What did Trump say about the Iran war?

On day one of the war (Feb 28, 2026), Donald Trump said it could end in two or three days. The war is now in its 87th day. Across March, April, and May 2026, Trump has repeatedly claimed a peace deal is imminent — describing it as "95% done," "largely negotiated," "near finalization," "constructive," and one that "will be announced shortly." On March 11 Trump said "We won." On May 1 Trump told Congress hostilities with Iran had terminated. Iran has disputed each of these claims, calling them "incomplete and inconsistent with reality." Trump also describes the war as "very popular," though Reuters/Ipsos polling shows only 27% of Americans support the strikes.

How much does the Iran war cost?

Based on the Pentagon's briefing to Congress, U.S. military operations in Iran have cost roughly $11.3 billion in the first six days and approximately $1 billion per day since. U.S. consumers have separately paid tens of billions in higher fuel prices, per the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University.

Is the Strait of Hormuz open?

Hundreds of ships are still stuck in the Strait of Hormuz on day 87 of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran as the U.S. blockade continues. Naval traffic — labeled by ship type and country of origin — is clustered within the blockaded zone. 23 days ago, Trump called the U.S. blockade "friendly"; 27 days before that, Trump told Iran to "open the fuckin' Strait." Iran says it has helped dozens of ships pass through the U.S. blockade, and Iran has now announced it will charge vessels for "navigation services" instead of formal tolls. Roughly 20% of global seaborne oil flows through this strait.

When will gas prices go down?

Global oil markets were thrown into chaos when the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran started on Feb 28, 2026. WTI crude oil has tracked sharply higher since the war began and spent most of the past few months trading above $100. Trump said higher oil and gas prices are "peanuts" compared to losing the war with Iran. Real-time crude oil prices for all 87 days of the war are tracked on the site.

Will the U.S. invade Iran?

Can bombs alone end the Iran war, or will Trump put American boots on the ground? Since the first strikes on Iran 86 days ago, the U.S. and Israel have continued bombarding parts of Iran and nearby territories. 75 days ago, Trump said the war is "won," but real-money Polymarket markets currently price the probability of a U.S. invasion of Iran in 2026 at 19%. Only 7% of Americans support sending U.S. troops into Iran, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling.

Is the Iran war over?

Q: Is the Iran war over?

No. Israel, America, and Iran are still at war, the Strait of Hormuz remains under U.S. blockade, and most Americans do not support the war. More than two thirds of Americans want a quick end to the war, and less than 10% of Americans support sending U.S. troops into Iran. Real-money Polymarket odds of a U.S. invasion of Iran in 2026 sit in the high teens.

June 27, 2026

Iranian Supreme Leader’s Advisor Mohsen Rezaei said the U.S. is “continuing to create tensions” in the strait. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted several locations “of the U.S. terrorist army in the region.” Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the U.S. of violating international law and the ceasefire agreement. Iran’s Head of Parliament’s National Security Committee Abrahim Azizi said the strait “is governed by Iran” and the U.S. should “not mistake control for escalation.” Azizi said Iran’s strike was “not a violation of the ceasefire,” it was “ceasefire management.” Sources: New York Times, NBC, Associated Press, X (formerly Twitter), Newsweek

June 26, 2026Trump said Iran “shouldn’t be doing that.” Show moreTrump said “you’ll find out” when he was asked if Iran will face consequences for allegedly violating its ceasefire. Trump said he doesn’t like that Iran “took a shot yesterday” at a “very expensive ship.” Trump said “they shouldn’t be doing that.” Trump said Iran’s attack on a ship in the strait was a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire agreement. Trump said the U.S. “knocked down three other drones” from Iran. Sources: Associated Press, CNBC, Politico, Wall Street Journal, New York Post

Iran’s Head of Parliament’s National Security Committee Abrahim Azizi said Trump “has no commitment to the principles of negotiations.” Azizi said, “The blame game does not work anymore.” Azizi said the latest strikes from the U.S. during negotiations will “lead to retreat and regret on their part.” Iran’s state media said their strike came after an explosion was heard there. Sources: New York Times, X (formerly Twitter), CNBC, Reuters

June 25, 2026Trump said Iran is being “very nice.” Show moreTrump said tolls paid to Iran by ships passing through the strait is “unacceptable.” Trump said “this vote puts Iran on notice” after the Senate blocked an Iran war powers resolution. Trump said there are no tolls “of any kind being sought or received by Iran on ships traveling the Strait of Hormuz.” Trump said the Iranians are being “very nice.” Sources: Bloomberg, Washington Post, Reuters, Wall Street Journal

Iran’s armed forces struck a container ship with “an unknown projectile” as it tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s Navy said they “warn all vessels to strictly refrain from any movement outside the designated routes.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said NATO is “actively complicit” in an “unlawful war of aggression.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Times, Al Jazeera

June 24, 2026Trump said the war is going “very well.” Show moreTrump said the war is going “very, very well.” Trump said he wants American allies to “just be loyal.” Trump said senators who voted to block his war in Iran are “losers.” Trump said the U.S. is “winning by a lot.” Trump’s team told Congress to expect a request for supplemental funds for the war in Iran. Trump said Iran “informed the U.S.” that there are “no tolls” for ships in the strait. Trump said the U.S. “will be releasing some of their money, that is totally controlled by us” for Iran to buy food. Trump said Iran is “agreeing to everything I want.” Sources: New York Times, Politico, CBS, Associated Press, White House, Reuters, CNBC, X (formerly Twitter)

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said they “can’t have a peaceful region so long as American militarism and interventionism persist.” Iran consulted a team of psychologists to help them understand Trump’s mindset. Sources: CBS, Wall Street Journal

June 23, 2026Trump said a new blockade is “unlikely.” Show moreTrump said nuclear inspectors in Iran will be “on the ground at the appropriate time” but “there’s no rush.” Trump said Iranian officials who denied agreeing to allow inspectors at their nuclear sites are “wrong.” Trump said the situation in Iran “is a humanitarian crisis.” Trump said reimposing the U.S. blockade “at this point” is “highly unlikely.” Trump said the U.S. economy is “ready to soar to levels the world has not seen before.” Sources: Politico, New York Post, Reuters, Washington Post, New York Times

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s missile program would “never” be a part of a future peace agreement. Iran reopened parts of its airspace for commercial flights. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is “fully” open to commercial shipping. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, New York Times

June 22, 2026Trump said the strait is “totally open.” Show moreTrump said the Strait of Hormuz is “totally open” and “an oil gusher.” Trump said if Iran is “not behaving” he “will do what I have to do.” Trump authorized Iran to sell its oil as part of an agreement to end the war. Trump said Iran is “not supposed to be” using profits from oil sales to rebuild its military, “so we’ll see,” he said. Sources: New York Times, CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Reuters

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said “tireless” work in negotiations has “delivered major progress” in ending the war. Araghchi said the first “real test” is ensuring that military operations stop in Lebanon. Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said talks with the U.S. ended with understandings on how to carry out the next stage of negotiations. Iran’s central bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said there is “no obligation to buy agricultural inputs from the U.S.” Iran agreed to allow nuclear inspectors to return this week. Sources: New York Times, X (formerly Twitter), New York Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal

June 21, 2026Trump said he’ll “blow the shit” out of Iran. Show moreTrump threatened to “blow the shit out of” Iran. Trump said Iran “must immediately stop their highly paid proxies” from “causing trouble.” If they don’t, Trump said the U.S. will “hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week.” Trump said Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian “better watch his mouth.” Trump said avoiding global economic collapse was a big reason why he signed an interim deal with Iran. Sources: New York Post, CNBC, Guardian, Associated Press, Bloomberg

Iran said talks with the U.S. have “entered a difficult phase.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said “we will never back down.” Iran’s state-run media said talks with the U.S. were halted after Trump threatened fresh strikes in response to Hezbollah’s actions in Lebanon. Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said unless the strikes in Lebanon end, “entry into the negotiation phase for the final agreement is not possible.” Sources: Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, X (formerly Twitter), Chicago Tribune, Associated Press

June 20, 2026Trump said the strait is open. Show moreTrump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “stop blowing up buildings.” Trump said his administration considers the strait as open for traffic. Trump’s team said U.S. forces are “monitoring the situation” to ensure the strait stays open. Trump said, “Versailles is the real deal.” Trump said there will be no tolls in the strait “unless they are imposed by and for the United States of America.” Trump said his tolls would be for “services rendered” as the Middle East’s “guardian angel.” Sources: Associated Press, New York Times, Politico, CNBC, New York Post, Reuters

Iran’s military command said the Strait of Hormuz was closed after a “clear breach” of the U.S. commitment to prevent Israel from violating the cease-fire. Iran’s IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) warned ships not to approach the strait or their “security could be at risk.” Iran said no new permits are being issued for ships to cross until further notice. Iran said closing the strait is the “first step” to Israel’s continued “aggression” and “subsequent steps have been planned.” Iran said if the U.S. doesn’t keep its commitments the deal “as a whole will be jeopardized.” Sources: New York Times, CBS, Reuters, CNBC, Associated Press

June 19, 2026Trump said Iran signed “out of desperation.” Show moreTrump said Iran will “get no money, not ten cents!” Trump said Iran came to the negotiating table from a position of weakness. Trump said the U.S. “didn’t meet out of desperation, Iran did.” Trump said, “Iran is better off now than it was four months ago.” Trump was warned by U.S. intelligence that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to take steps that will undermine a deal with Iran. Trump said it’s “time to look for new leadership in Iran.” Sources: CNBC, Reuters, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera, Politico

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said his country will “take all necessary measures to protect its interests, security, and rights.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said he did not did not agree with signing the deal “as a matter of principle” and did not want his negotiators to make concessions to “the enemy.” Iranian-funded group Hezbollah said it did target Israeli tanks in response to Israel’s violation of the ceasefire. Sources: New York Times, Time Magazine, Associated Press

June 18, 2026Trump wants war in the “rearview mirror.” Show moreTrump said the war will soon be in the “rearview mirror.” Trump said "there is no 300 billion dollar payment to Iran" on social media. Trump said the deal would end the war's stress on the U.S. economy. Trump said critics of his deal are "fools" who are “either jealous, bad people, or stupid.” Trump said that “without the United States, there would be no Israel.” Trump said he wants everyone "to maintain their commitment to allowing our negotiations to beautifully unfold." Sources: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, New York Post, Washington Times, Associated Press, White House

