Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said that the decade-long narrative of “containing” Iran was a falsehood and the Iran threat was used to militarise the region. He argued in a newly published op-ed that there is a fundamental need to overhaul the security architecture of the Persian Gulf. Albusaidi published this op-ed in the French newspaper Le Monde, where he sharply criticised the ongoing conflict in the region, calling it a “disaster” and lacking a United Nations mandate and failing to achieve its objectives.The false narrative of existential threat from Iran has resulted in an unchecked increase in regional defence spending, expansion of US military bases in the Gulf, and a heavy reliance on long-range, forward-deployed military presence. He argued that all this came at immense financial cost; in fact, Iran was never really an existential threat. He argued that real threat originated from outside the Persian Gulf, &nbsp;the result of decisions and action taken by Israel.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-response-us-indictment-lawrence-bishnoi-hardeep-singh-nijjar-1784035565613">India acknowledges US indictment of Lawrence Bishnoi, avoids extradition comment</a>He urged that any security framework in the region must be inclusivbe and include all eight countries, the six members of the the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) alongside Iraq and Iran, which had historcially been part of containment policies and foreign military interventions. He specifically highlighted the security of the vital trade route Strait of Hormuz, towards which both Iran and Oman has special responsibility to the international community.&nbsp;His comments comes in the backdrop of the escalating war in the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed. Both Iran and the US are calling themself “Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz”. Both sought to charge a fee for safeguarding it.However, he did not argue about abandoning ties with the United States, instead recaliberating them with the eveolving strategic realities since the conflcit. He said that these conflict has dealt a major blow to the myth of containment in the Persian Gulf. He seemed optimistic about the scope of building a fairer, more realistic, and more effective security order to correct the nearly half a century old strategic blunder.&nbsp;

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi has called the policy of containing Iran a "false narrative" and urged an inclusive security framework for the Persian Gulf.

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi said that the decade-long narrative of “containing” Iran was a falsehood and the Iran threat was used to militarise the region. He argued in a newly published op-ed that there is a fundamental need to overhaul the security architecture of the Persian Gulf. Albusaidi published this op-ed in the French newspaper Le Monde, where he sharply criticised the ongoing conflict in the region, calling it a “disaster” and lacking a United Nations mandate and failing to achieve its objectives. The false narrative of existential threat from Iran has resulted in an unchecked increase in regional defence spending, expansion of US military bases in the Gulf, and a heavy reliance on long-range, forward-deployed military presence. He argued that all this came at immense financial cost; in fact, Iran was never really an existential threat. He argued that real threat originated from outside the Persian Gulf, the result of decisions and action taken by Israel. Also Read: India acknowledges US indictment of Lawrence Bishnoi, avoids extradition comment He urged that any security framework in the region must be inclusivbe and include all eight countries, the six members of the the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) alongside Iraq and Iran, which had historcially been part of containment policies and foreign military interventions. He specifically highlighted the security of the vital trade route Strait of Hormuz, towards which both Iran and Oman has special responsibility to the international community. His comments comes in the backdrop of the escalating war in the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed. Both Iran and the US are calling themself “Guardian of the Strait of Hormuz”. Both sought to charge a fee for safeguarding it. However, he did not argue about abandoning ties with the United States, instead recaliberating them with the eveolving strategic realities since the conflcit. He said that these conflict has dealt a major blow to the myth of containment in the Persian Gulf. He seemed optimistic about the scope of building a fairer, more realistic, and more effective security order to correct the nearly half a century old strategic blunder.

Oman's Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi has called the policy of containing Iran a "false narrative" and urged an inclusive security framework for the Persian Gulf.

Oman's foreign minister says 'containing Iran' was a false narrative to militarise the Persian Gulf

US President Donald Trump has said Gulf allies should reimburse the United States for the costs of protecting regional security amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The remarks come as tensions rise across the Middle East, with Washington increasing military operations and focusing on strategic areas including the Strait of Hormuz. The demand has sparked debate over defence spending, US commitments in the Gulf, and the future of American involvement in the region.

US-Iran War: Trump wants reimbursement from Gulf allies

New Delhi: India has summoned an Iranian Deputy Ambassador over the killing of an Indian seafarer after Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE-owned tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian officials have expressed concern over the safety of its large seafaring community. Thousands of Indian nationals work on merchant vessels in the region, often in high-risk areas.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-sailor-killed-6-other-injured-as-iran-strikes-uae-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-grave-violation-of-international-law-1783990168971">Indian sailor killed, 8 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law</a> The attack, which took place on Monday within Omani territorial waters, marks a serious escalation in tensions across West Asia and threatens vital global oil shipping routes. The UAE Ministry of Defence identified the vessels as the oil tanker Mombasa and the LNG carrier Al Bahiyah. Both were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while navigating the southern shipping lane, the UAE said in a statement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pirate-state-lula-attacks-trump-as-rubio-s-hormuz-remarks-come-back-to-haunt-white-house-1783992403894">'Pirate state': Lula attacks Trump as Rubio's Hormuz remarks come back to haunt White House</a> One Indian crew member died in the attack on the Mombasa. Eight others were wounded, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians, with four of the injured in serious condition. Fires broke out on both vessels but were later brought under control. The UAE strongly condemned the strikes as "a blatant violation of international law" and a threat to regional security. "The UAE reserves its full right to respond to this escalation," it added. The incident comes amid heightened friction between Iran and its neighbours, with the Strait of Hormuz , through which about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil passes, remaining a flashpoint. Shipping experts warn that renewed attacks on commercial vessels could drive up insurance costs and force more ships to take the longer route around Africa, further disrupting global supply chains already strained by previous Red Sea disruptions.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

India has summoned Iran's Deputy Ambassador after an Indian sailor was killed in Tehran's alleged cruise missile strike on two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Scroll down to know why the attack has raised fresh concerns for thousands of Indian seafarers in the region.

New Delhi: India has summoned an Iranian Deputy Ambassador over the killing of an Indian seafarer after Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE-owned tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Indian officials have expressed concern over the safety of its large seafaring community. Thousands of Indian nationals work on merchant vessels in the region, often in high-risk areas. Also read | Indian sailor killed, 8 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law The attack, which took place on Monday within Omani territorial waters, marks a serious escalation in tensions across West Asia and threatens vital global oil shipping routes. The UAE Ministry of Defence identified the vessels as the oil tanker Mombasa and the LNG carrier Al Bahiyah. Both were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while navigating the southern shipping lane, the UAE said in a statement. Also read | 'Pirate state': Lula attacks Trump as Rubio's Hormuz remarks come back to haunt White House One Indian crew member died in the attack on the Mombasa. Eight others were wounded, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians, with four of the injured in serious condition. Fires broke out on both vessels but were later brought under control. The UAE strongly condemned the strikes as "a blatant violation of international law" and a threat to regional security. "The UAE reserves its full right to respond to this escalation," it added. The incident comes amid heightened friction between Iran and its neighbours, with the Strait of Hormuz , through which about a fifth of the world's seaborne oil passes, remaining a flashpoint. Shipping experts warn that renewed attacks on commercial vessels could drive up insurance costs and force more ships to take the longer route around Africa, further disrupting global supply chains already strained by previous Red Sea disruptions. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

India has summoned Iran's Deputy Ambassador after an Indian sailor was killed in Tehran's alleged cruise missile strike on two UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Scroll down to know why the attack has raised fresh concerns for thousands of Indian seafarers in the region.

Iran diplomat summoned by India over killing of Indian seafarer off Oman coast

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused US President Donald Trump of turning America into a "pirate" state after Washington announced plans to charge ships a 20 per cent fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints. Trump on Monday (Jul 13) announced that the US would now be referred to as the "GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will begin collecting a 20 per cent toll on ships passing through the vital shipping route.This comes three weeks after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that no country can charge tolls through the Strait of Hormuz.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indian-sailor-killed-6-other-injured-as-iran-strikes-uae-tankers-in-strait-of-hormuz-grave-violation-of-international-law-1783990168971">Indian sailor killed, 6 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law</a><h2>Lula slams US</h2>Speaking at a public event in São Paulo state on Monday, Lula mocked Trump's proposal to collect payments from commercial vessels in return for keeping the strategic waterway open."President Trump tweeted that he will unblock the Strait of Hormuz. But for every ship... the oil owner must pay him 20 per cent. This used to be considered piracy," Lula said. "A major nation like the United States... cannot now become a pirate," he added.His remarks come hours after Trump declared tolls and also announced the return of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ships and vessels trading with Tehran, while allowing all other maritime traffic to continue.<h2>Rubio's own words return to haunt White House</h2>Trump's announcement has also revived scrutiny of comments made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio less than a month ago.On June 23, Rubio argued that no country had the legal authority to impose tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz, describing the passage as an international waterway protected under international law."No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway," Rubio had said. "That's existing international law."Those remarks now appear to clash directly with Trump's latest policy, which would require commercial vessels to pay Washington for safe passage through the strait.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-formally-launches-campaign-for-un-security-council-seat-with-new-shanti-vision-what-it-means-1783991884972">India formally launches campaign for UN Security Council seat with new 'SHANTI' vision | Watch</a>The United Nations' International Maritime Organization echoed that position after Trump's announcement, saying there is "no legal basis" for imposing mandatory transit fees on ships using international straits.<h2>Oil prices and politics collide</h2>Lula linked the latest escalation in the Gulf to rising living costs in Brazil, saying higher oil prices have already pushed up the cost of fuel and everyday essentials, including beans, rice, tomatoes and onions.His government has introduced temporary measures to cushion consumers from rising fuel prices following the renewed conflict involving Iran, while revenue from a tax on crude oil exports introduced earlier this year is being used to offset some of the economic impact.

