US-Iran

US sanctions 17 vessels in crackdown on Iran's shadow oil fleet

The US Treasury sanctions 17 vessels and networks transporting Iranian oil, aiming to cut Tehran's revenue and intensify pressure for a peace agreement.

Iran's nuclear chief:

'We will not abandon uranium enrichment'

Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami rejects US demands to curb uranium enrichment, insisting Tehran will neither halt enrichment nor surrender its uranium.

Report:

US prepares major Iran strike plans

The New York Times reports that the Pentagon is preparing a three-day military campaign against Iran as three US aircraft carriers head to the Middle East, though Trump is reluctant to strike.

Even before midterms

Report: Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

The White House has asked the Pentagon for options to strike Iran before the midterms as Trump seeks progress in the war and lower gas prices, according to The Atlantic.

Vance:

'Iran must make meaningful nuclear concessions to end war'

US Vice President says Iran must significantly reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity for a deal to end the war.

Trump:

'Iran war will end pretty soon, you’ll find out how'

President Trump predicts the Iran war will end “pretty soon", adding: “They’re not a bully anymore."

Report:

Iranian drone plot behind threat to US bombers at UK base

New York Times reports Iranian drone plot targeting B-1 bombers and US personnel at RAF Fairford prompted the weekend withdrawal.

US Treasury to foreign banks:

Iran ties could bring sanctions without notice

The US Treasury warns foreign financial institutions doing business with Iran that they could face sanctions without advance notice and lose access to US banking.

US redirects 130th vessel enforcing naval blockade against Iran

US Central Command says forces have redirected 130 vessels enforcing the naval blockade against Iran and disabled three ships that refused to comply.

Trump:

'US defeating Iran, war will end very quickly'

President Trump says the US is defeating Iran and predicts the war will end quickly, reiterating that Iran will not be allowed to have nuclear weapons.

Amid Iran-backed terror plot

US withdraws bombers from UK base

The US has withdrawn all bombers from RAF Fairford in England after commanders received new threats about a suspected Iran-backed plot targeting the base.

Iran:

'We'll extend our missile range'

Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akramnia announces that Tehran has begun working to increase the range of its missiles following the war with the US.

Iran official mocks Trump

'Worst president in American history'

Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei mocks Trump as the US weighs renewed strikes on Iran.

Pressure campaign

US sanctions Iran’s major auto and rail firms

The Trump administration sanctions Iran’s largest automakers, railway firms and foreign suppliers as Washington seeks to restrict Tehran’s revenue and weapons capabilities.

Amid Iran war concerns

US sends Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar

Axios reports the US has deployed Patriot batteries to protect energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington strengthens its military presence amid Iran war concerns.

Trump: Iran 'ready to fold up'

President Trump again predicts the war with Iran could end after November’s midterm elections: They were three to four weeks away from a nuclear weapon.

Trump:

'The Iran war will end soon, one way or another'

President Trump tells reporters the US will soon have to decide whether to strike Iran or reach a deal.

Iran receives US response to proposal to revive Gulf ceasefire

Iran says it received Washington’s response to its latest proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, as negotiations remain deadlocked and tensions persist.

Aiding Iran’s weapons programs

US sanctions 10 individuals and entities

US Treasury sanctions 10 individuals and entities in five countries over alleged support for Iran’s weapons programs and procurement of military components.

Report:

US-Iran talks deadlocked as Qatar mediation efforts stall

Qatar’s efforts to bridge differences between the US and Iran have stalled, with both sides holding firm as concerns grow over renewed military conflict, according to Axios.

Trump:

'Iran is doing very poorly and will eventually give up'

President Trump says Iran is struggling and will eventually “give up," while insisting Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Trump rejects Axios report: I offered nothing to Iran

President Trump rejects an Axios report that he offered Iran sanctions relief and frozen funds, insisting, “I offered them NOTHING!"

Trump on Iran:

'I stopped them from having a nuclear weapon'

Trump says the Iran war will end “very soon" with a US victory, warning of the global consequences of a nuclear-armed Iran: Israel would be wiped out, there would be no Middle East

'Pretty cynical attempt'

US envoy Waltz dismisses Iran ceasefire proposal

US envoy to the UN calls Iran’s seven-day ceasefire proposal a “pretty cynical attempt" to win sanctions relief and access frozen funds.