Iran originally sought $400 billion from the U.S. as compensation for war damages. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that Trump made a deal with Iran “out of desperation.” Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations with the U.S. in a statement. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials pledged to safeguard “the rights of the Iranian nation and the resistance front” even though Khamenei had “a different opinion” on the deal. Sources: Reuters, New York Times, Associated Press, Al Jazeera

June 17, 2026Trump said the market “loves” his deal. Show moreTrump said “we have taken a lot of their money” and at “a certain point in time” the U.S. will “have to give it back” to Iran. Trump said “the market loves” the memorandum of understanding “beyond anything that I’ve actually seen.” Trump said if Iran doesn’t “behave” the U.S. will “go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head.” Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be fully open Friday. Trump said if Iran doesn’t “honor the agreement” the U.S. will “probably go back to bombing them until they honor it.” Trump said the U.S. will “go back to bombing” if the memorandum of understanding “doesn’t get done in 60 days.” Trump said Israel “gets a little excited sometimes” and needs “a little softer touch.” Trump said the U.S. and Iran electronically signed an interim deal in Versailles to extend the ceasefire. Trump said Iran’s ballistic missiles “aren’t the problem” because they “hurt a little” but “they don’t blow up the planet.” Sources: C-SPAN, Reuters, CBS, Wall Street Journal, White House, New York Times, X (formerly Twitter), Financial Times, Politico

Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed that Iran’s president had “digitally” signed the memorandum of understanding. Iran’s lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the strait “will not return to the conditions before the war.” Iran will “conduct dialog” with Oman “to define the future administration and maritime services” in Hormuz. Ghalibaf said “the text of the Iran-U.S. memorandum is now officially finalized, because both sides have signed it.” Sources: CNBC, New York Times, Al Jazeera, New York Post

June 16, 2026Trump said the agreement is a “done deal”. Show moreTrump said the agreement is a “done deal” but Iran’s leaders “have to prove themselves.” Trump said the Iranians were “nice to deal with” and he “never cared about regime change.” Trump said he’ll “probably” read the terms of the initial agreement “word by word” in public “so that the press covers it accurately.” Trump’s team said the deal will allow Iran to immediately begin selling oil again. Trump said the U.S. is “not investing any money in Iran,” but the U.S. has the right “to go in some day and do, if I want to do something, or if somebody wants to do something.” Trump said he is “not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves.” Sources: Bloomberg, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, CNBC, Associated Press

Iran could receive a rehabilitation plan for economic development with financing of at least $300 billion, according to the draft document. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said “the war has not fully come to an end” until Israel withdraws from Lebanon. While the deal is negotiated, Iran said its soccer team “is the most oppressed one in the whole World Cup.” Sources: Bloomberg, Associated Press, New York Post

June 15, 2026Trump said the strait will “fully open” this week. Show moreTrump said ships were “starting to move” through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a “very difficult guy.” Trump said Iran would not be provided cash in the deal. Trump’s Vice President said the deal would allow Iran “to be reinvited into the world economy.” Trump’s senior officials said “everything will be fully open” by Friday. Sources: New York Times, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Politico

Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran would not start implementing the terms of the deal until it is signed. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran would not collect tolls on ships passing through the strait, but he said Iran would still charge fees “in exchange for the services that are provided.” A sanctioned supertanker used to move Iranian oil is moving toward the U.S. blockade. Iran said a meeting will “probably” happen this week to officially sign the MoU and hold the first round of negotiations. Sources: New York Times, Associated Press, X (formerly Twitter), CNBC

June 14, 2026Trump said a peace deal is “now complete.” Show moreTrump said a deal “with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete.” Trump said he authorized “the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade” in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said, “Let the oil flow!” Trump asked Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, “What the f**k are you doing?” after Israel continued bombing Lebanon. Trump said he would restart attacks on Iran if a final nuclear agreement isn’t signed. Sources: Associated Press, New York Post, Reuters, Bloomberg, New York Times

Iran said the war “will end immediately and permanently beginning tonight.” Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said negotiations on a final agreement will be deferred “until the opposing party implements its obligations.” Iran called off a planned attack on Israel in retaliation for its continued strikes. Iran said it agreed to “dilute” its uranium stockpile. Sources: Associated Press, Bloomberg, New York Times, Reuters

June 13, 2026Trump said a deal will be “signed tomorrow.” Show moreTrump said “all sides should stand down” because the U.S. and Iran are “very close to a deal.” Trump said the U.S. and Iran will finalize a deal within the day and it will be “signed tomorrow.” Trump said the U.S. will go into Iran and take its enriched uranium “at the appropriate time, when all is calm.” Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will very soon be “open to all.” Trump said he looks forward to “working with Iran” now and “long into the future.” Sources: Reuters, Washington Post, Associated Press, New York Times, Politico, CNBC

Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said “the likelihood of finalizing the memorandum of understanding in the coming days is high.” Iranian parliament member Mahmoud Nabivian criticized the deal and said it will make Iran into “a colony of America.” Iran said its reviews of the political, legal and technical aspects of the U.S. deal are under way. Iran said the possibility of a deal “happening in the coming days cannot be ruled out.” Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, New York Times, CNBC

June 12, 2026Trump said the strait “has been open for months.” Show moreTrump said “the terms that Iran leaked out” are false and “have nothing to do with the terms that were agreed to.” Trump said the Strait of Hormuz “has been open for months.” Trump said the U.S. blockade would end “immediately” after Iran signs the memorandum of understanding. Trump said the Iranians are “very dishonorable people to deal with” and there is “no such thing as dealing in good faith.” Trump said that Iran’s statement “on having a deal” was “weak and pathetic.” Sources: Reuters, Politico, X (formerly Twitter), New York Times, CNBC

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said a final version of the memorandum of understanding “has never been closer.” Araghchi said the “media should refrain from entering speculation about its content” and all the details “will be shared with the public in due course.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the “contradictory positions of the United States have always caused turbulence and disruption in this process.” Sources: Politico, Al Jazeera, New York Times, X (formerly Twitter)

June 11, 2026Trump said the war should end in a “few days.” Show moreTrump said the U.S. “will be hitting Iran very hard tonight” then he called off new military strikes a few hours later. Several hours later, Trump said the U.S. “settled up with Iran” and he “got everything we wanted.” Trump threatened “in the not too distant future” to take “total control” of Iran’s oil and gas markets. Trump said his “preference has always been to take Kharg Island,” but he said he doesn’t know if America “has the stomach for it.” Trump said Iran has agreed to a “very strong memorandum of understanding” that is “a little conceptual.” Trump said a deal “should get done over the next few days.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Washington Post, Reuters, Associated Press, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Politico

Iran said “there has been progress in negotiations” but the war “from a military standpoint, is a dead end.” Iran’s speaker of Parliament Mohammad Ghalibaf said, “Wrong strategies and impulsive decisions will reset the entire board for the worse” and could “explode energy infrastructure and markets.” Iran contradicted Trump by saying that nothing had been finalized to end the conflict. Sources: Reuters, New York Times, NBC, Associated Press

June 10, 2026Trump said he’ll “hit them hard again.” Show moreTrump’s administration carried out “multiple” new attacks on Iran today, which it called an “act of coercive diplomacy.” Trump said the deal is “largely negotiated” but “they keep playing us for suckers.” Trump said, “We hit them hard yesterday. We’re going to hit them again hard again today.” Trump said “Iran is all talk and no action” and they will now have to “pay the price.” Trump said Iran has “taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them.” Trump said he is getting close to ordering new strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges if they won’t sign a deal. Trump said the U.S. is “really close to a deal but they keep tapping us along.” Trump’s administration said they’ll continue “exerting maximum pressure to get a deal done.” Sources: C-SPAN, Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Politico, NBC, New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, X (formerly Twitter), White House, Bloomberg

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said negotiations can not proceed without “a minimum level of conducive conditions.” Iran said it needed to “reassess” its participation in negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the latest U.S. attacks and reiterated “the inherent right of self-defense, including reciprocal action” for Iran. Iran said it will “not hesitate” to defend itself. Sources: New York Times, Guardian, Associated Press, Al Jazeera

June 9, 2026Trump said negotiations are “going well.” Show moreTrump said negotiations with Iran are in their “final throes” of making a “powerful deal.” Trump said a peace deal to end the Iran war could be signed in “two or three days.” Trump said Iran and Israel have “both agreed, through me, to stop” their attacks. Trump said talks with Iran are “going well.” Trump said Iran is responsible for downing an American helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. “must” respond. At Trump’s direction, the U.S. military carried out “a proportional response to recent attacks on U.S. forces” by Iran. Sources: Reuters, CNBC, Politico, Washington Examiner, CBS, White House, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post

Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf said the “great Iranian nation” has been saved “from the jaws of the ravenous wolves.” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said, “We prefer language of diplomacy but speak other languages too.” Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said “the best solution” for “foreign forces” in Iran “is for them to leave.” Sources: CBS, X (formerly Twitter), CNBC, Bloomberg

June 8, 2026Trump said negotiations are still ongoing. Show moreTrump said, “Israel and Iran must immediately stop shooting.” Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he “better be very careful” because he “could be left alone against Iran very soon.” Trump said Israel and Iran “are looking to do an immediate ceasefire.” Trump said negotiations are ongoing “subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press, New York Post

Iran announced it has “suspended” all military operations against Israel. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said they “have neither abandoned the field nor the negotiating table.” Iran said “in the event of continued aggression and mischief” there will be “much more severe and devastating actions than before will be forthcoming.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said “nobody believes that any action by Tel Aviv takes place without coordination with the United States.” Baghaei said exchanging strikes with Israel will only worsen an already “chaotic diplomatic process.” Sources: Reuters, ABC, Associated Press, Washington Post, CNBC, New York Post, Politico

June 7, 2026Trump said he’s “very close to a deal.” Show moreTrump said Iran will sign a deal “or I’m going to blow the hell out of them.” Trump said he “didn’t guarantee no war” during his campaign. Trump said the Iran conflict is “doing the world a service” and it’s “not an endless war.” Trump said “I call all the shots” and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “won’t have any choice” but to accept a deal with Iran. Trump said the Iranian negotiators are “more rational” and “very smart.” Trump said the U.S. is “close to doing something good in terms of a deal.” Trump said if a deal fails “on its merits,” then he’ll consider a commando raid on Iran. Trump called Israel and told them to stop firing missiles because “each of them had their fun.” Trump said that “final negotiations” were continuing. Sources: Associated Press, New York Post, Financial Times, Reuters, Newsweek, New York Times, Washington Post, CNBC

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps blamed the U.S. for Israel’s continued attacks on non-military and energy targets, and said it would have consequences for the global economy. Iran’s foreign minister has spoken with his French and Qatari counterparts to discuss Iran’s response to Israel’s “repeated violations of the ceasefire on the Lebanese front.” Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera

June 6, 2026Trump told Netanyahu to stop bombing Lebanon. Show moreTrump will try to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran. U.S. military forces shot down four one-way attack drones from Iran that “posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic.” U.S. forces also intercepted several Iranian ballistic missiles. Trump said he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired missiles at Israeli targets. Trump’s administration said, “American forces remain vigilant and postured to respond to unjustified Iranian aggression in self-defense.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, X (formerly Twitter), Politico, CNBC, Associated Press, Reuters

Iran said it targeted U.S. military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran said this week’s strikes by the U.S. were a “clear violation of the ceasefire.” Iran claimed that it hit U.S. bases in both countries. Iran said any peace agreement with the U.S. would depend on a ceasefire in Lebanon. Sources: Washington Post, New York Post, CNBC, Associated Press, Reuters

June 5, 2026Trump said the war is “going quite well.” Show moreTrump said “the situation” in Iran “seems to be going quite well.” Trump said Iran hasn’t agreed to a deal because they’re “strong” and “proud.” Trump said the U.S. is “going to come out of Iran very quickly.” Trump said signing a deal with Iran “takes a little while.” Trump said the war will end with “a piece of paper or the very tough way.” Sources: C-SPAN, Associated Press, NBC, X (formerly Twitter), Washington Post

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it will also close the Bab el-Mandeb strait if Israel did not stop its strikes. Iran demands access to some of its frozen cash as part of a peace deal. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the U.S. will be considered legitimate targets if any strikes against Iran continue. Sources: Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Al Jazeera

June 4, 2026Trump said criticizing the war is “unpatriotic.” Show moreTrump said he’ll consider ending the ceasefire if Iran kills American troops. The House passed a resolution to block Trump from ordering more strikes in Iran. Trump said the U.S. could get Iran’s enriched uranium “right now” and “I don’t think they could stop us.” Trump said “if we make a deal” then he would be “honored” to meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Trump said voting to end the Iran war was “an unpatriotic thing” to do. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNBC, Reuters, Politico

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Israeli attacks in Lebanon would lead to a return to all-out war. Araghchi said that “no tangible progress” has been made in negotiations. Sources: Wall Street Journal, CBS, X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg

June 3, 2026Trump said the war will end “fairly quickly.” Show moreTrump said the war “will resolve itself fairly quickly.” Trump said the Iran war is “not a big thing for us” and he is “very proud” of it. Trump said he was “a little bit perturbed” on a recent call about Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said Iran “already agreed they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon.” But Trump added that “they can change their mind.” Trump said he would “love to meet” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei “depending on how it all works out.” Trump said “that’s good” if Americans are confused about the war because “then the Iranians are confused too.” Sources: Reuters, New York Post, CNBC, X (formerly Twitter), Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Associated Press

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said resuming talks with the U.S. depends on agreeing to secure “rights of the Iranian people” and end the war in Iran and Lebanon. Iran said Trump’s recent statements were “misleading.” Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it didn’t fire at Kuwait’s main airport. Sources: New York Times, CNBC, Associated Press

June 2, 2026Trump said talks are “going on continuously.” Show moreTrump said discussions with Iran continue “at a rapid pace.” Trump said there could be a peace agreement “over the next week.” Trump said that Israel “agreed to stop shooting at them” after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said, “Let’s see how long that lasts.” Trump said he asked Netanyahu to not conduct “a major raid of Beirut.” Trump said reports that Iran stopped talking to the U.S. is “fake news” and that “conversations between us have been going on continuously.” Sources: Bloomberg, Associated Press, New York Times, White House, Reuters, New York Post, CNBC

Iranian officials said they are now taking a “stern” approach to negotiations. Iran said it is discussing the “final text” of their latest proposal. Iran said it stopped exchanging messages with mediators and the U.S. several days ago. Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, Associated Press, CNBC

June 1, 2026Trump said Iran “really wants” a deal. Show moreTrump said, “Iran really wants to make a deal.” Trump said negotiations have “started to get very boring,” and he added, “I don’t care if they’re over, honestly.” Trump said his “unpatriotic” critics who “keep negatively chirping” need to “just sit back and relax.” Trump said “it will all work out well in the end.” Trump’s administration said Iran launched two ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Kuwait. Trump said that “we’ve been talking too much” and “going silent would be very good.” Sources: New York Post, Bloomberg, Reuters, Barron’s, Washington Post, CNBC, New York Times, X (formerly Twitter)

Iran said it is stopping exchanges of messages with the U.S. through mediators. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Israel’s strikes in Lebanon and the U.S. blockade are “clear evidence of U.S. noncompliance with the ceasefire.” Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the ceasefire “is unequivocally a cease-fire on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” and the U.S. and Israel “are responsible for the consequences of any violation.” Iran said its strikes were a defensive action following the U.S. attacks. Iran said “no dialogue will take place” until Israel fully withdraws from Lebanon. Iran said the U.S. ceasefire is very likely to end if Israeli attacks in Lebanon don’t stop. Iranian state television shared an image of the Strait of Hormuz that said “closed” with the caption: “Until the last American soldier leaves the region.” Iran’s foreign ministry said the U.S. “bears direct responsibility” for “the violations committed by the Zionist regime against Lebanon.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, New York Times, X (formerly Twitter), Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Associated Press, Washington Post, NBC

May 31, 2026Trump said he’s not “in a hurry.” Show moreTrump said “slowly but surely” he’s getting “what we want” from Iran but “but if you’re going to be in a hurry, you’re not going to make a good deal.” Trump wants more edits made to the Iran deal. Trump said the U.S. is “going to make a great deal” or else “we’ll just go back and finish it off militarily.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Post, CNBC

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said dialogue is “ongoing” and “everything that is being said now is speculation and should not be taken seriously until it is certain.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has said that 28 vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. Sources: Al Jazeera, Independent

May 30, 2026Trump told Iran to reopen the strait. Show moreTrump said Iran must immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump send a new and tougher proposal back to Iran for consideration, and his administration said deals with Iran for safe passage in the strait are not allowed “regardless of whether a payment is made.” Trump’s Secretary of Defense said the U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal isn’t made. Another merchant ship was stopped from attempting to break the U.S. blockade this weekend. Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters, Politico, Washington Post

Iran’s joint military command said any “violations” of its new “regulations” for the strait “will place the security of their passage at serious risk.” Iran has charged tolls for transit as high as $2 million. Iran said Trump “is betraying diplomacy for the third time.” Iran has rushed to dig out a majority of its underground missile bases that were buried by U.S.-Israeli strikes. Sources: Associated Press, Politico, X (formerly Twitter), New York Post

May 29, 2026Trump is making a “final” decision on Iran. Show moreTrump said he is making a “final determination” on a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but the day ended without him announcing a final decision. Trump’s Treasury Secretary said, “We perhaps have the makings of a deal here.” Sources: Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, CNBC

Iranian officials signaled that a final text of the agreement wasn’t ready and they’re concerned about Israeli influence over Trump. Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said they “do not trust guarantees and words” from the U.S., “only actions are the criterion.” Qalibaf said the “winner” of any agreement “is the one who is better prepared for war the day after.” Iran said Trump’s latest comments were a “mixture of truth and lies.” Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said that “message exchanges between Iran and the U.S. continue, but no final agreement has been reached.” Sources: BBC, Wall Street Journal, Reuters, X (formerly Twitter), New York Times

May 28, 2026Trump said there’s “no pressure” with Iran. Show moreTrump said he “didn’t do this” to “get a crummy agreement” with Iran. Trump’s administration said the U.S. shot down four Iranian attack drones that posed a threat in the strait. Trump has asked for “a couple of days” to think about the latest version of a tentative deal with Iran to extend a ceasefire and work toward a final agreement. Trump’s administration criticized Iran for an “egregious ceasefire violation.” Trump says he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran. Trump’s Secretary of State said, “Diplomacy is always the first option.” Sources: Washington Post, Associated Press, Bloomberg, Politico, NBC, Wall Street Journal

Iran’s U.N. ambassador said the U.S. has shown a pattern “of coercion, intimidation and interference.” Iran’s parliamentary commission for national security member Fada-Hossein Maleki said negotiations with the U.S. have shown “significant progress.” Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei warned that Iran’s enemies are trying to create “division and social fragmentation.” Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Trump’s threats against Oman are “dangerous” and “bullying.” Sources: Associated Press, Bloomberg, New York Times, Guardian

May 27, 2026Trump said he’ll “finish the job.” Show moreTrump said he’ll get a deal he’s “satisfied with” or “we’ll have to just finish the job.” Trump said Iran is “very much intent” on making a deal and they are “negotiating on fumes.” Trump’s administration said the latest U.S. strikes were prompted by “a pattern of increasing and potentially threatening Iranian activity.” Trump said Iran “thought they’re going to out wait me.” Trump’s team said, “Nobody should believe what Iranian state media is putting out.” Trump’s administration said Iran’s reports about a drafted memorandum of understanding between the two countries was “a complete fabrication.” Trump said the strait will “be open to everybody” and the U.S. will “watch over it” but “nobody’s going to control it” and Oman “will behave like everybody else or we’ll have to blow them up.” Sources: New York Times, C-SPAN, White House, ABC, New York Post, X (formerly Twitter), Reuters

Iran said within one month of a peace deal with the U.S. it will restore traffic through Hormuz to prewar levels. Iran said it has helped 23 ships pass through the strait in the last 24 hours. Iran said an agreement with the U.S. is “not yet final, and the possibility of it not finalizing is very possible.” Iran said without “tangible verification” from the U.S. it will take no steps to reopen the strait. Iran said it received a draft of a memorandum of understanding from U.S. negotiators. Sources: CNBC, Al Jazeera, New York Times, Reuters, Bloomberg

May 26, 2026Trump launched “self-defense strikes” in Iran. Show moreTrump said Iran’s enriched uranium will be turned over. Two IRGC boats that were laying mines in the strait were sunk by the U.S. today, which the U.S. called “self-defense strikes.” Sources: Politico, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Bloomberg

Iran said U.S. strikes showed “bad faith and unreliability” and Iran will “leave no act of aggression unanswered.” Iran said recent strikes by the U.S. were a “grave violation” of the ceasefire. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the U.S. would no longer have “a safe haven for its mischief and for establishing military bases” in the Middle East. Iran’s IRGC said it will retaliate with a “decisive reciprocal response” after the latest U.S. strikes, adding that it “considers the right of reciprocal response to be legitimate and definite.” Iran said it shot down a “hostile” unmanned MQ-9 Reaper drone using a new air defense system. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera, Reuters, New York Times, CBS, Associated Press, Bloomberg

