2026-11-03
The US military raided an Iranian island on November 3, intending to force Iran to sign an agreement before January.
2026-10-23
President Trump on Thursday accused Iran of fabricating incidents of ships being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, intending to push up oil prices before the U.S. midterm elections, and noted that oil shipments are currently higher than before the conflict broke out.
2026-10-21
Over the past 24 hours, two oil tankers were successively struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, sparking fires but causing no casualties.
2026-10-20
According to Al Jazeera, the Iranian Navy stated that the US military carried out an airstrike on the morning of October 20, 2026, against the Konarak naval base in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran. The US military fired two light projectiles at a 35 mm anti-aircraft gun at the base, and the attack left two Iranian soldiers injured.
2026-10-20
According to a post by X account @ChinaSelect on October 20, 2026 Beijing time, Iran is the mastermind behind a plot to attack US military assets in Britain last month, and the account noted that the regime has long been supported by China, with the CCP assisting Tehran in confronting the West, including purchasing Iranian oil and providing satellite imagery-related assistance for the attack.
2026-10-20
According to @clashreport, Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, will travel to the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials.
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.
2026-10-20
Beijing time October 20, 2026, according to a message posted by the X account @__Inty__, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps publicly announced that the major submarine internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz have become targets of its military strikes. This move has triggered outside concerns about the security of critical infrastructure in the Middle East and the stability of global internet communications.
2026-10-19
According to clashreport, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf stated on October 19, 2026 that the Persian Gulf Data Administration will soon be established, and issued a warning to governments, funds and companies in the region, calling on them to cut off resource support — including financial, equity, land and energy — to any AI and data companies that assist in invasions or the killing of children, otherwise they will face countermeasures from Iran.
2026-10-19
According to @clashreport, the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that an oil tanker struck a naval mine in the southern Strait of Hormuz, causing an explosion in the ship's engine room and triggering a fire. No further detailed reports on the extent of the damage to the vessel or any casualties have been available so far.
2026-10-19
According to @clashreport, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to Israel via social media on October 19. In response to Israeli statements about wanting to "complete the mission," Araghchi said that Iran has become stronger since the last conflict and warned Israel to act cautiously if it wants to try again, because Iran also has "unfinished missions." He also accused Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of trying to drag the United States into another war in order to avoid going to prison.
2026-10-19
According to Twitter user @__Inty__, Iran's main oil loading terminal has gone weeks without a single tanker docking. The post notes that there are growing signs that the U.S. Navy's blockade operation is substantially obstructing Tehran's crude oil exports, bringing its oil shipments to a standstill.
2026-10-19
According to X user @clashreport, a spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated on October 19, 2026, that from a technical and military perspective, the United States lacks the ability to launch another conflict. However, he also warned that as the U.S. election approaches, the American side might attempt to manufacture a military success for political purposes, and that Iran remains vigilant and will not dismiss this.
2026-10-19
According to Twitter account @clashreport, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly made remarks accusing France of openly declaring support for a war against Iran, and of having written to Trump offering to assist in a war against Iran. Araghchi also pointed out that France is currently facing a serious social crisis, yet is trying to blame these internal crises on the consequences of wars it was once involved in.
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.
2026-10-19
On October 19, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly stated that recent regional wars show that foreign powers and U.S. military bases stationed on the territory of regional countries have not only failed to enhance local security but have instead played a destructive role. The remarks were published by the account @clashreport and reflect Iran's consistent official position on the U.S. military presence in the Middle East.
2026-10-19
According to @clashreport, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly criticized the United States, saying that the US is making an even bigger mistake by attempting to characterize the current conflict as a "clash of civilizations." Araghchi believes this is the US seeking excuses deep in history in order to escape a predicament of its own making.
2026-10-19
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly stated that European countries must recognize reality, and said that the economic and social crisis Europe is currently facing is entirely the result of the wrong policies it has pursued around the world, on European soil, and in the Middle East.
