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IRGC Forces Tanker to Turn Back in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps turned back a commercial tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, per a UKMTO incident report. Details on vessel identity and cargo remain unconfirmed.
What the Sept. 14 Iran Strike on Marines Changed in Hormuz
Officials say an Iranian missile hit a nonmilitary vessel carrying eight Marines on Sept. 14. The report surfaced Sept. 28. Here is what is known and what remains unclear.
Treasury Sanctions Iran's Auto, Rail and Steel Networks
New Treasury and State Department sanctions hit Iran's largest automaker and state rail operator, part of a campaign to cut off remaining industrial revenue as US military pressure builds in the Gulf.
Iran's IRGC Tells US Voters to 'Wake Up' in Open Letter
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps published a 25-page open letter urging Americans to vote out Trump-era politicians, disputing US nuclear-strike claims and Hormuz leverage.
IRGC Spokesperson Calls Trump a 'Big Liar' on Iran Nuclear Claims
An IRGC spokesperson said Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons and accused Trump of misleading Americans, as Tehran separately threatens Mideast infrastructure strikes.
Oil Rebounds After Trump Rejects Iran Hormuz Deal, Expects New Talks
Oil prices rebounded after President Trump rejected Iran's Hormuz offer, though he says he still expects new talks. Tehran says it will not back down from its demands.
Iran Strikes Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Targeting Kurdish Groups
Iran struck the Kurdistan region of Iraq on Thursday, targeting Kurdish dissident groups, the latest in a campaign of over 1,000 drone and missile strikes since February.
IRGC Brigadier General Killed in Armed Clash Near Iran-Pakistan Border
Senior IRGC commander Brig.-Gen. Hossein Zarifi was killed in clashes with armed gunmen in southeastern Iran near the Pakistan border, Jerusalem Post reports.
Projectile Strikes Tanker Entering the Strait of Hormuz
A projectile struck a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz on September 21, AP News reports, in the latest kinetic incident at the world's most critical oil shipping chokepoint.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Shot Down U.S. MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its new air defense system intercepted and destroyed a U.S. MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, the second such claim in recent days.
Iran's IRGC Navy Strikes Togo-Flagged Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the vessel was making an 'illegal passage,' per Middle East Eye and Times of Israel.
IRGC Strikes Togo-Flagged Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC Navy struck a Togo-flagged oil tanker it said was attempting an illegal passage through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating naval tensions at the critical chokepoint.
IRGC Tries to Seize U.S. Navy Drone; Two Iranian Boats Destroyed
The IRGC attempted to capture a U.S. naval drone in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14; a U.S. airstrike destroyed both Iranian boats, killing most of the crew.
Brent Crude Tops $100 as Hormuz Tanker War Squeezes Global Supply
International crude benchmarks have crossed $100 as Strait of Hormuz throughput collapses to one-fifth of pre-war levels, forcing refiners worldwide to absorb higher costs.
Iran Claims Two U.S. Drones Downed Near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says it intercepted two advanced MQ-1 drones near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday; CENTCOM is actively disputing separate IRGC claims about the same waterway.
IRGC Claims It Shot Down U.S. MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its aerospace units tracked and downed a U.S. MQ-1 drone over Hormuz on Monday. CENTCOM has not confirmed or denied the claim.
IRGC Claims Supertanker El Gaia Hit Hormuz Mines; CENTCOM Disputes
Iran's IRGC says the Panama-flagged supertanker El Gaia struck naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz and caught fire. U.S. CENTCOM is publicly disputing the account.
Iran's IRGC Says It Shot Down U.S. MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC announced Monday its aerospace forces tracked and shot down a U.S. MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, the latest direct military incident in the strategic waterway.
Supertanker on Fire After Hitting Mines in Strait of Hormuz
An oil supertanker caught fire after striking naval mines in a restricted zone south of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC confirmed via state-affiliated media.
IRGC Strikes US Unmanned Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Two Ships Hit
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a US unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz Friday; UKMTO confirmed projectiles struck two additional ships off Oman.
IRGC Attacks US Unmanned Vessel in Hormuz Strait; Two Ships Hit
Iran's IRGC struck a U.S. unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday; U.K. maritime authorities confirmed projectiles hit two ships off Oman.
UKMTO: Projectiles Strike Two Ships Off Oman as IRGC Claims Hormuz Drone Attack
UK Maritime Trade Operations confirms projectiles hit two vessels off Oman on Sept. 11, as Iran's IRGC claims it attacked a U.S. unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC Claims Navy Targeted U.S. Sea Drone in Strait of Hormuz
IRGC said Thursday its navy targeted a U.S. unmanned surface vessel in the Strait of Hormuz in the latest direct US-Iran military confrontation in the strategic waterway.
