Iran News - Timeline of the Iran conflict with live updates

US President Donald Trump last Saturday called for an end to the 37‑year rule of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, stating: It is time to seek new leadership in Iran, in remarks to Politico magazine, at a time when data indicated a decline in widespread protests demanding the end of the regime.

Trump on Iran: We do not want any enrichment. I believe negotiations with Iran will succeed, and if they fail, it will be a bad day for them.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi told CNN: We are ready for war if negotiations fail, and the conflict will likely extend beyond Iran's borders.

The Jordanian Foreign Minister affirms that his country will not serve as a rear base for any military action against Iran.

Israel declared a state of emergency across the entire territory, closing schools and workplaces and banning public gatherings in the face of threats of Iranian missile and drone attacks. Tens of thousands of reservists are mobilized, and hospital patients are being transferred to underground facilities. Police urged the public to avoid non-essential travel.

French President Macron stated that France was ready to deploy the necessary resources to protect its closest partners if requested, and that a war between the United States, Israel and Iran would have serious consequences for international peace and security.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held telephone talks with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq to inform them of the latest developments, Iranian media reported Saturday. Mr. Araghchi described the US and Israeli strikes on Iran as a flagrant violation of fundamental principles of the UN Charter and a manifest crime against international peace and security.

NYT: We have obtained the first known satellite image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's complex in Tehran. Several buildings are destroyed. Although it is unknown where the Supreme Leader currently is, the complex generally serves as his official residence.

Russian Foreign Ministry on Iran: The irresponsible armed aggression by the United States and Israel was unprovoked.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We will accept an agreement that takes into account our national interests, and the other side must understand that our nuclear programme is peaceful. Any US attack, even a limited one, will be considered an act of aggression.

At least 17 US Air Force tanker aircraft are en route to the Middle East.

The Natanz nuclear site has been hit. Satellite images show that two entrances used by personnel of the underground enrichment complex at the Natanz nuclear facility, as well as another entrance used by vehicles, have been severely damaged.

Secretary of State Rubio urges Americans to immediately leave the following countries using available commercial transport, due to serious security risks: Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, West Bank and Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Yemen.

The United Arab Emirates claims to have detected 174 ballistic missiles fired from Iran and intercepted 161 of them. The others fell into the sea. They also intercepted all 8 cruise missiles. Of the 689 drones fired at the UAE, 44 Iranian drones reached Emirati territory.

The Israeli army issues an urgent warning to Iranians in Tehran's Evin district, in anticipation of planned airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure.

Power outages hit Tehran, Karaj and other cities in northern Iran, following airstrikes carried out in the past hour by the United States and Israel against energy infrastructure in Tehran province.

This morning, during a series of airstrikes on Tehran, the Israeli Air Force bombed Iranian arms production sites, according to military authorities. Dozens of Israeli fighter jets dropped more than 120 bombs on the targets.

The UAE Foreign Minister condemns the targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities in the region.

One dead and significant damage were reported following an Iranian attack on a service building of a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to the Kuwaiti Ministry of Energy.

Satellite images from 29 March show multiple strikes on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, confirming the destruction of US E‑3G Sentry and KC‑135 aircraft.

Trump: Without the United States, NATO is nothing but a paper force. They refused to participate in the fight to stop a nuclear Iran. Now that this fight has been won militarily, with little danger to them, they complain about the high price of oil they are forced to pay, but refuse to contribute to opening the Strait of Hormuz, a simple military manoeuvre that is the sole and only reason for these exorbitant prices. It was so easy for them, with so little risk. Cowards, and we will not forget.

Iranian drone/missile strikes reportedly hit aircraft hangars at coordinates 29.3492, 47.52265 at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait today. Fires were observed at the same location via NASA's Fire Information and Resource Management System.

Trump confirms that the United States rescued the wounded F‑15E fighter squadron pilot after he evaded Iranian forces for more than a day.

The Iraqi pro‑Iranian militia Ashab al‑Kahf claims the attack on US interests in Kuwait, stating it was in retaliation for the US strike at the Shalamcheh border post.

UAE air defences intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones on Saturday. The Ministry of Defence confirms that detonations heard in different parts of the country result from the response of UAE air defence systems against ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.

French President Macron on Iran: Six months ago, we were assured that everything had been destroyed and that the situation was resolved. Clearly, that was not the case. Without international inspectors to verify materials, research and hidden sites, the issue is simply not serious. There will always be skills and potentially concealed facilities in the absence of sustainable oversight. A few weeks of military strikes cannot resolve the nuclear issue in the long term. Without a diplomatic and technical agreement, the situation could deteriorate again in the months or years ahead. The same reasoning applies to ballistic capabilities: they must be controlled through negotiation.

Iranian military spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed for the long term to the United States and Israel.

Chinese Foreign Ministry: The root cause of the disruptions to passage in the Strait of Hormuz lies in the illegal US‑Israeli military operations against Iran.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) released footage showing US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) boarding the M/V Blue Star 3, suspected of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iran. After boarding, US forces determined that the vessel's itinerary did not include a stop at an Iranian port and released it.

According to multiple sources familiar with the discussions held Monday in the White House situation room, Trump told his advisors that he was not satisfied with the latest Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.

An extraordinary Gulf consultative summit will be held today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to an Al Arabiya correspondent.

