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Iran War News: Over 30 civilians killed in US strikes on southern Iran, Tehran says
More than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US strikes targeting southern Iran, the Iranian government's spokesperson said on Wednesday, according to state media.
The spokesperson said the casualties were caused by US attacks carried out over the past several days in the country's south.
Iran War: Second US missile strike hits civilian watchtower in Iran's Chabahar
A second US missile strike has hit a naval watchtower in the Iranian port city of Chabahar, according to local media reports. The watchtower is a civilian facility used for maritime surveillance as well as search-and-rescue operations for fishermen, the reports said.
US-Iran War: Over 260 wounded in latest US airstrikes on Iran, Tehran's health official says
More than 260 people were wounded in the latest overnight US airstrikes on Iran, according to a spokesperson of Iran’s Health Ministry on Wednesday. The spokesperson, Hossein Kermanpour, however, did not include fatality statistics. Both, the United States and Iran exchanged fresh attacks after the blockade over Strait of Hormuz was reimposed. Earlier, the US military's Central Command said it carried out a new wave of strikes, hitting dozens of targets across Iran over a seven-hour operation following the reinstatement of the blockade.
US-Iran War: Indian sailor missing after Oman vessel attack confirmed dead
An Indian national who went missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman has died, according to his father-in-law. The Indian ministry of external affairs had earlier said that 10 of the 11 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were rescued following the attack.
US-Iran War: China says US Iran strikes push region to dangerous brink
Beijing has accused Washington of escalating tensions in the Middle East, with Chinese envoy Sun Lei saying US “major attacks against Iran” have once again pushed the region toward a dangerous brink.
As reported by Al Jazeera, speaking after US envoy Mike Waltz alleged that China was not doing enough to curb the flow of goods to Iran and Yemen, Chinese ambassador Sun rejected the claim as “completely baseless.”
“China exercises strict control over such exports,” Sun said, urging Washington to “stop creating new conflicts and turmoil in the Middle East.”
US-Iran War: White House tells Iran to 'get behind peace' as Stephen Miller demands nuclear rollback
White House adviser Stephen Miller said Iran must abandon its nuclear programme and support negotiations, defending US President Donald Trump’s approach towards Tehran. Speaking to Fox News, Miller said, “Get your act together, get behind the peace program,” while arguing that Iran’s future should be decided by its people. He claimed elements within Iran’s military and institutions were resisting efforts towards peace. Miller said the administration’s strategy was working, as Washington continues to press Tehran over its nuclear activities.
United States was urging Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. He said, "America is saying 'get your act together, get behind the peace program, de-nuke, get rid of the nuclear weapons, and you can have any future you want.'"
Iran War: US accuses China of failing to curb Iran, Houthi-linked supply flows at UN
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz accused China of not doing enough to prevent the transfer of goods and technology to Iran and Yemen’s Houthis that could have military applications, Al Jazeera reported.
Speaking at the UN Security Council, Waltz said “states like Iran, and to some degree companies and entities in China, have violated” a UN arms embargo on the Houthis “with little consequence”. He alleged dual-use items and satellite imagery had been used to threaten US partners, civilian aircraft and commercial shipping.
US-Iran War: Tehran-linked vessels rushed through Hormuz before US blockade took effect
Several Iran-linked vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz shortly before a US blockade came into effect, shipping data reviewed by Kpler showed, according to Al Jazeera. Eleven vessels transited the strategic waterway on Tuesday, with nine using the Iranian route. The vessels included a very large crude carrier carrying around 2 million barrels of oil, a tanker transporting refined products and two vessels carrying liquefied petroleum gas, according to Reuters. No visible tanker movements were recorded for loading oil and gas from other Gulf producers.
US-Iran War: 'Either for everyone or for no one' - Tehran threatens regional energy shutdown as US restores Hormuz blockade
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned it could halt energy exports across the Middle East after the US reinstated a blockade on Iranian ports. “The export of oil and gas from the region will be either for everyone or for no one,” the IRGC said. The move came as the US launched another wave of strikes, hitting dozens of targets over seven hours, according to Central Command. US President Donald Trump dropped a proposed 20 per cent transit fee on Strait of Hormuz shipping before the blockade resumed.
US-Iran War: Washington targets Iranian oil network accused of sanctions evasion amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
The United States has imposed sanctions on more than 50 individuals, companies and vessels linked to an alleged Iranian oil shipping network controlled by energy tycoon Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani. The measures, announced by the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, target what Washington described as an “illicit shipping and sanctions evasion network”. The action includes six individuals, 24 companies and 20 maritime vessels, as the US intensifies pressure on Tehran following renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran War: All the latest development so far
- The US military said it carried out another round of strikes against Iran, hitting “dozens of military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian coastal areas”.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed “until the end of America’s evils”, while threatening further action against oil and gas export routes linked to the US and its allies.
