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Trump Halts Attack on Iran Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions; No Resolution in Sight

United States President Donald Trump delays military action against Iran following regional requests, while Iran maintains control over key shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM

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Trump Cancels Planned Military Strike on Iran, Cites Progress in Negotiations

US President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of a planned large-scale military attack on Iran, attributing the decision to progress in talks and requests from Iran and Middle East countries.

Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 AM

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi met with HE Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran during his official visit at the Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. 6 May 2021. Photo Credit: Dean Calma / IAEA Iranian Delegation: HE Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Ambassador Kazem Gharib Abadi, Resident Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the IAEA IAEA: Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA Director General Massimo Aparo, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Safeguards Mark Bassett, Special Assistant to the DG for Nuclear Safety and Security and Safeguards

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Iran Warns US Against ‘Adventurous Action,’ Promises Decisive Retaliation

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi cautioned the US against fresh attacks, signaling strong regional repercussions amid ongoing tensions.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 11:07 PM

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Reporter Max Blumenthal Faces Targeting by Trump Ally Laura Loomer Ahead of US Return

Max Blumenthal reports being singled out at the airport after online threats from Laura Loomer, following his coverage of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral.

Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 5:11 PM

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Iran Warns of Retaliation Amid US Threats to Strike Energy Sites

Iranian officials caution against escalating conflict as US contemplates operations targeting Tehran’s power infrastructure.

Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 1:10 PM

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U.S. and Israel Plan Major Strikes on Iran’s Energy Infrastructure, Sources Say

Multiple sources report that the U.S. and Israel are preparing the most significant attacks yet targeting Iran’s energy-related sites, following repeated threats from President Trump.

CBS Politics | Aug 1, 2026, 2:47 AM

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Iran and Russia Strengthen Informal Alliances Amid Ongoing Conflicts

Despite economic and military pressures, Iran and Russia continue to receive support from allied partners, challenging American influence in the Middle East and beyond.

The Hill | Jul 31, 2026, 3:22 PM

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Iran Rejects Trump’s Frozen Funds Compensation Plan, Warns of Hormuz Transit Ban

Iran dismisses US President Donald Trump’s proposal to compensate ships damaged by Iran in the Gulf using frozen Iranian funds, with IRGC issuing a warning to vessels accepting such payments.

Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 3:47 PM

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Iran Claims Control of Strait of Hormuz Following Weekend Ceasefire Pause

After a weekend pause in military strikes, Iran asserts control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and reports no new attacks amid ongoing conflict with the U.S.

The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 12:42 PM

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Republican Senators Question Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Leadership Amid Prolonged Iran Conflict

GOP senators express waning confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as the Iran war continues without resolution, citing unanticipated regional threats and escalating costs.

The Hill | Jul 27, 2026, 10:37 AM

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Iran’s Economy Faces Challenges as US-Iran Conflict Expands Beyond Strait of Hormuz

Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.

Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Donald Trump warns Iran of intensified U.S. military action following recent attacks, while the administration’s ultimate goals and conditions for ending the conflict remain uncertain.

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Trump Vows Iran Will Pay Amid Unclear End to Military Strikes

President Donald Trump warns Iran of intensified U.S. military action following recent attacks, while the administration’s ultimate goals and conditions for ending the conflict remain uncertain.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:23 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating The Trump administration intensifies strikes against Iran with the goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but conditions for ending the conflict remain undefined.

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Trump Warns Iran Will Pay Amid Unclear End to Military Campaign

The Trump administration intensifies strikes against Iran with the goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but conditions for ending the conflict remain undefined.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 5:00 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Trump warns Iran of intensified U.S. military strikes following attacks on U.S. forces, while the administration’s ultimate goals and conditions for ending the conflict remain undefined.

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Trump Vows Iran Will Pay Amid Unclear Endgame for Strait of Hormuz Conflict

President Trump warns Iran of intensified U.S. military strikes following attacks on U.S. forces, while the administration’s ultimate goals and conditions for ending the conflict remain undefined.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 4:49 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating President Trump warns Iran of intensified military action while the administration focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear conditions set for ending the conflict.

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Trump Vows Iran Will Pay Amid Unclear End to U.S. Strikes

President Trump warns Iran of intensified military action while the administration focuses on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with no clear conditions set for ending the conflict.

Fox News Latest | Jul 24, 2026, 4:38 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Several executions have been carried out in Iran this week as part of a campaign targeting those accused of fomenting unrest and espionage during the ongoing conflict with the United States.

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Iran’s Judiciary Announces Executions Amid Security Crackdown Following 2025 War

Several executions have been carried out in Iran this week as part of a campaign targeting those accused of fomenting unrest and espionage during the ongoing conflict with the United States.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 5:16 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Executions linked to recent protests are part of Iran’s campaign against alleged infiltrators amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.

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Iran’s Judiciary Announces Executions Amid Unrest and Security Crackdown

Executions linked to recent protests are part of Iran’s campaign against alleged infiltrators amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.

Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:52 PM

Grounded editorial scene illustrating Former President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is not finished with Iran and suggested an underground nuclear site could be the next military focus.

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Trump Warns US May Target Iran's Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Complex Soon

Former President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is not finished with Iran and suggested an underground nuclear site could be the next military focus.

France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 4:40 AM

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Senator Jon Ossoff Challenges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on U.S. Victory Claims in Iran

A debate unfolded on July 22, 2026, over the U.S. military's success in Iran following Operation Epic Fury, with Senator Ossoff questioning Defense Secretary Hegseth's characterization of the outcome.

The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 3:25 AM

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US and Iran Escalate Strikes Amid Concerns Over Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure

The United States and Iran continue a cycle of attacks targeting each other’s strategic and civilian sites, raising international legal and humanitarian concerns.

Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 4:31 PM

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Since Islamabad MoU: Escalation in US-Iran Conflict Shakes Gulf Region

The unraveling of the June 17 Islamabad memorandum of understanding has led to intensified hostilities between the US and Iran, closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and regional economic and political repercussions.

Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 2:31 PM

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Iran Targets Kuwait’s Power and Water Infrastructure in Gulf Attack

Iranian strikes have hit Kuwait’s power and water desalination facilities, raising concerns for Kuwait and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 10:51 AM

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US Military Conducts Ninth Night of Air Strikes on Iran; One US Soldier Killed in Iraq

A US service member died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone, marking the third US soldier killed since the ceasefire ended and prompting renewed US strikes on Iran.

France 24 English | Jul 20, 2026, 12:38 AM

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