Trump: I have just cancelled the trip of my representatives to Islamabad, Pakistan, to meet with the Iranians. Too much time wasted on travel, too much work. Moreover, there is huge discord and great confusion within their leadership. No one knows who is in charge, not even them. Furthermore, we have all the cards, they have none. If they want to talk, they just need to call.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Asim Munir in Islamabad. US negotiators expected in Islamabad, but Iran refuses direct talks.

The Iranian Foreign Minister stated: The blockade of Iranian ports is an act of war and therefore a violation of the ceasefire. Attacking a merchant ship and taking its crew hostage constitutes an even more serious violation. Iran knows how to neutralise restrictions, how to defend its interests and how to resist intimidation.

Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two days of talks in London starting Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and develop detailed plans, the British government said.

Trump: Iran has killed 42,000 protesters and must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. The next meeting with Iran could take place early next week. If there is no agreement, fighting will resume.

CENTCOM: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducting US blockade operations in the Arabian Sea, 16 April. The ship's embarked air wing includes eight F‑35C stealth fighters, F/A‑18 fighter jets, EA‑18G electronic attack aircraft, E‑2D command and control aircraft, MH‑60 helicopters and CMV‑22B Ospreys for logistics support.

According to a White House official cited by Reuters, Donald Trump is considering extending the blockade against Iran for several months to stifle its exports and increase pressure to reach an agreement. He also stated that further US strikes remain possible if Iran "misbehaves" or carries out actions deemed hostile.

Oil prices rebound after new US strikes in Iran yesterday, 28/05/2026.

Iran strongly condemned the US attack on Bandar Abbas airport overnight, calling it a violation of international law and its sovereignty.

The US military carried out new strikes in Iran, this time against a military site that threatened US forces and commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official told Reuters. The US military also intercepted drones launched from Iran today.

A US Army helicopter flies over regional waters near the Strait of Hormuz, as part of the US enforcement of the maritime blockade imposed on Iran. As of 16 May, 78 commercial vessels had been diverted and 4 immobilised to ensure compliance with the blockade.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian stated: Our priority is national security and the peace of our people. We will defend the rights of the nation with authority and will not back down from any threat. Diplomacy and defence are the two pillars of national power; we have abandoned neither the ground nor the negotiating table. If God wills, in unity and reason, Iran will emerge victorious from this trial.

The European Union announces it will impose sanctions on Iran today for obstructing freedom of navigation.

Iranian official Mohammad Mokhber stated: They set fire to the negotiating table for the third time by bombing Lebanon while the mediator was in Iran, denouncing its repeated violations of the ceasefire on all fronts. We speak to traitors with firmness; the Axis of Resistance is a united body, and they will certainly pay a heavy price for this aggression on the battlefield.

Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence spokesman confirms that hostile drones targeted Terminal 1 of Kuwait International Airport. Significant material damage reported and several wounded confirmed following this Iranian aggression.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have struck the vessel PANAYA and carried out missile and drone attacks on the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain in response to a US attack on an Iranian tanker near the Strait of Hormuz and a telecommunications tower south of Qeshm Island.

The US Senate passed by 50 votes to 48 a joint resolution aimed at limiting US President Donald J. Trump's power to resume military operations against Iran. Four Republican senators voted for the resolution.

France will not approve the lifting of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran until it is convinced that negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme meet its expectations, its Foreign Minister said Friday.

CENTCOM: Today, US forces lifted the blockade of all maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, in accordance with the President's directives. US forces are not hindering the transit of vessels to or from Iranian ports. All US military operations to enforce the blockade have ceased. Our warships will remain in the area to ensure compliance and full enforcement of the agreement.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian joined US President Donald J. Trump to officially sign the memorandum of understanding concluded between Iran and the United States, thus ending the ongoing war between the two countries in the Middle East.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the EU would not lift sanctions against Iran until Iran changes its behaviour.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted, in separate talks with his Turkish, Iraqi and Egyptian counterparts, on the need for a complete halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, adding that the United States had the responsibility to implement the framework agreement to end the war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The US President is absolutely right. Whoever ensures the safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz must be paid for that service. Iran has always been the guardian of the strait and will remain so forever. 20% is obviously excessive. We will be fair.

Trump says the United States is reimposing the blockade on Iran. He says America will become the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz and will levy a 20% tax on all goods transiting through the strait.

Yesterday 13/07/2026, several US one‑way attack drones struck a submarine and a naval maintenance facility at Bandar Abbas, Iran.

On 10 July, Trump officially notified Congress of the resumption of military operations against Iran, under the War Powers Resolution. Democrats say this war is illegal and the president cannot restart the 60‑day clock before military intervention.

On the orders of the Commander‑in‑Chief, US Central Command forces launched additional strikes against Iran to further reduce its ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States holds Iran responsible for its recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping and civilian crews freely navigating this vital international waterway.

Iran's Ghalibaf: America still does not understand that intimidation and breaking promises come at a price. Let us be clear: whoever strikes exposes themselves to retaliation. There is no point in unnecessary agitation, otherwise you will sink deeper: the Strait of Hormuz will only open with Iranian arrangements, and not under the pressure of US threats.

