US-Iran War News Live Updates: Era Of One-sided Deals Over, Says Ghalibaf As Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz After US Strikes
Iran has announced the closure Strait of Hormux closure as tensions escalate in teh region. Get all US-Iran War news live updates here.
Tensions between United States and Iran escalate again, with Tehran announcing Strait of Hormuz closure following latest round of attacks. US forces launched third round of strikes against Iran following an alleged attack on Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Following the attack, the US Central Command claimed that a civilian crew member went missing and the vessel was not able to continue the journey due to an onboard fire and significant engineroom damage.
"U.S. Central Command forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz," the US forces said on X.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies At 74
In a separate development, Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has passed away at the age of 74.
“With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late – may God have mercy on him – His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning,” the Amiri Diwan said in a statement on Sunday.
(Source: Al Jazeera)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Attacks Oman's Duqm Port
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that it has laumched out a “heavy and surprise” attack on logistics support centres and refuelling platforms linked to US aircraft carriers at the Duqm port in Oman.
(Source: IRGC)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Bahrain Warns Residents
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior urges residents remain calm and head to the nearest safe place as tensions in the region escalate.
تم إطلاق صافرة الإنذار، نرجو من المواطنين والمقيمين الهدوء والتوجه لأقرب مكان آمن ومتابعة الأخبار عبر القنوات الرسمية.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) July 12, 2026
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Era Of One-Sided Deals Over, Says Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf
The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking. pic.twitter.com/B97ogCYGaj
— محمدباقر قالیباف | MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) July 12, 2026
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Kuwait's Warning
The Kuwaiti Army, in a post on X warned residents to follow security and safety instructions issued by authorities as tensions in the region escalate.
The post read, "The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks. Everyone is requested to adhere to the security and safety instructions issued by the competent authorities."
تتصدى حالياً القوات المسلحة لأهداف جوية معادية داخل المجال الجوي الكويتي.
— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) July 12, 2026
تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.
يرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة.#الجيش_الكويتي pic.twitter.com/p5o4B3Q1cG
US-Iran War News Live Updates: UAE Responds To Threats
The UAE said its air defence systems were engaging with fresh missile and drone threats on early Sunday morning, July 12. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) alerted residents early morning, urging them to report any debris or incident to 999. This alert comes two months after the first nationwide emergency warning issued since May 4.
(Source: Khaleej Times)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Central Command Finishes Strikes, Hits 140 Iranian Targets
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 12, 2026
US-Iran War News Live Updates: UAE Warns Public Against Drone Attacks
The United Arab Emirates has alerted the public of an incoming missile and drone attack as explosions could be heard in nearby Qatar. A missile alert was heard in Qatar shortly after the blasts. Missile alerts were also heard in Bahrain, an island kingdom in the Persian Gulf home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.
(Source: AP)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran Announces Strait Of Hormuz Closure
IRGC Navy announced, the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice and no vessel will be permitted to transit citing insecurity caused by the unlawful intervention of foreign forces.
🔴 Strait of Hormuz Closed
— Iran In Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) July 11, 2026
🔹 IRGC Navy: In light of insecurity caused by the unlawful intervention of foreign forces, the Strait of Hormuz is hereby closed until further notice and until the cessation of U.S. interventions in the region. No vessel shall be permitted to transit.…
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