Bandar Abbas, Iran
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US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak Island in first known attack in weeks
Iran says the attack killed some civilians and is the first known US strike on Iran since late July.
August 30, 2026US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
July 18, 2026Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes
Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 16, 2026Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
July 16, 2026US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
July 13, 2026US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
July 9, 2026US strikes target Iranian military boats
The US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 8, 2026US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.
July 7, 2026On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returns
The BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first international journalists to visit the Iranian side of the strait.
July 2, 2026Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
June 16, 2026Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours - Reuters
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours Reuters
June 13, 2026Exclusive: US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says - Reuters
Exclusive: US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says Reuters
June 13, 2026Pakistan PM Sharif says in X post that final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed, working on next steps - Reuters
Pakistan PM Sharif says in X post that final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed, working on next steps Reuters
June 12, 2026Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger - Reuters
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger Reuters
June 12, 2026More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
June 11, 2026US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire - Reuters
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
June 11, 2026Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
June 11, 2026Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks - Reuters
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks Reuters
June 10, 2026Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Reuters
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
June 9, 2026Iran's IRGC say they targeted US airbase after strike near Bandar Abbas - Reuters
Iran's IRGC say they targeted US airbase after strike near Bandar Abbas Reuters
May 28, 2026Explosions heard in Iran, Mehr says Bandar Abbas situation under control - Reuters
Explosions heard in Iran, Mehr says Bandar Abbas situation under control Reuters
May 25, 2026'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran
A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.
May 14, 2026Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery - Reuters
Aramco CEO warns 1 billion barrels lost will slow oil market recovery Reuters
May 10, 2026Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub - Reuters
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub Reuters
May 8, 2026US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, Fox News reporter says - Reuters
US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm port and Bandar Abbas, Fox News reporter says Reuters
May 7, 2026Iran's Fars news agency says sounds of explosions heard near Bandar Abbas city - Reuters
Iran's Fars news agency says sounds of explosions heard near Bandar Abbas city Reuters
May 7, 2026Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire - Reuters
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire Reuters
May 6, 2026CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew - Reuters
CMA CGM container ship hit in Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew Reuters
May 6, 2026CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz Reuters
May 5, 2026Fire, explosion hit South Korean-run vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says - Reuters
Fire, explosion hit South Korean-run vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says Reuters
May 4, 2026Iran prevents entry of U.S. warships into Strait of Hormuz, Navy says - Reuters
Iran prevents entry of U.S. warships into Strait of Hormuz, Navy says Reuters
May 4, 2026Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
May 3, 2026Iran offers Strait deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path - Reuters
Iran offers Strait deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path Reuters
May 2, 2026Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse - Reuters
Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse Reuters
April 27, 2026China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' - Reuters
China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' Reuters
April 24, 2026US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks
The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.
April 22, 2026US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
April 20, 2026World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship - Reuters
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire after US seizes Iranian cargo ship Reuters
April 20, 2026US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered - Reuters
US military: 'locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered Reuters
April 16, 2026How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
March 30, 2026Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
March 14, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026Indian basmati held up at ports and in transit as Iran war halts new deals - Reuters
Indian basmati held up at ports and in transit as Iran war halts new deals Reuters
March 3, 2026