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Iran demands concessions from US as it nears Strait of Hormuz deal with Oman. Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks—AND MORE
CNN: Iran and Oman have each signaled they are close to a deal on managing the key waterway,…
August 8, 2026
Trump’s top general ‘looking for off-ramp’ from Iran war. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agree to NATO-style defense pact—AND MORE
CNN: “Caine is looking for an off ramp,” one of the sources said bluntly. Caine is not alone…
August 7, 2026
Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens. Trump angry over reports on depleted munition, believes it weakens him in Iran negotiations—AND MORE
CNN: Iran and Oman are close to finalizing a proposed framework for commercial shipping through the Strait of…
August 6, 2026
Tehran denies talks with US. Iran-Oman deal would give Tehran control of inbound traffic. Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns—AND MORE
CNN: A senior Gulf official said there is a “50-50” chance Iran and Oman will reach a deal…
August 5, 2026
Drafts of potential US-Iran agreement ‘being circulated,’ Qatar says. US used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war—AND MORE
CNN: Efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict are “in very progressive stages,” Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said, adding that…
August 4, 2026
US warns citizens across Middle East as Trump and Iran issue new threats. U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel—AND MORE
CNN: The US is planning new strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, officials said. The scope…
August 1, 2026
US plans fresh strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend. Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off $4 billion sanctions dodge—AND MORE
CNN: The United States is planning a wave of new strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend,…
July 31, 2026
Saudi Arabia says 14 countries backing maritime alliance to protect shipping routes. Shrinking weapons stockpile testing Pentagon’s sweeping new strategy—AND MORE
CNN: The Saudi defense ministry said today that 14 countries have backed the kingdom’s proposal to establish a…
July 30, 2026
More countries pulled into Iran conflict with spate of attacks. Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks—AND MORE
New York Times: The scope of the war in the Middle East widened on Wednesday, as American and…
July 29, 2026
US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iranian missile attack. Behind closed doors, Trump huddles with Netanyahu and Zelensky—AND MORE
CNN: The US military intercepted multiple ballistic missiles fired by Iran in an attempted “surprise attack” on US…
July 28, 2026
Trump backs new talks with Iran but warns more strikes could come. Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump—AND MORE
New York Times: President Trump said on Monday that there was “a good chance” a new round of…
July 27, 2026
Iran says it will halt strikes as long as US bombing pause holds. Trump wants to give U.S.-Iran talks ‘some space’ as he weighs escalation, aide says. Oman holds Hormuz transit talks—AND MORE
Reuters: Iran will halt its own attacks as long as the United States does the same, a senior…
July 26, 2026
Trump holds off on major escalation against Iran as advisers raise concerns. Iran’s best missile getting more dangerous—AND MORE
New York Times: President Trump has set aside, at least for now, plans to sharply escalate the American…
July 25, 2026
Trump mulls escalation. Iranian threat to Air Force One prompted plane swap during NATO summit. Iran’s new leader more open to pursuing nuclear weapon, U.S. intelligence says—AND MORE
CNN: President Donald Trump says the US and Iran remain in talks and that he believes Tehran is…
July 24, 2026
U.S. to impose tariffs on over 80 nations, setting new grounds for trade policy
New York Times: The tariffs will range from 10 percent to 12.5 percent and take effect at 12:01…
July 23, 2026
Trump vows to hit Iranian bridge, power plant each time Tehran strikes ships in Hormuz. Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role—AND MORE
CNN: President Donald Trump says the US will “destroy one bridge or power plant” every time Iran targets…
July 22, 2026
Hegseth says Iran war cost $37.5 billion so far as Trump seeks more funding. Israel sitting out bombing campaign in Iran—AND MORE
CNN: The war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,…
July 21, 2026
Trump warns of strong retaliation against Iran after recent US troop deaths. Iran-backed Houthis expand conflict with Red Sea blockade—AND MORE
CNN: President Donald Trump warned Iran “will pay” for three US troop deaths over the past few days.…
July 20, 2026
US launches new Iran strikes as troop deaths raise fear of wider war. Trump silent so far on Iran strategy—AND MORE
CNN: The US military has launched a ninth night of strikes against Iran, US Central Command said Sunday…
July 19, 2026
U.S. launches strikes after Iranian attack kills 2 American soldiers. Supreme Leader says US breaches show Trump’s signature is ‘worthless’—AND MORE
New York Times: Two U.S. soldiers were killed and a third service member was missing after an Iranian…
July 18, 2026