Archiv: 07-04-2026 Iran and USA declare two-week ceasefire / dplomacy by Pakistan / 10-04-2026 meeting in Islamabad / 07-05-2026 after Netanyahu-Trump call axis starts war again / West Asia War


29.05.2026 - 19:48 [ Antiwar.com ]

Report: Israel Pressing the US To Assassinate Iran’s Lead Negotiator

Israel is pressing the US to restart heavy airstrikes on Iran that would involve the targeted killing of Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, one of Tehran’s lead negotiators, and attacks on the country’s oil infrastructure, Capital & Empire reported on Thursday.

The report, which cited US sources familiar with a classified report circulating within the US intelligence community, said Israel is aggressively pushing for the US to abandon talks with Iran and insisting that destroying oil infrastructure in the country could bring about regime change while also downplaying the impact the renewed full-scale war will have on the global economy.

27.05.2026 - 18:33 [ New York Times ]

Iran War Live Updates: White House Denies Iranian State Media’s Outline of ‘Unofficial’ Deal

The reported draft agreement said Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in return for the United States’ lifting its naval blockade.

26.05.2026 - 10:58 [ New York Times ]

U.S. Carries Out Renewed Strikes in Southern Iran

A senior U.S. military official said Iranian surface-to-air missiles threatened some of the nearly two dozen U.S. Navy warships — including two aircraft carriers and their escort vessels — in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea enforcing a blockade against vessels trying to enter or leave Iranian ports. The official added that the U.S. strikes hit near Bandar Abbas, a major port and Iranian navy base.

American and Iranian forces have had other skirmishes since a cease-fire took effect about six weeks ago.

26.05.2026 - 10:23 [ Al Jazeera ]

No official reaction from Tehran on US claim of strikes in southern Iran

(2 hours ago)

There hasn’t been any official reaction yet from Tehran.

Iranian officials have not denied the US reports that Iranian missile launchers and boats were attacked. However, they have neither confirmed the reports nor given details of the incident.

According to US claims, the targeted boats were trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz and, as a result, were engaged.

In the coming hours, we’re expecting Iranian officials to release a statement on what happened.

26.05.2026 - 10:19 [ Middle East Eye ]

US says it carried out strikes in southern Iran

(26 May 2026 00:44 BST)

Earlier, Iranian media reported explosions in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, with the semi-official Mehr news agency saying the situation was under control.

24.05.2026 - 14:20 [ Daily Pakistan ]

Islamabad Talks 2.0 on table as PM Shehbaz hints at Fresh Peace Initiative

A major diplomatic breakthrough may be unfolding on global stage as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signals that a second round of the highly anticipated “Islamabad Talks” is expected soon, hinting at an intensifying behind-the-scenes effort to cool down tensions between US, and Iran.

Pakistan’s premier reaffirmed to continue its peace efforts with “utmost sincerity,” adding that Islamabad is ready to host the next round of talks “very soon.”

24.05.2026 - 14:16 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iran pursues peace with strength, diplomacy with dignity: Deputy FM

On April 8, forty days into the war, a Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire went into effect. However, the first round of Tehran-Washington negotiations failed to reach an agreement.

The US unilaterally extended the truce after its expiry, but imposed an inhumane “naval blockade” on Iran.

Pakistan continued its mediation efforts and managed to bring Tehran and Washington closer to finalizing a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end the imposed war on the Islamic Republic.

11.05.2026 - 20:01 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iran says its proposal was generous as US insists on ‘unreasonable demands’

Regarding the US accusations against Iran, Baghaei said, Iran has proven to be a responsible power in the region, and at the same time, it is anti-bullying.

“It is enough to look at Iran‘s record. Were we the ones who deployed troops? Are we the ones bullying countries in the Western Hemisphere? Were we the ones who committed assassinations twice during negotiations?” he added.

He further noted that the very presence of the US in the region is itself an example of creating a cycle of violence.