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We call on Washington and Tehran to respect the memorandum of understanding and to avoid the use of force.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: The US attacks violate the first article of the memorandum of understanding, which stipulates the cessation of military operations. The violation of our agreements at Hormuz and the continuation of Israeli strikes in Lebanon render the memorandum of understanding ineffective. Our armed forces will target the source and launch point of aggression and attack against our territory.

According to a Kuwaiti army statement, Kuwait is currently the target of Iranian drone and missile attacks, while Kuwaiti air defences are working to mitigate the threat.

It appears that the US military struck the same communication tower of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards naval base at Sirik for the third time in a month. NASA's fire map confirms the presence of fires at the tower location and in a hangar within the base.

US Central Command forces carried out strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple explosions were reported on Qeshm Island and at Bandar Abbas in Iran's Hormozgan province.

Zelensky claims to have struck vessels in the Caspian Sea, including an Iranian merchant ship, killing an Iranian sailor. Iran condemns the attack, calling it a violation of the UN Charter and accusing Israel of being behind it to further involve Europe in the conflict.

The head of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament stated: Any attack on Iran always has a price, and this remains true today; the United States and Israel are fully aware of this. Ukraine, too, will soon understand that Iran never leaves such an attack unpunished. The list of those who have made a miscalculation continues to grow.

The highest‑ranking US military officer in the Middle East, Admiral Brad Cooper, recommended halting bombings around the Strait of Hormuz, as they had reached their limits of effectiveness.

Britain announced it had evacuated its representatives from the embassy in Iran due to tensions in the region.

The United States is investigating possible Russian assistance in Iranian drone attacks targeting CIA facilities in the Gulf, sources told Reuters.

Air France announces the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Riyadh for security reasons.

France: We condemn the extremely serious acts of intimidation perpetrated by Iran against two French diplomats.

Qalibaf: The Americans continue to bring military equipment into the region, claiming they want to end the war. They relied on our intelligence, which is no more reliable than theirs, yet modest. We anticipated these US manoeuvres and prepared accordingly. Our actions must confirm these claims, not contradict them.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign the Mecca Agreement. This binding pact between the three countries states that an attack on one of them will be considered an attack on all.

Prime Minister Netanyahu: With or without an agreement, as long as I am Prime Minister, Iran will not possess nuclear weapons. The existence of our precious country, the existence of Israel, is not negotiable.

Iran's Supreme National Security Council states that the United States must fundamentally change course: – end threats and regional wars – lift the blockade of Iran – compensate Iran for war damages – lift sanctions – unfreeze frozen Iranian assets. As long as these conditions are not met, no negotiations will be possible.

The UAE Foreign Ministry announced the suspension of all trade and financial exchanges with Iran following the recent escalation of regional tensions orchestrated by that country. The UAE was Iran's second largest trading partner.

Trump ordered his top envoys to suspend negotiations with Iran, marking a major turning point in his strategy. The administration is abandoning the will to strike Iran head‑on as soon as possible in favour of a longer‑term strategy to strangle Tehran through sustained economic and military pressure. The goal appears to be to gradually increase pressure until Iran is more inclined to accept Trump's conditions.

Turkish President Erdogan, on Iran: We hope that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz will be free and unrestricted. This would be more just and appropriate, and free movement would be extremely positive and beneficial for global navigation and trade.

Tasnim News Agency: Tehran informed regional capitals (Ankara, Baghdad, Doha and Riyadh) that if Syria undertakes any military adventure in Lebanon, this will escalate into a large‑scale regional confrontation inside the country, and Iran's missile response will target more than 100 strategic targets, including the Syrian presidential palace.

The Nimitz‑class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), the Ticonderoga‑class guided‑missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62), and the Arleigh Burke Flight IIA guided‑missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) moved west through the Strait of Singapore on 13 August 2026.

On 17 January, Putin will meet with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Massoud Pezeshkian, who will arrive in Russia for an official visit, the Kremlin announced. Putin and Massoud Pezeshkian will sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran.

The IRGC dismantled an espionage cell in Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, which was conducting intelligence activities for a Persian Gulf state. The arrested individuals were attempting to gather sensitive information on key facilities in the province.

Paris summons the Iranian ambassador to protest against the detention conditions of French hostages in Tehran.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met with the Undersecretary of the Omani Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Khalifa bin Ali Issa Al‑Harthy, in Muscat.

Iranian General Behrouz Ethbati accuses Russia of having lied to Tehran about its bombings of Syrian rebels, claiming its aircraft targeted the desert instead of opposition forces.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summons the Saudi ambassador to Tehran and delivers a firm protest letter against Saudi Arabia's execution of 6 Iranians convicted of drug trafficking.

The United States announces sanctions in response to attempted Iranian and Russian interference in the US general elections.

Combating Iran is one of the top US national security priorities, said Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's nominee for FBI director, at his confirmation hearing, calling Iran the number one state sponsor of terrorism.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi will travel to Qatar today to meet with senior Hamas officials, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

Iranian Foreign Minister: No message has been sent or received from the Trump administration. We await clarifications on the other side's policy. If there is a national consensus for negotiations on an equal footing, it will happen. For now, no decision has been made on this matter.

Trump: It would be good to resolve issues related to Iran without Israel striking its military facilities.