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 parliament officially approved Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as the country's new defense minister on October 18, 2026. Ketabchi is a senior official of Iran's Ministry of Defense, was involved in the construction and development of Iran's missile industry, and previously led the Shahid Bagheri Industrial Group.
2026-10-18
According to X user @clashreport, Iran's new defense minister publicly announced on October 18, 2026 that Iran's independently built heavy fighter jet is expected to officially take off next year, and that the aircraft is made entirely within Iran.
2026-10-18
According to @clashreport, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on October 18, 2026 that Iran has submitted a "seven-day plan" to the United States and has specified the relevant conditions. Araghchi said that the U.S. side has offered some feedback on the plan, which Iran is currently reviewing, but from the Iranian position, the plan remains valid.
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.
2026-10-17
According to a statement released by the Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a supertanker carrying more than 2 million barrels of crude oil struck a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz, immediately triggering a massive explosion and fire. The specific casualties and follow-on impact of the incident remain to be further verified.
2026-10-17
According to clashreport, Iranian President Pezeshkian publicly commented on the "Mecca alliance" between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, calling it a step forward and stressing that Muslims should unite and that Iran is ready to take part in this process. However, he also said that the specific details of the alliance's decisions are currently unclear.
2026-10-17
According to a report by @clashreport, Iran is providing the Houthis with intelligence, weapons, training, and direct assistance to help them carry out drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia. The report notes that officers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are allegedly directly commanding the relevant attack operations on the ground, further heightening the risk of regional conflict.
2026-10-17
According to a U.S. Central Command notice, the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta is carrying out a maritime blockade mission against Iranian ports in regional waters. As of October 17, U.S. forces had requested 138 commercial vessels to reroute in order to ensure strict enforcement of the blockade.
2026-10-16
According to @clashreport, Pete Hegseth's advisory team plans to delay the release of a Pentagon investigation report on the US airstrike on Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in the city of Minab in southern Iran until after the midterm elections. The airstrike occurred on the first day of the war and killed more than 150 people.
2026-10-16
According to clashreport, Iran carried out precision strikes on energy and industrial networks in the Persian Gulf, paralyzing key equipment, a move that strengthens Tehran's economic leverage and negotiating chips in the face of US military superiority.
2026-10-16
According to X account @__Inty__, Iran has still shipped out some liquefied petroleum gas and aviation fuel despite a U.S. naval blockade. Since mid-July, at least 8 tankers carrying about 4.1 million barrels of Iranian LPG have left the Gulf of Oman, most heading first to Malaysia, with China the highly likely final destination; another tanker transported Iranian aviation fuel to Myanmar in September.
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
Beijing time October 15, 2026, at the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) summit held in Baku, Azerbaijan, when Israeli President Isaac Herzog began speaking, delegations from Turkey, Iran, Kuwait, Pakistan and the Palestinian Authority walked out collectively in protest.
2026-10-14
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on October 14, 2026 that Israel is detecting attempts by enemies led by Iran and its proxies to influence the outcome of Israel's elections through terrorist attacks. Katz warned that anyone who attacks Israel before or after the election will face retaliation.
2026-10-14
According to two senior Iranian officials, Iran has adopted a new strategy to step up attacks on commercial vessels inside and outside the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to keep oil prices high ahead of the US midterm elections in November. The strategy includes more frequent attacks.
2026-10-14
According to a notice from the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran, a cargo ship carrying more than 2500 containers struck a mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via an unauthorized route. The vessel caught fire and sank in the southern part of the strait on the morning of Wednesday (October 14).
2026-10-14
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (Mike Huckabee) said the Iranian regime is trying to kill everyone who refuses to accept Shia Sharia law.
2026-10-14
According to Reuters, the container ship GFS Pride, flying the Singapore flag, sank after being struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz. This is the second vessel confirmed to have sunk since the US-Iran war broke out on February 28.
2026-10-14
According to two senior Iranian officials, Iran has changed its strategy of attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to drive up oil prices before the U.S. midterm elections in November in order to exert influence.
2026-10-14
According to the Wall Street Journal, two UAE cargo ships have sunk near the Strait of Hormuz. Since early October, Iranian attacks have surged sharply, with about 24 vessels hit so far, exceeding the total for September.