Donald Trump's plan to charge ships a 20 per cent fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz has drawn sharp criticism from Brazil's President Lula, who accused the US of behaving like a 'pirate'. Scroll down to see why the proposal has also revived Marco Rubio's own words from just weeks ago.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused US President Donald Trump of turning America into a "pirate" state after Washington announced plans to charge ships a 20 per cent fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints. Trump on Monday (Jul 13) announced that the US would now be referred to as the "GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT," and will begin collecting a 20 per cent toll on ships passing through the vital shipping route. This comes three weeks after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted that no country can charge tolls through the Strait of Hormuz. Also read | Indian sailor killed, 6 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law Lula slams US Speaking at a public event in São Paulo state on Monday, Lula mocked Trump's proposal to collect payments from commercial vessels in return for keeping the strategic waterway open. "President Trump tweeted that he will unblock the Strait of Hormuz. But for every ship... the oil owner must pay him 20 per cent. This used to be considered piracy," Lula said. "A major nation like the United States... cannot now become a pirate," he added. His remarks come hours after Trump declared tolls and also announced the return of a naval blockade targeting Iranian ships and vessels trading with Tehran, while allowing all other maritime traffic to continue. Rubio's own words return to haunt White House Trump's announcement has also revived scrutiny of comments made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio less than a month ago. On June 23, Rubio argued that no country had the legal authority to impose tolls on ships using the Strait of Hormuz, describing the passage as an international waterway protected under international law. "No country is allowed to charge tolls or fees on an international waterway," Rubio had said. "That's existing international law." Those remarks now appear to clash directly with Trump's latest policy, which would require commercial vessels to pay Washington for safe passage through the strait. Also read | India formally launches campaign for UN Security Council seat with new 'SHANTI' vision | Watch The United Nations' International Maritime Organization echoed that position after Trump's announcement, saying there is "no legal basis" for imposing mandatory transit fees on ships using international straits. Oil prices and politics collide Lula linked the latest escalation in the Gulf to rising living costs in Brazil, saying higher oil prices have already pushed up the cost of fuel and everyday essentials, including beans, rice, tomatoes and onions. His government has introduced temporary measures to cushion consumers from rising fuel prices following the renewed conflict involving Iran, while revenue from a tax on crude oil exports introduced earlier this year is being used to offset some of the economic impact.

Donald Trump's plan to charge ships a 20 per cent fee for transiting the Strait of Hormuz has drawn sharp criticism from Brazil's President Lula, who accused the US of behaving like a 'pirate'. Scroll down to see why the proposal has also revived Marco Rubio's own words from just weeks ago.

'Pirate state': Lula attacks Trump as Rubio's Hormuz remarks come back to haunt White House

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching cruise missile strikes on two of its national oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, it said, killed an Indian crew member and injured eight others. In a statement issued on Tuesday (Jul 14), the UAE Ministry of Defence said the tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck by two Iranian cruise missiles while sailing through the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.<h2>What we know about the Indian sailor killed in Iran attack</h2>According to the ministry, one Indian sailor aboard the Mombasa was killed in the attack. The country is yet to release the name and details of the Indian crew member killed in the latest Iranian attack.Eight crew members were also injured, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians. Four of the injured suffered serious wounds. "The attack also caused material damage to both tankers as a result of the fires that broke out on board, which have since been brought under control," it added in a post.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/multiple-blasts-shake-iran-s-south-violating-vessels-were-targeted-in-hormuz-probe-underway-1783971683369">Multiple blasts shake Iran's south, 'violating’ vessels were targeted in Hormuz</a><h2>UAE condemns attack, warns of consequences</h2>The UAE described the attack as a "grave violation" of international law and condemned what it called a direct threat to regional security and global maritime trade. It added that the country reserves the right to respond and has raised its military readiness to protect its national interests.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Ministry of Defence announces that the national tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. The attack resulted in the death of one Indian… <a href="https://t.co/i1HrXY0fKP">pic.twitter.com/i1HrXY0fKP</a>&mdash; وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) <a href="https://x.com/modgovae/status/2076804834754453830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a strong condemnation, extending condolences to the family of the deceased Indian crew member and the Government and people of India. "The Ministry extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, as well as to the Government and people of the Republic of India, and wished all the injured a speedy recovery," the statement read.Calling the targeting of commercial shipping an act of piracy, the ministry warned against using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of "economic coercion" or "blackmail". It urged Iran to immediately halt attacks, cease hostilities, and fully reopen the strategic waterway to ensure regional stability and safeguard the global economy.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reinstating-naval-blockade-in-strait-of-hormuz-us-president-donald-trump-1783954555693">'Reinstating naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz': US President Donald Trump</a><h2>Fresh US-Iran confrontation deepens regional crisis</h2>The incident comes amid renewed military confrontation between the United States and Iran. The latest flare-up began after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) closed the Strait of Hormuz, prompting large-scale American retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets. The United States has also announced that it will resume a naval blockade targeting maritime traffic linked to Iran.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

A cruise missile attack on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has left one Indian sailor dead and several others injured, dramatically escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Scroll down to know what happened.

The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching cruise missile strikes on two of its national oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, it said, killed an Indian crew member and injured eight others. In a statement issued on Tuesday (Jul 14), the UAE Ministry of Defence said the tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck by two Iranian cruise missiles while sailing through the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters. What we know about the Indian sailor killed in Iran attack According to the ministry, one Indian sailor aboard the Mombasa was killed in the attack. The country is yet to release the name and details of the Indian crew member killed in the latest Iranian attack. Eight crew members were also injured, including six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians. Four of the injured suffered serious wounds. "The attack also caused material damage to both tankers as a result of the fires that broke out on board, which have since been brought under control," it added in a post. Also read | Multiple blasts shake Iran's south, 'violating’ vessels were targeted in Hormuz UAE condemns attack, warns of consequences The UAE described the attack as a "grave violation" of international law and condemned what it called a direct threat to regional security and global maritime trade. It added that the country reserves the right to respond and has raised its military readiness to protect its national interests.

A cruise missile attack on two UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz has left one Indian sailor dead and several others injured, dramatically escalating tensions in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes. Scroll down to know what happened.

Indian sailor killed, 8 other injured as Iran strikes UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz: 'Grave violation' of international law

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will launch heavy strikes against Iran on Monday night and Tuesday (July 14), signalling a further escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.&nbsp;Speaking in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the US would "hit Iran hard" over what he described as Tehran's failure to honour the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">.<a href="https://x.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> on the MOU with Iran: &quot;It was a test. We didn&#39;t know. Look, memorandums of understanding when you&#39;re dealing with sleaze bags don&#39;t mean much... it was sort of a test, and they weren&#39;t there. They didn&#39;t honor the test.&quot; <a href="https://t.co/WcnbVaLI5t">pic.twitter.com/WcnbVaLI5t</a>&mdash; Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) <a href="https://x.com/RapidResponse47/status/2076763991276224770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Asked about the agreement, Trump dismissed its significance, claiming it had served only as a test of Iran's intentions. "It was a test. We didn't know," Trump said during the interview.&nbsp;He went on to criticise the Iranian leadership, saying, "Memorandums of understanding, when you're dealing with sleazebags, don't mean much. It was sort of a test, and they weren't there. They didn't honour the test." Trump did not provide details on the nature or scope of the planned military action, nor did he specify the targets that could be struck.&nbsp;His remarks come amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, with both sides accusing each other of violating commitments under the recently signed memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing hostilities.

US President Donald Trump warned of heavy imminent strikes against Iran, dismissing a recent bilateral memorandum of understanding as a failed “test” because Tehran did not honour its commitments.

US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will launch heavy strikes against Iran on Monday night and Tuesday (July 14), signalling a further escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, Trump said the US would "hit Iran hard" over what he described as Tehran's failure to honour the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump warned of heavy imminent strikes against Iran, dismissing a recent bilateral memorandum of understanding as a failed “test” because Tehran did not honour its commitments.

