Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, backs out of talks
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz and backed out of planned peace talks with the US, accusing Washington of plotting a surprise attack.
US strikes Iranian ship in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump stated a US destroyer attacked an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after it refused to stop, damaging its engine room before Marines seized it.
Iran fires warning shots at French ship in Hormuz
French shipping giant CMA CGM confirms one of its ships was fired on in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.
No tankers cross Strait of Hormuz
Tracking data confirms zero oil tankers have transited the Strait of Hormuz today, following Iran's closure of the vital waterway.
US Navy drones clear mines in Strait of Hormuz
The US is reportedly using drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz as part of preparations for military convoys.
US Navy massing carriers near Iran
The US Navy is assembling a massive force of four aircraft carriers and over a dozen destroyers across the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea.
Iran: No talks while US blockade continues
An Iranian official tells Al-Jazeera that lifting the US naval blockade is a non-negotiable condition for starting any negotiations with Washington.
Iran President: Trump can't block nuclear rights
Iran's President Pezeshkian says President Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights.
NYT: Iran retains major arsenal to control Hormuz
U.S. intelligence estimates Iran retains about 60% of its missile launchers and could rebuild 70% of its prewar arsenal, with systems dug out from bunkers after the ceasefire.
WSJ details Trump's fears over Iran island seizure
A WSJ report details President Trump's rushed, unstructured decision-making on the Iran war, driven by strike footage and fuel price fears.
Hormuz traffic recovery odds plummet to 24%
The likelihood of commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz returning to normal this month has plummeted to 24% following Iranian statements and gunboat attacks.
Trump threatens to blow up Iran over deal
President Trump told Fox News that if Iran does not sign a deal, 'the whole country is going to get blown up'.