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TASS reports multiple explosions across Iranian cities and islands, with CENTCOM confirming strikes against Iran. An IRGC serviceman was killed in a drone attack, and Iran has reportedly begun attacks on US targets.
Qatar and Oman are intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation between the US and Iran, with talks held in Tehran and a Qatari official confirming a special communication channel to manage Strait of Hormuz tensions.
European countries are reportedly considering voluntary payments for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz, with proposals for the International Maritime Organization to regulate the fees. The reports indicate Oman has drafted a proposal in cooperation with UK lawyers, while the US continues to advocate for free passage.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was struck, saying the waterway will remain closed until the end of US interference in the region. The US had previously demanded Iran open the strait, according to officials.
According to CBS News, no US negotiators attended consultations on Iran in Oman on July 11, with the US engaging remotely with Omani and Qatari counterparts. The talks follow renewed US airstrikes on Iran and Iranian strikes on US bases, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the US and Israel for the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in February's strikes. The vow comes amid escalating threats between Washington and Tehran, with the US demanding Iran open the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian diplomats shuttling to regional talks.
President Donald Trump warned that the US would 'completely decimate' Iran if it attempted to assassinate him, while Iran's new supreme leader vowed revenge for the killing of his father. The escalating rhetoric follows renewed exchanges of fire in the Middle East conflict, with Qatari mediators reportedly working to de-escalate tensions.
President Donald Trump allowed a landmark bipartisan housing bill to become law without his signature, citing protest over stalled voter ID legislation. The bill, which includes measures to ease construction and limit institutional investors, takes effect automatically.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to avenge his father's death and pursue legal cases against the US and Israel over alleged war crimes, while US President Donald Trump threatens further strikes. The statements come amid heightened tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and a fragile ceasefire.
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed to avenge the assassination of his predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a statement that also threatened the killers. The pledge comes amid conflicting reports over whether Tehran has sought to resume negotiations with the US, with Iranian media disputing claims that a request was made.
US President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Saturday, saying 1,000 missiles are locked and loaded, after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing. The threat follows Israeli warnings of an Iranian assassination plot and comes amid ongoing US airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory fire across West Asia.
Unnamed US officials have asked Iran to publicly vow to end attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while President Trump levies new threats. Iran says it has kept its ceasefire commitments, and both sides trade accusations of violating the memorandum of understanding.
The US is demanding that Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and commit to halting attacks on commercial vessels, amid ongoing talks and a fragile ceasefire. Reports indicate Tehran privately acknowledged the shootings were a mistake, blaming a rogue group, while Iran's foreign minister discussed safe passage mechanisms with Oman.
Cuba's national grid collapsed for the second time in five days, leaving millions without power. The outage, attributed to infrastructure woes and a US oil blockade, marks the ninth island-wide blackout since 2024.
US President Donald Trump said Washington agreed to Iran's request to continue talks, but stressed the ceasefire is over. The announcement follows an exchange of strikes this week and comes as Qatari mediators visit Tehran. Iranian state media denied any request for talks was made.
TASS, citing sources in Middle East air traffic control, reports US Navy aircraft, including a Boeing E-3B Sentry and refueling tankers, have been detected over the Persian Gulf near Iranian-controlled airspace. The report comes amid heightened tensions following the collapse of a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Burundi is interested in Russian technical assistance for building small nuclear power plants, with a memorandum signed with Rosatom and training underway. Talks in Bujumbura also covered hydropower projects, chemical plant investments, and alternative financing amid Western sanctions affecting goods transit.
US President Donald Trump says Iran has asked to continue negotiations but the June ceasefire is 'over', as both sides trade attacks over the Strait of Hormuz. A Qatari delegation visits Tehran to de-escalate, while oil prices remain volatile.
President Donald Trump said the US has agreed to continue negotiations with Iran after Tehran requested talks, but declared the June ceasefire over. The announcement follows a week of exchanged strikes and a Qatari mediation visit to Tehran, amid Iranian officials' expressions of 'zero trust' in Washington.
Iran's top security official has warned that attacks on Iranian infrastructure will be met with retaliation, following reports that the US is considering strikes on Iranian facilities. Tensions have escalated since the US resumed airstrikes on July 8 amid disputes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Qatar mediating talks.