US-Iran War Live Updates: With the US-Iran conflict crossing two-month mark, President Trump issued fresh threat saying that Tehran will be targeted if it attacks American ships.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, "Iran will be 'blown off' if attacks US ships."
Following a four-week fragile ceasefire, the US and Iran exchanged fire in the Middle East on Monday that also drew in the United Arab Emirates, raising calls for renewed strikes on Iranian targets, Bloomberg reported.
Earlier, Fujairah Media office in the UAE said that Iran had carried out aerial attacks which triggered a fire in the oil industrial zone. Additionally, Al Jazeera, quoting the UAE Ministry of Defense, said that four cruise missiles were heading towards the country's territory from the direction of Iran had been detected.
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US Iran War Live Updates: PM Modi's First Reaction On Fujairah Attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticised the attack in UAE's Fujairah, which injured three Indian nationals. In a post on X, he said, "Strongly condemn the attacks on the UAE that resulted in injuries to three Indian nationals. Targeting civilians and infrastructure is unacceptable."
PM Modi added, "India stands in firm solidarity with the UAE and reiterates its support for the peaceful resolution of all issues through dialogue and diplomacy. Ensuring safe and unimpeded navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is vital for enduring regional peace, stability and global energy security."
US Iran War Live Updates: Who Will Benefit From Continued US-Iran Tensions?
It is expected that China will benefit greatly with US and Iran conflict continues, without any resolution, while Beijing is focused on "playing the long game," Al Jazeera reported citing former CIA analyst John Nixon.
US Iran War Live Updates: Fire Breaks Out In Iran's Dayyer
According to Iranian media, fire broke out in several commercial ships in a dock at Dayyer located in Southern port of Iran. The cause of the incident remains unknown so far.
US Iran War Live Updates: Three Indians Injured In Fujairah Attack
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said, "The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable. We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians. India continues to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation, so that peace and stability may be restored across West Asia. We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues."
US Iran War Live Updates: Crude Price Jumps
Oil prices surge following renewed tensions between US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose nearly 6% trading at around $114 a barrel.
US Iran War Live Updates: South Korea To Investigate Fire On Vessel In Hormuz
South Korean foreign ministry said that the reason for fire on its vessel in the Strait of Hormuz will be known after the ship is brought to the port.
“The exact cause of the accident would be figured out after the vessel is towed and its damage is assessed,” the Reuters news agency quoted the ministry as saying.
US Iran War Live Updates: F-16 Fighter Aircrafts Used In Project Freedom
US Central Command (CENTCOM) in a post on X said, "U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter aircraft are among more than 100 land and sea-based aircraft supporting Project Freedom. During the defensive operation, these advanced warfighting platforms are helping to protect U.S. forces and defend commercial shipping."
US Iran War Live Updates: No Military Solution To Political Crisis, Says Araghchi
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned both the US and the UAE against being dragged into deeper conflict by what he called "ill-wishers."
In a post on X, Araghchi said, "Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis."
He added, "As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE."
US Iran War Live Updates: US Killed Five Civilians, Claims Iran
US has killed five civilians following the alleged attack on six Iranian small boat in the Strait of Hormuz, Al Jazeera reported citing state media
A military official told Tasnim News agency that an investigation was carried out by Iranian authorities, who found that US military had “attacked and fired upon two small cargo boats carrying civilians that were moving from Khasab on the coast of Oman towards the Iranian coast”.