- US President Donald Trump convened a high-level Situation Room meeting. The meeting focused on new plans for devastating strikes on strategic targets in Iran, in addition to the strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against US positions in the region.
- The IRGC claimed it had targeted US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, including what it described as the US Fifth Fleet’s command centre, support facilities and fuel storage sites. Jordan’s military said its air defences intercepted and destroyed four Iranian ballistic missiles that entered its airspace.
- The US Treasury Department said it had frozen more than $130 million linked to Iran after sanctioning several cryptocurrency wallets allegedly tied to the Central Bank of Iran.
US-Iran War: Trump to tout defence technology investments as war strains weapons stockpiles
US President Donald Trump is set to address a defence technology gathering at the US Army War College in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, as the Iran war places pressure on American weapons supplies, The Associated Press reported.
The conflict has reduced US stockpiles of key weapons, including Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot and THAAD interceptors, according to the report. Trump is expected to highlight investments in battlefield technology at the summit, organised by Republican Senator David McCormick. The event is also being attended by defence secretary Pete Hegseth, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen Dan Caine, army secretary Dan Driscoll, CIA director John Ratcliffe and US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz.
US-Iran War: US strike hits wheat storage silo in western Iran, official says
US projectiles struck a wheat storage silo in Hoveizeh County in Iran’s western Khuzestan province overnight, the province’s deputy governor told Iran’s Fars news agency. The official said no casualties were reported following the strike.
Iran War: UN extends monitoring mission as Houthi attacks continue to disrupt Red Sea shipping
The UN Security Council has approved a six-month extension of UN monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Thirteen council members backed the resolution, while China and Russia abstained. Under the measure, the UN secretary-general will submit monthly reports tracking developments. Yemen’s Houthi group began targeting ships in the Red Sea in late 2023, saying the attacks were linked to Israel’s war in Gaza.
Iran War: Jordan intercepts three Iranian missiles amid widening regional conflict
Jordan said on Wednesday that its air defences shot down three missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom, according to the state-run Petra news agency. The attack had earlier been claimed by Tehran and marks the latest escalation in the widening regional conflict. It came hours after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran over its attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's military confirmed the interceptions but did not immediately provide further operational details.
Iran war: Trump convenes Situation Room as US weighs broader Tehran offensive
US President Donald Trump convened a high-level Situation Room meeting on Tuesday to discuss plans for a significantly broader military offensive against Iran, Axios reported, citing three sources familiar with the discussions.
According to sources cited by Axios, the meeting focused on new plans for devastating strikes on strategic targets in Iran, in addition to the strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the report, the proposed operation would extend well beyond the ongoing US strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and is aimed at inflicting enough damage to pressure Tehran into reopening the strategic waterway and accepting Washington's nuclear demands. The meeting came as US forces carried out a fourth consecutive day of strikes targeting Iranian air defence systems, radar installations, anti-ship missile positions and drone launch sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The US also enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Axios reported that Trump was joined by vice president JD Vance, secretary of state Marco Rubio, defence secretary Pete Hegseth, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen Dan Caine, CIA director John Ratcliffe, White House envoy Steve Witkoff and other senior officials. Ahead of the meeting, Trump told Fox News the military campaign would intensify. "Next week, it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants," he said. "Next week comes the bridges. We're gonna knock out all their power plants. We're gonna knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate."
According to Axios, officials also discussed Iran's underground Pickaxe Mountain site, which the US and Israel suspect could be used for Tehran's nuclear programme.
US-Iran war: IRGC claims attack on US military facilities in Kuwait
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had targeted US military facilities in Kuwait, according to Iranian state media. The claim came hours after the United States launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Meanwhile, Kuwait earlier said its air defences had intercepted Iranian drones, while Reuters said it could not immediately verify the claims made by either side.
US-Iran War: Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah threatens to join war if Iran is attacked
Iraq's Iran-backed armed group Kataib Hezbollah has warned it will immediately join any new war against Iran. Abu Mujahid al-Assaf, a senior official of the group, said any attack on Tehran would trigger a military response from the Iraqi resistance. "If a war is launched against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the participation of the resistance forces will be immediate and certain. This decision is rooted in our ideology and is not open to negotiation," he said, according to Iran's Fars news agency.
