22:31
Iraq’s foreign minister said the US Treasury had asked Baghdad to close all but two border crossings with Iran, with talks ongoing.
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November 8, 2026
November 7, 2026
17:06
Reuters reported that the US military launched Task Force Iron Gate to disrupt Iran-linked sanctioned trade and revenue flows across land borders and the Caspian Sea.
10:30
The Guardian reported a Qatari proposal linking US blockade relief and nuclear inspections to a phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
01:44
Associated Press reported that Trump confirmed US strikes on an Iranian air-defense system near Qeshm Island on November 6.
November 5, 2026
23:18
Reuters reported that a senior Iranian official said Tehran sent a nuclear proposal to the US via Qatar, with talks conditional on seven Iranian demands.
November 4, 2026
22:18
The US Treasury sanctioned an India-based vessel-registration network and a Turkish ground-handling company over alleged support for Iranian oil shipping and airlines.
14:35
An Iranian parliamentary energy official said fuel-card restrictions in 11 provinces had reduced daily gasoline consumption by about six million litres.
13:26
Iran’s Economy Ministry said six proposed mechanisms for settling €4.07 billion in overdue essential-goods import claims had been endorsed, pending final authorization.
07:20
Iran’s IRGC said four tankers caught fire after striking naval mines south of the Strait of Hormuz and reported seizing two other vessels.
November 3, 2026
04:35
Reuters reported that U.S. forces struck Iran’s Qeshm Island; U.S. officials described the operation as limited and defensive.