US considering plan to overthrow Iranian regime – report Trump administration revisits Iran regime-change options as diplomacy falters. July 21, 2026
Iran’s president declares ‘full-scale war’ on US after latest strikes Despite efforts to reach new ceasefire deal, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Islamic republic is now engaged in a full-scale war with the US. July 21, 2026
Trump on verge of deciding on whether to expand war with Iran – report President Trump weighs major escalation in fighting with Iran after 10 consecutive nights of strikes. July 21, 2026
US strikes Iran for tenth night in a row as IRGC strikes tankers in Hormuz IRGC says two tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz and claims strikes on US systems in Bahrain; maritime authorities report crew abandoning a separate vessel July 21, 2026
Iran FM says he has never met new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei The foreign minister said Khamenei’s appointment as supreme leader was intended to signal continuity in Iran’s policies following the death of his father. July 21, 2026
Iran has moved thousands of centrifuges into Pickaxe Mountain site – report Israeli intelligence says Iran has moved thousands of uranium centrifuges into deeply buried mountain complex. July 21, 2026
Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway Disrupting transit through the Bab al-Mandeb forces shipping firms to route vessels around the Cape of Good Hope off South Africa, significantly increasing costs. July 20, 2026
Iran’s war on the Arabs: Time for the Gulf to stand with Israel Iran's aggression is steadily eroding whatever sympathy it once enjoyed among many Arabs. July 20, 2026
Trump says Iran has ‘very little left’ after ninth night of US strikes President Trump says Iran has been 'very badly damaged' after nine nights over US airstrikes. July 20, 2026
Israel on ‘very high alert’ for Iranian attack – report Israel reportedly raises alert level as US-Iran fighting threatens to draw IDF into campaign. July 20, 2026
How Iran is evading US defenses – analysis Defense analysts have previously documented cases in which Chinese reconnaissance satellites and navigation systems may have supported Iranian targeting operations. July 20, 2026
US moves toward wider Iran war as American military death toll rises US military deploying additional fighter squadrons to the Middle East after three soldiers killed in recent Iranian attacks. July 20, 2026
Iranian regime’s failures anger citizens as power cuts and military casualties mount The daily reality confronting ordinary Iranians stands in stark contrast to the rhetoric dominating the discourse Iranian media report. July 19, 2026
Iran’s officials raise the prospect of seizing US Camp Buehring in Kuwait According to various reports, Iranian remarks were specifically conditioned on the United States seizing Iranian territory, such as Kharg Island. July 19, 2026
Iranian missiles target south Jordan, two Iron Dome interceptors fired The US embassy issued an urgent notice to American citizens in Jordan instructing them to avoid the airport and seaport in Aqaba entirely and to stay away from military bases across the kingdom. July 19, 2026
US strikes Iran for eighth straight night after deadly attack on troops CENTCOM said the latest wave of strikes was launched to 'swiftly punish' IRGC forces responsible for the attack on the U.S. base in Jordan. July 19, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has fled the country – report The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly issuing statements in the name of Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, after he left the country. July 19, 2026
Board of Peace drops plans for full Gaza reconstruction – report US-backed Board of Peace has reportedly abandoned its plans for building a 'New Gaza' in favor of a pilot program creating a small amount of temporary housing, with the main goal of discouraging a new IDF campaign. July 19, 2026
Trump ‘couldn’t care less’ about Iran suspending agreement with US as fighting escalates President Trump brushes off Iran's decision to suspend memorandum of understanding as fighting in the Mideast escalates after killing of two American service members. July 19, 2026
US sends dozens of refueling aircraft to Israel as attacks across Mideast intensify The U.S. currently has some 60 refueling aircraft in Israel, about half at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv and the other half at Ramon Airport in southern Israel. July 18, 2026
Two American soldiers killed defending US base as Iran expands attacks Iran's expanding missile campaign claimed its first American lives of the renewed conflict Friday, as two US troops were killed defending a military base in Jordan from a barrage of ballistic missiles and drones. July 18, 2026
Herzog: Peace with Saudi Arabia remains ‘my dream’ Saudi Arabia has repeatedly said that normalization with Israel would require significant progress toward the establishment of a Palestinian state. July 17, 2026
Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon U.S. President Donald Trump has insisted that Syria take military action against Hezbollah. July 16, 2026
The Revolutionary Guard may accept deals but never peace From its inception, the Guardsmen have understood their confrontation with the United States not as a dispute over particular policies, but as an enduring ideological conflict between the 'front of truth' and the 'front of arrogance.' July 16, 2026
Iran orders Houthis to close Red Sea if US hits Iranian power grid – report Houthis reportedly instructed to attack vessels traveling through the Red Sea if US strikes Iranian power infrastructure. July 16, 2026
Jared Kushner working to rebuild US ties with Palestinian Authority, push Saudi deal – report Trump's son-in-law and adviser reportedly working behind the scenes with Saudi Arabia to improve administration's ties with the PA as part of an effort to secure Saudi-Israeli normalization. July 16, 2026
Iran releases American hostage in surprise ‘goodwill’ gesture to Trump The release could be interpreted as a limited Iranian attempt to create a diplomatic opening without formally yielding to Washington’s demands. July 16, 2026
US launches strikes on Iran for the fifth consecutive day Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced on Thursday morning that it had carried out attacks on Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait in response to the U.S. strikes. July 16, 2026
Trump mulling invasion of Iranian islands – report President continues to say he would prefer a diplomatic agreement. July 16, 2026
US launches daytime strikes on Iran as explosions reported in Shiraz After repeated overnight attacks on military targets, US escalates conflict with Iran with daytime strikes. July 15, 2026
