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Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missile and drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to continued US airstrikes, escalating the conflict as diplomatic efforts falter. Both sides accuse each other of violating the truce, while Gulf states condemn the attacks and the UN Security Council convenes.
The United States conducted military strikes on multiple targets in Iran after a series of attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which Washington says violated a ceasefire agreement. President Trump warned of further action if Iran continues to violate the ceasefire, while Iranian officials defended their actions as 'ceasefire management.'
The United States has launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, citing continued Iranian attacks on commercial shipping. Iranian media report explosions in several coastal cities, and Iran's foreign ministry has condemned the strikes as a violation of the June memorandum of understanding. At least 14 people have been killed in the attacks over the past two days, according to Iranian authorities.
The United States has conducted new strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz, citing continued aggression against commercial shipping. Iran reported explosions near Sirik and a village on Qeshm Island, and accused the US of violating a memorandum of understanding. The strikes follow an exchange of fire and come despite a ceasefire that took effect on April 8.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has dismissed US statements about a direct military communication line in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran and Washington continue to talk through political channels, according to Iranian officials.
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The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes in the Gulf region, with Washington responding to an alleged Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship and Tehran retaliating against US targets. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire agreed in mid-June, though reports indicate both sides have agreed to halt attacks and meet in Qatar for talks.
The US has bombed Iran for a second day, targeting Sirik, Bandar-e Lengeh, and Qeshm Island, following a drone attack on a commercial vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said the attack violated the ceasefire, while the British military reported a vessel hit by a projectile off Oman. Air raid sirens blared in Bahrain as Kuwait's military responded to hostile missile and drone threats.
The US military has launched fresh strikes on Iran following President Trump's accusation that Tehran carried out a drone attack on a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident has raised regional tensions, prompting a pause in a UN-coordinated evacuation of seafarers. Iran has responded that passage through the strait must be coordinated with its authorities.
The government of Pakistan has decided to keep petrol and high-speed diesel prices unchanged at Rs299.50 and Rs311.47 per litre, respectively, for the coming week. Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik defended the decision, citing international oil price trends, while critics from opposition parties and a former governor questioned why relief was not passed on to consumers.
Reports indicate Oman is considering fees for services related to passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though its foreign minister says no transit fees are planned. The US has reportedly threatened sanctions, and regional concerns persist over a possible joint Omani-Iranian toll system.
The UN's International Maritime Organization has temporarily paused its evacuation of stranded vessels from the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked. Iran has criticised the plan, while the IMO works with countries to resume operations.
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a 'foolish violation' of the ceasefire after a drone struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN's shipping agency paused plans to evacuate stranded sailors, and oil prices fell sharply.
The February 2026 US-Israel attack on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation have put the UAE's AI infrastructure under direct threat, delaying hardware and raising concerns about undersea cables. Despite this, analysts argue the country's fundamentals for AI development remain strong, though questions about the depth and quality of its ecosystem persist.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reports that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has reached about 50% of pre-war levels, but accuses the US of disrupting the recovery. TASS data shows 54 vessels crossed on June 25, followed by a decline over the next three days.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said Iran's pledge not to build nuclear weapons requires a 'very strong' verification system, as the US and Iran negotiate a permanent settlement. The nuclear programme remains a key sticking point, with contrasting information on UN inspectors' access and an uncertain fate for Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
Iran's foreign ministry has condemned a joint statement by the US secretary of state and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers, calling it 'interventionist, irresponsible and provocative'. Tehran dismissed US security commitments as rhetoric, rejected accusations over its nuclear and missile programs, and urged regional states to prevent third parties from using their territory against Iran.
Despite a preliminary US-Iran accord that includes a ceasefire and oil export waivers, Chinese businesses in the Gulf remain cautious. Analysts note that while oil prices have dropped, the deal's temporary nature and unresolved sanctions keep many traders from committing to long-term plans.