Iran Claims Strikes on 10 Ships Near Hormuz; Oil Tops $100
Iran says it attacked 10 vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, including two U.S. ships and eight oil tankers, after the U.S. military sank five Iranian tankers. Oil crossed $100 a barrel.
Iran Fires 20 Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Base in Jordan; 18 Intercepted
Iran's IRGC launched 20 ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in Jordan Tuesday. Jordanian air defenses destroyed 18; the fate of two unintercepted missiles is unconfirmed.
U.S. Strikes IRGC Tankers Again After Iran Targets Navy Warship
The U.S. struck multiple IRGC-linked oil tankers for a second time Tuesday after Iran launched more attempted missile attacks at a U.S. Navy warship, AP confirmed.
U.S. Forces Strike Multiple Iranian Tankers Near Kharg Island
A U.S. official confirmed American forces struck multiple IRGC-linked Iranian tankers near Kharg Island and Jask port, escalating the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
IRGC Says It Shot Down US MQ-1 Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed Tuesday it destroyed a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz, while separately claiming capture of a US underwater drone nearby.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Shot Down US Drone Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps says it destroyed a US MQ-1 drone flying over the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, according to state media outlet Tasnim News Agency.
IRGC Warns of Blasts Near Nuclear Hub; IAEA Blind for Over a Year
Iran's IRGC warns of explosions near a major nuclear facility as IAEA chief Grossi tells the Board of Governors the agency has been completely blind to Iran's nuclear program for over a year.
Iran Claims Missile Strikes on U.S. Ships, Oil Tankers in Hormuz
Iran's IRGC says it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer and struck six vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating for earlier U.S. strikes.
IRGC Claims Missile Strikes on U.S. Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC claimed it fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer and targeted six ships in the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for prior U.S. strikes.
Iran's IRGC Dismisses Isfahan Nuclear Strike Reports as False
Iran's IRGC dismissed as 'completely false' reports of a strike on Isfahan nuclear facilities, as fighting escalated in the Strait of Hormuz and Israel struck southern Lebanon.
U.S. Strikes Three Iranian Tankers After IRGC Missiles Target Navy Warships
CENTCOM confirms it struck three Iranian crude oil carriers in the Strait of Hormuz after the IRGC fired ballistic missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier and destroyer, both of which evaded the attack.
US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers After IRGC Attacks US Warships
CENTCOM confirms US forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers in the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships.
Iran Strikes US Ships and Tankers in Hormuz Retaliation, IRGC Claims
Iran's IRGC says its navy targeted three US-affiliated ships and three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring the number of Iranian vessels the US struck earlier Saturday.
US Strikes Three Iranian Tankers; Hegseth Threatens Full Fleet
US Central Command confirmed striking three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday. Defense Secretary Hegseth warned the full Iranian tanker fleet is at risk of future strikes.
US Strikes Three Iranian Tankers After IRGC Missile Attack on Warships
U.S. Central Command struck three Iranian crude oil carriers Saturday after Iran's IRGC launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sea Mines Disable Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Says
Iran's IRGC says two oil tankers struck sea mines and were disabled in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, deepening a naval crisis in the critical global shipping lane.
Two Oil Tankers Disabled by Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz, IRGC Says
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says two oil tankers struck sea mines and were disabled in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as shipping traffic craters amid escalating US-Iran strikes.
Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes on US Bases Across Middle East
Iran launched missiles and drones at US military bases across the region after US strikes on Iran killed at least 18 people, including children, on Wednesday.
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan in Retaliation
Iran's IRGC launched missile and drone strikes on U.S. military bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan after U.S. airstrikes reportedly killed 18 Iranians including children.
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Jordan and Kuwait; Claims Pilots Killed
Iran's IRGC struck U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Khuzestan, with the IRGC claiming American pilots were killed.
IRGC Strikes US Bases in Jordan and Iraq as Retaliation Expands
Iran's IRGC claims missile strikes on U.S. military facilities in Jordan and Iraq's Erbil; air-raid sirens confirmed in Jordan as the U.S. denies reports of pilot casualties.
US Strikes IRGC Targets in Iran; IRGC Claims Retaliatory Hits on US Bases
U.S. Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets near the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday; Iran's IRGC claimed retaliatory attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq and Jordan.
Iran Fires Missiles at U.S. Forces; Sirens Sound in Jordan
Iran's state media confirms missiles and drones launched at U.S. military positions. Air raid sirens activated in Jordan. IRGC claims large U.S. troop casualties, unconfirmed by Washington.
Supertanker Catches Fire After Striking Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC confirms an oil supertanker caught fire Monday after hitting two naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz while transiting what it called an unauthorized route.
