Enter search text: LIVE BLOG15 Jul 2026 | 12:28:13 AM ISTUS Iran war live updatesSynopsisUS-Iran LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump said that Strait of Hormuz open to all ship traffic except for Iran.US-Iran LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump said that Strait of Hormuz open to all ship traffic except for Iran.1 New UpdateUS-Iran war live: Iran targets 'enemy' weapons and parts storages in Bahrain, KuwaitIran's IRGC said that they targeted enemy weapons and parts storages in Bahrain and Kuwait.'As long as US evil stays in the region, not a drop of oil and gas will be exported from the region,' it said, adding that US 'aggressions' will have no result other than delaying the opening of Hormuz strait.IRGC said it targeted drone ramp in Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base, adding that today's attacks in response to US attacks on Iran.US-Iran war: Indian national dead after attack on ship off Oman's coast, govt saysThe Indian government announced the death of an Indian national after attack on a ship off Oman's coast. Meanwhile, Oman's Maritime Security Centre said that all 18 members of oil tanker Al Bahyah targeted near Oman evacuated while three remain missing.(Source: Reuters)I just want to say it's a great honour to have the Prime Minister of Iraq with us. He's been a great fighter, and he's been a great friend of America. We'll be discussing that a little bit with you. They have tremendous oil reserves. They have tremendous potential wealth. And they have tremendous wealth, not only potential. In a short period of time, he's changed that country so much, especially its thinking about the United States. We have partnerships. Chris was just saying we have tremendous oil partnerships that have been formed over a very short period of time. I guess you're going to be announcing them this week or next week. But they are massive, among the largest.- US President Donald Trump in a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-ZaidiUS-Iran war live: Kuwait's military says air defences are responding to an attackKuwait's military said that its air defences are responding to an attack. However, there were no immediate details or reports of casualties or damage from Tuesday's attack on Kuwait.US-Iran war: Trump says Hormuz open to all ship traffic except for IranUS President Donald Trump said that Strait of Hormuz open to all ship traffic except for Iran.Click here to read moreUS-Iran LIVE Updates: Oman continues neutral cooperation with all parties to restore Hormuz freedomOman's foreign ministry said that the nation continues its transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Oman remains fully committed to its obligations as a state party to UN convention on the law of the sea, it said.US-Iran LIVE Updates: MEA reacts to rising tensions in HormuzUS-Iran LIVE Updates: "We are closely monitoring all the developments that are taking place (in West Asia). We have consistently maintained our position in support of safe and free navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz, and we continue to reiterate and emphasise that position. This is important because it helps ensure economic security and energy security for people, not just in India, but across the world”, says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.US-Iran LIVE Updates: Oil hits four-week high as US-Iran conflict escalatesBrent and WTI at its highest level since mid JuneU.S. military renews strikes on Iran while ​tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz​UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, one sailor killed US-Iran LIVE Updates: India 'strongly' condemns attacks targeting Indian seafarers in Hormuz​"India is deeply concerned by the attacks on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz today. Both the vessels were carrying 30 Indian seafarers, among their combined crew of 46. Of the 12 Indian nationals onboard MT Al Bahiyah, one has tragically lost his life and another has been injured. Of the 18 Indian nationals onboard MT Mombasa, 9 have sustained injuries, including 2 who are reported to be seriously injured. We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased Indian national and wish speedy recovery to those injured. Our Mission and Post in the UAE are closely monitoring the situation and are in touch with the UAE authorities to ensure all possible assistance to the affected Indian seafarers. The Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi was summoned this morning by the Ministry of External Affairs and a strong protest against these attacks was lodged with him.2.​ We strongly condemn these attacks and acts of violence targeting seafarers and disrupting free and safe navigation through international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz. We also reiterate our deep concern on account of the resumption of attacks and escalation of hostilities in the West-Asian region and call for immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue and diplomacy in the interests of peace, security and stability in the region. In particular, the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must cease in order that free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, can be restored at the earliest," said MEA. US-Iran LIVE Updates: Iran executes 2 Islamic State members convicted of armed rebellion Two members of the Islamic State group were executed after they were convicted of armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic, Iranian state television reported Tuesday.The report identified the men as Mohieddin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani. It said they belonged to an Islamic State cell that formed after the group’s territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria and had planned attacks inside Iran.According to the report, Iranian