08.05.2026 - 06:18 [ PressTV.ir ]

Iranian forces strike US vessels in swift retaliation for tanker attack: Top military comm

In a separate but simultaneous incident, another Iranian ship came under attack while entering the Strait of Hormuz, directly opposite the UAE‘s Fujairah port.

Concurrent with these fresh acts of aggression, the spokesperson said that US forces, operating in coordination with certain countries in the region, launched airstrikes against civilian areas in the coastal provinces.

These aerial attacks reportedly targeted locations along the coasts of Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island.

According to the statement, Iran‘s response was immediate and decisive.

The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a swift counterattack, engaging US military vessels east of the Strait of Hormuz and south of the port of Bandar Chabahar.

The Iranian operation inflicted „significant damage“ on the American warships, he said.

08.05.2026 - 06:10 [ Al Jazeera ]

Blasts rock Tehran after a period of relative calm

(3 hours ago)

We hear sounds related to the activation of the air defence system, and also the state news agency IRNA reported two blasts taking place in the Iranian capital.

In the southern areas of the country, we know that in the city of Minab, the governor came out to confirm attacks on a maritime base.

In the city of Bandar Abbas, as well, several explosions were reported. Meanwhile, they’ve got the joint military headquarters coming out to confirm the attacks on Bandar Khamir and Sirik.

Also, they said that US attacks have targeted two Iranian ships, one oil tanker and another vessel, which is sort of escalating the tensions in this already intricate situation.

08.05.2026 - 06:02 [ Middle East Eye ]

Iranian media says air defences down drones as military reports strikes

(7 hours ago)

Explosions have been reported in the southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island, according to Iranian state media.

The Mizan News Agency said air defences intercepted several small drones over Qeshm, citing local sources.

Separately, Tasnim News Agency reported that air defence systems shot down two drones over Bandar Abbas.

08.05.2026 - 06:02 [ mtv.com.lb ]

Israeli Channel 12: A new phone call between Netanyahu and Trump is expected tonight

07 May 202620:05 PM

06.05.2026 - 20:58 [ Israel Hayom ]

Trump‘s Iran decision could set Israel‘s election date

(May 5, 2026)

If he decides to act, the US president will pull Israel into a state of alert that will delay the Knesset‘s dissolution and lead to the election being held as scheduled in October. If Trump chooses not to strike Iran again, Netanyahu will lead Israel to an election on Sept. 1. Sources who have spoken with Netanyahu recently say the prime minister is leaning toward moving up the election, partly due to the erosion of his security achievements.

06.05.2026 - 20:52 [ Middle East Eye ]

Source says Israel was prepping for escalation, unaware of possible US-Iran deal

Israel was unaware of a potential deal between US and Iran that would end the war, an Israeli source familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Tel Aviv was instead preparing for an escalation in the war, the source indicated.

06.05.2026 - 19:17 [ Daily Pakistan ]

Trump stops Project Freedom at Hormuz on Pakistan’s request

US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary pause of Project Freedom for safe evacuation of stranded ships at the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the great progress has been made to reach a final agreement with Iran.

06.05.2026 - 19:12 [ PressTV.ir ]

‘Negotiation does not mean coercion’: Iran says it is reviewing US proposal

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Wednesday that genuine negotiation requires good faith, not dictation or extortion.

In an interview with ISNA news agency, Baghaei said, “The US proposal is still being reviewed by Iran, and once Tehran finalizes its views, it will convey them to the Pakistani side.”

06.05.2026 - 19:08 [ CNN ]

US and Iran closing in on memorandum aimed at ending war, source says

The United States and Iran are moving closer to an agreement on a short memorandum ⁠to end the Iran war, a regional source familiar with the negotiations said, although Trump administration officials cautioned that talks had previously fallen apart at the last minute.

05.05.2026 - 20:31 [ Shehbaz Sharif / X ]

Pakistan strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks on civilian infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates last night.