Previously undisclosed

Report: Eight US Marines injured in Iranian missile attack

NBC News reports that eight US Marines suffered injuries including smoke inhalation and concussion symptoms in Iranian missile attack in Hormuz.

Trump:

'We’re going to win this war very soon'

Trump tells Fox News the US will win the war with Iran soon as Washington and Tehran remain divided over nuclear concessions, Hormuz and a potential deal.

Iran warns US of 'doomsday war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells NBC that Tehran is prepared for a 'doomsday war' with the US but remains willing to pursue diplomacy.

Despite rejecting latest deal

Trump expects more talks with Iran this week

Trump expects fresh negotiations with Iran this week despite rejecting Tehran's proposal, while keeping the possibility of further military strikes open.

Five arrested in suspected Iranian attempt to attack USAF base

Five men were arrested after three suspicious vans were spotted heading toward RAF Fairford, as British counter-terror police investigate a possible Iranian-linked terror plot.

Iran:

'No nuclear concessions even if US agrees to reopen Strait'

Senior Iranian official says Tehran will not compromise on its nuclear program even if the US accepts Iran’s conditions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pezeshkian:

Iran willing to revive US deal before November midterms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran wants to revive a US deal before November’s midterms as negotiators discuss a phased end to the war.

Senate narrowly rejects measure limiting Iran military action

The Senate votes 50-49 against a Democratic measure that would have required congressional authorization for further US military action in Iran.

‘Fingers are on the trigger’

US, Iran eye phased deal as Tehran warns:

US and Iranian negotiators reportedly explore a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for easing Washington’s economic blockade.

Bessent:

'Not sure how Iranian UN delegation will return home'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions have shut down most Iranian international flights: We are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen.

Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech

Iran’s military warns of “crushing" strikes against the US and Israel after Trump’s UN speech and threat to strike Pickaxe Mountain.

Witkoff, Kushner hold indirect talks with Iranian mediators

Trump says US officials met Iranian mediators in New York to discuss a possible deal to end the Iran conflict, calling the talks productive. Witkoff stresses the talks were indirect.

Trump warns:

'We may have to blow up Pickaxe Mountain'

President Trump says that the US could “blow up" Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz if Iran resumes nuclear activity at the site.

Report:

Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Senior Iranian official says Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington eases military pressure and its blockade of Iranian ports.

Trump holds Iran meetings

'They’re not gonna have a nuclear weapon'

President Trump says he will hold meetings on Iran as Tehran warns the war is not over and vows to change its weapons, tactics and targets.

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.

Iran sets seven conditions for talks with US

Iran says it has sent Washington seven conditions for negotiations, including ending the war and naval blockade, as Trump weighs renewed military action.

Trump:

'US is talking with Houthis, they would like a deal'

President Trump tells NewsNation the US is talking with the Houthis and claims Iran wants a deal, as tensions with Tehran and the rebels continue to rise.

UN General Assembly

US approves visas for Iran’s president and foreign minister

The US approves UN visas for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, while imposing travel and shopping restrictions.

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.

Treasury cracks down on Iranian crypto network

US Treasury sanctions BitBank and associates of Babak Zanjani, accusing the network of moving hundreds of millions in Bitcoin to Iran’s IRGC.

‘Do I want to annihilate them?’

Trump weighs major Iran decision

US President Donald Trump says he will consult Gulf leaders before deciding whether to renew large-scale attacks on Iran or pursue diplomacy.

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.

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.

Pentagon reveals cost of war in Iran

A new Pentagon inspector general report reveals ammunition shortages, major aircraft losses and Iranian strikes on a key US Navy hub.

US sanctions Russian banking giant over ties to Iran

US Treasury sanctions Russia’s VTB Bank for helping Iran evade sanctions and move frozen assets, warning foreign institutions to sever ties with the bank.

US blocks Iran nuclear chief from IAEA meeting in Vienna

US blocks an exemption allowing Iran's nuclear chief to attend an IAEA meeting, citing UN sanctions and Tehran's lack of nuclear cooperation.

Iranian official:

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

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

Pezeshkian:

'Iran ready for nuclear talks if US lifts sanctions'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready for nuclear talks with Washington if the US lifts sanctions and abandons unilateral pressure.

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.

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.