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The US-Iran conflict has entered its 76th day, marked by continued airstrikes, missile and drone attacks causing casualties and infrastructure damage. The UN Security Council, Russia, and China urge a ceasefire and diplomatic solution, but no clear progress has been made. Analysts warn the conflict could last months, impacting global oil prices and supply chains.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for energy flow, the White House said, as a Chinese tanker transited the waterway amid a US-Iran war. Iran has nearly closed the strait since late February, disrupting global energy supplies.
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support for Pakistan's role as a mediator between Iran and the U.S., despite criticism from Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally. Graham questioned Pakistan's reliability after a report claimed Islamabad allowed Iran to park military assets at its airports to avoid potential strikes. Trump praised Pakistani leaders as 'fantastic' and said he would not reconsider their mediating role.
Tehran warned it is ready to retaliate against 'any act of aggression' as US President Donald Trump claimed a fragile ceasefire is 'on the verge of collapse,' deepening uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to end the war. Trump dismissed Iran's latest response to a US peace proposal, calling it 'stupid,' while Iranian officials said they are prepared to respond to any attack.
On the 70th day of the Iran conflict, the US and Iran traded fire near the Strait of Hormuz and accused each other of breaking the ceasefire. President Trump insisted the truce still held, even as oil prices surged and global shipping faced disruption.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Beijing as US-Iran mediation efforts accelerated. Analysts said shared US-China interests in reopening the Strait of Hormuz could pave the way for peace. China’s balancing act and its role as a key economic lifeline for Tehran give Beijing a potential window for diplomacy.
President Trump says he holds ‘every card’ as the US prepares to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway Iran has effectively closed. Tehran warns it will forcibly stop any vessel not coordinating with its forces. Analysts note US military and economic advantages, but say Iran’s asymmetric capabilities and control of the vital oil chokepoint give it significant leverage.
U.S. President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a 14-point peace plan from Iran but warns he will resume airstrikes if Tehran 'misbehaves.' The proposal reportedly includes demands for lifting the naval blockade and war reparations, but Trump cast doubt on its chances, saying Tehran has not been punished enough for its actions.
US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, saying it contained demands he could not accept, and warned against a premature end to the conflict. Washington also threatened sanctions on ships paying fees to Iran for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. A new poll showed 61% of Americans consider Trump’s use of force against Iran a mistake.
