US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a deal between the US and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Tuesday, causing oil prices to drop. President Trump later said talks are Iran's 'last chance' before potential strikes, though Iran denied negotiations were ongoing.
President Donald Trump announced that new talks with Iran would begin Monday after he called off planned strikes, but Iran's Foreign Ministry immediately denied any negotiations are taking place. The conflicting statements come amid a six-month conflict between the two nations over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's nuclear program.
President Donald Trump announced he is halting new military strikes against Iran, stating that Middle East allies have agreed to the parameters of a deal to end the five-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a rapid agreement being finalized.
President Trump said he would hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Middle East allies had reached parameters of a deal to end the conflict. However, Iran denied asking the US to refrain from strikes, and Israel expressed serious security concerns about the proposed Hamas disarmament agreement.
A 14-point diplomatic deal between the United States and Iran, signed by President Donald Trump in mid-June 2026 and intended to de-escalate tensions, is failing as the war between the two nations expands rather than winds down.
The United States and Iran have suspended military operations for three consecutive nights to allow space for mediated negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz conflict, with regional officials reporting progress in diplomatic efforts. Iran publicly denies requesting talks while insisting on its control of the Hormuz Strait, even as drone attacks from Iran-backed militias continue to rattle the region.
Oil prices have fluctuated dramatically amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with crude briefly falling below $90 per barrel after a pause in US-Iran hostilities, though the crisis previously pushed prices above $100. Attacks on oil tankers continue to threaten the critical shipping lane that handles a significant portion of global oil trade.
The United States and Iran have halted military attacks for three straight nights after 13 days of heavy bombing, with both sides pausing operations to give diplomatic negotiations room to proceed toward a potential interim ceasefire agreement.
The United States and Iran halted their mutual attacks over the weekend after 13 consecutive nights of strikes, creating space for diplomatic negotiations. However, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, suggesting Iran may be testing the fragile pause while oil prices tumbled on hopes for de-escalation.
For the first time since July 13, the Pentagon did not report conducting airstrikes against Iran, while Houthi rebels escalated attacks on Saudi oil facilities and claimed missile strikes on southern Saudi Arabia.
House Republicans joined Democrats in a 214–208 vote to direct President Trump to end unauthorized military action against Iran, while the Senate blocked a similar measure 49–47, reflecting a congressional divide over war powers.
Oil, gas, and cargo ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen steeply despite a June 17 memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran to end hostilities and restore shipping through the vital waterway. Complex technical, commercial, and geopolitical obstacles continue to impede recovery of Gulf energy flows to prewar levels.
The United States military conducted a second consecutive day of strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump announced that an interim agreement to end hostilities had collapsed, marking the most severe escalation between the two nations in the conflict.
President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over after both sides exchanged strikes, with Iran targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain following American attacks. The escalation threatens the fragile June 17 ceasefire agreement.
The United States and Iran engaged in intensifying military exchanges across the Middle East over multiple days in early July 2026, with U.S. airstrikes against Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks targeting U.S.-allied countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The escalation threatens to collapse an interim ceasefire deal signed just weeks earlier, with President Trump declaring the truce "over."
President Donald Trump announced the end of a ceasefire with Iran during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, while also meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syria's leader. Despite the controversial Iran declaration and threats to Spain, Trump praised the summit's 'tremendous unity.'
Indirect US-Iran negotiations in Doha concluded with reported progress and will resume after the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes four months ago. Iran has warned the US and Israel against launching attacks during the weeklong funeral ceremony.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Doha to meet with mediators, but Qatar clarified no direct high-level talks with Iran are scheduled, contradicting President Trump's claims that Iran agreed to negotiations. The diplomatic confusion follows weekend military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz that threatened a fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and Qatar less than two weeks ago.
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement faces collapse after both nations exchanged retaliatory strikes, while a Wall Street Journal investigation revealed Iranian attacks caused more extensive damage to U.S. military facilities than previously disclosed, prompting a reassessment of American military presence in the Middle East.
The United States and Iran engaged in a weekend of military exchanges following a drone attack on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening their fragile interim peace agreement. Both countries have since agreed to pause hostilities and send delegations to Qatar for talks, though disagreements remain over the format of negotiations.
