- yesterday
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.
- 6d ago
EASA tells airlines to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon airspace until 31 August after new US-Iran strikes
The EU aviation safety agency has told carriers to avoid the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon through 31 August, citing a fragile US-Iran truce and the risk of further military action after a new round of strikes.
- Jul 5
Trump reinstates Iran blockade and proposes 20% Strait of Hormuz fee as US strikes continue for third night
US President Donald Trump reinstated the blockade of Iranian shipping and proposed a 20% fee on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck Iran for a third consecutive night following Iranian missile attacks on two Emirati tankers.
- Jun 28
Iran claims exclusive 30-day control of Strait of Hormuz and warns against outside intervention
After three days of renewed skirmishes, Iran's foreign minister declared from Baghdad that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Tehran's sole management for another 30 days and warned that unilateral actions would only prolong the crisis.
- Jun 28
Trump says Iran requested meeting in Doha, Tehran denies talks planned this week as ceasefire strains
Conflicting accounts emerged Monday over whether US and Iranian technical teams will meet in Doha on Tuesday. President Trump said Tehran had requested the session, but Iran's deputy foreign minister denied any talks are scheduled this week, exposing the fragile state of a preliminary peace deal.
- Jun 28
Trump threatens Iran with obliteration as US strikes 10 sites and Tehran retaliates by hitting bases in Kuwait and Bahrain
The US launched strikes on ten military sites inside Iran late Saturday, and early Sunday Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired missiles and drones at American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain, shattering a fragile June 17 ceasefire.
- Jun 28
US launches second wave of strikes on Iran; Trump says it may 'cease to exist'
After an Iranian drone hit a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the US launched its second round of strikes in 24 hours. President Trump warned the Islamic Republic could 'cease to exist' if America is forced to resume war.
- Jun 24
Rutte uses flattery and charts to ease Trump's fury at NATO allies over Iran war
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited the White House on Wednesday to defuse President Donald Trump's anger at allies who refused to join the US war on Iran, using flattery and charts showing increased defence spending.
- 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
Trump vows another 'strong' strike on Iran today, says Tehran is stalling nuclear deal
President Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran 'strongly' on Wednesday, hours after overnight strikes, accusing Tehran of dragging out peace talks and treating American negotiators as 'naive.'
