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Iran to establish 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it will establish a “prohibited zone" near the Strait of Hormuz as petrol prices rise and US economic and military pressure intensifies.

Iran to establish 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz

‘Don’t mess with us’:

Netanyahu warns Iran of crushing response

Netanyahu warns Iran against attacking Israel, says its regime is weak and faltering, and vows to complete a mission that will reshape the Middle East.

Netanyahu warns Iran of crushing response

Report

Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

The terrorist organization withdrew from the Ali al-Taher Ridge and left it to Israeli forces rather than hand the territory over to the Lebanese Army, on orders from the Iranian regime.

Hezbollah abandoned Ali al-Taher Ridge on Iran’s orders

Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices

Sen. Bernie Sanders calls for an end to the Iran war, saying the conflict is driving up gasoline prices and “wreaking havoc" on the US economy.

Sanders calls for end to Iran war, cites rising gas prices

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US forces destroy Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

CENTCOM announces US forces destroyed three Iranian oil tankers after the IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships.

US forces destroy Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Iran plots to keep US under pressure until November elections

Arab diplomats say Tehran may prolong its controlled escalation with the United States to pressure President Trump ahead of the midterm elections.

Iran plots to keep US under pressure until November elections

US sanctions Turkish bank over Iran, IRGC financial network

US Treasury sanctions a Turkish bank and two subsidiaries, accusing them of helping Iran and the IRGC-QF move tens of millions of dollars.

US sanctions Turkish bank over Iran, IRGC financial network

Report:

Trump developing plan to contain Iran, expand Israel ties

The Trump administration is drafting a post-war Middle East strategy focused on containing Iran, advancing Gaza plans and expanding Israel normalization, according to Axios.

Trump developing plan to contain Iran, expand Israel ties

Trump warns Iran:

'We may hit Pickaxe very soon'

President Trump warns the US could soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain facility, while calling the conflict a limited "military conflict."

'We may hit Pickaxe very soon'

Over nuclear program

US and allies push for UN action against Iran

The US, Britain, France and Germany are seeking an IAEA resolution referring Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear program.

US and allies push for UN action against Iran

Report:

IRGC launches ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan

Iranian media report an IRGC ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan, but a US official says there is currently no knowledge of any attack.

IRGC launches ballistic missile attack on US bases in Jordan

Report:

South Korea preparing military deployment to Strait of Hormuz

South Korea is reportedly preparing to deploy military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, while Seoul says no final deployment decision has been made.

South Korea preparing military deployment to Strait of Hormuz

Trump:

'Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes'

In an interview with British journalist Bev Turner, Trump says Iran was weeks from a nuclear weapon before US strikes, which destroyed key sites and left the regime in serious trouble.

'Iran was weeks away from nuclear weapon before US strikes'

Vance:

'US won’t talk to Iran until it stops attacking commercial ships'

Vice President JD Vance says the US will not resume talks with Iran until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships: “Stop acting like crazy people."

'US won’t talk to Iran until it stops attacking commercial ships'

Report

Oman quietly rejects Iran plan for Strait of Hormuz

Despite Iran's claims that an agreement has been reached to jointly charge fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Muscat has backed away from the talks.

Oman quietly rejects Iran plan for Strait of Hormuz

Netanyahu to IDF brass:

Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Netanyahu tells IDF generals Iran's regime is weaker than ever, declaring that toppling it is Israel's main remaining mission and is 'within arm's reach.'

Iran regime change is Israel’s ‘main task’

Katz to Iran: Attack Israel, we’ll send you back to the Stone Age

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Tehran that any attack will risk devastating strikes on Iran’s military, civilian and energy infrastructure.

Katz to Iran: Attack Israel, we’ll send you back to the Stone Age

Threats of major attack

Iran implies that IRGC operatives are in Hezbollah stronghold

Iran reportedly warned the US of a major response if Israel attacks Ali al-Taher, where IRGC personnel are said to be positioned alongside Hezbollah.

Iran implies that IRGC operatives are in Hezbollah stronghold

Report: Trump weighs declaring end to Iran war

US President Donald Trump reportedly leans toward announcing end to fighting; US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signs order for 50,000 US troops to remain deployed across Middle East.

Report: Trump weighs declaring end to Iran war

Rubio:

'Iran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon'

Speaking to Fox News, Secretary of State says Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, while warning the US will keep targeting threats to shipping and its forces.

'Iran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon'

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US forces enforce naval blockade on Iran

CENTCOM releases video showing US forces enforcing the Iran naval blockade, saying 86 vessels were redirected, three disabled and two boarded.

US forces enforce naval blockade on Iran

Report:

Witkoff held secret meeting with UAE security chief over Iran

Axios reports that White House envoy Steve Witkoff secretly met UAE security chief Sheikh Tahnoon in Sardinia as Washington intensifies economic pressure on Iran.

Witkoff held secret meeting with UAE security chief over Iran

Trump:

'Iran's economy is totally shot, it’s just a question of time'

US President says Iran's economy is “totally shot" after US strikes and claims Washington now controls the Strait of Hormuz as Iran struggles to respond.

'Iran's economy is totally shot, it’s just a question of time'

Netanyahu on Iran:

'We will defeat this regime, it will fall'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells i24NEWS that Israel is working to bring down the Iranian regime: “We will defeat this regime."

'We will defeat this regime, it will fall'

Trump:

'Iran conflict will not be very much longer'

President Trump says the Iran conflict will not last much longer, while warning Tehran that the US is prepared to launch another heavy strike.

'Iran conflict will not be very much longer'

‘I will take care of Israel’

Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran

US President Donald Trump reassures Israel following renewed US-Iran hostilities: 'Israel should not worry. You know why? Because I’m the president, and I will take care of Israel.'

Trump reassures Israel after US strikes Iran

Iran threatens to ‘shatter’ US

Tehran escalates threats after US strikes, demanding compensation for passage through the Strait of Hormuz as IRGC reports attacks on US assets across region.

Iran threatens to ‘shatter’ US

‘Our planes are ready’

Katz warns Iran could attack on Jewish holidays

Defense Minister Israel Katz says mounting pressure on Tehran could trigger direct confrontation, stressing Israel is prepared for defense and attack in coordination with US.

Katz warns Iran could attack on Jewish holidays

Bessent:

'US will economically asphyxiate Iran until it agrees to a deal'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will “economically asphyxiate" Iran by targeting IRGC assets until Tehran agrees to a peace deal.

'US will economically asphyxiate Iran until it agrees to a deal'

Trump:

'I couldn't care less If Iran signs a worthless agreement'

President Trump rejects reports he is forcing Iran back to talks, saying he prefers the US position: Their economy is totally collapsing.

'I couldn't care less If Iran signs a worthless agreement'

Designed to hit US carriers

Report: Russia secretly helped Iran develop missiles

A Financial Times report says Russia secretly helped Iran develop advanced missiles designed to strike US Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East.

Report: Russia secretly helped Iran develop missiles

After US strikes

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Jordan

Iran launches ballistic missiles toward US bases in Jordan after American strikes on Iran.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Jordan

Trump

'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US President comments on US strikes in Iran, warns Iran not to further escalate the conflict.

'If Iran retaliates, it will be struck even harder'

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

The US has reportedly begun launching airstrikes in Iran.

US launches strikes in Iran in Strait of Hormuz area

Operation Roaring Lion

Live updates: Trump announces economic campaign against Iran

Days after Israel braces for escalation, US pauses strikes on Iran, returning to negotiating table. Live Updates.

Live updates: Trump announces economic campaign against Iran

Bessent:

'US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says sanctions and the Iran blockade are designed to force Tehran back to talks and abandon its nuclear program.

'US sanctions aim to force Iran back to negotiating table'

Vance: Iran’s leaders are 'really crazy'

Vice President JD Vance calls Iran’s leaders “really crazy", says US is working to keep oil and commercial traffic moving through Hormuz.

