Tehran seeks to turn negotiating gains into regional influenceAlthough the Islamic Republic suffered significant military losses, government-aligned media portray the diplomatic outcome as a strategic success. June 25, 2026
‘Operation Epic Fury’ costs estimated at $40 billionU.S. Adm. Brad Cooper, the Central Command chief, said that U.S. forces fired 13,629 strike munitions against more than 13,000 targets by the ceasefire. June 25, 2026
New data reveals full scale of war damage to Iran’s industrial sectorThe country’s two largest automakers, Iran Khodro and SAIPA, reported production declines of 16 percent and 58 percent, respectively, over the past month. June 24, 2026
US-Iran MoU a ‘declaration of America’s defeat,’ says Tehran’s chief negotiatorGhalibaf also defended Palestinian terrorism as 'an expression of a nation’s legitimate resistance in the face of occupation.' June 24, 2026
Not just Lebanon: Iran pushing to include Gaza in US nuke dealIran informs Hamas its negotiators have raised the issue of Gaza in talks with the US. June 24, 2026
Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ with Iran in one week if talks failPresident Trump accuses Iran of lying about IAEA inspections, insisting they will take place 'at the appropriate time,' says US can 'finish the job' in under a week if Iran refuses to implement deal. June 24, 2026
Vance pushes for Iran role in Lebanon deal as Israel warns of growing strategic riskIsraeli officials have publicly opposed the initiative, warning it could erode Israel’s freedom of military action in Lebanon. June 24, 2026
US fighter pilot shot down over Iran describes networked drone swarm in ‘jellyfish’ formationIf Iran has achieved networked drone swarms at an operational scale, the implications for air operations in the region would be severe. June 23, 2026
Food prices surge in Iran as essential goods become unaffordablePotatoes, for example, posted the smallest increase among major food items, yet prices were still roughly 20 percent higher than a year earlier. June 23, 2026
Trump says Iran accepted ‘infinite’ nuke inspections as Tehran disputes deal termsPresident Trump pushes back on Iran's denials of key elements of emerging deal, says Tehran has agreed to long-term nuclear inspections. June 23, 2026
‘Bulls**t’ – Trump ally rails against ‘Hezbollah-First’ Iran negotiationsFox News host Mark Levin blasts Trump administration's talks with Iran as being 'far worse than Obama deal,' while refraining from directly attacking the president. June 23, 2026
Trump: I get problems solved fast – including with BibiPresident Trump responds to Israel's refusal to withdraw from Lebanon, vows to 'solve' the issue 'fast,' while warning US will use force if Iran fails to uphold deal. June 23, 2026
Trump lifts Iran oil sanctions as billions flow to Revolutionary GuardsThe temporary nature of the license is designed to maintain American leverage during ongoing negotiations toward a comprehensive agreement requiring Iran to dismantle its nuclear weapons program. June 22, 2026
Vance says Iran has agreed to IAEA nuke inspectionsVice President Vance says US and Iran have made progress on key issues, including atomic inspectors and 'mechanism' for ensuring free passage in the Strait of Hormuz. June 22, 2026
Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas are rearming, warns Israeli presidentPresident Isaac Herzog rejects criticism of Trump administration - but says Hezbollah disarmament must be part of any deal with Lebanon. June 22, 2026
Could fight over Iranian assets sink Trump’s Iran deal?Frozen Iranian funds emerge as key test for Trump’s Tehran deal, as US and Tehran spar over access to frozen assets. June 22, 2026
Explosion as Qatar restarts gas export terminal hurts 54 and leaves 18 missingThe Barzan plant had a capacity of almost 1.4 billion standard cubic feet of sales gas per day. June 22, 2026
Iranian singer sentenced to 74 lashes for not wearing hijab during livestream concertThe court ruled that Ahmadi and the others offended 'public decency through the production and publication of obscene and immoral content on cyberspace platforms.' June 21, 2026
Pakistan claims breakthrough reached on Iran’s uranium stockpilePakistan's foreign minister says Tehran has agreed to dilute its uranium stockpile, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims Qatar is set to release $6 billion in frozen assets. June 21, 2026
