LIVEOil prices jump 7% as latest military strikes fuel fears of supply disruptions.Last updated: July 30, 2026 | 09:17Gulf News ReportDonald TrumpIsraelIranAmericaPalestineUS-Israel-Iran warX / CENTCOMThe United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran attacked a base hosting American troops in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in the conflict. President Donald Trump vowed to respond "very hard" as explosions were reported in Iran, including on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz and in Khuzestan province. The latest military action has rattled global markets, sending oil prices up about 7% amid fears of supply disruptions. Follow our live updates for the latest developments, regional reactions and market impact.09:02 AM, 30 July 2026US strike kills three in Qeshm: Iranian mediaA US attack killed three people, including a two-year-old, on Iran's Qeshm island, the Fars news agency reported on Thursday after the US military said it wrapped up a heavy wave of strikes."A US attack on a residential home in the Chah Tangu neighbourhood of Qeshm killed three members of a family: the father, the mother, and their 2-year-old child," Fars reported citing the Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, adding that two other children were injured.08:43 AM, 30 July 2026Jordan intercepts threat, no casualties reportedJordan’s Armed Forces said they successfully thwarted an attempt to target areas inside the Kingdom, with interception measures carried out with efficiency and professionalism.The military confirmed that no casualties were reported following the incident, adding that its forces remain prepared to respond to any threats targeting Jordan’s security and sovereignty.06:39 AM, 30 July 2026US completes 'heavy wave' of strikes on Iran US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it carried out a heavy wave of strikes on dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets across Iran in retaliation for Tehran's attempted ballistic missile attack on American forces a day earlier. The strikes targeted military command centres, missile and drone facilities, coastal defence sites and maritime capabilities to reduce threats to US forces, commercial shipping and Gulf allies. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here05:30 AM, 30 July 2026Attacks reported around Iran's Qeshm island, Abadan city: Iranian mediaThe US military struck locations around Iran's Qeshm island and Abadan city, Iranian media reported on Thursday citing regional authorities, as American attacks resumed after a lull."At 04:00 am (0030 GMT) a point near Qeshm was attacked by the American enemy military," said Ahmad Nafisi, the deputy governor of the southern Hormozgan province, according to news agency Mehr."Points around Abadan city were attacked by missiles by the terrorist enemy of America," the Fars news agency reported, citing the deputy governor of Khuzestan.04:36 AM, 30 July 20264 IRGC members, 20 PMF fighters killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes: Iranian media US and Saudi forces launched joint strikes targeting Iran-backed groups across Iraq. The operation destroyed logistics and weapons sites, killing at least four IRGC members and 20 PMF fighters. Washington and Riyadh cited recent drone attacks on US troops and Saudi oil infrastructure as the reason for the bombardment.04:20 AM, 30 July 2026US airstrikes hit Iran right now — spark fears of wider warThe US military is carrying out airstrikes in Iran, according to a report Wednesday by Axios citing a US official, amid a weeks-long escalation of hostilities centred on control of the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as part of an ongoing US campaign of strikes against Iranian military targets that has stretched for multiple consecutive nights in recent weeks. US Central Command has repeatedly described the operations as efforts to degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping and threaten navigation in the vital waterway. Tensions have surged over Iran's attempts to assert greater control over the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of global oil trade. Iran has targeted commercial vessels, including US-escorted tankers, prompting US retaliation with airstrikes on Iranian air defenses, missile sites, ports, command centers and infrastructure such as bridges. President Donald Trump has warned of expanded strikes on Iranian infrastructure if attacks on shipping continue, while both sides have engaged in tit-for-tat actions, including Iranian missile launches toward U.S. positions in the region. A fragile pause in strikes was reported earlier, but exchanges have continued. No immediate confirmation or details on the latest strikes were available from US Central Command or the White House in the hours following the Axios report. Iranian state media has previously reported civilian casualties and damage from US operations, claims the US has denied, saying strikes target military assets. The conflict risks broader regional instability and disruptions to global energy markets.04:09 AM, 30 July 2026Trump says US to 'hit Iran hard'US President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and again drew in the Islamic republic's proxies.The warning came after a lull in the fighting -- which had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations -- appeared to end, sending oil prices jumping five percent over fears of disruptions to global supplies.On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United States announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while US ally Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of a truce violation. For two days, the world's biggest oil exporter Saudi Arabia has reported drone attacks targeting crude facilities that it blamed on Iraqi armed groups allied with Tehran.Iran meanwhile launched missiles at US ally Jordan, with Iranian state media later reporting an American attack near the Islamic republic's border with Iraq.Trump told Fox News: "We'll be hitting them hard...We are going to beat the 'effing s' out of them."03:41 AM, 30 July 2026Houthis reportedly considering transit fees for ships using the Red Sea Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement is reportedly considering charging commercial vessels transit fees to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, one of the world's most important maritime chokepoints linking the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden and, ultimately, the Suez Canal. The proposal is still under discussion and has not yet been formally implemented, according to sources familiar with the matter. According to latest news report, the Houthis are discussing charging commercial ships for passage through the southern Red Sea, establishing a regulatory authority to administer the fees, reportedly with assistance from Iranian advisers, and potentially exempting Chinese-flagged or China-linked vessels following diplomatic contacts between Beijing and the Houthis. The Bab al-Mandab Strait is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. An estimated 10-15% of global seaborne trade and a significant share of oil and liquefied natural gas shipments normally transit this route. Any additional costs, restrictions, or security risks could:03:38 AM, 30 July 2026Trump says he would be 'quite disappointed' if China sells weapons to IranUS President Donald Trump stated he would be "quite disappointed" if China supplied weapons to Iran. Reaffirming Chinese President Xi Jinping's explicit promise that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran, Trump described reports of Iran receiving up to 400 Chinese shoulder-fired missiles as "surprising".12:10 AM, 30 July 2026US says it has redirected 20 vessels under Iran blockade