Operation Roaring Lion

Iran's navy claims 'full control' over Strait, Trump abandons June MoU complicating negotiations

Iran's imports and exports are down by 35% because of the US blockade president says • Iran is ready to cooperate with neighbors, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia • Trump abandons June MoU terms

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a back-to-school-themed event to highlight his administration's education policies, in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, August 24, 2026; illustrative.
A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026.

US imposes new Iran sanctions as IDF strikes targets in Gaza, West Bank

US forces operating in the Strait of Hormuz, July 17, 2026.

US clears Strait of Hormuz as 50,000 troops maintain blockade of Iran, CENTCOM chief says

US President Donald Trump reacts as he speaks to the media with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent behind him, on the day of a NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump says Iran is 'in deep trouble' as US maintains blockade of Strait of Hormuz


US expects deal to open Strait of Hormuz soon, official confirms

On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that progress had been made in talks and that the US was "hoping" for an agreement.

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Third day of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome ends after US blocks Israeli attack on Hezbollah

Two IDF reservists killed in southern Lebanon blast • IDF dismantles Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon • Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi oil tankers

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One en route to Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, US, August 2, 2026.

Israel did not engineer migrant crisis at Ceuta, Spain-Morocco border, Huckabee tells Piers Morgan

Huckabee also said Hamas has no future in Gaza, warned renewed US strikes on Iran would be overwhelming, denied Israel influenced Trump to attack Iran, and condemned global anti-Israel sentiments.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, June 30, 2026; illustrative.

Strikes in Gaza require IDF chief's approval, Iran, Oman inch closer to Hormuz deal

Iran will not allow US to open new route through Hormuz • Qatar, Egypt, Turkey condemn Israeli military action in Gaza • 'Resistance is Hamas's holy mission': Terror spox. tells Piers Morgan

Houthi supporters shout in Sanaa, Yemen June 25, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Israel reportedly intended to join now-canceled US attack on Iran • IDF confirms explosive that wounded Lebanese soldiers was from Hezbollah • Renewed US-Iran talks to start on Monday, Trump says

Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are displayed at Azadi Square in Tehran on August 2, 2026.

Trump says canceled strikes against Iran would have been 'biggest attack since World War II'

Trump claims Israel supported halting Iran strikes • Report: Iranian officials deny Trump's claims that regional leaders asked to halt strikes • IDF kills two Hamas commanders in weekend strikes

Terrorists from Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad stand on a street during Eid al-Fitr in Gaza City, March 20, 2026.

Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure

US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7

A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.

Raw hatred and soft power: Who came out ahead after the October 7 massacre? - opinion

The world is bombarded with contradictory messages, and the messengers seem more confused by the day: Iran won, the US won, Israel lost, Donald Trump caved, JD Vance took over.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

Iran preparing response plan for potential US-Israeli strikes on energy infrastructure

US, BoP officials discuss details of Gaza reconstruction plan • IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon • US officials say deal will prevent next Oct. 7

A US Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter is prepared for flight aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) as the warship supports the U.S. blockade against Iran while sailing in regional waters.

Trump announces 'historic' Hamas disarmament deal as US-Iran tensions grow

Board of Peace, White House officials to ‘Post’: Hamas, Palestinian factions agreed to deal’s framework, implementation • ‘Israel skeptical, but not much they can do except see it happen’

Military equipment targeted at an unknown location, during what US CENTCOM says are strikes on Iran, in this video screengrab released July 20.