- 4d ago
Iran fires ballistic missiles at US base in Jordan, US and Saudi Arabia hit back in Iraq as three‑day lull ends
Iran launched up to four ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan on 28 July 2026, all intercepted, prompting joint US‑Saudi airstrikes on Iran‑aligned groups in eastern Iraq within hours.
- 6d ago
Trump pauses Iran strikes for talks as Pakistan warns of ground offensive
After 13 days of US airstrikes, President Trump ordered a pause on Friday 24 July to allow diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies any talks are under way, while Pakistan's intelligence service sees a growing likelihood of a limited US ground offensive.
- Jul 27
Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting mine, Iranian media report
Iranian state-linked media say a tanker deviated from a prescribed route and switched off its radar before striking a sea mine. No Western confirmation has been issued.
- Jul 26
US immobilizes two tankers, boards others as Iran blockade intensifies; Trump says discussions ongoing
US forces redirected 12 commercial ships, immobilized two tankers and boarded two more in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea over the weekend, CENTCOM stated. President Trump said the US remains in talks with Tehran even as he considers larger-scale bombing.
- Jul 25
US naval blockade diverts 12 ships, disables tanker as Iran hits Kuwait bases and warns allies
A tightening US naval blockade and Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait bases deepened the crisis, even as Trump spoke of peace talks and IRGC threatened any country aiding Washington.
- Jul 24
US strikes Iran for 13th night, Houthis hit Saudi tankers as oil surges past $100
US Central Command said the 13th night of strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran launched drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, and Houthi rebels struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
- Jul 24
Trump says Xi and Putin assured him they won't arm Iran, warns of 'very bad' consequences if they do
The US president posted on Truth Social that both leaders personally pledged not to supply weapons to Tehran, amid a renewed phase of daily US-Iran strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jul 21
US launches new wave of strikes on Iran, targeting Hormuz attack capabilities for the tenth consecutive day
American forces began a new round of strikes on Iranian military command centres, naval infrastructure, missile sites and air defences at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, CENTCOM announced, aiming to degrade Tehran's ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Jul 17
US strikes Iranian bridges, railway station and airport in sixth night of attacks near Strait of Hormuz
American airstrikes hit two bridges, a railway station and an airport in southern Iran, killing three and wounding at least 12, as the US campaign to degrade Iran's military capabilities entered its sixth consecutive night.
- Jul 14
US attacks Iran's Bandar Abbas base with kamikaze drone boats in first combat use
Three Corsair unmanned surface vessels struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility at Iran's Bandar Abbas naval base on Sunday, marking the inaugural combat deployment of US naval drones, CENTCOM said Monday.
- Jul 13
US and Iran trade heavy strikes across the Gulf, ceasefire collapses as Hormuz closes again
American forces struck dozens of targets inside Iran for a second consecutive night, while Tehran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan, killing at least one person and wounding several others.
- Jul 8
US strikes over 80 targets in Iran after Hormuz ship attacks, reimposes oil sanctions
American forces bombed air defenses, missile sites, and IRGC boats across southern Iran overnight, retaliating for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also canceled Iran's oil export license, and Tehran vowed a decisive response.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
- Jun 19
Trump and Pezeshkian sign preliminary Iran deal, opening Strait of Hormuz for 60-day truce
Donald Trump and Masud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, establishing a 60-day ceasefire and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without tolls. The deal drew swift domestic criticism and Iranian warnings of a ‘firm response’ if violated.
- Jun 11
Trump calls off Iran strikes, says Tehran approved peace deal as Iranian officials push back
Donald Trump cancelled planned air strikes on Iran Thursday evening and said the Islamic Republic’s leadership had approved a peace agreement, while Iranian officials denied any final deal had been reached. Global markets surged on hopes the three-month war may soon end.
- Jun 11
US and Iran trade heavy strikes for second night as Strait of Hormuz closure threat sends oil past $95
A second consecutive night of US air strikes on Iran drew retaliatory attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, pushing a fragile ceasefire to the brink. Iran's warning to close the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices above $95 a barrel.
- Jun 11
US and Iran trade strikes for second night as Tehran declares Strait of Hormuz closed
The United States and Iran launched a second night of reciprocal attacks, with Washington targeting air defenses and Tehran responding with strikes on bases in Gulf states and Jordan, while declaring the Strait of Hormuz closed.
- Jun 10
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after Apache downing; Iran fires back with missiles and drones
The United States launched a series of precision strikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz after an American AH-64 Apache helicopter was shot down. Iran responded almost immediately with ballistic missiles and drones aimed at US installations in the Middle East, heightening regional tensions.
- May 30
Trump Withholds Decision on Iran Deal as Hormuz and Nuclear Issues Remain Unresolved
President Trump concluded a two-hour Situation Room meeting without approving a preliminary agreement with Iran, leaving the fate of a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz hanging in the balance.
- May 29
US-Iran Ceasefire Extension and Hormuz Reopening Framework Negotiated, but Trump Holds Back Approval as Iran Denies Final Deal
A US-Iran framework to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz emerged from negotiations, but President Trump has not yet approved it while Tehran denies any final pact, as fresh attacks strain the fragile truce.