Iran Strikes UAE Air Base With Drones, Targeting US Forces
Iran's military struck UAE's Al Minhad Air Base with drones early Monday, targeting US forces, extending retaliatory attacks beyond Jordan to a second Gulf country, Reuters reports.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes for First Time Since Late July
U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island Sunday. Iran retaliated with missile strikes at U.S. bases in Jordan, marking the first bilateral exchange in over a month.
US Forces Strike Two IRGC Launchers on Iran's Larak Island
US forces destroyed two Revolutionary Guard rocket launchers on Larak Island on Sunday after officials said the IRGC was preparing to seed the Strait of Hormuz with sea mines.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Calls U.S. Hormuz Claims 'Lies'
Iran's IRGC Navy says U.S. assurances that the Strait of Hormuz is open are lies aimed at manipulating oil prices and hiding American failures in the conflict.
IRGC Spokesman Warns U.S.: Strikes on Iran Infrastructure Will Draw Hits on American Vital Interests
Iran's Revolutionary Guard spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi says any U.S. attack on Iran's critical infrastructure will trigger heavy retaliatory strikes on American vital interests.
Trump Says Iran 'Can Do Very Bad Things,' Calls IRGC 'Still Strong'
President Trump warned Friday that Iran retains serious destructive capacity and acknowledged the IRGC remains powerful, as he declared Tehran not ready for a nuclear deal.
US Sanctions Hezbollah, Pressures China to Back Iran Economic Squeeze
Treasury redesignated Hezbollah as serving the Iranian regime under IRGC-Quds Force command as Secretary Bessent urged Beijing to support measures he says could collapse Iran's government.
Trump Turns to Kim Jong Un as Iran Talks Stall
With Iran talks deadlocked and the IRGC rejecting Washington's backchannel claims, Trump has pivoted toward Kim Jong Un — scaling back Seoul drills to open a diplomatic lane.
Drones From Iranian Territory Target Kurdistan PM's Office in Erbil
Two drones struck the Kurdistan Regional Government prime minister's office and the head of its protection agency; the KRG says the attack was launched from Iranian territory. No casualties reported.
Trump Used Kurdish Leader as Secret Backchannel to Iran's IRGC
The White House asked Kurdistan Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani to probe whether Iran's IRGC had additional demands during May peace talks, Axios reports.
Iran Says IRGC Downs US MQ-9 Drone Over Hormozgan Province
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it shot down a US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over southern Hormozgan province Friday, in the strait-adjacent airspace where earlier tanker attacks occurred.
Khamenei Names Vahidi IRGC Chief, Fills Six Senior Military Posts
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally installed Ahmad Vahidi as IRGC commander and filled five other senior military positions left vacant by Israeli and US strikes.
Iran Halts Ships in Hormuz Strait, Sending Oil Prices Higher
Tehran said it is stopping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude prices higher and raising alarms about a chokepoint that carries one-fifth of global seaborne oil.
Iran Strikes Two Tankers Under U.S. Escort in Hormuz; Trump Convenes Cabinet
Iran said it struck two tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz under U.S. Navy escort as President Trump gathered his cabinet to weigh next steps in the widening war.
IRGC Strikes US Facilities in Kuwait, Iran Says, in Retaliation for Qeshm Strike
Iran's army says it hit 'strategic US centres' in Kuwait with drones a day after American strikes on Qeshm island and other Iranian sites, Al Jazeera reports.
US Treasury Sanctions Iran Mahan Air Networks in India, China, Russia
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions against financial networks in India, China, and Russia supporting Mahan Air and the IRGC, which he called a terrorist enterprise.
Treasury Sanctions Networks in China, India, and Russia Supporting Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC
The U.S. Treasury targeted six entities and individuals across four countries for enabling Mahan Air and an IRGC front company implicated in targeting U.S. and Israeli assets.
Iran Claims IRGC Missiles Destroyed Three U.S. F-35s at Jordan Air Base
The IRGC claimed ballistic missiles struck Al-Azraq Air Base in eastern Jordan, destroying three F-35 fighters — an assertion that neither the Pentagon nor Jordan has confirmed.
Oil Tanker Ablaze in Hormuz as Iran Claims IRGC Forced Vessels to Retreat
An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Iran claimed IRGC naval forces compelled two commercial vessels to withdraw from the critical waterway.
IRGC Attacks US Forces in Jordan in First Strike Since Trump's Pause
The IRGC fired missiles at US forces in Jordan on Tuesday, the first confirmed Iranian attack since Trump suspended the US strike campaign against Tehran.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Stopped Four Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its naval forces barred four ships from transiting Hormuz in 24 hours, adding maritime pressure to the first pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
Iran Airlifted IRGC Commanders, Missile Gear to Houthis, Sources Say
Four sources told Reuters that Iran flew IRGC personnel and missile equipment from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, a previously unreported transfer amid U.S. strikes on Iran.
