Iran

Hegseth:

We will shoot to destroy. No hesitation

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caine held a press briefing and gave an update on Iran war as ceasefire grinds on.

Vessels and energy facilities

Trump’s new targets in Iran revealed

The United States military is formulating a broad attack plan in case the ceasefire collapses, including the destruction of energy facilities and targeted assassinations of regime figures.

Reza Pahlavi:

'No negotiation with Iran regime'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi rejects talks with Iran, calls negotiations “appeasement" and urges renewed protests to topple regime.

Trump: I’m in no rush on Iran

Trump says Iran’s leadership is in turmoil and vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut pending a deal. "A deal with Iran must be everlasting, not temporary."

Israeli assessment

Approaching a renewal of fighting with Iran

Israeli officials estimate that by the beginning of next week, the position of the President of the United States will become clear, but stress that Israel is moving closer to renewing the fighting.

New details on espionage case:

Soldier was asked to assassinate IAF chief

New details reveal Iranian handlers pushed an IDF service member for escalating missions, including a reported request to assassinate the Air Force chief.

Defense Minister

'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran - targets marked'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says following a security assessment: “We are waiting for a green light from the United States - first and foremost to complete the elimination of the Khamenei dynasty and return Iran to the Dark Ages."

Trump:

Iranian leadership infighting 'crazy'

US President Donald Trump said Iran is facing deep internal divisions, describing a power struggle between hardliners and so-called moderates.

Iran is destroying World Food Security

It is not only oil being blocked in the Strait of Hormuz, but materials crucial to crops are not going through the strait. If nothing is done, consequences wll be dire and famine is around the corner. Opinion.

Wounded and isolated

How Iran’s new supreme leader is operating

A report in The New York Times reveals that Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded and being kept under heavy concealment out of fear of assassination, with access to him severely restricted and messages delivered only through couriers.

Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel

Iran executes a man accused of spying for Israel, as rights groups say executions have surged to record levels.

Pentagon warns:

Hormuz mine clearance could take six months

US lawmakers told clearing Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz could take six months, prolonging oil shocks and political fallout.

Trump says 'no time frame' for Iran conflict

Trump tells Fox News there’s no set timeline for the Iran conflict or ceasefire talks, stressing the US is focused on securing a “good deal."

Watch:

IRGC forces board container ship in Strait of Hormuz

IRGC releases footage of commandos boarding a cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, one of three attacks within hours linked to Iran.

White House:

'Trump awaits unified Iran response, no firm deadline set'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has set no firm deadline for Iran to submit proposal to end the war, and is keeping economic pressure on Tehran.

Trump says Iran agreed not to execute 8 women at his request

US President says 4 women imprisoned by Iran will be released immediately and 4 more will be released after a month after all 8 faced execution by hanging.

Trump cards:

Today is April 22, President Trump. What happened?

The last thing the U.S. president should want is to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Opinion.

US sanctions networks helping Iran rebuild missiles arsenal

US imposes new sanctions targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran seeks to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli strikes.

Trump:

'Blockade lift means no deal - unless we blow Iran up'

President Trump states that lifting the US naval blockade of Iran could only lead to a deal if America “blows up the rest of their country".

Iran claims:

'Trump’s ceasefire extension is a ploy for surprise strike'

Tasnim news agency reports Tehran did not request the ceasefire extension announced by Trump and suspects it may be a deception to enable future US or Israeli strikes.

Trump announces:

Ceasefire extended until Iran submits a proposal

Trump announces the extension of the ceasefire with Iran until its fractured leadership submits a unified deal proposal. The US naval blockade remains firmly in place.

Footage: Helicopter raid in the open sea

The U.S. Department of Defense announced today (Tuesday) a complex raid operation in the Indian Ocean, during which special forces took control of the tanker M/T Tifani.

Trump calls on Iran to free 8 women sentenced to death

US President says he would 'greatly appreciate the release' of 8 women who reportedly face hanging in Iran.

Trump

'Expect to be bombing again in Iran'

US President says Iran has 'no choice' but to make an acceptable deal as end of ceasefire and resumption of military operations looms.

Iran hangs two opposition activists accused of spying for Israel

Iran executes two members of the banned opposition group MEK, accusing them of spying for Israel. The regime's judiciary chief vows "no leniency."

Report:

Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, according to Axios.

Trump:

'Iran will negotiate or face unprecedented problems'

US President Donald Trump expresses strong confidence that Iran is “going to negotiate" ahead of anticipated talks.

Iran responds to Trump: No talks under threats

Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf rejects US pressure, declaring Tehran will not negotiate under threats or blockade.

Report: US suspends security coordination with Iraq

US demanding information on pro-Iran militia members involved in attacking American targets, Al-Hadath report says.

