Breaking | Last Updated: June 26, 2026, 5:44 pm US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran
Iran vows to respond to Israeli military using neighboring airspace: What to know Iran’s military headquarters said it “considers responding to these dangerous actions as its right” after alleging that Israeli jets have been operating in the airspace of neighboring countries near Iran. Iran
Trump calls Iran’s drone attack on cargo ship 'foolish violation' of ceasefire The US president stopped short of issuing new threats, but called Thursday's drone attack "foolish." By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Analysis Vance turning us into 'punching bag': Israel fumes over alleged IRGC-CENTCOM channel in Doha The US-Iran decision to launch direct talks between the IRGC and CENTCOM in Qatar deepens the rift between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while heightening Israeli fears that Washington is shifting toward Doha and Tehran. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
CENTCOM commander heads to Israel, Gulf as Lebanon talks stall By Jared Szuba In Washington, DC, reporting on defense, national security, military
Turkey's Fidan holds call with China FM as Iran-Israel ceasefire reached The two top diplomats also discussed bilateral ties as well as the situation in Gaza. Turkey
Global airlines suspend Middle East flights as Iran-Israel truce frays Dozens of carriers have had to cancel or reroute flights as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Iran empties Evin prison, reports fatalities after Israeli strike Iran says it relocated inmates after the strike, while Trump blames both sides for breaking the truce. Iran
Trump 'not happy' with Israel, Iran as ceasefire violated Following an angry reaction from Trump, Israel scaled back planned strikes in Iran in retaliation for what it said were Iranian missile launches after a ceasefire began last night. United States
Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire as IRGC targets Qatar's Al-Udeid The US president announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israe would start Tuesday 6:02 p.m. EST (1:02 a.m. Tel Aviv; 1:32 a.m. Tehran Wednesday) after 11 days of fighting. Iran
No initial US casualties in Iran’s strike on US base in Qatar: Pentagon Limited Iranian retaliation at the partially evacuated air base could leave off-ramp for political leaders on both sides. Qatar
Putin hosts Iran’s FM as Tehran strikes US bases Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a day after US airstrikes hit three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran
Iran retaliates, fires missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the strikes are a “clear and explicit” message to the White House. Iran
Syria church bombing raises fears ISIS will exploit Iran-Israel war to gain ground As the Iran-Israel war draws in global powers, security vacuums in Syria may be allowing ISIS to reemerge. Syria
US Embassy in Qatar tells Americans to shelter in place as Iran plans retaliation Qatar also announced the temporary suspension of air traffic as a precautionary measure. Qatar