Iranian Officer Killed in Reported U.S. Strike on Tabriz
Iran's Fars news agency identifies the officer as Mahdad Pashae, killed Monday in a reported U.S. strike on Tabriz — the first confirmed hit on the northwestern city in the current conflict.
Iran Claims U.S. Struck Nuclear Site as War Expands to Jordan
Tehran says U.S. strikes hit a nuclear facility under construction and civilian sites; an Iranian missile reached Jordan's Aqaba port for the first time in the current conflict.
IRGC Claims Strike on Two Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its forces hit two oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, with BBC and ABC reporting explosions aboard two ships in the waterway.
US Strikes Iran for Ninth Night; IRGC Hits Kuwait, Bahrain, Syria
CENTCOM says US forces struck Iranian targets for a ninth consecutive night as air-raid sirens sounded in Kuwait and Bahrain following IRGC retaliation.
U.S. Hits Iran for 8th Night; Iranian Drones Strike U.S. Base in Kuwait
U.S. forces struck Iran for an eighth consecutive night as Iran fired drones at a U.S. military position in Kuwait and Washington issued a Worldwide Caution alert.
U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran After Deaths in Jordan
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that President Trump has directed new airstrikes against Iran hours after CENTCOM confirmed two American service members were killed in Jordan.
CENTCOM Confirms Two U.S. Troops Killed, One Missing in Jordan Strike
U.S. Central Command said Saturday that two service members were killed and one is missing after Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps struck a U.S. base in Jordan on Friday.
IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Saturday it launched a 'simultaneous' missile and drone strike against a U.S. base in Jordan, marking a claimed direct escalation against American personnel.
Water Infrastructure Under Attack as US-Iran Conflict Widens
Iran struck Kuwait's main desalination plant while US airstrikes cut water to 10,000 Iranians, marking a dangerous expansion in the seventh night of fighting.
Brent Crude Hits One-Month High as Hormuz Tanker Traffic Collapses
Brent hit $85.92 Friday — a one-month high — as IRGC attacks on Hormuz radar sites and Washington's Iran sanctions deadline drained tanker traffic to two-month lows.
Trump Threatens Iran Power Grid as U.S. Strikes Enter Seventh Night
The U.S. military completed seven straight nights of Iran strikes as Trump warned of imminent attacks on power plants and bridges if Tehran refuses to return to the negotiating table.
IRGC Threatens Full-Scale Offensive as Iran Declares Peace Deal Void
Iran's top military adviser warned the US of 'full-scale offensive operations' within 48-72 hours, as Tehran formally declared its June ceasefire memorandum void.
Kuwait Confirms Material Damage to Vital Facilities From Iranian Strikes
Kuwait's defence ministry said Iranian strikes hit a number of vital facilities and caused material damage, Reuters reported Thursday — the first on-record Gulf-government damage confirmation of the current exchange.
IRGC Says It Struck US Bases in Jordan, Kuwait as Bombardment Continues
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it targeted US soldiers and communications systems in Jordan and Kuwait, as Iranian fire also hit Bahrain during a widening exchange with US forces.
US Sanctions Network That Armed IRGC Through Italy and Russia
Washington targeted a covert procurement network that used aviation and logistics companies in Iran, Italy, and Russia to source arms and drone components for the IRGC.
IRGC Says It Struck US Forces in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday it attacked US forces in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, as reports emerged of explosions in Kuwait and drone strikes on US troops in Jordan.
US Strikes Dozens of Iran Sites; Iran Hits Bahrain, Kuwait Bases
U.S. forces struck dozens of Iranian sites Monday, killing one and wounding seven in Isfahan. Iran's IRGC retaliated by hitting American facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.
Oman Summons Iran Envoy Over Drone Strikes on Musandam, Batinah
Muscat formally protested Iranian drone strikes on Omani territory in the Musandam exclave and al-Batinah governorate, state media reported Sunday, marking a sharp break with Tehran.
US Strikes Target Iran Missile Systems Near Hormuz; Trump Reveals Near-Deal
American forces struck Iranian missile systems around the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday as Trump disclosed the two nations had nearly reached a diplomatic agreement before hostilities escalated.
Iranian Navy Lieutenant Killed in Overnight US Strikes, Tehran Says
Iranian state media on Sunday identified Lt. Hamidreza Dehghani of the Islamic Republic navy as killed in overnight US strikes — the first named military death of this exchange.
Iran Fires Missiles and Drones at US Bases Across Six Gulf States
Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military facilities in Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman after CENTCOM's third round of strikes. Three injured in Qatar.
