Trump May Be Willing to End Iran War Without Reopening Hormuz
U.S. officials increasingly say reopening the Strait can wait, as war goals only focus on Iran’s missiles, navy, and nuclear program
Brian Racer
31.03.26 | 10:38
U.S. officials increasingly say reopening the Strait can wait, as war goals only focus on Iran’s missiles, navy, and nuclear program
Brian Racer
31.03.26 | 10:38
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.
שלומי דיאז
30.03.26 | 20:42
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.
יובל אביב
30.03.26 | 16:39
Kharg Island, the center of Iran’s oil exports, and plans to remove enriched uranium signal expanding US intervention inside Iran
Brian Racer
30.03.26 | 11:46
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.'
Shlomi Diaz
26.03.26 | 19:40
U.S. pushes toward a rapid deal as Israel accelerates strikes fearing U.S. may end the war early
Brian Racer
26.03.26 | 09:17
Israeli officials say the approach could reduce wartime leverage, as Israel was briefed but not involved in negotiations
Brian Racer
25.03.26 | 10:09
Reuters describes last-minute call citing assassination threats and intelligence window before order was given
Brian Racer
24.03.26 | 16:33
As Trump pauses strikes and claims progress in talks, Kharg Island is emerging as the key battleground that could shape how the war ends
Brian Racer
23.03.26 | 22:52
Trump announces five-day pause after “very good and productive” discussions as Tehran denies any negotiations
Brian Racer
23.03.26 | 14:05
U.S. president signals he will attend Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem after invitation initiated by Kisch and Netanyahu
Brian Racer
22.03.26 | 21:19
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."
Shlomi Diaz
22.03.26 | 21:00
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.
Yuval Aviv
22.03.26 | 20:59
Ultimatum follows rapid shifts from rejecting a ceasefire to exploring talks, as Iran warns of retaliation against U.S. infrastructure
Brian Racer
22.03.26 | 08:15
Statements Thursday from U.S. and Iranian officials offered conflicting signals about how long the war could last
Brian Racer
19.03.26 | 16:46
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.
Brian Racer
19.03.26 | 07:51
Former Counterterrorism director says Iran posed no imminent threat to the US, First Departure of Administration Over War
Brian Racer
17.03.26 | 18:35
European leaders warn against escalation and U.S. signals support without endorsing a wider war
Brian Racer
17.03.26 | 09:23
On day 17 of the war, Trump says Tehran “needs more pounding,” while Israeli officials estimate the campaign could continue for weeks
Brian Racer
16.03.26 | 22:07
Report says Mohammed bin Salman encouraged continued U.S. strikes on Iran even as Gulf states avoid a direct public role in the conflict
Brian Racer
16.03.26 | 09:58