US, Israel vs Iran Conflict

US and Iranian officials confirm terms to end the war, lift the US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen Hormuz. Iran’s nuclear programme is left for negotiations during a 60-day ceasefire period.

Qatari negotiators travel to Tehran to bridge the remaining gaps. Iran says it must reassess talks after the strikes. The path to a deal narrows while everyone keeps using the word diplomacy.

Trump says Iran took too long to negotiate and will now pay the price. The US keeps striking Iranian air defences and radar near the Gulf. Diplomacy is still alive on paper, but the room is getting smaller.

Global stocks fall and oil climbs as the US-Iran exchange spreads through markets. Hormuz risk returns to every trading desk. The war moves from the Gulf back into prices.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say missiles and drones targeted US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain after American strikes near Hormuz. Defences move to absorb the wave. The ceasefire breaks without anyone admitting the war fully restarted.

Trump warns Netanyahu that more Israeli strikes could leave Israel on its own. Israel pauses further attacks for now. The alliance looks firm in public and tense behind the door.

Trump claims Iran downed a US Apache and vows a response. Tehran denies responsibility. A battlefield incident becomes the reason both sides were already looking for.

After the first direct exchange since the April ceasefire, Iran and Israel halt strikes for now. Netanyahu says Israel will respond with force if attacked again. The front cools only because both sides stop short of the next round.

Iran fires toward Israel after Israeli attacks linked to Beirut and Hezbollah targets. Air defences catch most of the attack, but the ceasefire line is crossed. The old war returns through a new opening.

The war passes 100 days since the February 28 US-Israel strikes on Iran. Casualties, displacement, and fuel shocks pile up across Iran, Lebanon, Israel and the Gulf. The crisis becomes a system, not an event.

The UN warns the war is pushing millions toward food crisis. Oil and fuel shocks travel into fragile economies first. The battlefield is far away, but the hunger is not.

Iran signals it may suspend peace talks over Israel’s Lebanon offensive. The ceasefire is already faltering around Kuwait and air-defence strikes. Negotiations keep moving, but the ground keeps pulling them apart.

Sources say Washington and Tehran have a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire and reopen Hormuz. The agreement is not final. Every side wants the pause, but no side wants to look like it bent.

Iran targets a US base in Kuwait after Washington strikes Iranian positions. The exchange lands inside the talks themselves. The ceasefire starts to look less like peace and more like managed fire.

The White House circulates a draft peace agreement among allies, including Israel. Iran-linked reports question whether anything is final. The deal exists in drafts before it exists on the ground.

Trump tells his cabinet the US may have to finish the job if the deal does not satisfy Washington. The pressure shifts from negotiation to warning. Iran hears the deadline under the language.

Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire after fresh strikes near Hormozgan and Hormuz. Washington says it is acting against threats at sea. Talks continue, but every strike rewrites the room.

Israel expands attacks against Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon as Iran talks strain. The Lebanon front becomes the pressure valve of the wider war. Tehran says diplomacy cannot survive while its allies are hit.

Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah. Israeli forces hit the Bekaa Valley and other areas. The Iran war keeps burning through Lebanon’s map.

The US launches fresh strikes on Iranian targets while talks continue. Rubio says Washington will find another way if negotiations fail. The message is negotiation backed by fire.

Trump says a peace framework is largely negotiated and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says the claim does not match reality. The deal looks close from Washington and distant from Tehran.

Tehran says it is reviewing US responses as Pakistan increases mediation. Islamabad moves deeper into the middle of the pressure. The war starts sounding like a negotiation, but the threats stay active.

Trump says the US is ready for more attacks if Iran rejects a deal, but can wait a few days for the right answer. The conflict sits on the borderline. The clock becomes part of the weapon.

Hormuz remains restricted to hostile countries, keeping energy markets under stress. Oil and LNG routes stay trapped inside the war. The strait becomes both battlefield and bargaining chip.

Trump says a planned military attack on Iran is paused after Tehran makes a new proposal. Gulf leaders push Washington to wait. The strike does not happen, but the threat stays in the room.

The Lebanon ceasefire is extended while Israel launches new attacks. The truce bends without breaking. Hezbollah remains the link between the Iran war and Lebanon’s open wound.

Trump says his patience with Iran is running out after talks with Xi. A ship is reportedly seized off the UAE. The pressure moves from summit rooms to the Gulf waterline.

Iran allows Chinese vessels to move through Hormuz as Trump meets Xi. The strait is no longer just closed or open. It becomes selective power written onto shipping lanes.

US-Israeli strikes and the blockade batter Iran, while Iranian attacks and Israel’s Lebanon campaign isolate Tehran further. The war no longer belongs to one front. Every neighbour carries a piece of it.

