2026-04-16 06ee5a44ad659389162010f64d29dcd282dbe8c3 /feed/2026/04/16/us-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-that-the-us-is-prepared-to-resume-the-war-if-iran-does-not-agree-to-a-permane U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. is prepared to resume the war if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal. 1776353780 2026-04-16 cde0afa7b2de9e82881224c8811bc9327e9f44ca 4 Iran 71 /wiki/iran Middle Eastern crisis 1 /wiki/middle%20eastern%20crisis Pete Hegseth 14 /wiki/pete%20hegseth U.S. 37 /wiki/united%20states U.S. defense secretary 2 /wiki/united%20states%20secretary%20of%20defense Iran Middle Eastern crisis Pete Hegseth U.S. U.S. defense secretary Middle Eastern crisis 2026-04-12 3e64ef64df10a561d6b656b8b1cb1fb03d873510 /feed/2026/04/12/the-initial-three-rounds-of-ceasefire-talks-between-the-united-states-and-iran-conclude-after-14-hours-however-the-ira The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran conclude after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiations will continue. 1775987035 2026-04-12 99d37bd602441dabcac16087704de484cce49c29 9 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/04/12/the-initial-three-rounds-of-ceasefire-talks-between-iran-and-the-united-states-conclude-in-islamabad-pakistan-after-14 The initial three rounds of ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States conclude in Islamabad, Pakistan, after 14 hours. However, the Iranian government says that negotiations will continue. 2026-04-5 dacfa3078158b5a4b7b2db22c0c22c136529fa61 /feed/2026/04/5/iranian-media-claims-an-american-lockheed-c-130-hercules-was-shot-down-in-isfahan-isfahan-province-iran-while-on-a-se Iranian media claims an American Lockheed C-130 Hercules was shot down in Isfahan, Isfahan province, Iran, while on a search and rescue operation for a missing U.S. airman. 1775395985 2026-04-5 c12d8b5ccb21f69d8df2b4980a8fbe6a17497779 12 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/04/5/iranian-media-claims-an-american-lockheed-c-130-hercules-was-shot-down-in-isfahan-iran-while-on-a-search-and-rescue-op Iranian media claims an American Lockheed C-130 Hercules was shot down in Isfahan, Iran, while on a search and rescue operation for a missing U.S. airman. 2026-03-31 48406b6c6ab16c818446d6730026815dc7ca654a /feed/2026/03/31/us-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-that-the-talks-between-the-united-states-and-iran-are-very-real-but-also-stat U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says that the talks between the United States and Iran “are very real” but also states that the U.S. will "negotiate with bombs" until a ceasefire is reached. 1775027279 2026-03-31 3d13b6cb55e1ec6766b623cbb310a3df7f5bdd26 6 Middle Eastern crisis Pete Hegseth U.S. U.S. defense secretary 4 /feed/2026/03/31/us-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-that-the-talks-between-iran-and-the-united-states-are-very-real-but-also-stat U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth says that the talks between Iran and the United States "are very real" but also states that the U.S. will "negotiate with bombs" until a ceasefire is reached. 2026-03-29 7a09f908eaf5e01411bbef54c76f9e9bbd34094f 1 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]2026 Iran war 2026-03-29 ec784c10a890b40cf48d3d16f871da19d83d76b2 5 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/03/29/bahrain-imposes-a-nighttime-maritime-curfew-from-6-00-nbsp-pm-to-4-00-nbsp-am-to-restrict-sea-traffic-and-strengthen Bahrain imposes a nighttime maritime curfew from 6:00{{nbsp}}pm to 4:00{{nbsp}}am to restrict sea traffic and strengthen coastal security following reported attacks attributed to Iran. [https:--today.lorientlejour.com-article-1501346-bahrain-announces-curfew-for-maritime-traffic-ministry.html (AFP via "L'Orient Today")]***Ten Kuwaiti soldiers are injured in a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. [https:--saudigazette.com.sa-article-660088-world-10-kuwaiti-soldiers-injured-in-missile-and-drone-attacks ("Saudi Gazette")]*The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan. [https:--www.france24.com-en-live-news-20260329-pakistan-hosts-saudi-turkey-egypt-for-talks-on-mideast-war (AFP via France 24)]*United States president Donald Trump tells "Financial Times" that the U.S. could seize Kharg Island and "take the oil" in Iran, although "a deal could be made fairly quickly". [https:--www.ft.com-content-3bd9fb6c-2985-4d24-b86b-23b7884031f5 ("Financial Times")] [https:--english.news.cn-northamerica-20260330-e0958790470e42ccaf54eff1aaa783f8-c.html (Xinhua)]*An Iranian missile hits