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Iran war

Week of May 4–10, 2026

26 entries, newest first. Days are in U.S. Mountain Time.

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Sunday, May 10, 20263 entries

  1. 3:57 PM in Tehran

    Iran sends reply to US proposal; Trump calls it 'totally unacceptable'

    ConfirmedDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundTehran, Iran

    Iran sent its response to the US peace text through Pakistan, focusing on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, and on maritime security; Tasnim said it sought guarantees, sanctions relief and release of frozen assets within 30 days, with nuclear issues left for later. Trump wrote that he had read it and 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!', and Brent rose about 4% to $105.45 on Monday morning.

    Why it matters Trump's rejection left the talks without a working text and pushed oil prices back up.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, CBS News (2), Al Jazeera (2)

  2. 1:55 PM in Beirut

    Israeli strikes on two Lebanese emergency centres kill two paramedics

    ConfirmedBackgroundBackgroundBint Jbeil district, Lebanon

    Lebanon's Health Ministry said Israeli attacks directly targeted two emergency response centres in the Bint Jbeil district, killing a paramedic in Qalawiya and another in Tibnin and wounding five. It said 2,846 people had been killed since March 2, including 552 since the ceasefire began on April 16; the UN relief chief said the next day that Israel carried out more than 100 strikes on Lebanon in 24 hours.

    Why it matters Attacks on health workers were a growing part of the toll since the truce.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), Al Jazeera (3)

  3. 12:55 PM in Qatar

    Drone sets cargo ship ablaze off Qatar as Kuwait and UAE report drone incursions

    OfficialMilitary & securityBackgroundQatari waters, Persian Gulf

    Qatar's Defense Ministry said a drone hit a cargo ship arriving from Abu Dhabi in Qatari waters, causing a limited fire and no injuries, and Qatar called for an investigation. Kuwait said hostile drones entered its airspace at dawn and the UAE said it intercepted two drones launched from Iran; the UAE blamed Iran, and nobody immediately claimed the attacks.

    Why it matters The attacks reached Qatari waters and Kuwait, widening the Gulf states under fire during the truce.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2), Al Jazeera (3)

Saturday, May 9, 20264 entries

  1. 1:30 AM in Baghdad, May 10

    WSJ reports Israel ran a secret base in the Iraqi desert for the Iran war

    ReportedDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundIraqi desert, Iraq

    The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel built a clandestine outpost in Iraq's desert, with US knowledge, to support its air campaign against Iran, and used air strikes to keep away Iraqi troops who nearly found it in early March. Iraq's military said the reports stemmed from a March 5 clash with unidentified forces that had air cover, in which one Iraqi soldier was killed, and denied any unauthorized bases were present.

    Why it matters The report adds to pressure on Baghdad over foreign military activity on its territory.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2)

  2. 9:45 PM in Moscow

    Putin offers to take and store Iran's enriched uranium, says US hardened its stance

    OfficialDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundMoscow, Russia

    Putin said Russia was ready to repeat its 2015 removal of Iran's enriched uranium and that all sides had initially agreed, until the US insisted the material go only to US territory and Iran then hardened its position. He said Ali Larijani, who has since died, had proposed diluting it jointly with Russia inside Iran, and that the issue had reached an impasse.

    Why it matters The account showed the uranium stockpile's destination had become a sticking point in the talks.

    Sources: Kremlin (President of Russia), Al Jazeera

  3. 4:45 PM in Beirut

    Israeli strikes kill at least 18 in Lebanon, including 7 displaced people in Saksakiyeh

    ConfirmedBackgroundBackgroundSaksakiyeh, Lebanon

    Israeli attacks killed at least 18 people across Lebanon, including seven killed and 15 wounded in a strike on a building housing displaced families in Saksakiyeh, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. Israel said it hit Hezbollah members in a structure used for military purposes and was reviewing reports of civilian harm.

    Why it matters The Saksakiyeh strike hit families who had fled their homes and lay outside the areas Israel had ordered evacuated.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), CBS News, Al Jazeera (3)

  4. 1:30 PM in Bahrain

    Bahrain arrests 41 people it says are linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard

    OfficialDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundManama, Bahrain

    Bahrain's Interior Ministry said it arrested 41 people linked to a group affiliated with the IRGC and that investigations were continuing. Bahrain, home to the US Fifth Fleet, has also stripped dozens of citizenship for allegedly backing Iran; rights groups accuse it of using the war to crack down on dissent.

    Why it matters The arrests show the war hardening Gulf governments' security crackdowns on alleged Iranian networks.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News

Friday, May 8, 20264 entries

  1. 11:46 PM in Tehran

    Satellite images show a large oil slick off Iran's Kharg Island export terminal

    ReportedShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundKharg Island, Iran

    Satellite images reviewed by AP showed a slick of about 27 square miles spreading from the west side of Kharg Island, with Windward estimating about 80,000 barrels spilled since it was first detected on Tuesday; the cause was unknown. Iran's Oil Terminals Company denied any leak on Sunday.

    Why it matters A spill at Kharg, which handles most of Iran's crude exports, could reach Gulf coastlines if it spreads.

    Sources: CBS News, Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2)

  2. 6:06 PM in Dubai

    US jets disable two empty Iranian tankers trying to reach an Iranian port

    OfficialShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundGulf of Oman

    CENTCOM said a Navy F/A-18 fired precision munitions into the smokestacks of the empty tankers Sea Star III and Sevda to stop them entering an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman, after US forces disabled a third Iranian-flagged tanker on Wednesday. The IRGC navy warned that any attack on Iranian tankers would be answered with a strike on a US base.

    Why it matters The US was now firing on ships to enforce the blockade, and the IRGC warned it would hit a US base in response.

    Sources: CBS News, Al Jazeera, CBS News (2)

  3. 4:30 PM in Beirut

    Israeli strikes kill at least 31 in Lebanon, one of the deadliest days of the war there

    ReportedBackgroundBackgroundSouthern Lebanon

    Israeli air attacks killed at least 31 people across southern Lebanon on Friday, including five in Toura and a civil defence worker, Lebanon's National News Agency reported, one of the deadliest days since March 2. The Health Ministry put the overall toll at 2,759 dead and 8,512 wounded.

    Why it matters The death toll was among the highest of the war, despite a truce in force until mid-May.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), CBS News

  4. 1:33 PM in Tehran

    Iran says it seized the tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman

    OfficialShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundGulf of Oman

    Iran's military said naval commandos boarded the Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman for trying to 'disrupt' Iranian oil exports and escorted it to Iran's southern coast. MarineTraffic data showed the tanker empty, and it had been sanctioned by the US under an earlier name as part of Iran's own shadow fleet.

    Why it matters The seizure of a tanker already under US sanctions left Iran's motive unclear.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2)

Thursday, May 7, 20263 entries

  1. 6:49 AM in Dubai, May 8

    UAE intercepts two ballistic missiles and three drones from Iran; three wounded

    OfficialMilitary & securityBackgroundUnited Arab Emirates

    The UAE Defense Ministry said it engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched from Iran, and debris moderately wounded three people. It said it has engaged 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles and 2,263 drones since the war began, and the government says 10 civilians have been killed in the UAE.

    Why it matters It was the third day of Iranian missile or drone fire the UAE reported since May 4, hours after the US-Iran clash in the strait.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), CBS News

  2. 11:05 PM in Tehran

    US strikes Bandar Abbas and Qeshm after Iran attacks three destroyers in Hormuz

    ConfirmedMilitary & securityBackgroundBandar Abbas and Qeshm Island, Iran

    CENTCOM said Iran fired missiles and drones and sent small boats at the destroyers Truxtun, Rafael Peralta and Mason as they transited the strait, none were hit, and US 'self-defense strikes' hit missile and drone launch sites and command nodes; US officials said Bandar Abbas and Qeshm were targeted. Iran said the US first attacked an Iranian tanker and struck coastal areas, and a local official said 10 sailors were wounded and five missing; Trump called the strikes a 'love tap' and said the ceasefire was still in effect.