The Russian Energy Minister said that Iran and Russia had reached an agreement on the route of a gas pipeline through the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Iranian President Pezeshkian and Russian President Putin are currently holding talks in Moscow on bilateral agreements and current conflicts in the Middle East.

The Iranian President arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and was welcomed by his Tajik counterpart.

Israel is considering major strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to the WSJ, citing a US intelligence assessment.

Trump to the New York Post: I want to sign a non‑nuclear agreement with Iran. If we sign an agreement, Israel will not bomb it.

Trump: The United States will not attack Iran. I want a nuclear deal.

Trump: Iran is now very powerful, and we will not allow it to obtain nuclear weapons.

Sunday in Paris, demonstrators called for the release of French citizens detained in Iran. Louis Arnaud denounced the regime's hostage policy and highlighted the cases of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani, threatened with execution.

The United States sanctions six entities in Hong Kong and China for helping Iran build drones: -Dingtai Industrial Technology; -Yonghongan Trade; -Hong Kong Tianle International Co; -DDC Develop; -Shenzhen Zhiyu International; -JP Oriental International Holdings.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov will travel to Iran today to discuss Syria, the Middle East and the nuclear deal, according to the Foreign Ministry in Moscow.

The United States sanctions Iran's oil minister and the ghost fleet to exert maximum pressure.

The Iranian leader: Trump's calls for negotiation and the sending of a letter, which I have not yet received, are a deception of international public opinion. He wants to make it seem that Iran refuses to talk. Look. He tore up an agreement after years of negotiation. Why negotiate with someone who does not keep his commitments?

Putin agrees to negotiate with Iran on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, according to Bloomberg.

Trump: I would prefer that we find a solution with Iran, but if we do not find a solution, bad things are going to happen to Iran.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) today unveiled another underground missile base and storage site for its aerospace force, said to contain thousands of short‑ and long‑range ballistic missiles, as well as anti‑ship cruise missiles.

Witkoff: Iran cannot possess the nuclear bomb, and that cannot and will not happen.

The French Foreign Ministry calls on all French nationals to leave Iranian territory.

Iranian army: We will shoot down any aircraft that enters our airspace and warn against any provocation by the United States.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the ongoing US airstrikes against Yemen's Houthis serve as a warning to Iran to stop supporting the group. Washington would carry out unrelenting strikes against Yemen's Houthis until the Tehran‑backed group ceases its military actions.

Iran says threats of airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities could lead Iran to transfer nuclear materials to undisclosed locations for concealment.

The United States sanctions six entities and two individuals based in Iran, the UAE and China, responsible for supplying drone components on behalf of Qods Aviation Industries, a leading manufacturer in Iran's drone programme.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu releases a video on Iranian nuclear proliferation: I am committed to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. I will not give in, I will not back down, I will not abandon.

Trump: All purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must cease immediately. Any country or person buying any quantity of oil or petrochemicals from Iran will immediately be subject to secondary sanctions. They will be prohibited from trading with the United States, in any form.

Mashhad International Airport in Iran continues to burn after being hit by Israeli airstrikes.

Large‑scale Israeli airstrikes are reported in Tehran, the Iranian capital. Strikes are also reported against Iranian military sites in Shiraz. The Israeli army said its strikes on Iran's nuclear programme and military industries were continuing.

Footage posted on social media shows the Iranian ballistic missile attack on the Haifa area. Sirens sounded in Haifa and northern Israel.

Explosions and smoke are reported in Tel Aviv. Many Iranian missiles reportedly hit their targets in Israel. 50 new ballistic missiles were fired by Iran.

The Israeli army published the list of those who succumbed during last night's operation.

Trump to Fox News: I was informed of the attacks in advance; there was no surprise. The United States is not involved and hopes Iran will return to the negotiating table.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Israel today launched attacks in Tehran and other cities, killing military personnel, scientists and civilians. The Israeli aggression would not have been possible without coordination and the green light from the United States.

I have decided to fully restrict and limit the entry of nationals from the following 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. – President Trump

Iran is drafting a negative response to the US nuclear proposal, which could be seen as a rejection of the completely unilateral offer, a senior Iranian diplomat told Reuters.

Iran has again increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons‑grade levels, according to a confidential IAEA report, which calls on Tehran to urgently change course and comply with the agency's investigation.

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran must allow international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities as part of any future negotiations, against a backdrop of rising tensions following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

Ayatollah Khamenei, in his third message after the Israeli attack, said: I congratulate the great Iranian nation. First, for its victory over the Israeli regime. With all that noise, all those claims, the Israeli regime nearly collapsed and was crushed under the blows of the Islamic Republic. America entered the war because it thought that if it did not, Israel would be completely destroyed.

The Israeli army said it had destroyed about 50% of Iran's missile launcher stockpile during the war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi travels to Moscow to meet with Putin.

After US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, President Trump issued a warning: Iran will either know peace or a tragedy much greater than the one we have experienced over the past eight days. He said the United States was ready to act again, and quickly, if tensions escalated, adding that other targets in Iran could be destroyed in minutes.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi: The United States has committed a serious violation of international law; this morning's events are scandalous and will have long‑term consequences; Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, its interests and its people.

Donald Trump announces that the United States has successfully bombed the Iranian nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.

Putin: Iran has not requested military assistance from Russia. We have provided Iran with military equipment, but this is not related to the current crisis and does not constitute a violation of international law.

