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An explosion near Zanjan killed 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say. The blast occurred near the northern city. A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is northwest of Tehran.
The US approved military sales of over $8.6 billion to West Asia allies. The announcements came after a fragile ceasefire. The announcements came as the U. S. and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire came into effect.
Donald Trump told Congress the Iran ceasefire stopped the 60-day clock. He called the War Powers Act unconstitutional. Live updates: Donald Trump tells Congress Iran ceasefire stopped 60-day clock, calls War Powers Act unconstitutional The Hill.
US President Trump claims congressional approval is no longer needed for a war with Iran, citing a ceasefire as proof hostilities have terminated. He made the statement in a letter to Congress on 10 April 2026.
Donald Trump said the Iran war is "terminated" in a letter to Congress. A ceasefire in the conflict is holding.
Iran has offered a new proposal to the US Iranian leaders warn of using "new cards" like smart targeting against US warships if the US strikes again.
US President Trump says there will be no early end to the war with Iran, expressing dissatisfaction with Tehran's latest offer. The White House claims hostilities have terminated despite ongoing US troop presence.
Trump outlined options to address Iran, suggesting the country could either face a blast or make a deal. He noted Iran's leadership disunity may be affecting negotiations. Trump also said that Iran leadership's disunity could be affecting the negotiation process.
Trump stated he is not satisfied with Iran's new proposal sent through Pakistan. The administration claims its military engagement with Iran has terminated before a 60-day deadline. Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ’terminated’ before 60-day deadline.
The US will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a decision made after a German politician stated the US was 'humiliated' by Iran. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.
US President Donald Trump is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany amid a row with European allies over Iran. The move follows Trump's feud with European leaders over their reluctance to support war on Iran.
The US will reduce its troop levels in Germany by 5,000, amid a dispute with the country's allies over Iran. The decision comes as a result of a row between US President Donald Trump and German politician Friedrich Merz.
US President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with a new peace deal offered by Iran. The costs of the standoff between the two countries continue to multiply. Live Updates: Trump "not satisfied" with new peace deal offered by Iran as standoff's costs multiply CBS News.
US President Donald Trump is considering military action against Iran, saying he wants to "blast the hell out of" the country. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest peace proposal. US President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with the latest peace proposal from Iran.
Gas prices in the US have surged to $4.39 per gallon, the largest one-day increase since the Iran ceasefire was announced. The jump in prices is likely due to ongoing tensions with Iran.
President Donald Trump told Congress that hostilities in Iran have terminated. President Donald Trump told top US lawmakers on Friday that hostilities in Iran had ended, after coming under pressure from Congress to seek authorization for the conflict as it headed into its third month.
Israel reportedly helped defend the UAE with its Iron Dome missile defense system during the Iran war. The Emirates bore the brunt of Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries. It appeared to be the first time the missile defense system was sent to an Arab country.
The War Powers Act deadline for the Iran war is here. The act requires presidential reporting.
A US court limited mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone. The drug is used in medication abortions. The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.
The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over six to twelve months. The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to twelve months.
China's UN envoy criticized the US for "bullying" as new US sanctions target Chinese companies. The comments come before a meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi. Tensions between the two nations have been rising. The sanctions add to existing trade tensions.
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