Middle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran
While tankers hit the Strait of Hormuz, the USA launched new attacks on Iran
Welcome to our ongoing live coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.
WE strike for the third night in a row Iranian Two tankers were opened fire on Monday Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump He said Washington would restart the blockade of Iranian ships Bay and would keep the strategic waterway open, but for a fee.
US Central Command He said that Iran started the attacks on the president’s instructions immediately after saying “they will be hit very hard tonight and we will hit them hard tomorrow” and later said that the United States attacked Iranian capabilities in the strait.
After a short while, United Arab Emirates Iran’s cruise missiles hit two Emirati oil tankers as they passed through the southern lane of the vital energy transit route, officials said Oman One crew member killed and eight injured in territorial waters.
While the US-Iran memorandum of understanding fell apart last week after the fight flared up again between them, Trump claimed that the strait was open and would remain open “with or without Iran.” The president also announced that the United States would begin charging fees to ships passing through the waterway, claiming a 20% fee would be charged “for all necessary expenses” to ensure the safety and security of ships.
Iran’s top joint military command has said the United States has no role in determining the future of the strait and will not be allowed to intervene. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi He said on
In other developments:
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Iranian media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran’s Kish and Qeshm islands, and Abu Musa Island in the Gulf. Immediately after the US military announced that attacks on Iran would be renewed.
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US Central Command said the US military began preparing again to blockade ships going to and leaving Iranian ports as of 16:00 on Tuesday. After Trump’s statement.
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Oil prices increased by 2 percent to the highest level in the last four weeks At a time when uncertainties regarding the energy flow through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing. Brent crude futures rose 2% to $84.98 per barrel as of 00:51 GMT Tuesday, while US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.1% to $79.79. Brent crude oil rose 9.6% in the previous session, recording its biggest daily gain since May 2020.
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) Strait of Hormuz “Should remain exempt from all kinds of fees and chargesIn accordance with international law”.
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The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the air defense was related to ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthis into the kingdom’s southern region.Tensions increased after the attack on Sanaa airport. The Houthis had previously said that Saudi Arabia launched an attack on the airport in Yemen’s capital. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it wanted to prevent the Iranian plane from landing. The Houthis had previously warned that the attacks would end an unofficial ceasefire between the two sides that has been in place since 2022.
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Stocks fall, oil hits one-month high High in Asian trading on Tuesday Donald Trump He said the US would restart the blockade Iranian transport Strait of Hormuz.
Posts on: Taiwan And South Korea was hit particularly hard of japan The Nikkei 225 fell 0.8%.
Brent crude futures It rose 1.7% to $84.72 per barrel, after reaching its highest point since mid-June at $85.64. Markets were also shaken by comments from the US federal reserve governor on Monday. Christopher Waller, He said the central bank may need to raise interest rates “in the near term” if data shows inflation continues well above the 2 percent target.
Iranian replied to Latest attacks of the USA With attacks targeting US bases bahrain. This was the third day in a row that Iran retaliated against Gulf countries after the US attacked its facilities.
Early Tuesday, Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens twice, urging people to take shelter. No statement was made as to whether there was any damage or loss of life in the attack.
Iran’s revolutionary guards He claimed that a US Patriot radar, a fifth fleet air control radar and other systems were hit in Bahrain, but there was no independent confirmation.
Just over an hour ago, U.S. Central Command said the military had completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran.
He said in a statement Published on X:
During the five-hour mission, US forces successfully struck military targets across Iran, including Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa and Bandar Abbas to further weaken Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.
Centcom said it targeted “Iran’s coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and maritime capabilities.”
The report also noted that more than 50,000 US troops are currently deployed in the Middle East.
While tankers hit the Strait of Hormuz, the USA launched new attacks on Iran
Welcome to our ongoing live coverage of the crisis in the Middle East.
WE strike for the third night in a row Iranian Two tankers were opened fire on Monday Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump He said Washington would restart the blockade of Iranian ships Bay and would keep the strategic waterway open, but for a fee.
US Central Command He said that Iran started the attacks on the president’s instructions immediately after saying “they will be hit very hard tonight and we will hit them hard tomorrow” and later said that the United States attacked Iranian capabilities in the strait.
After a short while, United Arab Emirates Iran’s cruise missiles hit two Emirati oil tankers as they passed through the southern lane of the vital energy transit route, officials said Oman One crew member died and eight people were injured in the incident, which occurred in territorial waters.
While the US-Iran memorandum of understanding fell apart last week after the fight flared up again between them, Trump claimed that the strait was open and would remain open “with or without Iran.” The president also announced that the United States would begin charging fees to ships passing through the waterway, claiming a 20% fee would be charged “for all necessary expenses” to ensure the safety and security of ships.
Iran’s top joint military command has said the United States has no role in determining the future of the strait and will not be allowed to intervene. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi He said on
In other developments:
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Iranian media reported explosions in the port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran’s Kish and Qeshm islands, and Abu Musa Island in the Gulf. Immediately after the US military announced that attacks on Iran would be renewed.
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US Central Command said the US military began preparing again to blockade ships going to and leaving Iranian ports as of 16:00 on Tuesday. After Trump’s statement.
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Oil prices increased by 2 percent to the highest level in the last four weeks At a time when uncertainties regarding the energy flow through the Strait of Hormuz are increasing. Brent crude futures rose 2% to $84.98 per barrel as of 00:51 GMT Tuesday, while US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 2.1% to $79.79. Brent crude oil rose 9.6% in the previous session, recording its biggest daily gain since May 2020.
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International Maritime Organization (IMO) Strait of Hormuz “Should remain exempt from all kinds of fees and chargesIn accordance with international law”.
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The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said the air defense was related to ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s pro-Iranian Houthis into the kingdom’s southern region.Tensions increased after the attack on Sanaa airport. The Houthis had previously said that Saudi Arabia launched an attack on the airport in Yemen’s capital. The Saudi-backed Yemeni government claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it wanted to prevent the Iranian plane from landing. The Houthis had previously warned that the attacks would end an unofficial ceasefire between the two sides that has been in place since 2022.
