Tehran
- 4d ago
US pauses military strikes on Iran until November midterms in favor of economic pressure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told foreign ministers that Washington will avoid military action against Iran through the November elections, relying on a naval blockade and new sanctions.
- 5d ago
Iran and Oman Discuss Seven-Mile Strait of Hormuz Corridor and Demining Plan
Foreign ministers in Tehran outlined a phased framework for an 11-kilometer navigation route through the Strait of Hormuz as technical teams prepare joint demining protocols.
- 6d ago
Iran blacklists 45 commercial tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatening cargo seizures
Iran's newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority has placed dozens of international oil and gas vessels on a sanctions list, warning that non-compliant ships and their transfer partners face cargo confiscation and fines.
- Aug 23
Iran discovers sweet natural gas field in Fars province holding over 200 billion cubic meters
Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced the discovery of over 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas in southern Fars province, noting that recoverable reserves equal roughly 15 years of output from one phase of South Pars.
- Aug 23
Chile to close embassy in Iran by 31 August citing costs and regional security
Chile will shut its embassy in Tehran on 31 August 2026 due to operating costs and security factors, transferring consular services to Ankara while keeping bilateral ties intact.
- Aug 23
Iran grants special permits for Iraqi oil tankers to navigate Strait of Hormuz
State news agency Irna confirmed on 22 August 2026 that Tehran permitted selected Iraqi crude shipments across the chokepoint over the past six months, even as Iran prepares future transit fees and holds talks with Oman.
- Aug 22
Two US refueling aircraft depart Bulgarian air base following regional Iranian threats
Two US Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft have departed Bezmer Air Base in Bulgaria, roughly one month after their parliament-approved deployment drew warnings of retaliation from Tehran.
- Aug 21
US launches Operation Economic Outcast against Iran and sanctions over 60 entities
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sanctions campaign targeting Iran's global trade, banking ties, and oil shipments while warning foreign partners to cut economic relations.
- Aug 20
Trump threatens secondary sanctions in Economic D-Day ultimatum against Iran
US President Donald Trump announced an Economic D-Day against Iran, warning third-party countries and businesses of penalties if they facilitate Iranian trade.
- Aug 18
Trump approval falls to 33% in Reuters poll as Iran war and fuel prices strain voters
A Reuters/Ipsos survey found Donald Trump's approval rating dropped to 33%, matching his career low, as rising gasoline prices and prolonged military action against Iran eroded voter confidence ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Aug 16
Iran says Qatar holds three pilots from March attack on US base; Doha denies
Iran demanded the release of three pilots it says Qatar captured after Su-24s crashed on March 2 during an attack on a US base, but Doha denied holding them.
- Aug 14
US threatens Iran with economic isolation 'the world has never seen' over Hormuz blockade
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new measures coming next week would combine economic asphyxiation with the Strait of Hormuz blockade, while VP Vance named cheap oil as Washington's top priority over Iran's nuclear program.
- Aug 10
Iran raises demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz as Trump opts for economic pressure
Iran's Revolutionary Guards insist the Strait of Hormuz stays closed until Washington accepts all their conditions, including lifting sanctions and withdrawing US troops, while Trump says he is watching Iran's economic collapse.
- Aug 9
Iran sets six conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz as talks with Oman near final stages
Iran's Supreme National Security Council laid out six sweeping demands on Washington, from lifting sanctions to paying war reparations, before it will reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
- Aug 3
Iran denies any talks with US, says only Oman consultations underway on Strait of Hormuz safe passage
Iran's foreign ministry on Monday denied any current negotiations with the United States, hours after President Trump said talks would begin that afternoon and that he had called off a planned military strike.
- Aug 2
US tells citizens to leave Middle East as Trump threatens new Iran strikes and Tehran readies retaliation
The United States has told its citizens across the Middle East to consider leaving immediately, as President Trump threatens new military strikes on Iran and Tehran warns of an "extensive" retaliation plan that could target American and Israeli energy infrastructure.
- Jul 30
US launches heavy wave of strikes on Iran after ballistic missile attack on Jordan base, ending fragile pause
The US launched a two-hour wave of airstrikes on dozens of IRGC targets across Iran overnight, responding to an Iranian ballistic missile attack on American forces in Jordan that shattered a days-long lull in hostilities.
- Jul 29
Iran fires ballistic missiles at US base in Jordan, US and Saudi Arabia hit back in Iraq as three‑day lull ends
Iran launched up to four ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan on 28 July 2026, all intercepted, prompting joint US‑Saudi airstrikes on Iran‑aligned groups in eastern Iraq within hours.
- Jul 28
Ukraine and Iran step back from brink after Caspian Sea ship strike
Foreign ministers spoke after a Ukrainian drone killed an Iranian sailor; Iran had considered a retaliatory missile strike on a Ukrainian port.
- Jul 27
Trump pauses Iran strikes for talks as Pakistan warns of ground offensive
After 13 days of US airstrikes, President Trump ordered a pause on Friday 24 July to allow diplomacy over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies any talks are under way, while Pakistan's intelligence service sees a growing likelihood of a limited US ground offensive.
