IRAN MILITARY CONFLICT
Active military conflict involving Iran, including strikes, warfare operations, and international responses to hostilities involving Iranian territory or forces
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Conflict or division of roles? The Vance-Rubio rift over the Iran and Lebanon deals
AL JAZEERA ARABICتضارب أم توزيع أدوار؟.. كواليس التباين بين فانس وروبيو حول اتفاقيتي إيران ولبنان
Jun 30, 2026, 12:31 PM
An Axios report says US President Trump is exploiting the contrast between his hawkish Secretary of State Rubio and his dovish Vice President Vance as flexible diplomatic tools for dealing with Iran. The aim is to achieve a strategic balance in the Middle East over agreements on Iran and Lebanon.
US and Iran agree to halt attacks ahead of Doha talks – Axios
RTJun 29, 2026, 03:37 AM
The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to halt hostilities and continue peace talks in Doha, according to Axios. The reported pause comes ahead of negotiations scheduled for Tuesday.
Under the Ceasefire Cover: Iran Is Rebuilding Terror Infrastructure in the West Bank
YNETבחסות הפסקת האש: איראן משקמת תשתיות טרור ביו"ש
Jun 25, 2026, 06:35 AM
Under the cover of the ceasefire, Iran is covertly rebuilding terror infrastructure in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria), according to Israeli security assessments. IDF forces report ongoing activity beneath the surface as Iran uses the pause in fighting to reposition assets and reinforce its networks in the occupied territories.
Saqr-358: Iran's 'Flying Mine' Drone Designed for Aerial Ambushes
AL JAZEERA ARABICصقر 358.. "اللغم الطائر" مسيرة إيرانية متخصصة في الكمائن الجوية
Jun 25, 2026, 05:53 AM
Iran's Saqr-358 drone, dubbed the 'flying mine', is a low-cost, long-range weapon with a 100km reach requiring no complex launch infrastructure. It is designed for aerial ambushes, making it a distinctive and asymmetric weapon in Iran's arsenal.
Iran Demands NATO Accountability for 'Complicity' in War Against Iran
AL JAZEERA ARABICالخارجية الإيرانية: الناتو أقرّ بـ"التواطؤ" في الحرب علينا ويجب مساءلته
Jun 25, 2026, 04:23 AM
Iran's foreign ministry accused NATO of admitting to complicity in the recent war against Iran, demanding accountability for violations of international law. The statement escalates Tehran's diplomatic offensive following the conflict.
Trump Requests $88 Billion From Congress Amid Difficult Path, Mostly for Iran Conflict Costs
AL JAZEERA ARABICوسط مسار عسير.. ترمب يطلب من الكونغرس تمويلا إضافيا بنحو 88 مليار دولار
Jun 25, 2026, 04:22 AM
US President Trump has requested approximately $88 billion in supplemental funding from Congress, with most earmarked to cover expenses related to the conflict with Iran. Democrats are expected to oppose the request.
Live: Iran threatens ships wishing to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation
FRANCE 24En direct : l'Iran menace les navires souhaitant traverser le détroit d'Ormuz sans son autorisation
Jun 25, 2026, 12:27 AM
Live: Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned that any vessel wishing to cross the Strait of Hormuz without their authorisation would be blocked, threatening ships that do not comply.
Netanyahu Promised Alliances with the Strong. The Gulf Sees Israel Differently Now - and Iran Is Pleased
YNET"בריתות כורתים עם חזקים", הבטיח נתניהו. במפרץ רואים את ישראל אחרת - ואיראן מרוצה
Jun 24, 2026, 09:14 PM
An analysis arguing that Netanyahu's promise to forge alliances with the strong has backfired as Gulf states now view Israel differently following the Iran conflict, with Iran appearing satisfied at Israel's growing diplomatic isolation in the Arab world. The piece examines the widening gap between Israel and its potential Arab partners.
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
BBC WORLDJun 24, 2026, 05:31 PM
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi says IAEA inspectors will visit Iranian nuclear sites as part of a war deal. However, an Iranian minister said such access would only be part of a final agreement with the US.
Undefeated: Here’s how Iran sees the outcome of its war with the US
RTJun 24, 2026, 04:25 PM
Tehran professor Mohammad Marandi argues Iran emerged from the war with the US and Israel in a stronger position, but doubts Washington will honor any subsequent deal. The piece reflects Iran's official narrative of resilience and strategic victory.
