Iran

• May 10, 2026

  UAE, Kuwait, Qatar Report Iranian Drones

  As the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to impact and shape the region, journalists from RFE/RL's Central Newsroom and Iranian service, Radio Farda, deliver ongoing updates and analysis.

• May 10, 2026

  Angry Words, But No Response Yet From Iran On US Peace Proposal

  The war in Iran and the wider Middle East appeared to be in a holding pattern on May 9 as Washington awaited Iran’s response to its latest peace proposal but, while Tehran has not yet offered a formal reply, the regime has maintained its belligerent language toward the US.

• May 09, 2026

  Tensions Remain High As Washington Awaits Iran's Peace Proposal Response

  Iran blamed the United States for a recent escalation of skirmishes in the Persian Gulf as Washington awaits a response from Tehran over the latest proposal to end their war.

• May 08, 2026

  Rubio Wraps Up Rome Visit With Sharp Warning To Iran Over Hormuz

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to steady ties with Italy and the Vatican during a visit to Rome shaped by disputes over Iran, NATO, and migration. He also defended Washington’s military posture in the Middle East and warned Tehran against trying to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz.

• May 07, 2026

  Barry Pavel: The US Strategy In Iran, And What Comes Next

  In an interview with RFE/RL, Barry Pavel, a former senior director for defense policy and strategy at the National Security Council, who served as a special assistant to the president under George W. Bush, unpacks the strategic meaning behind recent developments in the US war with Iran.

• May 07, 2026

  Tehran Reviews Latest US Proposal Amid Trump Optimism -- And Threats

  Iran said it was reviewing the latest US proposal that sources say would end the fighting but leave several key issues open, as US President Donald Trump claimed a deal was “very possible” but also warned of renewed fighting if Tehran rejected the deal.

• May 06, 2026

  Vessel Attacked In Strait Of Hormuz As US Pauses Operation To Guide Ships

  A French shipping ⁠group has confirmed that one of ⁠its vessels was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

• May 06, 2026

  Iran Is Using Alternative Routes To Bypass US Naval Blockade

  In response to the US naval blockade on Iran’s ports and vessels, Tehran is using alternative routes to transit goods, including through Pakistan, Turkey, and the Caspian Sea.

• May 06, 2026

  Trump Warns Of 'Much Higher Level' Strikes If Iran Refuses Deal

  US President Donald Trump has warned Iran it will face "a much higher level and intensity" of strikes if it fails to agree to a peace deal that the two sides are reportedly closing in on.

• May 06, 2026

  Beijing Urges Immediate Cease-Fire In Iran As Trump-Xi Summit Nears

  Beijing has reiterated its call for a “comprehensive ceasefire” in the Iran-US conflict and for a return to normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi kicked off his first visit to China since the conflict erupted at the end of February.

• May 06, 2026

  Ex-NATO Commander: Iran Crisis Exposes A West 'More Divided Than Its Adversaries'

  For retired four-star general Philip Breedlove, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, the Iran crisis is exposing a West that is “more divided than its adversaries.”

• May 05, 2026

  Trump Says US Will Pause Operation To Guide Ships Through Hormuz Strait

  US President Donald Trump has announced that the operation called Project Freedom to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz will be “paused for a short period of time.”

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