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President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, which also included a ceasefire and nuclear talks. Multiple US officials report Trump told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterm elections. Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi stated Iran is fully prepared for war but remains open to diplomacy, awaiting a formal US position via Qatari mediators. The conflict, ongoing since February, has disrupted global oil markets.

54 reports · 16 sources · Updated Oct 1, 11:55 PM UTC

Iranian military officials, including the Army Chief of Staff and a Supreme Leader advisor, assert Iran has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, with some claiming it is closed. The US Central Command denies this, stating Iran's navy has been sunk and the strait remains open. US Secretary of State Rubio says only Iranian oil shipments are affected. President Trump claims US control. The conflicting statements signal heightened tensions over the strategic waterway.

18 reports · 2 sources · Updated Sep 30, 09:25 PM UTC

British police arrested five men on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses near RAF Fairford, a UK airbase hosting US B-1B bombers used for strikes on Iran. Three white vans were stopped, and bomb disposal units inspected them. No explosives were found, but a quantity of petrol was discovered. The suspects were released on bail. US President Donald Trump said the suspects sought "big damage" and had been under joint surveillance. An Iranian-linked motive is considered most likely, though Russian sabotage or Islamist plots are also examined.

7 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 29, 07:54 PM UTC

The US-Iran standoff, ongoing since February 28, has entered its seventh month with the Strait of Hormuz blocked. Diplomatic efforts continue, with Trump expecting talks this week after rejecting an Iranian proposal. Iran's foreign minister stated readiness for war but openness to diplomacy. The IRGC seized a US underwater drone in the Strait. Regional spillover includes intensified Saudi-Houthi clashes, with Houthi authorities reporting 67 deaths since September 3.

12 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 28, 09:10 PM UTC

Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US lifts its naval blockade, ends oil sanctions, and unfreezes assets. US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal on September 26 but said on September 27 he expects more talks this week. Qatari mediators are shuttling between the sides in New York. The US has informed Iran it will not lift the maritime blockade, believing economic pressure will force concessions. Oil prices fell sharply on initial diplomatic hopes, then surged on the rejection.

52 reports · 19 sources · Updated Sep 28, 02:00 PM UTC

Iranian military and diplomatic officials issued coordinated warnings that any new aggression by the United States or its allies would be met with a stronger, broader response using previously undeployed strategic weapons. The IRGC declared readiness for a prolonged war of attrition, while Foreign Minister Araghchi stated Iran is prepared for both negotiations and a devastating war if attacked. Officials expressed hope to avoid conflict but emphasized full readiness for all war scenarios.

14 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 27, 03:55 PM UTC

At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump threatened to "obliterate" or "annihilate" Iran if no peace deal is reached, while also hinting at a possible agreement after the November US midterm elections. Trump confirmed rare direct US-Iran talks on the sidelines, calling a three-hour meeting "very good." Iran's leadership warned against new attacks, vowing a "more severe, more destructive, and unpredictable" response. The war has lasted seven months.

29 reports · 11 sources · Updated Sep 23, 03:00 AM UTC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have shot down multiple US drones over the Strait of Hormuz and Qeshm Island between September 15-21, including MQ-1, MQ-9, and Orbiter models. The claims, reported by Iranian state media and Chinese outlets, lack independent verification and US response. The incidents occur in a strategic waterway critical to global oil shipments, escalating regional tensions.

19 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 21, 01:32 PM UTC

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire and disabling the vessel. The IRGC declared the strait blockaded and under its “smart control,” warning vessels against illegal passage. The US Central Command rejected Iran’s claim of a mine strike, stating the tanker was hit by an Iranian drone. Oman reported the tanker being towed to port with two crew missing. Iran’s parliament speaker later said the strait will remain closed until Tehran’s conditions are met.

15 reports · 5 sources · Updated Sep 20, 06:15 AM UTC

The U.S. military destroyed two small Iranian vessels after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to seize a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel patrolling the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command confirmed the attempted hijacking was thwarted, and the drone remains under U.S. control. Iranian state media separately reported shooting down a third U.S. MQ-1 drone over the strait. The incidents escalate tensions in the critical global oil chokepoint.

9 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 16, 12:41 PM UTC

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the capture of a U.S. Anduril Dive-LD autonomous underwater vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon confirmed the loss of an older-model drone, stating it malfunctioned while surveying regional waters and carried no sensitive data. Analysts assess Iran will likely attempt to reverse-engineer the hardware, though software defenses may limit gains. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the strategic waterway.

26 reports · 8 sources · Updated Sep 11, 02:18 PM UTC

The United States destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island after Iran fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. Navy warship. Iran retaliated by launching missiles at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, with Jordanian air defense intercepting 18 of 20 missiles. No U.S. or Jordanian casualties were reported. The strikes mark a major escalation in direct U.S.-Iran hostilities, driving crude oil prices above $100 per barrel.

10 reports · 6 sources · Updated Sep 10, 04:56 PM UTC