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
China responds to Israel's killing of top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani.
China responds to Israel's killing of top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani.
On day 57 of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, delegations traveled to Pakistan for negotiations while Israeli-Hezbollah clashes continued post-ceasefire extension, raising global concerns about regional escalation amid geopolitical tensions.
On day 55 of conflict, the US and Israel launched major military operations against Iran, while cross-border attacks and failed ceasefire negotiations escalate regional tensions and fears of wider war expansion across the Middle East.
Israel assassinated Kamal Kharrazi to undermine Iranian diplomacy and relations.
On day 53 of the escalating conflict, the United States and Israel continue military operations against Iran while negotiations stall due to threats and regional tensions, with world powers concerned about broader Middle Eastern destabilization.
'The United States Must Be Held Accountable': Iran Rejects Cease-Fire Talks as War Rages On
Exclusive: US intelligence assesses Iran maintains significant missile launching capability, sources say
On day 49 of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, Trump announced a ceasefire with Lebanon while the IMF warned of global economic hardship if Middle East tensions persist, amid escalating military operations and regime transition concerns in Iran.
On day 46 of escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, failed Pakistan negotiations and US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz intensified tensions, raised oil prices above $100 per barrel, and sparked concerns about broader Middle East expansion amid diplomatic deadlock.
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.
After a 40-day conflict killing Iranian leaders including Supreme Leader Khamenei, Iran and the US agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Iran's foreign minister is now shuttling between capitals-Pakistan, Moscow, and Oman-to maintain peace negotiations and convey Iranian red lines on nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran warned that reinstating United Nations sanctions would escalate tensions in ongoing nuclear negotiations, potentially derailing diplomatic efforts to resolve the international dispute over its nuclear program.
China responds to Israel's killing of top Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani.
What to know as Iran and the U.S. weigh holding a second round of nuclear talks
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov urged Iran and the United States to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, arguing it contained strict inspections that would satisfy current security concerns, amid ongoing tensions over Iran's uranium enrichment program and recent military strikes.
Vice President JD Vance delivered an ultimatum to Iran in Islamabad demanding zero nuclear enrichment and regional alliance abandonment, which Tehran rejected, viewing it as coercive diplomacy backed by assassination threats and military posturing rather than genuine negotiation.
On day 52 of escalating Middle East conflict, the US captured an Iranian vessel in the Persian Gulf while Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying US-Israel-Iran tensions and threatening global oil supplies amid collapsed peace negotiations.
Iraq and Kurdish authorities resumed Ceyhan port exports, easing supply concerns, yet Brent crude remained above $100 per barrel as Iran conflict continues halting Middle East oil exports, with WTI declining 2.7% amid persistent market uncertainty.
US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
On day 48 of conflict, the US and Israel intensified military operations against Iran while diplomatic tensions escalated, prompting IMF warnings of potential global economic hardship if hostilities persist.
US and Israeli coordinated strikes since February 28 killed at least 39 senior Iranian officials, including Supreme Leader Khamenei, dismantling key IRGC, intelligence, and defense command structures across Tehran's military hierarchy.
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.
Think we’re losing the war in Iran? Consider where things really stand
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
On day 58 of escalating Middle East conflict, the US and Israel launched major military operations against Iran while ceasefire violations continued between Israel and Hezbollah, intensifying global concerns about regional expansion amid diplomatic negotiations breakdown and Iran's new supreme leader transition.
Think we're losing the war in Iran? Consider where things really stand
Iran confirms Ali Larijani's death, criticizing the US and Israel for misunderstanding a key point.
Iran's leadership vacuum emboldens hardliners to dominate state media narratives opposing U.S. negotiations, while moderate voices advocating compromise lose influence, intensifying political competition that favors uncompromising factions over diplomacy.
US-Iran ceasefire negotiations face collapse amid deep mutual distrust, leadership shifts favoring hardliners over pragmatists, and Trump's coercive negotiating style undermining diplomatic flexibility and credibility in pursuit of a durable peace agreement.
A section of Iran's IRGC opposes negotiations and wants key negotiator Ghalibaf removed.
US and Iran hold second round of talks in Islamabad with key negotiators JD Vance and Jared Kushner.
On day 51 of conflict, the United States and Israel launched major military operations against Iran, causing significant regional destabilization. Iran retaliated by attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supplies and escalating tensions despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr represents post-clerical Iran, signaling a new state type consolidation.
On day 47 of escalating Middle East conflict, the United States and Israel intensified military operations against Iran, imposing naval blockades and airstrikes, while oil prices surged and international tensions heightened dangerously.