Conflict Timeline

Chronological events from the 2026 Iran conflict. Filter by type, actor, or date. Each event includes multi-source verification and bias-aware summaries.

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Apr 12, 2026strikePartialUSIran

US Strikes Iranian Air Defense Network Near Isfahan

Coalition forces struck Iranian air defense positions near Isfahan. Both military and civilian damage reported, with conflicting casualty claims from each side.

Location: Isfahan, IranReported fatalities: 12

Both Sides

“The strikes precisely targeted military installations with minimal collateral impact.”

— Pentagon Spokesperson (US Official)

“This unprovoked aggression against our sovereign territory will not go unanswered.”

— Iranian Foreign Ministry (Iranian Official)

Reuters IRNA Al Jazeera

Apr 11, 2026economicVerifiedIranUS

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disrupted After Mine Threat

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted after mine reports. Oil prices rose sharply. Multiple navies are conducting minesweeping operations.

Location: Strait of Hormuz

Both Sides

“We are working to ensure freedom of navigation through this critical waterway.”

— US Fifth Fleet (US Military)

“The Strait of Hormuz is within our defensive perimeter. We do not threaten shipping.”

— Iranian Navy (Iranian Military)

Bloomberg Press TV

Apr 10, 2026diplomacyVerifiedUNUSRussiaChinaIran

UN Security Council Emergency Session on Iran Escalation

The UNSC held an emergency session. Western-backed resolution vetoed by China/Russia. Competing ceasefire proposals under discussion.

Location: New York, United Nations

Both Sides

“We cannot allow one nation to hold global energy security hostage.”

— US Ambassador to UN (US Diplomatic)

“This conflict was not started by Iran. The aggressor must be named.”

— Russian Ambassador to UN (Russian Diplomatic)

UN News AP News

Apr 9, 2026militaryVerifiedProxyIran

Houthi Forces Launch Missile Barrage at Saudi Oil Facilities

Houthi forces struck Saudi oil facilities with missiles and drones. Most intercepted; some hit infrastructure. Disruption to oil production expected.

Location: Eastern Province, Saudi ArabiaReported fatalities: 3

BBC Al Mayadeen

Apr 8, 2026humanitarianPartialIranUS

Iran Reports Humanitarian Crisis in Khuzestan Province

Humanitarian conditions deteriorating in Khuzestan Province. Water and medical infrastructure damaged. Aid access limited.

Location: Khuzestan Province, IranReported fatalities: 47

Both Sides

“Access to clean water has been severely disrupted affecting over 500,000 people.”

— ICRC Spokesperson (Humanitarian)

ICRC IRNA CNN

Apr 7, 2026protestVerifiedUSEU

Anti-War Protests Erupt in Multiple US and European Cities

Large anti-war and pro-intervention protests occurred across Western capitals. Both movements drew significant public participation.

Location: Washington DC, London, Berlin, Paris

The Guardian RT