    Why it matters The strikes on Iranian soil tested a ceasefire both sides still said was in effect.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), CBS News, CBS News (2)

  3. 11:05 AM in New York

    US sanctions Iraq's deputy oil minister and militia leaders over Iran oil scheme

    OfficialDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundWashington, United States

    Treasury sanctioned Iraqi Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij al-Bahadly, accusing him of helping pass Iranian oil off as Iraqi, along with four Iraqi companies and three leaders of the Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada and Asaib Ahl al-Haq militias. Iraq's oil ministry denied the accusations.

    Why it matters The move stepped up US pressure on Baghdad to break with Iran-backed armed groups.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, CBS News (2)

Wednesday, May 6, 20263 entries

  1. 8:28 PM in Beirut

    Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah's Radwan commander

    ConfirmedMilitary & securityBackgroundBeirut, Lebanon

    Israel struck a building in the Haret Hreik and Ghobeiri area of Beirut's southern suburbs, the first strike there in about a month, and Netanyahu and Katz said it targeted the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan Force. A source close to Hezbollah told AFP that Radwan operations commander Malek Ballout was killed, and Israel's army said the next day it had killed the Radwan commander, whom it named as Ahmad Balut, and two other Hezbollah officials.

    Why it matters The strike broke the pause on attacks in Beirut that had held since early April.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, CBS News (2), Al Jazeera (2)

  2. 5:55 AM in New York

    US and Iran near a one-page memo to end the war; Trump threatens heavier bombing

    ReportedDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundWashington, United States

    Axios and a Pakistani source quoted by Reuters said the sides were close to a one-page memorandum under which Iran would pause enrichment, the US would ease sanctions and release frozen funds, and both would lift Hormuz restrictions. Trump said Epic Fury would end if Iran agreed, but otherwise 'the bombing starts' at a higher intensity; Iran said it was reviewing the US proposal, and Brent fell more than 6% to about $103.

    Why it matters It was the closest the two sides had come to a framework since the Islamabad talks.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), CBS News, Al Jazeera (3)

  3. 2:15 PM in Shanghai

    Araghchi meets Wang Yi in Beijing; China calls for a comprehensive ceasefire

    ConfirmedDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundBeijing, China

    On his first trip to China since the war began, Araghchi met Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who said China was 'deeply distressed', that a resumption of hostilities was 'not acceptable' and that a comprehensive ceasefire was urgently needed; Tasnim quoted him calling the US-Israeli attacks 'illegitimate'. China's Foreign Ministry also urged a quick response to calls for safe passage through Hormuz.

    Why it matters Beijing pressed for de-escalation days before Trump's visit to China.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2)

Tuesday, May 5, 20264 entries

  1. 6:52 PM in New York

    Trump pauses Project Freedom, citing progress toward a deal; blockade stays

    OfficialShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundWashington, United States

    Trump said that at the request of Pakistan and other countries, and because 'Great Progress' had been made toward a final agreement with Iran, the operation to move ships through Hormuz would be paused briefly while the blockade stayed 'in full force'. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the decision.

    Why it matters The pause ended the US escort effort after one day of clashes and put the focus back on a deal.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2)

  2. 12:02 AM in Dubai, May 6

    French-owned cargo ship CMA CGM San Antonio hit by projectile, crew injured

    ReportedShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundStrait of Hormuz

    UKMTO said a cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz area; two US officials told CBS the CMA CGM San Antonio was hit by a possible land-attack cruise missile, injuring several Filipino crew. CMA CGM confirmed the attack, the injuries and damage to the ship.

    Why it matters It was the fourth ship incident UKMTO reported in the area since the US operation was announced.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2)

  3. 6:18 PM in Dubai

    UAE intercepts a second day of Iranian missiles and drones; Iran denies targeting it

    OfficialMilitary & securityBackgroundUnited Arab Emirates

    The UAE Defense Ministry said its air defenses were again intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones launched from Iran. Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said its forces had carried out no missile or drone operations against the UAE and warned against any action from Emirati soil, while the Foreign Ministry said Iran's actions were aimed 'exclusively' at the US.

    Why it matters Iran's denial contradicted the UAE's account as attacks on the Emirates continued for a second day.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2), Al Jazeera (3)

  4. 8:10 AM in New York

    Hegseth says Iran ceasefire holds; Caine counts over 10 Iranian attacks since truce

    OfficialMilitary & securityBackgroundWashington, United States

    Hegseth called Project Freedom 'separate and distinct' from the war and said 'right now, the ceasefire certainly holds', while Gen. Dan Caine said Iran had attacked US forces more than 10 times and fired on commercial ships nine times since April 8, below the threshold for resuming major combat. Rubio said that evening that Operation Epic Fury was 'concluded'.

    Why it matters Washington chose to treat the Hormuz clashes as short of a ceasefire breach and keep the truce alive.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, CBS News (2), CBS News (3)

Monday, May 4, 20265 entries

  1. 2:17 PM in New York

    US and Gulf states draft UN resolution demanding Iran stop Hormuz tolls and mining

    OfficialDiplomacy & politicsBackgroundNew York, United States

    US Ambassador Mike Waltz said Washington, Bahrain and Gulf allies were drafting a Security Council resolution requiring Iran to stop attacking ships, laying mines and charging tolls, and to disclose where mines are. The draft, obtained by AP on Tuesday, threatens sanctions or other measures if Iran does not comply.

    Why it matters Russia and China had vetoed an earlier Hormuz resolution in April.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, CBS News (2)

  2. 7:12 PM in Dubai

    Iran fires 15 missiles and 4 drones at UAE; fire hits Fujairah oil zone

    ConfirmedMilitary & securityBackgroundFujairah, United Arab Emirates

    The UAE Defense Ministry said it engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones from Iran, the first attack on the country since the ceasefire; a drone started a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone and three Indian nationals were hurt. Oman said a workers' building in Musandam was hit and two people wounded, without naming the source, and the UAE said it reserves the right to respond.

    Why it matters Iran brought the Gulf states back into the fighting on the day the US operation began.

    Sources: CBS News, Al Jazeera, CBS News (2), CBS News (3)

  3. 5:12 PM in Dubai

    US says it sank six Iranian small boats as Iran fires missiles and drones near Hormuz

    OfficialMilitary & securityBackgroundStrait of Hormuz

    Iran's army said it fired cruise missile, rocket and drone 'warning shots' near US destroyers approaching the strait, and CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Iran had launched cruise missiles, drones and small boats at protected ships and that the US destroyed six boats. Iranian media said US forces had fired on civilian cargo boats, killing five people, and Trump warned Iran would be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if it attacked US ships.

    Why it matters The clash put the US escort operation in direct conflict with Iran's claim to control the strait.

    Sources: CBS News, CBS News (2), Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2)

  4. 4:15 PM in Dubai

    Project Freedom begins as CENTCOM says two US-flagged ships transited Hormuz

    OfficialShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundStrait of Hormuz

    CENTCOM said Navy destroyers had crossed into the Gulf and two US-flagged merchant vessels had transited the strait, after a US-led center set up an 'enhanced security area' south of the usual lanes and warned of unmapped mines. The IRGC called the claim 'complete lies'; Maersk later said the US-flagged Alliance Fairfax had left the Gulf under US military escort.

    Why it matters Only a few ships moved on the first day, while Gen. Dan Caine said the next day that more than 1,500 vessels remained trapped in the Gulf.

    Sources: CBS News, Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera (2), Al Jazeera (3), CBS News (2)

  5. 3:34 PM in Dubai

    UAE says Iranian drones targeted an ADNOC tanker; blast damages Korean ship in Hormuz

    OfficialShipping, energy & marketsBackgroundStrait of Hormuz

    The UAE said two Iranian drones targeted an ADNOC-affiliated tanker transiting the strait, with no injuries, and called it IRGC 'piracy'. The same day an explosion and fire hit the South Korean-operated bulk carrier HMM Namu with 24 crew aboard; Trump blamed Iran, Iran denied involvement, and Seoul later said two unidentified objects struck its stern.

    Why it matters The attacks tested whether ships would trust the US escort effort launched that day.

    Sources: Al Jazeera, CBS News, Al Jazeera (2), Al Jazeera (3)

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