US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The US-Israel-Iran war entered another tense phase on Wednesday as maritime security concerns intensified around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Saudi shipping company Bahri said two Filipino seafarers were killed in a security incident involving its vessel SIDR while it was transiting the waterway on August 31.
The development came as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said two tankers had struck naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz and were forced to stop their voyages. The reports add to growing concerns over commercial shipping through the key energy route.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: 2 Filipino Seafarers Killed In Bahri Vessel Incident
Bahri said the two Filipino crew members died during a security incident involving the Saudi vessel SIDR on August 31. The company did not provide additional details about what caused the incident. Bahri said it was coordinating with relevant authorities and monitoring developments surrounding the situation.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) had earlier reported that a tanker was struck by three unknown projectiles while operating in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported that the SIDR was among two tankers carrying Saudi crude that came under attack by unidentified projectiles on Monday.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: IRGC Says Two Tankers Hit Naval Mines
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said two tankers had hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. The vessels reportedly stopped their voyages following the incidents.
The claim has added another layer to the maritime security crisis surrounding the waterway, where commercial traffic has already fallen sharply amid the wider US-Iran conflict.
Reuters reported that only four commodity vessels transited the Strait on Tuesday, compared with a 10-day average of around 13. The figures are preliminary because some ships may switch off their tracking systems during voyages.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran Denies China Linked Ghalibaf Visit To Hormuz Reopening
Separately, Iran denied reports that China had linked a proposed visit by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to conditions involving the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s special representative for China affairs rejected claims that Beijing had made the visit conditional on reopening the waterway or resolving Tehran’s disputes with Saudi Arabia and the United States.
The denial followed comments attributed to reformist politician Hossein Marashi, who claimed China had asked Iran to reopen the Strait, refrain from collecting fees and address its disputes with Saudi Arabia and Washington before Ghalibaf’s visit.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: US Strikes In Khuzestan Reportedly Kill Seven
The conflict also intensified on the ground. Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency reported that US missile strikes hit three locations in Khuzestan province, killing seven people and injuring eight. A provincial security official was cited as describing the casualties as seven dead and eight injured.
The casualty figures were reported by Iranian authorities and could not be independently verified from the information available.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Houthis Condemn US Strikes
The Houthi-run Foreign Ministry in Sanaa condemned the US attacks and expressed support for Tehran.
It also warned countries hosting US forces of possible repercussions and said Iran had a right to respond under international law. The statement further warned countries allowing their territory to be used for US strikes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Says US Has ‘Almost Total Control’ Of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Washington had “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz and described Iran’s economy as “totally collapsing.” Trump also questioned when Iranians would rise up against their government.
The latest remarks came amid renewed US-Iranian military exchanges. Reuters reported that US forces had carried out strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets including air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets, mine-laying capabilities and communications facilities.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Strait Of Hormuz Remains Key Flashpoint
The Strait of Hormuz has become one of the central flashpoints in the conflict because of its importance to global energy shipments. Reuters reported that about one-fifth of global oil shipments passed through the waterway before the war disrupted traffic.
The latest attacks, reports of mines and sharply reduced vessel traffic have increased concerns for shipping companies, energy markets and countries dependent on Gulf oil and gas supplies.
Oil prices have also remained elevated as traders assess the risk of further disruptions. Reuters reported that Brent crude was around $94.76 a barrel on Wednesday after earlier reaching its highest level since July 24.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What Happens Next?
The security situation around the Strait of Hormuz is likely to remain closely watched as military activity between the United States and Iran continues. Any further attacks on commercial vessels, confirmed mine incidents or restrictions on navigation could increase pressure on global energy supplies and shipping costs. For now, the circumstances surrounding the deaths aboard SIDR and the reported mine incidents remain under investigation, while authorities and maritime operators continue monitoring developments.
