### [2026-07-16](/feed/2026/07/16/index.md) ##### 2026 Iran war # White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says that Iran is still interested in an agreement with the United States. However, she also accuses Iran of violating the Islamabad Memorandum by firing at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. ### Sources: 1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-continues-talk-us-wants-make-deal-white-house-says-2026-07-16/) ### Related: 1. [The International Maritime Organization announces an evacuation plan for around 500 to 600 ships with 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran and the United States have reached a ceasefire deal to end the war. The evacuation will be coordinated with Iran and Oman. ](/feed/2026/06/23/the-international-maritime-organization-announces-an-evacuation-plan-for-around-500-to-600-ships-with-11000-seafarers-s.md) _Context: Iran, Islamabad Memorandum, Strait of Hormuz, United States_ 2. [Iranian deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirms that a deal between Iran and the United States has been reached to end the war and that the U.S. blockade will end beginning tonight. ](/feed/2026/06/15/iranian-deputy-foreign-minister-kazem-gharibabadi-confirms-that-a-deal-between-iran-and-the-united-states-has-been-reach.md) _Context: Iran, Islamabad Memorandum, United States_ 3. [Pakistani prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and United States president Donald Trump announce that Iran and the U.S. have reached an agreement to end the war, extend the ceasefire by 60 more days, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the deal set to be officially signed in Switzerland on Friday. ](/feed/2026/06/14/pakistani-prime-minister-shehbaz-sharif-and-united-states-president-donald-trump-announce-that-iran-and-the-us-have-re.md) _Context: Iran, Islamabad Memorandum, Strait of Hormuz, United States_ 4. [The headquarters of the Iranian military declares that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, due to renewed tensions in the region and U.S. strikes against Iran. ](/feed/2026/06/11/the-headquarters-of-the-iranian-military-declares-that-the-strait-of-hormuz-is-closed-to-all-traffic-including-oil-tank.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States_ 5. [The Pakistani foreign ministry reaffirms that Pakistan is still engaged in ceasefire mediation efforts to end the war amidst renewed tensions between Iran and the United States. ](/feed/2026/06/11/the-pakistani-foreign-ministry-reaffirms-that-pakistan-is-still-engaged-in-ceasefire-mediation-efforts-to-end-the-war-am.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Iran, United States_ 6. [The Fars News Agency reports that Iran has allowed vessels from China to cross the Strait of Hormuz. ](/feed/2026/05/14/the-fars-news-agency-reports-that-iran-has-allowed-vessels-from-china-to-cross-the-strait-of-hormuz.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Iran, Strait of Hormuz_ 7. [Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi confirms the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire is ratified by the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). ](/feed/2026/04/8/iranian-foreign-minister-abbas-araghchi-confirms-the-two-week-ceasefire-between-iran-and-the-united-states-which-includ.md) _Context: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States_ 8. [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](/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.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Iran, United States_ 9. [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 Arab countries](/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.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Iran, United States_ 10. [United States intelligence sources report that Iran has started to deploy underwater mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The Central Command says that American forces have sunk several Iranian ships, including 16 minelaying vessels. ](/feed/2026/03/10/united-states-intelligence-sources-report-that-iran-has-started-to-deploy-underwater-mines-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-the.md) _Context: 2026 Iran war, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, United States_