U.S.-Iran conflict

Pentagon gives arms firms 21 days to ramp up production amid severe missile shortages

The Pentagon is asking the U.S. defense industry to rapidly escalate the production and delivery of weapons, including munitions that are in extreme shortage due to the war with Iran, according to a Defense Department memo, The Washington Post reported on August 9.

10 August, 12:01 PM

Global oil prices surge as market anxieties grow over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices continued to climb amid mounting concerns surrounding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported on August 7.

7 August, 10:37 AM

Trump claims Strait of Hormuz could open by Aug. 4 as Iran denies holding any direct talks

Washington and Tehran are discussing the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Aug. 4, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on August 3.

4 August, 08:36 AM

U.S. and Saudi Arabia launch joint strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq

U.S. and Saudi forces conducted joint strikes on July 28 against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in Iraq following attacks on American personnel and regional energy infrastructure, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.

29 July, 01:51 PM

U.S. overwhelmingly votes in favor of new Russia-Iran sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate held its first procedural vote on a new sanctions bill against Russia and Iran sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with 86 senators voting in favor of advancing the legislation on July 28, Suspilne reported.

29 July, 08:32 AM

Top U.S. commander urges halt to bombing campaign near Strait of Hormuz

Commander of the U.S. Military Central Command (CENTCOM) Admiral Brad Cooper recommended stopping the bombing campaign around the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that it has reached the limit of its effectiveness, Axios, citing several sources close to the admiral’s position, reported on July 26.

27 July, 10:26 AM

Pentagon weighs ground raid to seize Iran’s enriched uranium, media report

The Pentagon is examining plans for a large-scale ground operation to seize or destroy enriched uranium stockpiles at Iran’s fortified nuclear facilities, The New York Post and CNN reported.

26 July, 09:09 PM

U.S. suspects Russian intelligence or tech aided Iranian drone strikes on CIA Gulf targets

U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Russia may have provided intelligence or technology to assist Iran in executing drone strikes against CIA targets in the Persian Gulf, Reuters, citing four sources familiar with the investigation, reported on July 22.

23 July, 12:28 PM

Crude prices rise as U.S.-Iran conflict worsens and Houthi threats reroute tankers

Oil prices rose amid mounting concerns about further supply disruptions as the U.S. and Iran exchange strikes for the eleventh consecutive night and oil tankers turn away in the Red Sea following warnings from Houthi rebels, Reuters reported on July 22.

22 July, 12:51 PM

Pentagon faces urgent budget shortfall driven by war with Iran

The Pentagon faces an urgent budget shortfall caused largely by the war with Iran, The Washington Post, citing current and former U.S. officials, reported on July 21.

22 July, 08:29 AM

Global oil prices fall despite renewed Middle East tensions and blockade warnings

Oil prices fell amid reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran, fresh attacks between the two nations, and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthis, Reuters reported on July 21.

21 July, 11:50 AM

U.S. on verge of full-scale war with Iran following deaths of American troops

The death of more American troops in the Middle East after the collapse of a ceasefire has put the United States and Iran on the brink of full-scale war, The Washington Post reported on July 20.

20 July, 12:17 PM

U.S. reimposes naval blockade against ships transiting to or from Iranian ports

U.S. forces resumed the naval blockade against ships transiting to or from Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTOM) announced in a statement on July 15.

15 July, 08:16 AM

Iraq, Syria, and U.S. set to restore 70-year-old oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Iraq, Syria, and the U.S. plan to restore an 800-kilometer pipeline running from Iraq to Syria's Mediterranean coast as part of efforts to reduce Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, the Middle East Eye, citing senior Iraqi and regional officials, reported on July 11.

13 July, 12:06 PM

Thousands gather for funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – photoreport

Thousands gathered on July 9 for a large funeral ceremony for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on Feb. 28 in the opening days of the U.S.-Iran war, Reuters reported.

10 July, 01:30 PM

U.S. launches renewed strikes against Iran in response to attacks on ships in Hormuz Strait

U.S. Forces launched strikes on Iran in retaliation against Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Guardian reported on July 8.

8 July, 01:04 PM

CIA Director raises red flags over Iran's nuclear compliance

CIA Director John Ratcliffe raised doubts about Iran’s willingness to comply with the nuclear deal and informed U.S. President Donald Trump of the situation, Axios, citing sources, reported on June 16.

16 June, 09:05 AM

U.S. and Iran sign peace deal to extend ceasefire and open Hormuz Strait

The U.S. and Iran have signed a peace deal and agreed to an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on June 14.

15 June, 08:30 AM

Tehran launches fresh strikes against bases housing U.S. fighter jets

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have launched 12 ballistic missiles targeting locations housing American F-35, F-15, and F-16 fighter jets, Iranian state propaganda agency Tasnim reported on June 11.

11 June, 11:00 AM

U.S. seeks 20-year Iran nuclear pause, not permanent enrichment ban

The United States is seeking a long-term “pause” in Iran’s nuclear activity and uranium enrichment rather than a permanent ban, The New York Times reported on April 13, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.

14 April, 02:43 PM

U.S.-Iran conflict

1
2
3