Trump threatens to ‘knock out’ all Iranian power plants and bridges as US continues strikes 'Next week, it gets really bad for them, Trump said. July 15, 2026
Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed until ‘end of American evils’ Tehran says it will maintain full control over the Strait of Hormuz, no matter the cost, after US reimposes naval blockade. July 15, 2026
Mossad trained Kurds for Iran invasion to trigger national uprising – report Israel secretly brought over thousands of Kurdish militia members and trained them for operation aimed at toppling the Iranian regime. July 14, 2026
Trump vows to destroy Iranian nuke site, says Israel wouldn’t exist without Netanyahu President Trump announces plans to bomb underground Iranian nuclear facility at Pickaxe Mountain while touting strong relationship with Israel's prime minister. July 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia demands Netanyahu’s removal as condition for peace deal – report Riyadh reportedly expressed willingness to join Abraham Accords and normalize ties with Israel - but only if Prime Minister Netanyahu is replaced and reversal of pro-settlement policies in Judea and Samaria. July 14, 2026
The great Palestinian election scam The reality is that Abbas has never been eager to test his popularity at the ballot box. July 13, 2026
Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump declared the strait open and that from 'this point forward' the United States will be known as 'the guardian of the Hormuz Strait.' July 13, 2026
Iranian ex-president under house arrest after Israel attempted to recruit him – report Iran reportedly placed former President Ahmadinejad under house arrest after uncovering Israeli bid to recruit him. July 13, 2026
Saudi Arabia bombs Houthi airport to block Iranian flights – report Houthis claim Saudi Arabia carried out a surprise attack on Sanaa airport, reigniting war between the two sides. July 13, 2026
US strikes Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast while standoff continues Renewed US-Iran clashes continue for fourth night in a row, with Tehran claiming it struck American bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. July 13, 2026
Israeli doctor saved Turkey’s anti-Israel president in secret mission – report Former spokesman for Israel's Ichilov Hospital says an Israeli doctor was dispatched to Turkey to save President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's life. July 13, 2026
Syria’s new parliament holds first session since ouster of ex-president Assad The new parliament will serve a 30-month term while preparing for future elections. July 13, 2026
CENTCOM: Strait of Hormuz open despite ‘arbitrary’ Iranian declarations The IRGC warned that any 'new act of aggression' against Iran would be met with a 'severe response.' July 12, 2026
US bombs 140 targets across Iran as Tehran targets US bases across Mideast After Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed and crippled civilian vessel, US forces bomb Iranian military positions while Tehran targets American bases. July 12, 2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, cripples civilian vessel Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declares the Strait of Hormuz closed, striking a civilian vessel attempting to pass through the international waterway. July 12, 2026
To win the war against Iran, the United States must seize Qeshm Island – opinion Satellite imagery shows that Iran has deployed military equipment to the island, likely anti-ship missiles, aerial and naval unmanned systems, and sea mines since March 2026. July 11, 2026
If UNRWA is a problem, don’t kill its alternative – opinion A lean, mean U.N. operation is what the White House should want. July 10, 2026
Israel says Gaza aid deliveries are significantly exceeding international benchmarks The report said more than 70,000 cubic meters of water are supplied to Gaza daily through pipelines, desalination facilities, and other infrastructure, exceeding humanitarian standards. July 9, 2026
Trump says Iran called him, wants deal ‘so badly’ Overnight, the American military attacked about 90 military targets in Iran following IRGC attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. July 9, 2026
The funeral the cameras missed: How Iranians really marked Khamenei’s death While state television broadcast grief, a sizable portion of the country was, quite openly, on vacation. July 9, 2026
‘Fighting US aggression’ – Iran blasts Gulf after American strikes Tehran warned additional U.S. attacks would trigger wider retaliation against American military installations across the region. July 9, 2026
‘Not f—ing around’: US gearing up for new round of Iran war Washington warned Tehran it is prepared for an escalation lasting days, weeks, or even months. July 9, 2026
When foreign journalists become an instrument of the regime Western outlets covered the funeral of Ali Khamenei widely, with many reports focusing on the size of the crowds and the scale of the public grief on display. July 8, 2026
US Navy said to be preparing to relaunch full naval blockade of Iran A previous naval blockade was imposed in April after the collapse of talks in Islamabad and was lifted in June when the memorandum of understanding ending the war was signed in Versailles. July 8, 2026
Iran: MoU ‘invalid’ after US strikes, reversal of sanctions waiver Tehran threatened to take decisive measures after accusing Washington of breaching the memorandum of understanding. July 8, 2026
Israel must start arming the PKK – opinion Israel should provide the PKK with weaponry and cash and should recognize Diyarbakir as the capital of a future Kurdish state. July 7, 2026
Khamenei’s funeral shows it is ‘business as usual’ in Tehran Tehran has long demonstrated an ability to tailor its messaging for different audiences, projecting moderation abroad while employing harsher rhetoric domestically and to its allies. July 6, 2026
Ex-Dem activist hails Khamenei at funeral: ‘Great anti-imperialist’ Calla Walsh previously sparked outrage after mocking American troops killed in an Iranian drone strike. July 6, 2026
Turkey’s ‘strategic triad’ gains sway in Trump’s Middle East policy, posing challenges for Israel But while politicidal rhetoric is interesting to monitor, what matters most are the power plays and the strategy for building power on the ground used by Ankara and its allies. July 6, 2026
At Khamenei’s funeral, Iran used Quranic verses to rank allies and shame rivals Hamas representatives were welcomed with verses praising believers who remained faithful to their covenant with God and did not break their pledge. July 5, 2026
