Dossier
Esmail Baqaei
Coverage of Esmail Baqaei in the Nexus archive.
- Early Edition: July 13, 2026
President Trump announced the end of a ceasefire with Iran, warning of missile retaliation if Iran attempts to assassinate him. The U.S. military launched strikes against Iran following attacks on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has since declared closed. Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Gulf nations, escalating tensions in the region.