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Iran vows:

Strait of Hormuz to be closed until US meets conditions

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its demands are met, as Trump weighs military action.

Pezeshkian:

'We don’t want war but will not yield to pressure'

Iran’s president says Tehran does not want war but will not bow to pressure, as Trump weighs military action.

Trump on Iran:

‘I’m considering everything, including military action’

President Donald Trump weighs military action, economic pressure or diplomacy with Iran and signals he could meet President Masoud Pezeshkian in New York.

Two IDF soldiers injured in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers lightly wounded after Hezbollah explosive device hits engineering vehicle in southern Lebanon; IDF retaliates.

Trump:

'Iran wants a deal but is not ready to reach one'

President Trump says Iran wants a deal with Washington but is “not ready," as he weighs the next phase of US military action against Tehran.

Report:

Iran downed at least two American drones in recent days

US officials tell CBS News Iranian forces have shot down at least two American MQ-1 drones in recent days. CENTCOM refuses comment.

IRGC claims:

'We struck tanker during attempted Hormuz crossing'

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they struck a Togo-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz after an alleged “illegal passage" attempt.

Report:

Trump to meet Gulf leaders at UN to discuss Iran war

Axios reports Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders at the UN next week to discuss the Iran war, postwar plans and the next steps for the region.

Trump:

'Iran very much wants a deal'

President Trump says Iran “very much" wants a deal as he signals the war may be nearing its end and confirms direct contact with Tehran.

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The images the US tried to hide? Damage from Iranian strikes

Images provided to CBS by US military personnel reveal damage caused to military bases and American property at several sites across the Middle East by Iranian strikes.

Under the ridge

Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system revealed

IDF releases new footage from Hezbollah tunnels in the Ali Taher Ridge, where troops uncovered and destroyed strategic terrorist infrastructure.

US House again votes to halt Trump's war with Iran

US House votes for a third time to end Trump's Iran war, with seven Republicans joining Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections.

Vance:

'US-Iran war will enter much different phase within months'

Vice President JD Vance says the US-Iran conflict will enter a “much different phase" within months as Washington pressures Tehran and restores traffic through Hormuz.

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF destroys 32 rockets aimed at Israel

IDF forces operating in the security zone locate and destroy a Hezbollah hideout and ready-to-use rocket launchers containing 32 rockets.

Iranian official:

'No talks with US until Iran's conditions are met'

Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei rejects Trump's mixed signals on talks.

US calls claim false

Iran says tanker hit naval mine near Hormuz

Iran says an oil tanker struck a naval mine near the Strait of Hormuz, while CENTCOM says the vessel was hit by an Iranian missile and drone.

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah: Next attack will bring ‘heavier blows’

Netanyahu hails the destruction of Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon and warns that any renewed attack on Israel will be met with even heavier blows.

Shot down over Iran: Inside the daring US rescue of ‘Bravo’

Badly wounded and alone for two days deep inside Iran, the US airman’s rescue triggered a massive operation - and newly-released footage reveals how it unfolded.

Against Israel and US:

Report: Iran turns to Russia for upgraded drones

Tehran seeking advanced Russian-made versions of its own Shahed drones, report says.

Report:

Trump wants Iran talks focused on nuclear program, not Hormuz

The Trump administration wants future Iran talks limited to the nuclear issue as Tehran seeks resolution of the Strait of Hormuz dispute, CNN reports.

Who is running Iran?

Report reveals chaos at the top of the regime

NYT report reveals deep divisions in Iran over war and US talks, as officials question Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s role and authority.

Trump links 9/11 war on terror to ongoing war against Iran

Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at Pentagon, linking the war on terror to the fight against Iran and vowing the US will never forget the attacks.

US official confirms:

Iranian attack damaged US warplanes at Jordan air base

A US official confirms a CBS report that an Iranian missile attack damaged an A-10 and about eight F-15s at a US air base in Jordan.