'We'll hit Iran hard tonight and tomorrow': Trump issues stark warning for Iran

Amid rising tensions with Iran US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States is "taking over" the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and accused Tehran of backing out of an agreement reached with Washington. He further said the US would act as the "guardian" of the key global oil shipping route.&nbsp;Speaking about the importance of Hormuz, nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments pass through the strait.&nbsp;Speaking to "Fox &amp; Friends", Trump said, "We're taking over the strait. They've got nothing," and added that US should have addressed the threat from Iran "47 years ago."&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-tu-214pu-doomsday-aircraft-iran-us-iran-conflict-explained-1783941853939">Putin's mysterious Tu-214PU 'Doomsday plane' lands in Iran as US-Iran conflict spirals</a>&nbsp;He also said that US should be compensated for securing one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.&nbsp;"We're going to keep the strait, and we'll probably run it. We'll become the guardian of the strait. Maybe we'll call it the guardian angel of the strait. And we should be reimbursed for that," Trump further said.&nbsp;Trump while making the statement said, an 11-hour-long negotiation was held with Iranian leaders, during which "everything was agreed to", before Iran later began asking for changes.Though, he didn't specifically mention which agreement he was referring to.&nbsp;Speaking further he reiterated that the Iran's navy, air force and missile capabilities had been virtually destroyed and that several Iranian leaders had been killed, without giving evidences to the claims.&nbsp;<h2>UK proscribes IRGC as terror organisation</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, United Kingdom on Monday designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. The move, under the National Security (State Threats) Act, which came into force last week, will make it a criminal offence to support the IRGC in Britain and comes after years of political debate over whether the powerful Iranian military force should be banned. “I have rapidly designated three groups so those working for them will be tracked down and put behind bars,” said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. “I will leave no stone unturned to keep our country safe.”&nbsp;

Trump while making the statement also said that US should be compensated for securing one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.

Amid rising tensions with Iran US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States is "taking over" the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz and accused Tehran of backing out of an agreement reached with Washington. He further said the US would act as the "guardian" of the key global oil shipping route. Speaking about the importance of Hormuz, nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas shipments pass through the strait. Speaking to "Fox & Friends", Trump said, "We're taking over the strait. They've got nothing," and added that US should have addressed the threat from Iran "47 years ago." ALSO READ: Putin's mysterious Tu-214PU 'Doomsday plane' lands in Iran as US-Iran conflict spirals He also said that US should be compensated for securing one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. "We're going to keep the strait, and we'll probably run it. We'll become the guardian of the strait. Maybe we'll call it the guardian angel of the strait. And we should be reimbursed for that," Trump further said. Trump while making the statement said, an 11-hour-long negotiation was held with Iranian leaders, during which "everything was agreed to", before Iran later began asking for changes. Though, he didn't specifically mention which agreement he was referring to. Speaking further he reiterated that the Iran's navy, air force and missile capabilities had been virtually destroyed and that several Iranian leaders had been killed, without giving evidences to the claims. UK proscribes IRGC as terror organisation Meanwhile, United Kingdom on Monday designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. The move, under the National Security (State Threats) Act, which came into force last week, will make it a criminal offence to support the IRGC in Britain and comes after years of political debate over whether the powerful Iranian military force should be banned. “I have rapidly designated three groups so those working for them will be tracked down and put behind bars,” said Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. “I will leave no stone unturned to keep our country safe.”

Trump while making the statement also said that US should be compensated for securing one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes.

Trump says US is 'taking over' Strait of Hormuz, seeks compensation for 'guarding it'

As the conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated once again, reports have been circulating that a Russian Tu-214PU, a specialised variant of Moscow's Tupolev Tu-214 passenger aircraft, is often compared with the Russian version of the "Doomsday" plan. Flight data shows the specialised aircraft RA-64531, callsign RSD420, departed Moscow's Vnukovo Airport and then flew over the Caspian Sea before making a landing at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport during heightened regional volatility.&nbsp;The deployment comes in the backdrop of the fourth consecutive day of strikes exchanged between the US and Iran. It implies a strategic coordination between Moscow and Tehran as the conflict is seemingly entering a phase characterised by Tehran as dangerous.&nbsp;<h2>What is the Tu-214PU?</h2>Operated by the Rossiya Special Flight Squadron, Tu-214 PU is like a flying Kremlin, or the office of the Russian President. The aircraft features twin PS-90A high-bypass turbofan engines delivers a steady cruising speed of 850 km/h and a range exceeding 7,000 kilometres. The entire airframe and critical electronic wiring are hardened to survive the powerful electromagnetic pulses. It is equipped with electronic countermeasures to detect, jam and deflect anti-aircraft missiles.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-wont-honor-pakistan-brokered-mou-unless-us-complies-1783939448291">'Commitment in exchange for commitment'-Iran refuses to honour Pakistan-brokered MoU</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇺🇸🇮🇷🇷🇺 Russia just flew their special airborne command post plane straight into Tehran. This is the Russian version of Air Force One for crisis coordination. Moscow is clearly rushing to back Iran while the U.S. keeps striking. Source: <a href="https://x.com/flightradar24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@flightradar24</a> / Writer: Claudio <a href="https://t.co/c06156vfcR">pic.twitter.com/c06156vfcR</a>&mdash; Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) <a href="https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2076512978413985844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Why is Russia sending a Tu-214 PU to Iran?</h2>The Rossiya Special Flight Squadron operates directly under the Administrative Directorate of the President of the Russian Federation and is responsible for transporting the Russian military and political elites. It is not a combat aircraft; it is capable of operating in a high-threat scenario. It works as a command centre to maintain continuity of government and military command during high-intensity crises. It features extensive electromagnetic shielding, encrypted satellite data links, and secure crisis-management infrastructure.&nbsp;While it might appear like a preparedness for a nuclear threat, it can not survive a direct nuclear blast or shockwaves from it. It is fundamentally an unarmored commercial airframe. However, it can assist by acting as a conduit for relaying intelligence to the Iranian military, signalling Moscow's deep, calculated commitment to operational coordination. It can host, secure, and emergency meetings between the Iranian leadership and its axis of resistance, completely shielded from Tel Aviv and Washington's eavesdropping.&nbsp;

Russia's Tu-214PU, a secure command aircraft dubbed the 'Flying Kremlin,' landed in Tehran as US-Iran strikes intensified. Here's what it is and why it matters.

As the conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated once again, reports have been circulating that a Russian Tu-214PU, a specialised variant of Moscow's Tupolev Tu-214 passenger aircraft, is often compared with the Russian version of the "Doomsday" plan. Flight data shows the specialised aircraft RA-64531, callsign RSD420, departed Moscow's Vnukovo Airport and then flew over the Caspian Sea before making a landing at Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport during heightened regional volatility. The deployment comes in the backdrop of the fourth consecutive day of strikes exchanged between the US and Iran. It implies a strategic coordination between Moscow and Tehran as the conflict is seemingly entering a phase characterised by Tehran as dangerous. What is the Tu-214PU? Operated by the Rossiya Special Flight Squadron, Tu-214 PU is like a flying Kremlin, or the office of the Russian President. The aircraft features twin PS-90A high-bypass turbofan engines delivers a steady cruising speed of 850 km/h and a range exceeding 7,000 kilometres. The entire airframe and critical electronic wiring are hardened to survive the powerful electromagnetic pulses. It is equipped with electronic countermeasures to detect, jam and deflect anti-aircraft missiles. Also Read: 'Commitment in exchange for commitment'-Iran refuses to honour Pakistan-brokered MoU

Russia's Tu-214PU, a secure command aircraft dubbed the 'Flying Kremlin,' landed in Tehran as US-Iran strikes intensified. Here's what it is and why it matters.

Putin's mysterious Tu-214PU 'Doomsday plane' lands in Iran as US-Iran conflict spirals

Iran said it will not fulfil its obligation under the Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding, as long as the United States keep on violating its commitment. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran's position remains based on the “commitment in exchange for commitment”.“We have said from the beginning that it is a matter of 'commitment in exchange for commitment.' If the other party (US) adheres to its commitments, we will also fulfil our commitments,” said Baghei to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The statement comes hours after both the US and Iran have exchanged strikes for the fourth consecutive day. The direct military exchanges have brought the US-Iran ceasefire to the brink of total collapse.“No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran of violating agreements. In all cases, our obligations and those of the other party are clear and can be documented,” said Baghei. He accused the US of violating various sections of the memorandum under various pretexts. He exclaimed that the MoU has entered a crisis phase, though he asserted that diplomacy remained an "available tool".Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-last-conversation-lindsey-graham-death-senate-replacement-1783877667893">Lindsey Graham's final hours: Trump shares details of last conversation</a>“As long as the other party continues to violate its commitments, the Islamic Republic of Iran will, in turn, refrain from fulfilling the obligations it has undertaken,” said Baghei. He claimed that Iran has not attacked its neighbouring countries, but “targeted only bases, facilities, and sites used by the United States to launch attacks on Iran, including logistical and support facilities.” He said that Iran remains in active contact with Pakistan and held meetings with Qatari and Omani officials in recent days.In a statement on the social media platform X, US CENTCOM said that it continues to target Iran's military infrastructure to degrade its “ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” It claimed multiple attacks across Iranian cities, including military air defence systems, radar sites, small boats, and missile and drone capabilities. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Iran says it will not fulfil its obligations under the Pakistan-mediated MoU unless the US honours its commitments, as military strikes continue for a fourth day.

