U.S. and Iran Struggle to Reach Deal Over Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran remained locked in difficult negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz on September 30, 2026, as mediators attempted to find a way to end the conflict and restore more reliable commercial shipping through one of the world’s most important energy routes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received U.S. feedback on Tehran’s […]
U.S.-Led Coalition Ends Its Military Mission in Iraq
The U.S.-led international coalition formally ended its military mission in Iraq on September 30, 2026, completing the withdrawal of U.S. forces and equipment from Erbil Air Base. The move brings an end to the Iraq-based phase of Operation Inherent Resolve, the campaign launched in 2014 to fight the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or […]