Ceasefire Holds as Regional Strikes Continue Amid Negotiations
Ceasefire holds despite continued regional military operations and fresh peace talks.
Event / Conflict
Iran-US Gulf Conflict
Ongoing military tensions between Iran and the United States centered on the Strait of Hormuz, involving naval blockades, missile strikes, ceasefires, and diplomatic negotiations over nuclear capabilities and regional security.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 12 Apr, 00:37 UTC
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British Prime Minister Starmer condemns Iranian attacks, calls for negotiations
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the Iranian attacks against the UAE and called for Iran to genuinely engage in negotiations for a long-term diplomatic solution, warning that Iran must return to the negotiating table.
Hezbollah reports ongoing combat with Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
The pro-Iranian Hezbollah reported continued combat with Israeli forces in a border locality in southern Lebanon, despite an active ceasefire agreement.
German Chancellor Merz urges Iran to cease hostage-taking and negotiate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Iran to cease taking the region and world hostage and to return to the negotiating table for a diplomatic resolution.
U.S. military intercepts Iranian missiles and drones targeting Navy assets
U.S. Armed Forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting U.S. Navy buildings and commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz region. The U.S. military also destroyed Iranian naval vessels during the engagement.
Residential building attacked in Oman's coastal city Bukha
A residential building in Bukha, a coastal city in Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, was attacked, resulting in two foreign nationals being wounded according to state media.
U.S. President Trump reports no damage in Strait of Hormuz except South Korean vessel attack
President Trump stated that no damage occurred in the Strait of Hormuz except for incidents involving a South Korean vessel. Trump claimed U.S. forces destroyed seven Iranian boats, though the U.S. Navy initially reported six vessels.
European Commission President von der Leyen expresses solidarity with UAE
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the Iranian attacks against the UAE and expressed total solidarity with the Emirates.
Iran denies targeting UAE Fujairah oil facility
Iran denied having the intent to target the major UAE oil facility in Fujairah. Iranian state television cited an unidentified senior military official in the denial. Iran also denounced American military adventurism in the region.
Iran disputes U.S. claims about destruction of Iranian vessels
Iran denied U.S. assertions that American forces destroyed Iranian boats, contradicting official announcements made by the U.S. military.
Saudi Arabia warns of military escalation in the Gulf, calls for mediation
Saudi Arabia issued a warning against further military escalation in the Gulf and called for continued mediation efforts between Iran and the United States to achieve a political solution that prevents increased regional tensions and instability.
Iran launches drone and cruise missile attacks on United Arab Emirates
Iran conducted drone and cruise missile strikes against the United Arab Emirates, marking the first Iranian attacks on a Gulf country in over a month. The strikes targeted infrastructure including the Fujairah oil facility, which resulted in three Indian nationals being wounded according to local authorities.
French President Macron condemns Iranian strikes on UAE as unacceptable
French President Emmanuel Macron characterized Iranian strikes against the UAE as unjustified and unacceptable. Macron assured the UAE of French support and reiterated calls for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and establishing security guarantees for regional countries.
Pakistan mediates between U.S. and Iran for direct negotiations
Pakistan's prime minister, foreign minister and army chief continue to encourage direct talks between the U.S. and Iran. Pakistan hosted face-to-face talks last month between the two sides and has been passing messages between them.
Cargo ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz with small craft and projectiles
Two ships near the Strait of Hormuz reported attacks on Sunday. One cargo ship near Sirik, Iran was attacked by multiple small craft. Another tanker was struck by unknown projectiles off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates around 11:40 p.m. Sunday. No injuries were reported. These were the first reported attacks in the area since April 22.
Iran reviews U.S. response to 14-point peace proposal
Iran is reviewing the U.S. response to its latest proposal to end the war. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that nuclear negotiations are not at issue at this stage. Iran's 14-point proposal calls for the U.S. to lift sanctions on Iran, end its naval blockade of Iranian ports, withdraw forces from the region, and cease all hostilities including Israel's operations in Lebanon.
Hundreds of ships and 20,000 seafarers remain stranded in Persian Gulf
Ships and seafarers, many on oil and gas tankers and cargo ships, have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since the Iran war began on February 28. Crew members have reported seeing intercepted drones and missiles explode over waters as their vessels run low on drinking water, food and other supplies. Many sailors come from India and other countries in South and Southeast Asia.
Iran asserts control over Strait of Hormuz and rejects restoration to prewar conditions
Iran's deputy parliament speaker Ali Nikzad stated that Iran will not back down from its position on the Strait of Hormuz and it will not return to its prewar conditions. Iranian officials have asserted that they control the strait and that ships not affiliated with the United States or Israel can pass if they pay a toll, challenging international freedom of navigation law.
Iran denounces U.S. ship guidance initiative as ceasefire violation
Iran's state-run IRNA news agency called Trump's announcement part of his "delirium." Ebrahim Azizi, head of the national security commission of Iran's parliament, stated on social media that any interference in the strait would be seen as a ceasefire violation of the three-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump announces Project Freedom to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump announced a new initiative called "Project Freedom" to begin on Monday to guide neutral and innocent country ships safely through the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. effort would involve guided-missile destroyers, more than 100 aircraft, and 15,000 service members. Trump described it as a humanitarian gesture and warned that any interference with the process would be dealt with forcefully.
U.S. naval blockade has received minimal toll payments from Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran has received less than $1.3 million in tolls from the U.S. naval blockade since April 13, a fraction of their previous daily oil revenues. Iran's oil storage is filling rapidly and the country may need to shut in wells within a week due to the blockade.
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