CENTCOM Confirms Third Round of US Strikes on Iran After Hormuz Attack
US Central Command says American forces launched a third round of strikes on Iran on Saturday after the IRGC hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran IRGC Navy Declares Strait of Hormuz Closed
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy announced via state media that the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice, Reuters reports.
Trump Says Iran Talks Continue as He Warns of Missile Strike on Tehran
Trump confirmed U.S.-Iran talks will continue while threatening missile strikes if Tehran targets the U.S. president, even as he declared the ceasefire finished.
US Sanctions Iran, IRGC-Linked Entities Over Hormuz Attacks
The U.S. Treasury has imposed a fresh sanctions package targeting Iran and IRGC-linked entities in response to recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Warns U.S. Will 'Probably' Strike Iran Again Wednesday Night
Speaking at NATO's Ankara summit, Trump said the U.S. will likely hit Iran again Wednesday night, days after strikes on Bandar Abbas and Iranian attacks on Gulf bases and tankers.
Brent Crude Spikes to $76 After US Revokes Iran Oil Export Waiver
Oil prices jumped more than 5% after the US revoked Iran's oil export waiver and IRGC drones struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, deepening the ceasefire collapse.
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After Hormuz Tanker Attacks
Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire 'over' at NATO's Ankara summit after Iranian forces struck a Qatari LNG tanker and a Saudi crude ship in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7.
Iran Strikes U.S. Bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, Threatens to Halt Ceasefire Talks
Iran's IRGC struck 85 U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on July 8 and threatened to suspend MOU negotiations, putting the 60-day Islamabad ceasefire under its gravest stress.
U.S. Confirms Strikes on Iranian Missile Sites After Hormuz Attacks
CENTCOM confirmed retaliatory strikes on Iranian anti-ship missile sites and port facilities after Tehran attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Inside the Hormuz 'Arrangements' Dispute Stalling the US-Iran Halt
Iran's Foreign Minister blamed altered Hormuz arrangements, not the US strikes, for resumed hostilities — making the arrangements question the technical talks' core bottleneck.
The Halt Holds at Hour 18. Its Verification Tests Have Not.
Tehran has issued no on-record confirmation. No commercial tanker has transited Hormuz. The Oman working group has not spoken. What needs to move before Tuesday.
Tehran Has Not Confirmed the Halt: Why That Silence Matters
Iran's three public channels — Foreign Ministry, IRGC, and the Supreme Leader's office — must each move in the same direction before Tehran can confirm the halt on the record.
What 'Complete the Job' Means: Target Logic for a Third Iran Strike
Two CENTCOM packages failed to prevent IRGC missile salvos at two Gulf bases. A third round would need to address what the first two did not.
Iran's Official Silence Through Two Cycles Is Not an Accident
Through two complete US-Iran exchange cycles, Iran's government has neither acknowledged IRGC strikes on Kuwait and Bahrain nor spoken through the Oman back-channel.
Hormuz Dark: Oil Markets Face Structural Shift as Gulf Strikes Verified
With the UN corridor suspended and IRGC strikes verified at two US Gulf bases, oil markets face a structural risk repricing heading into Monday's open.
Kuwait, Bahrain Attribute Drone, Missile Strikes to Iran
Both Gulf host states have officially attributed the overnight drone and missile attacks to Iran, AP reported, closing the verification gap on the IRGC's earlier strike claims.
IRGC Claims Missile Strikes on US Forces in Kuwait, Bahrain
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says its navy and air force launched ballistic missiles and drones at US Army positions at Kuwait's Ali Al Salem base and at US forces in Bahrain.
Iran Chose Bahrain: The IRGC's Target Is a Signal About the Coalition
The IRGC had options after CENTCOM struck Iranian soil. It chose Bahrain — where the US 5th Fleet is headquartered. That target selection is a message aimed at every Gulf state hosting US forces, not just Washington.
Iran Breaks Silence: Drones Hit Bahrain, IRGC Claims Strike on US Forces
Bahrain reported a wave of Iranian drones early Saturday and Iran's IRGC said it targeted US military in the region — the first kinetic reply to overnight CENTCOM strikes on Iranian soil.
After CENTCOM Strikes, Iran Faces Three Paths Forward
US kinetic strikes on Iranian soil Friday night put Tehran under pressure to respond — militarily, diplomatically, or silently. Each path carries costs the Versailles framework has not priced.
The Strike No One Claimed: Attribution at the Center of Hormuz Diplomacy
An unattributed projectile struck an Evergreen cargo vessel Thursday in the Strait of Hormuz. Eight days in, the Versailles framework has no named mechanism for answering who fired it — and no process for building one.
