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US-Iran Tensions Escalate
President Trump signed orders targeting birthright citizenship, while Iran threatened to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have also increased.
Coverage timeline — 81 articles
The Hill
President Trump formally informed Congress in a letter Friday that the ongoing ceasefire with Iran extended the timeline between the start of the war and the 60-day deadline invoked by the War Powers Act. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire. The ceasefire has since been extended. There
2026-05-01 18:40 UTC
The Hill
The Treasury Department on Friday warned U.S. shippers that they could face sanctions if they have been found paying Iranian tolls to gain access through the Strait of Hormuz. The department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released an advisory stating the U.S. is aware of Iranian demands f
2026-05-01 18:45 UTC
Al Jazeera
Trump says the Iranian offer sent via Pakistan contains terms he's not satisfied with.
2026-05-01 18:46 UTC
NPR
President Trump says he has signed two new orders targeting birthright citizenship. And, Iran is aiming to ban U.S. ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-08-07 10:56 UTC
Al Jazeera
Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
2026-08-07 10:52 UTC
BBC News
Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.
2026-05-08 02:07 UTC
The Hill
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US stands on the brink of a widening regional war The U.S. war with Iran is flaring up across the region, threatening to pull U.S. allies into a fig
2026-07-31 21:19 UTC
The Hill
American and Iranian militaries again traded fire on Sunday, with U.S. Central Command stating Monday that it had intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting U.S. troops in Kuwait. The U.S. also struck Iranian radar and drone sites after Iran downed an American drone. President Trump overnight
2026-06-01 12:52 UTC
Al Jazeera
If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world's energy supply would be blocked.
2026-04-06 11:49 UTC
Al Jazeera
US president says Washington armed Kurdish Iranian opposition groups during the January demonstrations.
2026-04-06 11:52 UTC
BBC News
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
2026-04-06 23:04 UTC
Axios
A House Democrat announced Monday she will introduce articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his handling of U.S. operations in Iran.Why it matters: </
2026-04-06 23:14 UTC
Axios
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is making the case that his primary race against Gov. Janet Mills is all but over, a full two months ahead of their primary election on June 9. <stro
2026-04-06 23:23 UTC
BBC News
The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?
2026-04-13 15:27 UTC
The Guardian
Lack of ballot papers and defective computers disrupt election that Keiko Fujimori appears to be leadingPeruvians will have to wait at least until the end of Monday to know the result of the presidential election held on Sunday, after th
2026-04-13 16:05 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iran's IRGC claims an attack on Jordan while the US embassy issues a warning to Americans in Bahrain.
2026-07-20 07:47 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iraq is increasingly caught between the US and Iran as the regional war escalates, deepening economic woes.
2026-03-23 11:10 UTC
Al Jazeera
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2026-03-23 11:13 UTC
Al Jazeera
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2026-03-23 11:18 UTC
The Hill
Stocks rebounded Monday morning after President Trump announced a five-day pause of airstrikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and negotiations toward a "complete and total" end to the conflict. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened with a gain of more than 800 points Monday, rising 1.7 percent a
2026-03-23 13:57 UTC
The Hill
The potential deployment of US Marines to the Middle East to open the Strait of Hormuz raises the possibility of ground troops being involved in President Trump's war with Iran, and the potential for casualties and asymmetrical warfare.
2026-03-23 14:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Tensions rise in key state, won by BJP this month for first time, as political shift disrupts Eid al-Adha traditions.
2026-05-25 11:23 UTC
Al Jazeera
Without a deal between Washington and Tehran, the fallout from Strait of Hormuz closure could deepen global crises.
2026-05-25 11:28 UTC
The Hill
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters on Monday afternoon, one day after President Trump suggested his priority in Iran is taking control of the country’s oil industry. “To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the
2026-03-30 13:21 UTC
Al Jazeera
The announcement comes after Madrid refused to let Washington use jointly operated military bases for the war on Iran.
2026-03-30 13:23 UTC
The Hill
President Trump threatened Iran’s energy infrastructure on Monday in spite of what he said was “great progress” in talks with officials in Tehran. Tensions in the Middle East are flaring, as the buildup of U.S. troops near Iran has raised speculation of a possible ground attack. There is also mounti
2026-03-30 13:24 UTC
The Hill
Iran’s top joint military command said on Saturday morning that it will close the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil trading corridor, due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon during a ceasefire agreement. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the attacks violated the ceasefire agreement between
2026-06-20 14:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump on Saturday morning slammed “fools” who criticized the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran after several lawmakers and former President Obama spoke out against the deal. “Radical Left fools and Dumocrats realize how well we have done in our War ag
2026-06-20 14:11 UTC
NPR
After briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again closed the vital economic waterway, saying it will restrict ships from passing through as long as the U.S. continues its blockade.
2026-04-19 11:12 UTC
NPR
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2026-04-19 11:16 UTC
Al Jazeera
Trump accuses Iran of violating the ceasefire as he announces plans to send US negotiators to Pakistan for more talks.
2026-04-19 14:08 UTC
Al Jazeera
Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?
2026-06-28 12:13 UTC
The Hill
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Israeli strikes on Lebanon are violations of the two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and “render negotiations meaningless." “The repeated aggression by the Zionist entity against Lebanon is a flagrant violation of the initial ceasefire
2026-04-09 12:49 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said he'll hold U.S. troops "in, and around, Iran" until the Islamic complies with the real agreement reached between the two countries. "If for any reason it is not, which is highly unlikely, then the “Shootin’ Starts,” bigger, and better, and stronger than anyone has ever seen befo
2026-04-09 12:51 UTC
BBC News
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
2026-07-09 00:06 UTC
BBC News
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
2026-07-09 14:41 UTC
The Hill
A federal judge on Wednesday tossed a watchdog group’s lawsuit seeking to block the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) scrapped $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the request for a temporary restraining order by the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in
2026-06-11 12:43 UTC
The Hill
The U.S. and Iran traded strikes for a second night, with President Trump saying the Americans launched 49 Tomahawk missiles at targets in the Islamic Republic. On Thursday morning, Trump vowed to hit Iran again "very hard tonight." "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kha
2026-06-11 12:47 UTC
The Hill
The U.S. military continued to strike Iran early Thursday, as hostilities between the two countries ramp up after the deterioration of a brief ceasefire. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said it concluded strikes against the Islamic Republic at 9 p.m. EST, which is 4:30 a.m. in Iran. U.S. forces hit
2026-07-16 13:11 UTC
The Hill
President Trump will deliver a primetime speech on Thursday, and while he hasn't specified the topic, there are plenty of issues swirling that he could address. He has teased “big news," telling reporters earlier this week the speech will be about voting machines and election integrity, among other
2026-07-16 13:17 UTC
BBC News
The US says its attacks aim to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", as fighting continued for the sixth day in a row.
2026-07-16 21:44 UTC
Al Jazeera
Secretary of state says US has 'a head for an eye' policy as strikes hit Iran for a 12th straight night.
2026-07-23 10:19 UTC
Al Jazeera
The US president's threat comes after another day of Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.
2026-07-23 21:43 UTC
The Hill
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday announced that his country's military killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy, Commodore Alireza Tangsiri. The commander, along with other senior naval commanders, were killed in an Israeli strike overnight, Israeli Defense
2026-03-26 14:24 UTC
The Hill
The Justice Department (DOJ) has settled a lawsuit from President Trump’s former national security advisor, Michael Flynn, over claims he was wrongfully prosecuted for making false statements to the FBI during its probe of Russia's ties to the Trump campaign during the 2016 election. The agreement r
2026-03-26 14:38 UTC
The Hill
Former national security adviser John Bolton on Wednesday said the “big present” President Trump received from Iran was likely a tanker filled with oil. “I think I've speculated about this before and it's still speculation, but I think it is a tanker loaded with Iranian oil that they let out. And th
2026-03-26 14:46 UTC
The Hill
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine are holding a press briefing Tuesday morning at the Pentagon on the war in Iran as tensions flare over the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, the U.S. military destroyed six Iranian small boats after Tehran opened fire on U.S. w
2026-05-05 11:50 UTC
Al Jazeera
Trump has threatened to step up the US-Israeli war on Iran by destroying every bridge and power plant in the country.
2026-04-07 21:48 UTC
BBC News
The UN's chief says he is "deeply troubled" by such statements, as the US president ramps up pressure on Iran to agree a deal to end the war.
2026-04-07 21:56 UTC
Al Jazeera
US president says although the pilots were rescued, Washington 'must, of necessity, respond to this attack'.
2026-06-09 16:54 UTC
Al Jazeera
US carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.
2026-07-14 00:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
2026-07-14 06:41 UTC
Al Jazeera
While Trump has threatened to hit targets in Iran including Pickaxe Mountain, he has said a deal is possible.
2026-07-14 08:52 UTC
The Hill
The U.S. and Iranian militaries exchanged fire early Tuesday following fresh threats from President Trump to take over the Strait of Hormuz. The president said Monday that the U.S military would reimpose its naval blockade in the channel and begin charging a 20 percent toll on vessels transiting the
2026-07-14 11:44 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iran's deputy foreign minister accuses US of destroying the interim peace deal.
2026-07-14 19:47 UTC
Al Jazeera
Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qeshm Island, Chabahar and Konarak as US launches new wave of attacks.
