Drone strike on UAE nuclear plant perimeter briefly forces reactor onto emergency diesel, first attack on facility since Iran war began.
Trump fires off 28 Truth Social posts in two hours including AI video of him destroying Iranian jet, days after 55-post overnight spree.
USS Gerald R. Ford returns from longest carrier deployment in 50 years that spanned Maduro capture and Iran war.
Iran unveils plan to charge tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage and bar U.S. operation as blockade enters second month.
Energy Secretary Wright predicts Strait of Hormuz reopens “this summer at the latest,” threatens U.S. military will force it open if Iran refuses a deal.
Trump claims U.S. controls Strait of Hormuz and “wiped out” Iran’s military as Iran’s foreign minister calls Tehran the war’s “victor.”
House war powers resolution to end Iran conflict dies on 212-212 tie vote, third defeat in the chamber since the war began, with three Republicans crossing over.
Trump and Xi agree at Beijing summit that Strait of Hormuz must remain open as Rubio insists U.S. is not seeking China’s help.
Unidentified attackers seize ship off UAE coast and head for Iranian waters as rival U.S. and Iranian blockades enter day 75.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration’s sanctions against UN expert on Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese, finding likely First Amendment violation over her criticism of Israel.
Three Republicans join Democrats in seventh failed Senate attempt to limit Trump’s Iran war powers, with Sen. Lisa Murkowski flipping after past opposition.
Xi warns Trump that US missteps on Taiwan could push the two countries into ‘conflict’ on first US presidential visit to China since 2017.
Iran names war reparations and Hormuz sovereignty among preconditions for peace 75 days into war, rejecting US proposal as “demand for surrender.”
Trump departs for Beijing summit with Xi while downplaying Iran war differences and renewing threat to decimate Tehran.
Iran war cost hits $29 billion as inflation reaches highest level since 2023 and gas remains up 50% since war began.
Trump rejects Iran’s reply to peace proposal as “garbage” and says ceasefire is on life support, days before asking Xi to pressure Iran.
Energy Secretary Wright says Trump administration is open to suspending federal gas tax as prices hit $4.52, up 50% since Iran war.
Trump rejects Iran’s peace counter-proposal as drone attacks hit four countries, fraying month-old ceasefire.
Trump posts AI-generated image showing 159 Iranian warships sunk under his presidency versus intact under Obama and Biden, while awaiting Iran’s peace proposal response.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatens to attack US bases if Iranian tankers are hit, day after US fighter jet disables two tankers in Gulf of Oman.
US military strikes third boat in five days in eastern Pacific, killing two and leaving one survivor.
US Navy disables two empty Iranian tankers approaching Iranian port as Tehran weighs US interim deal proposal.
Rubio meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican to repair ties after Trump’s repeated attacks over Iran war and immigration.
US strikes Iran after Iran attacks three Navy destroyers in Strait of Hormuz, with Trump calling retaliation “a love tap.”
Iranian strikes damage 228 buildings and equipment at 15 US military bases since February, far more than officials disclosed, after US asked commercial satellite firms to withhold imagery.
Iran reviews one-page US peace memorandum to end 69-day war as Tehran lawmakers mock proposal as “wish-list.”
Rubio unveils joint UN Security Council resolution with Gulf allies threatening Iran with sanctions over Strait of Hormuz attacks.
Trump pauses two-day-old Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz as Rubio declares Operation Epic Fury combat campaign over.
US military attacks another alleged drug boat in Caribbean, killing two and pushing campaign death toll past 188 since September.
US sinks six Iranian boats and Iran strikes UAE oil port on day one of Project Freedom as ceasefire frays.
Trump orders US Central Command to start guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as Iran warns the plan violates the ceasefire.
Trump calls it treasonous to say US is not winning Iran war after notifying Congress hostilities have terminated.
Hegseth tells Senate the 60-day war powers clock is paused by April 7 ceasefire one day before deadline as Pentagon presents Trump strike options.
Russian President Putin warns Trump against new Iran strikes and offers to remove Iran’s enriched uranium during phone call on war day 63.
US average gas price hits $4.17, a four-year high, after rising $1.19 per gallon since Iran war began two months ago.
Senate Republicans defeat 51-47 Democratic war powers resolution to block military force against Cuba after Trump’s “Cuba’s next” remarks and naval blockade.
Trump attacks German Chancellor Merz on Truth Social over Iran nuclear comments, falsely claiming Merz favors Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
King Charles defends checks on executive power, judicial independence, NATO, and Ukraine in joint meeting of Congress while avoiding naming Trump.
US Marines board and search stateless containership from Pakistan, release vessel as Iran blockade redirections reach 39 vessels.
Trump’s national security team weighs Iran’s Strait of Hormuz proposal as Rubio publicly rejects it, on Iran war day 62.
Rubio rejects Iran’s offer to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US ends blockade and war, on Iran war day 61.
Iran caused up to $5 billion in damage to US military bases across seven Gulf countries, NBC News reports as Pentagon withholds details from Congress.
Trump floats leaving NATO in Fox News interview, citing allies’ refusal to help US fight Iran in Strait of Hormuz.
White House weighs Defense Production Act takeover of Spirit Airlines as Iran war fuel costs push the twice-bankrupt carrier toward liquidation.
Trump sends envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for indirect ceasefire talks with Iran on war day 58.
Defense Secretary Hegseth fires Navy Secretary Phelan weeks after ousting Army’s top general during Iran war.