the Makhteshim chemical plant in southern Israel. A warning for the leakage of hazardous materials is issued for the immediate vicinity of the site. [https:--www.reuters.com-world-middle-east-adama-chemicals-plant-southern-israel-hit-by-iranian-missile-or-debris-2026-03-29- (Reuters)]*A visual evidence released by "The New York Times" shows that a sports hall in Lamerd in the Fars province of Iran was hit by a untested short-range Precision Strike Missile during the first day of the war on February 28, 2026. [https:--www.nytimes.com-2026-03-29-world-middleeast-us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html ("The New York Times")]An Indonesian peacekeeper of the UNIFIL mission is killed and a second one is critically injured when a projectile explodes at their position near Aadshit al-Qusayr, Nabatieh Governorate. [https:--www.timesofisrael.com-indonesian-peacekeeper-killed-in-lebanon-explosion-2nd-critically-injured- ("Times of Israel")]*2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait 2026-03-26 c79c843debc021d54ec9a70fdb4e9b06c6a9bdc2 /feed/2026/03/26/middle-east-special-envoy-steve-witkoff-confirms-that-the-united-states-has-shared-a-15-point-peace-plan-to-iran-through Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that the United States has shared a 15-point peace plan to Iran through the Pakistani government. 1774595281 2026-03-26 c4f0c41c7c9f982a0475e03286e0b71dc5490e3c 5 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/03/26/us-special-envoy-to-the-middle-east-steve-witkoff-confirms-that-the-united-states-has-shared-a-15-point-peace-plan-to U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff confirms that the United States has shared a 15-point peace plan to Iran through the Pakistani government. 2026-03-11 f8b7c37cb7cf409aac1c8c584adf0e62aad3fb14 3 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/03/11/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-lists-preconditions-for-ending-the-war-between-iran-israel-and-the-united-states Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian lists preconditions for ending the war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The conditions include recognizing Iran's legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression. 2026-03-7 688db045c31f3612ad6cc533bc9ee073b5aaca84 3 Iran Middle Eastern crisis U.S. 3 /feed/2026/03/7/iranian-ambassador-to-russia-kazem-jalali-says-that-iran-is-ready-for-normal-talks-but-also-rejects-the-current-position Iranian ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says that Iran is ready for normal talks but also rejects the current position by the United States. 2026-02-19 91b1590d0ae38aa665a5411c94a021cce9ed683a /feed/2026/02/19/us-president-donald-trump-says-he-has-ordered-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-and-relevant-departments-to-begin-the-pr U.S. president Donald Trump says he has ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and relevant departments to "begin the process" of releasing classified government files related to extraterrestrial life and UAPs. 1771579925 2026-02-19 622bbaeb7e2c5e58e93eb3345fa9cad856b81951 13 Pete Hegseth U.S. U.S. defense secretary 3 /feed/2026/02/19/united-states-president-donald-trump-says-he-has-ordered-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-and-other-relevant-department-he United States president Donald Trump says he has ordered defense secretary Pete Hegseth and other relevant department heads to "begin the process" of releasing classified government files related to extraterrestrial life and UAPs. 2016-04-20 67f8e6514f0327d3a8dd5e863d7ff9df15f8482d 17 Iran U.S. U.S. defense secretary 3 /feed/2016/04/20/the-gulf-cooperation-council-gcc-and-the-united-states-agree-to-carry-out-joint-naval-patrols-to-prevent-iranian-arms The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the United States agree to carry out joint naval patrols to prevent Iranian arms shipments reaching Yemen, the Gulf bloc's secretary general Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani said on Wednesday, following a meeting with United States Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. Iran denies it supplies weapons to the Houthis in Yemen. /feed/2026/04/16/us-defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-says-that-the-us-is-prepared-to-resume-combat-operations-if-iran-does-not-agree-to Al Jazeera 16 7c222f33c3220e73bd06803f22de5d0d16b77981 4 https://aje.news/060cxq?update=4497301 2026 U.S. defense secretary Pete Hegseth says that the U.S. is prepared to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a permanent deal.