2026-10-03
During a program on Iranian state media, political analyst Khalatian claimed that China had provided Iran with satellite images behind the scenes to assist in strikes against the U.S. military, but cut off the support after the matter was exposed in the media.
2026-10-03
On October 3, during the Iranian state broadcaster's program "Iran Time," political analyst Mehdi Khalatian claimed that China had once provided Iran with satellite images behind the scenes to help strike U.S. forces, and that the cooperation was halted after The Wall Street Journal exposed it. The newspaper had previously cited U.S. officials as saying that the images were related to the attack on a Jordanian base on July 17 that killed 3 U.S. troops.
2026-10-01
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said on a social media platform on October 1 that, due to the U.S. military blockade and mounting economic pressure on the Iranian regime, Tehran failed to export any crude oil in September.
2026-09-24
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, firmly stating that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, but vowed not to abandon the pursuit of nuclear technology.
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2026-09-24
According to Iranian customs records cited by the Wall Street Journal on September 24, about 1,300 shipments were sent from China to Iran's Ministry of Defense in the first half of this year, including dual-use military-civilian components usable for drones and missile guidance. On June 17, the day the US-Iran interim ceasefire was signed, a batch of electronic components arrived in Tehran, and days after the ceasefire, more than $6 million worth of related components were airlifted in.
2026-09-23
Exposed Iranian customs data shows that at least 1,300 shipments of dual-use military and civilian goods from China have arrived in Tehran, including parts and chemical compounds that can be used for missiles and drones.
2026-09-23
The UAE has suspended flights to Iran indefinitely, while Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan have closed their airspace to Iranian flights, causing some flights to return as they were unable to land.
2026-09-20
US Central Command says that as of September 20 it has rerouted 109 merchant ships to fully enforce the blockade order against Iran; the command's General Cooper also said that over the past few months it has helped more than 2000 merchant ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-09-19
According to a British maritime agency, another tanker was struck by shell fire in the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of September 19; Iran claims the attack targeted a vessel attempting to illegally transit the strait.
2026-09-17
On September 17, Reuters cited sources reporting that, at the request of Saudi Arabia, China privately asked Iran to use its influence to restrain Yemen's Houthi armed forces to prevent their military operations from threatening the Red Sea energy transportation corridor. Iran responded that regional stability depends on US and Israeli policies, and it remains unclear whether Iran will take action.
2026-09-18
On September 18, a maritime security agency reported yet another tanker attack in the Strait of Hormuz. An unidentified vessel was hit by an unknown projectile and caught fire. The fire has been extinguished and all crew members are safe. This was the second attack on a commercial vessel within three days, confirmed by the UK Maritime Trade Operations office.
2026-09-16
The video claims that the U.S. military was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz area a couple of days ago, that U.S. personnel may already have died, and that a large number of troops are needed in the region to deter the Houthi forces and the Iranian military.
2026-09-11
US officials have revealed evidence indicating that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery of the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan from Chinese entities before launching an attack on the base in July, which resulted in the deaths of three US soldiers and injuries to four. The US has raised the issue with China, but has been rebuffed. This incident further complicates the backdrop for the US-China summit on September 24th.
2026-09-10
According to a Reuters report on September 10, Iran is using a barter-like arrangement to convert some of its oil revenue into credit for purchasing Chinese goods, bypassing international banking payment channels.
2026-09-09
The US military stated that 10 Iranian oil tankers have been destroyed since September 1, five of which were sunk on Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and two others were destroyed on September 1. The US side claimed that these vessels belong to a shadow network providing funds for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.
2026-09-09
In early September 2026, the US military said it had destroyed about 10 Iranian oil tankers over the past week. On September 9, Trump said these attacks were launched by the United States and that there would be more such operations.
2026-09-09
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it hit two U.S. Navy destroyers in the Middle East, but U.S. Central Command debunked the claim, saying no U.S. Navy vessel was hit and that all of the IRGC's attacks failed; the strike was a response to Iran's failed attack on U.S. forces.
