Articles Tagged Iran
20 articles tagged “Iran”.
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Coverage of Iran's nuclear program, military posture, domestic leadership shifts, and escalation signals in the 2026 crisis.
This archive is the primary hub for timeline updates, deterrence analysis, and strategic risk scenarios tied to Tehran's decisions. Explore Iran Crisis 2026.
why is iran attacking israel: causes, strategy, and timeline
why is iran attacking israel explained with sources: retaliation, nuclear fears, deterrence signaling, and domestic pressure shaping the conflict.
Did Iran Attack the U.S. Today?
Yes. Iran launched six waves of missiles and drones at U.S. bases in the Gulf after Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026.
Iran Crisis 2026 vs 2019 Tensions: What's Different This Time
How the 2026 Iran crisis differs from 2019: leadership decapitation, larger retaliation, Hormuz closure risk, and a sharper nuclear escalation path.
Iran vs North Korea Nuclear Programs: A Complete 2026 Comparison
Iran and North Korea's nuclear trajectories compared: enrichment, warhead status, missile reach, sanctions resilience, and breakout implications.
Iran War Timeline 2026: Escalation From Talks to Open Conflict
A step-by-step Iran war timeline from late-2025 diplomatic breakdown to Operation Epic Fury, retaliatory strikes, Hormuz disruption, and ongoing escalation.
Iran War vs Iraq War: How the 2026 and 2003 Conflicts Compare
Iran 2026 vs Iraq 2003 compared across legal authority, coalition structure, force design, economic shock, and the central role of nuclear risk.
Trump Says New Strikes Target Iranian Leadership
Trump said new strikes hit Iranian leadership as Israel bombed the Assembly of Experts in Qom on Day 4 of Operation Epic Fury.
Trump Says 'Too Late' for Iran Talks as Israel Hits Tehran
On Day 4 of Operation Epic Fury, Trump rejected renewed talks as Israeli strikes hit Tehran, oil rose, and global markets reacted to widening conflict risk.
US Military vs Iran Military: A Complete 2026 Comparison
US vs Iran military comparison across personnel, air and naval power, missiles, budgets, and how asymmetry shapes escalation outcomes in 2026.
Who Started the Iran-Israel War? Timeline and Evidence
A source-based timeline of who initiated the Iran-Israel war sequence, from initial strikes to retaliation cycles and later US-Iran escalation.
IAEA Blocked From Iranian Nuclear Sites After Strikes
IAEA inspectors remain blocked from Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz after Operation Epic Fury, leaving Iran's enriched uranium status unverifiable.
Iran vs Israel Military Power: A Complete 2026 Comparison
Iran vs Israel military comparison across manpower, airpower, missile inventories, defense spending, and the nuclear deterrence balance in 2026.
Nuclear Threat Assessment: Where the Iran Crisis Goes From Here
A scenario-based nuclear threat assessment of the Iran crisis, including leadership instability, damaged facilities, and pathways to escalation or containment.
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz: 20% of Global Oil Supply Disrupted
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted roughly 20% of global oil flows after retaliatory strikes, triggering a fast-moving energy and shipping shock.
Iran Retaliatory Strikes Hit US Bases Across Gulf Region
Iran launched over 170 ballistic missiles and 500+ drones at US military positions across the Gulf, marking a major direct escalation in the conflict.
Iran Confirms Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes
Iran confirmed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in February 28, 2026 strikes on Tehran, triggering a succession crisis and sharper regional escalation.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz
US and Israeli strikes targeted Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz during Operation Epic Fury, with damage extent still uncertain.
Geneva Talks Collapse After US Enrichment Ultimatum
US-Iran Geneva nuclear talks collapsed on February 27, 2026 after Washington demanded a full enrichment halt, hours before Operation Epic Fury began.
Iran Proxy Network Escalates Across the Middle East
Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias expanded operations across Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and the Red Sea as the US-Iran conflict widened into a multi-front war.
Iran-Linked Cyber Campaign Hit Critical Infrastructure Before War
A coordinated cyber campaign attributed to Iranian actors hit US and allied infrastructure on February 26, 2026, opening a digital front before airstrikes.