Just 13% of Israelis trust Trump on Iran deal – pollNew poll shows Israelis strongly dissatisfied with new US-Iran agreement; a mere 11% believe Israel won the recent war with Iran. June 21, 2026
Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz passage, sees rapid oil windfall from Trump dealWith export restrictions now lifted, the regime appears to be drawing down accumulated stockpiles as oil shipments rebound. June 21, 2026
‘We are a superpower,’ Iranian spokesman declares after Trump signs dealBaghaei stressed that the Islamic Republic views Israeli attacks on its Hezbollah terrorist proxy in Lebanon as a violation of the agreement. June 18, 2026
Trump rips ‘fools’ opposed to Iran deal as Hegseth says blockade may be reimposedDefense chief warns the US could resume strikes and reimpose its blockade if Iran fails to adhere to the agreement. June 18, 2026
Trump says Israel should be ‘happy’ with Iran deal, confirms ‘dispute’ over LebanonPresident Trump criticizes Israel over Lebanon war, says Israel has no right to oppose Iran deal after failing to take part in the 2020 killing of Iranian general. June 18, 2026
US ambassador calls to deport Hamas, Hezbollah terrorists to IranUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes alternative peace plan, calling to deport Hamas and Hezbollah members from Lebanon and Gaza to terrorist 'mothership' Iran. June 18, 2026
Lindsey Graham flipflops on Iran deal while other senators slam ‘blunder’Senator Lindsey Graham drops opposition to Trump administration's Iran agreement, while other Republican lawmakers denounce the deal as a 'blunder.' June 18, 2026
Iran reportedly continued launching drones after signing agreementThe continued drone launches, if confirmed, suggest that the security situation in the strait remains unstable even after the diplomatic announcement. June 18, 2026
After war losses, Hezbollah seen gaining from Iran-US dealHezbollah‘s media office said Iran had publicly announced its support to Hezbollah and that help was continuing. June 18, 2026
Why Israel targeted Iran’s Karun petrochemical complexA substantial portion of Karun’s output consists of chemicals with both commercial and defense applications. June 17, 2026
Trump says Iran deal not final, US could resume strikes if talks failPresident Trump denies that the interim agreement with Iran has been finalized, says that US strikes on Iran are still on the table. June 17, 2026
Trump allowed Qatar to secretly funnel billions to Iran – reportUS reportedly approved secret arrangement between Doha and Tehran during Hormuz crisis, securing safe passage for Qatari oil in exchange for billions of dollars sent to Iran. June 17, 2026
Iran deal gives Israel two months to withdraw from Lebanon – reportInterim deal reached between US and Iran reportedly includes end to Israeli operations in Lebanon and a full withdrawal within 60 days. June 17, 2026
Poll shows declining Lebanese opposition to normalization with IsraelFewer than one in five Lebanese now oppose normalizing ties with Israel while nearly half of Syrians support relations with the Jewish state. June 17, 2026
‘Smacks of appeasement’ – Mike Pence rips Trump’s Iran dealPresident Trump's former vice president praises campaign against Iran but lambasts the interim deal with Tehran, calling it calling it 'much bigger than a mistake.' June 17, 2026
Postwar debate inside Iran raises questions about Khamenei’s legacyWhatever reverence officials still express toward his legacy, the reality is that Ali Khamenei is gone and the internal balance of power is contested among the surviving factions of the regime. June 17, 2026
Reza Pahlavi blasts Trump’s Iran agreement, predicts it will failExiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi denounces Trump administration's interim agreement with Tehran, says regime will not uphold deal. June 17, 2026
Global Sumud flotilla announces new Gaza-bound mission to challenge Israeli blockade once againExperts have repeatedly noted that the amount of aid on the ships is small and limited compared to the truckloads of supplies that Israel has allowed into Gaza. June 16, 2026
Trump ‘not happy’ with Israel, tells Netanyahu to be more ‘responsible’ about LebanonPresident says he is uninterested in regime change in Iran; slams Israel for responding to Hezbollah attacks, urging Netanyahu to let Syria deal with Hezbollah. June 16, 2026
Vance ‘confident’ Israel will sign on to Iran dealVice President Vance defends interim deal with Iran as a 'win-win.' June 16, 2026