May 25, 2026Trump said “time is on our side.” Show moreTrump said U.S. negotiations with Iran are “proceeding nicely” in an “orderly and constructive manner.” Trump’s Secretary of State said the U.S. has a “pretty solid thing on the table” for Iran. Trump said “time is on our side.” Trump said a deal with Iran “will either be a great and meaningful one, or there will be no deal.” Trump said if Iran rejects the U.S. proposal it “shows bad intention.” Sources: CNBC, Reuters, Politico, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Associated Press

Iran said instead of tolls it will charge vessels for “navigation services.” Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem said he hopes “a full agreement to cease hostilities will be reached.” Iranian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said “no one can claim” that “an imminent agreement is about to be signed” and Iran is “not discussing” the “nuclear issue” right now. Sources: New York Times, Reuters, NBC, Bloomberg, Associated Press

May 24, 2026Trump said a deal is “95% done.” Show moreTrump said any agreement he signs with Iran will be a “good and proper” deal. Trump said the U.S. will “not to rush into a deal” with Iran. Trump said both Iran and the U.S. “must take their time and get it right.” Trump said “there can be no mistakes” with Iran and the U.S. blockade will stay “in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed.” Trump said a deal to end the war and reopen the strait is near “finalization.” Trump’s team said the peace deal is “95% done.” Sources: New York Times, Financial Times, CNBC, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal, New York Post

Iran’s state news agencies said the Strait of Hormuz “will continue to be the monopoly and discretion” of Iran. Iran said Trump’s statements are “incomplete and inconsistent with reality.” Iran said the U.S. has “retreated” on central issues to a peace agreement. Iran said it has “no optimism” about a U.S. peace agreement. Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iranian military forces “have made the best possible use of the cease-fire period to rebuild their capabilities.” Sources: Newsweek, Al Jazeera, Guardian, Bloomberg, New York Times

May 23, 2026Trump said a deal is coming “shortly.” Show moreTrump said “final aspects and details of the deal are currently being discussed” with Iran. Trump said the deal “will be announced shortly.” Trump said a deal to end the war has been “largely negotiated.” Trump’s team said the U.S. blockade has redirected 100 ships from the Strait of Hormuz so far. Sources: Politico, Washington Post, Associated Press, Bloomberg

Iran’s foreign ministry said that they are “very far and very close” to a deal because the U.S. had made “conflicting stances several times.” Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said if Trump “acts foolishly” and “war resumes” then Iran’s response will be “crushing and bitter.” Iran’s state-run news agency Tasnim said the U.S. is obstructing a potential deal. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said negotiations are “moving toward a convergence of views.” Sources: CNBC, Guardian, Reuters, Bloomberg

May 22, 2026Trump said Iran is “dying to make a deal.” Show moreTrump’s team said there is “slight progress” and “good signs” with ongoing negotiations. Trump’s Secretary of State said the U.S. is “dealing with a very difficult group of people” in Iran. Trump said Iran is “dying to make a deal.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, New York Post, CBS

Iran’s ambassador to France Mohammad Amin-Nejad said they are discussing with Oman a form of permanent toll for the strait. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a new round of talks with Pakistan’s interior minister Mohsin Naqvi. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said “deep and extensive” differences remain between the U.S. and Iran. Baghaei said, “For now, our focus is on ending the war.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Post, Reuters, New York Times

May 21, 2026Trump said the U.S. is negotiating with Iran. Show moreTrump said the U.S. has “total control of the Strait of Hormuz.” Trump said “right now, we’re negotiating” with Iran and “we’ll see.” Trump said the U.S. won’t let Iran have a nuclear weapon, or “we’re going to have to do something very drastic.” Trump said, “We want it open. We want it free. We don’t want tolls.” Trump said he wants “100% good answers” from Iran. Trump said Iran and “other things” might make him miss his son’s wedding. Trump said the U.S. will “probably destroy” Iran’s uranium. Sources: Bloomberg, White House, X (formerly Twitter), Reuters, CNBC, New York Post, New York Times

Iran said the latest U.S. proposal “has narrowed the gaps to some extent” but Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the government leaders still “are reviewing them.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s “stockpile of enriched uranium should not leave the country.” Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, CNBC

May 20, 2026Trump said the war will end “very quickly.” Show moreTrump said he’s “in no hurry” to end the Iran war but he said it will end “very quickly.” Trump said he appreciates Americans “putting up with” the war “for a little while.” Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu will “do whatever I want him to do” regarding Iran. Trump’s Vice President said peace talks with Iran are in a “pretty good spot.” Trump said the U.S. is in the “final stages” of talks with Iran. Trump said he’ll “do some things that are a little bit nasty” if Iran doesn’t make a deal. Trump said the U.S. is “dealing with some very good people” in Iran. Sources: C-SPAN, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, Newsweek, New York Post, New York Times, Associated Press

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said “we are in a war of wills” and the U.S. is “seeking a new round of adventurism and war.” Iran said it helped 26 ships pass the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours. Iran said any new attacks from the U.S. will bring “many more surprises.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said if “aggression against Iran is repeated” it will retaliate “beyond the region” and “in places you cannot even imagine.” Iran’s IRGC said the U.S. “will see our power on the battlefield, not in hollow statements and on virtual pages.” IRGC members now regularly host weapons training events for the public in Tehran. Sources: CBS, Associated Press, CNBC, Al Jazeera, Newsweek, X (formerly Twitter), New York Times

May 19, 2026Trump said Iran may need “another big hit.” Show moreTrump said the war with Iran is “very popular.” Trump said he hopes “we don’t have to do the war” but Iran might need “another big hit.” Trump said the U.S. might need to strike Iran again. Trump said the U.S. is “all set to go” for new strikes on Iran. Trump said he was “an hour away” from striking Iran yesterday, and U.S. “boats” and “ships” were “loaded to the brim.” Trump said Iran has “a limited period of time” to make a deal and he’ll hear from them “maybe early next week.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters, C-SPAN, New York Post, Guardian

Iran also said the U.S. requested a ceasefire, not Iran. Iranian Supreme Leader’s military adviser Mohsen Rezaei said, “Our armed forces’ fingers are on the trigger while diplomacy is also continuing.” Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said new attacks from the U.S. would cause Iran to open “new fronts” using “new tools and methods.” Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said “dialogue does not mean surrender.” Pezeshkian said Iran must “face reality” that it has “suffered harm” from the U.S.-Israeli war. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran’s latest proposal includes reparations for U.S.-Israeli strikes, lifting of sanctions, release of frozen funds, and an end to the naval blockade. Sources: CBS, Al Jazeera, New York Post, Reuters, Associated Press, New York Times

May 18, 2026Trump said Iran is “very close” to a deal. Show moreTrump said “there seems to be a very good chance” of reaching a deal. Trump said “too many things are happening” and Iran knows “what’s going to be happening soon.” Trump said he will “hold off” on a “scheduled attack” in Iran “for a little while, hopefully maybe forever.” Trump said Iran is “getting very close to making a deal” and “serious negotiations are now taking place.” Trump said the U.S. is “prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran on a moment’s notice” if a deal isn’t signed. Sources: New York Post, Reuters, Bloomberg, New York Times, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Associated Press

Iran launched a bitcoin-backed insurance service for shipping companies using the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s state TV said Trump’s postponement of a strike was a “retreat” made from “fear.” Iran’s top joint military command Khatam al-Anbiya said his country is “ready to pull the trigger” if the U.S. attacks again. Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said the U.S. offered to lift sanctions on Iranian oil until a final deal was reached. Sources: Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNBC, Bitcoin Magazine

May 17, 2026Trump told Iran to “get moving fast.” Show moreTrump said Iran “better get moving fast” or there “won’t be anything left of them.” Trump said “the clock is ticking” for Iran. Trump said “we want to make a deal” but Iran is “not where we want them to be.” Sources: Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, Axios, New York Times

Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency said the U.S. offered “no tangible concessions” in its latest proposal. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the U.S.-Israeli war started to “spread insecurity inside the country by supporting terrorist groups.” Sources: Bloomberg, Al Jazeera

May 16, 2026Trump said Iran has to “make a deal.” Show moreTrump said Iran has to “make a deal.” Trump said “we want the straits open.” Trump said the U.S. hit Iran “unbelievably hard.” Sources: Reuters, CNBC, New York Post

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said “once the current state of insecurity is resolved” the Strait of Hormuz “will return to normal.” Iranian parliament’s head of the national security committee Ebrahim Azizi said Iran has prepared new mechanisms to manage traffic through the strait. Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said world powers must recognize an Iranian right to a peaceful nuclear program. Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters

May 15, 2026Trump said “we don’t need favors” with Iran. Show moreTrump said taking Iran’s highly enriched uranium is “more for public relations than it is for anything else.” Trump said “we don’t need favors” from China in Iran. Trump again said Iran’s latest proposal was unacceptable and “if I don’t like the first sentence I just throw it away.” Trump said “the level of guarantee” from Iran is “not enough.” Trump said he “talked about” lifting some sanctions on Iran with Xi and he will “make a decision over the next few days.” Sources: New York Times, Politico, CNBC, Bloomberg, ABC

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he has “no trust” in the U.S. and negotiations are “very complicated.” Iran said it had “come to the conclusion with the Americans” to postpone discussions about its enriched uranium. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg

May 14, 2026Trump said he had “a good meeting” with Xi. Show moreTrump said he had “a good meeting” with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump’s team said both leaders agreed to get Iran to reopen the strait. Trump said Xi told him China “would like to be of help” in ending the Iran war. Sources: CNBC, Washington Post, Associated Press

Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi said the U.S.-Israeli war is “expansionism and warmongering.” Iran said it is now allowing Chinese ships to pass the Strait of Hormuz. Sources: Bloomberg, Al Jazeera

May 13, 2026Trump said war coverage is “virtual treason.” Show moreTrump said media coverage of the Iran war is “preposterous” and “virtual treason.” Trump said he’s “going to have a long talk about” Iran with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump said “good things are going to happen” before he left for China. Congress rejected another effort to end the war and remove U.S. troops from the region. Sources: CNBC, X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg, New York Times

Iran’s Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said any potential agreement with the U.S. must include “guarantees from the great powers” like China and Russia. IRGC officer Mohammad Akbarzadeh said Iran defines the Strait of Hormuz as an expanded area that now “covers more than 200 to 300 miles.” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said, “Those colluding with Israel to sow division will be held to account.” Sources: New York Times, Al Jazeera, Reuters