Iran said it will not fulfil its obligation under the Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding, as long as the United States keep on violating its commitment. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that Tehran's position remains based on the “commitment in exchange for commitment”. “We have said from the beginning that it is a matter of 'commitment in exchange for commitment.' If the other party (US) adheres to its commitments, we will also fulfil our commitments,” said Baghei to Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The statement comes hours after both the US and Iran have exchanged strikes for the fourth consecutive day. The direct military exchanges have brought the US-Iran ceasefire to the brink of total collapse. “No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran of violating agreements. In all cases, our obligations and those of the other party are clear and can be documented,” said Baghei. He accused the US of violating various sections of the memorandum under various pretexts. He exclaimed that the MoU has entered a crisis phase, though he asserted that diplomacy remained an "available tool". Also Read: Lindsey Graham's final hours: Trump shares details of last conversation “As long as the other party continues to violate its commitments, the Islamic Republic of Iran will, in turn, refrain from fulfilling the obligations it has undertaken,” said Baghei. He claimed that Iran has not attacked its neighbouring countries, but “targeted only bases, facilities, and sites used by the United States to launch attacks on Iran, including logistical and support facilities.” He said that Iran remains in active contact with Pakistan and held meetings with Qatari and Omani officials in recent days. In a statement on the social media platform X, US CENTCOM said that it continues to target Iran's military infrastructure to degrade its “ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” It claimed multiple attacks across Iranian cities, including military air defence systems, radar sites, small boats, and missile and drone capabilities.

Iran says it will not fulfil its obligations under the Pakistan-mediated MoU unless the US honours its commitments, as military strikes continue for a fourth day.

'Commitment in exchange for commitment'-Iran refuses to honour Pakistan-brokered MoU

The conflict between the United States and Iran has reached a dangerous new turning point. In a significant retaliatory move, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Monday, that it has launched missile and drone strikes against U.S. military installations across the Gulf.  

Iran Says Struck US Military Bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait 

The front page of a state-published newspaper in Iran said in its headline on Sunday: “Revenge is coming soon.” The threat featured on the front of the Jam-e Jam newspaper is imposed on a photo from the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, where mourners held a banner declaring “Trump, we’re going to kill you.”The front page also carries the quote from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promising that “vengeance is the will of our nation” and will “inevitably be carried out.”&nbsp;The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lindsey-graham-sent-to-hell-iranian-state-tv-anchor-congratulates-citizens-on-senator-s-death-1783875365713">‘Lindsey Graham sent to hell’: Iranian state TV anchor congratulates citizens on Senator’s death</a>&nbsp;It also depicted 13 US, Israeli and European officials in prison uniforms as Mojtaba Khamenei renewed Iran’s pledge to avenge his father’s killing&nbsp;The Hamshahri graphic held 13 US, Israeli and European political and military figures as responsible for the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strike on February 28.Besides Trump and Netanyahu, the image also featured US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-election-to-take-place-on-oct-27-netanyahu-govt-to-complete-its-full-term-1783870352345">Israel election to take place on Oct 27; Netanyahu govt to complete its full term</a>&nbsp;Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir were also shown in prison uniforms, as were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. By including European leaders, the newspaper indicated that its revenge list extends beyond the US and Israeli officials associated most directly with the war.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/strait-of-hormuz-more-important-deterrent-than-dozens-of-atomic-bombs-will-protect-it-khamenei-adviser-1783854686958">Strait of Hormuz ‘more important deterrent’ than dozens of atomic bombs, will protect it: Khamenei adviser</a>&nbsp;The graphic appeared after Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public message since his father’s funeral ceremonies began, pledging retaliation against those responsible for his killing.&nbsp;“We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,” Khamenei said in the written statement, which was read on Iranian state television.He described vengeance as “the demand of the nation” and said it “must certainly” take place, adding that “soon every free person around the world will fulfil a part of this divine mission.”

The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.”

The front page of a state-published newspaper in Iran said in its headline on Sunday: “Revenge is coming soon.” The threat featured on the front of the Jam-e Jam newspaper is imposed on a photo from the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, where mourners held a banner declaring “Trump, we’re going to kill you.” The front page also carries the quote from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promising that “vengeance is the will of our nation” and will “inevitably be carried out.” The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.” Also Read: ‘Lindsey Graham sent to hell’: Iranian state TV anchor congratulates citizens on Senator’s death It also depicted 13 US, Israeli and European officials in prison uniforms as Mojtaba Khamenei renewed Iran’s pledge to avenge his father’s killing The Hamshahri graphic held 13 US, Israeli and European political and military figures as responsible for the killing of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli strike on February 28. Besides Trump and Netanyahu, the image also featured US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Also Read: Israel election to take place on Oct 27; Netanyahu govt to complete its full term Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir were also shown in prison uniforms, as were Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. By including European leaders, the newspaper indicated that its revenge list extends beyond the US and Israeli officials associated most directly with the war. Also Read: Strait of Hormuz ‘more important deterrent’ than dozens of atomic bombs, will protect it: Khamenei adviser The graphic appeared after Iran’s new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, issued his first public message since his father’s funeral ceremonies began, pledging retaliation against those responsible for his killing. “We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all the martyrs of these two wars from the criminal and disgraced killers,” Khamenei said in the written statement, which was read on Iranian state television. He described vengeance as “the demand of the nation” and said it “must certainly” take place, adding that “soon every free person around the world will fulfil a part of this divine mission.”

The Hamshahri newspaper, owned by Tehran’s municipality, published an AI-generated graphic on Saturday depicting US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in orange prison uniforms with crosshairs on their foreheads, under the slogan “Revenge is certain.”

‘Revenge is coming soon,’ Iranian newspaper warns US, Europe leaders in front-page headline

Mohsen Rezaee, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is a more important deterrent than dozens of atomic bombs and that Tehran would continue to defend it. &nbsp;“This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Rezaee, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was quoted as saying by Iran’s ISNA news agency.&nbsp;After the Iranian military declared the vital shipping route closed ‘until further notice’ following the latest round of hostilities with the US, Rezaee said the Strait of Hormuz forms a key part of Iran’s deterrence strategy and plays a critical role in safeguarding the country’s national interests.&nbsp;“The Strait of Hormuz is one of the components of the country’s deterrence and plays a decisive role in ensuring security and national interests,” he said, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.&nbsp;“Hormuz acts as a strategic deterrent, and Iran will protect the country’s interests and security by relying on its defence capabilities and national strength,” he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and carries around one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil shipments. Any disruption to shipping through the key waterway has an immediate impact on global energy markets.&nbsp;The closure of Hormuz, announced by Iran’s military, has fuelled fresh concerns over global oil supplies and pushed crude prices higher.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rezaee’s remarks come as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate following the collapse of the June memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating the conflict.&nbsp;&nbsp;The United States has pressed Iran to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has warned it may no longer consider itself bound by the agreement if US military operations against Iranian territory continue.&nbsp;<h2>Qatar condemns Iranian attacks, calls them serious escalation</h2>&nbsp;Qatar condemned the Iranian attacks on its territory and other Gulf states and Jordan on Sunday, calling them a “serious escalation that complicates efforts to contain tensions in the region,” according to the Qatari Foreign Ministry.Doha also urged all vessel owners to “temporarily suspend navigation and maritime activities” until further notice in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;At least three people in Qatar were injured on Sunday by debris from intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles.

After the Iranian military declared the vital shipping route closed ‘until further notice’ following the latest round of hostilities with the US, Rezaee said the Strait of Hormuz forms a key part of Iran’s deterrence strategy and plays a critical role in safeguarding the country’s interests.