Versailles Day Eight: Both Fronts Unresolved as Strike Goes Unattributed
The framework enters Day Eight with an unattributed Hormuz cargo ship strike and Lebanon's verification gap intact — both security tracks under simultaneous pressure for the first time.
Versailles Day Seven: Cargo Ship Strike Tests the Framework
A projectile struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz Thursday evening, halting the UN evacuation plan and putting the Versailles framework under its first concrete test.
IRGC Rejects New Hormuz Route, Demands Ship Authorization
Iran's Revolutionary Guards rejected a proposed alternative shipping route and warned vessels not to transit the strait without IRGC clearance, as Oman rules out transit fees and 57 ships move under a UN plan.
IRGC Closure at Day Six: A Non-Enforcement Record and Its Costs
Six days into the IRGC's Hormuz closure declaration, zero vessels have been interdicted. What changed between day three and day six — and what the record now costs the Versailles verification window.
IOC Tanker Tender Draws No Bids as Hormuz Risk Lingers Into Day Six
India's IOC found no takers for a Gulf crude charter through Hormuz on Tuesday — the week's starkest market signal from the IRGC's three-day closure declaration.
IRGC Enforcement Gap, Day Three: Oman as the Only Open Channel
Three days after Tehran's closure declaration, selective Hormuz enforcement has left shippers in limbo and Oman's working group as the sole active diplomatic channel.
The IRGC's Closure Declaration at Three Days: The Enforcement Gap
Iran's IRGC declared the Strait closed to all vessels Saturday. Three days on, tankers are transiting. No institutional actor has addressed what the gap means.
Hormuz: What an IRGC Declaration Does and Doesn't Do
A service-arm closure call is not an operational instrument. The gap between the IRGC's Saturday Hormuz declaration and Monday's freight tape is the diagnostic.
Closed on Paper, Open on the Tape: Reading IRGC's Hormuz Call
IRGC's Saturday Hormuz closure call has not yet been matched by physical interdiction. The gap between declaration and enforcement is where the next 72 hours live.
Past the Friday Window: Hormuz Quiet, Monday Tape in Focus
The IRGC's signaled Friday reopening for the Strait of Hormuz came and went without confirmation, denial, or incident. Saturday's silence sets the Monday open.
IRGC Silence, Not Versailles, Holds the Hormuz Reopening
Saudi Aramco's three supertankers crossed the Strait of Hormuz unchallenged Thursday. Iran's naval silence — not the Versailles signature — holds the Friday reopening.
Thursday Is the Tell Window for the Friday Hormuz and Geneva Tests
The Friday pledges live or die on what Thursday produces. A NAVCENT advisory, a Lloyd's follow-up, and a Swiss protocol note are the tells that convert deadline into fact.
What Tehran Has to Do Saturday for a Sunday Geneva Signing
A Sunday Geneva signing requires a specific set of Tehran statements over the next 24 hours. Who has to speak, who has to stay silent, and what each signal means.
UAE Paid Iran $3B–$10B to Halt Gulf Strikes, Reuters Reports
Abu Dhabi secretly paid Tehran billions to stop attacks on Emirati infrastructure even as it lobbied Washington to keep striking Iran, Reuters reports.
Iran Retaliates: IRGC Strikes US Bases in Bahrain and Jordan
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched drones and missiles at the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and a base in Jordan overnight, retaliating for US strikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
Qaani Declares Iran 'Security Belt' From Hormuz to Bab al-Mandab
IRGC-Quds Force chief Esmail Qaani has publicly lashed the Hormuz front to the Houthi Red Sea campaign under one Iranian doctrine. Washington should read it that way.
Israel, Iran Trade Overnight Strikes; IRGC Says It Hit Air Bases
Israel struck Iran's Mahshahr petrochemical complex and other targets in central and western Iran; the IRGC said it retaliated against Israeli air bases as interceptions lit up skies over Israel.
Iran Launches Missile Barrage at Israel After Beirut Strikes
IRGC fires missiles at Israel on day 100 of the war in response to Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs, as Israel closes Gaza crossings and vows to intensify operations in Lebanon.
State Approves $1.98B Counter-Drone Sale to Kuwait Hours Before Iranian Missile Strike
The State Department's approval of Roadrunner and Anvil counter-UAS interceptors for Kuwait landed within hours of Iran's seven-missile salvo at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran Fires Seven Ballistic Missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain
US Central Command says Iran launched seven ballistic missiles toward Gulf bases hours after US drone intercepts and strikes on Iranian radar sites near Qeshm Island.
CENTCOM Says US Shot Down Four Iranian Drones Near Strait of Hormuz
US forces intercepted four Iranian attack drones and struck Iranian radar sites overnight, threatening fragile ceasefire efforts and nuclear talks near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran Sets Conditions for Accepting Trump Deal
Tehran demands 50 percent of frozen assets released upon signing any MoU with Washington, while the IRGC ties regional calm to Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories.