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have struck notably different tones on U.S. policy toward Iran and Israel, with Vance championing a fragile Iran ceasefire agreement while Rubio emphasizes Israel's right to self-defense. The public split reveals competing foreign policy camps within the Republican administration.
Multiple oil tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday using a UN-recommended route despite Iranian threats, as oil prices dropped to pre-conflict levels following US-Iran talks in Switzerland that resulted in partial sanctions relief. One cargo ship was reportedly hit by a projectile during the passage.
The Trump administration has reached a breakthrough agreement with Iran to end hostilities, drawing praise from Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, but facing criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Vice President JD Vance publicly rebuked Israeli critics of the deal, causing divisions among Republicans.
The U.S. Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution instructing President Trump to halt military operations against Iran or seek congressional authorization, with four Republicans joining Democrats. This marks the first time both chambers of Congress have passed such a resolution, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the president's war powers.
The International Maritime Organization announced an evacuation plan for hundreds of ships and approximately 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf for months, following a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States that enables safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain to address Gulf Arab concerns about a preliminary agreement with Iran that aims to end hostilities. Rubio emphasized that no country, including Iran, would be allowed to charge tolls for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice President JD Vance conducted high-level negotiations with Iran in Switzerland following an apparent conflict, claiming progress toward peace while President Trump simultaneously issued threats that disrupted the talks. The negotiations have ended with technical discussions continuing, as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers express skepticism about any provisional deal.
The United States and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire and 'road map' for negotiations following nearly four months of conflict, with Pakistan and Qatar mediating talks in Switzerland. The agreement includes partial lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil but leaves unresolved questions about Iran's nuclear program.
High-level negotiations in Switzerland aimed at ending the Iran-US conflict faced immediate turmoil as Iranian negotiators walked out in protest of President Trump's threats to bomb Iran, even as Vice President Vance offered diplomatic overtures. The talks, which involve efforts to resolve the Lebanon war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, are expected to continue at lower levels despite the tense start.
High-level negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Switzerland after the first round of talks aimed at achieving a permanent end to their conflict and cementing a ceasefire. Mediators Pakistan and Qatar reported "encouraging progress" and announced that technical-level discussions will continue through the week, despite tensions from President Trump's renewed threats of strikes and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Trump administration and Iran have remotely signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their conflict and opening the Strait of Hormuz, with the agreement now in effect. President Trump signed the deal, which was completed ahead of schedule.
The United States lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday, allowing oil tankers to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an interim peace agreement. The deal, which starts a 60-day clock for final negotiations, drew sharp criticism from Israeli leaders, prompting Vice President JD Vance to tell Israel to "wake up and smell the reality" of its international isolation.
The United States has released the text of a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran that establishes an extended 60-day cease-fire and framework for further negotiations. The agreement is expected to be officially signed on Friday.
Senior US officials briefed journalists on a memorandum of understanding with Iran ahead of a scheduled Friday signing ceremony, but President Trump suggested the deal could still fall through, warning the US could return to military confrontation with Iran.
UN human rights experts have demanded the release of Craig and Lindsay Foreman, a British couple from East Sussex sentenced to 10 years in a Tehran prison. Their family is urging the US to include a hostage exchange in any peace deal with Iran.
The U.S. Senate blocked the latest Democratic-led effort to force President Trump to halt military operations in Iran and seek congressional authorization, with only four Republican senators crossing party lines to support the measure. This marks the ninth such attempt by Democrats since U.S. and Israeli air attacks on Iran began in February 2026.
A tentative agreement between the United States and Iran to end their conflict includes provisions requiring Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, sparking domestic opposition in Israel where officials vow the IDF will remain despite the Trump-brokered terms.
The United States and Iran have signed an interim ceasefire agreement ending their war, with the deal covering issues including the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon. Lebanese families are beginning to return to damaged towns in southern Lebanon as the fragile truce takes hold, though President Trump has threatened to resume attacks if Iran fails to honor commitments.
President Trump reached a deal with Iran to end Middle East conflict, sparking tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's refusal to halt attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon. The agreement has drawn widespread anger in Israel and criticism from Trump, who reportedly said Netanyahu has 'no f—ing judgement.'
The United States and Iran have reached a ceasefire agreement ending months of military conflict that began in late February 2026. The deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz and ends the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, though critical issues including Iran's nuclear program remain unresolved.
The Group of Seven wealthy nations are meeting in Évian-les-Bains, France from June 15-17, 2026, with President Donald Trump attending to discuss a recently reached agreement to end the U.S.-Iran war. French President Emmanuel Macron has carefully framed the agenda to keep Trump engaged, while allies are working to refocus attention on the ongoing war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump stated on social media that a deal to end fighting between the United States and Iran would be signed on Sunday, June 14, 2026, but Iranian officials cast doubt on the timing and ruled out signing on that date. The conflicting statements highlight ongoing uncertainty about the framework agreement despite optimism from U.S. and Pakistani leaders.
President Donald Trump called off planned U.S. military strikes against Iran on Thursday at the last minute, saying negotiations had reached Iran's highest leadership levels and claiming Tehran had approved discussions toward a deal involving a ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Negotiations between the United States and Iran have reached a deadlock over the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, according to a senior Iranian adviser, while Tehran organizes nightly pro-government demonstrations amid internal tensions and warnings of potential wider conflict.
Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait's main airport and other civilian facilities on Wednesday, killing one person and wounding dozens in strikes that forced a temporary airport closure. The attack represents the latest escalation threatening a fragile ceasefire and stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States.
President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is weakening in negotiations to end a nearly three-month-old conflict, while dismissing accusations that he is trying to rush a deal before November's midterm elections. Trump moved a planned Cabinet meeting from Camp David to the White House, citing weather concerns, as talks with Tehran intensify.
The United States military carried out strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and boats allegedly laying naval mines in southern Iran on Monday, according to US Central Command. The military action, described as self-defense measures, comes amid ongoing tensions even as President Trump indicated negotiations were progressing.
President Trump engaged in a heated shouting match with Senator Bill Cassidy and other Republicans during a closed-door lunch meeting over his Iran war framework deal, as Congress voted on measures to restrict his war powers. The confrontation came amid growing GOP discontent over a deal that critics say fails to achieve the administration's stated goals.
President Trump announced Saturday that a broader agreement with Iran has been 'largely negotiated' and the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, though he told Axios he remained '50/50' on finalizing the deal and would decide by Sunday whether to resume the war.
Iran has delivered an updated proposal to end the ongoing Middle East war through Pakistani intermediaries, prompting President Trump to postpone planned military strikes. However, senior U.S. officials say the offer does not represent meaningful improvement and remains insufficient to prevent resumed hostilities.
An Iran ceasefire agreement appears to be collapsing while financial markets experience heightened volatility, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks at Gimhae Air Base in Busan, South Korea in October 2025.
President Trump rejected Iran's latest response to US peace proposals, calling the terms 'totally unacceptable' and stating the ceasefire is on 'life support.' Iran had reportedly sought permanent end to hostilities while leaving contentious issues like sanctions for later negotiations.
US forces fired on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers attempting to cross the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz and struck Iranian military facilities after what the US described as 'unprovoked' attacks on Navy ships. Iran accused the US of undermining diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest peace proposal.
The U.S. military carried out strikes on Iranian military facilities on Thursday in response to what it described as unprovoked attacks by Iran involving missiles, drones, and small boats against U.S. warships and forces. Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the strikes as defensive actions while indicating the U.S. expects a response from Iran regarding a cease-fire proposal.
Iran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, as the country simultaneously reviews a peace proposal from the United States and calls for dialogue and diplomacy.
A US F/A-18 Super Hornet fired on and disabled the Iranian-flagged oil tanker M/T Hasna after it attempted to break through a US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump confirmed the strike and gave Iran a one-week deadline to reach a peace deal.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared from the White House briefing room that U.S. military operations in Iran known as 'Operation Epic Fury' have concluded, while announcing a transition to 'Project Freedom' and emphasizing the need to address Iranian nuclear material.
The US military destroyed seven Iranian small boats that attempted to interfere with 'Project Freedom,' Trump's operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned the operation violates the ceasefire and threatened a 'crushing response.'
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate Iran still needs up to a year to build a nuclear weapon, unchanged since last summer's U.S.-Israeli attack, while escalating tit-for-tat incidents in the Strait of Hormuz threaten a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
As the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline arrived, the Trump administration argued that the April ceasefire means hostilities have 'terminated,' claiming no congressional authorization is needed despite ongoing blockade of Iranian ports.
President Donald Trump said he is not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal for talks to end ongoing hostilities, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer disputed Trump's characterization that the conflict is over. A CNN investigation revealed that a majority of U.S. military sites in the Middle East have been damaged by Iran.
President Trump notified Congress on Friday that he does not require congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, asserting that hostilities have ended due to a ceasefire he ordered on April 7, 2026. The notification came as the 60-day War Powers Act deadline was reached.
Iran's recently installed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared the country will safeguard its nuclear and missile programs, rejecting US President Donald Trump's efforts to curtail these capabilities through military action and diplomatic pressure, amid an ongoing US naval blockade, Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, and indirect talks mediated by Pakistan.
Iran's rial fell nearly 15% in two days to a record low of 1,810,000 to the dollar, as demand for foreign currency that had built up during six weeks of fighting flooded the open market following the ceasefire. The US naval blockade has cut off Iran's oil export revenue while year-on-year inflation reached 65.8%, compounding an economic crisis that had already helped spark the January 2026 protests.
President Trump posted on Truth Social, claiming Iran had informed his administration it was in a "State of Collapse" and wanted the Strait of Hormuz opened "as soon as possible" while figuring out its leadership situation. Iran's Foreign Minister immediately contradicted the message, blaming stalled negotiations on Washington's "destructive habits," while the White House confirmed no decisions had been made on Iran's latest proposal.
Speaking on Fox News' "The Sunday Briefing" on April 26, 2026, President Trump said Iran could reach out directly to negotiate an end to the two-month war, adding it must never have a nuclear weapon as a condition for any talks.
The White House announced that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will travel to Pakistan on Saturday for talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in Islamabad, in an effort to restart negotiations to end the US-Iran conflict.
President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to destroy any Iranian boats caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as the extended ceasefire remains fragile. The US has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing the blockade.
Pakistani officials report a potential 'major breakthrough' in US-Iran talks over Iran's nuclear program, with Trump saying new negotiations could resume within days. Pakistan's army chief traveled to Tehran to facilitate discussions.
Pakistan's army chief traveled to Tehran for high-level talks aimed at reviving negotiations between the US and Iran after weekend talks in Islamabad failed to produce an agreement. Trump indicated a second round of talks could occur within days.
Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad for direct negotiations aimed at ending the six-week conflict, with Pakistan deploying over 10,000 security personnel. Both sides issued warnings and set preconditions, casting doubt on the fragile two-week ceasefire.
Iran reclosed the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within hours of the ceasefire announcement, with Tehran proposing to charge tolls for passage through the vital waterway. The closure threatens to unravel the fragile truce as both sides dispute terms.
Iranian officials announced plans to charge oil tankers Bitcoin-denominated transit fees of up to $2 million per ship to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing sanctions evasion as rationale, following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran less than two hours before his 8pm deadline, following last-minute mediation by Pakistan. The agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and suspending US bombing operations.
Pakistan has presented a 45-day ceasefire proposal to end the Iran war, though Iran has indicated reluctance to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary truce. Multiple mediators including Turkey and Egypt are involved.
Regional mediators are pushing a two-phase ceasefire deal starting with a 45-day truce between the US and Iran, as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the conflict. Both Iran and the US have received the draft proposal.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Deputy PM Ishaq Dar unveiled a joint five-point initiative in Beijing aimed at restoring peace in the Persian Gulf after five weeks of US-Israeli bombardment of Iran. Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the conflict.
President Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and other critical infrastructure unless Tehran quickly accepts a peace deal, while simultaneously claiming the US could end military operations within 2-3 weeks. The mixed messaging comes as the war enters its second month with no clear resolution.
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Islamabad to prepare diplomatic groundwork for de-escalation between the US and Iran, as Pakistan positions itself as a potential mediator in the month-long conflict.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the escalating Gulf war between the US, Israel, and Iran is 'out of control' and urged all sides to step back from the brink. He announced the appointment of a special envoy to push for peace as the conflict approaches its one-month mark.
