US-Iran

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

'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.

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.

'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 says he is 'not in a hurry' to resume Iran talks

Trump says he has no timetable for the Iran war and is “not in a hurry" to resume talks, while warning Tehran faces mounting economic pressure.

Warns of preemptive action

Iran vows Strait of Hormuz will remain closed

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until key conditions are met.

Report:

Rubio says US not planning new Iran strikes 'for the time being'

Axios reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies the US is not planning new Iran strikes for now, as Washington intensifies sanctions and economic pressure.

Secret Service investigating Iranian video targeting Barron Trump

The Secret Service says it is investigating an Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump and claiming his movements had been monitored.

Trump: Iran facing 'humanitarian crisis of epic proportions'

US President says Iranian regime is failing to pay large segments of its military while executions continue, amid new US campaign aimed at economically isolating Tehran.

Who is in the crosshairs for the US sanctions on Iran?

Washington is moving to isolate Iran from the global economy, threatening sanctions against entities that continue trading with Tehran.

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ made in talks with Iran

Pakistan says ‘significant progress’ was made in Tehran talks on the Iran-US conflict, regional tensions, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a settlement.

US offers $10 million for information on senior IRGC commanders

US State Department is offering up to $10 million and possible relocation for information on five senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders.

'Another defeat'

Iran vows to withstand new US sanctions

Iran's economy minister says Tehran has a two-year plan to counter new US sanctions after Washington announces a sweeping economic campaign.

Hegseth clarifies:

'US not ruling out military strikes against Iran'

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says Washington is not ruling out military strikes against Iran despite its new campaign of economic pressure.

'A steep price'

Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions on Iran

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes new US sanctions against Iran, praising Trump and Bessent for imposing a steep price on the regime.

Operation Economic Outcast

Bessent declares 'economic onslaught' on Iran

US Treasury Secretary says new campaign will seek to sever Iran’s financial connections worldwide, warns countries and institutions enabling Tehran that they could be cut off from US dollar system

Bessent warns: 'Endgame' with Iran is near

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Iran confrontation is entering its “endgame" as Washington prepares an unprecedented economic offensive.

Amid tensions with Iran

Report: Greece moves Patriot battery to Crete

Greece is moving a Patriot air defense battery to Crete amid heightened tensions with Iran and threats against US bases in Europe, local media report.

Iran warns nations:

'Supporting US economic campaign could be an act of war'

Iran warns that countries supporting the US economic campaign could be treated as enemies and threatens to halt all oil exports from the Persian Gulf.

Iran warns US allies:

'Do not join Trump's economic war'

Iran warns countries against joining Trump's economic campaign, threatening confrontation and saying the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.

Trump:

'Military option against Iran remains on the table'

President Trump says military action against Iran remains an option: They would love a deal but are not ready to make the right one.

US turns to economic pressure

Vance: Iran war has entered 'new phase'

US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran war has entered a new phase, with Washington relying on economic pressure to prevent Tehran from rebuilding.

Report:

Trump suggests intense attacks on Iran if economic pressure fails

Report: President Donald Trump has ordered his Iran negotiating team to freeze talks for several weeks as prospects for a deal with Tehran diminish.

Report: US opens secret Hormuz oil corridor

US forces have established a secret Hormuz shipping corridor moving millions of oil barrels daily, according to an Axios report.

Trump declares 'economic D-Day' against Iran

President Trump announces an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, threatening severe consequences for countries and businesses that aid Tehran.

Trump:

'Hormuz blockade is 100% successful'

President Trump says the Hormuz blockade is "100% successful" as negotiations with Iran remain stalled and warns Tehran could face severe sanctions.

Iranian Parliament Speaker:

'US seeking concessions beyond MoU'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accuses Washington of seeking concessions beyond the Iran deal as the 60-day talks deadline expires.

Huckabee to Israeli media:

'Another Iran war could happen if regime rejects diplomacy'

In an interview with Channel 12 News, Ambassador Mike Huckabee discusses Iran, Gaza, the US-Israel relationship and recent violence in Qusra.