US-Iran news LIVE: A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian state media are reporting new attacks on military targets on Iran’s Qeshm island, near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency cited the island’s governor as saying just under a dozen projectiles had been fired since Sunday afternoon. While initially it was being reported that no casualties had taken place, Iranian state media reported later that one person had died and two were injured in the attacks….Read More
There was no immediate comment by the U.S. military, which earlier Sunday said it struck about 140 targets in Iran in response to the latest Iranian strike on a commercial ship on the strait.
The largest island in the Persian Gulf is home to about 150,000 people.
Explosions were heard in Kuwait on Sunday evening, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported, citing sources. Kuwait, among other Gulf nations, has come under Iranian attack after US bombing of Iran in renewed tensions over the past few days.
An Iranian leader on on Sunday said the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs”, vowing to protect the vital waterway.
“This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohsen Rezaee was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying.
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply on Sunday as Washington launched a fresh round of strikes targeting Iran’s coastal energy infrastructure, while Tehran announced the closure of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz “until further notice”.
The developments came amid rising tensions in the Gulf after Iran stopped a cargo vessel in the strait and the US blamed Tehran for an attack on a commercial ship near Oman, further dimming prospects for renewed diplomatic talks.
US launches third round of strikes
The US carried out its third round of strikes on Iran this week, targeting facilities linked to Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Gulf.
According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), President Donald Trump ordered the strikes after Iranian forces allegedly attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship. Iranian state media reported explosions across several locations along the country’s southern coastline, including the energy and petrochemical hubs of Bushehr and Asalouyeh.
Blasts were also reported in the port cities of Bandar Abbas and Bandar-e Dayyer, as well as Sirik, a coastal area near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran declares Hormuz Strait closed
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed and said no vessels would be allowed to pass through until what it described as foreign interference comes to an end.
According to state-run IRIB News, the IRGC said it intercepted a cargo vessel after firing a warning shot when the ship attempted to transit the waterway on Saturday despite being instructed not to do so.
Ship crew abandons vessel off Oman
The latest escalation followed an incident involving a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said the crew of the damaged ship had abandoned the vessel after it suffered serious damage.
“UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a lifeboat,” it said of the incident that took place around 17 kilometres (10 miles) east of Oman.
US Central Command said the ship sustained significant damage, leaving it unable to continue its voyage. It also said one civilian crew member remains missing.
Earlier, Iran had stated that it stopped a ship in the Strait of Hormuz after it allegedly ignored repeated instructions to follow an approved transit route.
UAE responds to missile threat
As tensions spread across the Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems had been activated in response to a missile threat.
The UAE defence ministry said on Sunday that its air defence network was responding to the situation, underscoring concerns that the confrontation could widen beyond the immediate US-Iran theatre.
Trump issues warning
The escalation comes days after Trump intensified his rhetoric against Tehran.
On Friday, he warned Iran that the US would respond forcefully if any threat against him materialised, saying he would shower the country with “1000 Missiles” if it acted on threats to kill the US president, “in this case, ME!”
The Trump administration has also demanded that Iran publicly guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and commit to refraining from attacks on civilian shipping. Senior US officials warned that Tehran would face consequences if it failed to provide such assurances.
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Jul 13, 2026, 24:50:45 IST
US-Iran war latest updates: Iran says it targeted US HIMARS launchers in Kuwait with drone strikes
According to Al Jazeera, Iran’s Fars news agency says that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) used drones to attack US High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) missile launchers and their ammunition storage sites in Kuwait.
Hours earlier, Kuwait’s defense spokesperson said a “criminal attack” had damaged three border posts and an offshore oil drilling platform. One worker was injured in the attack.
Jul 13, 2026, 24:13:54 IST
US-Iran war latest updates: Iran reports 4200MW drop in power grid after war damage
As per Iran’s state-run power company Tavanir, the country’s electricity grid has lost 4200MW of capacity following the latest US strikes.
