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US President Donald Trump announced on June 16 that oil tankers are beginning to transit the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding on June 17 to reopen the strategic waterway. The initial agreement includes ending combat and the naval blockade, with more complex issues to be addressed during a 60-day negotiation phase.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to 'seize Kharg Island' and 'hit Iran very hard' in a dramatic escalation of rhetoric following two days of airstrikes. The remarks risk derailing ceasefire negotiations and come as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, while the US targets oil tankers. Analysts see the moves as an attempt to gain diplomatic leverage.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has struck 18 key U.S. military targets in retaliation for recent violations. The attack used ballistic missiles and drones, and the IRGC warned of further action if the U.S. commits more violations. U.S. officials are assessing damage and coordinating with allies.
Iran announced missile strikes on US military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan in retaliation for American airstrikes inside Iran. Tensions escalate sharply as both sides exchange blows amid collapsed nuclear talks. The US warned further strikes could continue, while Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated dramatically after Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington launched airstrikes in southern Iran, and Tehran retaliated with drones and missiles targeting US-linked military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. The exchanges have raised fears of a broader conflict, though some analysts see signs of restraint.
One hundred days into the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, Tehran remains defiant as fierce fighting and stalled peace talks yield no results. Civilians suffer heavily from economic collapse, with inflation near 84% and food prices soaring, while the regime clings to power amid ongoing missile strikes and political uncertainty.
The U.S.-Israel war against Iran marks 100 days, triggering a global energy crisis and worsening economic prospects. Nations from the Gulf to Southeast Asia have responded with varied stances, ranging from mediation and condemnation to active backing. The conflict has drawn in regional powers, disrupted oil routes, and reshaped geopolitical alignments.
The UN's World Food Programme warns that the US-Iran conflict is driving millions into hunger as oil price spikes fuel global food insecurity. In Somalia, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, rising fuel and food costs are pushing vulnerable populations into severe food shortages.
The US-Iran conflict spread across the Gulf region on day 96, with new airstrikes and claims of drone downings. Secretary of State Rubio stated the US will only lift sanctions if Iran abandons enriched uranium, rejecting a deal related to the Strait of Hormuz. The latest developments come amid continued uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the war.
