US denies ships violated Iran blockade, says over 10,000 personnel enforcing closureUS 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 IranPresident 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 attacksTehran 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 closureSanctioned 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 – pollNew 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 2025A 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 blockadePrime 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 blockadeIran 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 NetanyahuIsrael 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: reportFailed 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 fightingOfficials 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 leaderArtificial 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 IsraelTurkey'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 shekelsCurrent 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 yearsNetanyahu 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’ defeatU.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 IsraelThis 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 saysIMO 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 revealedTehran 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 oppositionTrump 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 truceVance 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 overIsraeli 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 failsUS 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 weeksEarly 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 IstanbulThere 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 lifeThe 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 warPrime 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 darknessIranian 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
Executions surge in Iran as regime targets protest participants after brief pauseRights 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: ReportIran 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 againThose 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 warnsOn 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 TrumpIsraeli 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 HormuzGulf 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 – reportOperation 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 – reportIran'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 saysIranian 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 IranThe 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 continuesIran 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 failureIn 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 PassoverThe 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 BrotherhoodAnkara 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 airstrikesThe 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 BaghdadThe 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 attack16 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 warnAs 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 leavePresident 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 – reportWhite 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 regimeIran's defeat is likely just weeks - not months - away, says Rubio. March 31, 2026
Iran’s heavy economic toll on Gulf Arab states – analysisOil 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 IsraelKuwaiti 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 – reportThe 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 InterpolExperts 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 saysPresident 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 speakerHardline 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 – TrumpPresident 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
