Iran resumes Strait of Hormuz control, fires on commercial shipping
Iran resumes Strait of Hormuz blockade with renewed tanker attacks despite ceasefire.
Event / Conflict
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
Implementation of the Trilateral Framework ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, including Israeli military withdrawal from southern Lebanon and diplomatic coordination with US leadership.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 28 Mar, 13:06 UTC
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US envoys to meet Iranian foreign minister in Pakistan for peace negotiations
US President Donald Trump's emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Pakistan on Saturday to conduct negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the Middle East conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday evening for the same purpose.
US imposes blockade near Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran
More than ten days after implementing a blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, the United States announced it would maintain and strengthen pressure on Iran. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Iran faces a choice to reach a comprehensive agreement, with the US maintaining an inflexible blockade that intensifies daily.
Oil prices fall following announcement of US-Iran negotiations
Crude oil prices declined on Friday, reversing earlier gains for the session, following announcements of potential discussions between Washington and Tehran scheduled for the weekend in Pakistan.
European leaders call for immediate reopening of Strait of Hormuz
European leaders meeting in Cyprus on Friday called for maritime stability and the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz without restrictions or tolls. European Council President Antonio Costa emphasized that negotiations must continue and the waterway must be restored to free passage.
Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Israel and the Lebanese Hezbollah movement traded mutual accusations of violating the active ceasefire in Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of attempting to sabotage peace efforts.
Israeli airstrikes kill six people in southern Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes struck southern Lebanon, resulting in six deaths according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes occurred amid ceasefire tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.
Trump announces three-week extension of Lebanon ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire in Lebanon for an additional three weeks, though the situation remained fragile with ongoing violations reported.
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill civilians despite ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon resulted in deaths despite an ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. One reported strike killed two civilians in the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in Islamabad for US-Iran negotiations
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday evening ahead of expected negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at resolving the Middle East conflict.
European Union calls for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The European Union called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing its critical importance for global commerce and international trade.
US envoys expected in Pakistan for Iran negotiations on Saturday
Envoys close to Donald Trump are expected to arrive in Pakistan on Saturday, April 25, 2026 to conduct negotiations with Iranian representatives regarding the Middle East conflict.
Explosions detected over Tehran airspace
Explosions were reported over Tehran's airspace on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, during an active ceasefire. The origin of the explosions remained unclear with no group claiming responsibility for any attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accuses Hezbollah of sabotaging peace efforts
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of undermining and sabotaging ongoing peace efforts with Lebanon, despite a recently extended ceasefire agreement.
Iran resumes international flights at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport
Iranian authorities announced the resumption of international flights at Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran, signaling a gradual return to normal operations despite persistent regional tensions.
Hezbollah claims to have shot down Israeli drone
Hezbollah stated that it shot down an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon during ongoing military tensions despite the ceasefire agreement.
Middle East conflict enters 57th day
The conflict in the Middle East has continued for 57 days as of Saturday, April 25, 2026, with ongoing military engagements between various parties despite ceasefire agreements.
US maintains naval blockade of Iranian ports during extended ceasefire
The United States maintained its naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz during the extended ceasefire. This blockade continues despite the indefinite extension of the ceasefire agreement with Iran.
Hezbollah conducts attack on northern Israel citing ceasefire violations
The Lebanese Hezbollah movement claimed responsibility for an attack on a military site in northern Israel, firing rockets and sending drones. Hezbollah stated the attack was in retaliation for Israel's flagrant violations of the ceasefire, marking the first such claimed attack since the ceasefire entered force on Friday.
France announces readiness to maintain military engagement in Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron stated at a Tuesday evening press conference that France was ready to maintain its military commitment in the region. This announcement came following the scheduled departure of UNIFIL, the UN mission in southern Lebanon, planned for the end of the year.
Pakistan mediates ceasefire extension negotiations between US and Iran
Pakistan, serving as the primary mediator, requested the extension of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The US President cited the Pakistani request as a key factor in his decision to extend the ceasefire indefinitely.
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U.S. deploys underwater drones to clear Iranian-laid mines from the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran enforces internet blackout as regional crisis deepens
Iran enforces internet blackout as Hormuz closure drives global oil prices sharply higher.
Russia and China block UN action as Security Council fractures over Hormuz
UN Security Council fractures as Russia-China veto Hormuz resolution amid competing blame narratives.
Trump ultimatum, military strikes escalate Hormuz crisis into direct conflict
Trump's ultimatum and concurrent U.S.-Israeli military strikes escalate Hormuz crisis into direct kinetic warfare.
UN Security Council vote on Hormuz navigation amid Iranian conditional demands
UN Security Council votes on Hormuz navigation as Iran presents conditional maritime rules.
Global energy crisis deepens as Hormuz tensions spike oil prices
Oil prices spike and fuel costs surge globally as Hormuz disruption deepens the energy crisis.