US strikes Iran in retaliation for Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack
The strikes follow Iran's launching of a one-way attack drone at the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely cargo ship along the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran News
Trump accuses Iran of drone attack on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom
Iran reasserts its right to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz after ship hit near Oman
IAEA chief pushes for access to Iran despite Tehran’s limits on nuclear sites
IAEA chief said the current US-Iran deal requires access for UN nuclear inspectors, though Tehran insists that key sites will remain off-limits until a final deal is reached.
US strikes Iran as Israel, Lebanon sign framework agreement
Trump says frozen Iranian funds will buy American goods • Iran reportedly plans to charge ships passing through Strait of Hormuz • IDF braces for Gaza riots along ‘yellow line’ on Friday
Ali Khamenei’s secret bunker included blast-resistant room, escape tunnels under Tehran - report
Khamenei’s underground bunker had become an IDF target during Israel’s strikes against Iran in March, with clandestine IDF units 8200 and 9900 providing intelligence on its location.
Iran seeks multibillion-dollar role in Strait of Hormuz reopening as US forbids tolls - report
During US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Gulf states this week, he made it clear that Iran would not be allowed to impose tolls on ships wishing to pass through the strait.
Quds force commander demands Israel leave Lebanon as Iran's deputy FM threatens Italy, Romania
"You Zionists must leave all of Lebanon. This land is the arena of resistance and steadfastness, not a playground for occupiers," he demanded in a social media post.
Vance announces unprecedented CENTCOM-IRGC talks aimed at reducing military tensions
CENTCOM is entering direct talks with the IRGC in Qatar in a rare military-to-military channel that bypasses usual State Department or CIA mediation.
Israel-Lebanon talks conclude after 11 hours as Rubio reportedly joins effort to secure deal
Italy, France agree on coalition to support Lebanon after UN mission ends • S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Iran rejects claim unfrozen funds to be spent in US
Iran, Oman push to become administrators of Strait of Hormuz as toll system remains unclear
Both countries emphasize “their sovereignty and sovereign rights over their territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz” and “agreed to maintain their dialogue on this issue."
Trump confirms US, IAEA inspectors will be allowed to inspect Iran’s enriched material - report
IAEA head Rafael Grossi also confirmed on Wednesday that inspections are “going to happen,” according to the Associated Press.
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says Gaza war to be raised in US talks, reaffirms Hamas support - report
The comments came in a phone call with Hamas representative Basem Naim, who praised Iran’s “steadfast support” for Palestinians, according to state and IRGC-linked outlets.
