian parliament declares that his country is fighting a 'major world war,' warns that Iran's enemies will be taught 'a lesson.' March 30, 2026
US may take Iranian oil – Trump President Donald Trump says he is interested in seizing Iranian oil as US mulls capture of Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub. March 30, 2026
Indonesian UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in Lebanon blast All UNIFIL troops are set to withdraw from southern Lebanon by the end of 2026. March 30, 2026
Iran’s power structure tilts to Revolutionary Guard as leadership void deepens As long as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps remains intact and its leadership unaccountable for the killing of thousands of Iranians and its regional activities, reformist figures are likely to continue falling in line. March 29, 2026
Israelis overwhelmingly still back Iran war, despite surprise at Iran’s resilience Both Jews and Arabs tend to agree that war planners underestimated Iran’s resilience in the face of US and Israeli attacks. March 29, 2026
Flight cancellations leave hundreds of Israelis stranded in Jordan Jordan abruptly changes airline policy days before the beginning of the Passover festival, leaving hundreds of Israeli travelers stranded. March 29, 2026
Iran’s president slams IRGC, warns economy on verge of collapse – report Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian butts heads with IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi over handling of the war; Pezeshkian warns Iran's economy could collapse in weeks. March 29, 2026
Trump shoots down Iran’s proposal for immediate ceasefire – report President Trump reportedly refused Tehran's proposal for a week-long truce to give the regime time to draft its response to American peace plans. March 29, 2026
Pentagon planning for extended ground operation in Iran – report The US Defense Department is reportedly drafting plans for weeks of ground combat in Iran as thousands of Marines arrive in the region. March 29, 2026
Iranian attack on Saudi base injures 15 US troops The base, which is about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from the Saudi capital of Riyadh, is run by the Royal Saudi Air Force but also used by U.S. troops. March 29, 2026
Turkey, Syria plan trade corridor cutting Israel out of major intercontinental route – report As Syria stabilizes post-coup, Turkey eyes alternative trade route to planned India - Mideast - Europe corridor, bypassing Israel completely. March 29, 2026
‘Legitimate targets’ – Iran threatens to bomb US, Israeli universities Iran warns of retaliation against educational institutions unless the U.S. condemns alleged attacks. March 29, 2026
Iran urges citizens to spy on one another as US-Israeli strikes cripple regime Should diplomatic efforts falter, the Pentagon and US Central Command are reportedly preparing military plans for a 'finishing blow' on Iran, potentially involving some level of ground forces and massive airstrikes. March 28, 2026
US-Israeli strikes expose scale of Iran’s missile infrastructure Given the importance of the missile program for Tehran, it can be inferred the regime directed as much as 30 percent of military spending over the past three decades toward missile capabilities. March 26, 2026
Gulf states form unlikely alliance with Israel At least two Gulf Arab states are reportedly working with Israel to lobby the Trump administration to continue the war on Iran. March 26, 2026
Uganda threatens to invade Iran to protect Israel Ugandan defense chief warns Iran that the African nation will not permit the Islamic Republic to threaten Israel's existence, offers to join US-Israel campaign against Iran. March 26, 2026
Iranian commodore behind Hormuz blockade killed in IDF strike Commodore Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy, was killed in an IDF strike, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced. March 26, 2026
Trump: Iran wants deal ‘so badly’ but ‘afraid’ to say it President Trump pushes back on Iranian denials the regime is seeking to end the war, telling Republicans the US is 'winning so big.' March 26, 2026
US has struck more than 10,000 targets in Iran, cut missile and drone attacks by 90% The United States has hit more than 10,000 targets in Iran thus far, not including thousands of targets hit by Israel, cutting Iran's military production capacity by two-thirds. March 26, 2026
Trump tells inner circle he wants swift end to Iran war – report President Trump reportedly tells aides he wants to end the war with Iran in the coming weeks, even as thousands of troops are slated to arrive in the region for a possible invasion of Kharg Island. March 26, 2026
Iran claims it will allow ‘non-hostile’ ships through Strait of Hormuz Oil tankers are frequently owned and operated through complex corporate structures that might involve companies in the United States, Israel or any number of countries that Iran has accused of 'aggression.' March 25, 2026
With top leaders dead or wounded, IRGC now dominates Iran After the US and Israel wiped out much of Iran's ruling class, the country no longer has a functioning civilian leadership, enabling the IRGC to become the dominant force. March 25, 2026
Trump’s 15-point plan to end war sent to Iran via Pakistan Trump administration reportedly prepared to make peace with Iran's current regime, accepting a weakened Islamic Republic instead of insisting on regime change. March 25, 2026
Iran fears talks a ruse to assassinate top official: report Iran fears peace talks may be a strategic deception aimed at assassinating a senior regime figure. March 25, 2026
2,200 more Marines to arrive in Mideast region The soldiers could be used to seize Kharg island, Iran’s main oil export hub. March 24, 2026
Iran peace talks unlikely to succeed, Israel estimates Israeli officials express skepticism regarding the prospects for a negotiated end to the current war with Iran amid reports the US is keeping Jerusalem informed of developments in talks with Tehran. March 24, 2026
Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador Iran's envoy to Beirut declared persona non grata, ordered to leave the country by March 29 after the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah led Lebanon into another conflict with Israel. March 24, 2026
Saudi Arabia, UAE mull joining US-Israel war on Iran Under pressure from the US and reeling from Iranian attacks, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi move toward joining the US-Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic. March 24, 2026
New report reveals rampant human rights abuses in Iran as activists warn of another wave of mass executions According to HRI’s latest report, at least 65 executions were carried out in secret without prior notice, denying families the chance to say goodbye. March 24, 2026
1,500 missiles, drones fired at Israel; 6,000 IRGC troops killed Iran war by the numbers: Only 17% of Iranian missiles and drones launched since Feb. 28 have targeted Israel; three-quarters of Iran's missile launchers were destroyed; 16 people killed in Israel and 1,595 injured. March 24, 2026
Iranian uprising expected in weeks as defections skyrocket among regime forces Israeli security expert says Iranian forces are facing defection rates as high as 90%, with a new uprising expected within a matter of weeks. March 23, 2026
US easing sanctions on Iranian oil despite war After years of maintaining heavy sanctions on Iran during both terms in office, Trump temporarily lifts sanctions on Iranian oil exports – in the middle of the ongoing war with Iran. March 23, 2026
