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US-Iran Diplomatic Negotiations
Diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran covering military tensions, nuclear matters, and regional maritime access including the Strait of Hormuz.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 19 Jul, 02:29 UTC
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Israeli and Jordanian forces intercept Iranian missiles over Aqaba
Israeli and Jordanian forces intercepted three Iranian missiles targeting Jordan and the port city of Aqaba near Israeli city of Eilat on the Red Sea. A fourth missile fell in a desert area.
Ship catches fire in Strait of Hormuz
British maritime security agency UKMTO reported a vessel was on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, approximately 8 nautical miles northwest of the Omani village of Kumzar. The cause of the fire was unknown.
Iran conducts retaliatory strikes on Al-Tanf special operations center in Syria
Iran announced it conducted a surprise attack against an enemy special operations command center in the Al-Tanf region of Syria in retaliation for Iranian soldiers killed.
Jordan protests Iranian attacks to Iranian embassy
Jordan summoned the Iranian embassy chargé d'affaires to protest the continuation of Iranian brutal and unjustified aggression.
US Central Command conducts ninth consecutive night of airstrikes against Iran
US Central Command (Centcom) announced strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night. President Trump stated the bombardments were conducted in honor of American soldiers killed in combat in the Middle East.
Iran strikes Darkhovin nuclear power plant under construction
Iranian strikes targeted the Darkhovin nuclear power plant under construction in southwestern Iran, according to the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization.
Iran strikes port city of Sirik on Strait of Hormuz
Iran reported conducting strikes on the port city of Sirik overlooking the Strait of Hormuz and other locations in Hormozgan province in southern Iran.
Iran launches drone attack on Kuwait
Kuwait announced it was facing an attack from Iranian drones against Kuwaiti territory.
US military targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guards in retaliatory strikes
The US military stated it targeted Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps sites and forces that launched attacks against American military members in Jordan on Friday.
Air raid sirens sound in Bahrain amid Iranian attacks
Air raid sirens sounded overnight in Bahrain, according to the Interior Ministry, which instructed residents to move to the nearest safe location. Bahrain hosts the US Navy Fifth Fleet.
Iranian strikes damage Kuwait power and desalination facility
Iranian attacks struck a Kuwaiti power generation and water desalination facility, causing a fire.
US military launches airstrikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard
The U.S. military launched airstrikes targeting Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday to retaliate for an attack on a base in Jordan that killed American troops. The strikes targeted Iranian military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage sites. The airstrikes were conducted using fighter jets and Tomahawk cruise missiles launched from naval vessels.
US military reimposed naval blockade on Iranian ports
The U.S. military imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports to halt shipments of crude oil. The military redirected five ships and disabled one vessel as part of the blockade enforcement in the week following the announcement.
UAE Foreign Ministry calls for restraint and condemns civilian infrastructure targeting
The United Arab Emirates Foreign Ministry issued a statement calling for restraint to avoid escalation. The statement condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure and facilities in the region as violations of international law principles and said such actions cannot be accepted or justified under any circumstances.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of unforgettable lessons for US
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued a warning that the United States would face unforgettable lessons if it continues attacking Iran. Khamenei called Trump's signature worthless and invalid, and warned of even heavier costs and further humiliation for the U.S.
US destroys Iranian nuclear power plant construction site
U.S. airstrikes targeted the construction site of a nuclear power plant in Darkhovin, located in Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. Iranian authorities claimed the site was hit by several projectiles, causing damage to the facility.
US Embassy in Jordan warns of credible threat to Aqaba
The U.S. Embassy in Jordan issued a warning to American citizens regarding a specific and credible threat to Aqaba, a coastal city on the Red Sea. The embassy urged citizens to avoid the airport and seaport in the city.
Iran threatens UAE airports and ports over continued strikes
Iran's semiofficial news agency Fars, believed to be close to the Revolutionary Guard, issued threats against the United Arab Emirates. Quoting an anonymous Iranian official, the agency stated that continued strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure would necessitate the immediate evacuation of Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports and the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali.
Strait of Hormuz conflict threatens global energy supplies
The escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that previously carried approximately 20% of global oil and natural gas supplies. The conflict has created threats to commercial shipping in this vital energy shipping route.
Iran targets infrastructure in Kuwait and other Gulf nations
Iran conducted retaliatory strikes against U.S.-allied Gulf nations, targeting civilian and commercial infrastructure. In Kuwait, strikes hit a water desalination plant and an oil facility. This was the second attack on a desalination plant in two days. Kuwait depends on desalination for 90% of its drinking water. Missile alerts sounded in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states.
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Gulf states formally accuse Iran of war crimes in escalating conflict
GCC formally accuses Iran of war crimes as regional diplomatic fallout intensifies.
Ceasefire fractures as Iran threatens escalation following US strikes
Ceasefire collapses; Iran threatens escalation after accusing US of bad faith.
US airstrikes kill 50 in Iran as military toll climbs
US airstrikes kill 50+ in Iran; American military toll reaches 16 dead.
Iran escalates with drone and missile strikes across regional US positions
Iran attacked US bases; US responded with eighth night of airstrikes into Iranian territory.
Kuwait grounds flights as GCC accuses Iran of war crimes
Kuwait grounds flights and GCC accuses Iran of war crimes amid regional fallout.
Iran seizes control of Strait of Hormuz, demands vessel fees
Iran seizes Strait of Hormuz control and imposes vessel fees; U.S. counters with renewed oil port blockade.
U.S. military casualties mount to 16 killed, 430-plus wounded
16 U.S. troops killed, 430-plus wounded; two died in Iranian base attack in Jordan.
U.S. intensifies airstrike campaign across Iran over three weeks
U.S. airstrikes continue for seven nights, targeting Iranian infrastructure; at least 50 reported dead.