Israel-Lebanon conflict
Trump, Lebanon’s Aoun hold historic White House talks as US pushes regional deal
It is the first visit by a Lebanese head of state to Washington in nearly two decades and signaling renewed diplomatic momentum in the Middle East.
US–Iran ceasefire collapses as strikes resume, but talks continue
President Trump declared the truce “over” following a rapid exchange of military strikes, yet signaled diplomatic channels remain open through intermediaries.
Iran buries Khamenei after week of mass funeral rites
Iran has completed the burial of its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the holy city of Mashhad.
US and Iran agree to pause strikes after weekend escalation, may resume talks in Qatar
The United States and Iran have tentatively agreed to pause their latest exchange of strikes for fresh talks in Qatar on Tuesday.
Israel, Lebanon sign US-brokered framework
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26 that sets out a sequenced path to end months of fighting
First round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland yield fragile roadmap
High-level talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland ended with a 60-day roadmap toward a broader settlement.
Israel and Hezbollah renew ceasefire just as US-Iran deal faces its biggest test
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a renewed ceasefire on June 19, 2026, in a fragile truce brokered by US and Qatari mediators with diplomatic backing from Iran.
US and Iran sign interim peace framework, setting 60-day clock for final deal
US President Donald Trump signed the agreement during a G7 gala dinner at the Palace of Versailles in France on Wednesday, June 17.
US and Iran agree framework deal to end war, set signing in Switzerland
The United States and Iran have electronically signed a preliminary MoU to end the conflict and are expected to formally sign an agreement in Switzerland on Friday.
Trump warns Iran “Will Pay the Price” after Apache Downing
This incident has shifted the diplomatic calculus: Tehran is now reconsidering peace talks while Washington signals that delays will be punished militarily.
Iran and Israel agree to temporary military pause after Trump intervention
Iran and Israel have agreed to pause direct military operations following first direct attacks since an April 2026 ceasefire.
Trump suspends “Project Freedom” amid Iran review of 14-point plan
Pakistan-mediated negotiations between the US and Iran have advanced through rapid exchanges.
Trump declares US-Iran Hostilities “Terminated” before War Powers Act deadline
This declaration sidesteps the War Powers Resolution of 1973, which would have otherwise required him to seek congressional authorization.
One step forward, two steps back: Trump extends ceasefire with Iran and Lebanon
Negotiations between the United States and Iran are in a state of high-tension stalemate.
Israel and Hezbollah reach 10-day ceasefire; Iran opens and closes Strait within 24h
The truce was described as an initial 10-day cessation of hostilities, with the possibility of extension if both sides agreed and negotiations made progress.
US-Iran talks collapse; Trump orders naval blockade
Vance cited Iran's refusal to commit to permanently giving up its nuclear program as the primary breaking point.
US and Iran agree to two-week ceasefire
The ceasefire was the culmination of a weeks-long series of escalating threats and shifting deadlines from President Trump.
Iran and Oman draft protocol to oversee Strait traffic
The Strait of Hormuz crisis is transitioning from a total blockade to a highly controlled, permission-based transit regime.
Trump signals final phase of war, ramps up strikes against Iran
This was his first televised address since the conflict began in late February.
Iran has reportedly mobilized 1 million troops. Is a ground war imminent?
Iranian state-linked media reports the organization of over a million combatants for a potential ground battle against US forces.
US-Iran negotiations: Is Trump going to “take Iran’s oil”?
While President Trump maintains that negotiations are "going extremely well", Iranian officials officially deny that direct negotiations are taking place/
Israel and Iran hits nuclear sites, Iran hits Israel’s civilian towns
A series of retaliatory strikes occurred between Israel and Iran, specifically targeting areas near each other's nuclear facilities.
US-UK base in Diego Garcia targeted by missiles; Iran denies role
In March 2026, reports emerged of attempted missile strikes targeting the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.
Israel hits South Pars gas field; Iran attacks Qatar, UAE energy facilities
Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field and others triggered retaliatory Iranian attacks that severely disrupted regional energy infrastructure.
NATO rules out sending warships to Strait; Iran denies ceasefire request
NATO and several key member nations have currently ruled out a collective military mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
IEA to release record oil reserves amid Iran’s $200-per-barrel threats
The IEA and the US are releasing supplies from their reserves as Iran vows to ensure not "even a single litre of oil" to pass through the Strait.
Iran War enters ‘most intense’ phase after Trump’s comments on near completion
US President Donald Trump told the media that the war with Iran is "very complete" with "practically nothing left to target".
Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader
Iran's Assembly of Experts officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, as the country's third Supreme Leader.
Iran’s President apologizes to Gulf states, but rules out ‘unconditional surrender’
In a surprise televised address, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a rare apology to neighbouring Gulf states for recent strikes.
Trump asks Iran for ‘unconditional surrender’ and say in appointing its leader
US President Trump called unconfirmed reports of the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader "unacceptable".