The Places Where the Bombs Have Rarely Stopped Falling in Iran

While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.

Iran says strait won't open until the U.S. "corrects" behavior

The United Arab Emirates' Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said one of its ships was targeted while transiting the strait on Saturday.

Iran sets out steep demands for reopening Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse

There are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday, after Tehran set out a steep series of demands for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNN stands by Iran war reporting after retired general challenges ‘unnamed sources’ on air

CNN stood by its anonymous sourcing on Iran after retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt challenged the network's reporting about Gen. Dan Caine seeking an off-ramp from escalation.
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World in Brief: Iran says deal with Oman “very close”; Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Iran’s foreign minister said a pact with Oman to establish a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz was “very close”. However, he ruled out direct talks with America for now, alleging violations to the interim peace agreement signed in June.

Darline Graham’s primary challenge and Trump shifts to ‘low-keying’ it with Iran: Morning rundown

Darline Graham faces an uphill battle in the race for her late brother Lindsey’s Senate seat.

Iran’s New Demands Show Tehran Feels It’s Winning, Esper Says

The former Trump defense secretary says Iran's sweeping demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz show Tehran believes it has the upper hand.

Iran Elevates Longtime Military Commander to Top Security Post

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.