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2026 Iran War: 2026-04-26

Sunday, April 26, 2026 7 updates Last updated 16:05 UTC
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Hegseth says US blockade on Iran is being maintained and is effective

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the American naval blockade on Iran is being maintained and is effective, with US forces closely monitoring Iranian activities. He said the blockade will continue for as long as it takes to prevent Iran from reconstituting its military capabilities.
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Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner trip to Pakistan as US-Iran talks collapse

President Trump called off a planned 18-hour trip to Islamabad by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, telling Fox News the US has all the cards while Iran has none. Iranian delegates including Foreign Minister Araqchi had already left Pakistan after presenting a list of demands. A diplomatic source told Al Arabiya that Iran will not return to negotiations unless Washington lifts its naval blockade.
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Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO over refusal to support US Iran operations

The Pentagon is considering suspending Spain from NATO as punishment for its refusal to grant access to military bases and airspace for US forces involved in the Iran war, according to an internal email reported by Spanish media. Germany defended Spain saying NATO membership is not in question.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf resigns from negotiating team amid IRGC interference claims

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reportedly resigned from the negotiating team, citing interference from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in diplomatic efforts. The resignation signals a shift toward a more hardline approach, with military leaders taking a more prominent role in shaping Iran policy.
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Israel deployed Iron Dome battery to UAE as Iran fired 550+ missiles and 2,200+ drones at Emirati territory

According to Axios, citing two Israeli and one US official, Israel sent an Iron Dome air defense battery with operators to the UAE at the start of the Iran war. The UAE had been targeted more heavily than any other Gulf state, with Iran launching approximately 550 ballistic and cruise missiles plus over 2,200 drones. Most were intercepted. It marks the first time Israel has deployed the Iron Dome system to another country besides the US.
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Iranian F-5 evaded US air defenses to strike Camp Buehring in Kuwait

NBC News confirmed an Iranian F-5 fighter evaded Patriot batteries and short-range air defense systems to drop dumb bombs on Camp Buehring, a US base in Kuwait. It remains unclear whether the aircraft survived or was shot down during its return flight.
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Trump cancels Witkoff, Kushner trip to Pakistan as US-Iran talks collapse

Trump told Fox News he called off the 18-hour trip to Islamabad, saying the US has all the cards while Iran has none. Iranian delegates including Foreign Minister Araqchi had already left Pakistan after delivering a list of demands. A diplomatic source told Al Arabiya that Iran will not return to negotiations unless Washington removes its naval blockade.