Mohsen Rezaee, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is a more important deterrent than dozens of atomic bombs and that Tehran would continue to defend it. “This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Rezaee, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was quoted as saying by Iran’s ISNA news agency. After the Iranian military declared the vital shipping route closed ‘until further notice’ following the latest round of hostilities with the US, Rezaee said the Strait of Hormuz forms a key part of Iran’s deterrence strategy and plays a critical role in safeguarding the country’s national interests. “The Strait of Hormuz is one of the components of the country’s deterrence and plays a decisive role in ensuring security and national interests,” he said, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. “Hormuz acts as a strategic deterrent, and Iran will protect the country’s interests and security by relying on its defence capabilities and national strength,” he added. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea and carries around one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil shipments. Any disruption to shipping through the key waterway has an immediate impact on global energy markets. The closure of Hormuz, announced by Iran’s military, has fuelled fresh concerns over global oil supplies and pushed crude prices higher. Rezaee’s remarks come as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate following the collapse of the June memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating the conflict. The United States has pressed Iran to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has warned it may no longer consider itself bound by the agreement if US military operations against Iranian territory continue. Qatar condemns Iranian attacks, calls them serious escalation Qatar condemned the Iranian attacks on its territory and other Gulf states and Jordan on Sunday, calling them a “serious escalation that complicates efforts to contain tensions in the region,” according to the Qatari Foreign Ministry. Doha also urged all vessel owners to “temporarily suspend navigation and maritime activities” until further notice in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. At least three people in Qatar were injured on Sunday by debris from intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles.

After the Iranian military declared the vital shipping route closed ‘until further notice’ following the latest round of hostilities with the US, Rezaee said the Strait of Hormuz forms a key part of Iran’s deterrence strategy and plays a critical role in safeguarding the country’s interests.

Strait of Hormuz ‘more important deterrent’ than dozens of atomic bombs, will protect it: Khamenei adviser

The Strait of Hormuz is officially CLOSED "until further notice." Tensions have hit a breaking point after the IRGC fired "warning shots" at a commercial vessel, causing significant damage and leaving a civilian crew member missing. In a swift response, the U.S. has launched a fresh wave of military strikes on Iranian targets.


US-Iran War: IRGC claims vessel In Hormuz Strait hit by warning shots 

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday (Jul 12) said that they struck a US airbase in Jordan with several ballistic missiles. This comes after the United States and Iran traded fresh attacks after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the IRGC said that it destroyed a command and control centre and MQ9 drone hangars at the Prince Hassan Air Base. It also warned of any further aggression by the Americans, vowing an “even stronger response”.In a statement, IRGC said, “The criminal American regime, attempting to impose its will on the government of the Kingdom of Oman, tried again last night to test our resolve by instigating several vessels to navigate illegally in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. This was met with a decisive response from the Navy.”It added that the American military launched an aerial attack against several bases and communication towers on the southern Iranian coast. “They immediately received a crushing response,” the statement added.IRGC added that its “Aerospace Command targeted American military bases. In the first phase of this response, they targeted vital military infrastructure and facilities at the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, destroying the base’s command and control center and MQ9 drone hangars with several ballistic missiles.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/can-trump-really-order-iran-s-destruction-if-he-is-assassinated-here-s-what-us-law-says-1783766836743">Can Trump really order Iran’s destruction if he is assassinated? Here’s what US law says</a>It further warned, “Any further aggression by the treacherous American regime will be met with even stronger responses.”In a statement, the Jordan army said that three Iranian missiles fell inside the country.“Three missiles fired from Iranian territory fell at dawn in several locations across the kingdom, without causing any casualties. The damage is limited to minor material losses,” the statement read.<h2>Kuwait says responding to aerial attacks</h2>Meanwhile, Kuwait’s military said on Sunday that it was responding to aerial attacks on its territory as countries across the Gulf were targeted by drones and missiles amid renewed tensions between Iran and the US.“The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks,” the military said in a statement.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/1-000-missiles-locked-and-loaded-trump-threatens-iran-amid-assassination-plot-fears-1783749255771">‘1,000 missiles locked and loaded’: Trump threatens Iran amid assassination plot fears</a><h2>US strikes Iran</h2>US Central Command said that it hit about 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.“US forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels. Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations,” CENTCOM said.The statement added, “During three nights of strikes this week, CENTCOM has struck more than 300 targets at the direction of the Commander in Chief to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels freely transiting the strait. Commercial vessel transits through the vital international maritime corridor continue.”Watch | US-Iran War: Trump issues stark warning as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-issues-stark-warning-as-u-s-iran-conflict-escalates-1783780020465/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-issues-stark-warning-as-u-s-iran-conflict-escalates-1783780020465/embed</a>&nbsp;

Iran's IRGC claimed it struck a US airbase in Jordan with ballistic missiles, saying it destroyed a command centre and drone hangars. It also warned Washington of a stronger response to any further attacks.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday (Jul 12) said that they struck a US airbase in Jordan with several ballistic missiles. This comes after the United States and Iran traded fresh attacks after Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the IRGC said that it destroyed a command and control centre and MQ9 drone hangars at the Prince Hassan Air Base. It also warned of any further aggression by the Americans, vowing an “even stronger response”. In a statement, IRGC said, “The criminal American regime, attempting to impose its will on the government of the Kingdom of Oman, tried again last night to test our resolve by instigating several vessels to navigate illegally in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz. This was met with a decisive response from the Navy.” It added that the American military launched an aerial attack against several bases and communication towers on the southern Iranian coast. “They immediately received a crushing response,” the statement added. IRGC added that its “Aerospace Command targeted American military bases. In the first phase of this response, they targeted vital military infrastructure and facilities at the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, destroying the base’s command and control center and MQ9 drone hangars with several ballistic missiles.” Also read | Can Trump really order Iran’s destruction if he is assassinated? Here’s what US law says It further warned, “Any further aggression by the treacherous American regime will be met with even stronger responses.” In a statement, the Jordan army said that three Iranian missiles fell inside the country. “Three missiles fired from Iranian territory fell at dawn in several locations across the kingdom, without causing any casualties. The damage is limited to minor material losses,” the statement read. Kuwait says responding to aerial attacks Meanwhile, Kuwait’s military said on Sunday that it was responding to aerial attacks on its territory as countries across the Gulf were targeted by drones and missiles amid renewed tensions between Iran and the US. “The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks,” the military said in a statement. Also read | ‘1,000 missiles locked and loaded’: Trump threatens Iran amid assassination plot fears US strikes Iran US Central Command said that it hit about 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “US forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels. Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations,” CENTCOM said. The statement added, “During three nights of strikes this week, CENTCOM has struck more than 300 targets at the direction of the Commander in Chief to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial vessels freely transiting the strait. Commercial vessel transits through the vital international maritime corridor continue.” Watch | US-Iran War: Trump issues stark warning as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-iran-war-trump-issues-stark-warning-as-u-s-iran-conflict-escalates-1783780020465/embed

Iran's IRGC claimed it struck a US airbase in Jordan with ballistic missiles, saying it destroyed a command centre and drone hangars. It also warned Washington of a stronger response to any further attacks.

‘US received a crushing response’: IRGC claims strikes on US base in Jordan; Kuwait says responding to aerial attack

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have reached a boiling point as U.S. President Donald Trump issues a severe warning to Iran. Following intelligence reports regarding an alleged assassination plot against him, Trump declared on social media that “1,000 missiles are locked and loaded” and aimed at the Islamic Republic.


US-Iran War: Trump issues stark warning as U.S.-Iran conflict escalates

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jul 10) renewed threats against Iran, warning that any assassination attempts on him would follow US attacks on the Islamic Republic. He claimed that 1,000 missiles were “locked and loaded” and were aimed at Iran should it attempt or succeed in a plan to eliminate him. This comes after reports suggested that Israeli intelligence pointed to an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/iranians-will-never-forget-iran-appreciates-india-s-participation-in-khamenei-funeral-1783311683837">‘Iranians will never forget’: Iran appreciates India’s participation in Khamenei funeral</a>He further added, “Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH!”<h2>Trump says ‘ceasefire is over’</h2>A day earlier, Trump said that Iran has asked the United States to continue negotiations. He added that his administration has agreed but have made it clear to them that the “ceasefire is over”.&nbsp;In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran “has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU.” He was referring to the part that states that Iran will “maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program” and the United States “will not impose any new sanctions, and will not deploy additional forces in the region”, pending a final deal.Watch | Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei, what happens next?<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-bids-farewell-to-ali-khamenei-what-happens-next-1783706219678/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-bids-farewell-to-ali-khamenei-what-happens-next-1783706219678/embed</a>“That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance,” Araghchi added.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Iran, claiming 1,000 US missiles are "locked and loaded" if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. He said the military is prepared to "completely decimate" Iran if threatened.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jul 10) renewed threats against Iran, warning that any assassination attempts on him would follow US attacks on the Islamic Republic. He claimed that 1,000 missiles were “locked and loaded” and were aimed at Iran should it attempt or succeed in a plan to eliminate him. This comes after reports suggested that Israeli intelligence pointed to an Iranian plot to assassinate Trump. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!” Also read | ‘Iranians will never forget’: Iran appreciates India’s participation in Khamenei funeral He further added, “Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran - PRAISE BE TO ALLAH!” Trump says ‘ceasefire is over’ A day earlier, Trump said that Iran has asked the United States to continue negotiations. He added that his administration has agreed but have made it clear to them that the “ceasefire is over”. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran “has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU.” He was referring to the part that states that Iran will “maintain the current status quo of its nuclear program” and the United States “will not impose any new sanctions, and will not deploy additional forces in the region”, pending a final deal. Watch | Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei, what happens next? https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-bids-farewell-to-ali-khamenei-what-happens-next-1783706219678/embed “That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States. Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance,” Araghchi added. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

US President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Iran, claiming 1,000 US missiles are "locked and loaded" if Tehran attempts to assassinate him. He said the military is prepared to "completely decimate" Iran if threatened.

