Trump says Xi assured him China would not send weapons to Iran
US president also says he could again strike Iran if progress on ceasefire is not made within 'days'.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump did not rule out a major blow to Iran
The US is ready to strike Iran again if necessary.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.05.2026
The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary.
Politics
nytimes.com
19.05.2026
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
The US president says he is holding off on a US attack planned for Tuesday as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
World
bbc.com
19.05.2026
Trump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf intervention
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
World
aljazeera.com
19.05.2026
Video: US calls on G7 to impose US-led sanctions on Iran
The US Treasury Secretary says he’s calling ‘the world’ to join the US in imposing sanctions on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Israel built two military bases in Iraq before war on Iran: New York Times
Israeli forces had been preparing the makeshift sites in western Iraq since late 2024, the US newspaper reported.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of war
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
World
bbc.com
18.05.2026
‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks
The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.
World
aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Iranian civilians get defence training
Defence training sessions on light weapons were held for Iranian men and women in mosques in several cities.
World
aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
Al Jazeera reports from Strait of Hormuz on Iran’s plan to manage shipping
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from the strait and explains Tehran’s newest plan to manage shipping.
World
aljazeera.com
17.05.2026
U.S. redirects more than 70 commercial vessels as part of naval blockade of Iran
Azerbaijan
trend.az
16.05.2026
USA: 78 ships have been diverted since the beginning of the naval blockade of Iran
The number of merchant ships diverted by the US military since the beginning of the blockade against Iran has reached 78.
Azerbaijan
report.az
16.05.2026
US charges alleged Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know
The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group
World
aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
Politics
nytimes.com
15.05.2026
Top US admiral: Strikes severely degraded Iran’s military, defence
Admiral Brad Cooper defended the results of the US-Israeli war on Iran, as lawmakers questioned him on Capitol Hill.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026
‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
World
aljazeera.com
15.05.2026
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
BRICS meeting overshadowed by war on Iran
World
aljazeera.com
14.05.2026
Trump in China for talks with Xi Jinping
Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.
World
aljazeera.com
14.05.2026