May 12, 2026Trump said Iran is “very much under control.” Show moreTrump said Iran is “either going to make a deal” or they will “be decimated.” Trump said the U.S. will “win” in Iran “one way or the other.” Trump said “I don’t think we need any help with Iran” and the U.S. has “Iran very much under control.” Sources: New York Times, X (formerly Twitter), Reuters, Bloomberg

Iran’s ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said a peace deal needs to include a permanent end to the war and lifting the U.S. blockade. Iranian parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said they would consider enriching uranium up to 90% purity if Iran is attacked again. Iran’s IRGC officer Mohammad Akbarzadeh said their definition of the Strait of Hormuz has been expanded to include a much larger area than before the war, and Iran would “not allow any kind of encroachment upon its waters and interests.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry told state media that its military is ready to “teach a lesson” to the U.S. or other aggressors. Sources: New York Times, Reuters, Wall Street Journal, CBS

May 11, 2026Trump said Iran is “going to fold.” Show moreTrump said Iran’s response is “stupid” and he “didn’t even finish reading it.” Trump said the ceasefire is “unbelievably weak” and on “massive life support.” Trump said Iran “changed their mind” about giving up enriched uranium “because they didn’t put it in the paper.” Trump said Iran is “going to fold.” Trump said his war plan is “very simple” and “there’s no pressure at all” to end the war. Sources: Associated Press, Politico, CNBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, New York Post, CNN, X (formerly Twitter)

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said U.S. demands are “unreasonable” and “one-sided.” He said Iran “did not demand any concessions” and only demanded “Iran’s legitimate rights.” Sources: Al Jazeera, Associated Press

May 10, 2026Trump said Iran is “playing games.” Show moreTrump said Iran’s counteroffer is “a piece of garbage” and “totally unacceptable.” Trump said Iran “has been playing games” with the U.S. but “they will be laughing no longer.” Trump said Space Force is “watching” Iran’s enriched uranium. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, New York Post, Politico, X (formerly Twitter)

Iran sent a multipage response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the war. Iran said its proposal is “reasonable and generous.” Iran’s semi-official news agency Tasnim said reporting on negotiations over handling nuclear material were “not true.” Sources: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post

May 9, 2026Trump wants to hear from Iran “today.” Show moreTrump said he’ll “go a different route” if Iran doesn’t get everything “buttoned up.” Trump’s Secretary of State said, “We should know something today” about Iran’s response to a peace deal. Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters

Iran’s IRGC said any attack on Iranian oil tankers would be met with a “heavy assault” on American bases. Iran said its new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is now in good health. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that “numerous actions in violating the ceasefire have added to suspicions about the motivation and seriousness” of U.S. negotiations. Sources: New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Barron's

May 8, 2026Trump said the war is “over when it’s over.” Show moreTrump said the war is “over when it’s over” and the U.S. needs “to get people to come out of the caves [in Iran] and sign something.” Trump said “it doesn’t mean much” when Iran agrees to anything “because the next day they forget.” Trump said U.S. forces “beautifully” repelled Iranian drones that were “like a butterfly dropping to its grave.” Trump said he expects Iran’s response “supposedly tonight,” and the U.S. will “knock them out a lot harder and a lot more violently” if Iran doesn’t “get their deal signed fast.” Sources: Washington Post, Associated Press, Bloomberg, New York Times, NBC

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. chose “a reckless military adventure” and Iran will “never bow to pressure.” Iran’s U.N. ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire by firing on two Iranian tankers. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said Iran’s response to the U.S. is “under review.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly has the final word on whether or not Iran submits to a peace agreement. Sources: Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg, New York Post

May 7, 2026Trump said the war will end “quickly.” Show moreTrump said a peace deal “could happen any day” and Iran just “trifled with” the U.S. with its latest strikes. Trump said the latest U.S. strikes in Iran were a “love tap” and the ceasefire remains in effect. Trump said Iran’s leaders are “all dead, so I think we won.” Trump said the war will “be over quickly” after a U.S. fighter jet shot out the rudder of an Iranian tanker. Sources: Bloomberg, Associated Press, CNBC, New York Times, Politico

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said he had “strongly rejected” U.S. proposals and their negotiations require “good faith” and “a genuine attempt to engage in discussions.” Iran said through its state media that the U.S. strikes violated the ceasefire. Sources: CNBC, Associated Press, Politico

May 6, 2026Trump said there’s “never a deadline” for Iran. Show moreTrump said the war has “a very good chance” of ending soon and there has been “great progress” in negotiations with Iran but “if they don’t agree, the bombing starts.” Trump said Iran wants “to make a deal very much” and the U.S. has “it very much under control.” Trump said the U.S. blockade has been “highly effective.” Trump said the Strait of Hormuz “will be open to all” if Iran signs a deal, but it’s “too soon” to think about direct peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Trump said “it’s very possible” Iran will make a deal but there is “never a deadline.” Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, New York Post, C-SPAN, Wall Street Journal, X (formerly Twitter), Washington Examiner

Iran said “the only viable solution” is a “permanent end to the war.” According to a spokesman for Iran’s parliament, the latest U.S. proposal is “more a list of American wishes than a reality.” IRGC’s navy said that U.S. threats in the strait have been “neutralized” and Iran has “new protocols” for “safe, stable passage.” Sources: New York Times, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal

May 5, 2026Trump said the war will end in “two weeks.” Show moreTrump said the war will last “probably another two weeks” or “maybe three weeks,” but he said “time is not of the essence for us.” Trump said Iran’s military is firing “peashooters” and that Iran “should save the white flag of surrender.” Trump said Iran is “playing games” but they “know what to do” and “what not to do.” Trump said he hopes Iran’s financial system “fails” because he wants “to win.” Trump said Iran “should do the smart thing because we don’t want to go in and kill people.” Trump said he could answer whether the U.S. would attack Iran again in the coming hours. Trump said he will pause U.S. efforts to help ships exit the strait “for a short period” if a deal with Iran could be finalized, but the blockade will “remain in full force and effect.” Sources: New York Times, C-SPAN, Reuters, New York Post, CBS, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the U.S. of a ceasefire violation and said a “new equation” is “taking shape” in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB said Iranian control over the strait has “intensified.” Iran published a map showing that the UAE’s port of Fujairah is now within its “zone of control.” Iran announced a new entity to “formalize” traffic through the Strait of Hormuz called the “Persian Gulf Strait Authority.” Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg, Associated Press, Wall Street Journal

May 4, 2026Trump said Iran is “much more malleable.” Show moreTrump said that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it targets U.S. ships. Trump said Iran has “no nothing” after U.S.-Israeli strikes, and Iran’s leaders “happen to be gone also.” Trump said Iran had “taken some shot” at a South Korean cargo ship. Trump said Iran has become “much more malleable” in negotiations. Trump called the targeted attacks on Iranian boats a “mini war.” Sources: Associated Press, C-SPAN, X (formerly Twitter), CNBC, Wall Street Journal

Iran’s Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi said that “any foreign military force” that tries to enter the Strait of Hormuz “will be targeted.” Iran’s semiofficial Fars News Agency claimed an unidentified U.S. ship was hit by two missiles after ignoring orders to halt. Iran’s Fars News Agency said the ship “was unable to continue its route due to these hits and was forced to retreat and flee the area.” Sources: New York Post, Associated Press, CNBC

May 3, 2026Trump said he will “free up” the Strait. Show moreTrump said the U.S. will “free up people, companies, and countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong” by using “best efforts to get their ships and crews safely out of the Strait.” Trump said the war in Iran “was smart” and he “would do it again.” Trump said he is having “very positive” discussions with Iran. Sources: Associated Press, CNBC, Bloomberg, New York Times

Iran’s deputy parliament speaker Ali Nikzad said the Strait of Hormuz “will not return to its prewar conditions.” Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that “the ball is in the United States’ court.” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said they have received the U.S. response to their proposal and are reviewing it. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said there was no military solution to the crisis and said that Trump’s Project Freedom “is Project Deadlock.” Sources: Associated Press, Politico, Bloomberg, Reuters

May 2, 2026Trump said it’s a “very friendly blockade.” Show moreTrump said new military action against Iran is “a possibility that could happen” if they “misbehave” or if they “do something bad.” Trump said the U.S. has a “very friendly blockade.” Trump said right now the U.S. is “sort of like pirates, but we are not playing games.” Sources: Bloomberg, Axios, CNN, Politico

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said their military remains “fully vigilant.” Iran said U.S. actions and statements are “largely media-oriented” to escape “the predicament they have created for themselves.” IRGC officer Mohammad Jafar Asadi said military conflict between Iran and the U.S. is “likely” to restart and Trump might be “better off” without a deal. Sources: Bloomberg, Politico, New York Post

May 1, 2026Trump told Congress the Iran war is over. Show moreTrump notified Congress that hostilities against Iran ended in April. Trump said that hostilities with Iran have “terminated.” Trump said Iran is “asking for things I can’t agree to” and they “want to make a deal, but they’re all messed up.” Trump said Iran’s options are to either “try and make a deal” or have the U.S. “just blast the hell out of them.” Trump said, “I would say that I am not happy” with peace negotiations. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, Reuters, CNBC, White House, Bloomberg, C-SPAN

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, “Good luck blockading a country with those borders.” Senior officials of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said any new U.S. attacks would bring “long and painful strikes.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Post

April 30, 2026Trump said the blockade is “incredible.” Show moreTrump said Iran’s economy “is a disaster” and the U.S. blockade “is incredible.” Trump said “as soon as the war’s over,” gas prices will “drop like a rock.” Trump said Iran “wants to make a deal badly” and their oil infrastructure has “only three days left” before “it just explodes.” Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, C-SPAN, CNBC

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he considered the U.S. blockade to be an “extension of military operations.” Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the only place for “foreigners who come from thousands of kilometers away to act with greed and malice” toward Iran is “at the bottom of its waters.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Post

April 29, 2026Trump said Iran is “choking like a stuffed pig.” Show moreTrump said the blockade is “somewhat more effective than the bombing.” Trump said Iran “can’t get their act together” and needs to “get smart soon.” Trump said Iran is “choking like a stuffed pig” and “they want to settle.” Trump said the Iran war and the Ukraine war are “on a similar timetable.” Sources: Associated Press, Bloomberg, CNBC, New York Post, Axios, Politico

Iran’s state-run network said “patience has limits” and “a punishing response is necessary.” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the U.S. is trying “to weaken or even collapse us from within.” Iran warned of “unprecedented military action” against the U.S. blockade. Sources: CBS, Al Jazeera, Reuters