Officials: Iran could soon rebuild ballistic missile system

Israeli officials warn Iran's ballistic missile array not part of negotiations, warn failure to address issue may lead to another round of fighting.

Iran's secret terror unit exposed

Mossad, Shin Bet and IDF expose IRGC's Unit 4000, the main terror arm that planned to assassinate Israeli officials and blow up oil pipelines.

Giulio Meotti:

The UN and Western relativists are the allies of Iran's gallows

The scenes are worthy of the Palace of the Absurd, but the venue is called the United Nations instead. Opinion.

Exposed: Iranian espionage network targeting Israeli youths

Two young Israelis indicted for espionage on behalf of Iran.

Tehran snubs Trump

'No talks while US blockades Iranian ports'

Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.

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US forces seize Iranian cargo ship in Arabian Sea

CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.

Ceasefire nears end:

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.

Trump:

US seized Iranian ship after blockade breach attempt

President Donald Trump says US forces seized an Iranian-flagged vessel after it defied naval warnings and attempted to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

Woman accused of smuggling Iranian weapons arrested in LA

US authorities arrested an Iranian national accused of brokering drones and munitions deals tied to Tehran, with potential 20-year prison sentence.

Iran’s dual system: Oligarchy at the top, kleptocracy below

A deep dive into Iran’s power structure, economic capture, and social rupture. Opinion.

British police investigating:

Was Iran behind series of attacks on Jewish sites?

Counterterror police probe suspected Iranian proxy links as a series of arson attacks targeting synagogues and Jewish-linked sites shake north London

'No more Mr. Nice Guy!'

Trump's warning to Iran

President Trump says Iran fired on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violated a ceasefire, and faces potential US strikes as talks head to Pakistan.

IRGC calls foreign minister “idiot" in rare radio broadcast

A leaked Iranian naval transmission reveals Revolutionary Guards openly insulting Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi while threatening to attack vessels attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without approval.

US intelligence report reveals

This is what remains of Iran’s drone array

According to a report in The New York Times, despite the heavy blows it has suffered, Tehran still retains 60% of its missile launchers and 40% of its drone capabilities.

Iranian speaker:

'Talks with US advancing, but gaps remain'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged “progress" in negotiations with the US, but warns a “big distance" remains between the two sides.

Danon attacks France: 'How much did you pay Iran?'

Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, sharply criticized France and raised allegations about its conduct towards the Iranian closure.

Serious espionage investigation in IAF

A major and deeply concerning espionage case has come to light, involving a suspected network operating within the IDF on behalf of Iranian intelligence.

Tensions between US and Iran move up a notch

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump insists talks are going 'very well.'

Iran defies Trump:

'Our uranium is sacred and not going anywhere'

Iran firmly rejects Trump’s claim that it agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpile, declaring it “as sacred as the soil of Iran" and will not be transferred “anywhere."

Trump:

'Iran agreed to everything, will hand over enriched uranium'

President Trump tells CBS News that Iran has agreed to surrender its enriched uranium to the United States and cease support for terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas.

Trump optimistic:

'Iran deal expected within days'

Speaking to Axios, President Trump expresses optimism that US and Iranian negotiators will meet this weekend and reach a final deal to end the war.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

Trump: Israel is prohibited from bombing Lebanon, enough!

US President Donald Trump declares Israel will no longer bomb Lebanon, says he 'prohibited' IDF from doing so. PM Netanyahu responds, 'we have not yet finished the job.'

Fear of Israel:

Fighter jets escort the Iranian delegation

24 fighter jets from the Pakistani Air Force accompanied the Iranians after the negotiations with the US, fearing that Israel would eliminate them.

Trump:

'War in Iran should end pretty soon'

President Trump says the war in Iran should be coming to an end “pretty soon," describing the operation as going “swimmingly".

House narrowly rejects bid to force Iran withdrawal on Trump

US House of Representatives rejects, by a single vote, a resolution requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes continued military action.

Iran claims:

'We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire'

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that the new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire resulted from Hezbollah’s resilience and the “Axis of Resistance".

'Choose wisely'

Hegseth's message to the Iranian regime

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine hold a critical Pentagon briefing as the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz reaches its fourth day.

Defense Minister:

Iran stands at a crossroads, before an abyss of ruin

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Iran faces a choice between diplomacy or severe escalation, saying Israel is ready to strike harder if threats persist.

One Month Later:

2,200 residents still displaced from Arad missile strike

The vast majority of the displaced families - about 170 families totaling 1,500 people - are part of the Gur Hasidic community in the city.

US Navy turns back Iranian ship as Hormuz blockade holds firm

CENTCOM reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to evade the new US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz was successfully redirected. Ten vessels have now been turned back.