I express full solidarity with His Highness @MohamedBinZayed
. Pakistan stands firmly with our Emirati brothers and sisters as well as with the Government of the United Arab Emirates at this difficult time. It is absolutely essential that the ceasefire be upheld and respected, to allow necessary diplomatic space for dialogue leading to enduring peace and stability in the region.

05.05.2026 - 20:07 [ CBS News ]

Hegseth says „the ceasefire is not over“ after U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

Hegseth later clarified that „the ceasefire is not over“ even though Iranian vessels on Monday fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine said Iran had attacked the U.S. „more than 10 times“ since the April 8 ceasefire, but it „fell below the threshold of restarting major combat operations.“

05.05.2026 - 20:02 [ CNN ]

Hegseth says US guiding of ships in Strait of Hormuz is „temporary“ and „defensive“

“To be clear, this operation is separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury,” Hegseth said. “Project Freedom is defensive in nature, focused in scope and temporary in duration, with one mission: Protecting innocent commercial shipping from Iranian aggression.”

The secretary said two US commercial vessels have moved through the strait and six other ships that attempted to violate the blockade of Iranian ports “were all turned around.”

05.05.2026 - 00:26 [ PressTV.ir ]

US claim of sinking Iranian boats ‘a lie’, senior military official tells IRIB

Head of CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper said earlier on Monday that the US military had destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted missiles and drones fired at US warships, as he acknowledged that the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) had acted to stop Washington’s attempts to break Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz.

05.05.2026 - 00:24 [ TurkiyeToday.com ]

CENTCOM denies Iranian claim that US warship was hit by two missiles

An Iranian military source also said that „the first shots have been fired“ at U.S. naval vessels attempting to enter the Strait of Hormuz.

„Iran is fully prepared for every scenario and the Americans know that Iran will not allow Trump to bully its way through,“ the Iranian military source told Tasnim News Agency.

05.05.2026 - 00:12 [ Middle East Eye ]

Saudi crown prince condemns Iran attacks in call with UAE president

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has spoken with Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to address recent Iranian missile and drone strikes, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

During the call, the crown prince conveyed Riyadh’s position on the attacks and reiterated support for the United Arab Emirates.

05.05.2026 - 00:06 [ Middle East Eye ]

Qatar emir condemns Iran attacks in call with UAE president

Qatar’s emir, Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, has condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates during a phone call with President Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, according to an official statement.

The emir criticised the strikes, saying they targeted civilian sites and infrastructure.

05.05.2026 - 00:00 [ PressTV.ir ]

Fujairah Port fire consequence of ‘US adventurism’ in Strait of Hormuz: IRIB source

Citing a senior military source, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said the Iranian armed forces had no premeditated plan to attack the aforementioned oil facilities.

Authorities in Fujairah said on Monday that a fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, accusing the Islamic Republic of Iran of launching a drone strike.

“What happened was a product of the US Army’s adventurism to create a corridor for the illegal passage of ships through the prohibited waterways of the Strait of Hormuz,” the source stated.

04.05.2026 - 23:54 [ CBS News ]

Oman‘s state news agency says 2 workers wounded in attack on building near Strait of Hormuz coast

The report did not specify what type of weapon had struck the building, but it came as the neighboring UAE reported air defenses were working to intercept Iranian missile and drone attacks.

(…)

The incident occurred in the Tebat area of Bukha Governorate, which is in an Omani enclave hemmed in by the Strait of Hormuz to the north and UAE territory to the south.

04.05.2026 - 23:50 [ Middle East Eye ]

Oil surges past $115 after reported drone strike on UAE port

Oil prices continue their upward incline, with Brent crude climbing to fresh intraday highs after reports of a drone strike targeting a key oil facility in the United Arab Emirates.

Brent rose above $115 a barrel shortly after 17:00 BST, gaining more than five percent on the day, following reports that the port of Fujairah had come under attack.