Trump weighs new strikes on Iran amid sanctions stalemate
Trump considers new military strikes and intensified sanctions to force Iran into nuclear negotiations.
Congress approval needed for Iran war?
Experts say Trump needs Congressional approval to continue war in Iran after 60 days, but Congress may avoid the issue.
US warns of military options, airstrikes on Iranian leaders
US source says military options including airstrikes on Iranian leaders remain on table, but ground invasion less likely.
UN: Hormuz traffic down 95% since Feb 28
UN reports 95.3% drop in Strait of Hormuz ship transits, food prices up 6%, oil prices up 53%.
US Marines seize another Iran-linked ship in Arabian Sea
US Marines boarded and seized a container ship suspected of Iran links in the Arabian Sea.
IRGC vows to block Strait of Hormuz if restricted
Iran's IRGC deputy vows to block all oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz if Iran's maritime access is restricted.
Chabahar Port backlog grows under US blockade
CENTCOM: Over 20 vessels now backed up at Chabahar Port, up from 5 before the blockade.
Ships queue at Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
Dozens of tankers remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz as the blockade enters its second month.
US Marines board ship violating Iran blockade
US Marines boarded M/V Blue Star III in the Arabian Sea for suspected Iran blockade violation.
Trump: Do not lift blockade, do not end war
Trump says not to lift blockade or end war, warning against letting enemy rebuild.
Iran Army: We are still at war
Iranian Army spokesperson says it's still wartime, continues surveillance and equipping.
Trump: Iran in 'State of Collapse', seeks Hormuz opening
President Trump says Iran has declared a 'State of Collapse' and is asking the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
US energy chief: Strait can reopen without full mine clearance
U.S. energy chief says Strait of Hormuz can reopen without clearing all mines.
Stranded tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Footage shows Strait of Hormuz packed with stranded tankers due to IRGC blockade.
Marandi: Iran preparing for war, conflict imminent
Iran warns it is prepared for a long-term war and has not yet deployed all its capabilities.
Iran restoring ballistic missile system, IDF briefed
IDF officers briefed that Iran has successfully rebuilt part of its ballistic missile system.
Iranian oil tankers gather near US blockade line
Iranian oil tankers are clustering just outside the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump weighs further strikes on Iran
Trump is being urged by external hawks to take military action to break the deadlock with Iran.
Russia to deliver advanced drones to Iran
European intelligence warns Russia is preparing to send highly advanced drones to Iran.
US and Iran closer to deal despite talks collapse
Behind-the-scenes diplomacy continues on a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Patriot missile use in Iran war tops 1,200 units
Over 1,200 Patriot missiles used in Iran war, exceeding annual production.
Kpler: Iran has 12-22 days of oil storage capacity
Iran faces 12‑22 days of oil storage left as the U.S. blockade cuts exports by 70% and threatens a 1.5 million‑bpd production drop.
Putin pledges support for Iran talks, seeks peace
President Vladimir Putin said Russia will back Iran in upcoming negotiations and hopes for a swift peace settlement.
Iran to legislate Strait of Hormuz security plan
Iran's parliament will approve a Strait of Hormuz Security Plan as enforceable law, with IRGC Navy collecting fees.
Child killed in alleged Pakistan drone strike
A 12-year-old child died and six others were injured in an alleged Pakistani drone strike in Akakhel, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
📌 US warship blocks crude oil tanker bound for Iran: CENTCOM 🚢 US Central Com...
USS Rafael Peralta enforces blockade, intercepts tanker M/T Stream bound for Iran.
Rubio: Iran using Hormuz as economic weapon
Secretary of State Marco Rubio likens Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz to an economic nuclear weapon.
Mexico releases video of El Jardinero capture
Mexico arrested CJNG leader El Jardinero, who had a $5M US bounty.
US Treasury warns of Iran gasoline shortages
Iran's security council convened amid fears of renewed protests.
Iranian official warns of imminent US-led aggression
A senior Iranian official warns of a significant possibility of renewed US-led aggression against Iran within days.
EU weighs sanctions on Israel over Russia grain trade
EU considers sanctions on Israeli figures aiding Russian grain shipments from occupied Ukraine.
Poll: Most Americans say Iran war lacked justification
A new poll shows 63% of Americans believe the war against Iran was not justified.
Trump team reviews Iran's latest proposal
Trump told advisers he is not satisfied with Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Tornado Watch issued for six US states
The National Weather Service has issued a Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch for six central US states.
Report: US bases suffered extensive secret damage
German network experts argue Iran's strikes on Gulf states demonstrated the limitations of American power and questioned the value of US defense pacts.
