WSJ reported on August 9 that Trump privately floated ending the war without a nuclear agreement if Iran fully reopens Hormuz, as Tehran raised maximum reopening conditions.
In late July, Trump repeatedly threatened the under-construction Pickaxe Mountain site near Natanz, buried deep enough that even bunker-busters may not fully destroy it.
On July 13, Trump restarted the Iranian naval blockade, called the US the guardian of Hormuz, and demanded 20% reimbursement on cargo. IMO rejected mandatory strait tolls.
Negotiators craft a preliminary MOU to extend the Iran war ceasefire by 60 days and open nuclear talks. Trump still must approve. Hormuz traffic and uranium remain the hard points.
Hours after Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha, CENTCOM hit missile launch sites and mine-laying boats, calling the strikes self-defense during an ongoing ceasefire.
On May 23, Trump said a peace memorandum with Iran covering Hormuz was largely negotiated after calls with regional leaders. Iran called it a framework, not a final deal.
Iran releases a Greek-flagged tanker seized during the conflict while Trump signals Tehran may offer concessions matching US demands. Additional mines laid in Strait of Hormuz as diplomatic pressure mounts.
Trump claimed Iran plans to offer something consistent with American demands in negotiations. Iran resumed commercial international flights from Tehran for the first time in two months. Araghchi met Pakistan's military chief and will travel to Oman and Russia. Turkey offered to help clear Hormuz mines. 43 container ships remain stranded in the Gulf.
Ukraine's president told The Atlantic the US is no longer a pillar of support. Washington cut weapons shipments to save stockpiles for the Iran conflict. Trump demands Kyiv cede Donbas. Zelensky says Russia outplayed the Americans.
Pakistan volunteered to mediate between Washington and Tehran. Two rounds of talks have produced no agreement. Iran refuses to show up. Vance canceled his trip. Here is how Pakistan's diplomacy has unfolded and why it keeps failing.
Iran Supreme Leader approved a delegation for ceasefire talks in Islamabad. Vice President JD Vance will lead the US team. President Trump said the ceasefire ends Wednesday evening unless a deal is signed.
Trump extended the ceasefire on Pakistan's request but told CNBC he expects to resume bombing. No Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad. Vance postponed his trip. US seized a Chinese cargo ship heading to Iran. Iran threatened to destroy the entire regional oil industry.
Iran reversed its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours, reimposing controls after the US refused to lift its port blockade. Two Indian tankers were attacked and Trump held an emergency meeting with advisors.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered 10-day ceasefire that took effect overnight. Trump invited Netanyahu and Aoun to the White House within two weeks.
Trump posted 10 times in one hour on Truth Social, rejecting NATO assistance and claiming most points of an Iran deal are settled. Markets rallied. Europe held its own conference without the US.
Trump announces 10-day Lebanon ceasefire, Israel-Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, US allies refuse Hormuz deployment, and Iran clears missile base debris during truce lull.
US President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz will be permanently reopened following direct negotiations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who committed China to halting weapons shipments to Iran.
Trump considers limited strikes on Iran, 158 Iranian naval vessels destroyed, and Israel-Lebanon negotiations begin in Washington as the Strait of Hormuz blockade reshapes global oil markets.
Nearly 20 hours of US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce a deal. Trump announced a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's nuclear program appears to have survived weeks of airstrikes.
Israel launched Operation Eternal Darkness on Lebanon hours after the US-Iran truce. Iran reclosed the Strait of Hormuz. Over 300 killed in Beirut strikes.
After 40 days of war, the United States and Iran reached a Pakistan-brokered truce. Iran published a 10-point demand list. Israel struck Lebanon hours later, killing 89.
President Donald Trump threatened to destroy all of Iran's power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening, 8 PM Eastern Time. Iran rejected a US 48-hour ceasefire proposal and warned of wider retaliation.
IRGC says it hit the USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship carrying 5,000+ troops. Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants if Iran does not reopen Hormuz by Tuesday.
President Trump confirms the rescue of a US officer whose F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, as Iran reports a deadly attack on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone and says more than 30 universities have been targeted since the war began.
President Trump has given Iran 48 hours to make a deal or face 'all Hell' as US and Iranian forces race to locate a missing American crew member after an F-15 Eagle was shot down over Iran.
An American F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over western Iran on April 3, marking the first US aircraft downed by Iranian forces since the war began. The pilot was rescued under fire, but the search continues for a second crew member.
President Trump's 20-minute primetime address repeated familiar talking points while offering no exit strategy, as Iran launched missiles minutes after the speech ended.
European NATO members refuse military support for the US-Iran war across the board — closing airspace, denying base access, and rejecting a Strait of Hormuz naval coalition — as Trump says he is 'strongly considering' leaving the alliance.
The White House confirms Trump is interested in asking Gulf states to help cover Iran war costs, drawing parallels to the 1990 Gulf War even as allies point out they were never consulted before the campaign began.
US-Israeli coalition launches heaviest bombardment yet, targeting Tehran power grid and cities across Iran while Trump signals intent to seize oil infrastructure
President Trump openly discusses seizing Iran's oil infrastructure including Kharg Island as 3,500 additional troops arrive in the Middle East aboard USS Tripoli and Pentagon plans 82nd Airborne deployment.
President pauses energy infrastructure strikes until April 6 as thousands of additional troops head to Middle East
Trump says talks are underway while top Iranian official denies any negotiations are taking place
President threatens to 'hit and obliterate' Iranian power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened
Annual threat assessment finds Beijing prefers peaceful unification as Taiwan defense spending debate continues and military confidence wavers
Pentagon destroys military installations on Iran's main oil export hub while preserving energy facilities as strategic warning
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth claims Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in strikes, as Trump calls killing of Iran's leadership a 'great honour'
After two years of war, Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal brokered by Trump administration in Sharm el-Sheikh
Kremlin acknowledges negotiations are 'more on pause' as Trump warns his patience with Putin is 'running out fast' and Ukraine faces record attacks
Leaders meet in Fairbanks to discuss end to Ukraine war as diplomatic efforts reach critical point
Moscow resumes massive strikes while accusing Kyiv of lacking interest in sustainable peace as Trump pushes for full peace deal over ceasefire
Body exchange coincides with diplomatic push as Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting is being arranged and Switzerland offers to host peace talks
Ukrainian president joins European leaders in Washington as US envoy announces Russia made concessions on all five regions in Alaska summit
Republican victory raises questions about future of American military aid and potential pressure for negotiations
US peace plan grants Israeli wishes on settlements and Jerusalem while offering Palestinians limited state
President Trump unilaterally exits JCPOA, reimposing sanctions and escalating Iran-Israel tensions
Historic break with decades of US policy sparks Palestinian rage and international condemnation