Khamenei warned that any US military intervention would be accompanied by irreparable damage, which he said would be greater than the damage Iran would suffer.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei promised to continue responding to Israeli attacks and ruled out any negotiation with Israel amid rising tensions.

Donald Trump calls for the evacuation of Tehran; Iran promises attacks against Israel until dawn.

The Iranian President: The US administration should not get involved in a war that does not concern it, but rather concerns Netanyahu, who seeks to destroy the region.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced the closure of its airspace over western and central Iran until at least Friday, with the majority of international and domestic flights cancelled at Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport in the capital Tehran.

From now on, Iran will enrich uranium at any level, without accepting any conditions, said Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

Today, as part of its largest Iran‑related action since 2018, the US Treasury sanctions more than 115 individuals, entities and vessels that constitute a vast maritime empire controlled by Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of a senior political advisor to the Supreme Leader.

China rejects the US request to suspend its oil imports from Iran and Russia.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the Israeli raids on Lebanon and warn against the impunity enjoyed by the regime. We alert about the dangerous consequences of Israel's belligerent policy on regional peace and stability.

The Iranian Foreign Minister stated: We are prepared for any eventuality. I can confidently say that we are even better prepared today than before the twelve‑day war, in terms of capabilities, intelligence and morale. We have identified our weaknesses and those of the adversary and can now act with greater strength.

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that the continuous and permanent improvement of Iran's air defence capabilities is a national priority.

Fire at Shushtar oil refinery. Governor of Shushtar: A few minutes ago, one of the fuel tanks at the Shushtar oil refinery caught fire. Firefighters and rescue teams are trying to contain the blaze.

Several Iranian MPs have asked in an official letter to the Supreme National Security Council to request Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to reconsider the Islamic Republic's current nuclear doctrine, which prohibits the development of atomic weapons, MP Ali‑Asghar Nakhaei‑Rad said.

Pentagon: We are not seeking war with Iran and we are trying to de‑escalate the situation in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We currently see no reason to resume negotiations with the United States.

International coalition forces target Iranian militia sites near Deir Ezzor airport in eastern Syria.

Netanyahu met with Galant and Halevi to discuss the response to Iran.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said the assassination of Quds Force commander in Lebanon Abbas Nilforoushan was an illegal act and an unforgivable crime. Nilforoushan was killed in the same raid that targeted Hassan Nasrallah.

French Foreign Minister: We are on the front line to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Iranian President Pezeshkian and French President Macron held a telephone conversation to discuss the situation in the Middle East, particularly efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Iranian president said Tehran welcomes any proposal to establish peace and stability in the region.

The Iranian and Iraqi foreign ministers met in Baghdad to discuss the regional situation. The Iraqi foreign minister said that in the event of war, Iraqi airspace should not be used against Iran or any other country. The Iranian foreign minister welcomed this position.

The United States will urgently deploy THAAD air defence batteries to Israel; this deployment will strengthen defences against Iranian ballistic missiles.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer left Tehran for Beirut. Qalibaf is to meet his Lebanese counterpart Nabih Berri.

The Saudi Crown Prince and the French President discuss by phone efforts to ease the situation in the region.

A missile attack targets the US base at the Conoco gas field in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor.

The EU prepares to announce sanctions against Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Russia.

Putin met Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian in Ashgabat.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu convened his war cabinet and is expected to receive authorisation to attack Iran. Attacks are expected to target Iranian military facilities through airstrikes. There will also be covert strikes.

The Iranian Foreign Minister and the Qatari Prime Minister met in Doha to discuss the regional situation.

Advisor to the Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards: We launched 200 missiles as part of Operation True Promise and are ready to launch thousands.

British Foreign Minister: The situation in the Middle East is very dangerous.

Gulf states must not allow their airspace to be used against Iran, an Iranian official says.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We reaffirm our position of rejecting escalation, but we do not fear war.

Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qamati: Israel is preventing rescue teams from conducting searches after the massive raid that targeted Hashem Safi al‑Din, the successor to Hassan Nasrallah. We have no information about the fate of Esmail Qaani.

Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee: Our agencies are fully prepared to fight and defend against any threat.

US CENTCOM Commander General Michael Kurilla landed in Israel tonight to meet with Israeli defence and military officials, as part of Israeli military preparations for a response to Iran's ballistic missile attack.

The Israeli army says it is preparing a major attack against Iran.

The Israeli army reports that a drone launched from Iraq exploded at a military base on the Golan Heights.

Israeli fighter jets struck a 3.5‑kilometre tunnel crossing the Lebanon‑Syria border, which the Israeli army said was used by Hezbollah to smuggle Iranian weapons. Another night strike targeted infrastructure at the Masnaa border crossing between Lebanon and Syria, after the Israeli army said it had identified attempts to deliver Iranian weapons to Hezbollah.

US State Department: The longer the war in the Middle East continues, the more likely it is to spread.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: If Israel makes mistakes by violating our sovereignty and targeting our interests, we will react immediately and firmly.

Iran summons the German and Austrian ambassadors to condemn the missile attack on Israel.

President Pezeshkian sent a message to the Emir of Qatar, which will be conveyed to the United States. The message states that Iran has set aside its strategy of strategic patience and unilateral restraint and is ready to respond to a possible Israeli attack.

