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Iran news LIVE: Second ship attacked in Hormuz in 24 hours as Tehran maintains closure; Pak, Saudi ‘concerned’
By Priyanshu Priya
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the recent clashes between the United States and Iran pose a threat to regional peace and stability
Key Events
- 18 Sec agoIran releases footage of pre-dawn retaliatory strikes on US positions
- 10 Mins agoIran, Oman discuss shipping arrangements in Hormuz Strait
- 16 Mins agoUS air strikes hit outskirts of Iran’s Veysian; no casualties reported
- 19 Mins agoIran accuses US of creating ‘illegal route’ in Strait of Hormuz
- 25 Mins agoUS strikes military base in Iran’s Khondab, says report
- 28 Mins agoFormer Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
- 41 Mins agoTehran says ‘era of one-sided deals is over’
- 52 Mins agoVideo shows smoke rising near US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain
- 58 Mins agoPakistan, Saudi Arabia voice concern over escalating conflict
- 1 Hr 2 Mins agoIran Guards claim second vessel struck in Hormuz Strait
- 1 Hr 22 Mins agoCENTCOM says over 300 Iranian targets hit in three nights of strikes
- 1 Hr 29 Mins agoIRGC claims attack on US military support facilities in Oman, shares video
- 1 Hr 51 Mins agoIRGC claims strike on support facilities for US carrier operations in Oman
- 9:30 AM IST, July 12US says it struck around 140 Iranian military targets in latest wave of attacks
- 9:20 AM IST, July 12Explosions reported across southern Iran after fresh US strikes
- 9:12 AM IST, July 12Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father’s killing
- 9:07 AM IST, July 12Hegseth says Tehran ‘made a poor choice’
US-Iran news LIVE: Second ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Iran keeps waterway shut
US-Iran news LIVE:The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Sunday as Washington launched a fresh round of strikes targeting Iran’s coastal energy infrastructure, while Tehran announced the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz “until further notice”. The developments came amid rising tensions in the Gulf after Iran stopped a cargo vessel in the strait and the US blamed Tehran for an attack on a commercial ship near Oman, further dimming prospects for renewed diplomatic talks….Read More
US launches third round of strikes
The US carried out its third round of strikes on Iran this week, targeting facilities linked to Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Gulf
According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), President Donald Trump ordered the strikes after Iranian forces allegedly attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship. Iranian state media reported explosions across several locations along the country’s southern coastline, including the energy and petrochemical hubs of Bushehr and Asalouyeh
Blasts were also reported in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bandar-e Dayyer, as well as Sirik, a coastal area near the Strait of Hormuz
Iran declares Hormuz Strait closed
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed and said no vessels would be allowed to pass through until what it described as foreign interference comes to an end
According to state-run IRIB News, the IRGC said it intercepted a cargo vessel after firing a warning shot when the ship attempted to transit the waterway on Saturday despite being instructed not to do so
Ship crew abandons vessel off Oman
The latest escalation followed an incident involving a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said the crew of the damaged ship had abandoned the vessel after it suffered serious damage
“UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a lifeboat,” it said of the incident that took place around 17 kilometres (10 miles) east of Oman
US Central Command said the ship sustained significant damage, leaving it unable to continue its voyage. It also said one civilian crew member remains missing
Earlier, Iran had stated that it stopped a ship in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored repeated instructions to follow an approved transit route
UAE responds to missile threat
As tensions spread across the Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems had been activated in response to a missile threat
The UAE defence ministry said on Sunday that its air defence network was responding to the situation, underscoring concerns that the confrontation could widen beyond the immediate US-Iran theatre
The escalation comes days after Trump intensified his rhetoric against Tehran
On Friday, he warned Iran that the US would respond forcefully if any threat against him materialised, saying he would shower the country with “1000 Missiles” if it acted on threats to kill the US president, “in this case, ME!”
The Trump administration has also demanded that Iran publicly guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and commit to refraining from attacks on civilian shipping. Senior US officials warned that Tehran would face consequences if it failed to provide such assurances
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Jul 12, 2026, 11:39:52 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran releases footage of pre-dawn retaliatory strikes on US positions
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian media on Sunday released footage that it said showed pre-dawn retaliatory strikes carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy and Aerospace Force against US positions in the region
The videos purportedly capture missile and drone launches as part of Iran’s response to recent US military operations. The footage has not been independently verified, and details about the locations targeted or the extent of any damage were not immediately available
Jul 12, 2026, 11:30:05 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran, Oman discuss shipping arrangements in Hormuz Strait
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran and Oman held talks focused on managing maritime traffic and shipping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s foreign ministry said on Sunday
An Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said the two sides discussed arrangements related to navigation through the strategic waterway and agreed to continue consultations to reach a common understanding on ensuring the security of shipping in the strait, reported Reuters
The spokesperson also said a Qatari delegation participated in part of the discussions
Jul 12, 2026, 11:23:30 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: US air strikes hit outskirts of Iran’s Veysian; no casualties reported
US-Iran news LIVE: US air strikes targeted the outskirts of Veysian in Iran overnight Citing local official Saeed Pourali, IRIB reported that two strikes hit areas outside the city. Authorities said there were no casualties and that normalcy had been restored
Jul 12, 2026, 11:20:48 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran accuses US of creating ‘illegal route’ in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s military has demanded that the US adhere to the June 16 memorandum of understanding (MoU), accusing Washington of undermining security in the Strait of Hormuz. Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said the US created an “illegal route” through the strategic waterway, and warned that Iran’s armed forces would firmly defend the country’s rights. He also said the military was continuously updating its “bank of targets.”
