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Strait of Hormuz

Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, October 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
October 13, 2026, 6:40 pm
Iran said shoring up defenses at nuclear sites, warning it could invade neighbors if war resumes
Tehran reportedly preparing population for a return to fighting, issued warnings it could target American warships and Saudi oil facilities as it seeks to deter renewed US strikes
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Mideast analyst Ksenia Svetlova -- the head of ROPES -- joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI/AP)
October 12, 2026, 1:56 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 12 – How the Houthis’ multi-pronged strategy is unbalancing the Saudis
Mideast expert Ksenia Svetlova on the lethal strikes on Riyadh’s international airport and the axes supporting each side in the conflict, plus where things stand a year to the Gaza ceasefire
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Ksenia Svetlova
An F/A-18 Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195 lands aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), October 1, 2026, in the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo)
October 8, 2026, 1:42 pm
US military told to prepare for potential resumption of Iran strikes — reports
Officials tell Axios Pentagon order was issued several days ago, renewed strikes may target nuclear, infrastructure and energy sites; Israel said likely to be involved
By ToI Staff
US Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two, at Elmendorf Air Force Base, October 6, 2026, in Anchorage, Alaska. (AP/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
October 8, 2026, 3:33 am
Vance: Iran needs to show ‘meaningful’ reduction in nuclear enrichment for a deal
US vice president says talks complicated by uncertainty over who is making decisions in Tehran, which claims problem lies with Washington’s mixed messages
By Jacob Bogage
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint press conference with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis (not pictured) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, October 7, 2026, in Athens, Greece. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, Pool)
October 7, 2026, 6:52 pm
Iran has ‘lost complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz, Rubio claims
On visit to Greece, US secretary of state reiterates that Tehran cannot be allowed nuclear weapons, says its economy is plummeting because of ‘crippling sanctions’
By Agencies
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI/Flash90)
October 7, 2026, 2:25 pm
Daily Briefing Oct. 7 – 3 years to Hamas attack, Israel is both more secure and more vulnerable
Guided by the question of whether what’s happening right now is a stalemate or a new normal, diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman delves into all fronts affected by the war
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Lazar Berman
Ships are anchored off the coast of Khasab in Oman’s Musandam Governorate, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026. (AFP)
October 5, 2026, 8:53 am
Middle East crude oil exports exceed pre-war levels but tanker attacks increase
7-day moving average for crude exports was 18.5 million barrels per day on Oct. 1, just above pre-war average of 18 million bpd; at least 7 tanker attacks reported in recent days
By Florence Tan
Iranian army cadets during the opening ceremony of a military training center in downtown Tehran, Iran, October 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
October 4, 2026, 2:43 pm
Iran says no military solution to conflict with US as talks remain at dead end
Tehran’s top diplomat insists ‘only negotiations based on justice and fairness’ will end war; Hormuz tanker damaged in attack as Iran vows to keep Strait closed until demands met
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Motorcyclists drive past a billboard depicting a Persian legendary hero and flying figure hitting US aircraft carriers alongside the message in English and Farsi: “From the Persian Gulf a new power rises,” “The army of Satan will be drowned in the Persian Gulf," during a state-organized motorcycle parade called “Janfada,” meaning “Sacrifice for Iran,”, in Tehran, Iran, September 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
October 2, 2026, 2:29 am
US sanctions target Iran’s auto, rail sectors as blockade chokes shipping lanes
Rubio reportedly orders Iranian FM to.leave US, but delegation claims officials were on their way out anyway; amid stalled talks with Tehran, Trump says he may need to ‘blow them up’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 25, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
September 30, 2026, 5:09 pm
Iran indicates it received official US response to latest offer on ending war
Officials don’t say what reply contained; FM Araghchi updates Tehran cabinet on his trip to UN General Assembly; UK monitors says three ships hit in Hormuz
By Agencies
US President Donald Trump winks as the members of the media depart the Oval Office of the White House as Essar Capital Director Prashant Ruia, from left, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, John Jovanovic, chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa., and Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, look on, September 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 29, 2026, 2:13 am
Trump denies willingness to give Iran sanctions relief in exchange for nuke concessions
US and Iranian officials speak separately with Qatari mediators on amended Iranian proposal that includes end to hostilities in Israeli-occupied south Lebanon, after Trump nixed earlier version
By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Pedestrian walk past a billboard depicting a Persian legendary hero and flying figure hitting US aircraft carriers at Islamic Revolution square in downtown Tehran, Iran, September 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
September 28, 2026, 4:42 pm
US, Iran expected to hold separate talks with mediators as pressure ramps on Tehran
Washington reportedly seeking to extract nuclear concessions from Islamic Republic after rejecting its bid to reopen Strait of Hormuz
By Agencies and ToI Staff
US President Donald Trump attends the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah Country Club, September 27, 2026, in Medinah, Ill. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
September 28, 2026, 12:15 am
Trump says he expects new Iran talks despite rejecting Hormuz deal offer
US president says Tehran ‘overplayed their hand’ with new conditions for truce, but Iran insists it ‘will not back down’ from demands
By AFP and Lazar Berman
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's Daily Briefing podcast. (ToI/AP)
September 27, 2026, 2:56 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 27 – The curious timing of the Oct. 7 allegations against the PM
Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on what was said — and not — during Netanyahu’s 40-minute United Nations speech and what is happening — and not — in the Iran war
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Lazar Berman
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 25, 2026. (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
September 27, 2026, 10:18 am
Iran vows not to back down after US rejects its Hormuz proposal
FM Araghchi asserts any move toward opening vital waterway depends on demands being met; Iranian president says he’s lost trust in US as ‘faithful’ negotiation partner
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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