IRGC Says Opponents Must Adapt to 'New Rules' in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard signaled a hardened posture over Strait of Hormuz transit Thursday, warning rivals to accept "new rules" as US-Iran talks stall and a House war-powers vote rattles Washington.
Trump Weighs Ending Ceasefire if US Troops Are Killed in Iran
President Trump is considering abandoning the ceasefire with Iran if American military personnel are killed, while demanding Iran surrender its enriched uranium as a condition of any deal.
US Strikes Iran's Qeshm Island; Iran Retaliates Against Kuwait, Bahrain
The US military struck a communications tower on Iran's Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, triggering warning sirens across both Gulf states.
Trump Sends Iran Deal Back for Revisions as Oil Tops $94
Trump submitted a revised Iran proposal with stricter nuclear and Hormuz provisions as Brent crude topped $94 and the IRGC warned that cooperation with hostile forces near the strait would be treated as a security threat.
Iran Submits Counter-Amendments, Rejects Trump's Ceasefire Changes
Tehran formally countered U.S. revisions to a draft ceasefire memorandum, with an Iranian source warning Trump's proposed amendments should not be read as accepted.
Iran Reopens Strike-Hit Missile Bases as IRGC Hardens Tone
Tehran has restored access to most of the underground missile facilities targeted during this year's Israeli-US strikes, according to a new report, even as IRGC commanders harden their rhetoric and back-channel talks with Washington continue.
IRGC says it downed US MQ-1 drone over Persian Gulf as talks stall
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it shot down a US MQ-1 reconnaissance drone in the Persian Gulf overnight, hours after Trump told Fox News a deal is near.
Iran unveils 27 Rajab cruise-missile attack craft as US talks drift
Tehran rolled out a new high-speed naval attack craft armed with long-range cruise missiles even as Iranian officials say several major issues remain unresolved in talks with Washington.
Iran Parliament Moves to Codify Hormuz Claim as IRGC Warns Vessels
Tehran is set to vote on a domestic law formalizing Iranian management of the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Hegseth said the US blockade remains in place.
IRGC fires on Hormuz ships as Vance says US, Iran 'very close' to deal
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps opened fire on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Friday morning, hours after Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are near a memorandum extending the 60-day ceasefire.
Iran Strike Hits Kuwait; Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman as GCC Condemns Tehran
Iran's retaliation campaign crossed into Kuwaiti territory as the GCC issued joint condemnation; hours later President Trump threatened military action against Oman, the principal US-Iran mediator.
IRGC Claims Retaliatory Strike on US Air Base After Bandar Abbas Attack
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it struck a US air base at 4:50 AM local time in response to Washington's overnight strikes near Bandar Abbas, with oil up over 2% and Hormuz transits under fire.
IRGC Bars Vessels From 'Hostile Countries' From Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard moves from a coordination regime to an explicit ban list at Hormuz, with criteria for 'hostile' undisclosed and Gulf shippers already sailing dark.
Seoul Attributes Hormuz Tanker Attack to Iran
South Korea publicly assesses Iran was likely behind a recent strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the first non-US, non-Arab government to attribute the incident.
IRGC claims 25 ships crossed Hormuz under Iranian coordination
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it shepherded 25 commercial vessels through the Strait — directly contradicting CENTCOM's account of who is governing the chokepoint.
Centcom Says US Forces Struck Inside Southern Iran in Self-Defense
Centcom spokesperson Tim Hawkins says US forces hit Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats inside southern Iran, even as explosions are reported near Bandar Abbas.
Trump Calls Iran Deal 'Largely Negotiated' as Tehran Rejects Framing
Trump says a US-Iran deal is largely negotiated with the Strait of Hormuz reopening; Iran's foreign ministry calls his framing inconsistent with reality and the IRGC dismisses his comments outright.
Vahidi, the Interpol-Wanted IRGC Chief, Is Iran's Real Veto Player
Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, sanctioned by the U.S. and on Interpol's Red Notice for the 1994 AMIA bombing, is now the hardliner driving Tehran's maximalist demands on any deal with Washington.
EU Parliament Votes 516-14 to Demand Broader Iran Sanctions
Strasbourg lawmakers passed a sweeping non-binding resolution Thursday urging EU Council action on the IRGC, Iran's judiciary and prison officials, raising the political floor for any nuclear deal.
Iran Declares Hormuz Authorisation Zone Hours After Trump Cites 'Final Stages'
Tehran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority published map coordinates for a controlled maritime zone requiring transit authorisation, hours after the US president said talks were in final stages.