2026-09-09
On September 9, 2026, Iran claimed it had hit two U.S. Navy destroyers, a claim that U.S. Central Command solemnly refuted the same day as untrue.
2026-09-08
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps captured an American Dive LD unmanned underwater vehicle belonging to Anduril Industries at the entrance of the Strait of Hormuz and released footage of the event. US Central Command stated that the UAV had malfunctioned more than a day before it was found, is an older model, and did not carry classified sonar or radar equipment. Experts analyze that Iran may understand US technological pathways through reverse engineering.
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran ·
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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.
2026-09-08
The United States added 36 entities — Iran's remaining 27 airlines besides Mahan Air, plus related entities — to the sanctions list, including intermediary companies that transferred Boeing aircraft to Mahan Air via the UAE and Turkey. The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) simultaneously issued an alert targeting Iran's civil aviation industry, aiming to cut off Iran's lifeline of funds and materials.
2026-09-08
On September 8, 2026, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the capture of a US unmanned undersea vehicle at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz and released footage, which was identified as Anduril's DIVE-LD. US Central Command responded that the vehicle had been malfunctioning for more than a day, was an older model, had collected no sensitive data, and carried no classified sonar or radar equipment.
2026-09-08
Iran's Foreign Ministry warned South Korea against participating in U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would otherwise bring serious consequences. The South Korean government subsequently responded that it must reconsider dispatching military assets to join the U.S. military's Hormuz operations.
2026-09-08
Iranian state media claimed that a new solid-fuel ballistic missile, the "Qassem Basir," has completed testing, saying it has a range of at least 1200 kilometers and a warhead weighing about half a ton, and claiming it was tested against a US warship in a combat environment; the US military has not confirmed this.
2026-09-07
Two days before the U.S. military destroyed five oil tankers on September 8, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked tankers with ballistic missiles on two occasions. The U.S. military said the destruction of the tankers was a response to those failed attacks.
2026-09-06
Iran claimed that on September 6 it attacked and destroyed a U.S. military unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as a warning to the U.S. military. The U.S. military has not confirmed the incident.
Location: Strait of Hormuz ·
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2026-09-04
US Treasury Department official Bessent pointed out that not a single barrel of Iranian crude oil has been shipped out since August 25.
2026-09
The UK Maritime Safety Agency reported that an oil tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile, causing minor injuries to two crew members. International oil prices fell slightly at the time of the attack.
2026-09
The U.S. Central Command said that in the past few months it has helped more than 2,000 merchant vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz and has prevented Iran from exporting oil. As of September 20, it has rerouted 109 merchant vessels to ensure compliance with the blockade order.
2026-09-01
Iran's executive vice president stated in the media that Iran faces numerous obstacles in evading sanctions and recovering funds from oil exports, and that the country is under a severe blockade.
2026-09
The son of Iranian President Pezeshkian publicly stated that Iran can survive without enriching uranium; the remarks drew criticism from Iranian hardliners.
2026-09
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal in September 2026, U.S. officials said that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery provided by Chinese entities before its July attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan, and used it to assess the strike's effectiveness; China denied the related allegations. The U.S. is also investigating whether Chinese companies helped Iran track U.S. warships.
2026-09
In September 2026, IAEA Director General Grossi stated in an address to the agency that it had lost continuous verification of Iran's previously declared stockpile of 60% enriched uranium for more than a year, saying that the lack of information and inspection access poses a serious nuclear proliferation risk, and urged the Tehran authorities to cooperate fully with the agency.
2026-09
According to the Financial Times, over the past several months U.S. military divers, unmanned vessels and specialized submersibles carried out mine-clearing operations in the Strait of Hormuz at night. The International Maritime Organization said Iran laid about 80 mines; Trump announced that all of them have been cleared or detonated, and the U.S. military confirmed this. Iran rejected the U.S. claims, and U.S. Central Command denied rumors that a tanker struck a mine.
2026-09
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Jordan, which hosts U.S. military bases; most of them were intercepted.
