interim ceasefire
Coverage of interim ceasefire in the Nexus archive.
- U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
The United States paused attacks on Iran for the second consecutive day, and Iran also paused its attacks. Both countries are continuing efforts to negotiate an interim ceasefire.
- US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran responds by hitting Arab states
The United States attacked Iran over a strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a container ship fire and crew evacuation. Iran retaliated by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Jordan, escalating tensions and threatening negotiations to end a war that began on Feb. 28. The U.S. military targeted 140 Iranian sites, including missile and drone launch locations, while Iran claimed the U.S. must honor agreements or face consequences.
- Missile alert goes off in Dubai but authorities quickly tell the public to disregard the warning
A missile alert was mistakenly issued in Dubai by UAE authorities, later dismissed as an error. The incident occurred amid regional tensions following an attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli strikes in Lebanon, with Iran suspected of a drone attack on a tanker. UAE and Iranian foreign ministers discussed adherence to an interim U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal.