Latest US Strikes Iran News and Updates

'Real pain begins': Iran warns of economic fallout for Americans after 'war of choice'

Iran is preparing a new system to control and manage ship movement through Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes
By Shibra Arshad . May 16, 2026

US turns back 78 ships amid Hormuz blockade, Central Command says

Tensions across the Middle East escalated as Washington tightened its blockade near Hormuz while Israel launched fresh airstrikes in southern Lebanon
By Arun Jayan . May 16, 2026

Trump floats 20-year pause on Iran nuclear program instead of permanent ban in major policy shift

Donald Trump hinted at a softer Iran nuclear stance while warning his patience with Tehran is running out
By Gopika Subramanian . May 16, 2026

Trump says he threw away Iran’s new peace proposal after reading first ‘unacceptable’ sentence

Trump’s rejection came on the heels of Israel and Lebanon agreeing to extend a fraught ceasefire for another 45 days after talks in Washington concluded
By Piyush Arora . May 16, 2026

Thomas Massie links AIPAC donors to 'Epstein class' in explosive Capitol remarks

Representative Thomas Massie accused the pro-Israel lobby of benefiting defense firms and pressuring Epstein-linked donors
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 15, 2026

Trump says ‘didn't underestimate anything’ in Fox News interview with Bret Baier on Iran conflict

Poll show rising unrest over Iran war, majority disapprove Trump’s handling amid economic concerns
By Shibra Arshad . May 15, 2026

Trump snaps at 'treasonous' NYT reporter, claims 'total military victory' over Iran

Earlier this month, President Trump blasted The New York Times over reports questioning Washington's regional successes
By Anjali Mathur . May 15, 2026

Trump explores global denuclearization with Xi and warns Iran bombing could restart

On Air Force One, President Trump confirmed high-level arms control talks with China and Russia while dismissing Iran's latest peace overture
By Swati Sakshi Mishra . May 15, 2026

‘Wiped out’ Trump says US ‘controls’ Strait of Hormuz as Iran claims victory in conflict

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi rejects US dominance claims, says Tehran was the ‘victor’ in the conflict
By Deepanjali Sharma . May 15, 2026

Trump says China ‘hasn’t done anything hostile’ on Iran as Xi signals interest in buying more US oil

After Beijing talks, Trump praised Beijing’s Iran stance and said Xi could help calm tensions while exploring expanded US oil purchases
By Ishan Jain . May 15, 2026

Democrats' resolution to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers fails in House for third time

Thursday's vote on the resolution offered by Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-NJ, was 212-212, meaning it failed by one vote as it needed a simple majority to pass
By Piyush Arora . May 15, 2026

FBI offers $200K reward for info on ex-Air Force agent Monica Witt accused of spying for Iran

Monica Witt, indicted on espionage charges in 2019, is believed to be living in Iran under possible aliases while continuing to evade arrest
By Taniya Singh . May 15, 2026

'A generation to rebuild': CENTCOM chief's Senate testimony on what the US did to Iran

Senators pressed the Pentagon on civilian casualties and legal authority for the Iran campaign as tensions persist around Hormuz
By Deepanjali Sharma . May 14, 2026

'He said that today': Trump takes Xi's private Iran pledge straight to Fox News

'President Xi wants a deal', President Donald Trump said, adding that Xi offered help if diplomatic channels with Iran reopened
By Anjali Mathur . May 14, 2026

Trump asked Xi about Iran, was told 'whatever you need': Report

The meeting came amid rising US-Iran tensions and the Hormuz closure, as Washington sought China's help reopening the Strait
By Shibra Arshad . May 14, 2026

Iran quietly positions China as its exit as Trump-Xi talks raise hopes of diplomatic breakthrough

Tehran viewed Beijing as a key partner in easing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions and the nuclear standoff with Washington
By Arun Jayan . May 14, 2026

'Must remain open': How the Trump-Xi summit quietly set a red line for Iran

'It is my honor to extend an invitation to you, Madam Peng, to visit us at the White House this September 24 and we look forward to it', Trump said
By Deepanjali Sharma . May 14, 2026

Mark Kelly accuses Trump of trying to ‘silence’ him over criticism of Iran war strategy

Mark Kelly said he will not be intimidated or silenced and vowed to defend the constitutional rights of retired service members
By Ishan Jain . May 14, 2026

Obama contrasts Iran diplomacy with Trump crisis: ‘We pulled it off without firing a missile’

Obama defended the Iran nuclear deal, arguing diplomacy prevented escalation as US-Iran tensions intensify under Trump administration
By Gopika Subramanian . May 14, 2026
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