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US-Iran Tensions Resurge
Tracked across 9 sources · Updated 3h ago
After a brief pause in US bombings, Iran rejects talks and claims control of Strait of Hormuz. Trump halts strikes but later vows to hit Iran 'very hard' after a missile attack on a US base in Jordan. Fresh US airstrikes target IRGC sites, escalating conflict and affecting markets.
How it unfolded
5d ago
US launches heavy strikes on IRGC targets in Iran
6d ago
Iran attacks US base in Jordan; Trump vows 'very hard' response
27 Jul 2026
Iran maintains strait control, shuns US talks
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →Trump claims 'duplicitous' Iran 'begged' for talks, says no deal without 'total surrender'
Trump accused Iran's leadership of being 'unbelievably duplicitous' on Truth Social, claiming they privately sought talks with the US while publicly denying negotiations.
Trump alleged that Iranian leaders requested a meeting and began discussions, but publicly insisted they were only engaging with Oman.
Trump claimed the US Navy had complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, referring to a 'Blockade' or 'United States Wall of Steel', and said nothing gets through to Iran unless a deal or total surrender is accomplished.
Trump stated that despite Iran's public denials, the US is talking of a solution to a problem Iran has caused for decades.
Last week, Trump said he paused plans for fresh strikes on Iran after being told that parameters of a deal to end the five-month-old war had been agreed.
Earlier · 27 Jul 2026
Full story →Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks, after Trump halts bombing
Iran says it still controls the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran is not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States.
President Donald Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign.
Top US military brass told Trump the campaign had run its course.
Earlier · 27 Jul 2026
Full story →Iran Says It Still Controls Strait, Not Seeking Talks, After Trump Halts Bombing
Iran said it still controls the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking peace talks with the United States after Trump halted a two-week bombing campaign.
Trump suspended the bombing campaign on the advice of military commanders who said the bombing had reached its limits and targets were running out.
The halt of bombing sent Brent crude oil prices down more than 8% to under $89, after briefly topping $100 last week.
Iran state media said six 'offending ships' were turned back in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, asserting control over traffic routes.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who launched the war alongside Trump, is due to meet Trump in Washington early this week.
Earlier · 27 Jul 2026
Full story →'I'll ask Putin': Trump responds to Zelenskyy's claim Russia helped Iran target US bases
Trump said he would ask Putin about allegations Russia helped Iran target US bases.
Zelenskyy claimed Russia provided satellite intelligence to Iran for targeting US bases.
Trump downplayed the alleged Russian assistance, stating it hasn't had much impact.
Trump said the US has 'knocked the hell out of' Iran despite Russian help.
Earlier · 28 Jul 2026
Full story →'Very unimpactful': Trump downplays Russian support for Iran, promises to 'ask Putin' about Zelensky's claims
US President Donald Trump downplayed Russian support for Iran as 'very unimpactful'.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Moscow of providing satellite intelligence to Tehran.
Trump promised to ask Putin about Zelensky's claims.
The story involves geopolitical tensions between US, Russia, Ukraine, and Iran.