According to CNBC TV18, the utility said more than 2000 points on the network were damaged, with officials urging public support as the power sector also grapples with peak summer demand.
Jul 12, 2026, 23:40:49 IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Lebanon death toll rises
Since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 4,322 people and injured 12,219 others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
Jul 12, 2026, 23:21:08 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Kuwait reports ‘hostile’ attacks on border posts and offshore oil rig
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense said on Sunday that three land border posts in the north of the country were damaged in what it called a “hostile, criminal attack.” An offshore drilling rig belonging to the Kuwait Oil Company was also hit by a hostile drone.
As per a statement by the ministry’s official spokesperson, Staff Colonel Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan, the attacks caused material damage. One worker was injured in the drone strike on the offshore drilling rig, located in Kuwaiti territorial waters, and is receiving the necessary medical care, as per CNN.
According to the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, the armed forces remain on full readiness and are taking “all necessary measures and precautions to maintain the security of the country and the safety of its territories.”
Jul 12, 2026, 22:54:18 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Qeshm Island, Iran’s largest, under attack
US-Iran war latest news: Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency cited the governor of Qeshm island, located near the strait, as saying under a dozen projectiles had been fired at military targets there, with no casualties. There was no immediate U.S. military comment. The largest island in the Persian Gulf is home to about 150,000 people.
IRNA said explosions were also heard in the coastal city of Bandar Abbas and inland, in Hajiabad, a city to the north.
The exchanges came as Iran and the U.S. are nearly at the midway point of the 60-day period of their interim deal aimed at reaching a permanent end to the war.
via AP
Jul 12, 2026, 22:52:33 IST
US-Iran war latest news: UN chief urges US, Iran to halt new fighting, resume talks
US-Iran war latest news: The chief of United Nations has urged the US and Iran to halt new fighting and resume talks.
Jul 12, 2026, 22:46:30 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Kuwait says three border posts, offshore oil platform attacked
US-Iran war latest news: Kuwait’s defence ministry said on Sunday that three border posts and an offshore oil platform were attacked during a fresh exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran.
“Three land border posts in the north of the country were subjected to a cowardly attack, resulting in material damage,” the statement said, without specifying the origin of the assault. It added that an “offshore drilling platform belonging to the Kuwait Oil Company… was targeted by a hostile drone, resulting in material damage and the injury of one worker”.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 22:32:23 IST
US-Iran war latest news: One killed, two injured in attacks on southern Iran, reports state media
US-Iran war latest news: One killed, two injured in attacks on southern Iran, reports state media.
Jul 12, 2026, 22:17:09 IST
US-Iran war latest news: US conducts strikes on Iran missile systems around Strait of Hormuz, says report
US-Iran war latest news: The US carried out several strikes on Iranian missile and air defense systems and targeted small speed boats of the IRGC at several locations around the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported on Sunday, citing a senior US official.
Jul 12, 2026, 22:07:16 IST
US-Iran war latest news: US targeted IRGC small boats, says report
US-Iran war latest news: The US has also targeted IRGC small boats at a couple of location around the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported.
Jul 12, 2026, 22:06:14 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Iran’s IRNA says ‘enemy’ launches missiles towards Qeshm Island
US-Iran war latest news: Iran’s IRNA state news agency said missiles were launched by the “enemy” towards Qeshm Island on Sunday afternoon, adding that no casualties were reported.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 22:05:26 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Iran says no casualties reported
US-Iran war latest news: Iran’s IRNA state news agency said missiles were launched by the “enemy” towards Qeshm Island on Sunday afternoon, adding that no casualties were reported.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 21:50:11 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Explosions heard near Iran’s Bandar Abbas and coastal Qeshm, reports state media
US-Iran war latest news: Several explosions have been heard near Iran’s Bandar Abbas and coastal Qeshm, Iran’s Fars News reported.
