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US officials want Iran to publicly commit to ending attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump has threatened to retaliate against Iran if it attempts to assassinate him.

The U.S. is demanding Iran confirm the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping and that Iranian forces are not attacking vessels, amid ongoing strikes between the two nations. A senior U.S. official stated this to NewsNation, as tensions persist around the strategic oil chokepoint.

The US is demanding that Iran publicly state it will not fire at commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the US pushes for a public commitment from Iran regarding the Strait's openness.

The US is demanding Iran publicly commit to ceasing attacks in Hormuz and abandoning tolls on ships. Trump administration officials also require Iran to surrender 'nuclear dust' for a deal, citing satellite evidence suggesting the Islamic Republic may be rebuilding nuclear facilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Oman on Saturday for talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz and shipping safety. The discussions are part of ongoing consultations between Iran and Oman, with the Strait being a key point of contention between Washington and Tehran following Iran's response to the war launched by the US and Israel in late February.

Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran following the US's statement that it ended attacks. Iran has not directly blamed any party, and Gulf Arab states targeted by Iran have not commented.

The NATO summit in Ankara highlighted deepening fractures within the alliance, with conflicts in Ukraine, a US-Israeli war on Iran, and transatlantic tensions exacerbating divisions. The article criticizes NATO's dual role as a defense pact and an instrument of American strategy, noting European defense interests exploiting crises for profit.

The U.S. conducted two days of strikes in Iran, marking a significant escalation. A funeral procession in Tehran honored Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former leader, killed in February during U.S. and Israeli military strikes.

Daily tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed after the U.S. and Iran exchanged hostilities, raising concerns about global oil supplies and shipping. The situation highlights the fragility of an interim truce as both nations negotiate a lasting agreement.

Regional mediators including Qatar and Pakistan are working to de-escalate U.S.-Iran tensions over a nuclear deal amid reports of Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel shared intelligence with the U.S. about a potential plot to kill President Trump, while Ukraine intensified attacks near Crimea, and Russia's Putin rejected peace negotiations as Russian strikes killed hundreds of civilians in June.

Israeli forces have expanded their control in Gaza, moving from half of the territory after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire to deeper areas, resulting in significant Palestinian casualties. The conflict involves shelling at night and gunfire during the day.

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has ceased following the burial of Iran's Supreme Leader. TPS holders are nearing the loss of their work permits, and an investigation continues into the death of a Mississippi teen.

Israel shared intelligence with the US about an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate US President Donald Trump. The US is considering further military action while continuing diplomatic efforts with Tehran.

The U.S. and Iran have intensified their exchanges of fire across the Middle East, with recent attacks threatening a ceasefire deal. Thursday's attacks were reported to be larger in scale, raising concerns about the stability of the truce.

Zelenskyy urges Ukraine to start producing Patriot missiles. US President Donald Trump approved domestic Ukrainian production of the missiles.

The US condemned Russia’s destruction of Ukrainian homes and heritage at the UN Security Council, urging Russia to stop the war and citing 40,000 monthly casualties in Moscow’s forces. Ukrainian civilians are facing deadly strikes in Kyiv.

The U.S. and Iran exchanged heavy strikes along the Strait of Hormuz this week, marking their most intense attacks since a ceasefire was signed over three weeks ago. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provided further details.

A US official stated that Washington remains committed to resolving tensions with Iran through technical talks, despite recent unconfirmed reports of strikes in southern Iran which the US denies involvement in.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stated technical details with the US must be finalized before Kyiv can manufacture Patriot air-defence missiles. Ukraine's interceptor stockpiles are being outstripped by Russia's ballistic missile attacks.

The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrives in Mashhad for burial after a week of processions. The burial ceremony is delayed due to an overwhelming crowd, not US airstrikes as claimed by Iranian state media. Mashhad, Khamenei's hometown, is a religious site housing the shrine of Imam Reza.

The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran after President Trump declared a ceasefire over, prompting Iran to target U.S.-allied Kuwait and Qatar. Germany agreed to purchase long-range Tomahawk missiles from the U.S., and a former Olympian pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a project linked to Trump. Ukraine also secured a license to produce Patriot air defense systems.

Khamenei's body arrives in Mashhad for burial after a week of processions, with an eight-hour delay attributed to crowds amid US air strikes disrupting railways. The funeral included stops in Iraq, and mourners in Mashhad displayed anti-American slogans.

The US struck Iranian railway bridges along the route to the burial site of the late supreme leader. The leader is set to be interred in Mashhad on Thursday.

Iranian armed forces targeted U.S. military infrastructure in neighboring Gulf states following U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern provinces. The attacks strain a three-week-old ceasefire agreement between the two nations.

The article discusses ongoing strikes between Iran and the US, the NATO summit in Ankara, and the deteriorating relationship between Israel and Jordan. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman reports on these developments.

A US strike reportedly damaged the Aq Taqeh Khan railway bridge in Iran's Golestan province, a key trade link for China and Russia. The route, which passes through Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, has been critical for China-Iran trade and Russia's cargo shipments to Iran since late 2025. Repairs to the bridge are expected to be completed quickly.

Iran's foreign ministry condemned US strikes on civilian infrastructure, including railway bridges in the southern and eastern provinces, as a 'gross war crime.' The ministry criticized the US administration as 'evil and psychopathic' for the attacks.

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a NATO summit in Turkey and announced the U.S. will provide Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems.

President Trump concluded a NATO summit in Turkey by meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announcing the U.S. will provide Ukraine a license to produce Patriot air defense systems.

The US claims it struck 90 military targets in Iran, while Tehran is reported to be targeting Gulf States. The article highlights military actions between the US and Iran, as well as Iran's focus on Gulf region security.

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in escalating military actions over the Strait of Hormuz after a ceasefire ended, with Trump shifting to military pressure to secure control of the energy chokepoint. Iran retaliated against U.S. strikes, asserting its claim to the strait, while Trump indicated openness to de-escalation amid stalled diplomacy.

The US criticized China for providing insufficient notice before its submarine-fired ballistic missile test in the Pacific, stating it failed to meet standards of other nuclear powers. The US State Department linked the test to China's 'rapid and opaque nuclear weapons build-up'.

U.S. President Donald Trump alternated between criticizing NATO allies for insufficient defense spending and praising the alliance's unity during a summit in Turkey. European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, responded diplomatically despite Trump's public rebukes of Spain and demands for European military contributions.

The U.S. conducted strikes on Iran following President Trump's declaration that a ceasefire is over, citing Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump threatened further military action and accused Iran of aggression against commercial shipping, while Iranian officials denied wrongdoing and warned against continued conflict.

The US is removing Syria from its terror blacklist. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei accused the US of violating the terms of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) by undermining its fifth clause, which addresses safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran stated it will defend its national interests and sovereignty.

Pakistan urged the US and Iran to exercise restraint after mutual overnight strikes in the Middle East, citing risks to regional stability. The Foreign Office emphasized the need for dialogue and adherence to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), while tensions escalated following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent US retaliation.

President Donald Trump claimed he is 'number one on the kill list for Iran' during a NATO summit in Turkey. He opted to return to the U.S. on an older aircraft instead of a new Air Force One plane, which will be displayed at a UK base. The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump dismissing a June ceasefire agreement as ineffective.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated there was 'tremendous unity' at the NATO summit in Turkey and highlighted progress on defense spending. He also pledged to increase U.S. defense production, noting European nations prefer American equipment due to its effectiveness.

Iran's Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused the US of violating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), citing military strikes, renewed oil sanctions, actions in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli attacks on Lebanon. He declared the 'era of bullying and extortion' is over, vowing Iran would not yield.