‘1,000 missiles locked and loaded’: Trump threatens Iran amid assassination plot fears

Iran has hardened its stance against both Israel and the US, with senior military and political leaders issuing fresh warnings following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial and ahead of renewed regional diplomacy. A day after Khamenei was laid to rest, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi vowed that those responsible for the deaths of the late supreme leader and several senior Iranian military commanders would face punishment.&nbsp;According to Iranian media reports on Friday (July 10), Vahidi said holding accountable those who "carried out, ordered or supported" the killings remained a "certain, legitimate and unforgettable demand" for Iran. The remarks come as Tehran seeks to balance its hardline rhetoric with diplomatic efforts in the Gulf.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unlike-anything-i-had-seen-in-28-years-pentagon-releases-fourth-tranche-of-ufo-files-1783701407921">‘Unlike anything I had seen in 28 yrs’: Pentagon releases 4th batch of UFO files</a>&nbsp;State-run IRNA reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday to head a diplomatic delegation for talks on regional developments, with a particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not disclose details of the planned meetings or identify the officials Araghchi is expected to meet.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran would retaliate if the United States failed to honour its understanding with Iran. Speaking during a meeting with Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Ahmad Muzani on Friday, Ghalibaf said that negotiations with Washington should be conducted only by those "prepared for war". He added that he had told the US vice president during negotiations that Iran had no trust in the US.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-china-does-a-spacex-achieves-first-ever-controlled-recovery-of-reusable-rocket-1783693881503">WATCH: China achieves first-ever reusable rocket recovery in SpaceX-style feat</a>&nbsp;Ghalibaf said Iran had never compromised on its military preparedness and would respond decisively if Washington violated the terms of the memorandum. He also claimed that the United States, Israel and NATO had failed to force Iran into surrender during the recent conflict, insisting that the war would not end with Tehran capitulating.&nbsp;The statements underscore Tehran's increasingly confrontational messaging even as it pursues diplomatic engagement over one of the world's most strategically important waterways, the Strait of Hormuz. &nbsp;

Following Khamenei's burial, Iran's leaders issued defiant warnings to Israel and the US, promising retaliation for the commander's deaths while simultaneously sending a diplomatic delegation to Oman for regional talks.

Iran has hardened its stance against both Israel and the US, with senior military and political leaders issuing fresh warnings following Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial and ahead of renewed regional diplomacy. A day after Khamenei was laid to rest, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander-in-chief Ahmad Vahidi vowed that those responsible for the deaths of the late supreme leader and several senior Iranian military commanders would face punishment. According to Iranian media reports on Friday (July 10), Vahidi said holding accountable those who "carried out, ordered or supported" the killings remained a "certain, legitimate and unforgettable demand" for Iran. The remarks come as Tehran seeks to balance its hardline rhetoric with diplomatic efforts in the Gulf. Also read: ‘Unlike anything I had seen in 28 yrs’: Pentagon releases 4th batch of UFO files State-run IRNA reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will travel to Oman on Saturday to head a diplomatic delegation for talks on regional developments, with a particular focus on the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not disclose details of the planned meetings or identify the officials Araghchi is expected to meet. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that Tehran would retaliate if the United States failed to honour its understanding with Iran. Speaking during a meeting with Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Ahmad Muzani on Friday, Ghalibaf said that negotiations with Washington should be conducted only by those "prepared for war". He added that he had told the US vice president during negotiations that Iran had no trust in the US. Also read: WATCH: China achieves first-ever reusable rocket recovery in SpaceX-style feat Ghalibaf said Iran had never compromised on its military preparedness and would respond decisively if Washington violated the terms of the memorandum. He also claimed that the United States, Israel and NATO had failed to force Iran into surrender during the recent conflict, insisting that the war would not end with Tehran capitulating. The statements underscore Tehran's increasingly confrontational messaging even as it pursues diplomatic engagement over one of the world's most strategically important waterways, the Strait of Hormuz.

Following Khamenei's burial, Iran's leaders issued defiant warnings to Israel and the US, promising retaliation for the commander's deaths while simultaneously sending a diplomatic delegation to Oman for regional talks.

Revenge, warnings and Hormuz talks: Iran sends defiant message after Khamenei's death

For months, the Trump administration has pursued what officials describe as a two-track Iran strategy—maximum military pressure on the one hand, and continued diplomatic outreach on the other. But that strategy is now under increasing scrutiny. It is being questioned, even rejected completely. If not military and diplomatic pressure, does Trump have a plan C? While political settlements take years, Washington is still searching for a strategy that can turn battlefield leverage into lasting diplomatic success. Iran will respond to any attack against its infrastructure, including by striking Israel, the head of the country's top security body said on Friday, as Tehran and Washington have resumed fighting this week.


Trump’s maximum pressure on Iran yields little, pushes for new approach

As tensions between Washington and Tehran hit a fever pitch, a new report suggests Israel has shared intelligence with the U.S. regarding an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. While President Trump has publicly acknowledged the threat, some U.S. officials are questioning the timing and intent behind this intelligence. Is this a genuine security warning, or a strategic effort by Israel to sway U.S. military action against Iran?


Did Israel use kill- plot intel to convince Trump to attack Iran? 

The volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz has reached a new breaking point as the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has officially collapsed. Following attacks on three commercial vessels on July 7, the U.S. launched two consecutive days of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military assets and infrastructure along the southern coast.


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Israel has reportedly shared intelligence with the United States regarding an alleged Iranian plot targeting U.S. President Donald Trump, according to multiple media reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The intelligence reportedly raised concerns about a specific threat, adding to tensions as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran faces renewed pressure. According to the reports, U.S. officials had already been monitoring intelligence suggesting potential threats against Trump in recent weeks. However, the latest warning from Israel reportedly concerned a more specific alleged plot. The details have not been independently verified by U.S. authorities, and officials are continuing to assess the information.


US-Iran war: Israel claims Iranian plot to kill Trump

Iran has alleged that two of its military sites came under attack amid escalating tensions with the United States. The reported strikes add to growing concerns over a widening conflict, as both sides exchange accusations and military actions across the region. Officials are continuing to assess the damage while the situation remains highly volatile.

US-Iran War: Iran alleges attack on two military sites 

Southern Iran was rocked by a series of explosions on Thursday (July 9) as the country entered a third consecutive day of strikes, according to Iranian media reports, while US officials said American forces were not carrying out operations in the country.&nbsp;Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported explosions in several locations, including Bushehr, Choghadak and the port city of Konarak. Ehsan Jahanian, deputy governor of Bushehr, confirmed that explosions had been heard in Bushehr and nearby Choghadak, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. He said authorities were still investigating whether the blasts were caused by Iranian air defence systems, an enemy projectile striking the area, or an enemy drone being intercepted.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/was-relating-to-trump-what-did-tyler-robinson-s-lover-reveal-to-police-in-interview-video-1783626309607">'Was relating to Trump': What did Tyler Robinson's 'lover' REVEAL to police in interview video?</a>&nbsp;Mehr reported that two explosions were heard around Bushehr, home to Iran's only operational nuclear power plant, and nearby Choghadak. It did not provide details on the cause of the explosions or report any casualties or damage.&nbsp;The agency also said three explosions were heard in Konarak, a port city on Iran's Makran coast. No immediate information was available on the cause of the blasts or any resulting damage. The reports came as Iran faced a third day of strikes following the latest escalation in fighting between the US and Iran.&nbsp;Washington had previously acknowledged carrying out two rounds of strikes, saying they were launched in response to Iranian attacks on shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. However, US officials denied involvement in the latest reported explosions.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/american-citizenship-is-not-for-sale-trump-to-seek-supreme-court-rehearing-on-birthright-citizenship-1783546317893">'American citizenship is not for sale': Trump to seek Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship</a>&nbsp;Sources familiar with the matter told Al Arabiya English that the US military was not conducting strikes in Iran. A US official also told CNN that American forces were not carrying out operations at the time. Separately, an Israeli official told CNN they were "not familiar with any Israeli involvement in strikes in Iran right now."