US-Iran War: Tehran threatens wider energy blockade, warns more oil and gas export routes could be shut
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the "enemy" should expect the closure of other oil and gas export routes serving "the interests of America and its allies", according to AP. The warning came after the US reimposed a naval blockade following attacks linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC's threat signals a possible expansion of disruptions to Middle East energy exports, further escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical oil transit regions.
Iran War: Hormuz Strait to remain closed until 'America's evils end'
According to Iran's state television, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed "until the end of America's evils."
In a statement carried by state media, the IRGC claimed the US military had struck Iranian bases "under the pretext of hitting offending ships" attempting to transit the strategic waterway, alleging Washington was trying "to hide its defeat and inability."
The IRGC further claimed that "no ship dared to violate [the Iranian blockade] or accompany the US" and added that "naturally there were no hits."
US-Iran war: CENTCOM launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targets military sites near Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran War: Kuwait says it is responding to Iranian drone attacks
Kuwait's Defence Ministry said it is responding to Iranian drone attacks, adding that the loud sounds heard across the country were caused by air defence interceptions.
US-Iran War: US freezes $130 million in Iran-linked wallets under fresh sanctions
Iran War: Middle East war could cost the US up to $100 billion
While the Pentagon has publicly put the cost at around $30 billion, sources quoted by NBC news say an internal assessment estimates the total financial impact could reach $80–100 billion, highlighting a much larger burden than previously disclosed.
Iran War: Tehran rejects US blockade, vows continued resistance
Iran rejected the US decision to restore the maritime blockade, saying pressure and military action would not force Tehran into negotiations.
Officials warned that Washington's moves would only deepen the crisis.
US-Iran War: UAE threatens response after tanker attacks
The United Arab Emirates warned it reserved the right to respond after attacks on two UAE-linked tankers left mariners dead and injured.
The incident further heightened tensions between Iran and Gulf states hosting US military assets.
Iran War: Kuwait says air defences intercepting Iranian attack drones
Kuwait's defence ministry said its air defence systems were intercepting Iranian attack drones targeting the country.
The development came as Iran continued attacks on US allies across the Gulf region.
Iran War: Iran-linked attacks raise concerns over commercial shipping
Attacks targeting vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz have increased concerns among shipping operators.
Maritime authorities have warned of heightened risks for commercial vessels navigating one of the world's busiest energy corridors.
Iran War: Warning sirens sounded in Bahrain, interior ministry says
Bahrain's interior ministry said warning sirens had been activated, urging residents to remain alert.
The announcement came amid continued regional tensions and Iranian attacks targeting US allies in the Gulf.
US-Iran War: US strikes target Iran's missile and drone capabilities
The US military said its latest strikes on Iran targeted coastal defence systems, missile sites, drone facilities and maritime capabilities.
Washington said the operations were aimed at reducing Tehran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War: Fars says US projectiles hit Iran's Dehloran city
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported that “American enemy projectiles” struck the city of Dehloran in Ilam province near the Iraqi border.
No immediate information was available on casualties or the extent of the damage.
Iran War: Gulf nations urge restraint amid expanding regional attacks
Gulf countries continued calling for de-escalation after a series of attacks involving Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and commercial vessels in the region.
Officials warned that further escalation could threaten regional stability and international shipping.
US-Iran War: Centcom chief accuses Iran of targeting civilians through attacks on commercial ships
The commander of US Central Command (Centcom) accused Iran of intentionally targeting civilians across the region by attacking seven commercial ships.
The remarks came as the US continued military operations against Iran, citing threats to maritime security in and around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War: Kuwait says fire at attack site brought under control
Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA reported that a fire at a site targeted in Iranian attacks was brought under control.
The fire service said six teams, supported by the army and National Guard, responded to the incident, with no injuries reported and damage limited to material losses.
US-Iran War: Oil markets remain alert as Hormuz tensions continue
Global energy markets remained focused on developments around the Strait of Hormuz, with traders watching for any further disruptions to shipping routes.
Concerns over supply disruptions have kept oil prices volatile amid escalating military exchanges.
Iran War: UK summons Iranian chargé d’affaires over attacks by proxy groups
The UK Foreign Office said it summoned Iran’s chargé d’affaires over attacks carried out by Iranian-backed proxy groups.
London did not provide further details on the specific incidents that prompted the diplomatic action.
US-Iran War: Trump says US held talks with Iran, urged Tehran to make a deal
US President Donald Trump said Washington held talks with Iran on Tuesday and urged Tehran to reach an agreement.