Iranian media: Majid Diwani, advisor to the Revolutionary Guards, killed in a raid in Damascus.

The Saudi Foreign Minister meets the Iranian President in Doha.

The Iranian President: We aspire to peace and calm, and Israel forces us to react.

The French embassy in Iran called on its nationals residing in the country to leave temporarily.

Iraq announces the closure of its airspace after the first wave of Iranian missiles towards Israel.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Our missiles came in response to the assassinations of Nasrallah, Haniyeh and the Quds Force commander in Lebanon.

Biden: We are ready to help Israel face Iranian attacks and protect our forces in the region.

Iranian missiles intercepted in Jordanian airspace while flying towards Israel.

Ballistic missiles fired from Iran rain down on Israel.

Israeli Broadcasting Authority: 100 missiles fired from Iran towards Israel.

Israeli army: All Israeli civilians are in bomb shelters as Iranian rockets are fired at Israel.

Iranian Vice President: Iran does not accept the continuation of Israel's crimes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Israeli army spokesman: We are preparing for an Iranian missile attack, but we have not yet detected an aerial threat.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian stated that the struggle will continue despite the death of many Hezbollah leaders. We will remain strong against injustice and crime.

The United States is sending several thousand additional troops to the Middle East to enhance security and be ready to defend Israel if necessary, the Pentagon said Monday. This increased presence will come from several squadrons.

The Russian Prime Minister met today in Tehran with Iranian President Pezeshkian. He had previously met the Iranian First Vice President.

Netanyahu accuses Iran of plunging the Middle East deeper into war.

US Secretary of Defense: We are determined to prevent malicious actors from expanding the conflict and to protect our personnel and facilities in the region.

Israel warns Iran against any attempt to assassinate Israeli officials in Israel.

Arrival of Russian Prime Minister Mishustin in Iran.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We will not send forces to help Hezbollah.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Lebanon's experience has proven that the Israeli threat to Palestine will not be limited to Palestinian territories.

Israeli security services said a couple has been arrested, suspected of spying for Iran, the latest case of Tehran's attempt to recruit Israeli citizens.

According to CNN, a senior source says Iran will respond to Israel comprehensively and painfully before the US presidential elections.

Iranian Defence Minister says Tehran is capable of carrying out dozens of operations against Israel, adding that our air defences are strong.

Israeli Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi warns that if Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel again, the army will respond using capabilities we did not use in last week's strikes.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said Tuesday: Responding to Israel's attack is our right, but the Islamic Republic will decide this response itself, and we will not allow anyone to drag us into emotional reactions. He also noted that Tehran knew which countries had allowed Israel to use their airspace to attack Iran, but the United States was the main culprit.

Iran's Ambassador to the UN: In the early hours of Saturday 26 October, Israeli military aircraft launched ground‑to‑air and air‑to‑air missiles from approximately 100 kilometres from the Iranian border using airspace provided by US military forces stationed in Iraq. These missiles targeted several Iranian border defence radars in Tehran and Tehran provinces as well as military sites.

Iran has not yet delivered missiles to Russia, but extensive negotiations are ongoing between the two countries regarding deliveries, Zelensky said.

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that Iran's air defences and missile production capabilities had been weakened by the Israeli strikes and that this was a change in the balance of power.

The Israeli army also targeted a radar installation on hills approximately 12 km southwest of Ilam on Friday evening.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports an attack on a US base in eastern Syria by Iran‑backed forces and artillery fire from the US coalition in response.

All Iranian air defence systems are out of service, according to an Israeli official cited by the Wall Street Journal.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that the United States had granted an air corridor to the Israeli Air Force for Saturday's operation in Iran.

The UN Security Council will meet at Iran's request, following the Israeli attack. Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon reacts: Another attempt by Iran to harm us, this time in the political arena.

IAEA Director General Grossi said that Iranian nuclear facilities had not been hit by Israeli airstrikes. IAEA inspectors are safe and continue their essential work.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the Israeli strikes in a statement as a violation of international law, stressing that the country reserves the right to exercise self‑defence against foreign aggression.

Iranian fighter jets are currently flying over Sanandaj.

Flights near Tehran are being diverted due to reports of explosions heard in the city.

Israel: The army is working to prepare the public for a possible Iranian response to the Israeli attack within a short timeframe.

The Wall Street Journal reveals that Russia provided targeting data to the Houthis for their attacks on ships in the Red Sea. The data was transmitted through members of Iran's IRGC embedded with the Houthis.

Earthquake magnitude 4.8 at 47 km west‑southwest of Fīrūzābād, Iran.

Putin met the Iranian President at the BRICS summit. He said a comprehensive partnership agreement with Iran would soon be signed.

The Iranian President: Israel has shown that it only seeks war and conflict.

Esmail Qa'ani, commander of the IRGC's extraterritorial Quds Force, visited the Hamas office in Tehran on Wednesday to pay condolences for the death of Yahya Sinwar.

Iran‑backed militias targeted the Conoco military base in Deir ez‑Zor, eastern Syria, with several rockets.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Kazan to discuss the situation in the Middle East and bilateral issues. This is the first meeting between the two leaders.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Everyone in the region agrees that any tension in this region will spread to the rest of the region.

The US THAAD ballistic missile interceptor system became operational today in Israel.