Jul 12, 2026, 21:23:51 IST
US-Iran war latest news: Iran declares Hormuz strait closed, US military insists traffic flowing
US-Iran war latest news: Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway again sparked US and Iranian strikes.
The strait, essential to global oil and gas supplies, has become a central point of contention between the two foes, repeatedly leading to exchanges of fire despite an agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war that was struck last month.
The latest exchange was prompted by another Iranian attack on a commercial ship in the waterway whose crew was forced to abandon it after it went up in flames.
Before the war began with surprise US-Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28, there was free passage through Hormuz, but Tehran now insists that it will control the strait, while Washington is adamant it cannot.
“Following this incident… the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until further notice and until the end of American interventions in this region,” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA.
The US military’s Central Command countered on X that the strait was “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway”.
It said US forces were “positioned and prepared to ensure” freedom of navigation, adding: “Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing.”
Control of the waterway has become key leverage for Iran, with an adviser to the country’s supreme leader on Sunday saying it was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs”.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 20:29:13 IST
US-Iran war latest news: US warns of ‘overwhelming force’ if Iran attacks shipping
US-Iran war latest news: US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the MoU between the US and Iran was always “performance-based” and warned that America would respond with “overwhelming force” if shipping routes were attacked or if Tehran acted belligerently. He said President Donald Trump had made Washington’s position clear on the issue.
Jul 12, 2026, 20:09:06 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian state TV ‘congratulates’ citizens after US Senator’s sudden death
US-Iran news LIVE: An Iranian state TV clip has gone viral after US senator Lindsey Graham died following a ‘brief and sudden illness’ on Saturday, with the anchor congratulating the people of Iran over the death of one of US President Donald Trump’s closest allies in the government.
In the viral clip, the anchor can be heard using terms such as ‘war-mongering’ and ‘anti-Iranian’ for Graham.
“I congratulate the great nation of Iran on Lindsay Graham, the war-mongering, anti-Iranian, US senator, being sent to hell,” said the anchor on Iranian state TV, in a video shared by Iran International on X.
HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the clip. Read full report here
Jul 12, 2026, 20:07:20 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: India condemns attack on GFS Galaxy vessel off Oman’s coast
India on Sunday condemned an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship that left an Indian crew member missing and repeated its call for de-escalation of tensions and conclusion of negotiations for a diplomatic solution that ensures peace and stability in the region.
GFS Galaxy was targeted by Iranian forces off the coast of Oman early on Sunday, resulting in a fire on board that forced the crew to abandon the vessel and leave in a lifeboat, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported.
“We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, earlier today. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing,” the external affairs ministry said in a statement, without naming Iran in connection with the attack.
The Indian embassy in Oman is monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities for the search and rescue operation. The Indian side thanked the Omani authorities for their support.
“The continuing incidents of attacks on commercial shipping in the region are deeply worrisome. We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” the statement said. Read full report here
Jul 12, 2026, 19:37:42 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Trump says US hit Iran ‘very hard’ in latest attacks
US-Iran news LIVE: President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States hit Iran hard in response to its latest attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
“We hit them very hard last night,” Trump told CNN by telephone in an interview centering mainly on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Trump said the United States and Iran had been close to “a deal” on Saturday. “They were giving up everything, and then all of a sudden two hours after that they hit a ship with a drone. These people, there is something wrong with them,” he said.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 19:32:35 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran denies passage through Strait of Hormuz even as US claims freedom of navigation
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran doubled down on the US while insisting that the passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains closed after the US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that the “traffic is flowing”, dismissing Tehran’s authority over the critical chokehold.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), an official Iranian maritime body established to regulate and control transit through the Strait of Hormuz, stated in a post on X that the passage has been closed due to “recent illegal movements” of the US military and will be permitted only through a “transit permit” issued by PGSA.
It added that the requests regarding the transit will be reviewed “as soon as stability and calm are restored” in the region.
