Timeline of Iran war from strikes that killed Ayatollah Khamenei to deal that capped day of frenzied negotiations
The timeline of the Iran war highlights the escalation of tensions following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei. Diplomatic efforts were made by the White House to address Iran's uranium enrichment amid protests in the country, but negotiations ultimately failed. The conflict intensified with military strikes and retaliatory actions, leading to a prolonged period of fighting and a temporary ceasefire.
- ▪The White House revived diplomacy efforts with Iran in February to address uranium enrichment concerns.
- ▪Negotiations were complicated by nationwide protests in Iran over its economy and regime.
- ▪The killing of Ayatollah Khamenei by US and Israeli strikes marked the beginning of the war.
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World News Timeline of Iran war from strikes that killed Ayatollah Khamenei to deal that capped day of frenzied negotiations By Gabrielle Fahmy Published May 23, 2026, 11:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The White House revived diplomacy efforts with Iran in February to solve the long-running dispute over its uranium enrichment capabilities, with the West fearing the country could develop a nuclear weapon and Iran insisting its program was peaceful.
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