Iran after the war — fragile peace, shattered economy
DEUTSCHE WELLEJun 24, 2026, 01:56 PM
Post-war Iran faces a fragile peace and a shattered economy. The US has temporarily allowed Iran to export oil and indicated it will provide billions in relief, but ordinary Iranians on the streets are still waiting to feel any benefit.
Trump offers Iran an economic lifeline — with strings
DEUTSCHE WELLEJun 24, 2026, 12:26 PM
Trump is offering Iran an economic lifeline after the war deal, with immediate waivers on US sanctions allowing oil exports to resume. The deal also includes relief on frozen assets and a $300 billion reconstruction package, though with strings attached.
Why was JD Vance in a luxury Swiss resort for talks with Iran?
BBC WORLDJun 23, 2026, 05:38 AM
BBC correspondent Jessica Parker explains why US Vice-President JD Vance was holding direct talks with Iranian representatives at a luxury Swiss resort, outlining the key points of the diplomatic exchange.
How Iran learned to stop worrying and live with war
RTJun 22, 2026, 04:48 PM
An analytical piece examines how Iran has adapted to a sustained wartime economy and psychological landscape following months of conflict with Israel and the United States. The article explores Iran's shifts in economic planning, public morale management, and military strategy designed to absorb attrition. It argues Iran has normalized conflict as a permanent condition rather than an aberration.
Trump says Iran downed a US military helicopter, hints at retaliation as talks stay murky
NHK WORLDトランプ大統領“イランが米軍ヘリ撃墜”報復示唆 協議不透明
Jun 9, 2026, 08:52 PM
US President Donald Trump said an American military helicopter was shot down by the Iranian side over the Strait of Hormuz. He said the pilots were unharmed but hinted at retaliation against Iran, with the situation over talks aimed at ending the fighting remaining unclear.
Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
BBC WORLDJun 9, 2026, 08:24 PM
President Donald Trump says Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter and has vowed to respond. Two crew members of the helicopter, which crashed after the attack, were rescued by an American sea drone.
Trump threatens Iran with reprisals after helicopter downing, casting doubt on the truce
EL PAÍSTrump amenaza a Irán con represalias tras el derribo de un helicóptero y siembra dudas sobre la tregua
Jun 9, 2026, 07:21 PM
President Trump threatened Iran with reprisals after the downing of a US helicopter and cast doubt on the truce, saying the United States 'must necessarily respond to this attack'. The two crew members of the Apache were rescued unharmed in an unprecedented operation.
Iran war live: Trump calls Apache downing 'no big deal' as Tehran denies targeting it
AL JAZEERA ARABICحرب إيران مباشر.. ترمب يصف سقوط الأباتشي بالأمر "غير الجلل" وطهران تنفي استهدافها
Jun 9, 2026, 06:03 PM
After threatening to respond, US President Donald Trump described the downing of an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz as 'no big deal', insisting the pilot was fine, while an Iranian deputy foreign minister denied that Tehran was behind the incident.
"Must Respond": Trump Says US Apache Helicopter Was Shot Down By Iran
NDTVJun 9, 2026, 05:50 PM
'Must respond': President Trump said a US Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran, signalling that the United States would have to retaliate.
Trump vows revenge on Iran over downed Apache
RTJun 9, 2026, 05:38 PM
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter and vowed retaliation, raising the risk of a fresh escalation in the conflict.
How smart systems rescued the US Apache crew within two hours
AL JAZEERA ARABICكيف أنقذت المنظومات الذكية طاقم الأباتشي الأمريكية في ساعتين؟
Jun 9, 2026, 05:31 PM
Anticipation continues over a possible US response after an Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz, amid conflicting accounts of whether it was deliberately targeted or accidentally collided with an Iranian drone. Smart systems reportedly enabled the crew's rescue within two hours.
US Iran War Live: Trump Says US Helicopter Shot Down By Iran And US 'Must' Respond
NDTVJun 9, 2026, 04:54 PM
US-Iran war, live: President Trump said a US helicopter was shot down by Iran and that the United States 'must' respond. Iran closed the airspace around Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, the country's main airfield, after the Israeli attack.
Iran denies targeting US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz
AL JAZEERA ARABICإيران تنفي استهداف الأباتشي الأمريكية فوق مضيق هرمز
Jun 9, 2026, 04:44 PM
Iran has threatened the possible use of force while denying that it was behind the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, instead blaming the heightened alert caused by the American military presence in the region.