“We hereby inform all esteemed applicants. Due to the recent illegal movements of the United States military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible. As soon as stability and calm are restored, all requests will be reviewed based on the schedule, and the necessary permits will be issued,” PGSA stated.
“The only way to obtain a transit permit is through the website http://PGSA.ir. To receive the latest news and updates, follow our account on the social network X. We appreciate your patience and cooperation,” it added.
via ANI
Jul 12, 2026, 19:30:16 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: They agreed to deal and then…, says Trump on Iran
US-Iran news LIVE: Trump on Iran: Amid heightened Mideast tensions, US President Donald Trump said that Iran had agreed to a deal yesterday but they attacked a ship in Hormuz later. “They agreed to a deal yesterday. Perfect deal for us. No nuclear. They gave up everything. And then after that, they left the room, and within an hour they launched a drone at a ship,” Trump said in a TV interview.
Jul 12, 2026, 19:16:35 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Israeli attacks in Gaza kill three people, including a girl, say medics
US-Iran news LIVE: Israeli attacks killed at least three people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said.
Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the girl’s death.
An airstrike at a metal foundry in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood killed two people. Witnesses said the site was hit with three Israeli missiles.
Israel’s military told Reuters it had struck “terrorist” infrastructure, without giving further details.
The ceasefire agreed in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas halted major fighting in the enclave, but it has failed to stop Israeli attacks that have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since it took effect. Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
The latest violence comes as Hamas leaders visited Cairo for further talks over implementing the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
The discussions include Hamas disarmament and Israeli army withdrawals, according to sources close to the talks, adding that there had not yet been a breakthrough.
Nearly all of Gaza’s 2 million people, most of whom have been displaced several times, now live on a tiny strip of land along the coast, mainly in makeshift tents or damaged buildings, under Hamas control.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 19:13:22 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Israeli attacks in Gaza kill five people, including a girl, say medics
US-Iran news LIVE: Israeli attacks killed at least five people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said.
Medics said Israeli gunfire directed at a tent encampment on the eastern side of the Al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza killed 9-year-old Tala Abu Matar. The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the girl’s death.
An airstrike at a metal foundry in Gaza City’s Sabra neighbourhood killed four people. Witnesses said the site was hit with three Israeli missiles.
Israel’s military told Reuters it had struck “terrorist” infrastructure, without giving further details.
The ceasefire agreed in October 2025 between Israel and Hamas halted major fighting in the enclave, but it has failed to stop Israeli attacks that have killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since it took effect. Four Israeli soldiers have been killed by militants in Gaza over the same period.
The latest violence comes as Hamas leaders visited Cairo for further talks over implementing the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 18:58:49 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic
US-Iran news LIVE: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic, though the U.S. and Iran continue to trade attacks that have raised concerns over safety on one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes.
Trump’s comments were made during an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 18:23:01 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: US centcom says Hormuz open for all, prepared to ensure freedom of navigation
US-Iran news LIVE: The US centcom on Sunday said that Hormuz open for all and is prepared to ensure freedom of navigation through the key waterway. “The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available despite unwarranted Iranian aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations. Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing,” it said in a post on X.
Jul 12, 2026, 17:59:04 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Oman summons Iranian ambassador, issues formal protest after attack, reports state media
US-Iran news LIVE: Oman on Sunday issued a formal protest to the Iranian ambassador following an attack on the country, state media reported, in a rare instance of it publicly accusing Tehran of targeting its territory.
“Oman expresses its profound dismay at these irresponsible acts, and underscores the imperative of adhering to the provisions of state sovereignty, good neighbourliness, non-interference in internal affairs,” the state news agency said in a post on social media, just a day after Oman hosted the Iranian foreign minister for talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 17:01:36 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Ghalibaf warns US after trade of strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday (local time) issued a stern response to the US attacks, stating that the “one-sided” Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two sides was “over.”
