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