Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Rising US Tensions
Iran warns it may close the Strait of Hormuz if the US continues its naval blockade, escalating tensions over the vital global shipping route.
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UN Warns Against Targeting Civilians as Global Tensions Flare in 2026
UN condemns targeting of civilians amid rising US-Iran tensions over Strait of Hormuz, urges diplomatic solutions in 2026.
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Iran’s IRGC claims it shot down a US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, escalating tensions amid ongoing regional conflict. No US response yet.
Iran’s IRGC Labels US, Israeli Universities as Targets Amid Escalating Tensions
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Iran Rejects US Proposal as Trump Extends Energy Attack Deadline; Regional Tensions Escalate
Iran rejects a US proposal amid escalating Middle East tensions, while Trump extends an energy attack pause. Regional conflicts displace thousands as global markets react.
Iran’s IRGC Blocks US-Allied Ships in Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran’s IRGC enforces maritime ban against US-allied vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions and risking global energy supply chains.
Iran Vows Retaliation as Trump Issues 48-Hour Strait of Hormuz Ultimatum
Iran threatens to target US infrastructure in the Gulf after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
Iran Claims Downing of US F-15 Amid Escalating Tensions
Iran’s army reports targeting a US F-15 fighter jet in southern airspace amid escalating conflict with the US and Israel, marking the latest in a series of aerial engagements.
Iran Threatens Total Closure of Strait of Hormuz Amid US Tensions
Iran warns of closing the Strait of Hormuz and targeting regional energy infrastructure if the US attacks its power plants, escalating tensions in 2026.
Iran Warns of Regional Energy Crisis Amid Escalating US Tensions
Iran warns attacks on energy facilities could trigger regional destruction and prolonged oil price surges amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
F-35’s First Combat Damage Exposes Stealth Jet Vulnerabilities in Iran Skies
The first confirmed combat damage to a US F-35 over Iran reveals vulnerabilities in stealth technology, raising questions about the jet’s survivability in modern conflicts.
Gulf States Reassess US Military Presence Amid Rising Tensions
As Iran targets US bases in the Gulf, analysts question the strategic costs for regional hosts. Trita Parsi examines shifting alliances in 2026.
Iran Claims Strikes on US Bases as Regional Tensions Soar
Iran claims missile strikes on US bases while Israel intensifies operations in Iran, escalating regional tensions. Military readiness and emergency budgets come under spotlight.
US Strikes Iranian Oil Hub, Hormuz Crisis Deepens
US airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global energy markets and regional stability.
Iran Asserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Iran maintains control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, keeping it open to international shipping except for US, Israeli, and allied vessels amid escalating regional tensions.
Iran’s IRGC Launches Missile Strikes on US Bases, Tightens Strait Control
Iran’s IRGC claims missile and drone strikes on US bases while asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions in March 2026.
Iran Vows Retaliation After Alleged US Strikes Near Strategic Islands
Iran threatens retaliation against US military sites in UAE following alleged missile strikes near Abu Musa and Kharg Island, escalating regional tensions.
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