Trump:

'I have no regrets over Iran war, I'd do it again'

Trump says he would make the same decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, warning Tehran will not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Netanyahu:

Iran is trying to rearm, I won't let them have nuclear weapons

Speaking at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashanah, Netanyahu pledges Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons as long as he remains Prime Minister.

Katz to Iran: Attack Israel, face a blow unlike any before

Defense Minister sends New Year wishes to Iran's Jews, warns Tehran any attack on Israel will trigger devastating response.

'We'll hit them very hard'

Trump warns Iran over Pickaxe activity

Trump warns Iran against nuclear activity at Pickaxe Mountain: I would advise them not to get cute.

Report:

Trump aides warn Iran war could last through end of his term

Senior Trump advisers have privately warned the Iran war could continue until 2029, despite his public assurances that the conflict will end soon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Rubio:

'Iran will continue to pay price for attacks on US ships'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran will face further consequences for attacks on US ships as Washington maintains economic pressure on Tehran.

Trump reveals when he thinks the Iran war will end

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end after November’s midterms, accusing Tehran of trying to influence the vote and warning of more US strikes.

Katz:

‘When necessary, we’ll strike Iran a third time’

From Mount Hermon, Defense Minister Katz vows Israel will remain in the Syrian security zone and warns that Iran could face a third Israeli strike.

US Assessment

Iran plans to use Pickaxe Mountain as shelter for nuclear program

US officials assess that Iran plans to use the “Pickaxe Mountain" nuclear site as a shelter for its nuclear program, CNN reports.

Iran hits Jordan bases after US strikes Iranian oil tankers

Iran launches missiles towards two military bases in Jordan. Missiles visible across Israel but were not directed at it.

Rubio warns Iran:

'Every time they attack US ships, they will lose tankers'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Iran that Washington will retaliate for every attempted attack on US assets amid escalating regional tensions.

Iran’s new warning to US:

Missiles, ‘economic warfare’ and Gulf exclusion zone

Tehran threatens a new Persian Gulf exclusion zone and missile attacks on US forces as Washington’s blockade chokes Iranian oil exports.

CENTCOM:

'US forces redirected 94 vessels to enforce Iran blockade'

CENTCOM says US forces redirected 94 commercial vessels and boarded two as Washington enforces its maritime blockade against Iran. Trump: Oil prices will drop when we win the war.

Hezbollah launches explosive drone, Israel strikes back

IDF hits Hezbollah weapons depots in southern Lebanon after another explosive drone is launched at Israeli troops.

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran nuclear deal may not be reached'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says in TV interviews that Washington may prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons by destroying its capabilities rather than reaching a deal.

‘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.

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.

Southern Lebanon:

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones, IDF retaliates

Hezbollah launches two explosive drones toward IDF forces in southern Lebanon. One intercepted, with no injuries reported. The IDF is striking in response.

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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.

IDF weighs major pullback from southern Lebanon

Emerging plan would see IDF troops leave forward positions, redeploy along a new 'Gray Line' just kilometers from Israel's northern border.

Hezbollah drone targets IDF troops, Israel strikes back

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone over the Lebanon security zone before striking terrorists and weapons storage facilities used to plan attacks.

IDF strikes in Lebanon after soldiers down Hezbollah drone

IDF soldiers shoot down a Hezbollah drone targeting troops in southern Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in the area.

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."

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.

Defense Minister:

Israel to remain in Ali al-Taher until Hezbollah disarms

Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF cleared Hezbollah terrorists from strategic tunnels at Ali al-Taher, vows Israel will remain in Lebanon’s security zone until Hezbollah is disarmed.

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.

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."

IDF finishes clearing Hezbollah out of Ali Taher Ridge

IDF troops seize control of the Ali al-Taher Ridge and neutralize an Iran-funded Hezbollah underground network equipped for extended combat operations.

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.'

Israel to release five Lebanese prisoners in US-brokered gesture

Israel to release five Lebanese POWs, following reported progress in talks over detainees, missing persons and the northern border.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

‘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.'