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US President Donald Trump has warned of major military punishment for Iran after Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, sending Brent crude above $100 a barrel for the first time since May. International leaders, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, expressed alarm over the escalating conflict.
Iran has launched repeated attacks on Kuwait's power plants and desalination facilities, sparking fires and injuring emergency workers, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy. With Kuwait relying on desalination for 90% of its drinking water and using cogeneration for both water and power, the strikes have heightened concerns about water security. Tehran justifies the attacks by citing the US military presence in Kuwait, which hosts around 13,000 American troops.
Yemen's Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the U.S. carried out strikes on Iranian targets for a 12th consecutive night. The incidents mark an escalation in the Middle East conflict, with oil prices surging and several countries responding to threats.
The US has carried out consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, while Iran has retaliated against US assets and allies in the Gulf, including UAE-flagged oil tankers. Explosions have been reported across Iranian provinces, and oil prices have risen sharply.
The United States Central Command has rejected Iran's assertion that it controls the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that the waterway remains open for transit. Tensions have escalated with Iran's Gulf neighbors attacked and the strait's closure announced, while the US military says it has helped hundreds of ships transit since May.
South Korea's men's football team will face Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Group D at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, while the women's team will meet North Korea. The draw took place in Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday.
Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. US forces launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts, including a US-Saudi nuclear agreement, proceed amid global oil supply concerns.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will block regional oil sales if it cannot sell its own, and that the Strait of Hormuz will only open under Iranian arrangements. The threat follows renewed US and Iranian strikes, with Ghalibaf warning that strikes will be met with counterstrikes.
Iranian officials and the IRGC have warned that any US attack on Iranian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, will be met with reciprocal strikes on US and allied infrastructure across the Middle East. The warnings follow US President Donald Trump's threats to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Two Saudi crude tankers have reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats, raising fears of a second maritime chokepoint disruption for Asian buyers already affected by Strait of Hormuz tensions. Analysts warn a full closure could disrupt 7.4 million barrels per day, leaving the Suez Canal as a longer, costlier alternative.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Iran's Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, a deeply buried facility near Natanz. The site, suspected of hosting an undeclared enrichment facility, remains untouched due to its depth and perceived lack of immediate threat, according to multiple reports.
The US military has completed its 11th night of strikes on Iran, targeting aircraft hangars and drone storage sites, while Iran continues attacks on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional targets. Diplomatic efforts in Pakistan, led by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, have yet to yield a new arrangement, and the conflict has pushed oil prices higher.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is open to a diplomatic solution but accuses Iran of not being serious about talks, as US strikes continue for consecutive nights. Rubio warns Iran will 'pay a price' and reiterated the US goal of denuclearization.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far, as he seeks additional funding for the conflict. The figure marks a significant increase from previous estimates, with lawmakers questioning the cost and strategy.
US forces carried out an eleventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with air defence activity reported across Tehran. President Trump warned the campaign is "not finished," while Iran and its allies threaten further escalation across the region.
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night, targeting air defense systems and maritime assets. President Trump warned of an impending attack on an underground nuclear facility near Natanz, as the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz continues.
Persian Gulf monarchies are increasingly frustrated with the US-Iran conflict and may seek new security partnerships, while some states push for escalation and others for de-escalation, according to experts and reports cited by TASS.
As the US-Iran conflict continues, President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing multiple military options, including an expanded bombing campaign and increased troop deployments. Israeli officials warn that an intensified US campaign could prompt Tehran to retaliate directly against Israel, while the IDF maintains high readiness and close coordination with US forces.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies and trade routes through the Red Sea. The move escalates the US-Iran war and tests Saudi Arabia's strategic patience, with UN officials warning of further regional confrontation.
Democratic senators have called on President Trump to reverse his resumption of the war with Iran after three US troops were killed in Iranian strikes. With US forces launching a 10th consecutive wave of attacks, concerns grow over rising casualties and the lack of a clear strategy.