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US and Israel plan Iran energy strikes

31 Jul 2026 – 15 Aug 2026 · 19 chapters · 34 updates

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Chapter 1US and Israel plan Iran energy strikes

  1. 1 Aug

    Plans target Iranian energy infrastructure with strikes possible this weekend, though Donald Trump has not yet given the final go-ahead.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 2US and Israel suspend Iran strikes

  1. 2 Aug

    Trump suspends planned US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, demanding a rapid agreement to avoid future attacks.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 3US cancels planned strike on Iran

  1. 2 Aug

    Trump halts military strike on Iran, citing requests from Middle Eastern nations and conditioning the decision on a rapid security agreement

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 4US suspends strikes on Iran

  1. 2 Aug

    Trump orders a five-day delay to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure to allow for diplomatic talks, following reports of a potential regional agreement.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 5US-Iran tensions and oil market reaction

  1. 3 Aug

    Oil prices fall as Trump holds off on new strikes against Iran, while Iranian and Omani officials report progress on a Strait of Hormuz shipping route deal.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Begin new diplomatic talks with Iran on Monday, President Trump announced, signaling a shift toward negotiation following recent military tensions.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Cancels planned military strike on Iran to pursue a new nuclear deal, causing global oil prices to tumble as diplomatic uncertainty persists.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 6US and Iran diplomatic talks

  1. 3 Aug

    Trump announces new negotiations with Iran starting Monday, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the talks

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  2. Confirmed negotiations begin today as Trump halts military strikes and invites Iran to the table, causing an immediate reaction in global oil markets.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Denies Iran that diplomatic talks are scheduled to begin, contradicting previous US claims while global markets continue to react to the de-escalation of military tensions.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Pause further strikes on Iran after the US and Israel reach an agreement, following weeks of military escalation in the region.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 7US and Iran diplomatic standoff

  1. 3 Aug

    Trump announces plans to resume talks with Iran, while Tehran denies reaching any agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Commence new talks between the US and Iran today following President Trump's decision to call off planned military strikes.

    No source was given for this update.

  3. Dements Iran the resumption of negotiations announced by President Trump, contradicting the US administration's claim that talks are underway.

    No source was given for this update.

  4. Announced Trump a new round of negotiations for Monday, prompting a decline in global oil prices despite continued denials from Iranian officials.

    No source was given for this update.

  5. Paused further strikes on Iran following an agreement between the US and Israel, de-escalating tensions after weeks of regional violence.

    No source was given for this update.

  6. Revealed Trump that he halted a massive retaliatory strike on Iran at the request of foreign leaders, signaling a shift toward renewed diplomatic negotiations.

    No source was given for this update.

  7. Claims Trump that a peace deal with Iran is imminent, while Tehran clarifies it is only discussing maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz with Oman.

    No source was given for this update.

  8. Restart talks with Iran on Monday after President Trump confirms he aborted planned military strikes against the country.

    No source was given for this update.

  9. Denies Iran that any current talks are taking place with the U.S., contradicting previous reports of a restart.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 8US-Iran diplomatic dispute over talks

  1. 4 Aug

    Trump asserts direct talks are underway with Tehran, while Iranian officials deny negotiations and state they are communicating only through Oman.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 9Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack

  1. 4 Aug

    Reports state a cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, following recent regional tensions.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 10Bessent suggests Hormuz deal near

  1. 4 Aug

    Suggests a deal to restore freedom of movement through the Strait of Hormuz could be reached today or tomorrow, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

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Chapter 11US missile stockpile reports

  1. 4 Aug

    Reports state the US military has used nearly all of its long-range precision missiles during the conflict with Iran, citing defense sources

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Quantifies the depletion: Pentagon reports confirm 65% of Patriot missiles and nearly all ATACMS stocks are exhausted, leaving insufficient reserves.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 12Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz talks

  1. 5 Aug

    Iran announces a preliminary agreement with Oman to manage shipping transit through the Strait of Hormuz, entering the final review phase.

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Chapter 13US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz

  1. 6 Aug

    Awaits resumption of negotiations in Pakistan on July 11 as diplomatic efforts continue over maritime security

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Chapter 14Iran sets Strait of Hormuz conditions

  1. 9 Aug

    Demands US compensation and sanctions relief as conditions to reopen the shipping route, following talks with Oman.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 15US Iran diplomatic dispute

  1. 10 Aug

    Trump demands compensation from Iran for casualties in future negotiations, countering Tehran's claims ahead of planned talks.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 16US military fires on cargo vessel

  1. 11 Aug

    US forces open fire on a Panama-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to break the blockade on Iran.

    No source was given for this update.

  2. Dismantled the cargo ship after US forces fired missiles, confirming the vessel was destroyed while attempting to violate the blockade on Iran.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 17US-Iran standoff over Strait of Hormuz

  1. 12 Aug

    Trump claims the US controls the Strait of Hormuz after Iran sets conditions for reopening the strategic waterway.

    No source was given for this update.

Chapter 18US and Iran dispute Strait of Hormuz

  1. 13 Aug

    Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump claimed the United States maintains total control of the strategic waterway.

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Chapter 19US policy on Strait of Hormuz

  1. 14 Aug

    Trump announces plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory, a move affecting the strategic waterway off the coast of Iran

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Articles in this story

  1. Iran threatens to kill one US soldier for each Iranian death, rejects ceasefire over Hormuz demands
  2. Trump says he will declare Strait of Hormuz US territory as Iran rejects the claim
  3. Trump offers Iran 'last chance before decapitation' as oil drops; Tehran denies talks, demands Strait of Hormuz control
  4. US strikes Iran again as conflict widens to Iraq and Egypt; Hamas disarmament talks reported
  5. Dax tops 26,000 for first time as Trump cancels Iran strike and pledges talks
  6. US nearly out of long-range missiles and defensive interceptors after five months of Iran war
  7. Trump demands compensation from Iran, counters Tehran's claims ahead of Hormuz talks
  8. US fires Hellfire missiles at Panama-flagged cargo ship violating Iran blockade

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