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US awaits Iran’s response to proposal to end war, despite exchange of fire. Iran’s injured leader out of view but still shaping war strategy, US intel assesses—AND MORE
CNN: The US is awaiting a response from Iran on a proposal to end the war. President Donald…
May 9, 2026
Trump says Iran wants Hormuz open amid efforts to end war. Iran stuck with so much unsold oil—AND MORE
Bloomberg: Tehran wants the critical waterway for oil and gas shipments open “as soon as possible, as they…
April 28, 2026
US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails—AND MORE
CNN: The options, among several sets of target types under consideration, include strikes with a particular focus on…
April 24, 2026
Trump eyes to clinch deal with new round of talks. Says extension of ceasefire with Iran ‘highly unlikely’—AND MORE
CNN: Looming deadline: US PresidentDonald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ends “Wednesday evening Washington time,” adding it’s…
April 21, 2026
Iran’s military says it has reimposed ‘strict control’ of Strait of Hormuz—AND MORE
New York Times: Iran said Saturday that it had reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz because the…
April 18, 2026
Trump begins Hormuz blockade. US, Iran to hold more talks
Wall Street Journal: American military forces began blockading maritime traffic attempting to enter and leave Iranian ports on…
April 14, 2026
U.S. to blockade ships from Iranian ports as Trump weighs limited strikes
New York Times: The U.S. military said on Sunday that it would blockade any ships “entering or departing…
April 12, 2026
U.S. scrambles to save fragile cease-fire as Israel continues striking Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump wants to punish NATO.
Wall Street Journal: Until now, the Trump administration hadn’t asked Israel to tone down any of its campaigns…
April 9, 2026
‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait’: Trump escalates threats to Iran after US rescues downed airman. Could strike ‘every power plant.’ Tehran defiant.
CNN: US President Donald Trump appeared to set a new deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of…
April 5, 2026
Trump, Iran trade threats to hit key infrastructure. Battle of Hormuz coming?
Bloomberg: US President Donald Trump gave Iran a two-day deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or have…
March 22, 2026
Trump threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if Hormuz isn’t reopened in 48 hours
NBC: President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a Truth Social post Saturday evening, warning that the U.S. would target the…
March 21, 2026
Trump calls for allies to help secure Strait of Hormuz. US oil groups in line for $63bn windfall from Gulf disruption
Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to…
March 14, 2026
Oil shock: Iran’s new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz. ‘We make a lot of money’: Trump downplays rise in gas prices during Iran war
BBC: Iran will continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s busiest oil shipping channel, according to a…
March 12, 2026
Trump sends conflicting messages on war. Downplays oil price rise.
CNN: President Donald Trump gave conflicting answers today about his Iran war strategy. At a news conference, he said…
March 9, 2026
Iran names Khamenei’s son new supreme leader
New York Times: Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of the country’s slain supreme leader, as his father’s…
March 8, 2026
‘Whatever it takes’: Trump says war to last 4-5 weeks, maybe ‘far longer.’ Rubio: ‘Hardest hits yet to come.’ Iran stretching U.S. forces. UAE, Qatar lobby allies to help Trump find Iran off-ramp
New York Times: President Trump said on Monday that the United States would attack Iran for as long…
March 2, 2026
Top general quietly resists push for Iran strike. Pentagon warns war could deplete US weapons supplies. Tehran woos Trump with ‘commercial bonanza’
CNN: For Caine, avoiding the Milley approach has meant being more reserved around Trump, and avoiding weighing in…
February 26, 2026
State of the Union: Trump touts ‘turnaround for the ages’ amid popularity plunge, tariff defeat
Click for live updates Wall Street Journal: President Trump celebrated his economic agenda and immigration enforcement operations, referring to…
February 24, 2026
Munich: Lawmakers concede damage done by Trump’s Greenland threats. Rubio: ‘Washington does not need vassals, but strong partners.’ Europe gets steely.
New York Times: U.S. lawmakers left the Munich Security Conference on Sunday confident they had patched the wound…
February 15, 2026
MAGA thought police: Homeland Security orders social media sites to hand over information about people behind anti-ICE accounts
New York Times: The Department of Homeland Security is expanding its efforts to identify Americans who oppose Immigration…
February 13, 2026