Trump Says He Called Off Iran Attack at Gulf States' Request
President Trump announced Tuesday he held off a planned attack on Iran after Gulf state allies asked him to stand down, citing "serious negotiations" now under way.
G7 Sanctions Push Collides With Iran's Enrichment Red Line
The US Treasury Secretary is pressing G7 allies to adopt Washington-led sanctions on Iran as Tehran insists nuclear enrichment rights are non-negotiable, deepening the diplomatic impasse on Day 80 of the war.
U.S. Ammo Flights Land in Israel as Military Prepares for Iran
Israeli media report dozens of US cargo aircraft delivered ammunition to Tel Aviv from Germany; Israel's military is said to be preparing to join any new US strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
Iran To Reveal Hormuz Tolls Plan As Trump Warns of 'Very Bad Time'
Tehran says it will soon publish a transit-fee plan for the Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns of consequences as Seoul opposes and Beijing stays silent.
Iran Eases Hormuz Blockade as Talks Signals Emerge
Iran's Revolutionary Guards are allowing more ships through the Strait of Hormuz, state TV reported, the first partial easing since the blockade began after US-Israeli strikes.
Iran Retains 70% of Missile Stockpile, ISW Warns of Rebuilt War Capacity
ISW assessed that Iran has restored access to 30 of 33 Hormuz-region missile sites and retains roughly 70% of its pre-war stockpile, as IRGC launches major exercises and rejects the US peace plan as surrender.
IRGC Stages 'Martyr Commander' War Drills Near Tehran
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched a five-day 'Martyr Commander' exercise near Tehran as ISW warns 70% of Iran's pre-war missile stockpile and 30 of 33 Hormuz sites remain operational.
Kuwait Summons Iran Envoy Over IRGC Bubiyan Island Incursion
Kuwait formally protested to Iran after four IRGC commandos were captured on Bubiyan Island on May 3, invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter as Gulf states rallied in solidarity.
Trump Weighs Resuming Combat as Iran Ceasefire Hangs by Thread
Trump is more seriously considering resuming combat operations after Iran's ceasefire counterproposal — demanding reparations and Hormuz sovereignty — was rejected as garbage.
US Sanctions 12 Entities Routing Iranian Oil to China
Treasury designates 12 front companies across Hong Kong, UAE, and Oman as Bessent links Beijing's energy purchases to Iranian terrorism financing.
Qatar LNG Tanker Clears Hormuz in Wartime First, Hours Before Strike off Doha
Iran ran two parallel signals Sunday — clearing the QatarEnergy carrier Al Kharaitiyat for Pakistan under a Pakistan-mediated deal, then striking a UAE-flagged bulker northeast of Doha.
Bahrain Arrests 41 IRGC-Linked Suspects as Ceasefire Holds
Bahrain detained 41 individuals tied to Iran's IRGC while Washington awaits Tehran's formal response to a U.S.-drafted ceasefire memorandum of understanding.
Iran Launches Hormuz Toll Agency, Charges $2M Per Ship
Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority demands up to $2M per vessel to transit Hormuz, forcing shipping operators into a legal collision with U.S. secondary sanctions.
Iran Demands Hormuz Permits as Trump Pauses Naval Escorts
Tehran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority requires foreign ships to obtain transit permits before entering the strait, directly challenging the US position that Hormuz is international waters.
IRGC Warns of 'Long, Painful Strikes' on US Gulf Positions
A senior IRGC official threatened sustained retaliation against US Gulf-region bases if Washington launches new strikes, hours after Trump was briefed on three military options against Iran.
14 IRGC Personnel Killed in Zanjan Ordnance Blast
An explosion during an IRGC demolition operation in Zanjan province killed 14 personnel and wounded two, the largest single-incident toll since the April 7 ceasefire.
OFAC Warns: Paying Iran's Hormuz Crypto Toll Triggers Sanctions
Treasury's OFAC issued a May 1 alert warning that any payment to Iran for Hormuz transit — fiat, crypto, stablecoins, or informal swaps — exposes both US and non-US persons to sanctions.
GCC Leaders Demand Permanent Hormuz Settlement at Jeddah Summit
Gulf Cooperation Council heads of state met in Jeddah for their first in-person summit since the war began, calling for a permanent Hormuz navigation agreement as Iran's latest proposal was rejected by the US.
The IRGC and the Quds Force: who they are, what they do, why they matter
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its expeditionary arm are the actual operating engines of Iranian foreign policy. Here's the structure, the doctrine, and why understanding the IRGC matters more than tracking Iran's diplomatic statements.
What is Hezbollah? An explainer for readers new to Lebanon
The Iranian-allied Lebanese militia that's also a political party, social services network, and the largest non-state military force in the Middle East. The structure, capabilities, and the Iran relationship.