Iran calls US oil seizure 'official piracy'
Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned U.S. seizures of Iran-linked tankers, calling it the 'legalization of piracy and armed robbery on the high seas.'
Ukrainian drone strikes kill, injure civilians in Russia
A Ukrainian drone strike killed a man riding an electric scooter in Russia's Belgorod region.
Israel strikes IRGC cell directed from abroad
Israel has reportedly struck a major IRGC assassination and sabotage cell that was directed by a cleric affiliated with a university in Qom.
White House on Iran proposal: Trump to speak soon
Iran has specified its demands for negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz, requiring the US to end and not resume the war.
Hanzala has obtained the identities of American marines present in the Persian G...
Hanzala has obtained the identities of American marines present in the Persian Gulf. 🔹 Hanzala hacker group: We have se.
Iran confirms new US request for talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms the US has sent another request to hold a new round of talks with Tehran.
Trump to discuss Iran deadlock, bombing option
President Trump is meeting with his national security team today to discuss options for breaking the deadlocked negotiations with Iran, including the potential resumption of bombing.
US deploys 4 carriers to CENTCOM
The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower has arrived in the Middle East, bringing the total number of US aircraft carriers in the region to four.
Trump meets NSC on Middle East next steps
The Trump administration plans to deport 1,000 Afghan refugees who aided the US war effort from Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Putin praises Iran's fight for sovereignty
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's foreign minister that the Iranian people are heroically fighting for their sovereignty.
Iranian Kurdish prisoner faces imminent execution
A 26-year-old Kurdish political prisoner in Iran is on the verge of execution after being convicted of espionage for Israel.
Iran accused of paying for pro-regime chants
Microsoft's stock fell 5% after it announced its OpenAI license is now nonexclusive and it will no longer pay a revenue share.
Iran drafts bill to ban Israeli ships from Hormuz
Iran's parliament is drafting a bill to ban Israeli-linked vessels from the Strait of Hormuz and demand tolls be paid in Iranian rials.
Iran revives tanker fleet amid war export strain
War pressures are disrupting Iran's energy exports, forcing Tehran to revive an erratic tanker fleet for emergency fuel storage.
Iranian drones hit 10+ US radars in Middle East
Satellite imagery suggests Iranian drones have struck at least 10 U.S. radar sites in the Middle East, degrading American air defense capabilities.
CSIS: US missile stockpiles depleted in Iran war
A new report details the rapid depletion of critical US missile stockpiles during the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Unprecedented US military buildup in Middle East
A social media observer reports the scale of the US military buildup around the Middle East over the past two weeks is unprecedented and potentially larger than before February 28th.
US aircraft reportedly land in central Iran
A social media post shows images of a landing site in Iran's Isfahan province, claiming it was used by US Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130.
Iran drones strike separatists in Iraq
Iran's armed forces conducted drone strikes targeting separatist terrorist positions in Iraq's Sulaymaniyah province.
Iran MP calls for attacks on Gulf oil sites
An Iranian parliament member has called for attacks on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the UAE to keep oil prices high.
US airlift to Middle East continues
The US Air Force airbridge supporting Middle East operations continued with significant movement throughout the night.
Al Jazeera: US-Israel drone 'myth' collapsed in Iran war
Al Jazeera reports the Iran war has destroyed the 'myth' of US-Israeli air superiority, with at least 24 MQ-9 Reaper drones shot down since February.
US blockade extends past Jask port
The US naval blockade of Iran has reportedly been extended past the strategic Jask port.
US general warns of IRGC autonomy in Hormuz
A retired US general warns that low-level IRGC commanders in the Strait of Hormuz have significant autonomy to act unilaterally, posing a major risk.
Iran details new proposal to US via Axios
Iran has proposed a sequenced deal to the US involving security guarantees, opening the Strait of Hormuz, and postponing nuclear talks.
Pentagon report details $61B+ cost of US war on Iran
A Pentagon report estimates the cost of the US war against Iran has exceeded $61 billion, with daily expenses running at about $1 billion.
Iran speaker details 'cards' against US
Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf praises the 'thirty million sacrificers' of the Iranian nation for bewildering enemies.
Iran loads oil, evades US blockade
Tankers Trackers reports Iran has loaded millions of barrels of crude, with significant volumes appearing to pass through the US naval blockade.
Iran sends written messages to US on red lines
Iran's foreign minister delivered written messages to the US via Pakistan, outlining Tehran's red lines on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil hits 3-week high on stalled US-Iran talks
Oil prices have surged to a three-week high as US-Iran peace talks stall, according to The Guardian.
Iran FM: US 'excessive demands' failed talks
Iran's Foreign Minister says previous talks with the US failed due to Washington's 'wrong approaches and excessive demands'.
ISW: US-Iran talks prospects low
A new ISW report assesses the prospects for meaningful US-Iran negotiations as remaining low.
Trump suggests Iran would act violently if able
President Trump has repeated his claim that Iran is unhappy and prone to violence, stating in an interview that the country would 'probably take' a chance to act.
Iran lists red lines for US negotiations
Iran's ambassador to Cairo has publicly outlined Tehran's non-negotiable conditions for talks with the United States.
Iran, Saudi FMs discuss regional developments
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
US Navy drone conducts surveillance in Persian Gulf
A US Navy MQ-4C Triton drone is performing a maritime reconnaissance mission over the Persian Gulf.
Trump tells Iran to 'call us' to negotiate
President Trump said Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to the war, as its foreign minister landed in Russia.
GPS jamming active in Strait of Hormuz
GPS jamming is disrupting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, causing ships to appear off course on tracking systems.
Report: Trump vetoed Israeli plan to topple Iran
An Israeli outlet reports President Trump vetoed a pre-war Israeli plan to spark protests and use Kurdish militants to overthrow Iran's government.
Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Russia
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Saint Petersburg for a scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Iran submits new proposal to US to end war
Iran has reportedly proposed the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz and cease hostilities, postponing nuclear negotiations to a later stage.
Trump to meet officials on Iran war deadlock
President Trump is expected to hold a Situation Room meeting on Monday with senior officials to discuss the ongoing stalemate with Iran.
Reuters: Oil prices jump more than 2% after the market opening, as US-Iran peace...
Reuters: Oil prices jump more than 2% after the market opening, as US-Iran peace talks falter @stayfreeworld
The United States has continued to enforce its blockade on Iranian ports. US for...
U.S. Central Command reports American forces have directed 38 ships to turn around or return to port as part of the ongoing blockade on Iran.
Iran internet shutdown triggers massive job losses
Iran's internet restrictions have caused over a million job losses and forced many SMEs to shut down.
Khamenei orders Hormuz stay closed
Iranian leadership orders the Strait of Hormuz not to revert to pre‑war traffic levels.
Jaish al‑adl member executed after Chabahar arrest
Iran carried out the execution of a convicted Jaish al-Adl militant, Reuters reports.
US intercepts sanctioned merchant ship in Arabian Sea
US forces seized the M/V Sevan, one of 19 shadow‑fleet ships sanctioned for moving Iranian oil.
Trump vows war in Iran will not be deterred
President Trump says the recent White House shooting will not stop his push to win the war in Iran.
Iran threatens largest missile attack on Israel and US bases
Iran's embassy in South Africa says Tehran is ready to launch its biggest missile strike against Israel and U.S. bases.
US seizes another Iranian shadow fleet tanker
The US Navy has intercepted another tanker from Iran's shadow fleet in the Arabian Sea as part of its blockade enforcement.
Iran state media maps Hormuz internet cables
Iranian state media has published a map highlighting underwater internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring its capability to sever them.
Video shows destroyed Iranian air defense near Bushehr
CCTV footage shows the destruction of an Iranian anti-aircraft gun near the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant after a precision airstrike.
CENTCOM: 37 vessels redirected under Iran blockade
U.S. Central Command reports 37 vessels have been redirected since the start of the naval blockade against Iran.
Iranian F-5 hits US base in Kuwait
NBC News reports Iranian F-5 fighter jets conducted airstrikes on a US base in Kuwait, causing extensive damage.
Somali pirates hijack tanker Honour 25
Somali pirates have seized the tanker Honour 25 carrying 18,500 barrels of fuel off the coast of Somalia.
US amasses jets, tankers at UAE air base
Jet activity has been reported over Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
Iran tells Pakistan Trump must end threats
Iran has told Pakistan that Trump ending his constant threats could help convince hard-liners to restart talks, according to a WSJ report.
Russia seeks safe corridor from Kidal base
Russia has reportedly requested a safe corridor to withdraw its personnel from a military base in Kidal, northern Mali.
JNIM claims capture of key urban centers
JNIM has released a statement announcing the capture of key urban centers in Mali and directly addressed Russia.
JNIM offers deal to Russian Africa Corps
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM offers to spare Russian forces in Mali if the Russian Africa Corps stays out of the conflict.
African Corps battles jihadists near Bamako
The Malian Armed Forces say they killed 80 militants who participated in an attack on government troop positions.
UKMTO reports new tanker hijacking off Somalia
UKMTO reports Somali pirates have boarded a tanker and are steering it toward Somali waters.