September 4, 2026 — Friend and frank critic: Huckabee on Israel, Gaza, and why Iran may need a ‘third kick of the mule.’ DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Preparing to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the Museum of Tolerance, Huckabee says settler violence is hurting the Jewish state’s reputation stateside.

September 3, 2026 — Iran threatens to reignite war over Hezbollah mountain bunker. Tehran told Washington that officers from its Revolutionary Guards are embedded with Hezbollah terrorists at the Ali al-Taher ridge, and that a full-scale Israeli assault there would trigger a large-scale Iranian response, Reuters reported.

September 3, 2026 — ‘Back to the Stone Age’: Katz threatens sweeping strikes on infrastructure if Iran attacks Israel. Defense minister says mounting economic pressure and fears of unrest could push Tehran toward desperate action, while Israel prepares for escalation on multiple fronts

September 2, 2026 — CENTCOM completes wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for targeting of US troops in region. Iran will respond to the US’ newest wave of strikes with an attack “several times larger,” the semi-official Tasnim news outlet reported on Tuesday night, citing a senior Iranian military source.

September 2, 2026 — US launches new ‘tanker for tanker’ policy, strikes Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz – report. The strikes mark the first time in recent weeks that the US has launched direct retaliatory strikes on Iranian ships in the strait, rather than preventing them from violating CENTCOM’s blockade.

September 1, 2026 — Iran’s Central Bank chief says regime has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions, blockade. The central bank was ready to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to calm recent volatility, while the Iranian rials plunged to a record low in August.

September 1, 2026 — Hamas security chief captured in Gaza operation, brought wounded to Israel. Israel says a local militia seized the senior Hamas terrorist in an hours-long Gaza City operation without IDF troops on the ground, while Israeli aircraft struck threats to the force

September 1, 2026 — Supertankers carrying Saudi oil attacked by unknown projectiles while crossing Strait of Hormuz. “The near-simultaneous incidents represent a further escalation in the threat environment within the Omani corridor,” shipping intelligence and tracking firm Marisks reported.

September 1, 2026 — Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran will reciprocate if US honors interim deal commitments – report. Pezeshkian participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where several other world leaders were also present.

August 31, 2026 — UAE intercepts Iranian drone, denies attack on Al Menhad Air Base. Iran attacked the Al Minhad air base in the United Arab Emirates, targeting US forces and helicopters stationed there on Monday morning, Iranian state media said.

August 31, 2026 — US, Iranian regime trade strikes after weeks-long lull. “It’s not a decisive shift to a new phase of the war,” Jason Brodsky, policy director at United Against Nuclear Iran, told JNS. “Rather it is a reminder that the U.S. has the will to police the Strait of Hormuz.”

August 31, 2026 — Iran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran still seeks negotiated solution to conflict with US – report. Tehran still seeks a negotiated solution to its conflict with the United States, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, according to semi-official Tasnim news agency.