The United States, Israel, and Iran conflict continues to reshape global geopolitics. While direct attacks have paused under a fragile ceasefire, tensions remain unresolved, particularly over strategic energy routes and concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.
On Friday, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy was acting like pirates to carry out Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports. The remark came as he described the seizure conducted by US forces in the Gulf a few days earlier.
Trump also told top US lawmakers that hostilities with Iran had come to an end, as he faced mounting pressure to seek formal authorisation for the conflict, which had entered its third month.
The US president wrote a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley. In the letter, he wrote, “There has been no exchange of fire between United States Forces and Iran since April 7, 2026. The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated.”
US-Israel-Iran War Update: Iran Warns Conflict Could Reignite
This Saturday, Sardar Asadi, deputy inspector at the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned that tensions with the US could escalate again.
According to the Far News Agency, Asadi said US actions appear largely media-driven, aimed at controlling oil prices and managing the fallout of the conflict.
“The armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans,” he added.
He further accused Washington of failing to adhere to the agreement, noting that the ceasefire remains fragile.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: US Threatens Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Payments
The US has warned global shipping firms of potential sanctions if they make payments to Iran while passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control issued the alert on Friday, adding pressure to the already tense situation between the two nations over control of the critical maritime route.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: Iran Executes Two Spies
Iran has executed two men accused of spying for Israel. According to Iranian media, one of them was involved in gathering information near the Natanz nuclear site in central Isfahan province.
Authorities identified the men as Yaghoub Karimpour and Nasser Bakarzadeh. The judiciary stated they were hanged after being found guilty of intelligence cooperation with Israel and its spy agency, Mossad.
Iran claimed Karimpour passed sensitive data to Mossad, while Bakarzadeh collected information related to government and religious figures, as well as key sites, including the Natanz area.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: Trump Jokes About Cuba During Speech
During a speech on Friday evening at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, Donald Trump joked that the US Navy could ‘take on Cuba,’ while returning from Iran’s operation. Trump said, “Cuba’s got problems.”
“On the way back from Iran, we’ll have one of our big, maybe the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the biggest in the world, we’ll have that come in, stop about 100 yards offshore, and they’ll say, ‘Thank you very much. We give up’,” he added.
US-Israel-Iran War Update: Israel Prepares for Fighting with Iran
On Thursday, Israeli television reported that Israel is preparing for a possible resumption of conflict with Iran, as the US president may soon decide on renewed military action in the Gulf region.
The development follows a briefing by US Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper, who presented military options to Trump. Israeli officials have also held multiple consultations, citing growing momentum in Washington toward a potential decision.
Disclaimer: This report is based on publicly available information and official statements. Details, including claims and developments, are subject to change as the situation evolves.