Trump: Iran downed our helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz—we'll have to respond
YNETטראמפ: איראן הפילה את המסוק שלנו במצר הורמוז - נהיה חייבים להגיב
Jun 9, 2026, 04:43 PM
US President Donald Trump wrote that Iran was behind the downing of an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz—reportedly hit by a drone—and said the US 'will have to respond', though he said the pilots were unharmed. Iran's parliament speaker said Tehran prefers diplomacy 'but we speak other languages more fluently'.
US helicopter goes down near the Strait of Hormuz: the details on an interactive map
AL JAZEERA ARABICسقوط مروحية أمريكية قرب مضيق هرمز.. تفاصيلها عبر الخريطة التفاعلية
Jun 9, 2026, 03:54 PM
The New York Times, citing two sources, reported that a US Army Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz. An interactive map lays out the details of the incident.
US chopper crashes near Strait of Hormuz
RTJun 9, 2026, 12:17 PM
A US Apache attack helicopter has crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump has confirmed, amid heightened tensions with Iran.
Iran and Israel halt hostilities, warn tit-for-tat strikes could resume: As it happened
RTJun 7, 2026, 08:01 PM
Iran and Israel have paused their latest exchange of strikes but warned that tit-for-tat attacks could resume, leaving a fragile lull in the conflict.
'Not War, Not Peace': US Troops Adapt To New Normal As Iran Threat Looms
NDTVJun 7, 2026, 12:56 PM
US service members and their families confront stress and confusion amid an uneasy ceasefire with Iran.
100 days since the start of military operations: US-Iran diplomacy continues but progress unclear
NHK WORLD軍事作戦開始から100日 米イラン 外交続くも協議の進展不透明
Jun 7, 2026, 10:37 AM
The 7th marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran. Diplomacy continues through mediator Pakistan to end the fighting, but progress remains uncertain over issues such as the use of Iran's frozen assets.
Tehran retaliates for ‘defensive’ US strike on Iranian island (VIDEOS)
RTJun 6, 2026, 12:05 AM
US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites after intercepting four drones over the Strait of Hormuz, and Tehran said it retaliated for the 'defensive' US strike on an Iranian island.
Iran at war: Overt stability masks deepening crises
DEUTSCHE WELLEJun 5, 2026, 01:24 PM
One hundred days after the outbreak of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic projects outward stability but faces mounting internal pressures including economic deterioration, social unrest and increasing state repression. Analysts argue that surface-level cohesion masks structural vulnerabilities in the regime. The article examines the gap between official messaging and the lived experience of ordinary Iranians.
US House votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
RTJun 4, 2026, 10:30 AM
The US House passed a measure aimed at requiring President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval to continue the conflict with Iran.
Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Meets Asim Munir After Landing In Islamabad
NDTVApr 26, 2026, 05:42 PM
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir in Islamabad with no official announcement from Pakistan. The meeting reportedly focused on Pakistan's ongoing efforts to facilitate a second round of US-Iran talks.
"There Is A Telephone": Trump Again Asks Iran To Call US For Negotiations
NDTVApr 26, 2026, 05:33 PM
President Trump renewed calls for Iran to contact the United States directly for nuclear negotiations, warning that time is running out. The appeal comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and Iran's refusal to engage in direct talks.
Amid Iran's Attacks, UAE Called For Help. Israel Responded With Iron Dome
NDTVApr 26, 2026, 04:35 PM
During Iranian missile and drone attacks, the UAE reached out to Israel for help and Israel deployed Iron Dome assets to assist in intercepting projectiles. The episode highlighted unprecedented military cooperation between Israel and Gulf Arab states amid the Iran conflict.
Iran Foreign Minister Back In Pak After Trump Calls Off Dispatching Envoys
NDTVApr 26, 2026, 03:13 PM
Iran's Foreign Minister returned to Pakistan after the Trump administration cancelled plans to send US envoys for a second round of indirect nuclear talks. The visit signals Iran's diplomatic pivot toward Asian partners amid stalled US–Iran negotiations.
Iranian Delegation Arrives in Islamabad for Talks with Pakistani Leadership
NHK WORLDイラン代表団がイスラマバード到着 パキスタン指導部と会談へ
Apr 24, 2026, 07:24 PM
Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan's leadership, as Pakistan mediates between the United States and Iran in nuclear negotiations.
Trump Sends Kushner and Witkoff to Pakistan to Resume Dialogue with Iran
EL PAÍSTrump envía a Pakistán a sus dos principales negociadores para retomar el diálogo con Teherán
Apr 24, 2026, 06:50 PM
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Trump's two main negotiators, will meet Iran's foreign minister in Pakistan for a second round of dialogue aimed at ending the nuclear standoff, with Pakistan serving as the mediating country.
