Airstrike

What is the importance of Qeshm Island to Iran, why does the US keep targeting it? - explainer

The island is both a threat and a vulnerability for the Iranian regime; the same geography that allows Iran to threaten shipping in Hormuz also exposes its military infrastructure to US strikes.

An aerial view of the island of Qeshm, separated from the Iranian mainland by the Clarence Strait, December 10, 2023.
US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews after his visit to Texas, in Maryland, US, October 28, 2026

US Midterms 2026: Trump faces congressional shake-up as Iran tensions escalate

A screengrab from a video obtained from social media on September 1, 2026, shows a military aircraft ready to take off on the day US CENTCOM said US forces carried out strikes on an Iranian military target.

US carries out 'defensive' strikes on Qeshm Island after Iran downs drone, officials tell 'Post'

IDF infographic announcing the elimination of four Hamas military wing operatives in the Gaza Strip.

October 7 Nir Oz infiltrator among four Hamas terrorists killed in IDF strikes


Trump grants Iranian request to pause strikes, two IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon

Two IDF soldiers killed in southern Lebanon • IDF continues strikes in Tehran overnight • One killed, 25 injured in Nahariya by Hezbollah rocket fire

US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 19, 2026.

IDF has struck over 3,000 targets in Iran since Operation Roaring Lion began, military announces

The latest figures published by the IDF include at least 50 targets that were struck by the air force overnight, including ballistic missile storage and launch sites.

An Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran, March 18, 2026.

Trump, Starmer agree reopening Strait of Hormuz is essential to stabilize global energy market

Trump and Starmer's conversation comes days after the UK authorized the US to use British military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announce an agreement between the two countries as they hold a press conference at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, Britain.

Gulf states expel Iranian diplomats as tensions rise over attacks, regional security

In four weeks of conflict, Iran has launched thousands of rockets and drones at the Gulf states, the UAE being the one targeted the most.

Iran and Iraq map. Ilustration.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's power plants if Hormuz strait not fully opened

"If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the US will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS," Trump wrote.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House for Florida, in Washington, March 20, 2026.

IDF kills nearly 600 Hezbollah terrorists since renewed fighting, including two 'major-generals'

Out of the terrorists, there were at least 220 Radwan Force members and 150 surface-to-surface missile launcher operatives, according to the military.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah terrorists, published March 20, 2026.

Israel strikes across Iran, kills Basij intel. chief, IRGC spox. among others

The military also announced that it had struck weapons production sites and ballistic missile launcher storage facilities located in Tehran.

An IDF biographical infographic on Basij intelliegence chief Esmail Ahmadi, published March 20, 2026.

War by the numbers: How many strikes, targets, and missions has Israel carried out? - explainer

Since the start of the war against Iran, Israel has dropped around 12,000 bombs, including 3,600 within the Tehran region alone.

An Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war between Israel-US and Iran, March 18, 2026.

Taliban, Pakistan declare Eid al-Fitr ceasefire in conflict that has killed hundreds

Both parties stated that the ceasefire is in order to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Fitr over the coming days.

People carry the coffins of victims, who died in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre, during a mass burial, in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 18, 2026.

Why is Israel, not US, carrying out most senior Iranian assassinations? - analysis

Israel has taken the lead in assassinating top Iranian officials, with the US playing a minimal role, signaling a major shift in strategy amid escalating tensions.

Explosions erupt following strikes at Tehran Oil Refinery in Tehran on March 7, 2026; illustrative.