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Editor’s note How coverage of the US–Iran confrontation moved from nuclear talks and strike threats to open war, a fragile ceasefire, a blockade and a long stalemate.

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Publishers
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Days with coverage
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Busiest day
Feb 28 (13)

From the data Counts are computed from archived articles in this timeline, not editorial judgement. This timeline updates automatically as articles are archived; newest article Oct 10, refreshed Oct 15, 4:16 AM EDT.

  1. Editor’s note Chapter 1 · Feb 16 – Feb 27

    Talks, a deadline and strike options

    Nuclear talks open in Geneva, the president sets a 10–15 day window, and coverage turns to military options.

    Based on: article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4, article 5

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  13. Editor’s note Chapter 2 · Feb 28 – Mar 9

    The strikes begin

    The president announces an attack on Iran; Congress and allies react, and analysis questions the war’s stated goals.

    Based on: article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4, article 5

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  24. Editor’s note Chapter 3 · Mar 10 – Apr 6

    A widening war and the ground-troops question

    Weeks into the war, coverage examines endgames, the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island, and whether to put troops on the ground.

    Based on: article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4

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  53. Editor’s note Chapter 4 · Apr 7 – Apr 12

    Ceasefire and uncertain talks

    A ceasefire is announced around the president’s deadline, followed by questions about whether it will hold and what a deal would look like.

    Based on: article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4

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  59. Editor’s note Chapter 5 · Apr 13 – May 31

    Blockade and deadlock

    A blockade of the strait, an extended ceasefire and on-off deal talks dominate, with analysts describing the administration as stuck.

    Based on: article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4, article 5, article 6

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  103. Editor’s note Chapter 6 · Jun 1 – Jul 31

    Exchanges of fire, uranium and an off-ramp

    Israel and the US exchange fire with Iran, reports describe a paused mission to seize uranium, a 14-point peace plan appears, and later coverage questions the administration’s claims.

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  141. Editor’s note Chapter 7 · Aug 1 – Sep 30

    Expiring understanding and renewed strikes

    An understanding is set to expire, the president threatens countries aiding Iran, and new US strikes target the Strait of Hormuz and Kharg Island area.

    Based on: article 1, article 2, article 3, article 4, article 5

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    Latest coverage

    These articles were archived after the last reviewed chapter. They are shown as published; editors have not yet placed them in the story’s narrative.

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431 articles shown · 52 related · 133 candidates rejected · 4 duplicates removed

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Publisher mix (top 8): cnn.com 158 · theguardian.com 56 · pbs.org 40 · usatoday.com 18 · aljazeera.com 13 · nbcnews.com 10 · businessinsider.com 9 · detroitnews.com 9

• Active story: new matching articles are added automatically. Only articles up to the last chapter have been reviewed by editors; newer articles appear under “Latest coverage”.

• The timeline starts on Feb 16, 2026 (US–Iran nuclear talks). Earlier coverage, including January’s protests and tariff threats, is not included.

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• Wording of chapters is editorial interpretation, not article content.