Amidst ongoing regional escalation, multiple unexplained explosions rocked southern Iran, including near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, though both US and Israeli officials denied involvement in these specific blasts.

Southern Iran was rocked by a series of explosions on Thursday (July 9) as the country entered a third consecutive day of strikes, according to Iranian media reports, while US officials said American forces were not carrying out operations in the country. Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency reported explosions in several locations, including Bushehr, Choghadak and the port city of Konarak. Ehsan Jahanian, deputy governor of Bushehr, confirmed that explosions had been heard in Bushehr and nearby Choghadak, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. He said authorities were still investigating whether the blasts were caused by Iranian air defence systems, an enemy projectile striking the area, or an enemy drone being intercepted. Also read: 'Was relating to Trump': What did Tyler Robinson's 'lover' REVEAL to police in interview video? Mehr reported that two explosions were heard around Bushehr, home to Iran's only operational nuclear power plant, and nearby Choghadak. It did not provide details on the cause of the explosions or report any casualties or damage. The agency also said three explosions were heard in Konarak, a port city on Iran's Makran coast. No immediate information was available on the cause of the blasts or any resulting damage. The reports came as Iran faced a third day of strikes following the latest escalation in fighting between the US and Iran. Washington had previously acknowledged carrying out two rounds of strikes, saying they were launched in response to Iranian attacks on shipping vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. However, US officials denied involvement in the latest reported explosions. Also read: 'American citizenship is not for sale': Trump to seek Supreme Court rehearing on birthright citizenship Sources familiar with the matter told Al Arabiya English that the US military was not conducting strikes in Iran. A US official also told CNN that American forces were not carrying out operations at the time. Separately, an Israeli official told CNN they were "not familiar with any Israeli involvement in strikes in Iran right now."

Amidst ongoing regional escalation, multiple unexplained explosions rocked southern Iran, including near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, though both US and Israeli officials denied involvement in these specific blasts.

Explosions near Iran's nuclear plant spark questions as US denies role

Iranian State Media on Thursday released the first-ever footage of the damaged home of the Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after the US-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026. The footage showed extensive damage within the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya, the main hall within the Tehran compound where the Supreme Leader regularly held meetings and delivered public sermons. The release of the footage coincides with his burial after a multiday-long funeral ceremony. The 35-second-long footage reveals collapsed structures, warped beams, and debris scattered across the hall.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Iran : First images released of Khameneis destroyed residents. The first images of a section of Khameneis residence complex following the bombing have been released . <a href="https://t.co/MnBrEoDqGc">pic.twitter.com/MnBrEoDqGc</a>&mdash; Kbar57 (@kbar57) <a href="https://x.com/kbar57/status/2074932799841124845?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While high-resolution satellite imagery confirming major craters and smoke plumes at the fortified Beyt-e Rahbari complex emerged shortly after the February strikes with bunker-busters, Iranian leaders kept the ground-level footage classified for months. This release comes along with the end of mourning of Khamenei's death as his coffin was flown away from Iraq after passing through Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, drawing millions of mourners to his final resting place near the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. Crowds of mourners continue the convoy carrying the coffin of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei before he is buried at the Shrine of Imam Reza, Iran’s most revered place of worship.The US and Iran have resumed hostilities after US President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the war was "over." These latest attacks were launched by the US in response to Iran targeting three cargo ships in transit. In the two days, the US have struck over 170 targets and killed 14 people and wounded 78. Three members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have also been killed. Analysts suggest that there were very few indications that both sides ever wanted to honour the agreement and have used the pause to strengthen their respective positions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Video showing damage to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Tehran residence after the US-Israeli strike has resurfaced as Iran concludes the Supreme Leader's funeral.

Iranian State Media on Thursday released the first-ever footage of the damaged home of the Late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after the US-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026. The footage showed extensive damage within the Imam Khomeini Hussainiya, the main hall within the Tehran compound where the Supreme Leader regularly held meetings and delivered public sermons. The release of the footage coincides with his burial after a multiday-long funeral ceremony. The 35-second-long footage reveals collapsed structures, warped beams, and debris scattered across the hall.

Video showing damage to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Tehran residence after the US-Israeli strike has resurfaced as Iran concludes the Supreme Leader's funeral.

Video | Inside Khamenei's damaged home after the US-Israeli strike

The fragile June 17 ceasefire has officially collapsed as the U.S. and Iran engage in their most intense aerial exchanges since the war began. Following Iranian strikes on three commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump declared the truce "over" and ordered a massive U.S. campaign against over 90 strategic targets, including missile launchers and radar sites. 

Reports indicate strikes near the Bushehr province, home to Iran's nuclear complex, as tensions reach a boiling point.

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The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed, plunging the Strait of Hormuz back into chaos. Following Iranian strikes on three commercial vessels, the U.S. launched its largest military operation since the June truce, hitting over 90 strategic targets, including missile launchers, command centers, and radar sites.


US-Iran war: Shipping in Hormuz threatened as Gulf tensions surge again 

The US and Iran are trading fire for the second consecutive day, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Force said that it has control over the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's armed forces said that its air defence system intercepted and shot down eight missiles launched from Iran this afternoon. It added that the interception resulted in shrapnel and debris falling over several areas; no casualties or property damage have been reported. The armed forces are closely monitoring regional developments and remain at the highest level of readiness to protect Jordan’s airspace, said a military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army. &nbsp;<h2>Iran says US strikes targeted nuclear plant, railway bridge and control tower</h2>This comes as Iran's state media said that US attacks targeted the Iranian nuclear plant in Bushehr in the afternoon. The attack at the nuclear plant has not been confirmed by the US military. &nbsp;Ehsan Jahanian, the deputy governor of Bushehr province, said that the perimeter of the plant was targeted by a projectile fired by the US. Apart from the plant, the US strikes also hit a military base in the town of Choghadak and local fishing piers in the southern part of the province. There are no immediate reports of deaths or direct damage to the core nuclear facility.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-rejects-trump-lebanon-withdrawal-hezbollah-idf-1783596564992">Israel rejects Trump's Lebanon withdrawal claim, says troops will stay until Hezbollah is disarmed</a>Visuals shared by Iranian state media show damage to railway bridges in the northern city of Aqqala and a control tower at the port in the southeastern Iranian city of Chabahar. Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that Iran began a new wave of attacks on US targets. The footage shows extensive structural damage, craters, and scattered debris along the Agh Tekkeh Khan railway bridge in Golestan province. Further reports by Al Jazeera showed that the strikes severely damaged a maritime traffic control tower and two marine piers.<h2>170 targets in two days, 3 IRGC members killed &nbsp;</h2>US forces have attacked roughly 170 targets in two days. Three members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been killed in US strikes on Iran, according to the Mizan news agency. The last two have been back and forth, while Thursday appears to have a bigger magnitude. The funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reached the city of Mashhad. Anticipating an escalation and a possible naval blockade by the US, Iran has shipped 10 million barrels of crude overnight, as the US has revoked the 60-day sanctions waiver to temporarily market its oil.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">US attacks FISHING PIER in Iranian Benud, Bushehr Province <a href="https://t.co/j6qeeZMq6U">pic.twitter.com/j6qeeZMq6U</a>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://x.com/RT_com/status/2075185723578147285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">🚨🇮🇷 A railway bridge was destroyed near Aqqala, in Iran’s northern Golestan province. The damage reportedly left a large crater beneath the tracks, with rails and concrete supports severed. This section of the railway is now claimed to be impassable. No official confirmation… <a href="https://t.co/kUeDs1BhCU">pic.twitter.com/kUeDs1BhCU</a>&mdash; Eye OSINT (@AlexiaNoel94927) <a href="https://x.com/AlexiaNoel94927/status/2075001303218991106?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">The US has struck the maritime traffic control tower in Chabahar, Iran, in an apparent attempt to disrupt the country&#39;s ability to monitor and manage navigation through the Strait of Hormuz <a href="https://t.co/YtFGTFNnzA">pic.twitter.com/YtFGTFNnzA</a>&mdash; The Gulag (@WelcomeTheGulag) <a href="https://x.com/WelcomeTheGulag/status/2075207666742210784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 9, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes as Tehran claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz, Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles, and reports emerged of attacks on Bushehr.