Iran reviews a US proposal to end the war as fighting breaks out around the truce. Trump says the ceasefire remains in effect. The paper track and the fire track run at the same time.

The post-ceasefire phase ends without a clean settlement. The war’s main campaign has paused, but the pressure system remains: blockade, proxies, shipping incidents, Lebanon, and talks that could still collapse.

Iran says the US violated the ceasefire and returned fire. Washington calls its action self-defence and says no assets were hit. Both sides insist the ceasefire still exists while proving how fragile it is.

Pakistan says a US-Iran agreement may come sooner rather than later, with Islamabad expected to host another round of talks. The war is paused, the blockade remains, and Pakistan stays in the middle of the pressure.

By May 7, direct US-Iran strikes remain paused, but Hormuz stays tense, oil markets remain volatile, and Hezbollah-Israel exchanges continue at lower intensity. The hot war has cooled. The crisis has not ended.

Trump temporarily pauses Project Freedom, citing progress toward a deal. The blockade remains. The threat of massive strikes remains. Diplomacy returns, but under the shadow of warships.

The CMA CGM freighter San Antonio is attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving crew members injured. Commercial shipping becomes the battlefield everyone was trying to avoid.

The UAE reports another barrage of Iranian missiles and drones, most of them intercepted. Iran denies direct attacks. The ceasefire holds only because everyone keeps calling the attacks something else.

The UAE reports an Iranian drone and missile attack on the Fujairah oil zone. Fires and injuries are reported. Iran denies responsibility. The conflict returns to oil, ports, and pressure points.

The US launches Operation Project Freedom to escort merchant ships out of the Gulf. Two US-flagged ships pass unchallenged. But nearby, shipping incidents and attacks around the UAE raise the temperature again.

Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal, saying he is not satisfied. He sends letters to Congress claiming hostilities have terminated. The administration treats the ceasefire as an ending. The region does not.

As Washington and Tehran harden their positions, Pakistani officials say indirect ceasefire contacts are still alive but fragile. The battlefield moves through Hormuz, but the diplomatic line still runs through Islamabad.

Kuwait reports minor drone strikes on border outposts, with Iraqi militias suspected. The conflict spreads through small incidents, proxy pressure, and plausible deniability.

Trump orders the destruction of Iranian mine-laying boats. On the same day, the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended for three weeks. One front cools slightly. Another stays armed.

IRGC gunboats engage commercial vessels in Hormuz. Epaminodes and MSC-Francesca are seized. Euphoria is damaged. The ceasefire remains on paper, while the sea keeps burning.

Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, giving Tehran more time to submit a proposal. The war pauses again, not because trust returns, but because Islamabad keeps the diplomatic door open.

Trump extends the ceasefire without a fixed end date, giving Iran more time to bring proposals forward. The pause holds, but the blockade keeps the pressure alive.

US Marines seize an Iranian cargo ship accused of evading the blockade. Iran launches ineffective drones toward US vessels. In southern Lebanon, an explosion kills one Israeli soldier and injures nine.

Iran reimposes restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz after the US refuses to lift its blockade. UKMTO reports Iranian gunboats firing on a tanker. The waterway becomes the center of the crisis.

China urges Iran to allow access through Hormuz. Iran announces temporary commercial passage during the Lebanon truce, but the opening does not last. The US blockade remains in place.

US forces turn back vessels attempting to leave Iran. Trump says Hormuz must stay open permanently. Iran reports underground missile retrieval efforts. The blockade starts becoming a long-term pressure tool.

US naval forces begin enforcing the blockade near the Gulf of Oman. Destroyers move into position. Tankers turn around. Iran starts digging for missile assets. The ceasefire becomes fragile almost immediately.

U.S. prepares enforcement near the Strait; maritime tension rises.

Trump announces a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas. Washington frames it as pressure on Iran. Tehran calls it a ceasefire violation. The war moves from the sky to the sea.

Trump threatens blockade; Strait of Hormuz tensions spike.

High-level US-Iran talks in Islamabad fail to break the deadlock. Uranium stockpiles, the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions, and Lebanon remain unresolved. The ceasefire survives, but the deal does not.

U.S. and Iran talks fail, disagreements unresolved, tensions return.

Negotiations planned again in Islamabad; outcome uncertain.

Pakistan continues backchannel talks to extend ceasefire.

Troops stay in position; pause feels temporary.

Reports of limited strikes continue; trust issues remain.

After weeks of direct war, the US and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan and China. Iran claims victory. Washington and Israel look toward Hormuz access, nuclear concessions, and the next phase of pressure.