security forces identified the cell’s hideout in the Bamo mountain area near the Iraqi border before it could carry out its plans. Several militants were killed and others arrested during the operation, in which three members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard were also killed. Authorities said they also seized weapons, ammunition and other equipment.US-Iran LIVE Updates: Oil traders call Trump's Hormuz bluff at their perilIran and the U.S. have both announced rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz once again, crippling an already fragile ceasefire deal. This should alarm oil traders who had been pricing in a rapid return to normal. But markets appear sanguine - and that may be a miscalculation. The global oil and gas market proved remarkably resilient during the 108-day conflict, thanks in large part to the ample global reserves present before the war began on February 28. But the energy market is no longer protected by ample emergency stocks, so the margin for error has become a lot smaller. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's declaration over the weekend that it was closing the waterway amid fresh missile and drone attacks between the two sides.Read more: Oil traders call Trump's Hormuz bluff at their perilOil traders call Trump's Hormuz bluff at their perilIsrael Iran War LIVE: Air defences activated in Bandar Abbas amid reports of explosionsIran's semi-official Tasnim news agency said air defence systems were activated in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.The development comes shortly after state media reported explosions in the eastern part of the city, though the cause of the blasts remains unclear.Israel Iran War LIVE: Iran condemns attack on Yemen's Sanaa airportIran condemned the attack on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, calling it a violation that further escalates tensions in the region. The condemnation came after the airport was targeted in strikes reportedly carried out by the Saudi-led coalition, as hostilities involving the Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue to intensify alongside the broader conflict across the Middle East.Israel Iran War LIVE: Some ships still crossing Hormuz despite security threatA small number of vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, despite the heightened security threats as Tehran and Washington battle for control of the strategic waterway. Just 14 vessels -- half of which were commercial ships -- crossed on Sunday, according to data from maritime tracker Kpler, suggesting the waterway is not completely closed as Iran had announced.Iran strikes hit naval facility, weaken shipping threat: USForces struck a submarine and ship maintenance facility in Iran on Sunday: US militaryStrikes degraded Iran's ability to continue attacking commercial shipping: US militaryIsrael Iran War LIVE: Trump says US will be reimbursed 20% on all cargo shipped through Strait of Hormuz​President Donald ​Trump said on Monday the ‌US was ⁠reinstating ⁠a ​naval blockade on ​Iran, and would be ​reimbursed ⁠20% on ‌all ​cargo ​shipped ⁠through the Strait of Hormuz ​after Tehran ​claimed it had closed ‌the strait. Trump said the ​process ​would ⁠begin immediately, without elaborating.Israel Iran War LIVE: Hormuz traffic slows to two-month lowThe number of tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz fell in the past ​day to the lowest level in two months, shipping data ​showed on Monday, as renewed strikes between the US and Iran and attacks on vessels heightened safety concerns.Shipping industry ​sources said vessels were increasingly switching off their public AIS tracking transponders, making it difficult to determine the full number of ships crossing the waterway.Passage through Strait of Hormuz 'unfeasible' after US actions, says Persian Gulf Strait AuthorityPassage through the Strait of Hormuz has become "unfeasible" following recent military actions by US forces, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority said on Monday, announcing a temporary halt to the processing of transit permits for vessels using the strategic waterway. In a statement posted on its official X account, the authority said applications for passage would not be processed until the security situation stabilises.Read more hereThey're a bad group of people- Trump on IranIsrael Iran War LIVE: Iranian plane lands in Yemen after strikes fail to stop it, says Houthi mediaAFP reportsIsrael Iran War LIVE: Trump on Iran, oilWe're taking over the Strait: TrumpWill be guardian of Strait: Trump on IranWe had a deal and they broke it: Trump on IranIsrael Iran War LIVE: UK proscribes Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisationBritain has ​proscribed Iran's Islamic ​Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation, ‌Sky ⁠News ⁠reported on Monday, ​a move that would make ​it a criminal offence to ​belong to ⁠the group, ‌attend ​its ​meetings or ⁠carry its logo in public. The ​IRGC, which is already ​subject to British sanctions, has served as an elite ‌military force loyal to the ​Islamic ​Republic's ⁠Supreme Leader since being established after the 1979 ​Islamic Revolution.Israel Iran War LIVE: Saudi airstrikes target Sanaa airport, say HouthisSaudi airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport, according to the Houthi military spokesperson. Separately, Yemen's information minister alleged that the Houthis were detaining an aircraft belonging to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the airport and were holding its pilot and co-pilot. There was no immediate independent confirmation of either claim.Israel Iran War LIVE: European shares slip on renewed US-Iran tensions (Reuters)European shares opened lower on Monday, after sharp losses last week, as escalating hostilities between the ‌United States ⁠and ⁠Iran prompted Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, ​rattling investors.The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell 0.3% to 639.29 by ​0702 GMT, after registering its sharpest weekly loss since late-April on Friday.The latest flare-up in ​the conflict raised fresh questions over ⁠the viability ‌of a U.S.