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US embassies urge citizens to 'consider departing' region

US embassies in Middle Eastern capitals Amman, Jerusalem, Muscat, Baghdad and Beirut on Saturday issued security warnings to citizens amid heightened tensions with Iran. “Americans in the region should consider departing or be prepared to depart,” the alerts issued on social media read. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24

Trump warns Iran will be held 'responsible' for Houthi ship attacks

President Trump warned Iran of significant military punishment for Houthi attacks. He described the Yemen-based militia as a proxy of Tehran. This warning followed Houthi claims of striking two Saudi oil tankers. The Houthis stated the vessels violated their declared naval blockade. This incident ended a year of responsible behavior…

The Economic Times

Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi tankers as US attacks on Iran widen

Attacks by Iranian-aligned Houthis in Red Sea follow Trump threats to destroy more Iranian infrastructure

The Guardian - AU

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Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran stepped up its attacks in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with sirens sounding in Bahrain and Jordan announcing it had intercepted two waves of missiles and drones.

Bangkok Post

Iran's Parliament Speaker Says He Recognizes American Tactics as Trump Orders More Strikes

Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, slammed the U.S. amid rising tensions in the region, accusing Washington of escalating the war through its actions.

Benzinga

Almost 100 troops injured in recent weeks, Pentagon admits, as Iran launches reprisals on US allies

Iran has attacked a tanker in the strait of Hormuz, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, after the US launched a tenth consecutive night of strikes

The Guardian - AU

Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to attack nuclear site as Hegseth reveals staggering cost of war

Trump says US forces will target heavily fortified Pickaxe Mountain area 'very heavily'

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Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile. Its crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat, according to UKMTO. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated two oil tankers caught fire after explosions. Rescue teams are removing crews from the affected area. Tensions have escalated in…

The Economic Times

Lebanon's army accuses Israel of firing near troops in 'pilot zone'

Lebanon's military said Tuesday that Israeli troops fired near its soldiers deploying in a so-called "pilot zone" that Israel is to withdraw from under a US-backed agreement, with Israel saying it only fired "warning shots". Meanwhile, Kuwait accused Iran of strikes against power plants and desalination plants, deploring significant damage.…

France 24

Vessel Catches Fire Near the Strait of Hormuz off Oman Amid US-Iran War Escalation: Report

A vessel reportedly caught fire on Monday near the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran following missile strikes.

Benzinga

Pirates allegedly hijack chemical tanker Asana in Gulf of Aden off Yemen

Chemical tanker ship Asana is believed to have been hijacked by armed assailants in the Gulf of Aden on Friday.

The Times of India

Family of missing Indian sailor confirms he is dead after attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz

Sailor’s family says they are awaiting his remains to complete his last rites

The Independent UK

US strikes Bushehr as Iran's parliament tables bill to control Hormuz

Four points in the port city hosting Iran's only nuclear power plant were hit by US projectiles on Tuesday, as Iran's parliament formally submitted a bill asserting Tehran's permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

India summons Iranian diplomat after sailor’s death in Strait ‌of ‌Hormuz

This marks the latest incident involving Indian seafarers caught in the escalating US-Iran conflict

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The Times of India

Container ship catches fire off Oman coast hours after US strike; British crew escapes on lifeboat

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the damaged vessel was located east of Oman and confirmed that the crew had safely evacuated. "UKMTO has been informed by military authorities and the CSO of the vessel that the crew have abandoned the vessel and are currently embarked in a…

Benzinga

Iran's Parliament Speaker Accuses US of Violating Peace Agreement, Says 'The Era of Bullying and Extortion Is Over'

Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Tuesday accused the U.S. of committing major violations of the terms agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Washington and Tehran following missile strikes.

The Times of India

Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route

Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue…

Evening Standard

London stocks mixed amid weak tech but FTSE 100 edges up

The FTSE 100 closed up 14.11 points, 0.1%, at 10,665.88.

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Euronews

Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, maritime agency says

The UKMTO maritime agency is investigating the incidents and advised vessels in the area to proceed with caution.

France 24

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says

Three tankers were struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the British military said, in a sharp escalation of attacks on commercial shipping through the vital waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

Euronews

Oil tanker hit by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, British military says

Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran as mourners threaten Trump

Thousands gathered to mourn Khamenei as Trump boasts ‘one shot’ could take all the regime’s leaders ‘out’

The Guardian - UK

Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral

IRGC warnings force ships in strait to turn back as Tehran uses passages from Qur’an to send messages to Gulf delegations

The Times of India

'Under attack by unknown assailants': British military reports fresh cargo ship attack off Yemen

Off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, a cargo ship was attacked by unidentified armed forces, prompting an urgent investigation. This alarming event is set against a backdrop of heightened threats from Houthi rebels, who have been known to target commercial shipping. Concurrently, ground battles between government forces and Houthis have…

The Economic Times

British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

A cargo ship faced an attack Sunday off Yemen's coast in the Red Sea, near Hodeida. Unknown assailants targeted the vessel, prompting an investigation. This incident follows recent threats from Houthi rebels to resume attacks on shipping. The region has seen increased maritime incidents, including piracy, impacting global trade routes.

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