April 28, 2026Trump prepares for an extended blockade. Show moreTrump told his aides to prepare for an extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran wants to open the strait “as soon as possible.” Trump said Iran is trying to “figure out their leadership situation.” Trump said he is “doing something with Iran, right now” that should have been done “long ago.” Sources: Bloomberg, Axios, Associated Press, Politico

Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency quoted an army spokesperson saying this “is still a war situation.” Iran’s mission to the U.N. said Iran has the “legitimate and legal right” to take “proportionate measures” to address security threats. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Al Jazeera

April 27, 2026Trump “doesn’t love” Iran’s proposal. Show moreTrump’s team said he “doesn’t love the proposal” from Iran. Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran “cannot normalize, nor can we tolerate them trying to normalize” control over the Strait of Hormuz. Sources: Reuters, Wall Street Journal

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. has “achieved none of their goals” in the war. Iran offered to open the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said sanctions on Iran “were designed to trample the basic rights of ordinary Iranians.” Iran’s ambassador to the U.N. Reza Najafi said U.S. is obstructing progress toward a Middle East that is free of nuclear weapons by supporting Israel. Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg, Associated Press, ABC

April 26, 2026Trump said the war will end “very soon.” Show moreTrump said if Iran wants to talk, “they can come to us, or they can call us. You know, there is a telephone.” Trump said Iran “offered a lot but not enough.” Trump also said, “We’ve done a great job, and it’ll come to an end very soon, and we’re going to be very victorious.” Sources: Reuters, Fox News, Bloomberg

Iran through Pakistani mediators gave the U.S. a new proposal on reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the war. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said he won’t enter “imposed negotiations under threats or blockade.” Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg

April 25, 2026Trump said Iran can call him anytime. Show moreTrump said there is “tremendous infighting and confusion” in Iran’s leadership. Trump said, “If they want to talk, all they have to do is call.” Trump said there has been “too much time wasted on traveling.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said they “have yet to see if the U.S. is truly serious about diplomacy.” Iran’s military said that continued “blockading, banditry and piracy” by the U.S. would lead to retaliation. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Guardian

April 24, 2026Trump said Iran is “making an offer.” Show moreTrump said Iran is “making an offer,” but said “I don’t want to say” who the U.S. is negotiating with in Iran. Trump said “the Iranians reached out” and asked for an in-person conversation. Trump froze $344 million in cryptocurrency his administration says is linked to Iran. Sources: Reuters, CNN, CNBC

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmael Baqaei said, “No meeting is planned to take place between Iran and the U.S.” According to a senior Iranian official, Iranian fighters are hiding in sea caves in the strait to “devastate the aggressors.” Sources: Associated Press, New York Times

April 23, 2026Trump said “don’t rush me” with Iran. Show moreTrump said he ordered the U.S. military “to shoot and kill any boat, small boats though they may be.” Trump said “don’t rush me” with Iran. Trump said Iran is having difficulty “figuring out who their leader is!” Trump said he would not use a nuclear weapon in the Iran war. Trump said U.S. “mine ‘sweepers’ are clearing the Strait right now.” Trump said the U.S. has “total control over the strait of Hormuz.” Sources: Bloomberg, C-SPAN, Associated Press, Reuters, Politico, Guardian

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, “Iranians are all united, more than ever before.” Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said, “We are all Iranians and revolutionaries and will make the criminal aggressors regret their actions with national and governmental unity in total compliance with the Supreme leader.” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Iran has acted “entirely” lawfully in the Strait of Hormuz. Sources: New York Times, X (formerly Twitter), NBC

April 22, 2026Trump said he “expects to be bombing.” Show moreTrump said new peace talks and “good news” are “possible” before the weekend. Trump said the U.S. military is “raring to go” and “I expect to be bombing.” Sources: New York Post, New York Times

A senior Iranian advisor said the U.S. blockade is “no different than bombing.” Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran “has welcomed dialogue and agreement and continues to do so.” Iran’s foreign minister Seyed said Iran will “safeguard its security and national interests against threats and aggression.” Parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said Iran would respond with “an eye for an eye, an oil tanker for an oil tanker.” Sources: X (formerly Twitter), New York Times, Wall Street Journal

April 21, 2026Trump said he will extend the ceasefire. Show moreTrump said he will extend the ceasefire until Iran’s “proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded, one way or the other.” Trump said he is extending the ceasefire because Iran’s government is “seriously fractured.” Trump said he’s “going to end up with a great deal.” Trump said he achieved regime change in Iran “indirectly maybe.” Sources: Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, X (formerly Twitter)

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, “Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is impossible with such flagrant breach of the ceasefire.” Mahdi Mohammadi, an advisor to Iran’s speaker of parliament, said “Trump’s ceasefire extension is certainly a ploy to buy time for a surprise strike.” Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that “blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire.” Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, Associated Press

April 20, 2026Trump said extending the ceasefire is “highly unlikely.” Show moreTrump said it’s “highly unlikely” that he will extend the ceasefire and the U.S. has “all the time in the world” to make a deal. Trump said “lots of bombs [will] start going off” if Iran doesn’t make a deal. Trump said the blockade is “absolutely destroying Iran.” Trump said, “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC, Reuters

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that Iran would not “accept negotiations under the shadow of threats.” Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei refused to confirm if Iran would take part in a second round of peace talks. Sources: Bloomberg, New York Times

April 19, 2026Trump said peace will happen “one way or another.” Show moreTrump said Iran has committed a “serious violation” of the ceasefire but a peace deal “will happen [...] one way or another.” Trump said, “We [...] are seeing what’s on board!” after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg

Iran said it “will soon respond and retaliate against this armed piracy by the U.S. military.” Iran said the U.S. blockade is a “war crime and crime against humanity.” Iran’s state news agency IRNA said, “Under these conditions, the outlook for constructive talks remains bleak.” Sources: New York Times, Reuters, CNBC

April 18, 2026Trump said he might “start dropping bombs again.” Show moreTrump said there has been some “pretty good news” from Iran. Trump said, “Maybe I won’t extend [the ceasefire], so you have a blockade, and unfortunately we have to start dropping bombs again.” Trump responded to Iran’s reclosure of the strait by saying, “They can’t blackmail us.” Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, Wall Street Journal

Iran said it is reclosing the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. blockade is lifted. Iran’s Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) said, “Iran agreed to allow a limited number of ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz according to agreements.” Iran’s Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said mine-clearing is considered a violation of the ceasefire. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said, “Enriched uranium is as sacred to us as Iran’s soil, and it won’t be transferred anywhere under any circumstances.” Iran’s military warned that it would “destroy” vessels attempting to cross the strait. Sources: New York Times, CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal

April 17, 2026Trump hopes Hezbollah “acts nicely.” Show moreTrump said he hopes Hezbollah “acts nicely” during U.S. negotiations with Iran. Trump said Iran “has removed, or is removing” all mines from the strait “with the help of the U.S.A.” Trump said the U.S. will work with Iran to recover its enriched uranium and bring it back to the U.S. “at a nice leisurely pace.” Trump said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports “will remain in full force” until the two sides reach a peace deal. Trump said the U.S. has “prohibited” Israel from bombing Lebanon. Sources: Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Reuters, NBC

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is now open to commercial traffic. Iran’s foreign minister said “passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open” via a designated route through the vital shipping lane. Iran threatened “necessary measures” if the U.S. blockade is not lifted. Sources: Bloomberg, CBS, NBC

April 16, 2026Trump said the war is going “swimmingly.” Show moreTrump said, “It’s looking very good that we’re going to make a deal with Iran, and it’s going to be a good deal.” Trump said the deal would include “free oil.” Trump said “we’re doing very well” with Iran. Trump said the war “is going along swimmingly.” Trump announced a 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Trump said, “If a deal is signed in Islamabad, I may go. They want me.” Sources: Bloomberg, C-SPAN, Associated Press, New York Times, CNBC, Reuters

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei criticized economic threats by the U.S. as an “inhumane mindset.” Baghaei said the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was part of the Iran-U.S. agreement brokered by Pakistan. Hezbollah said “any ceasefire must be comprehensive across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.” A senior Iranian official said Iran wants the U.S. to unfreeze some Iranian funds in return for allowing more ships through the strait. Sources: Associated Press, New York Times, Reuters

April 15, 2026Trump said the war is “close to over.” Show moreTrump said, “We took out the radicals.” Trump said, “I think it’s close to over, yeah.” Trump said, “China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz.” Trump said he thinks Iran’s leadership is “pretty reasonable.” Trump said, “If they’re smart, it will end soon.” Trump’s Treasury Secretary said the U.S. is preparing to hit Iran with the “financial equivalent” of its bombing campaign. Sources: Bloomberg, Associated Press, X (formerly Twitter), New York Times, Politico

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said his country “based on its needs, must be able to continue enrichment.” Iran’s foreign ministry said there is a “high chance” Iran would host a delegation of Pakistani mediators. Iran’s Maj. Gen. Ali Abdollahi said Iran will consider the blockade “a prelude to violating the cease-fire” if it “creates insecurity” for Iranian vessels. Iran has demanded compensation for the destruction caused by the U.S. and Israel’s attacks. Sources: Associated Press, Al Jazeera, New York Times

April 14, 2026Trump said peace talks are “a little bit slow.” Show moreTrump said peace talks with Iran are “a little bit slow” and more negotiations “could be happening over the next two days.” Trump’s Vice President JD Vance said he felt “very good about where we are” with Iran. Trump said if Iran acts “like a normal country” then the U.S. is “willing to treat you economically like a normal country.” Sources: New York Post, Reuters, Wall Street Journal

Iran said any U.S. move to block the strait would be “an act of piracy.” Iran said talks with the U.S. could resume “later this week or earlier next week” but “nothing is finalised as of now.” Sources: Bloomberg, CNBC

April 13, 2026Trump said Iran wants a deal “very badly.” Show moreTrump said any ship that “comes anywhere close” to the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will be “immediately eliminated.” Trump said Iran wants “to make a deal very badly.” Trump said the U.S. doesn’t need the Strait of Hormuz “but the world needs it” and “many ships are heading to our country right now, as we speak.” Trump’s Vice President JD Vance said, “I really think the ball is in the Iranian court.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Times, Telegraph, CBS

Ebrahim Rezaei, a spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, said the U.S. blockade is “more bluffing than reality.” Iranian vice president Mohammad Reza Aref said, “Iran seeks nothing beyond its legal rights and the defense of its national security against any encroachment and state terrorism.” Sources: Associated Press, New York Times

