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Tasnim

Also known as: Iran's Tasnim news agency

2026-04-252026-10-17

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May 2026
28 MayCitizen Digital
… The Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran was seeking the release of around $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets abroad as part of the agreement. …
Possible Iran-US deal: What we know
11 MayCapital News
… Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said Tehran’s proposal, sent via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran. …
Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
10 MayCitizen Digital
… The Tasnim news agency later cited an Iranian military source saying the situation had calmed but warning more clashes were possible. …
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flare
5 MayCapital News
… Citing a military source, the Tasnim news agency reported that two small cargo vessels had been hit instead, killing five civilians. …
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
3 MayCitizen Digital
… The dour outlook came after Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported Tehran submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Islamabad. …
Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal
April 2026
25 AprCitizen Digital
… REUTERS/Lisi Niesner Audio By Vocalize Iran said it had hanged an Iranian working for ‌Israeli intelligence on Saturday for vandalism and violence during nationwide protests this year, the ⁠semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. …
Iran says it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests

World & Region

Iran maintains Hormuz demands despite Trump's rejection

The News

Iran reaffirmed its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, keeping the Middle East conflict at a stalemate. Iran's plan requires a halt to all hostilities across the region, including Lebanon, and restoration of a ceasefire agreement that previously called for releasing frozen Iranian assets, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and ending the US naval blockade.

27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

Iran maintains Hormuz demands despite Trump's rejection
Iran reaffirmed its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday after US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, keeping the Middle East conflict at a stalemate. Iran's plan requires a halt to all hostilities across the region, including Lebanon, and restoration of a ceasefire agreement that previously called for releasing frozen Iranian assets, lifting sanctions on Iranian oil, and ending the US naval blockade.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran rejects US rejection of Strait of Hormuz reopening plan
Iran stood firm on its conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the plan requires cessation of all hostilities in the Middle East, release of frozen Iranian assets, lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil, and an end to the US naval blockade, stating "We will not back down from them."
27 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

US tightens sanctions on Iran aviation industry
Iranian airlines cancelled some international flights after the US tightened sanctions on Iran's aviation sector. Georgia and Azerbaijan suspended flights, and routes to Baghdad, Muscat and Qatar were halted, though some carriers continued operating to other destinations including China.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

US sanctions prompt Iranian airlines to cancel some international flights
US Treasury tightened sanctions on Iran's aviation industry on Wednesday, prompting Iranian airlines to cancel flights to Baghdad, Muscat, Qatar, Georgia and Azerbaijan, though routes to China, Istanbul and other destinations remained available. The US Treasury Secretary announced the measures as part of efforts to pressure Iran following their nearly seven-month war.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 22 September

Iran cancels flights to Iraq and Oman ahead of US sanctions
Iran's civil aviation authorities cancelled flights to Baghdad and Muscat airports effective midnight Tuesday, hours before expanded US sanctions took effect. Iran is negotiating to reroute Baghdad flights to Najaf and discussions with Oman were ongoing.
22 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 9 August

Iran sets six conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has set out six conditions the United States must meet before the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens, including an end to US threats, lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of US military forces from around Iran, and unconditional release of frozen Iranian assets. The conditions broaden terms Iran previously set out in a June memorandum.
9 August 2026 · Capital News →
Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman nears, but won't reopen waterway
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway. An agreement between Iran and Oman is seen as vital to a wider deal to end the war that began with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

US completes eighth night of strikes on Iran
The U.S. carried out an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after two U.S. military personnel were killed in Jordan and another went missing following an Iranian attack. The strikes, directed by President Donald Trump, targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defence facilities to degrade Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US carries out strikes on Iran after military deaths
The US carried out airstrikes on Sunday aimed to "punish" Iran over the first US military deaths since renewed hostilities, with the Iranian army announcing it targeted two US bases in Kuwait in response. A preliminary deal aimed at ending the war has collapsed as the two sides fight over the Strait of Hormuz, with 16 confirmed US military fatalities since strikes began on February 28.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 12 July

