… This came after Iran's Revolutionary Guards threatened to target US interests in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire -- as they had done on Friday when a US fighter jet fired on and disabled two Iran-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman to prevent them from continuing t …
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- May 2026
… r the Iranian parliament's national security commission warned the United States: "Our restraint is over as of today." "Any attack on our vessels will trigger a strong and decisive Iranian response against American ships and bases," Ebrahim Rezaei said.Iran's Revolutionary Guards …
Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf… Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy warned of a "firm response" if ships deviated from its approved route through the strait, as the country's chief negotiator said Tehran "had not even started yet," following a spate of attacks in the crucial trade route. …
US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue… But Iran's Revolutionary Guards denied the claim, saying: "No commercial vessels or oil tankers have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past few hours." Seoul said on Monday that an "explosion and fire" had also struck a South Korean ship in the strait. …
World leaders pressure Iran as ceasefire on brink… Earlier Sunday, the Revolutionary Guards sought to put the onus back on Trump, saying he must choose between "an impossible operation or a bad deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran." Washington's European allies are concerned that the longer the strait remains closed, the more t …
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships… Earlier Sunday, the Revolutionary Guards sought to put the onus back on Trump, saying he must choose between "an impossible operation or a bad deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran."Washington's European allies are concerned that the longer the strait remains closed, the more th …
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships… "Today, during one of these missions, 14 of these dedicated forces were martyred and 2 were injured," Fars news agency reported, citing the Revolutionary Guards. …
The latest developments of the war in the Middle East:- April 2026
… US officials contend they do not know who is speaking for Iran, whether it is the hardline and increasingly empowered Revolutionary Guards or diplomats, after Israeli strikes killed a series of top leaders. …
Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring… US officials contend they do not know who is speaking for Iran, whether it is the hardline and increasingly empowered Revolutionary Guards or diplomats, after Israeli strikes killed a series of top leaders. …
Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar… But Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said they had no intention of lifting their blockade, which has roiled energy markets. …
Trump cancels Pakistan talks trip, says Iran war on hold
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Freighter hit in Gulf amid US-Iran naval tensions
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A cargo ship was struck by a drone off Qatar's coast, with a small fire that was extinguished and no casualties reported. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US interests in the Middle East, following a US fighter jet's strike on two Iran-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 9 May
Freighter hit in Gulf amid US-Iran naval tensions
A cargo ship was struck by a drone off Qatar's coast, with a small fire that was extinguished and no casualties reported. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US interests in the Middle East, following a US fighter jet's strike on two Iran-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Iran responds to US peace proposal amid Gulf drone strikes
Iran delivered a response to Washington's peace proposal to Pakistani mediators, focusing on ending the war on all fronts, especially in Lebanon, and ensuring shipping security. The response came as drones threatened Gulf targets on Sunday, including a strike that damaged a freighter heading to Qatar, and amid Tehran's warnings against retaliation for any new US strikes.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Tuesday 5 May
US pauses Strait of Hormuz escorts to pursue Iran peace deal
President Trump announced the US will pause its operation escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress toward a peace agreement with Iran. Secretary of State Rubio said the US has completed offensive operations against Iran while reserving the right to respond to further attacks on shipping.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Monday 4 May
World leaders urge Iran back to talks as Mideast ceasefire crumbles
World leaders including Germany, France, Britain and Saudi Arabia are pressing Iran to return to diplomacy as the Middle East ceasefire deteriorates following exchanges of fire between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, and Iranian attacks reported by the United Arab Emirates for the first time since the truce was declared nearly a month ago.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
Iran warns US Hormuz escort plan violates ceasefire
Iran warned Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump announced the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway under "Project Freedom," a humanitarian operation.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran warns US ship escort plan violates Mideast ceasefire
Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, after President Trump announced a US operation to escort ships through the blocked waterway. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with Iran's control of the strategic strait following US-Israeli attacks on Tehran remaining a main point of contention.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 1 May
US approves arms sales to Qatar and Israel amid Middle East conflict
The United States approved a $4 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Qatar and a nearly $1 billion sale of precision weapons systems to Israel, citing support for US foreign policy and national security objectives. The Pentagon also announced the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 29 April
Trump says Iran naval blockade could last months, oil prices spike
US President Donald Trump stated that a naval blockade against Iran could last months, causing oil prices to reach their highest level in more than four years. With US-Iran diplomacy at a standstill, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of "damaging consequences" if the US and Israel resume military action against Iran.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader rejects US blockade warning as oil prices surge
Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared in a written statement that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defying Trump's threat of a months-long naval blockade. Khamenei asserted Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and claimed any maritime blockade would violate international law and fail.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 25 April
Trump cancels envoys' Pakistan trip for Iran peace talks
US President Donald Trump cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, saying there was no point "sitting around talking about nothing," though he added the war would not immediately resume. Trump said he scrapped the visit after being unimpressed with Tehran's negotiating position, but a revised proposal followed within minutes of his decision.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →