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U.S. officials increasingly say reopening the Strait can wait, as war goals only focus on Iran’s missiles, navy, and nuclear program

After reports that Iran hit Haifa's oil refineries, the U.S. president hinted at his coming response. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. won't recognize Iranian sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Separate reports say two senior Iranian officials were killed in Tehran.

As tensions spike in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are advancing—but warns he will 'finish what we started' with sweeping strikes on energy infrastructure if the waterway stays closed.

Kharg Island, the center of Iran’s oil exports, and plans to remove enriched uranium signal expanding US intervention inside Iran

President Donald Trump tells reporters Iran is 'begging for a deal' but says he is not sure it will happen; Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vows the 'War Department' will 'keep negotiating with bombs.'

U.S. pushes toward a rapid deal as Israel accelerates strikes fearing U.S. may end the war early

Israeli officials say the approach could reduce wartime leverage, as Israel was briefed but not involved in negotiations

Reuters describes last-minute call citing assassination threats and intelligence window before order was given

As Trump pauses strikes and claims progress in talks, Kharg Island is emerging as the key battleground that could shape how the war ends

Trump announces five-day pause after “very good and productive” discussions as Tehran denies any negotiations

U.S. president signals he will attend Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem after invitation initiated by Kisch and Netanyahu

President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz to shipping or face strikes inside Iran. The Revolutionary Guards responded: "The terrorist president’s behavior undermines global security."

Riyadh orders Iran’s military attaché and staff out within 24 hours after a wave of Iranian strikes across the Gulf; regional states report interceptions and warn of a longer showdown.

Ultimatum follows rapid shifts from rejecting a ceasefire to exploring talks, as Iran warns of retaliation against U.S. infrastructure

Statements Thursday from U.S. and Iranian officials offered conflicting signals about how long the war could last

After Israel hit Iran’s largest gas field and Iran retaliated against Qatar’s LNG hub, Trump warned further escalation could trigger U.S. intervention.

Former Counterterrorism director says Iran posed no imminent threat to the US, First Departure of Administration Over War

European leaders warn against escalation and U.S. signals support without endorsing a wider war

On day 17 of the war, Trump says Tehran “needs more pounding,” while Israeli officials estimate the campaign could continue for weeks

Report says Mohammed bin Salman encouraged continued U.S. strikes on Iran even as Gulf states avoid a direct public role in the conflict