Iran launches missiles, drones at Gulf neighbours after US strikes
Iran announced closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched missiles and drones at Gulf neighbours on Sunday in retaliation for US strikes, following an Iranian attack on a merchant vessel. Explosions and sirens were reported in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 11 July

Iran and Trump clash over ceasefire status, threaten negotiations
Iran insisted it had "kept its word" on a ceasefire with the United States after President Trump declared the truce over but agreed to further negotiations. Trump threatened to "completely decimate" Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, marking a new low in relations between the two countries following an exchange of fire this week.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 14 June

Qatari delegation visits Tehran for mediation talks
A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday as part of mediation efforts to end the months-long war between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media. An adviser to Qatar's foreign minister was dispatched to review developments in the diplomatic process.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

US and Iran exchange strikes as peace talks stall
The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, marking the second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes amid a three-month war. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of dragging out negotiations and said it will "have to pay the price," while the strikes sent oil prices rising.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 9 June

Iran and Israel pause strikes, warn of retaliation if breached
Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 2 June

Trump claims Iran talks progressing rapidly despite regional tensions
US President Donald Trump said Iran talks were moving at a "rapid pace" despite negotiations to end the Mideast war appearing in deep trouble, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards warning of new fronts and Tehran suspending dialogue with mediators in protest at Israel's expanding offensive in Lebanon.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall
The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 31 May

US warns it capable of resuming war with Iran
The United States warned it was "more than capable" of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must include Tehran never developing nuclear weapons. The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, but no decision was made after a Friday meeting, and Tehran denied there was a final agreement.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

US Secretary of State meets Pakistan's Foreign Minister on Iran talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the State Department as negotiations to end the war with Iran continue, with Pakistan acting as mediator between the two countries.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran demands US action, not words, on ceasefire deal
Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 29 May

US, Iran near ceasefire deal awaiting Trump approval
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their Middle East ceasefire, though the breakthrough still requires President Trump's approval. The potential agreement would allow unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran removing mines within 30 days and the US lifting its naval blockade if commercial traffic resumes, but Iran has not confirmed commitments and has said any unilaterally announced deal by Trump would not be recognized.
29 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 28 May

Iran and US edge toward possible deal to end war
Iran and the United States appeared to be cautiously moving toward a deal to end the war that began in late February, with diplomatic exchanges continuing despite mutual accusations of ceasefire violations and a military flare-up this week. Iranian state television published a draft outline of a potential memorandum of understanding, which Washington dismissed as a "complete fabrication."
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

Trump rejects Iran's war-ending proposal as "totally unacceptable"
President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war, which included an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks on Iran. Israeli PM Netanyahu said Iran's uranium enrichment sites must be dismantled before the war can end.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 10 May

US and Iran trade fire despite month-old ceasefire accord
The U.S. and Iran appeared no closer to ending their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire that began a month ago, with fighting flaring in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the United Arab Emirates coming under renewed attack.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 5 May

US strikes Iranian boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
The US struck seven Iranian fast boats in the Strait of Hormuz while protecting commercial shipping through the waterway; Iran attacked a UAE oil facility at Fujairah, with its foreign minister rejecting military solutions to the political crisis.
5 May 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 3 May

Trump unlikely to accept Iran's new 14-point peace proposal
US President Donald Trump said he will review Iran's 14-point peace proposal but cast doubt on its prospects, saying Iran has not "paid a big enough price" for its actions over 47 years. The proposal, submitted to mediator Pakistan, includes ending the conflict on all fronts and establishing a new framework for the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire that took effect on April 8.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

Iran executes man accused of working for Israeli intelligence
Iran said it hanged an Iranian working for Israeli intelligence on Saturday for vandalism and violence during nationwide protests this year, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The man was accused of destruction, arson, and spreading fear across Isfahan.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →