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US 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, 2026UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
June 24, 2026Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies - Reuters
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Reuters
June 22, 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, 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 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, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
June 6, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
March 1, 2026Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026