Washington and Tel Aviv dominate the skies; Tehran retains missiles, drones and the power to impose staggering defence costs. The 2026 war has exposed the limits of both military models.

Parliament confirms Mehrdad Akhlaqi Ketabchi after months of interim leadership following the U.S.–Israeli killing of Aziz Nasirzadeh.

New arms-tracing research finds missile-specific materials in intercepted cargo linked to a Chinese supplier, raising questions about Yemen's changing weapons networks.

Reuters reports U.S. intelligence assessments alleging Chinese satellite imagery and weapons-component support for Tehran, claims Trump publicly rejects.

Tehran says the Strait can reopen within seven days once conditions in a June memorandum are met; Qatar is carrying messages between Iran and Washington.