Satellite images suggest Iran rebuilding nuclear sites after US attacksLast updated: July 12, 2026 | 05:51Gulf News ReportDonald TrumpIranIran Israel conflictUS-Israel-Iran warTrump threatens massive retaliation as Iran insists it upheld US truceUS-Iran tensions remain a key regional concern as diplomatic efforts continue. Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi is in Oman for Hormuz talks as shipping slows after recent strikes. US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of retaliation, while Tehran accuses Washington of violating agreements and vows “all-out defence”. Oman, Qatar, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are pushing mediation efforts as concerns grow over Hormuz security, energy supplies, nuclear sites and market volatility. Follow the latest updates here.HighlightsSHOW MORE05:51 AM, 12 July 2026We are closing this coverage now. For the latest updates, click here.05:20 AM, 12 July 2026US military launches new round of strikes against Iran: CENTCOM
The US military said it has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, after Tehran "blatantly attacked" a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.It was the third round of strikes against Iran this week, US Central Command said in a statement, "after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.""The United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran's ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait," CENTCOM said, adding that the strikes were being carried out at the direction of President Donald Trump.11:10 PM, 11 July 2026Oman, Iran hold talks on Strait of Hormuz safetyOman and Iran held talks in Muscat on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure its safety and freedom amid recent regional developments and their repercussions, according to the Oman News Agency. The two sides agreed to continue discussions at both the technical and political levels to reach the necessary understandings in line with international law.10:20 PM, 11 July 2026US lawmaker says he was 'detained' by Israeli settlers in West BankA prominent Democratic US lawmaker from California, Ro Khanna, said Saturday he was "detained" by armed Israeli settlers along with other Americans during a visit to the Israeli-occupied West Bank -- and accused the military of being complicit.The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) denied Khanna's claim that they were involved in blocking his path on Wednesday, in a statement to AFP."Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s, detained me & other Americans on my trip to Palestine," Khanna said in a post on X.When the Israeli military arrived at the scene, he added, "they sided with the settlers & continued our detention. They made a huge mistake."10:13 PM, 11 July 2026Lebanon official confirms country's participation in Rome talks with IsraelA Lebanese official told AFP on Saturday that his country would take part in planned talks with Israel next week in Rome, after Beirut had previously conditioned participation on Israel withdrawing from certain areas it occupies in the south.The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that "Lebanon will participate" without offering further details, as a US military delegation visited the country to discuss implementing a framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel.09:25 PM, 11 July 2026UAE's Sheikh Abdullah speaks to Qatar, Jordan ministersSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate telephone calls with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, and Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, to discuss the latest developments in the region.The two calls reviewed overall regional developments following the Iranian aggression targeting the brotherly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles, as well as the Iranian attack on the Qatari tanker "Al Rekayyat" while it was passing near the Strait of Hormuz.08:32 PM, 11 July 2026Drone production tripled during war: IranBrigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza said in a post on his X account on Saturday, according to Mehr News Agency, that he had reiterated these points during a joint meeting with Parliament's National Security Commission. He said the recent war showed that Iran's technological expertise and investment in advanced capabilities remain the most critical pillar of the country's defence strength. He added that not only did defence production continue without interruption throughout the conflict, but drone manufacturing capacity actually tripled during that period.08:19 PM, 11 July 2026US carrier conducts nighttime flight ops in regional watersUS Navy sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) carried out nighttime flight operations as the vessel continued sailing through regional waters, according to US Central Command. The exercises are part of the carrier's ongoing operations in the region.07:07 PM, 11 July 2026Iran warns it will not be bound by deal with US if violations continueIran warned that it would no longer be bound by a deal with the US aimed at ending the Middle East war if Washington's violations of the agreement continued, state TV reported on Saturday.Referring to the deal struck with the help of Pakistani mediation, Tehran's UN ambassador said in remarks in New York on Friday "that if the United States continues to violate its obligations under the Islamabad Understanding, Iran will no longer consider itself bound by its commitments under that understanding", according to a statement carried by state broadcaster IRIB.05:07 PM, 11 July 2026US delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel 'pilot zone' withdrawalA US military delegation has met with Lebanon's army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel's withdrawal from one of the "pilot zones" in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP on Saturday.Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has sent troops as part of its military campaign against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia movement that has long battled Israel.As part of the agreement, the long-disempowered Lebanese military will take full control of two small areas dubbed pilot zones."The American military delegation arrived and began meetings with the Lebanese army command to discuss the mechanisms for implementing the first pilot zone from which the Israelis will withdraw, allowing the Lebanese army to deploy," the official said, requesting anonymity."This is the main objective the American military delegation is bringing to Lebanon... it is the translation and implementation of the framework agreement."03:47 PM, 11 July 2026Mediators try to salvage diplomacy after US-Iran strikesMediators were trying to salvage diplomacy aimed at ending the Middle East war after US President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, with a Qatari delegation in Iran and Tehran's top diplomat travelling to Oman.An exchange of fire this week rocked an already fragile agreement that was supposed to help pave the way for a permanent end to the conflict, which broke out in late February with massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran.While there have been no direct talks between Tehran and Washington since last month, Iranian media reported that a delegation from mediator Qatar travelled to Iran on Friday.02:54 PM, 11 July 2026Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s killingIran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed “revenge” for the killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, accusing the US and Israel of being responsible.In a statement carried by state-linked Fars news agency, Mojtaba Khamenei said revenge was a demand of the Iranian people and would be carried out. He warned that those responsible would face consequences, adding that the matter did not depend on his leadership or other officials.The statement came hours after US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe retaliation if it attempted to target him. Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public since being appointed Iran’s new supreme leader.We pledge to avenge the blood of the martyred leader and all martyrs of these two wars from the criminal killers. This vengeance is certain.Mojtaba Khamenei02:32 PM, 11 July 2026Two soldiers killed in attack in northeast Iran