(Al Jazeera)
Jul 12, 2026, 11:14:31 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: US strikes military base in Iran’s Khondab, says report
US-Iran news LIVE: The US has reportedly struck a military base in Iran’s Khondab citing a local senior official, said the base in western Iran was hit by “enemy projectiles” on Sunday morning
Jul 12, 2026, 11:11:24 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
US-Iran news LIVE: Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar who transformed the Gulf nation into a global diplomatic and economic power, has died at the age of 74. State-run Qatar News Agency announced his death on Sunday but did not disclose the cause
Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar for 18 years before voluntarily handing power to his son in 2013. During his tenure, Qatar leveraged its vast natural gas wealth to become a major global investor, launched the influential Al Jazeera news network, expanded its diplomatic footprint across the Middle East and beyond, and secured hosting rights for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His independent foreign policy, including ties with Iran, Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood, often put Qatar at odds with regional and Western allies.
Jul 12, 2026, 10:58:43 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Tehran says ‘era of one-sided deals is over’
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a sharp warning amid the escalating conflict, saying Tehran would no longer accept what it described as unequal arrangements
“The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking,” Ghalibaf said in a statement posted by Iran’s Press TV
Jul 12, 2026, 10:47:26 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Video shows smoke rising near US Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain
US-Iran news LIVE: Columns of smoke were seen rising above the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, according to videos shared by Iranian media on Sunday
Earlier, Bahrain’s ministry of interior said air raid sirens have been sounded across the country and advised residents to immediately move to the nearest safe location
Jul 12, 2026, 10:41:47 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia voice concern over escalating conflict
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia, warning that the recent clashes between the United States and Iran pose a threat to regional peace and stability
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed the situation with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan during a phone call on Saturday
The conversation came a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar as part of efforts to revive stalled US-Iran negotiations
Jul 12, 2026, 10:37:26 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran Guards claim second vessel struck in Hormuz Strait
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had struck a second vessel in the Strait of Hormuz
Earlier, a Cyprus-flagged container ship was hit by Iran and suffered “significant engineroom damage” and a civilian crew member is missing, US Central Command said
Jul 12, 2026, 10:17:39 IST
CENTCOM says over 300 Iranian targets hit in three nights of strikes
US-Iran news LIVE: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it has completed a third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting military assets linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
According to CENTCOM, US forces struck around 140 Iranian military targets during the latest operation using precision-guided munitions launched from fighter aircraft, drones and naval vessels. The targets included missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks and coastal surveillance positions
CENTCOM said that across three nights of operations, more than 300 targets have been hit at the direction of President Donald Trump with the aim of reducing Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway
Jul 12, 2026, 10:10:25 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: IRGC claims attack on US military support facilities in Oman, shares video
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had carried out strikes on logistical support centres and refuelling platforms used by US aircraft carrier ships at the Port of Duqm in Oman
The claim comes as fighting between Iran and the United States intensifies, with both sides reporting attacks on military assets and strategic infrastructure across the region
Jul 12, 2026, 09:48:16 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: IRGC claims strike on support facilities for US carrier operations in Oman
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted logistical support centres and refuelling platforms used by US aircraft carrier ships at the Port of Duqm in Oman, reported Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 09:30:48 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: US says it struck around 140 Iranian military targets in latest wave of attacks
US-Iran news LIVE: US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces completed a third round of strikes against Iran this week, targeting approximately 140 military sites across the country
In a statement posted on X late Saturday, CENTCOM said the attacks targeted a wide range of military assets, including missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance positions
Jul 12, 2026, 09:20:00 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Explosions reported across southern Iran after fresh US strikes
US-Iran news LIVE: Multiple explosions were reported across southern Iran on Sunday after the United States announced a new round of strikes targeting the country’s ability to control the Strait of Hormuz
According to Iranian media reports, residents in the Bushehr province cities of Asalouyeh and Bandar Dayyer heard several explosions shortly before the US announcement. The exact locations of the blasts were not immediately clear, reported Iranian state media
Iran’s state broadcaster later reported three explosions in Bandar Abbas and another three in the coastal city of Sirik, both located in Hormozgan province. Residents in Minab and Jask also reported hearing multiple blasts along the Hormozgan coastline
In southeastern Iran, an explosion was reported near Konarak, with the blast heard in nearby Chabahar, according to a correspondent for Iran’s state broadcaster
The reports came after US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it had launched fresh strikes on the orders of President Donald Trump, escalating tensions despite Iran’s warning against military action linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Jul 12, 2026, 09:12:44 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge after father’s killing
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, son and successor of Iran’s Supreme Leader, on Saturday called for retaliation following the killing of his father
“It is our certain and undeniable duty that this revenge be carried out,” Mojtaba Khamenei said in a post on X, signalling Tehran’s intent to respond as tensions in the region continue to escalate
Jul 12, 2026, 09:07:19 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Hegseth says Tehran ‘made a poor choice’
US-Iran news LIVE: A little over an hour after Iran’s latest move in the Strait of Hormuz, the United States announced a new round of military strikes against the country, marking a further escalation in the conflict
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the action in a post on social media, writing: “Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay.” The strikes come amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran following attacks on commercial shipping and renewed threats over the strategic waterway