The US and Iran are trading fire for the second consecutive day, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Force said that it has control over the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's armed forces said that its air defence system intercepted and shot down eight missiles launched from Iran this afternoon. It added that the interception resulted in shrapnel and debris falling over several areas; no casualties or property damage have been reported. The armed forces are closely monitoring regional developments and remain at the highest level of readiness to protect Jordan’s airspace, said a military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Army. Iran says US strikes targeted nuclear plant, railway bridge and control tower This comes as Iran's state media said that US attacks targeted the Iranian nuclear plant in Bushehr in the afternoon. The attack at the nuclear plant has not been confirmed by the US military. Ehsan Jahanian, the deputy governor of Bushehr province, said that the perimeter of the plant was targeted by a projectile fired by the US. Apart from the plant, the US strikes also hit a military base in the town of Choghadak and local fishing piers in the southern part of the province. There are no immediate reports of deaths or direct damage to the core nuclear facility. Also Read: Israel rejects Trump's Lebanon withdrawal claim, says troops will stay until Hezbollah is disarmed Visuals shared by Iranian state media show damage to railway bridges in the northern city of Aqqala and a control tower at the port in the southeastern Iranian city of Chabahar. Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that Iran began a new wave of attacks on US targets. The footage shows extensive structural damage, craters, and scattered debris along the Agh Tekkeh Khan railway bridge in Golestan province. Further reports by Al Jazeera showed that the strikes severely damaged a maritime traffic control tower and two marine piers. 170 targets in two days, 3 IRGC members killed US forces have attacked roughly 170 targets in two days. Three members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been killed in US strikes on Iran, according to the Mizan news agency. The last two have been back and forth, while Thursday appears to have a bigger magnitude. The funeral procession for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reached the city of Mashhad. Anticipating an escalation and a possible naval blockade by the US, Iran has shipped 10 million barrels of crude overnight, as the US has revoked the 60-day sanctions waiver to temporarily market its oil.

The US and Iran exchanged fresh strikes as Tehran claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz, Jordan intercepted Iranian missiles, and reports emerged of attacks on Bushehr.

US-Iran war: Jordan intercepts 8 missiles as 170 Iranian targets are hit and 3 IRGC members are killed in two days

As Iran holds the final burial ceremony for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad, the United States has launched a second consecutive wave of retaliatory airstrikes. Following President Donald Trump’s declaration that the interim ceasefire is "over," U.S. Central Command struck approximately 90 targets along Iran’s coastline, including air defense systems, radar assets, and drone storage sites.


US-Iran war: US strikes Iran ahead of late supreme leader's burial

As Iran holds mass funeral processions for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian officials have accused the United States of intentionally escalating military strikes to upstage the historic event.


US-Iran war: Tehran claims US trying to upstage late Ayatollah's funeral 

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 8) said he did not believe full-scale conflict with Iran would resume following recent military strikes exchanged by both sides, expressing confidence that any further escalation would be brief.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he did not expect the fighting to reignite. “I don’t think it’s going to start again. I think it’s going to go very quickly. They hit a couple of ships, and so we hit them much harder,” he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-launches-fresh-h-1b-visa-fraud-probe-amid-crackdown-on-foreign-labour-abuse-1783537201200">US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe amid crackdown on foreign labour abuse</a>&nbsp;Trump added that any future developments would be short-lived and claimed they would ultimately improve regional security. “Anything that happens is going to be over very quickly … and will only make it safer, including for oil,” he said.&nbsp;The US president also repeated his assertion that he remains a primary target for Iran. “I’m number one on the kill list for Iran,” Trump said. Defending his handling of the conflict after the&nbsp;&nbsp;NATO summit, Trump again said he believed Tehran continued to view him as its top target.“They had leaders; they’re gone... Now they have another set of leaders. They may be gone,” Trump told reporters. “And you know what, I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target,” he added.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-warns-trump-us-iran-mou-collapse-region-toward-flames-1783529784556">Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames'</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran should engage with Trump “in his own language”, arguing that the US president understands the “language of force” better.&nbsp;His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the recent exchange of military strikes, even as Trump suggested he did not expect the confrontation to develop into a prolonged conflict.

US President Trump downplayed fears of prolonged conflict with Iran following recent military strikes, claiming any escalation would be brief, while noting he remains Tehran's primary target amid heightened tensions.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (July 8) said he did not believe full-scale conflict with Iran would resume following recent military strikes exchanged by both sides, expressing confidence that any further escalation would be brief. Speaking to reporters in Ankara after the NATO summit, Trump said he did not expect the fighting to reignite. “I don’t think it’s going to start again. I think it’s going to go very quickly. They hit a couple of ships, and so we hit them much harder,” he said. Also read: US launches fresh H-1B visa fraud probe amid crackdown on foreign labour abuse Trump added that any future developments would be short-lived and claimed they would ultimately improve regional security. “Anything that happens is going to be over very quickly … and will only make it safer, including for oil,” he said. The US president also repeated his assertion that he remains a primary target for Iran. “I’m number one on the kill list for Iran,” Trump said. Defending his handling of the conflict after the NATO summit, Trump again said he believed Tehran continued to view him as its top target. “They had leaders; they’re gone... Now they have another set of leaders. They may be gone,” Trump told reporters. “And you know what, I may be gone too, because I’m their number one target,” he added. Also read: Iran warns Trump after US-Iran MoU collapse: 'Region pushed toward flames' Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran should engage with Trump “in his own language”, arguing that the US president understands the “language of force” better. His remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran following the recent exchange of military strikes, even as Trump suggested he did not expect the confrontation to develop into a prolonged conflict.

US President Trump downplayed fears of prolonged conflict with Iran following recent military strikes, claiming any escalation would be brief, while noting he remains Tehran's primary target amid heightened tensions.

‘Don’t think it’s going to start again’: Trump doesn’t expect fight with Iran to reignite

The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The strikes were part of a large-scale US operation targeting more than 80 sites across Iran after Washington accused the Islamic Republic of attacking three merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. While the US military said the operation was a response to Iranian aggression, Tehran warned it would take all necessary measures to defend its national interests.&nbsp;"Following the criminal aggression carried out this morning by the US terrorist army against areas in southern Iran, eight courageous members of the air and naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran's military in Bandar Abbas (south) and Bushehr (southwest) fell as martyrs," state television said, citing a statement from the military as per AFP.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-ll-hit-them-hard-tonight-trump-vows-fresh-iran-strikes-after-declaring-ceasefire-over-1783519005813">'We'll hit them hard tonight': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after declaring ceasefire 'over'</a><h2>Oil and stock markets react to renewed tensions</h2>Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East.&nbsp;The latest escalation began after Iran targeted three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route that carried about one-fifth of the world's oil before the conflict.&nbsp;Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the ceasefire was "over" but indicated that further talks could still take place.His remarks triggered a fresh reaction in financial markets, with oil prices rising again after retreating close to pre-war levels in recent days.&nbsp;The international benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose 8 per cent to $80.12 per barrel around 1520 GMT before giving back part of its gains.&nbsp;At the same time, the US benchmark WTI for August delivery increased 7.7 per cent to $75.83 per barrel.&nbsp;Fears that the Strait of Hormuz could close again also pushed global stock markets lower.&nbsp;However, later on Wednesday, Trump said he expected the latest military flare-up with Iran to end quickly.&nbsp;"I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil... Anything that happens is going to happen very fast. We're not looking for long-term," he said at the end of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara.&nbsp;

Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East.

The latest US strikes on southern Iran killed eight military personnel, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. The strikes were part of a large-scale US operation targeting more than 80 sites across Iran after Washington accused the Islamic Republic of attacking three merchant ships near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route. While the US military said the operation was a response to Iranian aggression, Tehran warned it would take all necessary measures to defend its national interests. "Following the criminal aggression carried out this morning by the US terrorist army against areas in southern Iran, eight courageous members of the air and naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran's military in Bandar Abbas (south) and Bushehr (southwest) fell as martyrs," state television said, citing a statement from the military as per AFP. Also Read: 'We'll hit them hard tonight': Trump vows fresh Iran strikes after declaring ceasefire 'over' Oil and stock markets react to renewed tensions Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East. The latest escalation began after Iran targeted three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route that carried about one-fifth of the world's oil before the conflict. Speaking at the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump said the ceasefire was "over" but indicated that further talks could still take place. His remarks triggered a fresh reaction in financial markets, with oil prices rising again after retreating close to pre-war levels in recent days. The international benchmark Brent North Sea crude rose 8 per cent to $80.12 per barrel around 1520 GMT before giving back part of its gains. At the same time, the US benchmark WTI for August delivery increased 7.7 per cent to $75.83 per barrel. Fears that the Strait of Hormuz could close again also pushed global stock markets lower. However, later on Wednesday, Trump said he expected the latest military flare-up with Iran to end quickly. "I think anything that happens is going to be over very quickly and will only make it safer, including for oil... Anything that happens is going to happen very fast. We're not looking for long-term," he said at the end of a two-day NATO summit in Ankara.

Oil prices climbed above $80 a barrel for a brief period on Wednesday while stock markets fell after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over following fresh military action in the Middle East.

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