Ceasefire remains fragile. Forces stay on alert. One wrong move could restart everything.

Multiple officials credit Pakistan’s diplomacy as decisive; spotlight on Islamabad.

Iran agrees to reopen key oil route. Global markets stabilize slightly. Economic pressure eases.

Temporary ceasefire accepted. Fighting pauses across fronts. World gets a moment to breathe.

Pakistan secures ceasefire understanding. Crisis de-escalated at the last moment. Asim Munir seen as composed and decisive throughout. 

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Feild Marshal Asim Munir lead final push. Direct engagement with both sides. Talks hit critical moment.

United States and Israel maintain strike readiness. Iran stays on high alert. Situation remains close to escalation.

Both United States and Iran engage through Pakistani channels. Trust placed in neutral ground. Islamabad becomes the key bridge.

Pakistani leadership engages both sides. Hours of nonstop negotiation. Pressure builds against the clock.

Leaders move into emergency command centers. Decision-making shifts to crisis mode. Situation escalates behind closed doors.

Donald Trump signals stronger stance. Tone shifts toward escalation. Tensions peak further.

Oil routes face risk. Markets react nervously. Economic concerns grow.

Pakistan emerges as active mediator. Pushes urgent ceasefire framework. Quiet diplomacy begins behind closed doors.

Quiet diplomacy ramps up. Multiple countries involved indirectly. Urgency increases.

Markets react instantly. Oil routes seen at risk. World leaders begin emergency consultations.

Donald Trump delivers a hard ultimatum to Iran. Warns escalation could end civilization. Tone shifts from pressure to near-apocalyptic.

Pakistan presents peace plan. Includes immediate ceasefire. No agreement yet.

Pilot successfully recovered. Equipment destroyed to avoid capture. Mission ends under pressure.

U.S. initiates high risk recovery operation. Special forces deployed. Situation extremely tense.

U.S. pilots eject safely over hostile territory. Immediate danger on the ground. Rescue becomes priority.

Iranian forces shoot down U.S. jets. Pilots eject under pressure. Conflict enters direct confrontation phase.

Key bridges and roads damaged. Internal mobility affected. Civilian disruption grows.

Airstrikes target Iranian logistics routes. Movement and supply chains disrupted. Strategic pressure increases.

US threatens deeper strikes including infrastructure targets. Conflict risk rises.

Iran claims downing US jet. Major signal of resistance. Air war intensifies.

Warnings issued globally. Infrastructure risk increases. Digital war threat emerges.

Iran reports shooting down aircraft. Conflicting reports follow. Tension spikes.

Fighting does not stop. Civilian impact increases. Global concern rises.

Major airstrike hits Iran’s key bridge near Karaj.
Critical route between Tehran and Karaj severed.
One of the tallest bridges in the region collapses.

Countries respond diplomatically. Pressure builds. Peace talks suggested.

Civilians flee affected areas. Border pressure increases. Humanitarian concerns rise.

Trump claims major objectives achieved publicly. Reality remains uncertain.

Trump addresses nation claiming progress. Debate erupts instantly.

Objectives become unclear. Conflict turns prolonged. No quick victory.

Public sentiment shifts. Fear and frustration visible. Social mood changes.

Military units reposition quietly. Ground readiness increases. War expands beyond air.

US and Israel target military and energy sites. Capabilities weakened but not eliminated.

Connectivity drops in regions. Communication unstable. Information flow affected.

Strikes hit infrastructure. Electricity cut in areas. Civilian life disrupted.

Iran continues strikes. Israel intercepts most. Pressure keeps rising.

High volume incoming threats. Interceptors used heavily. Pressure rises.

Missiles intercepted mid air. Explosions visible across cities. Videos flood internet.

Strait disruption deepens. Global supply hit hard. Markets react fast.

Tankers avoid key routes. Supply chain slows. Global trade impacted.

Markets react within hours. Energy costs surge rapidly. Economic pressure begins.

Attacks spread across Gulf region. US bases on high alert. War expands beyond borders.

Governments warn citizens abroad. Emergency advisories released. Risk level raised globally.

Airlines avoid conflict airspace. Routes change mid air. Travel disruption begins.

Proposal delivered via Pakistan fails to gain traction.
Tehran signals no interest in negotiations at this stage.
Tensions remain high amid ongoing regional conflict. 

Iran said messages are still being passed to the US through Pakistan, but made it clear this isn’t considered real negotiation. 
So yeah, communication is happening… just not officially called “talks.”

Sirens go off across cities. Missile defense systems deployed. Civilian panic begins.

Initial air raids begin after midnight. Multiple targets hit quickly. War intensity spikes instantly.