Iran demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon as condition for interim dealIran's foreign minister says US talks will resume Friday, insists deal must cover Israeli actions in Lebanon. June 16, 2026
US mulling $300 billion fund for Iran – reportPresident Trump appears to deny report that his administration is considering setting up massive investment fund for Iran if it upholds deal. June 16, 2026
Iran unlikely to adhere to nuclear deal, CIA director warns Trump – reportUS intelligence chief reportedly warned President Trump that evidence gathered on Iranian leaders suggests they are unlikely to follow through on recently signed interim deal. June 16, 2026
Iranians, angry and exhausted, face deep uncertainty in wake of Trump’s deal with regimeWhile ordinary Iranians expressed exhaustion and concern about daily life, supporters of the government have projected confidence in the regime’s ability to withstand military pressure. June 16, 2026
Armed skiffs attack merchant vessels off Yemen in two separate incidentsUKMTO advised all vessels operating in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. June 15, 2026
Trump says ships begin leaving Strait of Hormuz under US-Iran peace dealIn a subsequent post, Trump said that 'this great deal will bring peace and security to the whole region.' June 15, 2026
Hamas carried out Oct. 7 invasion to torpedo Israel-Saudi normalizationSeized Hamas documents reveal the terror group planned the 2023 invasion in part to block normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. June 15, 2026
US denies Iran to receive billions of dollars ahead of talksSenior US official rejects Iranian claims that billions in frozen funds will be released before talks. June 15, 2026
Israel won’t be bound by emerging Iran deal – reportEmerging Iran deal reportedly will not formally bind Israel but will force Jerusalem to carefully coordinate its actions with the Trump administration. June 14, 2026
IDF preparing ‘new surprises’ for next Iran war, says senior IAF officerIsraeli Air Force officer says the next war with Iran will be ‘completely different.’ June 14, 2026
‘Death to Araghchi, no compromise’ – Iranians protest against dealProtesters accused Iranian officials of dishonoring Khamenei by pursuing a deal with Trump. June 14, 2026
‘Kurds a lever of pressure on the Iranian regime’The absence of Israeli manufacturing stamps or official serial numbers provided, in theory, a critical diplomatic shield for Jerusalem. June 14, 2026
Erdoğan’s neo-Ottoman war on IsraelWashington cannot continue treating Erdoğan as an indispensable ally and harmless irritant. June 12, 2026
Iran shows no active uranium enrichment, but nuclear program not fully dismantled, experts sayExperts now describe Iran’s enrichment capability as 'severely degraded' but not eliminated. June 12, 2026
Trump declares agreement reached with Iran to end war, signing scheduled this weekendThe sweeping international agreement reportedly has secured the personal sign off of the highest religious authority in Tehran, marking a massive shift in the regime's traditional foreign policy. June 12, 2026
Iran fortifies Kharg Island with mines and air defenses as Trump threatens to seize itKharg Island is a five-mile stretch of land off Iran's coast, described by U.S. officials as the 'nexus for all the Iranian oil supply.' June 11, 2026
Senior Iranian regime cleric calls on Muslims worldwide to target ‘infidel’ United StatesReferencing U.S.-led attempts to demilitarize Iran’s regional terrorist proxies, the regime cleric claimed it was paving the way to colonization. June 11, 2026
‘Iran will be hit very hard tonight,’ Trump warnsPresident Trump says the US will hit Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ threatens takeover of Kharg Island and oil market. June 11, 2026
Iran threatens to turn Mideast ‘into hell’ if US continues Hormuz operationsSenior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander fires back after Trump touts US successes in Strait of Hormuz, threatens to turn Mideast 'into hell' for the US. June 11, 2026
Hamas turns Gaza hospitals and schools into torture chambers as it reestablishes police stateAnti-Israel elements of the international community and the media have paid little attention as Hamas rebuilds its authoritarian state and have focused instead on criticizing Israel. June 11, 2026
US strikes Iran for second straight night as Trump threatens more attacksTrump warned that if Tehran does not sign the deal Washington is demanding, the U.S. could continue striking Iran again. June 11, 2026
