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Iran Ceasefire Teeters as IRGC Fires Missiles and Drones at Kuwait

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 28, 2026 29 Comments

CENTCOM: "This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz." ...

Iran’s President Admits Regime ‘Facing Serious Challenges’ While Demanding U.S. Concessions to End War

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 18, 2026 27 Comments

Tehran responds to President Trump's proposal, wants to retain nuclear program and gain access to billions in frozen funds. ...

U.S. Conducts Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran as Diplomatic Talks Continue

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 08, 2026 18 Comments

President Trump: "There was no damage done to the three Destroyers, but great damage done to the Iranian attackers." ...

Trump Warns Strikes to Resume at ‘Higher Level Than Before’ if Iran Rejects 14-Point Deal

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 06, 2026 22 Comments

Amid infighting, Tehran sends mixed signals. ...

Iranian Missile and Drone Strikes Target UAE Oil Infrastructure for Second Day

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 05, 2026 12 Comments

Air defense systems “actively engaging” missiles and drones from Iran, UAE Defense Ministry confirms. ...

Two U.S.-Flagged Ships Pass Through Hormuz Strait as Navy Launches Operation Project Freedom

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on May 04, 2026 14 Comments

CENTCOM: "American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore transit for commercial shipping."...

Iran Talks: President Trump Calls Off Witkoff-Kushner Islamabad Trip

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 25, 2026 14 Comments

Trump: "There is tremendous infighting and confusion within their 'leadership.' Nobody knows who is in charge, including them."...

Trump Moves to Stifle Iran’s Oil Trade as Regime Skips Islamabad Talks Amid Infighting

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 22, 2026 54 Comments

The WSJ: "The blockade alone could cost Iran more than $400 million a day, according to some estimates."...

CENTCOM: U.S. Blockade Fully Implemented,’ Halting 90% of Iran’s Sea Trade

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 15, 2026 31 Comments

CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper: “In less than 36 hours since the blockade was implemented, U.S. forces have completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea.”...

Iran Hostilities Set to Resume as U.S. Enforces Hormuz Blockade

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 13, 2026 30 Comments

Centcom: The blockade to be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports (...

President Trump Issues Tuesday Deadline For Iran to Open Straits of Hormuz

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 05, 2026 20 Comments

Trump to Mullahs: Open Hormuz Straits, "or you'll be living in hell."...

Iran Downs U.S. F-15E, One Crew Member Rescued, Search For Second Continues

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on April 03, 2026 39 Comments

"US officials familiar with the situation later confirmed off the record that an F-15E had been brought down and the Pentagon was scrambling to find the crew." ...

Trump: U.S. in ‘Serious Discussions With a New, and More Reasonable, Regime in Iran’

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 30, 2026 18 Comments

If the new regime doesn't cooperate, "we will conclude our lovely 'stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!)"...

Yemen’s Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at Israel, Declare War on Israel

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 28, 2026 20 Comments

The Iranian proxy terrorist group: "With the help of Allah Almighty and relying upon Allah, (we) have carried out the first military operation using a barrage of ballistic missiles."...

Israel Eliminates Iran’s IRGC Navy Chief Responsible for Blocking Strait of Hormuz

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 26, 2026 27 Comments

Prime Minister Netanyahu: IRGC Naval Chief Tangsiri had "a great deal of blood on his hands" and "led the closure of the Strait of Hormuz."...

Iran Denies Agreement With the U.S. After Trump Suggested Deal at Hand

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 23, 2026 34 Comments

"The Islamic Republic of Iran adheres to its position rejecting any type of negotiations before achieving Iran's goals from the war."...

Iran Rejects Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum, Threatens to “Completely Close” Strait of Hormuz and Inflict “Irreversible Damage” to Arab States

Posted by Vijeta Uniyal on March 22, 2026 22 Comments

IDF eliminates commander of Hezbollah-Radwan Special Forces. ...

It Appears Ships are Sailing, Once Again, Through the Strait of Hormuz

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 10, 2026 43 Comments

As Washington underwrites safe passage and “privateer” tankers steam through silently with transponders off, the ayatollahs are reduced to offering bribery coupons for “safe passage” to any government willing to dump U.S. and Israeli diplomats, advertising weakness to friend and foe alike....

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