Iran rejects any involvement in peace deal with the US and says they are presented with an offer but they have not considered it.

US sent iran a 15-points peace plan via pakistan, according to the New York times report.

Iran rejected a US-backed plan and instead demanded full recognized authority over the Strait of Hormuz as part of its conditions. 
Basically saying they’ll step back only on their own terms, not anyone else’s.

Islamabad steps up to host negotiations between U.S. and Iran as world pushes for diplomatic end.
President Donald Trump reposted Pakistan’s offer on Truth Social, claiming the talks were “productive” and suggesting progress toward ending the war, even though Iran publicly denied direct negotiations were happening. 

Heavy missile waves → immediate counterstrikes.
One of the most intense phases yet. “mixed signals on Iran talks as war rages on and oil prices …”

Military leadership urges peace at home despite regional tensions flaring. ” Violence over events abroad won't be tolerated: CDF Munir “

Israel hits Iran’s South Pars gas field.
This affects ~12% of Iran’s gas production.
Now energy infrastructure = legit target “Why are Iran's South Pars gasfield, Qatar's Ras Laffan “

Top Iranian security official assassinated in Tehran airstrike, escalation stake rises.

Missile debris falls near Al-Aqsa + Church sites in Jerusalem.
One wrong calculation → religious explosion globally.
Extremely dangerous moment. “Iran war: What is happening on day 18 “

People protesting in U.S., Iran, Pakistan, Iraq.
Some protests turn violent.
War isn’t just on battlefields, it’s in the streets too. “Ten killed in pro-Iran protest “

Missiles, airstrikes, back-to-back retaliation.
This is sustained war, not “incidents.”

Iran claims strikes on Israeli airbases + intel HQ.
Shift from cities→ strategic military targets.

Iran uses cluster-style warheads.
Harder to intercept, more core damage.
New level of escalation unlocked.

Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s new Supreme Leader amidst ongoing war.

Israel removes Iranian officials from target list
 Israel reportedly took Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf off its target list after pressure through Pakistani diplomacy.
 Move was meant to keep some communication alive — because if everyone’s gone, there’s no one left to talk to.

Clashes in Karachi leave protesters dead after Iran events spark outrage in Pakistan.

Mar 1, 2026 

Clashes in Karachi leave protesters dead after Iran events spark outrage in Pakistan.

Iran basically says: “no ships allowed.”
One of the most important oil routes in the world = risk zone.
Global economy starts panicking. 

Joint strikes with Israel.
This isn’t regional anymore… it’s global stakes now. “February 28, 2026 — US-Israeli strikes on Iran”

Iran starts hitting Gulf countries too.
Missiles + drones reaching places like UAE.

Iran’s Supreme Leader assassinated in major U.S.–Israel strike → mourning announced; family members also killed.

 Widespread internet disruptions and shutdowns were reported across affected regions.
 Flow of information slowed down hard, making it difficult to verify what was actually happening on ground.

Both sides rearming, repositioning, planning.
Both sides were clearly getting ready for round 2.

Temporary pause after global pressure.
Looked like peace… was actually just a timeout. “Twelve-Day War ceasefire - Wikipedia “

Missile spam activated.
It’s now country vs country.

Big airstrikes on nuclear + military sites.
This is where it officially becomes direct conflict.

Iran launched missiles/drones directly at Israel for the first time ever.
The “no direct war” line? Gone. “Iran–Israel conflict”

Gaza war erupts.
Region gets emotionally and politically charged. Iran-backed groups get more active.

Motorcycles, car bombs, silent hits.
Precision operations, no claims.
But everyone knew.

Al Jazeera journalist shot in the West Bank.
Investigations (UN + multiple media orgs) said Israeli fire was responsible.Huge international backlash.
Israel later acknowledged high probability it was one of their soldiers… but said it wasn’t intentional.

Iran’s top general taken out by a U.S. drone strike.
Yeahh… this one was NOT getting forgotten.

Cyberattacks, secret ops, random explosions, “it wasn’t us.”
Not “war” officially… but everyone was already fighting.

Major strike on Aramco sites.
Oil supply briefly rocked worldwide.
Iran blamed, Iran denies… tension skyrockets anyway.

The U.S. pulled out, sanctions came back HARD.
This is where everything starts going downhill again.

Israel responds with major strikes in Syria.
This was one of the first direct “you crossed the line” moments.

Iran tries to build positions in Syria.
Israel: “absolutely not.”
Airstrikes start happening regularly… just not loudly reported. “March 2017 Israel–Syria incident “

Iran agreed to chill on nuclear stuff, sanctions got relaxed.
This was supposed to cool things down… but lowkey just delayed the explosions.