US Envoy Witkoff and Kushner to Depart for Pakistan on April 25 for Iran Nuclear Talks
NHK WORLD米 ウィトコフ特使とクシュナー氏 25日にパキスタンへ出発へ
Apr 24, 2026, 05:40 PM
White House spokesperson Levitt confirmed that Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart from the US East Coast on April 25 to travel to mediator country Pakistan for talks with Iran's delegation on nuclear negotiations.
Russian writer: these are the lessons from Iran that Ukraine has not learned
AL JAZEERA ARABICكاتب روسي: هذه هي دروس إيران التي لم تتعلمها أوكرانيا
Apr 24, 2026, 04:37 PM
A Russian writer argues that Ukraine has failed to draw key lessons from Iran's military experience, and that its reliance on Western Europe and the United States will ultimately prove insufficient for victory.
From restaurants to homes: Iran war pushes Americans toward cautious consumer spending
AL JAZEERA ARABICمن المطاعم إلى المنازل.. حرب إيران تدفع الأمريكيين لإنفاق استهلاكي حذر
Apr 24, 2026, 03:53 PM
The economic fallout from the Iran war and rising prices is prompting American households to cut back on spending — from dining out to everyday purchases — reflecting growing financial caution across the country.
War without fire: how China manages the US-Iran conflict from behind the scenes
AL JAZEERA ARABICحرب بلا نار.. كيف "تدير" الصين صراع أمريكا وإيران من خلف الكواليس؟
Apr 24, 2026, 03:47 PM
While the US military focuses on strikes and naval operations, China is waging a parallel war through economic leverage, diplomacy and information — quietly positioning itself to benefit from the US-Iran conflict.
Asian refineries cut production as crude supplies decline
AL JAZEERA ARABICمصافي آسيا تخفض الإنتاج مع تراجع إمداداتها من الخام
Apr 24, 2026, 03:37 PM
Oil refineries in Singapore and across Asia are operating at less than half their normal capacity as crude oil supply disruptions — linked to the Iran war and Hormuz blockade — cut into available feedstock.
Qatar's emir receives call from Trump to discuss Iran ceasefire developments
AL JAZEERA ARABICأمير قطر يتلقى اتصالا من ترمب بحثا خلاله مستجدات وقف إطلاق النار مع إيران
Apr 24, 2026, 03:23 PM
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim received a phone call from US President Trump in which they discussed the Iran ceasefire situation and other regional issues, underscoring Qatar's continuing mediation role.
European agency recommends airlines extend travel ban to Israel
AL JAZEERA ARABICوكالة أوروبية توصي شركات الطيران بتمديد حظر السفر لإسرائيل
Apr 24, 2026, 03:06 PM
A European aviation authority has recommended that airlines extend their flight ban to Israel into early May, delaying the return of major carriers and deepening Israel's air transport isolation amid the broader conflict.
How Iran is wielding the Strait of Hormuz as leverage
DEUTSCHE WELLEApr 24, 2026, 03:03 PM
While the US signals a desire to negotiate, Iran is playing for time — banking on global dependence on Persian Gulf energy exports and the strategic leverage of the Strait of Hormuz to extract maximum concessions.
The Guardian: cohesion of Iran's leadership refutes Trump's claims
AL JAZEERA ARABICالغارديان: تماسك قيادة إيران يدحض ادعاءات ترامب
Apr 24, 2026, 02:58 PM
The Guardian reports that the internal cohesion of Iran's leadership contradicts Trump's assertions about regime fragility, while other global newspapers offer their own assessments of the Iran conflict.
Nuclear dust: what is Trump's mysterious term and why is it impossible to extract from under the rubble?
AL JAZEERA ARABICالغبار النووي.. ما مصطلح ترمب الغامض ولماذا يستحيل استخراجه من تحت الأنقاض؟
Apr 24, 2026, 02:12 PM
US President Trump is demanding the handover of what he calls nuclear dust to end the war, but experts say extracting uranium from the ruins of Isfahan is a near-impossible mission and dismiss the term as diplomatically ambiguous.
Indians forced to return home as Iran war rocks Gulf economy
DEUTSCHE WELLEApr 24, 2026, 01:24 PM
Thousands of Indian workers have been forced to leave their jobs in Gulf states and return home as the Iran war disrupts the region's economy, with ripple effects now being felt across India itself.
'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
BBC WORLDApr 24, 2026, 09:26 AM
The competing US and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have evolved into a tense battle of wills, with senior BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet warning of the escalating dangers of the standoff for global energy supplies.