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US says it will impose ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran—AND MORE
Reuters: U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on…
August 20, 2026
Trump says no talks taking place. Iran lost control of Hormuz?—AND MORE
CNN: US President Donald Trump said no talks are underway or scheduled with Iran, just one day after…
August 18, 2026
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman as Iran agreement expires. Tehran threatens new offensive—AND MORE
CNN: President Donald Trump warned of an attack on Oman if it “gets in the way” of efforts…
August 17, 2026
Trump to reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing lack of help with Iran
CNN: President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States would reduce military exercises it conducts with key…
August 16, 2026
Shipping faces more disruptions in Middle East during Hormuz stalemate. Frustration with Trump grows among U.S.’s Persian Gulf allies—AND MORE
CNN: Ships face a perilous path through the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump and Iran…
August 15, 2026
Trump dismisses reports about dire conditions aboard U.S. aircraft carrier. U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire with talks at standstill—AND MORE
New York Times: Asked whether the deployment of the Abraham Lincoln had gone on too long, the president…
August 14, 2026
Israeli officials stunned by Iran’s rapid military recovery after 2026 war. Iran, US make competing claims over control of Hormuz—AND MORE
Jerusalem Post: Four months after the main war ended in April, the Post understands that the IDF is…
August 13, 2026
Hormuz traffic low as world rapidly burns through oil stockpiles. Top adviser to Iran’s IRGC says U.S. military ‘weaker than what we perceived’—AND MORE
CNN: The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is becoming more pressing as the International Energy Agency warns…
August 12, 2026
Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront US. Tehran defying U.S. pressure by becoming ‘survival economy’?—AND MORE
CNN: US President Donald Trump has boasted that his war in Iran has led to a “very rational,”…
August 11, 2026
Hopes for Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations. Iran shakes up military leadership—AND MORE
Reuters: Trump’s proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran’s demands for compensation and…
August 10, 2026
Iran demands concessions from US as it nears Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman. Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks—AND MORE
CNN: Iran and Oman have each signaled they are close to a deal on managing the key waterway,…
August 8, 2026
Trump’s top general ‘looking for off-ramp’ from Iran war. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to NATO-style defense pact—AND MORE
CNN: “Caine is looking for an off ramp,” one of the sources said bluntly. Caine is not alone…
August 7, 2026
Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens. Trump angry over reports on depleted munition, believes it weakens him in Iran negotiations—AND MORE
CNN: Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a proposed framework for commercial shipping through the Strait of…
August 6, 2026
Tehran denies talks with US. Iran-Oman deal would give Tehran control of inbound traffic. Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns—AND MORE
CNN: A senior Gulf official said there is a “50-50” chance Iran and Oman will reach a deal…
August 5, 2026
Drafts of potential US-Iran agreement ‘being circulated,’ Qatar says. US used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war—AND MORE
CNN: Efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict are “in very progressive stages,” Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said, adding that…
August 4, 2026
US warns citizens across Middle East as Trump and Iran issue new threats. U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel—AND MORE
CNN: The US is planning new strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, officials said. The scope…
August 1, 2026
US plans fresh strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend. Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off $4 billion sanctions dodge—AND MORE
CNN: The United States is planning a wave of new strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend,…
July 31, 2026
Saudi Arabia says 14 countries backing maritime alliance to protect shipping routes. Shrinking weapons stockpile testing Pentagon’s sweeping new strategy—AND MORE
CNN: The Saudi defense ministry said today that 14 countries have backed the kingdom’s proposal to establish a…
July 30, 2026
More countries pulled into Iran conflict with spate of attacks. Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks—AND MORE
New York Times: The scope of the war in the Middle East widened on Wednesday, as American and…
July 29, 2026
US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iranian missile attack. Behind closed doors, Trump huddles with Netanyahu and Zelensky—AND MORE
CNN: The US military intercepted multiple ballistic missiles fired by Iran in an attempted “surprise attack” on US…
July 28, 2026