-Iran agreement reached ​last ​month, which aimed to restore traffic through ⁠the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way ​for further negotiations.Oil prices rose over ​4%, boosting energy stocks on the STOXX 600 by 1.6%.Investors will also await the upcoming earnings seasons for signs corporate results can support equities, especially the tech sector where valuations ‌run the risk of being stretched.US-Iran news: Jordanian military says it intercepted, shot down four missiles that entered airspace from Iran(State news agency)US-Iran news: Iran's IRGC says it attacked US military bases in KuwaitIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday it had attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Sirens sounded across Bahrain, Interior Ministry saysSirens were sounded across Bahrain on Monday, the country's Interior Ministry said, without immediately providing details on the reason, Reuters reported.US-Iran news: CENTCOM says US hit dozens of targets in IranThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out a new wave of offensive strikes against Iran on July 12, hitting dozens of targets at multiple locations with precision-guided munitions. CENTCOM said US forces remain postured to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as a vital maritime corridor for global trade. It also asserted that Iran does not control the strategically important strait.US-Iran news: Iran's IRGC says strike was first phase of response to US attacks on Iranian coastal basesIt further added, 'It set fuel tanks, ammunition depots on fire at Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan by firing missiles and drones.'US-Iran news: US military on Iran said, 'Forces began launching more strikes against Iran'It further added that strikes at 5 PM ET today to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz.US-Iran news: Lebanon death toll rises following Israeli strikesLebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed at least 4,322 people and injured 12,219 others. The conflict has also forced more than one million people to flee their homes, according to the UN humanitarian agency OCHA, reports Al Jazeera.US-Iran news: Iran's Fars news agency says revolutionary guards targeted US rocket launcher systems in Kuwait in a drone operation(Source: Reuters)US-Iran news: UN Secretary General calls on US and Iran to halt escalating conflictUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday urged the United States and Iran to end their latest outbreak of fighting and return to negotiations. In a statement delivered by spokesman Stephane Dujarric, Guterres cited the U.S. strikes on Iran as well as Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. allies in the Gulf, saying, "These attacks must stop," and calling for an immediate resumption of talks, reports AFP.US-Iran news: Kuwait says three border posts, offshore oil platform targeted in attackKuwait's Defence Ministry said three northern border posts and an offshore oil platform were attacked on Sunday amid the latest exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran. The ministry said the attacks caused material damage, while a hostile drone strike on a Kuwait Oil Company offshore drilling platform injured one worker. It did not identify who carried out the assaults, reports AFP.US-Iran news: Iran expands strikes on Gulf states after US attack, declares strait of Hormuz closedU.S. and Iranian forces traded heavy missile and drone strikes on Sunday, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities across Gulf states and again declaring the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed. The attacks marked the latest escalation in a cycle of retaliatory strikes, reflecting Iran's efforts to assert control over shipping through the vital waterway. The offensive also expanded to Qatar—a key mediator in ceasefire talks that had not been targeted since April—while the United Arab Emirates said its air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones for the first time since early May, reports Reuters.US-Iran news: Iran reports fresh strikes on military sites on largest island near Strait of HormuzThe United States launched strikes on Iran early Sunday in response to an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that left the vessel ablaze and one crew member missing. Iran retaliated by targeting several countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Oman, which shares the strategic waterway and has faced pressure from Tehran to jointly manage shipping through the strait, reports AP.US-Iran news: Kuwait's army says oil company worker injured after drone attackKuwait's ​army said ​one worker was injured on Sunday ‌after ⁠a ⁠drilling ​platform owned by Kuwait ​Oil Company was targeted ​by ⁠a "hostile" drone. The ‌army ​also ​said ⁠on X that three ​border posts ​in the north were subjected to ‌an attack, resulting ​in ​material ⁠damage.Iran reports missile attack on Qeshm as Axios says US struck Iranian military targets near HormuzIran's state news agency IRNA said missiles launched by the "enemy" targeted Qeshm Island on Sunday, adding that no casualties were reported in the latest attack. Separately, Axios reported that the U.S. military carried out several strikes about an hour earlier against Iranian missile and air defense systems, and also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) small boats at multiple locations around the Strait of Hormuz.US-Iran news: India declares one-day mourning for former Qatari Emir Sheikh HamadIndia declared a one-day national mourning on Monday as a mark of respect for former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing him as a "visionary leader". Sheikh Hamad, known as Father Emir of Qatar, passed away this morning at the age of 74. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, and is credited with ushering in socio-economic development in the energy-rich Gulf nation. He also played a key role in deepening India-Qatar relations.'Iran does not control the strait': Trump, US military say Hormuz is open, 'traffic is flowing'US President Donald Trump and the country's military insisted on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and ships are moving through the passageway despite Iranian claims to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Middle East war. "Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing," US CENTCOM said on X. Continue reading.US-Iran news: Renewed hostilities revive oil market uncertaintyOil flows through the Strait of Hormuz rebounded sharply after the interim ceasefire in June, but renewed hostilities this week have reignited uncertainty over the outlook for global oil markets.Oil flows through Strait of Hormuz rose after June ceasefire, says IEAOil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz increased sharply following the interim ceasefire reached in June, but renewed hostilities this week have once again clouded the outlook for global oil markets, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).In its latest assessment, the Paris-based energy watchdog said oil flows through the strategic waterway had recovered strongly after the temporary truce eased concerns over disruptions to maritime trade.However, the IEA warned that the return of military tensions has revived uncertainty over the stability of one of the world's most important energy corridors."Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz rose strongly following the interim ceasefire in June. But renewed hostilities this week have highlighted the major uncertainties clouding the outlook for oil markets," the agency said.'So sweet I'll read it twice': Iran celebrates Graham's death as Trump, Netanyahu mournIranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, with state television presenters smiling on air and hardline outlets mocking the deceased lawmaker, while US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned a close ally."Graham dies, taking the destruction of Iran to the grave," read the headline of a report by Tasnim, an Iranian news agency affiliated with the regime. One state TV host said of the news: "This news is so sweet that I'm reading it twice." , and that the "war-mongering anti-Iran senator has gone straight to hell".US military rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz claim, says waterway remains openThe US military on Sunday rejected Iran's assertion that foreign vessels must be identified and monitored by Iranian forces before transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying Tehran does not control the strategic waterway.In a statement, the US military responded to recent remarks by the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-Navy, who said on Iranian state media that no foreign vessels would be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without being identified, tracked and monitored by Iranian forces.Countering the claim, the US military said: "Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. It remains an international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to keep it that way."US-Iran news: Trump says Strait of Hormuz is openU.S. President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz remains open, according to an interview with NBC News.Trump says Strait of Hormuz is open despite Iran's closure declarationTrump says Strait of Hormuz remains open in NBC interviewUS-Iran news: US military says Strait of Hormuz remains openThe 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: US militaryUS-Iran news: Oman summons Iranian ambassador to protest alleged attacks on Its territoryOman has summoned Iran's ambassador to lodge a formal protest over alleged attacks on Omani territory, the country's Foreign Ministry said.US-Iran news: Hormuz route remains open despite Iran's declaration, maritime group saysControl of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas once moved, has been central to US-Iran peace negotiations. A fresh barrage of assaults early Sunday that saw the Islamic Republic target at least five American allies in the region, including Qatar, Kuwait and Oman, are putting a ceasefire that began last month under extreme stress.There was almost no visible traffic in the strait on Sunday, with only two oil products tankers seen approaching the waterway.Crew from the struck container ship were rescued by local authorities, UK Maritime Trade Operations reported, while India said one of its nationals who was onboard is missing.US-Iran news: Oman says 23 members of the GFS Galaxy vessel were rescued and authorities are still searching for one missing crew memberOman has said that 23 crew members from the GFS Galaxy vessel have been rescued, while search operations continue for one crew member who remains missing.US-Iran news: Overnight US strikes killed Iranian soldierAt least one Iranian army officer was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran on Sunday, according to Iranian state media.US-Iran news: Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expectedIraqi Prime Minister is set to visit Washington on Monday for high-level talks with US officials, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, energy cooperation, and new oil and gas agreements.US-Iran news: Qatar calls Iran attacks on its territory, Arab neighbours 'dangerous escalation'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".US-Iran news: Iran adviser says Hormuz 'more