2026-09
After the ceasefire ended, Tehran refused to negotiate over its nuclear program and instead began consultations with Oman on the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-09
In early September 2026, news circulated online that Iran's Qeshm Island had been bombed, but no journalists have yet gone to verify the specifics, and the details of the incident remain unclear.
2026-08-30
U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers near Larak Island to prevent the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-08-30
After Iran launched missiles at U.S.-related targets, the U.S. military struck Larak Island; the U.S. said the related attacks caused no major damage.
2026-08-27
The U.S. military says that after months of operations, it has cleared or detonated mines in the international waters of the Strait of Hormuz and opened shipping lanes free of the mine threat.
Location: Strait of Hormuz ·
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2026-08-25
President Trump announced that mines laid by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have been cleared and warned that the U.S. military is prepared to destroy any vessel found laying mines.
2026-08-11
The US military opened fire on the Villanova, a Panamanian-flagged cargo ship attempting to violate an Iranian maritime blockade, with an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter firing two Hellfire missiles to disable its steering gear.
2026-08-06
Trump stated that he hopes to give Iran a final opportunity to choose to sign a good deal, adding that he is reluctant to launch a large-scale attack on Iran.
2026-08-04
During an interview, Trump warned that if Iran withdraws from negotiations again, it will face very severe strikes, and reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened.
2026-08-03
A spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry said that Iran has not held direct negotiations with the United States, but is working with Oman to reach an understanding on ensuring shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-08
The US stated that Iran attacked merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and violated the Memorandum of Understanding of June 18, subsequently striking Iranian command and control centers, radar, and other military facilities.
2026-08
It is reported that the agreement between Iran and Oman regarding the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has entered its final stage, with both sides reaching a principled consensus on issues such as maritime traffic entry and exit routes.
2026-07-31
After the U.S. military launched attacks on Iran, Iranian forces carried out strikes; the Jordanian military intercepted five Iranian missiles, and Iran also struck a building belonging to a Chinese company in northern Kuwait.
2026-07-30
The U.S. military launched fierce strikes on Iran, with targets including command centers of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as well as missile and drone facilities.
2026-07-29
Reuters reported that China and Iran signed a contract for three to four hundred sets of portable air defense missiles; the Chinese side responded that the U.S. accusations are groundless.
2026-07-23
As of July 23, the U.S. military has continued to blockade Iranian ports and oil terminals, forcing 12 merchant ships to reroute and disabling one vessel.
2026-07-23
On the night of July 23, US Central Command launched airstrikes against targets including Iranian military command centers and drone storage facilities, while Tehran and its militia allies fired missiles and drones at four regional countries.
2026-07-22
Trump said that for every time Iran fires on a commercial ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz, the United States will bomb and destroy a bridge or a power plant in Iran.
2026-07-22
U.S. Central Command stated that U.S. forces struck Tehran's military operations centers, maritime operations facilities, aircraft hangars, drone storage facilities, and military logistics infrastructure.
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.
2026-07-17
On July 17, Iran launched an attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, killing 3 US soldiers and wounding 4 others. It was the first US casualty since the ceasefire in April, showing a significant improvement in the precision of Iran's strikes.
2026-07-16
US Central Command said US forces struck an Iranian command center, air defense facilities, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities, including targets near the port of Bandar Abbas.
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
Iranian forces threatened to disrupt other oil export corridors near the Strait of Hormuz and continued to strike Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan; the countries concerned said they had thwarted Iranian air threats.
2026-07-16
Iran said it would not allow the United States to interfere in the affairs of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a red line; the Iranian military also threatened to disrupt other oil export corridors in the region.
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran ·
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2026-07-16
The U.S. military resumed its naval blockade of Iran, forcing 3 commercial ships that tried to bypass the blockade to change course and disabling another vessel that refused to comply with orders.
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
The US military has stepped up military operations after resuming the blockade of Iran, carrying out strikes against Iran during the daytime for the first time in three months.
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.
2026-07-15
U.S. Central Command said that after the U.S. military resumed the blockade of Iran, it ordered two commercial ships that attempted to bypass the blockade to change course.
