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Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires

Iran signals readiness for US ground operations as MoU expires

Iranian military authorities have signaled a potential shift toward offensive operations as a key bilateral memorandum with Washington expires, heightening regional tensions.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 18:45 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

WSJ reveals: Iran's secret plan to escalate the war

A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Iranian hardliners plotted to violate a US-Iran memorandum of understanding from the outset to expand regional conflict.

World ·17 Aug 2026, 11:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran releases rare video of Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of deteriorating health

Iran releases rare video of Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of deteriorating health

Iran's Mehr News Agency broadcast rare footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid conflicting reports regarding his health and alleged strike injuries.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 07:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz

Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz

Iran has issued an uncompromising set of demands to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, dealing a severe blow to hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 18:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq following missile attack

US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq following missile attack

US and Saudi Arabian forces launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran-aligned militia sites across Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters following an Iranian missile attack on Jordan.

World ·29 Jul 2026, 11:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran launches drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain and Jordan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard used Arash kamikaze drones to strike U.S. bases in Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for ongoing American air strikes.

World ·24 Jul 2026, 17:13 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after two troops killed in Jordan

US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran after two troops killed in Jordan

Tensions have escalated in the Middle East after an Iranian attack in Jordan killed two U.S. service members, prompting President Trump to order retaliatory strikes.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 01:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran escalates regional conflict with missile strikes on Gulf infrastructure

Iran escalates regional conflict with missile strikes on Gulf infrastructure

Hostilities in the Persian Gulf have intensified as Iran targets U.S. military bases and critical infrastructure across multiple nations, ending the ceasefire.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 12:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran launches drone strikes on US military assets across Gulf states

Iran launches drone strikes on US military assets across Gulf states

Tehran's drone and missile campaign targeted multiple military assets across the Gulf in retaliation for recent US strikes on Iranian territory. The conflict has triggered regional security alerts and raised concerns regarding potential further military expansion.

World ·18 Jul 2026, 08:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

The United States has formally ended the ceasefire with Iran, launching a naval blockade and imposing new fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Strait of Hormuz remains open as US and Iran exchange missile strikes

Strait of Hormuz remains open as US and Iran exchange missile strikes

Vessel traffic continues near the Strait of Hormuz despite intense missile and drone strikes between the United States and Iran. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the military confrontation remain uncertain.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 01:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran targets multiple Arab nations

US launches major strikes on Iran as Tehran targets multiple Arab nations

Following an Iranian attack on a container ship, the US military launched intensive airstrikes, triggering retaliatory missile fire across the Middle East.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 17:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US demands public Iranian pledge to secure Strait of Hormuz transit

US demands public Iranian pledge to secure Strait of Hormuz transit

The U.S. is pressuring Iran to guarantee toll-free transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of a ceasefire. Tensions remain high as global oil prices surge amid ongoing military and diplomatic friction.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran buries late Supreme Leader Khamenei as funeral procession ends

Iran buries late Supreme Leader Khamenei as funeral procession ends

Following regional processions, the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has concluded, shifting state focus to political uncertainty and ceasefire negotiations.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 17:39 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate

US launches second day of strikes on Iran as regional tensions escalate

US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 06:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

US launches strikes on Iran and revokes oil sales after shipping attacks

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial shipping, triggering retaliatory fire against bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The escalation has disrupted regional peace efforts and impacted global energy markets.

World ·8 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read