Vance: Iran’s leaders are 'really crazy'

Trump:

'Iran is totally defeated, they don’t know who their leader is'

President Trump says Iran is militarily defeated as US strikes resume, while stressing there is no reason to use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

'Iran is totally defeated, they don’t know who their leader is'

Report:

Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

US officials say CENTCOM developed plan for periodic strikes aimed at preventing Iran from rebuilding radar, air defense and anti-ship missile capabilities.

Trump weighs limited US Strikes on Iran in Strait of Hormuz

Trump

'Iran is Dead!'

US President calls Iran a 'failed state' that has killed over 100,000 of its own people.

'Iran is Dead!'

Khamenei calls US and Israel 'sworn enemies' of Muslim unity

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls the US and Israel “sworn enemies" of Muslim unity and urges greater solidarity across the Muslim world.

Khamenei calls US and Israel 'sworn enemies' of Muslim unity

Trump:

'If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East'

Speaking on Fox News, President Donald Trump says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, touting the US blockade and military campaign while warning of catastrophic regional consequences.

'If I weren’t President, there would probably be no Middle East'

Bessent:

'Trump administration preparing new bank sanctions over Iran'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans new bank sanctions as Washington intensifies efforts to isolate Iran economically.

'Trump administration preparing new bank sanctions over Iran'

Explosions in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets

Explosions and interceptions reported in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets, following an American strike on Larak Island.

Explosions in Jordan after Iran launches missiles at US targets

Secret document to Hegseth:

'We will carry out the orders, but at a price'

Senior US military leaders reportedly warn that prolonged operations against Iran are straining forces and could weaken readiness against threats elsewhere.

'We will carry out the orders, but at a price'

US Jews sour on Iran war:

Just one-third now call campaign successful

JPPI Voice of the Jewish People Index finds 64% view Iran campaign as a failure, while 55% say US military action did not go far enough.

Just one-third now call campaign successful

Indictment

14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent

An indictment has been filed against two minors, aged 14 and 16, from Kiryat Motzkin. According to the State Attorney’s Office, the two carried out tasks for an agent operating on behalf of Iran.

14 & 16-year-olds carried out tasks for Iranian agent

Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admits US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, days after insisting the measures would achieve nothing.

Iran's President admits US sanctions are hurting the economy

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Intelligence on a concrete threat prompted the urgent evacuation of the Prime Minister’s son from Florida to Israel under heavy security.

Shin Bet confirms Iranian plot to target Yair Netanyahu

Amid US economic pressure

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls for national unity and stronger public morale as US economic pressure on Tehran intensifies.

Iran's Khamenei issues call for unity

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

The US targets Banque Misr’s UAE branches over Iran-linked transactions as Washington expands sanctions aimed at cutting Tehran off from global finance.

US targets Egyptian bank in new round of Iran sanctions

Report:

Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

The Trump administration has rejected returning to a preliminary June agreement with Iran as the White House says no negotiations are currently underway.

Trump administration rejects return to June Iran deal

'A lie'

Iran security chief dismisses report of plot against Barron Trump

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei calls a report of a plot against Barron Trump a lie after Iranian TV aired a video threatening the president’s son.

Iran security chief dismisses report of plot against Barron Trump

CENTCOM chief:

'Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes now free of Iranian mines'

In an operational update, CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper says US forces cleared Iranian sea mines from Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes amid an ongoing naval blockade.

'Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes now free of Iranian mines'

'I don’t want to meet, they do'

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks

President Trump rejects reports he wants talks with Iran, saying Tehran is “begging to make a deal" as the US focuses on economic pressure.

Trump rejects reports he wants Iran talks

Outgoing Mossad Chief's strong message to Iran

Outgoing Mossad chief Dedi Barnea calls for escalating economic, diplomatic, and operational measures against Iran: “This regime will fall."

Outgoing Mossad Chief's strong message to Iran