In a post on X, the Speaker highlighted the fifth point in the MoU, which concerns the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and notes, “Upon the signing of this MOU, the Islamic Republic of Iran will make arrangements using its best efforts for the safe passage of commercial vessels with no charge for 60 days only, from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and vice versa…”
Ghalibaf claimed that the US backed off from the deal and affirmed, “The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking.”
His response comes as US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, saying they were holding Iranian forces accountable for attacking another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an official statement by CENTCOM said. US forces hit approximately 140 Iranian military targets with precision munitions launched by land- and sea-based fighter aircraft, drones, and naval vessels.
Jul 12, 2026, 16:44:09 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected
US-Iran news LIVE: Iraq’s prime minister will visit Washington on Monday to deepen strategic ties with the United States, with oil and gas deals expected to be signed as part of a broader push for economic, trade and investment cooperation.
Iraq has been seeking to balance its ties with neighbouring Iran and the U.S. as military escalation between the two rivals continues.
“The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector as Iraq prepares to bring in various U.S. companies that will provide momentum to increase oil production capacity,” government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said.
Iraq’s state news agency, citing al-Aboudi, said the planned oil and gas agreements would also seek to create alternative export outlets to reduce Iraq’s exposure to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iraq, like other Gulf oil producers, has suffered a drop in oil revenue due to the effective closure of the vital shipping route during the U.S.-Iran war.
Al-Aboudi said strengthening Iraq’s armed forces would also be among the issues discussed in Washington.
Relations between Iraq and the U.S. have at times been strained over the presence of U.S. troops in Iraq, Baghdad’s ties with Iran, and U.S. pressure on Iraq to curb the influence of Iran-backed armed groups.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 16:33:17 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Oman says 23 members of GFS Galaxy vessel rescued, search on for one crew member
US-Iran news LIVE: Oman says 23 members of GFS Galaxy were rescued, search on for one crew member missing.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 16:23:36 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Military strikes, nuclear attack or nothing? What happens if Iran assassinates Trump
US-Iran news LIVE: US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that he had issued standing instructions for the American military to strike Iran “at levels they’ve never seen before” if Tehran carries out its long-standing threats to assassinate him.
His remarks came as funeral ceremonies for Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw mourners holding posters and banners calling for the deaths of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The US government does not have any automatic or pre-approved system that would lead to military retaliation if a president is assassinated.
If Trump were killed, power would instead pass to his successor under the 25th Amendment and the Presidential Succession Act of 1947. In that case, vice president JD Vance would immediately become commander-in-chief and would have the authority to decide on any military response.
Vance could then choose to carry out the action Trump had called for. However, he could also decide not to follow those instructions or respond differently.
The US also has detailed continuity-of-government plans to deal with situations such as a nuclear attack or another major disaster that could devastate Washington, news agency Associated Press said in a report.
However, those plans do not reportedly include launching immediate retaliatory strikes following the death of a president, even if the president had previously instructed the military to prepare for such action.
Jul 12, 2026, 16:12:39 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: What we know about the Iranian army officer killed in strikes
US-Iran news LIVE: Overnight US strikes on Iran killed one soldier, Iranian media reported Sunday after fighting resumed between the foes.
“Lieutenant Hamidreza Dehghani, of the navy of the Islamic republic’s armed forces, was martyred during the criminal, terrorist attack last night by the United States on the port of Jask” in southern Iran, the Mehr and Tasnim news agencies said, citing a local official.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 16:02:14 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran says soldier killed in overnight US-Israeli strikes as clashes flare again
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran has said that a soldier was killed in overnight US-Israeli strikes on Sunday, state media reported.
Jul 12, 2026, 15:49:00 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran newspaper lists Trump, European leaders as revenge targets
US-Iran news LIVE: A conservative newspaper in Iran known for its provocative tone has published a list of people to be targeted as revenge for the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, including the leaders of the US, Israel and European countries.
US-Israeli strikes killed the late ayatollah on February 28, the first day of the Middle East war, and his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge.
“Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” Mojtaba said on Saturday in his first message since his father’s funeral this week.
“These criminals, whose names appear on a list, will take to their graves the wish of a peaceful death in their beds.”
The Hamshahri newspaper, which is published by authorities in the Iranian capital, released an infographic online late Saturday featuring photos of 13 foreign leaders alongside Mojtaba’s statement.
The supreme leader in his message said Iran had compiled a list of individuals to be targeted, but did not offer names, and there was no suggestion the newspaper’s list was officially endorsed.
The infographic includes US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, among others.
It does not appear in the paper’s Sunday print edition.
Also on the list are US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
During the war, Iran accused European countries of failing to condemn attacks on its territory, and of being complicit by allowing US military aircraft to fly through their airspace.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 15:47:27 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf nations
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar on Sunday condemned Iranian attacks against its territory and its neighbours, after the Islamic republic launched salvos against Arab countries.
“Qatar condemns in the strongest possible terms the renewed attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the foreign ministry said in a statement, also referring to the targeting of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait and calling the barrages a “dangerous escalation”.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 15:37:52 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran says Hormuz important than a ‘dozen atomic bombs’
US-Iran news LIVE: An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs”, vowing to protect the vital waterway.
“This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohsen Rezaee was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying. Western countries accuse Iran of seeking to create an atomic bomb, but Tehran has insisted its nuclear programme is for peaceful, civilian purposes.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 15:13:42 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar says continuation of attacks a ‘serious escalation’
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar has termed the latest Iranian strikes on its territory and other Gulf neighbours as a ‘serious escalation’, adding that incidents like these ‘complicate’ efforts to contain tensions in the region.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 15:11:59 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar condemns Iranian strikes on its territory
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar has condemned Iranian strikes on its territory and other Gulf nation amid fresh flare-up in Iran-US tensions, Reuters reported.
Jul 12, 2026, 15:10:24 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar suspends all maritime sailing, fishing boat ops
US-Iran news LIVE: In view of fresh spate of Iranian strikes, Oman has announced suspension until further notice of all maritime vessel and fishing boat ops, citing public safety.
via Reuters
Jul 12, 2026, 15:05:24 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Washington says it hit 140 targets
US-Iran news LIVE: CENTCOM said Saturday the US military had hit “approximately” 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for Tehran’s attack on another commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The targets included missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks and coastal surveillance locations, it said.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 15:01:05 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: One Indian national missing after vessel hit off the coast Oman
US-Iran news LIVE: India said 10 of its nationals had been rescued and one remained missing after a strike early Sunday on a vessel off the coast of Oman, which the United States blamed on Iran.
British maritime agency UKMTO earlier said the crew had abandoned ship and taken to a lifeboat.
via AFP
Jul 12, 2026, 14:51:54 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Keep your word or pay the price, says Iran leader in fresh warning to US
US-Iran news LIVE: As the Middle East tensions have flared again with renewed US-Iran strikes, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday issued fresh warning to the US, saying, “Keep your word or pay the price.”
“The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking,” Ghalibaf said in a post on X.
Jul 12, 2026, 14:32:56 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Pak Deputy PM Dar calls for de-escalation in West Asia
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday urged the US and Iran to show restraint following the escalation of conflict in West Asia.
The United States carried out targeted strikes against Iran on Sunday morning after Iran struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the container on fire.
Iran responded to the US attacks by targeting neighbouring Gulf nations: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman, AP reported.
The escalation happened days after President Donald Trump said that the deal with Iran is over.
Dar, who is also the foreign minister, held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and expressed concerns, according to a statement by the Foreign Office in Islamabad.
“Both leaders exchanged views on the evolving regional situation. DPM/FM stressed upon the parties to follow the path of de-escalation and show restraint, as agreed in the Islamabad MOU in June 2026,” it said.
