Iran — strikes, talks and terms

How settled this was, morning by morning

Each column is one appearance, in date order. Taller means more settled. Click any column to jump straight to that item in its edition.

24 appearances across 14 editions

1. Monday, July 13, 2026 · No. 001

   U.S.–Iran fighting threatens the Strait of Hormuz

   Missile and drone exchanges resumed after attacks on commercial shipping. Iran says it has closed the Strait; U.S. officials dispute that, but vessel traffic has slowed substantially. Earlier U.S. strikes hit Iranian air defenses, radar, and Revolutionary Guard boats; Washington revoked authorization for open Iranian oil sales.

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2. Tuesday, July 14, 2026 · No. 022

   U.S.–Iran Escalation Deepens Around the Strait of Hormuz

   President Trump announced the U.S. would blockade Iranian shipping and charge commercial vessels a 20% fee for protected Hormuz passage; strikes continued and Iran reported retaliation against U.S. facilities and shipping. A presidential announcement does not by itself resolve the international-law, insurance, enforcement, and operational questions such a toll raises.

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3. Thursday, July 16, 2026 · No. 024

   U.S. and Iran Expand Attacks Across the Region

   U.S. attacks are targeting Iranian capabilities tied to control of Hormuz; Iran said it retaliated against U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, with sirens in Bahrain (which reported intercepts) and Kuwait responding to drone threats. Neither side's unilateral control claim resolves the navigation dispute.

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4. Thursday, July 16, 2026 · No. 024

   Report: Iran Directs Houthis to Prepare Red Sea Closure

   A Reuters exclusive (unnamed sources) says Iran told the Houthis to prepare to attack shipping and close Bab el-Mandeb if the U.S. strikes Iran's electrical infrastructure; missiles and drones were reportedly repositioned. Not independently confirmed.

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5. Friday, July 17, 2026 · No. 025

   U.S. Expands Iran Campaign to Bridges, Airport, and Port Infrastructure

   A sixth consecutive night of strikes hit bridges, an airport, and infrastructure near strategic Iranian ports; Iran retaliated against sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, with a Doha explosion reportedly injuring a child. Iranian authorities reported 38+ deaths and 400+ injuries since the renewed campaign — not fully verified.

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6. Friday, July 17, 2026 · No. 025

   Report: Iran Has Told Houthis to Prepare for a Red Sea Closure

   Iran has reportedly told the Houthis to prepare to attack shipping and restrict Bab el-Mandeb if the U.S. targets its electrical network; missiles and drones were repositioned, but no operational order is confirmed. Even failed attacks could raise insurance rates and force longer routes around Africa.

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7. Friday, July 17, 2026 · No. 025

   House Panel Advances a $95 Billion Iran-War and Domestic Package

   The House Budget Committee advanced a $95B package on a party-line vote — reportedly $60B for Iran operations, $13B intelligence, $12B agriculture, $10B election administration. It faces opposition and follows the Senate's failure to advance the defense authorization bill amid war-powers disputes.

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8. Saturday, August 1, 2026 · No. 002

   Washington holds off on another Iran strike — conditionally

   President Trump said the U.S. would hold off on another planned attack provided a quick agreement on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the strait. Iran warned that further attacks could trigger strikes on regional energy infrastructure. This is a conditional military pause, not peace.

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9. Sunday, August 2, 2026 · No. 003

   Iran conflict remains paused, not resolved

   Trump held back another planned attack while seeking a nuclear and Hormuz agreement; Tehran warned that renewed U.S. attacks could trigger strikes on regional energy infrastructure.

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10. Sunday, August 2, 2026 · No. 003

    U.S. military readiness becomes part of the Iran story

    The length of the campaign intensified questions about munitions consumption and sustaining simultaneous regional contingencies.

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11. Monday, August 3, 2026 · No. 004

    Trump cancels a planned Iran attack

    The cancellation immediately reduced the market's perceived risk of renewed escalation — a confirmed presidential decision, not a peace treaty.

    National Security B1 · Confirmed matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
12. Monday, August 3, 2026 · No. 004

    U.S.–Iran negotiations become the market's primary variable

    Traders are reacting to every signal from Washington, Tehran and Gulf intermediaries.

    Markets B2 · Probably True matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
13. Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · No. 005

    Oil drops another 5% on Iran diplomacy

    Brent settled around $79.36 and WTI near $75.77.

    Markets A1 · Confirmed matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
14. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · No. 006

    Proposed Hormuz deal could give Iran control of inbound traffic

    Reuters reported negotiators had accepted some form of Iranian control in principle — source-based, not a final agreement.

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15. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · No. 006

    Iran seeks cargo-based transit fees

    Tehran reportedly wanted roughly 5–7% of cargo value; Oman discussed about 3%; Washington wanted no fee.

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16. Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · No. 006

    Markets face a paradox: a settlement could crush oil while institutionalizing Iranian control

    A Hormuz deal could lower prices even as it entrenches Iranian control and fees.

    Markets B2 · Probably True matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
17. Thursday, August 6, 2026 · No. 007

    Iran considers banning U.S. and Israeli vessels

    A proposed law could fine violators up to roughly 20% of cargo value — a parliamentary proposal, not yet operating law.

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18. Friday, August 7, 2026 · No. 008

    Senate passes sweeping Russia/Iran sanctions 86–11

    The measure permits tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy — Senate-passed, not yet law.

    Civic A1 · Confirmed matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
19. Saturday, August 8, 2026 · No. 009

    Iran says the Oman deal alone is insufficient

    Tehran demanded broader U.S. political and economic concessions before reopening the waterway.

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20. Saturday, August 8, 2026 · No. 009

    Iran's potential shipping-control regime remains commercially problematic

    U.S. sanctions and insurance clauses complicate fee collection and vessel compliance.

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21. Sunday, August 9, 2026 · No. 010

    Iran sets substantial conditions for reopening Hormuz

    Tehran said the U.S. must lift sanctions, compensate Iran for war damage and meet additional demands.

    National Security B1 · Confirmed matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
22. Monday, August 10, 2026 · No. 011

    Iran makes Hormuz reopening conditional on U.S. concessions

    FM Araqchi says the Oman-brokered navigation arrangement is in its final stages, but reopening also requires sanctions relief and war compensation; Trump says Washington is in lower-intensity negotiations.

    National Security B1 · Confirmed matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
23. Monday, August 10, 2026 · No. 011

    New Iranian security leadership may complicate negotiations

    Iran appointed former Revolutionary Guard commander Mohsen Rezaei to head its Supreme National Security Council while Hormuz talks continue.

    National Security B2 · Probably True matched in the headline on /\biran(ian)?\b/i
24. Monday, August 10, 2026 · No. 011

    Houthi attack kills seven in Yemen

    A Houthi attack on the Red Sea port town of Mokha killed seven and injured about 30.

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