2026-07-15
U.S. Central Command said Iranian forces launched missiles and drones at countries in the region over the past 7 days, attacking civilians and 7 commercial ships, killing, injuring, or leaving more than 10 crew members dead, missing, or wounded.
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2026-07-15
Iran launched new missile and drone attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. Jordan said it intercepted 3 missiles, while Kuwait and Bahrain also reported intercepting or shooting down Iranian drones and airstrikes.
2026-07-14
US Central Command announced that US forces struck Iranian military targets in Bushehr, Bandar Abbas and other locations, hitting air defense systems, missile and drone facilities, and maritime capabilities.
2026-07-14
The US military restarted its naval blockade of Iran at midnight in Tehran, with the operation carried out simultaneously with a new round of airstrikes.
2026-07-14
The United States has imposed a naval blockade on ships traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, with the blockade taking effect at midnight Tehran time on July 14.
2026-07-14
Iran fired missiles at regional countries and struck two ships, killing one sailor and injuring eight others.
2026-07-13
Trump announced the resumption of a naval blockade on Iranian ports and oil terminals, and said the United States would take control of the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran's attacks on ships.
2026-07-13
U.S. Central Command said that 3 unmanned surface vessels attacked Bandar Abbas on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz and an Iranian Navy vessel maintenance base.
2026-07-13
On July 13, 2026, US President Trump announced the resumption of a naval blockade of Iran, banning Iran-related trade vessels from transiting the Strait of Hormuz and imposing an additional 20% safe-passage fee on other commercial vessels.
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.
2026-07-10
As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, Tehran held a funeral for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei. China announced that Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress He Wei would attend on behalf of China.
2026-07-08
After Iran attacked three merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, the U.S. announced new strikes against Iran, stating the operation aims to ensure freedom of navigation.
2026-07-08
Trump announced the wholesale revocation of sanctions waivers for Iranian crude oil, after which more than 80 targets along Iranian routes were bombed.
2026-07-08
Iran seized a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, causing international oil prices to rise.
2026-07-07
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran after Iranian regime forces attacked a vessel, saying the action was retaliation for the related operations.
2026-07-07
Forces of the Iranian regime attacked three vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, an action the United States said violated the interim ceasefire agreement.
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.
2026-07-03
China sent He Wei, Chairman of the Chinese Peasants' and Workers' Democratic Party, to mourn Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei rather than a high-level delegation, reflecting Beijing's strategic adjustment in international relations.
2026-07
The U.S. military struck Iranian military command centers, air defense facilities, coastal surveillance facilities, naval forces, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks for the ninth consecutive night.
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
During the NATO summit, Iran attacked three commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States immediately launched strikes, and Iran subsequently claimed it had attacked U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
2026-07
The program said that the U.S. recently bombed Iranian targets again, destroying 6 bridges, 4 boats and 4 warships, and striking targets including a police station.
2026-07
The United States launched a new round of military strikes against Iran; the video claims that four Iranian boats were sunk during the operation.
2026-07
During the ongoing Iran-related conflict, bridges and power stations came under attack, which the program categorized as part of the military confrontation between the United States and Iran.
2026-07
Trump launched a first round of strikes on Iran, but the program said the strikes were not forceful enough and failed to destroy the intended targets in one go, leaving the situation of continuing to deal with the Iran issue.
2026-07
The U.S. military says Iranian forces have attacked more than 30 commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz over the past 3 months, with at least 3 ships struck in that single week.
Location: Strait of Hormuz, Iran ·
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2026-06-30
The video claims that Iran's Khamenei has already died.
2026-06-29
Iran launched a drone attack on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, violating a ceasefire agreement signed between the US and Iran on June 18. In response, the US military struck Iranian missile and drone storage facilities.
2026-06-28
The Fars News Agency, subordinate to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, published an editorial explicitly stating that Iran must have nuclear weapons to ensure national security.