important' than nuclear bombsIran has described the Strait of Hormuz as more strategically significant than nuclear weapons, underscoring its importance amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.US-Iran news: Qatar says the continuation of these attacks is a serious escalation that complicates efforts to contain tensions in the regionQatar has warned that the continuation of the attacks marks a serious escalation, saying it further complicates efforts to contain tensions across the Middle East.US-Iran news: Lindsey Graham draws tributes for his support of Ukraine, trans-Atlantic ties and IsraelLeaders of NATO allies, Ukraine and Israel paid tribute to U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham as a friend, partner and advocate of trans-Atlantic relations on Sunday, praising a figure who was a constant presence on the global foreign policy scene before and during the era of President Donald Trump.The Republican senator had visited Ukraine just before his death and announced an agreement on Friday with the Trump administration to move forward on a package of sanctions against Russia.US-Iran news: Oman condemns attack on its territoryThe Omani government lambasted on Sunday an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran's Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf.The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciation of this attack", which came just hours after the country hosted Iran's foreign minister to address security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.Countries from across the region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt, also condemned the Iranian attacks. US-Iran news: Gold, silver may stay under pressure as US-Iran tensions, inflation data hold keyGold and silver are expected to remain volatile with a corrective bias in the coming week as investors assess the latest flare-up in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices and inflation data that could reshape expectations for global interest rates, analysts said, as per a PTI report. Fresh hostilities in West Asia have once again put markets on edge. The latest round of tensions began after Iran said it had struck a vessel travelling on an unapproved route and subsequently announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The US Central Command later said it carried out strikes on Tehran, following which Iran retaliated by targeting American-linked installations in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain.Analysts said any further escalation in the conflict could drive crude oil prices higher, revive inflation concerns and strengthen safe-haven assets such as the US dollar and Treasury yields, limiting the upside for precious metals."For gold and silver, momentum remains down and corrective. Focus will again turn back on the US-Iran conflict. Any big escalation would again push oil prices higher and will strengthen safe-haven assets like the US dollar and Treasury bond yields," said Pranav Mer, Senior Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd.US-Iran news: Oman condemns attack on its territoryOman on Sunday condemned the attack on its territory, state media reported, after Iranian drones struck sites in the sultanate amid escalating regional tensions.US-Iran news: U.S. attack hits communications infrastructure in Iran's KermanCommunications infrastructure in Iran's southeastern Kerman province was hit in a U.S. attack, Iran's Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday.US-Iran news: Kuwait condemns Iranian attack as 'dangerous escalation'Kuwait on Sunday condemned the Iranian attacks on its territory, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and warning that the strikes threatened regional security, the country's foreign ministry said.US-Iran news: Three Iranian missiles fall in JordanThree missiles fired from Iran landed in Jordan at dawn on Sunday, causing minor material damage but no casualties, the Jordanian army said, according to AFP.US-Iran news: Iranian drones strike sites in OmanIranian drones struck several sites in Oman, the sultanate's state news agency reported, according to the Associated Press.US-Iran news: Bahrain sounds sirens for third time over projectilesBahrain sounded air raid sirens for the third time on Sunday, warning residents of incoming projectiles, the country's Interior Ministry said.US-Iran news: India condemns attack on vessel off Oman; 10 nationals rescued, one missingIndia on Sunday condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, saying 10 of the 11 Indian nationals on board had been rescued while one remained missing.In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian Embassy in Oman was closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities involved in the ongoing search and rescue operation."We condemn the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman," the ministry said, thanking Omani authorities for their support in the rescue efforts.The MEA said the continuing attacks on commercial shipping in the region were "deeply worrisome" and reiterated India's call for an immediate de-escalation of tensions.It also urged the parties involved to conclude ongoing negotiations to reach a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability could return to the region."The targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must end, and free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the international waterways in the region, in keeping with international law, must be restored at the earliest," the ministry said.US-Iran news: India condemns attack on merchant ship off OmanIndia condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.US-Iran news: Pakistan FM urges restraint in call with Iranian counterpartPakistan's foreign minister called for restraint during a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, the