The remarks came as US strikes continued and tensions remained high over the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
US-Iran War: Trump warns Iran power plants could be targeted if no deal reached
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran’s energy infrastructure could become a target if Tehran does not reach an agreement with Washington. Trump said energy targets would be saved “for last” as strikes on Iran continue.
US-Iran War: Trump says strikes on Iran will continue until he decides to stop
US President Donald Trump said American strikes on Iran "will continue until I say it's enough."
Speaking to Fox News, Trump said Iran still had “some fight left” but added that Tehran’s capabilities had been significantly weakened.
Iran War: Tehran says US trying to prevent control over Hormuz
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi accused Washington of trying to prevent Tehran from exercising what he called "effective sovereignty" over the Strait of Hormuz. He said the dispute was about control of the strategic waterway rather than the movement of vessels.
Iran War: Explosions heard in Hormozgan maritime area and Sirik
Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported sounds of explosions in the maritime area of eastern Hormozgan province and Sirik.
The agency said the blasts appeared to be linked to exchanges of fire and clashes in the waters of the Gulf, Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran War: Iranian army claims drone strikes on US positions at Jordan base
Iran's army said it carried out drone operations targeting US positions at Jordan's Azraq air base, according to Iranian media.
It said drone attacks against US bases in the region would continue until “final victory”.
US-Iran War: Trump says Gulf nations offered investment alternative to Hormuz fees
US President Donald Trump said Gulf leaders proposed investing billions of dollars in the United States instead of paying fees on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the investment route was preferable to charging vessels for passage through the strategic waterway.
Iran War: IRNA says Hengam Island hit by US projectiles
Iran's official news agency IRNA reported that a location on Hengam Island was hit by what it described as “American enemy” projectiles.
Iran War: Air defences activated around Bushehr nuclear plant, Mehr reports
Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported that air defence systems were activated around the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
Iran War: Explosions heard in Bampur and Chabahar
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported the sound of several explosions in Bampur and Chabahar. The nature and cause of the explosions were not immediately known.
Iran War: Interim ceasefire deal faces growing uncertainty
The future of the interim US-Iran agreement remained uncertain as fresh military exchanges threatened to derail diplomatic efforts. The deal was intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide a window for negotiations on a broader settlement.
Iran War: Tehran says it has no obligations under Islamabad MoU with US
Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran currently has “no obligations” under the 14-point Islamabad memorandum of understanding with the United States, arguing that Washington had failed to uphold the conditions that formed the basis of the agreement.
Gharibabadi said the deal was centred on an immediate and permanent halt to military operations against Iran and other fronts, including Lebanon. He said it was therefore “unreasonable and baseless” to expect Tehran to continue commitments such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
He added that Iran would not seek negotiations with the US, warning that Washington was “gravely mistaken” if it believed increased military pressure could force Tehran back to the negotiating table.
Iran War: More explosions reported in Ahvaz and Qeshm Island, state media says
Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported that another explosion was heard in the southern city of Ahvaz, while several explosions were also reported on Qeshm Island.
US-Iran War: Strait of Hormuz remains centre of US-Iran standoff
The Strait of Hormuz continued to remain at the centre of the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, with both sides accusing each other of threatening freedom of navigation.
The waterway is a key global energy route, carrying a significant share of the world's oil and gas shipments before the war.
The US-Iran conflict remains on a dangerous trajectory as both sides continue exchanging military strikes despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional war.
President Donald Trump has backed away from plans to impose a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying Gulf nations instead offered to invest billions of dollars in the United States. However, Washington is proceeding with plans to restore a naval blockade targeting Iranian ports, while insisting international shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.
US Central Command has launched fresh strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, targeting missile sites, drone facilities, coastal surveillance systems and maritime capabilities. Iran has retaliated with attacks on commercial shipping and military targets linked to US allies across the Gulf, including Kuwait and Bahrain. Multiple explosions have also been reported in southern Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz remains the central flashpoint. Iran insists it has authority over the strategic waterway, while the United States says it will ensure freedom of navigation. Several merchant vessels have come under attack in recent days, prompting renewed security warnings for both shipping companies and airlines operating in the region.
Global markets remain on edge as concerns over energy supplies continue. Brent crude prices remain elevated following the collapse of the interim ceasefire, reflecting fears that prolonged disruption in the Gulf could tighten global oil supplies.
Behind the scenes, mediators from Pakistan, Oman and Qatar are working to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran. However, repeated military exchanges have left the interim agreement on the brink of collapse, with both sides warning of further action if attacks continue.
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