Islamabad MoU refers to an interim agreement aimed at bringing peace in West Asia that was signed by the US and Iran last month. Pakistan had also signed it as a mediator.
Dar said that dialogue and diplomacy are the only viable path to resolve disputes and to achieve peace and stability in the region.
He also reiterated Pakistan’s readiness to continue playing a “constructive role” as a mediator.
The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact, according to the foreign office.
via PTI
Jul 12, 2026, 14:18:06 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Khondab region in central Iran comes under attack
US-Iran news LIVE: The Khondab region in central Iran was attacked on Sunday, a local official told Iranian state media.
Jul 12, 2026, 14:10:50 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Three Iranian missiles land in Jordan
US-Iran news LIVE: Jordan’s military said three missiles fired from Iran landed in different parts of the kingdom early Sunday amid the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States.
According to an army statement cited by AFP, the missiles fell in several locations across the country but did not cause any casualties. A military source said the impact resulted in only minor material damage.
The incident comes as hostilities between Tehran and Washington intensify, with missile alerts and military activity reported across several countries in the Gulf region.
Jul 12, 2026, 13:48:39 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan urges restraint, calls for diplomacy in Iran conflict
US-Iran news LIVE: Pakistan’s foreign minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday called for de-escalation and urged all parties involved in the Iran conflict to exercise restraint during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, according to Pakistan’s foreign ministry, reported AFP.
In a statement, the ministry said the two leaders exchanged views on the rapidly evolving regional situation. Dar stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only viable way to resolve disputes and ensure long-term peace and stability in the region.
Jul 12, 2026, 13:34:30 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: US strikes reported in Bandar Abbas, Sirik, Jask and Khuzestan province
US-Iran news LIVE: Several parts of southern Iran reportedly came under fresh US attacks, with Iranian media reporting explosions in the key port city of Bandar Abbas, the coastal towns of Sirik and Jask, on Qeshm Island, and in Khuzestan province near the Iraqi border.
There were no immediate reports of casualties or the extent of the damage.
Jul 12, 2026, 13:27:56 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran claims back-to-back vessel attacks in Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out attacks on two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz in quick succession, accusing both ships of violating navigation rules in the strategic waterway.
According to Iranian state media, the first incident involved a Cyprus-registered container ship that the IRGC said was travelling along an “unauthorised route” through the strait.
The Guards later claimed to have struck a second vessel, alleging that it had also violated maritime regulations, reported AFP.
Jul 12, 2026, 12:40:30 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran drones strike sites in Oman
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian drones struck several sites in northeastern Oman, the country’s state news agency reported on Sunday. Further details awaited.
Jul 12, 2026, 12:27:59 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Three injured in Qatar from falling shrapnel
US-Iran news LIVE: Qatar’s government said three people, including a child, were injured after falling shrapnel from an attack struck the country.
Authorities said the injuries were caused by debris that fell following the incident. No fatalities were reported, and officials did not immediately provide details on the victims’ conditions.
Jul 12, 2026, 12:22:07 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran claims strikes on US-linked sites in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out a series of strikes against US-linked military targets across the Gulf region in response to continued American attacks on Iranian territory.
According to the IRGC, the operations targeted a command-and-control centre and drone hangars in Jordan, a US radar site in Kuwait, and aircraft carrier support and refuelling platforms at the Port of Duqm in Oman, reported Reuters.
The group also claimed to have struck a jet maintenance centre and a command facility in Qatar. The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate response from the countries mentioned.
Jul 12, 2026, 11:39:52 IST
US-Iran news LIVE: Iran releases footage of pre-dawn retaliatory strikes on US positions
US-Iran news LIVE: Iranian media on Sunday released footage that it said showed pre-dawn retaliatory strikes carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy and Aerospace Force against US positions in the region.
The videos purportedly capture missile and drone launches as part of Iran’s response to recent US military operations. The footage has not been independently verified, and details about the locations targeted or the extent of any damage were not immediately available.
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