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Europe fears U.S. may strike superficial deal with Iran

European countries fear the United States could strike a “superficial” deal with Iran that fails to address deeper issues, Reuters reported, citing diplomats who previously held talks with Tehran on Apr. 19.

20 April, 12:47 AM

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again less than a day after reopening

Iran is reimposing strict control over the Strait of Hormuz due to a continued U.S. blockade, a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said, Fars News Agency reported on Apr. 18.

18 April, 02:19 PM

Iran uses Chinese spy satellite to target U.S. bases in Middle East

Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite in late 2024 and used it to monitor key U.S. military bases across the Middle East before launching drone and missile strikes on them, the Financial Times reported on April 15, citing leaked Iranian military documents.

15 April, 03:14 PM

U.S. blockade of Iranian ports begins

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on April 13 warned shipowners that access to Iranian ports along the Persian Gulf coast is restricted, suggesting that the U.S. blockade is now in effect.

13 April, 07:58 PM

Gulf states hit by missiles and drones despite U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal

The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain reported missile and drone attacks on their territory despite a two-week truce agreed by the United States and Iran, Al Jazeera said on Apr. 8.

8 April, 04:00 PM

Democrats push to remove Trump over Iran 'civilization' threat

Some Democratic lawmakers are openly discussing the possibility of impeaching President Donald Trump or even removing him from office under the 25th Amendment after he posted on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight” in reference to Iran, Axios reported on April 8.

8 April, 11:51 AM

Ukraine welcomes U.S.-Iran ceasefire, urges resolve against Russia

Ukraine welcomes the agreement between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran on a two-week ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and believes it is time to show similar resolve toward Russia to force it to end its war against Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on X on April 8.

8 April, 10:58 AM

U.S. strikes military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

The United States struck military targets on Iran’s Khark Island in the Persian Gulf, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said on X, citing a U.S. official on Apr. 7.

7 April, 06:14 PM

Why Zelenskyy toured the Middle East and tensions with Rheinmetall – Former Naftogaz CEO Kobolyev

Former Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev says Russia must factor in Saudi Arabia’s role, outlines the impact of the war in Iran and assesses Donald Trump’s tactics in an interview with NV on Apr. 7.

7 April, 01:26 PM

Pentagon expands Iran energy targets to avoid war crimes accusations

The Pentagon is expanding its list of potential targets in Iran to include energy facilities that supply fuel and electricity to both civilians and the military, creating a possible legal workaround if the Trump administration faces accusations of war crimes for striking critical infrastructure, Politico reported on April 6.

7 April, 12:06 PM

Israel: Iran still has over 1,000 missiles, Hezbollah up to 10,000 rockets

Israel estimates Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching its territory after weeks of war, while Hezbollah in Lebanon holds 8,000 to 10,000 short-range rockets, Bloomberg reported on Apr. 6.

6 April, 11:44 AM

Iran denies requesting ceasefire

The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Tehran asked the United States for a ceasefire, calling it "false and baseless," Sky News reported on April 1.

1 April, 09:52 PM

Iran confirms contact with U.S., denies peace talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that “messages have been exchanged” with the United States, but denied formal peace negotiations were ongoing, Al Jazeera reported on March 31.

1 April, 12:22 AM

Zelenskyy alerts Middle East leaders to possible Iranian ground operation

The use of FPV drones by Iran to attack a helicopter in Iraq may indicate that Tehran is preparing for a ground operation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Axios on March 30.

31 March, 04:33 PM

Middle East emerges as proxy front in Russia-Ukraine war – analyst

Russia and Ukraine are seeking to leverage the U.S.-Israel war against Iran for their own interests, turning the Middle East into a proxy battleground between them, historian Max Boot wrote for the Council on Foreign Relations on March 31.

31 March, 12:57 PM

Oil prices surge on Trump signals of ending war with Iran

Oil prices resumed gains after an earlier pullback on media reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to end the war with Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 31.

31 March, 12:15 PM

Zelenskyy shares evidence of Russia-Iran ties with Middle East leaders

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he shared intelligence with leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan on Russia’s assistance to Iran in the war, in an interview with Israel’s N12 on March 31.

31 March, 10:50 AM

Iran accuses Ukraine of aggression over Gulf air defense deals

Iran’s permanent representative to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, accused Ukraine of “active participation in military aggression against Iran” for sending experts to the Middle East to counter Iranian Shahed drones, NBC News reported on March 30.

30 March, 11:31 PM

U.S. may deploy up to 10,000 more troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions

The Pentagon is considering deploying up to 10,000 U.S. troops to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Defense Department officials on March 27.

27 March, 12:03 PM

Iranian president thanks Russia for wartime ‘inspiration’

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and the Russian people have “inspired” Iran to resist U.S. aggression, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on March 26.

27 March, 01:28 AM

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