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Strait of Hormuz to remain closed until Iran is compensated for war damages, Iranian official says

The IRGC Navy is currently in the process of completing operational preparations for a "new order in the Persian Gulf," the post read, emphasizing that the strait would be permanently changed.

An Indian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Shivalik, arrives at Mundra Port via the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Gujarat, India, March 16, 2026.
US President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.

Trump initially feared radio message from downed US airman was Iranian trap - Axios

Smoke rises after strikes on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone in Bandar Mahshahr County, Khuzestan Province, Iran, in this handout picture released April 4, 2026, and obtained from a social media video.

Plan in place to strike strategic Iran sites if deal not reached, sources tell 'Post'

Members of the US Air Force Pararescue, April 5, 2026; illustrative.

Behind the US Air Force unit that spearheaded the mission to rescue downed airman


Sources: IDF does not actually know how many ballistic missiles Iran has left

Part of the question for Israel is how many of the missiles, many of which have been covered in rubble, can be salvaged and are only temporarily inaccessible to Iran?

A Yemeni Houthi stands next to a billboard depicting the Iranian forces launching missile attacks, during a demonstration staged to show solidarity with Iran on April 3, 2026 in Sana'a, Yemen.

IDF intelligence, strikes helped US rescue downed pilot, sources told the 'Post'

Throughout the tense 48-hour window, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper remained in direct contact.

IDF technicians prepare a fighter jet for operational activity, August 24, 2025

Trump’s Hormuz ultimatum: the familiar dilemma between bluster or prelude to action - analysis

The question of whether or not US President Donald Trump will act on his threats is now front and center as his latest deadline regarding the Strait of Hormuz is set to expire Monday night.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media before departing West Palm Beach aboard Air Force One, Florida, US, March 23, 2026

RAF shoots down Iranian drones over Middle Eastern countries to protect British allies, interests

Additionally, Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said it intercepted an Iranian cruise missile launched towards the Gulf state on Sunday morning.

Birds scatter as a Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon jet comes in to land at RAF Coningsby after a sortie on February 19, 2026.

Sovereignty under siege: The multidimensional war against Iran - opinion

The Iran war was not just military; it targeted sovereignty itself across political, economic, and cognitive fronts, pushing the state to the brink.

 Iranian flags fly as fire and smoke from an Israeli attack on Sharan Oil depot rise, following Israeli strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 15, 2025.

Sources say Israel's defense establishment at odds, note force can't solve all war aims - analysis

While government policy and a majority of top serving defense establishment figures are in favor of the Iran war, a growing number of current and former top defense officials vehemently dissent.

IDF troops from the 226th Brigade during targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon.

Iran’s aggression forces Gulf states to rethink regional security - opinion

The UAE is redefining Gulf security, prioritizing capability and committed partners over rhetoric and ideology.

Diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, Anwar Gargash speaks at the World Governments Summit, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 3, 2026.

How tech enabled the overnight rescue of a downed US airman in Iran- analysis

The rescue force operated under the protection of a substantial US air presence as it faced fire from nearby Iranian troops. So what technology was used?

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle flies over Iraq on May 5, 2018.

Deal with Iran can happen 'as soon as Monday,' Trump tells Fox News

This comes only hours after Trump threatened to strike Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on March 1.

Egypt, US, and Iran discuss regional de-escalation as Mideast violence continues to flare up

Egypt pushed fresh de-escalation efforts on Sunday, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty holding calls with US envoy Steve Witkoff, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi, and other regional officials.

 US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, May 28, 2025