LIVEFresh strikes, diplomatic deadlock and mounting pressure around the Strait of HormuzLast updated: August 11, 2026 | 06:26Iran Israel conflictUS-Israel-Iran warThe Middle East has seen another tense 24 hours, with fighting, political disagreements and fears of wider escalation continuing across several fronts.
In Gaza, the future of a US-backed peace plan remains uncertain. Hamas has accepted the proposal in principle, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted an immediate Israeli withdrawal, insisting that Hamas must first fully disarm. Washington says the plan is still moving forward, although major differences over its implementation remain.
In Yemen, Iran-aligned Houthi forces attacked Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery with drones, triggering a fire that Saudi authorities said was later extinguished without casualties. The Houthis also struck the port of Mocha, killing seven people and damaging infrastructure near the strategically important Bab el-Mandeb shipping route.
Meanwhile, the standoff between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz continues. Tehran says it will not reopen the vital waterway without major changes in US policy, while President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Iran for deaths and damage caused by the conflict. Follow us for real-time updates.06:19 AM, 11 August 2026Oman moves to contain oil spill after tanker ran aground
