US military planners have prepared options for a ground operation in Iran, a possibility not ruled out by President Trump, sparking a deeply personal debate among Iranians. Some fear catastrophe and would resist, while others see potential for political change, despite the high cost.
US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Washington's response after 11 nights of US airstrikes on Iran.
A high-ranking Iranian source informed TASS that British interests in the Middle East would become legitimate military targets for Iran if the UK, under its new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, participates in a US war against the Islamic Republic.
Iran launched simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf targeting Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and Oman. This follows US airstrikes in Iran and an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran declared the Strait closed, while the US stated it remains open.
President Trump threatened to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if there's an assassination attempt against him. This follows retaliatory strikes between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, and disputes over a ceasefire memorandum.
President Trump threatened to "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if there's an assassination attempt against him. This follows retaliatory strikes and a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, undermining a ceasefire memorandum.
President Trump announced the US will resume talks with Iran, despite declaring an end to a fragile ceasefire. The move comes amid renewed military exchanges and Qatar's mediation efforts to de-escalate tensions.
President Trump announced the US will resume talks with Iran, despite declaring an end to a fragile ceasefire. A Qatari delegation is in Tehran to mediate amid renewed violence in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranians gathered for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, his hometown, following his death in an Israeli strike. The ceremony took place amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US.
Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike in late February. Mourners lined the route to the shrine of Imam Reza, chanting and lighting candles, as a helicopter transported his coffin.
US strikes on the Iranian port city of Sirik have resulted in at least three deaths and 15 injuries, according to Mehr news agency citing local authorities. Earlier reports indicated explosions in several other Iranian port cities and provinces.
Donald Trump stated that Japan fired 111 missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, which were intercepted. The US Navy has deployed 19 ships near Iran, including two aircraft carriers.
Following US strikes against Iran in response to attacks on cargo ships, President Trump warned Tehran that 'things will become much worse' if further aggression occurs. The US Central Command stated the strikes aimed to degrade Iran's ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Critics relentlessly mocked President Donald Trump on social media after he mistakenly referred to Iran as the "Islamic Republic of Japan" during a NATO summit press conference. He also confused leaders and misnamed countries he is bombing, drawing criticism for his mental acuity.
Donald Trump confused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a Nato summit press conference. He also mistakenly referred to Japan as the 'Islamic Republic of Japan'. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues its drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Trade and Integration has refuted reports of US airstrikes on a port leased by the republic in Bandar Abbas, Iran. The ministry confirmed that no such strikes occurred, despite earlier media claims and CENTCOM reports of US strikes on Iran.
US President Donald Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is "over" following fresh American strikes. China urged de-escalation and a return to negotiations, which Trump dismissed as futile, calling Iranians "liars".
Donald Trump stated that further engagement with Iran is a "waste of time," calling the Iranians "liars" and expressing doubt about any meaningful outcome from continued negotiations.
President Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is finished following overnight US strikes on over 80 Iranian targets. Iran responded by targeting US bases and ships, escalating tensions in the Middle East. The US cited Iran's attacks on commercial shipping as justification for the strikes.
President Trump stated the ceasefire with Iran is 'over' and dismissed further engagement as a 'waste of time,' calling Iranians 'liars.' This declaration follows fresh US military strikes on the Islamic Republic.
US President Donald Trump stated the "ceasefire with Iran is over" following overnight US strikes on Iranian targets. Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf, with Kuwaiti air defenses engaging missile and drone attacks. The US cited Iran's attacks on commercial shipping as justification for the strikes.
US Central Command forces have launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing the need to impose costs for targeting civilian shipping.
The US Treasury Department revoked a license lifting oil sanctions on Iran after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The waiver, which allowed Iran to sell oil until August 21, was rescinded due to "wholly unacceptable" actions by Tehran.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies are employing extensive religious and political symbolism to foster a narrative of unity among government supporters. The messaging, including slogans and imagery like a clenched fist, aims to frame his death as martyrdom and a national duty, while linking retaliation against the US and Israel to religious obligations.