2026-06-27
On Friday evening, the US military carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile and drone storage facilities as well as coastal radar stations in response to an Iranian drone attack on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-06-26
The US stated that Iran's attacks on merchant ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz violated the memorandum of understanding reached on June 18, and conducted retaliatory strikes against Iranian command and control centers, radar, and other military facilities.
2026-06-25
Iran's first of several drone attacks on merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz triggered an escalation of armed hostilities in the Gulf region and prompted a military response from the United States.
2026-06-24
US President Trump stated that Iran has informed the United States that it has no intention of levying tolls or other fees on maritime traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, and the US and Iran are in contact regarding the safe passage of commercial vessels.
2026-06-24
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that verification work will be conducted in Iran, and the agency will cooperate with Tehran to determine specific implementation methods.
2026-06-18
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point interim agreement, and Iran reiterated that it will not acquire or develop nuclear weapons.
2026-06-18
The United States and Iran signed an interim peace agreement on June 18.
2026-06-17
Iran and the United States signed a temporary peace agreement in June and subsequently held indirect technical-level talks in Doha.
2026-05-08
U.S. Central Command stated that a U.S. Navy F/A-18 fighter jet struck the funnels of the cruise ships Starfish 3 and Sevda, which were attempting to violate the U.S. blockade and enter an Iranian port, causing them to lose power.
2026-05-08
Iranian officials stated that they seized a Barbados-flagged tanker, Ocean Koi, carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel is managed by a company in Pudong, Shanghai, and had previously been sanctioned by the United States.
2026-05-04
The cruise ship JV Innovation, flying the Marshall Islands flag and leased and owned by a Chinese company, was attacked by Iran's Revolutionary Guard at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, with Chinese crew members on board.
2026-03-11
According to the interview, the United Nations passed the relevant resolution in March 2026, with over 140 member states together with the United States condemning Iran's attack on neighboring countries and restricting navigation of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-03
In March, Brent crude surged directly to a two-year high of $119 amid panic over a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-02-28
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched joint airstrikes against Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guard subsequently announced a ban on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil prices surpassed $100 in March, at one point rising to $126.
2026-02-28
The United States and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran, which Trump subsequently defended.
2026-02-28
The United States and Israel began military action against Iran on February 28, causing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and fluctuations in international oil prices.
2026-02-28
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the first few hours after the start of the military operation on February 28.
2026-02-06
Representatives of the United States and Iran continued negotiations in Muscat, Oman.
2026-02
In late February 2026, the United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury,” further devastating Iran’s nuclear facilities and military-industrial system, sharply reducing Iran’s value as an anti-U.S. strategic pivot.
2025-06-22
On June 22, 2025 (evening of the 21st, US Eastern Time), the US military struck Iran’s Fordow and other nuclear facilities using B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs, under the operation codenamed “Midnight Hammer.”
2025-06-13
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched large-scale airstrikes against Iran, and the Twelve-Day War broke out.
2025-06
In June 2025, the United States and Israel jointly launched "Operation Midnight Hammer," heavily damaging Iran's enriched uranium facilities, weakening its military-industrial system and weapons stockpiles, and shaking its strategic credibility as a potential nuclear-armed state.
2023
In 2023, Iran was formally brought into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, further incorporated into the regional security cooperation architecture led by China.
2021-03
China and Iran signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with China committing to provide approximately $400 billion in long-term infrastructure and energy investments under the framework of the Belt and Road.
2019-06-20
On June 20, 2019, Iran shot down a U.S. military RQ-4 drone. Trump at one point approved a retaliatory strike, but called it off that night before the operation began, saying the expected casualties would be disproportionate compared with the downed drone.
2013
In 2013, while Iran was under international sanctions, Huawei smuggled equipment through Xintong, a shell company in Iran, whose employees used Huawei email addresses and ID badges. Meng Wanzhou later confessed to this matter in exchange for an agreement not to be prosecuted.
1979
During the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Khomeini formed a united front with leftists, liberals and communists to overthrow the Pahlavi dynasty; after seizing power, he gradually marginalized and purged the communists, and around 1983 he massively banned the leaders of the Communist Party of Iran, establishing a theocratic regime.