Government & PoliticsIran's oil minister acknowledges challenges amid U.S. blockade, but claims production not decreasing CBS News, May 11, 2026
Government & PoliticsU.S. forces fire on 2 Iran-flagged oil tankers to stop them docking at Iranian port, CENTCOM says CBS News, May 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says Iran's government is in a "state of collapse," but analysts see evolution, not fractures CBS News, May 7, 2026
Consumer NewsOil prices sink and stocks rally worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Associated Press, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsCENTCOM says 52 vessels turned around by ongoing U.S. blockade of Iran's ports and vessels CBS News, May 6, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump says "Great Progress" made towards agreement with Iran, pauses Project Freedom CBS News, May 5, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying 2 merchant ships have transited Associated Press, May 4, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran's president says previous attacks during negotiations have led to "complete distrust of the United States" CBS News, April 30, 2026
Government & PoliticsTrump floats a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz Associated Press, April 30, 2026
Government & PoliticsU.S. military: Marines boarded ship in Arabian Sea suspected of heading toward Iran CBS News, April 28, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say Associated Press, April 27, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says any new Iranian mine laying would violate the ceasefire with the US Associated Press, April 24, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says U.S. blockade of Iranian vessels to continue for "as long as it takes" CBS News, April 24, 2026
Government & PoliticsHegseth says blockade of Iranian ports and ships now "global," will remain in place during negotiations CBS News, April 24, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls Associated Press, April 22, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran has no plans to attend talks with U.S. in Pakistan, Foreign Ministry spokesman says CBS News, April 20, 2026
Government & PoliticsUS Central Command leader says military will clear mines in Strait of Hormuz Associated Press, April 17, 2026
Government & PoliticsU.S. military says forces "ready to ensure compliance" of blockade CBS News, April 15, 2026
Government & PoliticsIran says it would block Gulf trade if blockade continues Associated Press, April 15, 2026
International NewsAt least 3 ships cross strait despite blockade, tracker shows CBS News, April 14, 2026
Government & PoliticsOver 10,000 U.S. service members involved in blockade of Iran ports, CENTCOM says CBS News, April 14, 2026
