Diplomatic efforts to contain the Iran-US conflict are continuing alongside a sharp escalation in rhetoric and growing tensions around the Strait of

US-Iran War Live Updates: Follow real-time developments as the standoff between Washington and Tehran continues to unfold around the Strait of Hormuz, with military pressure, maritime disruption and diplomatic efforts shaping the next phase of the conflict.

Pause in fighting between U.S. and Iran halted after Tehran launched what the Trump administration is calling a "surprise attack" on American forces.

The Trump administration is increasing military pressure against Iran after two American service members were killed following a recent attack in Jordan, while another service member died in Iraq during operations involving a downed Iranian drone.

Tehran is demanding compensation for pollution in waters in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas over recent decades, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said. “Every party that benefits from commercial shipping through the Strait of ...

A U.S. Navy helicopter fired on a Panama-flagged vessel after it attempted to bypass the American blockade of Iranian ports, CENTCOM confirmed Tuesday, as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Pakistan’s interior minister in Tehran and pushed for stronger bilateral cooperation.

On the Thursday, July 23, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: Rising casualties and mounting costs are defining the U.S. war in Iran as President Donald Trump asks Congress for another $67 billion in defense funding. Backers say the request is needed to ...

President Donald Trump says the US will “destroy one bridge or power plant” every time Iran targets a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran in turn will hit infrastructure and energy facilities across the region,