Published on
14/07/2026 - 14:17 GMT+2
The conflict between the United States and Iran escalated sharply overnight, with attacks on commercial shipping, renewed military operations and growing fears the fighting could spread across the Gulf.
The biggest development came in the Strait of Hormuz, where the United Arab Emirates says two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the strategic waterway.
One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after both vessels caught fire. The UAE's Ministry of Defense described the strike as 'a clear breach of international law' and said it reserved the right to take any measures necessary to protect its interests.