The British Prime Minister discusses the situation in the Middle East with his Israeli counterpart.

The United States is investigating a leak of highly classified US intelligence regarding Israel's retaliatory plans against Iran, according to three sources close to the matter. One of them confirmed the authenticity of the documents.

Netanyahu: The assassination attempt on my wife and me by Hezbollah, a proxy of Iran, was a serious mistake. It will not deter me, nor the State of Israel, from continuing our just war against our enemies to secure our future.

Israel: Tel Aviv has requested a second THAAD battery from Washington.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We are ready for all scenarios to deal with Israel's behaviour.

Biden says he knows how and when Israel will respond to Iranian missile attacks but refuses to provide details.

The agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran will be signed during Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow, the Iranian ambassador said.

Photo session of the foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, Armenia, Turkey and Azerbaijan during their meeting in Istanbul.

Mikati: We are surprised by the statement of the Iranian Parliament Speaker that Tehran is ready to negotiate with France on the implementation of Resolution 1701.

Russia warned Israel against any strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Thursday, according to state news agency TASS.

Four leaders – Biden, Scholz, Macron and Starmer – will have the opportunity to discuss urgent global issues, including Ukraine and the Middle East, a senior Biden administration official told reporters.

Pentagon: Austin and his Israeli counterpart discuss the THAAD deployment as an example of US support for Israel's defence.

The spokesman for Iran's Atomic Agency said attacks on nuclear facilities were unlikely and if they happened, they would not succeed. "We have always taken threats seriously. We have made forecasts to minimise potential damage."

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left Tehran for Amman, Jordan, the first destination of his third regional tour. He will then travel to Egypt and Turkey. In Turkey, he will participate in a three‑day meeting.

The Israeli army presents multiple targets for attack in Iran to political leaders, as well as potential Iranian retaliation scenarios; Israel is discreetly coordinating its actions with other countries in the region.

Ali Larijani, advisor to the Iranian leader, will travel to Lebanon after his current visit to Syria, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said.

The Iranian President: We have never sought to possess nuclear weapons and will not do so based on the fatwa of Iran's Supreme Leader in this regard.

Deputy Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said: We will respond harshly to Israel. His threats come after a report that Tehran is delaying its planned response to Israel's attack.

IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi arrived in Tehran. This is his first visit to Iran since the moderate Masoud Pezeshkian came to power. Before his visit, Grossi said the 2015 nuclear deal was now an empty shell and called for a new negotiated arrangement.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said that Iranian nuclear sites were more vulnerable than ever, following Israeli airstrikes on its air defence sites.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the Israeli attack on a residential building in Damascus, Syria.

US Department of Justice: Iran's Revolutionary Guards were considering assassinating Trump in retaliation for Soleimani's killing.

Iranian Foreign Minister: If war spreads, its effects will not be limited to the region.

Iran must not fall into Israel's trap and react instinctively, said Ali Larijani, advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former Parliament Speaker.

An Iranian minister describes a student's public strip‑tease as immoral. Contrary to respect for traditions and religious values.

The Biden administration warned the Iraqi government that if it failed to prevent an Iranian attack from its soil, it could face an Israeli attack on its territory, two US officials said.

Confirming the information we recently published: High‑resolution satellite images updated today confirm the deployment of 6 US Air Force B‑52 strategic bombers to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi in Pakistan: We will certainly respond to the Israeli attack at the appropriate time in a calculated and appropriate manner.

Iranian media reported that Iran's Kausar and Hodhod satellites were launched into space with the Russian Soyuz launcher.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, for talks on regional developments and bilateral relations.

Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasises to his Iranian counterpart the need to work to prevent escalation in the region and achieve calm.

At least two B‑52s en route to the Middle East, as ordered by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

The Biden administration warned Iran in recent days against launching a new attack on Israel and stressed that it would not be able to restrain the Israelis, according to a US official and a former Israeli official.

Earthquake magnitude 4.6 at 4 km ENE of Īstgāh‑e Rāh Āhan‑e Garmsār, Iran.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin continues to make clear that if Iran, its partners or proxies take advantage of this moment to target US personnel or interests in the region, the United States will take all necessary measures to defend its citizens, according to the Pentagon.

The advisor to the Iranian leader said that if Iran faces an existential threat, it will change its nuclear doctrine. We now have the necessary capability to produce nuclear weapons, and the only obstacle is the fatwa of the Iranian leader, which has banned the production of nuclear weapons, he added.

Israel is able to intervene anywhere in Iran if the need arises, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday. In a speech to new military officers, Netanyahu said Israel enjoys unprecedented freedom of action following its recent airstrikes on Iran.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summons the German chargé d'affaires in Tehran to protest Germany's decision to refuse Iranian consular services.

Germany on Thursday ordered the closure of the three Iranian consulates in the country in response to the execution of German‑Iranian prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd.

Airstrikes, presumably carried out by US aircraft, targeted Iran‑backed militia positions in the towns of Marat, Khasham and Mazloum, northeast of Deir ez‑Zur, eastern Syria.

Isfahan, central Iran: protest gathering of Ghahdarijan farmers in front of the Isfahan provincial governorate.

CENTCOM forces strike an Iranian target in Syria in response to an attack on US personnel.