2026-07-21 00:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Washington vows revenge for US military casualties and Iran claims attacks on US sites across the region.
2026-07-21 00:06 UTC
Al Jazeera
Tariffs apply to Canadian wine, hockey sticks, cement, and other products, sparking fears of escalating trade tensions.
2026-07-21 00:08 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) warned this week that Tehran will not back down from its military operations against the U.S. as pressure mounts for the Trump administration to end the Iran war amid high fuel costs and a growing military death toll. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee member told MS
2026-07-21 14:53 UTC
The Hill
Author Bill Press argues that the Democratic Party's efforts to suppress Bernie Sanders during the 2016 primary prevented a strong candidate from defeating Donald Trump, a mistake he believes current Democratic leaders continue to repeat.
2026-07-21 15:00 UTC
The Hill
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2026-07-21 15:00 UTC
The Hill
The State Department has issued a worldwide caution for travelers because of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with Americans in the Middle East at particular risk but urging caution globally. The “Worldwide Caution” was issued Monday, warning that U.S. diplomatic facilities, including
2026-07-21 15:17 UTC
Al Jazeera
The Iranian government said the company's drug production line has been damaged, as no diplomatic solution is in sight.
2026-03-31 13:37 UTC
Al Jazeera
White House says Trump could ask Arab nations to bear the cost of the Iran war.
2026-03-31 13:56 UTC
The Hill
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said late Tuesday that American journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed after being held hostage by an Iran-backed militia in Iraq for a little over a week. “I am pleased to announce the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was recently kidnapped by membe
2026-04-08 13:39 UTC
The Hill
President Trump sent a warning Wednesday that any country that supplies Iran with military weapons will face a 50 percent tariff on goods sold to the United States. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America,
2026-04-08 13:44 UTC
The Hill
The 22-year-old wife of a U.S. Army staff sergeant who faced deportation after being detained at a Louisiana military base last week has been released from federal custody, according to multiple reports. Annie Ramos was released on Tuesday after spending five days at an immigration detention center,
2026-04-08 13:58 UTC
Al Jazeera
Both sides have accused each other of violating the memorandum of understanding signed in June.
2026-07-08 09:42 UTC
The Hill
President Trump early Wednesday said the ceasefire with Iran is "over" and declared he didn't "want to deal with them anymore" after both sides traded strikes overnight and the U.S. revoked a sanctions waiver that allowed Tehran to sell oil and petrochemicals. Trump spoke from the NATO summit in An
2026-07-08 11:31 UTC
The Hill
President Trump lashed out at Spain early Wednesday during remarks from the NATO summit, urging the U.S. to cut off all trade with the European country over what he called a lack of contributions to defense spending. “Spain is a wasted cause. We don’t want to do any trade business with Spain anymor
2026-07-08 11:44 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration said Tuesday that the latest strikes on Iran came only after "unwarranted aggression by Iranian forces" after three commercial oil vessels in the Strait of Hormuz were under attack. The airstrikes hit over 80 targets, including Iranian defense systems, command and control ne
2026-07-08 11:56 UTC
NPR
Crude oil prices jumped and stock prices fell after President Trump declared an end to the ceasefire with Iran, adding fresh uncertainty to an already shaky outlook for the global economy.
2026-07-08 17:07 UTC
BBC News
Speaking at a Nato summit, the president says the US will "probably" strike Iran again but added that "anything that happens will be over quickly".
2026-07-08 18:05 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health Committee, grew angry with President Trump's nominee to lead the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday over a misleading social media post about the hepatitis B vaccine. Sean Ka
2026-07-15 17:32 UTC
Al Jazeera
US attacks kill dozens in Iran as Iranian forces target regional bases, pushing a fragile ceasefire closer to collapse.
2026-07-15 17:38 UTC
The Hill
The U.S. military disabled an unladen oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port in the Arabian Gulf on Wednesday, the first instance of the U.S. forces crippling a vessel since President Trump reimposed the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz this week. A U.S. fighter jet struck M/T Belma
2026-07-15 21:33 UTC
The Hill
House Democrats split nearly evenly on a Wednesday amendment to cut off U.S. aid to Israel, showcasing how the contentious issue is reshaping the political dynamics in the party. The amendment spearheaded by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) was always presumed to be a doomed show vote, but provided a test
2026-07-15 21:33 UTC
Al Jazeera
Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.
2026-04-22 12:33 UTC
Al Jazeera
US president says Washington's naval siege on Iranian ports is 'more effective than the bombing' as oil price soars.
2026-04-29 19:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
2026-07-29 17:40 UTC
Al Jazeera
New round of strikes raises fears of further escalation as Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz oversight.
2026-07-29 17:45 UTC