Tehran
- 3d ago
US lost or damaged 81 aircraft in Iran war, worth up to $3.3bn, Congress report says
The estimated cost of the losses ranges from $1.9bn to $3.3bn as of August 1, depending on whether the Department of Defense replaces the lost assets. Iran's foreign minister says the real number of aircraft is far higher.
- 3d ago
Trump rules out Iran strikes before US midterms as Tehran rejects talks under threat
Trump says the United States will not attack Iran before the 3 November midterms, while Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian rejects talks held under the threat of force. The Strait of Hormuz remains the main point of dispute.
- 4d ago
Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks reach wartime peak as Iran threatens southern transit routes
Maritime attacks on oil and gas tankers in the Strait of Hormuz reached their highest weekly level since February 2026, as Iran threatened to shut southern bypass channels and Houthi strikes hit Saudi targets.
- 4d ago
France summons Iranian ambassador over disinformation campaign on high school protests
The French foreign ministry summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Amin-Nejad on 7 October 2026, rejecting official Iranian claims regarding nationwide high school demonstrations and police actions.
- 4d ago
JD Vance demands Iran cut 60% uranium enrichment to end seven-month war
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington requires concrete cuts to Iran's 60% uranium enrichment capacity to end the seven-month conflict, citing uncertainty over leadership in Tehran.
- 5d ago
UK police arrest seventh suspect over suspected drone plot targeting US bombers at RAF Fairford
Counter-terrorism officers detained a 22-year-old British national in London following the evacuation of roughly 12 American B-1 bombers from the Gloucestershire airbase.
- 6d ago
Iran executes two men over January 2026 protests and deaths of four police officers
Judicial authorities in Iran executed Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi on Monday morning in Isfahan following convictions tied to unrest and the deaths of four police officers.
- 6d ago
Iran's Pezeshkian declares talks with US meaningless after repeated strikes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in Tehran that negotiations with Washington hold no value, claiming the United States attacked Iran three times following diplomatic meetings.
- Oct 4
Iran names Mehrdad Akhlaghi defense minister and replaces oil chief as blockade bites
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accepted the resignation of Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and nominated Mehrdad Akhlaghi as Defense Minister on 5 October 2026, restructuring key leadership posts during an ongoing conflict and naval blockade.
- Oct 4
OPEC+ maintains November oil output targets as Gulf conflict keeps crude above $100
Seven key OPEC+ producers agreed to keep November crude targets unchanged, as regional fighting and shipping disruptions in the Persian Gulf hold physical supply below official quotas.
- Oct 4
Iran demands US fulfill seven conditions before reopening Strait of Hormuz
Tehran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington lifts sanctions, ends its naval blockade, and halts military operations under terms set in the June Islamabad agreement.
- Oct 4
US expels two Iranian UN delegates as Tehran rejects direct talks and rial hits new low
The United States expelled two members of Iran's United Nations delegation on Saturday after they exceeded departure deadlines, following the conclusion of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- Oct 3
Iran executes protester Siavash Jamshidi following January demonstrations
Iranian authorities have executed Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi at dawn in connection with the January protests in Shahrekord, bringing the total number of executed demonstrators to at least 32 as rights groups warn 100 more face death sentences.
- Oct 3
Iraq secures US sanctions waiver allowing 40 daily Iranian flights to Najaf
The United States approved an exemption allowing Iranian carriers to operate up to 40 daily flights to Najaf International Airport, restoring pilgrimage air routes halted by aviation sanctions.
- Oct 3
Mecca defence pact members to weigh Iran plan for Houthi talks in Riyadh
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey will meet in Riyadh next week to evaluate an Iranian suggestion to engage Yemen's Houthis politically following strikes on Saudi infrastructure.
- Oct 3
Top US security officials convene at Camp David to review Iran and Yemen war strategy
Vice President JD Vance chaired an unannounced Camp David meeting on 2 October with top national security officials, reviewing potential military operations against Iran and evaluating Saudi requests for strikes in Yemen.
- Oct 2
US Navy awards Raytheon $24.4 billion SM-6 missile contract to replenish stockpiles
The United States Navy awarded RTX subsidiary Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $24.4 billion on 1 October 2026 to produce Standard Missile-6 interceptors following extensive munitions expenditures in the Middle East.
- Oct 2
US designates A7 shadow bank as criminal group and expands Iran sanctions
The United States has designated the A7 shadow banking network led by Ilan Shor as a criminal group and targeted Iranian rail, automotive, and metallurgy firms under Operation Economic Outcast.
- Oct 2
US blacklists Iran's top automakers and national rail operator in expanded sanctions
The US Treasury designated Iran's largest car manufacturers, state railway, and international suppliers on 1 October 2026, extending economic measures to land transport and manufacturing.
- Oct 1
US deploys third aircraft carrier and 10,000 troops to Middle East as Iran tensions rise
The Pentagon is deploying the USS Theodore Roosevelt and an amphibious task force to the Middle East, adding up to 10,000 troops ahead of potential operations against Iran.
