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Despite a temporary ceasefire and ongoing negotiations, the US and Iran have continued to trade attacks and warnings, raising fears of a broader conflict. Recent strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain, and UAE facilities, as well as Iranian responses, have heightened tensions. Meanwhile, both sides have made contradictory signals, hinting at both a possible deal and a readiness to resume full-scale war.
President Trump criticized lawmakers, including four Republicans, for passing a war-powers resolution limiting his ability to wage war with Iran. The largely symbolic measure passed the House 215-208 but faces a likely veto. Trump singled out the defectors as 'grandstanders' and said they should be ashamed.
Despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 8, U.S. and Iranian forces continue to strike each other's military targets, dimming hopes for a sustainable peace deal. On June 2, President Trump said a "very good deal" was near, but the same day saw fresh attacks from both sides.
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and begin negotiations to end the war. The deal covers shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, humanitarian aid, and sanctions relief. Both sides have yet to officially confirm the agreement.
The United States and Iran have reached a preliminary memorandum of understanding to extend their bilateral ceasefire by 60 days, opening the door for further negotiations to end the war permanently. The deal, first reported by Axios and confirmed by the White House to Al Jazeera, also addresses shipping rights in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear commitments. It still requires final approval from President Donald Trump.
According to a new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), rebuilding US reserves of four key weapons used extensively in the joint campaign with Israel against Iran could take more than two years, and in some cases three years. The think tank warned of a "vulnerability gap" lasting several years until stockpiles return to previous levels.
The US has threatened Oman with sanctions over its potential role in Iran's proposed toll system at the Strait of Hormuz. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of strong action against any party facilitating the toll, following President Trump's threat to bomb the Gulf ally. Iran has proposed joint control of the strait with Oman, but the US insists it is international waters.
The United States carried out a second round of strikes near Iran’s strategic port city of Bandar Abbas within a week, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz despite a fragile ceasefire. The port is a vital military hub for Iran’s navy and a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, influencing both regional security and ongoing peace talks.
The US launched new airstrikes near Bandar Abbas port, targeting threats to US forces and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said explosions caused no casualties or damage. The strikes come amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway, with President Trump reiterating no sanctions relief for Iran and threatening force against Oman if it cooperates with Tehran on strait control.
