US renews Iran attacks, Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz

Agence France Presse 06/11/2026

WASHINGTON, United States — The United States launched a new wave of attacks against Iran on Wednesday night as efforts to end the three-month-old war sputtered, and Tehran hit back, saying it will target any ship going…

Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to war

Associated Press 06/08/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a regional war. Israeli authorities said two waves of Iranian missiles targeted…

Asian shares rise, oil prices fall as Trump hints at Iran peace talks

05/25/2026

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly gained Monday and oil prices fell after U.S. President Donald Trump said peace talks with Iran are progressing. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 3.1% in morning trading to 65,321.56. Meanwhile, Australia’s…

Iran, US nearing framework to end conflict, officials say

Associated Press 05/24/2026

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The United States and Iran are nearing agreement on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, according to two regional officials and a diplomat on Saturday, even as Washington considers launching additional…

Tensions flare near Strait of Hormuz as ship is seized, another is sunk

Associated Press 05/15/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ship anchored off the United Arab Emirates was seized and taken toward Iran and another — a cargo ship near Oman — sank after being attacked, authorities said Thursday, as tensions…

Trump dismisses Iran peace terms as Tehran threatens fresh strikes

Agence France Presse 05/11/2026

WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed Iran’s conditions for ending the Middle East conflict as “totally unacceptable,” increasing fears that fighting could resume after weeks of diplomatic talks. Earlier in the day, Iran…

US fights to reopen Strait of Hormuz as UAE comes under attack

Associated Press 05/05/2026

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats targeting civilian ships as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. The United Arab Emirates,…

Iran seeks war’s end in 30 days; Trump expresses doubts

Adam Schreck and Melanie Lidman 05/03/2026

Iran’s latest proposal to the United States calls for issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire, according to Iran’s state-linked media.…

Trump reviewing Iran’s new, 14-point proposal to end the war

Aamer Madhani, Cara Anna, Sarah El Deeb 05/03/2026

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal. …

Trump ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end the war

Collin Binkley, Munir Ahmed, Toqa Ezzidin 05/02/2026

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries, saying Friday he still was not satisfied while blaming Iran’s “fractured” leadership.…

Iran makes new offer as peace talks with US stall

05/01/2026

Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday. …

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

04/28/2026

Washington, United States–Efforts to end the Middle East war appeared at a standstill on Tuesday, with the US considering Tehran’s latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms. Iran…

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