foreign ministry said, as regional tensions remain high.US-Iran news: Three Iranian missiles land in Jordan, no casualties reportedJordan's army said three missiles launched from Iran landed inside the country, with no casualties reported, according to the state news agency.US-Iran news: Crew rescued after ship incident off OmanThe crew of a ship involved in an incident about 9 nautical miles east of Oman has been rescued by local authorities, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.US-Iran news: Iran, Oman discuss Hormuz shipping arrangementsTalks between Iran and Oman on Saturday focused on arrangements to manage traffic and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said, Reuters reported.US-Iran news: Iran, Oman to continue Hormuz talksIran and Oman have agreed to continue discussions aimed at reaching a common understanding on ensuring the security of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said.US-Iran news: Qatar delegation present during Iran talksA delegation from Qatar was present during part of the discussions, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said, without providing further details on the talks.US-Iran news: Kuwait forces respond to aerial attacksKuwait’s armed forces said they were responding to aerial attacks, according to a statement, amid heightened regional tensions.US-Iran news: Sirens sound across BahrainSirens sounded across Bahrain on Sunday, the country's Interior Ministry said, as tensions escalated across the Gulf following a series of attacks linked to the conflict involving Iran and the United States, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Iran warns one-sided deals are over, says keep your word or pay the priceIran's top negotiator said the era of one-sided deals is over, warning that countries must honour their commitments or face consequences.US-Iran news: Iran claims strike on U.S. support hubs at Oman portIran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they destroyed logistical support centres and refuelling platforms used by U.S. aircraft carrier ships at the Port of Duqm in Oman, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Kuwait intercepting hostile aerial targets, Armed forces sayKuwait's armed forces said on Sunday they were intercepting hostile aerial targets inside the country's airspace, as regional tensions escalated following exchanges of attacks involving Iran and the United States, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Iran says second Hormuz vessel hit, targets U.S. base in QatarIran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that a second vessel had been hit in the Strait of Hormuz and that ballistic missiles were fired at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as part of its retaliatory operations, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Iran claims strikes on U.S. bases in Qatar, KuwaitIran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday they targeted the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, claiming they destroyed a fighter aircraft maintenance centre and a command-and-control centre, according to Reuters.The Guards also said they struck a U.S. military base in Kuwait as part of what they described as a retaliatory operation, Reuters reported.The claims could not be independently verified, and there was no immediate confirmation from U.S., Qatari or Kuwaiti authorities. The reported attacks come amid a sharp escalation in the conflict after the United States launched fresh strikes on Iranian military targets over the weekend, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Commercial ships continue Hormuz transit, CENTCOM saysCommercial vessels continue to transit through the vital international maritime corridor despite heightened tensions in the region, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: U.S. has struck over 300 targets in Iran, CENTCOM saysU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that American forces have struck more than 300 targets in Iran at the direction of President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Qatar says armed forces intercept missile attackQatar's armed forces intercepted a missile attack on Sunday, the government said, as tensions escalated across the Gulf following a sharp deterioration in the conflict involving Iran, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: UAE air defences respond to missile threat, engage dronesThe United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems were responding to a missile threat and engaging incoming missiles and drones, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Container ship catches fire off Oman after attack; crew abandon vesselA container ship caught fire after sustaining damage to its stern in an incident about 9 nautical miles east of Oman, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel and evacuate into a lifeboat, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Iran will 'pay' for its 'poor choice,' says HegsethU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday warned that Iran would "pay" for its "poor choice," following a fresh round of U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, according to AFP.US-Iran news: Missile sirens sound across BahrainMissile warning sirens sounded across Bahrain on Sunday, the Interior Ministry said, urging residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe place as tensions escalated across the Gulf, according to Reuters.US-Iran news: Explosions rock Iran's Bandar Abbas, SirikThree explosions were heard in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas and two more in the nearby town of Sirik on Sunday, Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported, as the conflict in the Gulf intensified following fresh U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, according to Reuters.