President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on February 28, 2026, involving massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government, and infrastructure sites.
In June 2026, delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations aimed at a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding signed by both countries. However, Tehran has stated that no formal negotiations are currently underway, though messages continue to be exchanged between the two nations. President Trump described the situation as “semi-negotiating” and said, “We are low-keying it.”
Meanwhile, conflict persists in the region. The Yemeni Armed Forces reported that at least four soldiers and three civilians were killed in an attack on the Red Sea port city of Mocha by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels on Sunday, August 9, 2026. The attack involved drones and missiles and targeted "civilian infrastructure, employee residences and their families, power generation stations and civilian sites within the city, in addition to military sites," according to the army's official spokesperson, Col. Nuzaili. At least 30 others were injured.
In related developments, Hamas affirmed its commitment to President Trump's 15-point plan for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement with Israel in the Gaza Strip, including establishing a clear timetable for implementation. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday, August 9, 2026, that Israel would reject the 15-point peace proposal put forward by President Trump’s Board of Peace.
The strategic Strait of Hormuz remains a primary flashpoint amid ongoing exchanges of strikes between the U.S. and Iran.
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