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Middle East Tensions Escalate
The U.S. and Iran have tested each other’s red lines in a new round of fighting, with the U.S. military reopening strikes against Iran over an alleged breach of their agreement terms.
Coverage timeline — 35 articles
NPR
The latest strikes come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would "hold off on future attacks" on Iran's energy infrastructure, following Trump's request.
2026-03-20 10:21 UTC
The Hill
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) on Friday signed a bill that suspends the state gas tax for 60 days, marking the first state-level action aimed at bringing relief at the pump as fuel prices soar amid the war with Iran. The bill, which temporarily waives Georgia’s 33-cent-per-gallon gas tax and 37-cent-p
2026-03-20 18:00 UTC
The Hill
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that the top spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was killed by airstrikes as part of the U.S. and Israel's joint military offensive in the Middle East nation. The IDF, in a post on social platform X, said its strikes t
2026-03-20 18:05 UTC
The Hill
Israel and Iran traded attacks on Monday for the first time since a fragile ceasefire agreement was struck in April, sparking concerns of a resumed conflict in the Middle East. Israel said it struck petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr that produce “unique materials that serve as critical component
2026-06-08 12:25 UTC
Al Jazeera
US president says Tehran's response 'unacceptable', as Iranian military warns it is ready if US-Israel war resumes.
2026-05-11 00:00 UTC
Al Jazeera
Arrests come after United Arab Emirates bore the brunt of Iranian attacks on Gulf neighbours.
2026-04-20 18:00 UTC
The Hill
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday said his country’s “mistrust” for the U.S. government remains as the second round of peace talks will soon kick off in Islamabad, Pakistan. “Honoring commitments is the basis of meaningful dialogue,” Pezeshkian wrote in a post on the social platform X. “
2026-04-20 18:17 UTC
Al Jazeera
The UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean.
2026-03-21 15:59 UTC
Al Jazeera
Bahrain's account differs from how the US military described the March 9 incident, which led to civilian injuries.
2026-03-21 16:02 UTC
The Hill
The delicate ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was put to the test on Friday when the U.S. military reopened strikes against the Middle Eastern nation over an alleged infringement of the agreement’s terms. President Trump called the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s attack on a commercial ship
2026-06-27 17:06 UTC
BBC News
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
2026-04-12 17:45 UTC
BBC News
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
2026-04-12 18:11 UTC
The Hill
The U.S. and Iran are offering mixed messages on a possible peace deal, with Iranian officials disputing President Trump's announcement that a ceasefire would be finalized Sunday Iran's state-run Fars News Agency reported early Sunday that Tehran "has neither finalized nor officially declared its po
2026-06-14 13:35 UTC
Axios
A drone strike on northern Israel set off a chain reaction Sunday: Israel hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut in retaliation, and Iran is now threatening to strike back.Why it matters: The escalation lands hours before the the U.S. and Iran are supposed to sign a deal to end t
2026-06-14 13:53 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iran responds to Trump's threat by saying all US energy infrastructure in the region will be targeted if it is attacked.
2026-03-22 01:16 UTC
Al Jazeera
The Yemeni armed group says all options are on the table.
2026-03-22 01:22 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iranians are concerned about the impact of potential attacks on power plants as the scope of US-Israel war expands.
2026-03-22 15:25 UTC
Al Jazeera
Video shows the moment Israeli jets strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
2026-03-22 15:32 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iran says it launched multiple ballistic missile and drone strikes, targeting bases across Israel, UAE, and Kuwait.
2026-03-22 15:40 UTC
Al Jazeera
Qatar is expelling Iran’s military and security attaches after Iranian missiles caused “extensive damage” to Ras Laffan.
2026-03-19 00:20 UTC
Al Jazeera
Iranian strikes on Gulf energy come after Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gasfield and navy assets in the north.
2026-03-19 00:30 UTC
NPR
President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.
2026-03-19 08:16 UTC
Al Jazeera
Prices are likely to rise substantially if the Strait of Hormuz remains, in effect, closed, market watchers say.
2026-03-19 04:43 UTC
Al Jazeera
Video released by Iran's Red Crescent shows emergency services rescuing survivors of US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.
2026-03-19 04:44 UTC
Al Jazeera
Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.
2026-03-19 04:46 UTC
Al Jazeera
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says Iran’s attacks on the GCC are irrational and create anger.
2026-03-19 04:48 UTC
Al Jazeera
Saudis have warned of 'military actions, if necessary', but Gulf states in 'diplomatic bind' as they mull response.
2026-03-19 07:57 UTC
Al Jazeera
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
2026-03-19 08:09 UTC
Al Jazeera
Viktor Orban obstructs the implementation of a key Ukraine loan as Russia's war continues for a fifth year.
2026-03-19 18:21 UTC
Al Jazeera
Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.
2026-03-19 18:21 UTC
Al Jazeera
Qatar’s prime minister has said Iran’s claims that it is targeting US bases is “unacceptable and unjustified”.
2026-03-19 18:35 UTC
NPR
Trump repeats threat to bomb Iran's infrastructure if a deal isn't reached, strikes in the Middle East intensify as Trump's deadline looms, Artemis II crew heads home after historic moon mission.
2026-04-07 08:45 UTC
Al Jazeera
US-Israeli strikes destroy synagogue in Tehran, prompting outrage amid reports of 15 killed across Iran overnight.
2026-04-07 08:43 UTC
NPR
In his speech, Kim expressed pride in the country's rapid expansion of nuclear weapons and missiles in recent years, calling it the "right" choice.
2026-03-24 11:05 UTC
NPR
Israeli health officials said Iranian missiles struck four sites across Israel Tuesday, including central Tel Aviv, injuring at least six people. Iranian authorities also said a gas supply line in southwest Iran was struck overnight.
2026-03-24 11:08 UTC