Trump and Israel launched devastating strikes on Iran in February 2025, killing senior officials including Supreme Leader Khamenei, but Iran survived decapitation, regionalized conflict, closed the Strait of Hormuz disrupting global oil supplies, and rejected unconditional surrender demands.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emerged as the key negotiator and prominent face of Iran's leadership after a US-Israeli war killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, helping broker a ceasefire agreement while navigating post-conflict politics.
Trump announced an Iran peace deal and removal of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, potentially allowing increased oil flows and easing global energy concerns amid Middle East tensions.
West Asia conflict enters day 25 amid military and diplomatic shifts
Iran shifts its strategic deterrent from nuclear capability to controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with new leadership deprioritizing uranium enrichment while emphasizing maritime leverage, signaling a potential doctrinal transformation in regional geopolitics.
Iran appoints Qalibaf to lead China-related matters amid rising tensions.
On day 83 of conflict, the US and Israel intensified military operations against Iran while pursuing regime change, with VP Vance claiming diplomatic progress and Trump threatening annihilation, amid global concerns about regional escalation and Iranian counterattacks.
'War will spread beyond Gulf': Iran's fresh warning after Trump's 'big hit' remark
Iran appointed Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as special representative for China affairs to coordinate diplomatic, trade, energy, and strategic cooperation, strengthening Tehran's ties with Beijing amid regional tensions and Western sanctions.
Israel struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing at least 31 people and ending a yearlong ceasefire, as the U.S. and Israel intensified their Iran assault with over 2,000 targets hit, causing regional destabilization.
X removed blue checkmarks from several Iranian regime figures in apparent support of protesters.
An Iranian official claims the Strait of Hormuz holds strategic power comparable to an atomic bomb, highlighting the waterway's critical importance to global energy security and its geopolitical leverage in regional tensions.
A memorial service was held in Tehran for martyred Ali Larijani and his son Morteza Larijani, attended by high-ranking officials.
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Retired US diplomat Alan Eyre, who negotiated the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, argues Trump's military victories don't translate to strategic success and warns that economic blockades alone won't force Iran into negotiations without understanding complex internal dynamics.
Over two months of war, Iran's Supreme Leader was killed and replaced by his son, yet core institutions strengthened under hardliner control while ordinary Iranians faced job losses and shortages, with authorities refusing concessions they view as capitulation.
Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks
The US and Iran implemented a peace agreement on June 18, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending months of military conflict. President Trump and Iranian President Pezeshkian signed a memorandum, with the US lifting its naval blockade in the Gulf region.
Israeli-U.S. airstrikes killed Iran's supreme leader Khamenei and senior political-military officials during a 2026 war, though Iran rapidly replaced leaders before both sides agreed to halt the conflict in June.
Ali Motahari shares lesser-known aspects of martyr Ali Larijani's personality on Hamshahri TV.
Brent crude surged over 4% to $107.95 after Iran threatened Saudi, UAE, and Qatar energy facilities in retaliation for attacks on its sites, with prices remaining above $100 amid escalating regional conflict and supply disruption risks.
On day 88 of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, the United States conducted defensive strikes in southern Iran while pursuing peace negotiations. Donald Trump demanded Iran surrender enriched uranium reserves immediately or accept supervised elimination. Israel pressed to resume Beirut offensive operations amid expanding regional tensions.
On day 85 of conflict, the US and Israel intensified military operations against Iran, with American forces canceling Memorial Day weekend plans amid threats of further attacks, while Iran warned allies and Pakistan's military chief visited Tehran, escalating regional tensions.
The Leader commemorates the 2nd martyrdom anniversary of Ayatollah Raeisi, honoring his legacy and service.
Iran established the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to oversee maritime transit in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, launching an official X account with 22,000 followers, signaling tightened control over one of the world's most vital shipping routes amid regional tensions.
Ghalibaf is appointed Iran's special envoy for China affairs by the president and approved by the Leader.
Iran circulated a dead negotiator's year-old nuclear concession offer after Trump's 2026 ultimatum, while living officials simultaneously signaled deadlock through separate channels, revealing institutional collapse and competing power centers unable to authorize a unified response.
On day 75 of the Middle East conflict, the US and Israel intensified military operations against Iran while Trump warned of a ceasefire collapse and promised total victory, raising global concerns about regional escalation amid stalled peace negotiations.
On day 70 of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, Trump threatened Iran with additional attacks unless it quickly accepts a peace deal, while three American vessels navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions and potential ceasefire negotiations.
On day 65 of conflict, the United States and Israel intensified military operations against Iran while exchanging ceasefire proposals; Israel struck Lebanon killing at least seven, as Iran submitted a 14-point counter-offer amid escalating regional tensions.
Retired US diplomat Alan Eyre shares insights on negotiating with Iran.
On day 61 of conflict, Israel discovered a two-kilometer Hezbollah tunnel while the U.S. and Israel intensified military operations against Iran, with Trump urging Iranian citizens to overthrow their government amid escalating regional tensions and international concerns about broader warfare expansion.
Iraq and Kurdish authorities resumed Ceyhan port exports, easing supply concerns and dipping oil prices 1.4 percent Wednesday, though Brent held above $100 amid Iran conflict disruptions blocking Middle East exports and halting Strait of Hormuz tanker flows.
War in Middle East widens as Israeli and U.S. planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back
The Iran war left all participants worse off: the US spent billions without forcing Iranian surrender, Israel widened conflict without lasting solutions, Iran suffered devastating casualties yet remained standing, and global energy markets destabilized, exemplifying military power's limits.
Trump says US-Iran peace deal 'complete', Strait of Hormuz to open on Friday
Pakistan’s vital US-Iran peace efforts
Images of Ali and Mortaza Larijani's educational certificates have been published.
On day 87 of the US-Israel-Iran conflict in May, oil prices fell amid peace negotiation hopes, with 3,151 Lebanese deaths reported and US officials claiming a deal closure was days away.
The US envoy to the UN condemned Iran for enabling Houthi militant attacks on Red Sea commercial shipping, escalating diplomatic tensions over regional maritime security threats and Iran's alleged support for armed groups destabilizing global trade routes.
US Senate votes for more say in the war for the first time
May 18: Iran reaffirms national resolve, advances new diplomatic and maritime actions
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf was appointed special representative for China affairs to coordinate bilateral relations, succeeding late security chief Ali Larijani and strengthening ties amid regional conflict.
Following the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader and senior security officials in U.S.-Israeli strikes, power has shifted from a single leader to a collective structure among military and security figures, complicating ongoing peace negotiations between Iran and the United States.
A commemoration ceremony for martyr Ali Larijani was held in Tehran on Saturday.
On day 67 of the Middle East conflict, the United States and Iran exchanged ceasefire proposals while military tensions escalated, with global oil reserves hitting eight-year lows and both sides conducting strikes amid fears of wider regional war.
The United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and triggering Iranian retaliation that displaced millions, destabilized the Strait of Hormuz, and disrupted global oil supplies before a ceasefire on April 7-8.
Retired US diplomat Alan Eyre, who negotiated the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, argues Trump's military victories don't translate to strategic success and that lifting economic blockades is essential for salvaging any future agreement with Iran.
Iran's Islamic system suffers a major blow with Ali Larijani's loss.
On day 59 of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, escalating military operations and Israeli strikes killed 14 in Lebanon while diplomatic negotiations stalled, intensifying global concerns about regional expansion.