US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned US strikes on its oil tankers, calling them an overt threat to regional peace and a violation of the UN Charter. Tehran declared that its subsequent missile and drone strikes against US military bases in Jordan and several American vessels were executed strictly in “self-defence”.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: The Escalation
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US Strikes on Tankers: US Central Command confirmed it disabled five Iranian oil tankers. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the strikes were launched after unsuccessful Iranian missile attacks targeted a US warship. Washington indicated the tankers were part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network funding the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
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Iran’s Retaliation: In response, the IRGC launched retaliatory long-range missiles and drones. They targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and King Hussein Air Base in Jordan, where US forces are stationed. Jordanian authorities reported that multiple incoming missiles were successfully intercepted by their air-defence systems.
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Broader Claims: The IRGC claimed to have hit 21 US targets across the region—including bases in Bahrain and Kuwait—and downed an MQ-9 drone. However, the US military has dismissed claims that any of its warships were successfully struck, stating all such IRGC attempts failed.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Market and Regional Impact
The sudden spike in hostilities has immediately impacted global energy markets. As traffic through the critical Strait of Hormuz faces extreme disruptions and paralysis, global oil prices have surged, hitting $100 per barrel.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Updates on the Conflict
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Tankers Sunk & Blockade Action: US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that it struck and destroyed five oil carriers associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—specifically naming the M/T Kaviz, M/T Charminar, M/T Horizon 1, M/T Riesco, and M/T Derya. The US alleged these vessels belong to a “shadow fleet” funding military actions. Crews were reportedly instructed to abandon the ships before they were rendered inoperable.
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The Interceptions in Jordan: In retaliation, the IRGC fired a barrage of long-range ballistic missiles targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base (Al-Azraq) and King Hussein Air Base in Jordan. The Jordanian Armed Forces confirmed they engaged 20 ballistic missiles, successfully intercepting 18 of them, while two landed in unpopulated areas, causing no casualties.
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Expanded Maritime Restrictions: Following the strikes, the IRGC announced it is establishing a strict maritime restricted zone extending from Chabahar into portions of the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. They warned that any commercial or military vessels attempting to violate this zone would face immediate sanctions or strikes.
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Diplomatic Standoff: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington will continue to destroy Iranian oil tankers every time the IRGC attempts to strike US Navy ships. Concurrently, reports indicate that indirect peace talks mediated by Pakistan are still technically active, illustrating a volatile strategy of “negotiating while shooting”.
With the Strait of Hormuz heavily disrupted and both sides locked in tit-for-tat exchanges, global energy analysts monitor the situation as Brent crude oil prices firmly hover at $100 per barrel.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Broader Fallout
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US Stance: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking during a diplomatic trip, delivered a strict warning: “For every time they try to hit US naval ships, they’re going to lose tankers.” Concurrently, the US Treasury tightened the screws by slapping fresh sanctions on 27 Iranian commercial airlines.
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Proxy Coordination: Regional reports indicate that Iran-backed groups are coordinating broader fronts. The Houthis in Yemen claimed a massive drone and missile operation targeting Saudi Aramco assets and a southern airbase, adding further pressure on US-allied infrastructure.
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Global Energy Shock: With the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupted, global energy markets reacted instantly. Brent crude oil surged past $100 a barrel, hitting a six-week high over supply chain fears.
The most severe direct military escalation between the United States and Iran since the outbreak of their six-month-old war. Both nations have shifted from using local proxies to launching direct kinetic strikes against each other’s state assets and military personnel.
