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Iranian cargo vessel struck near Qeshm Island as Oman delays Tehran-Gulf talks

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, killing one person and wounding four, Iranian state media said. Tehran blamed a “terrorist enemy” for the attack, which came as threats to shipping intensified around the Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb straits.

France 24

Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and injuring four, Iranian state media reported. The attack came as Tehran postponed a meeting with Gulf states on managing shipping through the strategic waterway, amid heightened regional tensions and continued attacks on vessels.

The Economic Times

Iran oil spill: the war is leaving environmental scars that ceasefires cannot heal

Oil slicks moving along Iran’s southern coast have reached the Hara mangrove forests of Qeshm Island. Iranian authorities say the extent of the contamination is still being assessed and the source of the oil pollution has not yet been established. But several oil spills have been detected in the region…

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Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coast

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores points to a foreign bulk carrier. Iran demands compensation for extensive environmental damage over decades. The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US conditions are met. Commercial shipping continues under tight security amid…

The Economic Times

Iran favours dialogue, will not be forced to surrender: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended signing an MoU with the US to end the war, asserting Iran will not be forced to surrender. Meanwhile, two explosions were reported on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz following military actions against "hostile enemy targets," with investigations currently underway.

The Economic Times

2,000-pound US bomb hits Iran family home; Centcom says 'we never target civilians'

A US airstrike on Iran’s Qeshm Island struck a family home, according to Iranian officials and an analysis by The New York Times of available footage.

The Times of India

Iran claims to destroy three F-35 jets, damage 3 more in Jordan after US attack

Iran stated it destroyed three US F-35 jets at Jordan's Al-Azraq Air Base. This action was a direct response to American airstrikes on Qeshm Island. US Central Command confirmed large-scale strikes against IRGC targets inside Iran. These strikes aimed to diminish threats posed by Iran and its proxies.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iranian weapons and boats near Hormuz, Axios reports

United States forces conducted strikes on Iranian missile and air defence systems. US forces also targeted Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps small boats near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported that enemy missiles struck Qeshm Island without casualties. These events represent a recent escalation in the strategic waterway. The waterway is…

The Economic Times

US, Iran exchange air strikes after Trump accuses Tehran of downing army helicopter

The US military said on Tuesday it carried out strikes on Iran after an Army helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident President Donald Trump blamed on Tehran. Iran denied responsibility and vowed to respond. Washington called the attacks a “proportional response", while Iranian media reported explosions on…

France 24

US unveils video of retaliatory strikes following interception of six Iranian missiles over Gulf

US forces struck Iranian radar sites in Goruk and Qeshm Island. This followed Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting maritime shipping. Six Iranian ballistic missiles were shot down. The US dismissed Iranian claims of hitting American naval infrastructure. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Iranian drone attack causes heavy damage to Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes

Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain.

Euronews

One killed and 63 hurt in Iran attack on Kuwait airport as Trump says ceasefire talks ongoing

US and Iran exchange more strikes but Trump says he is not looking to escalate and there is no need for boots on the ground

The Guardian - UK

US military says it has 'defeated' Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf

US forces repelled Iranian missile and drone assaults in the Gulf. Self-defense strikes targeted Qeshm Island. Iran's claims of hitting US Navy bases were denied. Kuwait reported intercepting hostile attacks. US also downed drones aimed at civilian ships. A ceasefire remains in place, but talks for a permanent end to…

The Economic Times

Hezbollah launches cross-border attack as Israeli strikes kill nine in Lebanon

Lebanon's Hezbollah said it had attacked troops in northern Israel on Wednesday, as Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, dampening hopes for an end to the cycle of violence. US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he had brokered a deal that Lebanon said would halt…

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US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says ceasefire holds

The US military said it struck Iranian targets in self-defence but that it does not seek escalation. Iran said it launched missiles at "enemy" forces in the waterway after a claimed US attack on an oil tanker, and reported shooting down several drones.

The Times of India

Iran navy says it shot down US MQ9 drone over Qeshm Island, shares video

Iran on Tuesday claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 drone flying over its territory, as it shared a video.

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