Fourth time this week
US deploys attack drones, hits dozens of targets in Iran
CENTCOM completes a new wave of precision strikes on Iranian military sites to protect the Strait of Hormuz: “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz."
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'War crimes'
Tehran denounces US strikes, claims they violate MoU
Tehran accuses the US of committing war crimes and breaking the peace agreement with recent strikes, launched in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships.
Third wave of strikes
US hits 140 Iranian military targets
US forces strike 140 Iranian military targets after an IRGC attack on a container ship, triggering Iranian missile responses across Gulf nations.
New ultimatum:
US demands Iran pledge to halt shipping attacks by Saturday
The Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to cease firing on commercial ships by Saturday.
Trump reveals he's left instructions if Iran assassinates him
Trump discloses he has authorized military retaliation against Tehran if they assassinate him: Bomb them like they’ve never seen before.
'Cease Fire is OVER!'
Trump claims Iran wants talks despite growing escalation
President Trump declares the ceasefire over but claims Iran asked to continue talks, while Iranian officials deny reports of an upcoming Swiss summit.
US maintains talks with Iran despite wave of retaliatory strikes
A US official confirms Washington is pursuing technical nuclear talks with Tehran to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon, despite US retaliatory strikes in Iran.
90 targets struck
US strikes in Iran following attacks on shipping
US forces strike 90 Iranian military and infrastructure targets, prompting Iranian threats of immediate retaliation. Trump: "This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran."
Trump:
'Iran called, they want to make a deal so badly'
President Trump claims a "desperate" Iran is seeking a deal following intense US strikes, but says he remains skeptical about whether they will honor terms.
'They're cuckoo'
Trump expresses doubt over Iran deal: 'I'm not seeing it'
US President Donald Trump voiced his dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's actions and said that the US would probably conduct strikes against Iranian targets again.
Iran claims attacks on 85 US targets in Bahrain, Kuwait
IRGC claims combined missile and drone attack on 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, warns they are prepared for further escalation.
More than 80 targets
US launches powerful strikes in Iran
US military strikes targets in Iran in response to attacks on three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran fires on Bahrain and Kuwait in response.
Iran regime advisor: The US will sabotage the talks
Iranian advisor Mohsen Rezaee accuses the US of undermining peace talks after Washington revokes Iran's oil license following naval attacks in Hormuz.
US reinstates sanctions on Iranian oil
US revokes the general license authorizing the sale of Iranian oil following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC missiles strike commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC fires at least two missiles at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, severely damaging two vessels and sparking a fire on an oil tanker, according to a US official.
Tehran fires back
Trump warns US will 'finish the job' if Iran deal fails
President Trump warns that the US will "finish the job" if talks with Iran fail, prompting Iranian officials to threaten retaliation in "another language."
Calls to kill Trump at Khamenei's funeral
Video from Khamenei's funeral shows a speaker urging Trump's assassination as millions attend ceremonies marked by anti-US and anti-Israel chants.
Breaks to 'friendly' states
Tehran asserts Hormuz transit fees
Iranian ambassador announces new shipping fees for the Strait of Hormuz, defying US pushback while promising discounts for nations that supported Tehran.
Report:
US feared Israel could target Iranian negotiators during talks
The New York Times reports US officials feared Israel could target Foreign Minister Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, potentially derailing ceasefire and peace talks with Tehran.
Trump:
'Iran agreed to just about everything we need'
President Trump states that military strikes have defeated Iran, forcing them to agree to US demands.
Report:
US suspected Israel plotted to kill Iranian negotiators
The New York Times reports that Washington discovered an Israeli plot targeting Iran's top peace negotiators, prompting covert regional warnings to protect fragile ceasefire talks.
US Envoy warns UN:
‘President Trump’s patience is not unlimited’
The UN Security Council met over renewed US-Iran tensions as Ambassador Mike Waltz warned President Trump’s patience 'is not unlimited.'
Vance:
'We have options if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program'
Vice President Vance credits American airstrikes with significantly delaying Iran's capability to build a nuclear weapon, says Trump has “options" if the Islamic Republic tries to restart its nuclear program.
Qatar, Pakistan wrap separate talks with US, Iranian negotiators
Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.
Vance:
Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'
US Vice President calls out Iran's contradictory "negotiating tactics" regarding Qatar peace talks, reiterates the US demands full denuclearization of the Islamic Republic.
Report:
Trump considered resuming Iran war but will give diplomacy time
According to The Wall Street Journal, President Trump paused plans for a renewed, full-scale military campaign against Iran, choosing instead to extend nuclear negotiations past an upcoming August deadline despite ongoing regional friction.
Iran:
'No new talks until MoU conditions are fully met'
Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says no new talks with the US will occur until current pact terms are met.
Iranian paper threatens President Trump
One of Iran’s most popular newspapers ran a headline showing President Trump in a crosshairs with a caption promising revenge.
Report:
Witkoff en route to Doha for meeting with Iran
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Doha for scheduled Tuesday meetings with Iranian officials, despite Tehran's public denials that the talks will occur.
Iranian President:
'We will abide by the deal if Washington honors commitments'
Iranian President Pezeshkian states Iran will honor its memorandum with the US if Washington complies, signaling continued diplomacy despite recent military clashes.
Trump:
Doha talks will be 'perhaps important, perhaps not'
President Trump downplays the significance of upcoming talks with Iran, stating they are "perhaps important," adding the US has nearly won militarily and remains focused on the denuclearization of Iran.