Netanyahu: I am determined to do everything to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces: Israel has crossed Iran's red lines and must be aware that the Iranian Armed Forces will react differently and regrettably at the appropriate time. This response will exceed the imagination of Israeli leaders.

Iran‑backed paramilitaries reportedly fired rockets at US forces stationed at the al‑Shaddadi patrol base in northeastern Syria. Damage and possible casualties are currently unknown; at least five rockets were fired at the base.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed earlier reports that Iran would hold talks with France, Germany and Britain on 29 November on Tehran's nuclear programme as well as regional issues.

Iran says it will take effective measures, including using advanced centrifuges, in response to the IAEA resolution.

The 35‑member IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution against Iran – Reuters News.

Iranian users reported significant slowdowns and disruptions to internet connection on Thursday evening.

Earthquake magnitude 4.9 at 8 km ENE of Borāzjān, Iran.

US State Department: Iran represents a major threat in the Middle East.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the British chargé d'affaires in Tehran to protest against recent sanctions on Iranian shipping companies.

Borrell: We are concerned about reports of the production and delivery of complete weapons systems by these three countries (North Korea, Iran and China), but in particular North Korea and Iran, the providers of directive military war materiel.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We have taken all defensive measures to protect our nuclear facilities in the face of Israeli threats.

Former Iranian MP Ali Motahari criticised Russia on Sunday, saying Moscow lacks sincerity and uses Iran as a shield against the United States. He also accused Moscow of having hindered the 2015 nuclear agreement and of not having supported Iran in Syria.

Iranian Foreign Minister: If the IAEA Board of Governors adopts a resolution against Iran, we will reciprocate by implementing new measures in our nuclear programme that will not please them.

Iran will support any decision taken by the Lebanese government and the Lebanese resistance in ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah, said Ali Larijani, senior advisor to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, on Friday.

Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard: We will firmly defend our security, independence and territory and will not allow anyone to threaten us.

Earthquake magnitude 4.7 at 29 km south of Sari, Iran.

According to the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump is considering options to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, including preventive airstrikes.

The Iranian and UAE foreign ministers had a telephone conversation on Thursday to discuss Syrian developments as well as the cessation of Israeli strikes on Syria. They also stressed the need to preserve Syrian territorial integrity.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Assad's fall disrupted the resistance, but it will adapt to new circumstances and become stronger. Iranian Parliament Speaker: Killing Hezbollah leaders was harder for us than Assad's fall, but the party has become stronger.

Khamenei: What happened in Syria is the result of a joint American‑Israeli plan.

The fall of the Assad regime is a fatal blow for Putin and the Iranian regimes, according to the head of European diplomacy.

An Iranian official says Tehran wants dialogue with Syria's new leaders to avoid a hostile path between the two countries.

The Saudi Foreign Minister discusses strengthening relations and the situation in Syria with his Iranian counterpart.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Qatar to attend the Doha Forum and also to participate in the trilateral meeting with the Russian and Turkish foreign ministers to discuss the situation in Syria.

An advisor to the Iranian Foreign Minister called on Ukraine to stop supporting militants in Syria, saying this decision violates states' commitment to combating terrorism.

Earthquake magnitude 5.0 – 21 km ESE of Masjed Soleymān, Iran.

US Treasury: new Iran‑related sanctions concern dozens of entities, including oil tankers and shipping companies.

The United States is currently conducting airstrikes targeting Iran‑backed militia positions in seven villages controlled by them and the Assad government along the Euphrates, in eastern Deir ez‑Zor.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad in Damascus to discuss the situation in the country.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the attack on its consulate in Aleppo, Syria, and said Tehran would respond appropriately to this aggression. This statement follows an airstrike, attributed to Israel, which destroyed the Iranian consulate in Aleppo.

Iran has confirmed the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for violating the laws of the Islamic Republic.

Iranian Foreign Minister and the Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) met in Beijing, China.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: Tehran rejects accusations of interference in Syrian affairs.

Syria's new Foreign Minister warns Iran against spreading chaos in his country.

Iranian Foreign Minister: We support all members of the Axis of Resistance, including Yemen, even if the Yemenis have shown they need no support.

Iranian government spokesman: We are negotiating the reopening of embassies in Tehran and Damascus, and both sides are ready for this.

Iranian Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the repeated aggressive US attacks on Yemen and consider them war crimes.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry reports that an employee of its embassy lost his life in an incident in Damascus on 15 December.

Syria's largest oil refinery has ceased operations after it stopped receiving Iranian crude, which previously constituted the vast majority of the country's supply, its managing director told the Financial Times.

Turkish President Erdogan exchanged a few words of welcome with the Iranian President before the D8 leaders' summit in Cairo. This is their first exchange since the fall of Bashar al‑Assad in Syria.

The US State Department imposes new sanctions related to Iran's drone and missile programmes.

Iran called on the UN Security Council to put an end to Israeli airstrikes on Syria after the fall of Bashar al‑Assad. Israel has exploited the current situation to further destroy Syrian infrastructure, Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said Tuesday.

The United States has charged two men (an Iranian and an Iranian‑American) in connection with a drone strike carried out by Iran‑aligned armed groups in Jordan in January 2024. Three US soldiers were killed and about forty others wounded in the attack.

Iran's Ambassador to Syria: Hayat Tahrir al‑Sham is securing our embassy and promises to resume our consular work in Damascus.