2026-10-23
Trump said at the White House that the amount of oil the U.S. has helped pass through the Strait of Hormuz now exceeds pre-conflict levels, and claimed that the U.S. is capable of quickly ending the conflict with Iran.
2026-10-20
According to X account @clashreport, Iranian documentary director Javad Gharaei released a video purportedly capturing the moment an Iranian pilot was rescued after the Yak-130 trainer aircraft he was flying was shot down by an Israeli F-35 during the “40-Day War.” The pilot reportedly ejected over the mountains of Lavasan, northeast of Tehran.
2026-10-19
According to clashreport, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made public remarks stating that while Israel defends itself against Iran and its vast network of proxy forces, it is also defending the United States and human civilization, calling the other side a barbaric force attempting to launch attacks against the West.
2026-10-19
According to @clashreport, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made a public statement accusing European countries of being war accomplices in military operations against Iran. He noted that the NATO Secretary General had previously announced that more than 500 US fighter jets had taken off from European air bases to carry out military missions against Iran.
2026-10-18
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly stated that once the Iranian regime is defeated, the entire Middle East region will move toward open relations, with Israel at the center of this process.
2026-10-18
According to a tweet published by @clashreport, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz publicly stated that Israel and the United States have dropped 35,000 bombs on Iran. In his remarks, Katz emphasized that the majority of the bombs were dropped by Israel, and said the move was aimed at destroying targets inside Iran.
2026-10-18
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz publicly stated that Israel is fully prepared to strike Iran with all its might, and that the strike will include all energy targets. He noted that energy targets are crucial to rolling Iran back 40 years, returning it to darkness and the Stone Age, and that Israel will strike all of these targets.
2026-10-18
Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, publicly stated that the recent wild words and repeated threats by American and Zionist officials cannot change the realities on the battlefield. He warned that the Iranian armed forces have prepared plans for a possible new adventure that are more devastating than the previous 12-day and 40-day wars.
2026-10-18
According to @clashreport, Iran's new defense minister publicly stated on October 18, 2026, that Iran is ready to go to war with Israel (the Zionists), and stressed that his finger is already on the trigger. In addition, the minister revealed that Iran is no longer building factories at old sites, but is instead moving military production facilities into mountains and other secure installations in response to potential military threats.
2026-10-18
According to a tweet posted by the X account @clashreport, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said regarding the military decision on Iran that he had explicitly told US President Trump he would act on his own, and that he had not sought the other side's approval and would carry out the plan regardless. Netanyahu also mentioned that he had asked the US side to deploy B-2 bombers to strike Fordow, and said he would be grateful if the US could provide assistance.
2026-10-17
Former U.S. President Trump, commenting on the situation related to Iran, said that this "is not a war, just a military exercise." He also noted that the stock market hit record highs even during the so-called "wartime."
2026-10-17
US Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance (JD Vance) stated in public remarks that about 20 US soldiers have died in the Iran conflict. He stressed that if soldiers are asked to pay with their lives, the United States must gain something of very great value from it, thereby questioning the necessity and payoff of the current involvement in the conflict.
2026-10-15
According to X account @clashreport, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian Parliament, issued a statement on October 15, 2026, saying that Iran does not seek an endless war or protracted negotiations. He said that Iran fights in order to drive the enemy to despair and force the other side to accept Iran's demands.
2026-10-15
According to a video posted by the X account @clashreport, former US President Trump made remarks on the Iran situation in public, saying that the Iran war will end soon. Trump said the war will end as long as he wants it to end, and reiterated that the conflict is about to come to an end.
2026-10-15
According to @clashreport, Ukrainian President Zelensky publicly stated that Iran possesses missiles and drones with a range exceeding 4,000 kilometers. He questioned who in Europe has the capability to launch large-scale attacks or defend against thousands of such long-range drones, and asserted that no one in Europe is currently up to the task.
2026-10-15
Beijing time, October 15, 2026, former U.S. President Trump made remarks on the Iran issue in public, claiming that if action is taken, the United States will be able to defeat Iran very quickly. The remarks drew attention and discussion on social media.
2026-10-14
According to a Moody's Analytics report, the war in Iran has cost American consumers approximately $265 billion in additional spending since late February, an average increase of about $2,000 per household. Of that, rising energy prices accounted for about $1,100, with the average price of gasoline climbing from $2.98 per gallon before the war to $4.34.
2026-10-14
According to Axios, U.S. Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth and the leadership of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) are reportedly the strongest supporters of resuming military strikes against Iran. The related reports have sparked concern and discussion abroad about a further escalation of the U.S.-Iran situation.
2026-10-14
According to @__Inty__, senior Russian officials have publicly stated that the main cause of the global diesel shortage is the Iran war, denying that Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries are the main driving factor. Russia also attempted to use the October 9 fuel agreement to lobby the US to support its negotiating position, and to reassure domestic concerns about fuel shortages.