April 12, 2026Trump said the U.S. will blockade Iran. Show moreTrump said he will destroy “the little that is left of Iran” after peace talks in Islamabad failed. Trump said the U.S. would be blockading “any and all ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” and he added, “I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” Sources: Politico, New York Times

Iran said it has no plans for a “next round of negotiations,” but a foreign ministry spokesman said diplomacy will continue. Mohsen Rezaei, a senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said that Iran had “large, untouched levers” to counter a blockade and Iran would not be pressured “with tweets and imaginary plans.” Sources: Wall Street Journal, New York Times

April 11, 2026Trump said a deal “makes no difference to me.” Show moreTrump said, “We’ve defeated them militarily.” Trump said, “Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me.” Trump said China will have “big problems” if they send arms to Iran. Sources: New York Times, Associated Press, New York Post

An Iranian state television broadcast said that the U.S. is “demanding too much.” Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said, “If you fight, we will fight, and if you come forward with logic, we will deal with logic.” Sources: New York Times, Reuters

April 10, 2026Trump said Iran has “no cards.” Show moreTrump said he is “going to know soon” if peace talks fail. Trump is preparing to resume strikes on Iran if peace talks fail. Trump said closing the Strait of Hormuz is “short term extortion of the world.” Trump said Iran “doesn’t seem to realize they have no cards” and that Iran is doing a “very poor job, dishonorable some would say...” Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “with or without the help of Iran.” Sources: Bloomberg, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, CNBC

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran has “absolutely not carried out any launches toward any country during the ceasefire hours” and any media reports claiming otherwise are “undoubtedly the work of the Zionist enemy (Israel) or the United States.” Iran’s state media said the military will “maintain the initiative to dominate that strait and will not give up our legitimate rights in any way.” Iran is unable to open the Strait of Hormuz because it cannot locate all of the mines it laid. Sources: CBS, New York Times, New York Times

April 9, 2026Trump is “very optimistic” about a peace deal. Show moreTrump said U.S. troops will “remain in place in and around Iran” until the peace agreement is “fully complied with.” Trump said the Strait of Hormuz would be open soon and safe to use. Trump said he’s “very optimistic” and that Iran’s leaders “talk much differently when you’re at a meeting than they do to the press. They’re much more reasonable.” Trump said Netanyahu is “going to low-key it” and scale back attacks on Lebanon. Sources: CNBC, Bloomberg, NBC, Wall Street Journal

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Israeli strikes on Lebanon violated the ceasefire agreement and made negotiations “meaningless.” Iran reasserted that it is not at war with other countries in the region. Iran’s deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said “we hope that we can meet soon in Pakistan” with the U.S. and that the U.S. could “control its ally” and “honor their words.” Sources: Reuters, New York Times

April 8, 2026Trump said Iran’s proposal is “workable.” Show moreTrump said Iran’s peace plan was a “workable basis on which to negotiate.” Trump said Iran “already agreed” to “many” of the peace plan’s stipulations. Trump said he would impose 50% tariffs on any country who is “supplying military weapons” to Iran with “no exclusions or exemptions.” Trump said he’s “thinking of doing it as a joint venture” with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Sources: New York Times, Politico, New York Post, CBS

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said “repeated violations of all forms of commitments” from the U.S. “has regrettably been repeated once again.” Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps aerospace commander Majid Mousavi said Iran is preparing a “heavy” and “regret-inducing” response to Israel’s attack on Lebanon. Iran is allowing transit fees for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to be paid in cryptocurrency. Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, Financial Times, CNBC

April 7, 2026Trump suspended attacks for two weeks. Show moreTrump agreed to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks. Trump said the U.S. is “in heated negotiations” with Iran. Trump said “a whole civilization will die tonight,” if Iran doesn’t reach a deal. Trump said, “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” Sources: Wall Street Journal, CBS, Bloomberg, CNBC

Iran’s state television said Trump is “accepting Iran’s conditions to end the war.” Iran cut off direct communications with the U.S. today. Iran said it is “ready both for peace and for war.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps said it will launch attacks beyond the region if the U.S. targets its civilian facilities. Sources: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times

April 6, 2026Trump said disliking the war is “foolish.” Show moreTrump said the U.S. could “leave right now [...] but I want to finish it up.” Trump said Americans who dislike the war are “foolish.” Trump said, “Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us to come home.” Trump said Iran’s latest proposal is “not good enough.” Trump said Iran’s shooting down of an F-15E was “a lucky shot.” Trump said it’s “highly unlikely” he will move Iran’s deadline again. Sources: White House, C-SPAN, CNBC, New York Times, NBC, Bloomberg

Iran said that negotiations were “incompatible with ultimatums and threats to commit war crimes.” Iran’s deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Trump “has publicly threatened to commit war crimes.” Iran spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said “we have formulated our own responses” to Trump’s demands. Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari said the U.S. operation to rescue a F-15E pilot was “planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan.” Sources: New York Times, Reuters, Guardian, New York Post

April 5, 2026Trump told Iran to “open the fuckin’ Strait.” Show moreTrump said the U.S. is “in deep negotiations” and told Iran to “open the fuckin’ Strait.” Trump said if Iran doesn’t make a deal, he will start “blowing up everything over there.” Trump said special forces rescued a downed airman in a mountainous area of Iran that was “one of the most daring” operations in U.S. history. Trump extended Iran’s deadline to April 7 and threatened to strike “every power plant” in Iran. Sources: Axios, Reuters, Wall Street Journal

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that “the only real solution is respecting the rights of the Iranian people and ending this dangerous game.” Iran’s embassy in Lebanon posted a meme on social media that said, “We aren’t reopening shit bro.” Sources: New York Times, X (formerly Twitter)

April 4, 2026Trump said “hell will reign down” on Iran. Show moreTrump said that “hell will reign down” on Iran if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t open within 48 hours. Sources: Axios

Iranian military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari said Iraq is exempt from any restrictions on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and “these restrictions only apply to enemy countries.” Zolfaghari said Iran is rolling out new, domestically-produced air defense systems to attack American aircraft. Sources: Reuters, CBS, Wall Street Journal

April 3, 2026Trump said he needs “a little more time.” Show moreTrump said the U.S. can open the Strait of Hormuz “with a little more time.” Trump said Iran “knows what has to be done” to end the war. Sources: Reuters, CNBC

Iran officially told the mediators it isn’t willing to meet with the U.S. and that U.S. demands are unacceptable. Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said “bring it on” in response to Trump’s threats. Sources: Wall Street Journal, NBC

April 2, 2026Trump said the war will end “very shortly.” Show moreTrump said the U.S. is “very close” to ending the war and “on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly, very shortly.” Trump said U.S. forces would hit Iran “extremely hard over the next two to three weeks.” Trump said the U.S. will bring Iran “back to the stone ages where they belong.” Trump said the U.S. military “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran.” Sources: Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CBS, BBC

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said striking civilian structures “will not compel Iranians to surrender” and it “only conveys the defeat and moral collapse of an enemy in disarray.” An Iranian armed forces spokesman said the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut for the U.S. and Israel over the long term. Sources: Bloomberg, BBC

April 1, 2026Trump said he’ll leave Iran “pretty quickly.” Show moreTrump said Iran’s president asked for a ceasefire. Trump said he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz “is open, free, and clear.” Trump said the U.S. will be “out of Iran pretty quickly” but could go back “to do spot hits.” Trump said Iran’s enriched uranium is no longer a worry because it is “so far underground.” Sources: Reuters, New York Times, NBC, The Hill

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Trump’s claim that Iran had requested a ceasefire is “false and baseless.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote a letter to Americans, which said, “Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors. All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures—resilient, dignified, and proud.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said 18 tech companies would be considered as “legitimate targets” in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, including Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft and Google. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they fired ballistic missiles at “sensitive” targets in Israel. Sources: New York Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, NBC

March 31, 2026Trump said he’ll leave Iran in 2 or 3 weeks. Show moreTrump said the U.S. will leave Iran in “two or three weeks.” Trump said “Iran has been, essentially, decimated.” Trump said the U.S. is “obliterating the shit out of them,” meaning Iran, and the U.S. “won’t have to be there much longer.” He added, “The hard part is done.” Trump told American allies to “build up some delayed courage” and “go get your own oil” and “start learning how to fight for yourself.” Sources: CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Politico, New York Post

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country has “the necessary will to end this war,” but he wants “essential guarantees to prevent the recurrence of [...] hostile and aggressive actions” by the U.S. and Israel. Sources: Bloomberg

March 30, 2026Trump threatens to “obliterate” Iran. Show moreTrump said talks are being held with Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf and said he’ll “let you know that in about a week” if Qalibaf is someone that the U.S. could work with. Trump said Iranian infrastructure will be “completely obliterated” if the Strait of Hormuz is not “immediately” reopened. Trump said “great progress has been made” but if a peace deal is not agreed to “shortly” then “we will conclude our lovely ‘stay’ in Iran by blowing up” more infrastructure. Trump suggested there has been “regime change” in Iran, and said, “Most people are saying thank you very much for doing what you did.” Sources: CNBC, New York Times, The Hill, Associated Press

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf denied having discussions with the U.S. Iran described U.S. proposals to the war as “unrealistic, illogical and excessive.” Despite being declared a persona non grata and told to leave, the Iranian ambassador “will continue his work as ambassador in Beirut and is still present there,” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said. Sources: Associated Press, Reuters, Guardian

March 29, 2026Trump said Iran is “very reasonable.” Show moreTrump said he could “take the oil in Iran” by taking Kharg Island, which he said “would also mean we had to be there for a while.” Trump said Iran and the U.S. had “very good meetings, both directly and indirectly.” Trump said the Iranian negotiators he said the U.S. met with have “been very reasonable.” Sources: CNBC, Bloomberg

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the U.S. is “unaware that our men are waiting for American soldiers to enter on the ground so they can set them ablaze and punish their regional partners forever.” Sources: NBC

March 28, 2026Trump said the war will “be done pretty quickly.” Show moreTrump said more than 3,500 targets remained in Iran and “that’ll be done pretty quickly.” Trump said he wants to avoid a “forever war” and has told aides to find a negotiated exit. Trump said “we’ll just keep bombing our little hearts out” if Iran does not make a deal. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, New York Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Israel’s ongoing attacks “contradicts POTUS extended deadline for diplomacy” and Iran will “exact [a] heavy price for Israeli crimes.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that trust is needed to facilitate talks and mediation on Israel’s ongoing war. Sources: CNBC, Reuters

