Iran says forces 'stronger' than at beginning of war

Tehran Iran said Saturday (November 7, 2026) its military has grown "stronger" since the outset of its war with the United States, which has offered a $20 million reward for information about Tehran's nuclear programme. United States offers $20 million reward for information on 'Iran's nuclear program': CENTCOM storyline 1 Mediators have been working to prevent any resumption of fighting after months of deadlock in the West Asia conflict, which began when the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February.

Tehran has sought to limit traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption. Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?

| Explained storyline 1 Iran Guards say two tankers caught fire in Hormuz Iran Guards say two tankers caught fire in Hormuz Since the outbreak of the West Asia war on February 28, Tehran has sought to limit traffic through the strategic waterway, which normally carries about one-fifth of global oil consumption Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if U.S.