4:27 pm, Mar 22, 2026
Iran says it will shut the Strait of Hormuz 'completely', and hit vital infrastructure in the region, if Trump goes through with threat to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if the Strait is not opened within 48 hours.
4:23 pm, Mar 22, 2026
President Trump demanded Iran fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz without threats, threatening U.S. strikes on its power plants starting with the largest. Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps responded by pledging a total strait shutdown until rebuilt, plus attacks on U.S. assets, energy sites, and companies with American ties in the region.
11:35 am, Mar 20, 2026
Iran: General Ismail Ahmadi, the Basij intelligence chief, reported killed.
5:38 pm, Mar 19, 2026
A US F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at US air base in the Middle East after it was struck by what is believed to be Iranian fire.
5:36 pm, Mar 19, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu outlines plans for pipelines to carry oil and gas west through Israel to the Mediterranean, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.
5:29 pm, Mar 19, 2026
I reaffirm to President Trump our readiness to enter into immediate negotiations with Israel. -Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam
4:39 pm, Mar 19, 2026
The State Department has partnered with El Al Airlines to arrange non-stop flights, designated exclusively for American citizens, from Tel Aviv to the United States. These flights have already allowed more than 2,000 American citizens to return to the United States from Israel.
9:45 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to its pre-war status. -Iran's parliament speaker Qalibaf.
2:50 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Iranian news agency FARS cites a statement from the Revolutionary Guards confirming the killing of Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij forces.
2:41 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Qatar has been great. The UAE has been absolutely great. Saudi Arabia has been terrific. Bahrain has been very good. The Middle Eastern countries have been very strong in their support, and of course, Israel. -President Trump
2:39 pm, Mar 17, 2026
Poland will not send its troops to Iran -Polish Prime Minister
12:25 pm, Mar 15, 2026
No warship deployment to Strait of Hormuz. -French Foreign Ministry
1:16 pm, Mar 14, 2026
The Iranian regime is launching missiles toward Jerusalem, a city sacred to billions, during the month of Ramadan. -State of Israel
11:34 am, Mar 14, 2026
The U.S. has launched heavy strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export hub.
11:33 am, Mar 14, 2026
Under the direction of Military Intelligence, the Air Force struck earlier this week and eliminated Sham Abd al-Karim Yassin, a key commander in Hezbollah's communications unit and the Palestine Corps of Iran's Quds Force.
11:31 am, Mar 14, 2026
5000 U.S. Marines Have Been Deployed to the Strait of Hormuz.
11:29 am, Mar 14, 2026
President Donald Trump states that the United States, together with its allies, will reopen the Strait of Hormuz by using military force and ensure safe navigation.
3:04 am, Mar 14, 2026
Additional security has been provided to President Trump, Dick Vance, Pete Hegseth, and to all former U.S. Presidents in light of threats from terrorists living in the United States.
2:09 pm, Mar 13, 2026
I want to say it very clearly once again: Germany is not part of this war, and we do not want to become one. -German Chancellor Merz on Iran
2:37 pm, Mar 12, 2026
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly in a coma and has also lost a leg in an airstrike.
3:25 pm, Mar 11, 2026
Over 43,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28. Americans in the Middle East who need assistance can call the U.S. Department of State, 24/7, at +1-202-501-4444. -Dylan Johnson, Assistant SecretaryBureau of Global Public Affairs
7:06 pm, Mar 10, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. The Secretary condemned Iran’s reprehensible attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Secretary and the Foreign Minister discussed how to reinforce Saudi Arabia’s defense as Iran continues its baseless aggression against civilian targets. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
1:09 pm, Mar 9, 2026
For my part, I would like to confirm our unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with our Iranian friends. -Putin
1:06 pm, Mar 9, 2026
Europe can no longer be a custodian for the old-world order. -EU's vonder Leyen
1:02 pm, Mar 9, 2026
Three U.S. B‑52 strategic bombers have landed at RAF Fairford in Britain, potentially indicating preparation for heavy strikes in Iran. -Intel
12:55 pm, Mar 9, 2026
From the very first day, we have been engaged in intensive diplomatic efforts. So far, we have held talks with 16 leaders in order to find a way out of the crisis before it escalates further. - Turkish President Erdogan on Iran
11:26 am, Mar 9, 2026
The Department of State is designating the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist and intends to designate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective March 16, 2026. -Marco Rubio
11:09 am, Mar 8, 2026
Since February 28, over 32,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East.
These figures do not include the many Americans who have safely relocated to other countries or those who have departed the Middle East but are still in transit back to the United States.
The Department of State has completed nearly two dozen charter flights and has safely evacuated thousands of Americans from the Middle East. -Assistant Secretary Dylan Johnson.
4:11 pm, Mar 5, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. The Secretary thanked the Foreign Minister for Egypt’s support in helping U.S. citizens safely return home through Egypt. They also discussed the continued threats the Iranian regime poses to regional stability, and other developments in the region.
2:30 pm, Mar 5, 2026
Houthi leader in Yemen, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, says they stand with Iran and are ready to act at any moment.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has called for an immediate ceasefire by all parties involved in the conflict around Iran.
The U.S. Department of State is taking historic action to assist American citizens, who wish to depart the Middle East, return to the United States. The Department has opened a crisis intake form for American citizens in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. To receive departure assistance information from the Department of State about available aviation and ground transportation options, please fill out this form.
The U.S. State Department will continue to actively assist any American citizen abroad, who wishes to depart the Middle East. Americans in the Middle East who need assistance can call the U.S. Department of State 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss recent developments in Iran and throughout the Middle East. The Secretary told the Foreign Minister that attacks on Turkey’s sovereign territory were unacceptable and pledged full support from the United States. Both leaders reiterated the continued strength of the bilateral relationship. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The leaders discussed the recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Cyprus. -Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott
Spain leaders have agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military. The U.S. military is coordinating with its counterparts in Spain.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Italy.
To deliver Americans who are in the Middle East and in need of assistance: It is very important – and I ask this of the networks as well – it is important for you to, please, put both the website and the phone numbers on your screens, because we need – we need to know where you are. We need to know – we need to have contact information for Americans who need assistance. They have to register with us, because as these options begin to open up, and as they open up, we have to be able to call you; we have to be able to reach you; we have to be able to know where you’re staying so we can get this information to you and coordinate appropriately. And it’ll be a variety of methods: charter flights, military flights and transports, expanded commercial opportunities, and in some cases, land routes that will allow them to go to neighboring countries that might have open airports at that point. - Marco Rubio