2026-09-19
US President Trump said on September 19 that the US-Iran conflict is entering a critical point, that he will make a major decision on whether to launch large-scale military action to completely eliminate the Iranian regime, and that he expects to meet with Gulf state leaders during the UN General Assembly next week to discuss action against Iran.
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2026-09-09
Before heading to Texas on September 9 for a Republican event, Trump said that the war with Iran would end after the U.S. midterm elections, at which point oil prices would drop sharply and gasoline prices could ultimately fall below $2 a gallon.
2026-09-08
The U.S. military announced that it had crippled or destroyed five Iranian oil tankers and released strike footage.此前, Iranian opposition groups said that oil tankers near Iran's Kharg Island and the port of Jask had been hit in new strikes.
2026-07-22
Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for the remains of 4 US service members killed in the Iran attack, and plans to meet with their families.
2026-07-21
The US military launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of July 21, hitting Iran's military command centers, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and air defense systems.
2026-07-20
Trump said he would retaliate for Iran's killing of American soldiers, and the U.S. military began a new round of strikes against Iran at 4:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on July 20.
2026-07-18
U.S. Central Command announced that the U.S. military launched precision-guided weapons at dozens of Iranian military targets using fighter jets, drones, and warships.
2026-07-17
Iranian missiles and drones struck Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, killing two U.S. service members and leaving others injured and missing.
2026-07-16
Trump said that U.S. strikes on Iran will be expanded to power plants and energy facilities unless Iran returns to the negotiating table and reaches a deal with the United States.
2026-07-16
A military conflict between Iran and the United States and the situation in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed global oil prices higher, with Trump saying oil is at about $79 a barrel.
2026-07-15
Trump said in Pennsylvania that the United States is doing very well on Iran, and that U.S. military strikes will continue until he deems them sufficient, warning that next week he may expand the targets to power plants and bridges.
2026-07-15
U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces used fighter jets, drones and naval vessels to carry out a sustained 7-hour attack on Iranian missile and drone facilities, naval capabilities and air defense systems.
2026-07-10
U.S. Central Command carried out a series of fierce airstrikes against military targets inside Iran, hitting air defense systems, coastal surveillance facilities, missile and drone storage sites, among others. President Trump said the strikes were retaliation for Iran's attacks on commercial shipping.
2026-07-07
After the Iranian military attacked three ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announced on July 7, 2026 that the ceasefire with Iran was over. Talks stalled, and within days the United States resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US and Iran each accused the other of violating the interim agreement signed on June 18.
2026-07
At a press conference following the NATO summit, Trump stated that the Iran war was a huge success from a military perspective, noting that Iran's military has been destroyed and it will not possess nuclear weapons. He believes this should have happened 47 years ago and emphasized that the United States played a key role in it.
2026-07
At a press conference, Trump claimed that Iran's air force had been destroyed, 159 warships had been sunk to the bottom of the sea, and its radar capabilities had also been destroyed. He considered this a huge success and stated that Iran would not possess nuclear weapons.
2026-07
Trump stated at a press conference that the war with Iran will not restart and will end soon. He mentioned that Iran struck a U.S. warship, and the U.S. responded tenfold.
2026-07
During the NATO summit, Iran attacked three merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The US immediately launched strikes in response, and Iran stated it had attacked US bases in the Middle East as retaliation. President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran and emphasized the importance of the principle of freedom of navigation.
2026-07
Trump mentioned at a press conference that Iran's leadership has been replaced multiple times, and stated that he is Iran's number one target, but he does not care because he is doing his job.
2026-07
At a press conference, Trump stated that Spain is terrible and Italy is good, but most countries have not helped the U.S. deal with Iran; although they expressed willingness to help, they need to wait until the war is over.
2026-07
Trump mentioned at a press conference that China has not intervened in escorting ships in Iran, nor have they sent warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz, but he believes China is doing a good job because they respect the United States.
2026-06-18
The United States and Iran signed an interim agreement brokered by Pakistan and Qatar. Subsequently, due to Iranian military attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announced the end of the ceasefire with Iran on July 7, leading to a halt in negotiations and the resumption of the naval blockade.
2026-05-06
Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, calling for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to the war, while reaffirming support for Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear capabilities.
2026-02-28
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the first few hours after the start of the military operation on February 28.
2026-02
After Operation Epic Fury, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with Beijing condemning the relevant military operations as "unjust and in violation of international law."
2026
The BRICS foreign ministers' meeting and the meeting of high representatives for national security held earlier in 2026 listed the Iran war as a main agenda item, with Iran and the UAE trading accusations over the conflict.
2025-06-24
On the evening of June 23, 2025, U.S. Eastern Time, Trump announced that Israel and Iran had reached a ceasefire, to take effect in phases starting June 24, bringing the Twelve-Day War to an end.