March 27, 2026Trump said he “saved the Middle East.” Show moreTrump said he “saved not just Israel, we saved the Middle East.” Trump jokes about renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the “Strait of America.” Trump said if Iran doesn’t abandon their nuclear program, the U.S. will be “their worst nightmare.” Trump said the Middle East “will be transformed.” Sources: New York Times, Reuters, New York Post, Bloomberg

Iran is trying to set up a tolling system for the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran said that ships from “hostile” countries wouldn’t be allowed through. Iran believes there’s a high likelihood Trump will try to take Kharg Island. Sources: Bloomberg

March 26, 2026Trump said, “We’re obliterating Iran.” Show moreTrump said Iran is “begging” for a deal and the current negotiations are “great.” Trump said Iranians are “lousy fighters but great negotiators.” Trump said, “We’re obliterating Iran.” Trump said Iran needs to “get serious soon, before it is too late.” Trump said Iran’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz is extended by 10 days “per Iranian Government request.” Trump said taking over Iran’s oil is “an option.” Sources: Associated Press, CNBC, New York Times, Guardian

Trump told an associate that the Iran war is distracting from his other priorities. Iran said the U.S. proposal for ending the war is “one-sided and unfair.” Sources: Wall Street Journal, Reuters

March 25, 2026Trump said Iran is negotiating “right now.” Show moreTrump said he’s “in negotiations right now” with Iran, which included a 15-point plan to end the war that his administration sent to Iran. Trump’s administration said talks with Iran “have not” hit a dead end. Sources: Bloomberg, NBC, Associated Press

Iran rejected an American proposal to end the war, and a senior Iranian official said their initial response to the U.S. proposal to end the war has not been “positive.” “Iran does not accept a ceasefire,” according to Iran’s state news agency FARS. Iran’s military spokesman responded to Trump’s statements that Iran has been negotiating with the U.S. by saying, “Someone like us will never get along with someone like you. Not now, not ever.” Iran said it would not allow Trump “to dictate the timing of the war’s end.” Sources: Reuters, CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times

March 24, 2026Trump said Iran is “talking to us.” Show moreTrump said Iran is "talking to us and they're making sense." Trump said his administration is dealing with a "top person" in Iran. Sources: New York Times, BBC

Iran is "willing to listen" but is not asking for direct talks with the U.S., and Iran's military said it will fight until "complete victory." Iran is worried negotiations may be a trap to kill Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf who said Iran is "aware of what is happening in the paper oil market, including the firms hired to influence oil futures." Sources: CNN, X (formerly Twitter), Wall Street Journal, Associated Press

March 23, 2026Trump said Iran wants a deal. Show moreTrump said Iran "wants to make a deal badly," the U.S. is "very intent on making a deal," and he had "very good and productive conversations" with Iran. Trump said he will "postpone any and all military strikes" against Iran's infrastructure for five days. Trump said, "I didn't call, they called." Sources: Reuters, New York Times, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico

Iran's Foreign Ministry denied that any negotiations have taken place with the U.S. and said "we are not the party that started this war." Iran said it would mine the "entire Persian Gulf" if attacks continued. Sources: Reuters, CBS, Associated Press

March 22, 2026Trump said Iran was “blown off the map.” Show moreTrump said, "The United States has blown Iran off the map." Sources: New York Post

Iran said it would close the Strait of Hormuz "completely" if the U.S. attacks its power facilities. Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran's parliament, said financial entities that buy U.S. Treasury bonds are "legitimate targets." Sources: Bloomberg

March 21, 2026Trump gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait. Show moreTrump said the U.S. will "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Sources: Reuters

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran "will exercise its right to self-defense." Sources: Bloomberg

March 20, 2026Trump said the war is “militarily won.” Show moreTrump said he is considering "winding down" Israel's war, which is "militarily won." Trump said, "I don't want to do a cease-fire." Trump said U.S. allies joining the war would be "so easy for them to do, with so little risk." Sources: Bloomberg, Reuters, Axios, Wall Street Journal

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran is "building a nationwide defensive front". Iranian military spokesman Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi said "based on the information we have about you, even parks, recreational areas, and tourist destinations anywhere in the world will no longer be safe" for Iran's enemies. Sources: Associated Press, New York Post

March 19, 2026Trump said the war “will be over soon.” Show moreTrump said, "I hate to make this excursion, but we are going to have to do it. [...] It will be over soon." Netanyahu said his war will take "as long as necessary" but it "could end faster than people think." Sources: New York Times, Reuters, BBC

Iran said it is considering levying transit fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi said, "I do not know why the Americans and the Israelis still have not understood this point: The Islamic Republic of Iran has a strong political structure with established political, economic, and social institutions." Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera

March 18, 2026Trump said he's ready to end the war soon. Show moreTrump said the U.S. would soon be ready to end the war. Trump wants no more strikes on Iranian energy sites. Trump posted on social media: "I wonder what would happen if we 'finished off' what's left of the Iranian Terror State." Sources: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Axios

Iran is moving its own crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz at pre-war levels. Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei said "Every drop of spilled blood comes at a price, and the criminal murderers of these martyrs will soon have to pay it." Sources: Bloomberg, Guardian

March 17, 2026Trump said the war will end “in the near future.” Show moreTrump said, "It's moving along fast. We're way ahead of schedule." Trump also said "we're not ready to leave yet, but we will be leaving in the near future." Sources: The Hill, Bloomberg

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami said, "At the appropriate time and place, a decisive, deterrent, and regretful response will be given to the criminal America and the bloodthirsty Zionist regime." Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei rejected proposals for "reducing tensions or ceasefire with the United States," according to a senior Iranian official. Sources: Reuters, BBC

March 16, 2026Trump said the war will “be wrapped up soon.” Show moreTrump said the Iran war will "be wrapped up soon." Trump's staff presents off-ramps with Iran on a daily basis. Sources: C-SPAN, NBC

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that "we don't see any reason why we should talk with Americans" and Iran is ready to take the war "as far as necessary." Sources: CBS, Al Jazeera

March 15, 2026Trump asked U.S. allies to help open the Strait. Show moreTrump asked China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel's war with Iran will likely end after "a few more weeks," according to Trump's Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Sources: Politico, New York Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the Islamic Republic hasn't asked for talks or a ceasefire. Sources: Bloomberg

March 14, 2026Trump said Iran “wants a deal.” Show moreTrump said there's been "total obliteration" of Iran, but he asked American allies help secure Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran "wants a deal" but "the terms aren't good enough yet." Sources: Reuters, The Hill, NBC, Guardian

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Russia and China "are our strategy partners" and their cooperation "still continues," which "includes military cooperation." Sources: New York Post

March 13, 2026Trump said Iran is “about to surrender.” Show moreTrump said U.S. and Israeli objectives in Iran “might be a little different.” Trump said he will "feel it in my bones" when the Iran war should end. Trump reportedly told G7 officials that Iran is "about to surrender." Trump said to the Iranian people, "When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take." Sources: CNN, Wall Street Journal, Axios, New York Times

Shi'ite Muslim armed groups in Lebanon and Iraq are helping Iran intensify the war around the region. Sources: Reuters

March 12, 2026Trump said he will end the war soon. Show moreTrump vows to end the Iran war soon. Trump also said the U.S. has "totally obliterated every military target" on Kharg. Sources: CBS, Reuters

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said he will keep the Strait of Hormuz shut as leverage and signaled he won't back down in the ongoing war. Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg

March 11, 2026Trump said, “We won.” Show moreTrump said the war will end "soon" because there is "practically nothing left to target." He also said, "We won, but don't want to leave early." Sources: Axios, Reuters

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that "the only way to end the war that began with the warmongering of the Zionist regime and America is the acceptance of Iran's indisputable rights, payment of reparations, and a firm international obligation to prevent their aggression from recurring." Sources: CNBC

March 10, 2026Trump said the war is a “short-term excursion.” Show moreTrump describes the Iran war as a "short-term excursion". Sources: NBC

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said, "I don't think talking with the Americans would be on our agenda anymore." Sources: Barron's

March 9, 2026Trump said the war is “very complete.” Show moreTrump said "the war is very complete, pretty much" and that the war will end "very soon" but not this week. Sources: CNBC, CBS

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said they "are the ones who will determine the end of the war." Sources: Axios

March 8, 2026Trump said Israel will decide when the war ends. Show moreTrump said ending the ongoing war will be a "mutual" decision with Israel. Sources: Reuters

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has no intention of surrendering and his country is prepared to continue fighting to defend "ourselves [...] our territory [...] our people, and our dignity." Sources: NBC, Politico

March 7, 2026Trump said the U.S. may put troops in Iran. Show moreTrump said the U.S. will consider striking parts of Iran that were not previously considered targets. Trump said U.S. ground troops in Iran are on the table but only "for a very good reason." Trump said this was "the first time that Iran has ever lost in thousands of years [...]." Sources: Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, Politico

Iran's top security official Ali Larijani said the United States "must pay the price" for killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said, "Americans must know that we will not let them go." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Trump's call for unconditional surrender is "a dream that they should take to their grave." Sources: New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post

March 6, 2026Trump demanded Iran's unconditional surrender. Show moreTrump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender," which he said means when Iran "can't fight any longer". Sources: Reuters, Axios, Politico

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, "I should apologize to the neighboring countries that were attacked by Iran, on my own behalf." Iran's Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi said Tehran has "not hit countries that did not provide space for America to invade our country." Sources: NPR

March 5, 2026Trump said Iran is asking to make a deal. Show moreThe House defeated an effort to stop the war in Iran and force Trump to get authorization from Congress. Trump said Iran is calling the U.S. to make a deal. Sources: New York Times, Reuters

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran has not asked for a ceasefire and they "are confident that we can confront them" regarding a U.S. ground invasion. Sources: NBC

March 2, 2026Trump said the war could last four or five weeks. Show moreTrump said the bombing campaign against Iran will continue until "all our objectives are achieved," which could "last four or five weeks." Sources: Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg

Iran's top security official Ali Larijani denied reports that Iran wants to negotiate. He said, "Iran, unlike the United States, has prepared itself for a long war." Sources: New York Times

March 1, 2026Trump said the war could last “four weeks or so.” Show moreTrump said the Iran war could last "four weeks or so." Sources: Reuters

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said, "We will not negotiate with the United States." Spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry said they have "no other choice" than to fight. Sources: Wall Street Journal, NPR

February 28, 2026Trump said the war could end in two or three days. Show moreTrump said he "can go long and take over the whole thing or end it in two or three days [...]," but "there will likely be more" U.S. deaths. Sources: Axios, BBC

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said changing the Iranian regime is "mission impossible." "You cannot do regime change while millions of people are supporting the so-called regime," Araghchi said. Sources: NBC

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