Iranian crown prince:
'Halt diplomatic talks with Tehran'
Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi urges the US to stop diplomatic talks with Tehran, calling for global protests outside American embassies starting July 4.
US official confirms:
US and Iran to 'stand down' and halt strikes
US official confirms the US and Iran have agreed to temporary de-escalation near the Strait of Hormuz ahead of Tuesday meeting in Doha.
Report:
US and Iran agree to pause strikes, hold peace summit in Qatar
The US and Iran have paused military strikes ahead of an emergency Tuesday summit in Doha to resolve collapsing ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump warns:
We may have to 'militarily complete the job' in Iran
Following a second consecutive night of US strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump warns that repeated ceasefire violations could force the US to militarily eliminate Iran.
US strikes Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz
US Army says it attacked Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, in response to an attack on a merchant vessel attributed to Iran.
Vance warns Iran:
'Violence will be met with violence'
Vice President JD Vance warns Iran that "violence will be met with violence" following retaliatory US airstrikes triggered by an Iranian attack on a commercial ship.
'You'll find out'
US hits Iranian targets minutes after Trump warns of retaliation
CENTCOM confirms US airstrikes targeted Iranian missile and drone sites after Iran violated the ceasefire by attacking a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump:
'If I hadn’t cancelled Obama’s Iran deal, Israel would be gone'
Addressing the Faith and Freedom Coalition, President Trump claims Iranians welcomed Qassem Soleimani's 2020 death, and slams Obama-era Iran deal: He was a disaster.
Trump plans:
Frozen funds to be used to buy American agriculture for Iran
President Trump announces plans to use frozen Iranian funds to buy US crops for Iran, a move fiercely rejected by Tehran's Parliament Speaker.
JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks
Vice President JD Vance said US-Iran talks produced a new communication channel, but warned Tehran’s actions will determine the next steps.
24 hours later:
Senate flips on Iran war powers measure
The Senate reverses its rebuke of President Trump’s war powers after key Republicans alter their votes.
Trump:
'Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, we'll have MidEast peace'
Speaking at a rally in DC, President Trump praises US military operations for decimating Iran's defense capabilities and vows that Tehran will never possess nuclear weapons.
Iran claims US trying to reinterpret war-ending MoU
Iran’s Foreign Ministry warns that conflicting US rhetoric over their newly signed post-war memorandum will only deepen Tehran's historical distrust.
Rubio warns Iran:
US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options
Marco Rubio addressed Iran talks, Lebanon security, and Israel’s position, saying Washington seeks agreements that protect allies and ensure compliance.
Poll:
Trump’s approval plummets to 34% over Iran war
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals Donald Trump's approval rating has sunk to 34%, with a mere 24% of Americans believing the war with Iran was worth the costs.
Bucking Trump:
Senate votes to halt US military action in Iran
US Senate votes 50-48 to halt military operations against Iran, defying President Trump as his administration negotiates a fragile peace deal.
Mark Levin:
'Iran deal funds Tehran more in a year than Israel in a decade'
Fox News commentator Mark Levin strongly condemns the Iran deal, warning it provides Tehran with massive funding while treating Israel like a "punching bag."
Trump warns Iran:
'Act smart or the US will finish the job'
At a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump praises the new agreement with Iran but warns that the US will "finish the job" if the Islamic Republic fails to act reasonably.
Iran's President clarifies:
'Ballistic missiles are entirely non-negotiable'
President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Iran's non-negotiable missile program saved the country from being devastated "just like Gaza" by the US and Israel.
Trump:
'If Iran doesn’t behave, I’ll do what I have to do'
President Trump warns Iran that he will take necessary action if they violate their agreement, while expressing confidence he can resolve disputes over Lebanon with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
18 hours later:
First round of US-Iran talks ends, mediators drafting statement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says US and Iranian negotiators in Switzerland have moved past baseline disputes. Qatar and Pakistan expected to publish joint statement.
Data shows:
Maritime traffic plunge after IRGC re-imposes Hormuz blockade
Maritime traffic plummets through the Strait of Hormuz as Iran re-imposed a strict blockade.
US diplomat:
'Good progress made in talks with Iran in Switzerland'
US-Iran negotiations yielding good progress on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and establishing Lebanon ceasefire deconfliction mechanisms, a diplomat tells Axios.
Vance arrives in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance arrives at a Swiss ski resort to launch 60 days of direct nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to exchange asset relief for UN site audits.
Obama:
USA is in a worse position vs. Iran than before the war
Barack Obama said that despite the ceasefire and the agreement with Iran, the United States is now in a worse situation.
Witkoff heads to Switzerland for delayed Iran talks
US envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly headed to Switzerland for nuclear talks, which Iran delayed over Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Unclear if Vance will join.
'He's a warrior Prime Minister'
Trump praises Netanyahu despite recent Iran friction
President Trump praises Netanyahu, urges Iran to negotiate a long-term agreement during the 60-day window established by the new accord.
Trump confirms he asked Israel to agree to Lebanon ceasefire
President Trump reveals he urged Israel to agree to a Lebanon ceasefire, while noting he expects Vice President JD Vance to head to Swiss peace talks with Iran.
'The art of surrender'
Schumer blasts Trump's Iran framework
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fiercely condemns President Trump’s Iran memorandum as a historic surrender, vowing Democrats will vote to block it.
