Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz. File
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July 12, 2026 12:56 India condemns attack on commercial vessel off Oman; 10 Indians rescued, one missingThe Ministry of External Affairs condemned the attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman. Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued while one remains missing. The Indian Embassy in Oman is coordinating with Omani authorities on search and rescue efforts. India also called for immediate de-escalation, an end to attacks on commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure, and the restoration of safe navigation through international waterways.July 12, 2026 12:05 Jordan says three Iranian missiles landed in its territory, no casualtiesJordanian army says three missiles launched from Iran fell in the country, no casualties reported. -ReutersJuly 12, 2026 11:31 Iran, Oman to continue discussion on security of shipping in HormuzOman and Iran have agreed to continue discussions to reach common understanding regarding ensuring security of shipping in Hormuz, said Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson. -ReutersJuly 12, 2026 11:09 Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express concern over escalation in conflict Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have expressed concern over escalation in conflict in West Asia and said that the recent clashes between the U.S. and Iran threaten regional peace and stability. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone conversation on Saturday (July 11, 2026) a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held separate talks with the leaders of Iran and Qatar in an effort to revive the stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations.The talks were being held as efforts picked up pace to mend the broken peace bridge between the warring sides after the recent escalation and attacks on the rival targets, officials said.Click here to read more on this...July 12, 2026 10:50 Kuwait armed forces responding to aerial attacks: statementKuwait’s military on said its air defence forces were working to intercept an ongoing attack on its territory, as countries across the Gulf were targeted by drones and missiles.“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 posted on social media.-ReutersJuly 12, 2026 09:52 U.S. says it struck 140 Iranian military targets this weekU.S. forces completed a third round of strikes this week against Iran, hitting approximately 140 Iranian military targets, the Central Command said late on Saturday in a post on X.Targets included Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, ammunition storage facilities, communication networks, and coastal surveillance locations, the Central Command added.-ReutersJuly 12, 2026 09:33 Iran's IRGC says second vessel hit in Strait of HormuzIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday it struck and disabled a second vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted the U.S. strategic air base at Al Udeid in Qatar with ballistic missiles, destroying its fighter jet maintenance centre and command and control facility.-ReutersJuly 12, 2026 08:53 UAE warns public of incoming missile and drone attack as explosions heard in QatarThe United Arab Emirates warned the public of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar.It wasn’t immediately clear where was under attack in the UAE, which so far hadn’t been targeted in the latest round of attacks by Iran.An Associated Press journalist heard the blasts in nearby Qatar on Sunday morning. There was no immediate information about what caused them.The United States launched two rounds of airstrikes last week over Iran, targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz-APJuly 12, 2026 08:16 Crew abandons ship damaged off Oman after alleged Iranian attackThe crew of a ship damaged off the coast of Oman had abandoned the vessel, British maritime agency UKMTO reported Sunday, an attack the United States blamed on Iran.“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.Iran had said earlier it struck and stopped a ship in the Strait of Hormuz for ignoring repeated instructions to use an approved route.-AFPJuly 12, 2026 07:31 U.S. delegation in Lebanon to discuss Israel's 'pilot zone' withdrawal: official A U.S. military delegation met with Lebanon’s army in Beirut to discuss the implementation of Israel’s withdrawal from a “pilot zone” in occupied territory, a Lebanese military official told AFP.Under a framework agreement reached on June 26, Israel will gradually withdraw from areas of southern Lebanon where it has deployed troops to fight Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shia movement.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.”-AFPJuly 12, 2026 07:05 U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after container ship hit in HormuzIran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday “until further notice” after firing on a vessel it said was taking an unauthorised route, prompting U.S. retaliatory strikes that further undermine an already shaky ceasefire.Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Sunday they struck and stopped a vessel ignoring repeated instructions to use an approved shipping corridor, according to a statement carried by state news agency IRNA.U.S. military says it is striking Iran in response to attack on civilian vessel in Strait of HormuzU.S. military strikes Iran in retaliation for attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions.July 12, 2026 07:05 Iran says situation in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask is calmIran’s state media says the current situation in Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask reported to be calm-Reuters Published - July 12, 2026 07:05 am IST
