US Israel Iran War Latest News: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday said it carried out strikes that disabled two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the vessels had ignored repeated warnings, switched off their navigation systems and were involved in what it described as illegal activities. The announcement came shortly after the United Arab Emirates accused Iran of launching cruise missile attacks on two UAE-flagged tankers, an incident that reportedly killed one Indian crew member and injured eight others.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: IRGC Says Tankers Ignored Repeated Warnings
In an official statement, the IRGC claimed the vessels had entered a restricted area despite repeated instructions from Iranian authorities. The force said, “A few hours ago, the child-killing U.S. military, which has not learned from its repeated failures, attempted to guide several vessels through an illegal route. Two oil tankers involved in illegal activities, which were deceived by the United States, turned off their navigation systems, ignored repeated warnings from the Strait of Hormuz security control centre, and endangered navigation by passing through a minefield. These vessels were targeted and disabled.” Iran alleged that the ships posed a threat to navigation safety after crossing through a minefield and blamed the United States for directing them along what it described as an unlawful route.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Iran Warns Against Cooperation With the US
The IRGC also warned regional countries and shipping operators against cooperating with the United States in the Strait of Hormuz. The statement said, “The IRGC Navy announces to everyone that cooperation with the aggressor enemy, which has come from thousands of kilometres away to violate the rights of the people of the region, will only result in regret, damage, and delays in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as well as creating an energy crisis in the world. There is no benefit to passing through the minefield.” Iran argued that any cooperation with Washington would worsen the ongoing crisis and further delay the reopening of the strategically important shipping route.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: UAE Says Cruise Missile Attack Killed Indian Crew Member
Earlier in the day, the UAE Ministry of Defence accused Iran of firing cruise missiles at two UAE national vessels the Mombasa oil tanker and the Al Bahiyah LNG tanker. According to the ministry, both ships were travelling through the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz within Omani territorial waters when they came under attack. The ministry said one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa lost his life, while eight others were injured. Four of those injured were reported to be in serious condition. The missile strikes also sparked fires on both vessels and caused significant material damage, although authorities later confirmed that the blazes had been brought under control.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: UAE Calls Attack a Breach of International Law
The UAE strongly condemned the strikes, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. In its statement, the Defence Ministry said, “The Ministry of Defence condemned this flagrant attack, describing it as a grave violation and a clear breach of international law that threatens regional security and stability.” The ministry added that the UAE reserves the right to respond to the incident and take all necessary measures to safeguard its territory, citizens and residents. It also noted that the attack “also caused material damage… as a result of fires breaking out on board” both tankers.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Iran Rejects US Role in Strait of Hormuz
Before the latest strike, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters had warned that it would not allow the United States to influence or control operations in the Strait of Hormuz. The spokesperson said, “The United States interference in the Management of the Strait of Hormuz has seriously jeopardised Regional Security and International Trade. The United States shall never be allowed to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Leaders of Regional Nations are warned that any co-operation with the United States constitutes an Act of War against Iran.” Iran maintained that US involvement in the strategic waterway threatens both regional security and global trade.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Gulf Tensions Continue to Rise
The latest exchange marks another major escalation in the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The incident comes after renewed US military strikes on Iranian targets, adding to fears of a wider regional conflict. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes, carrying nearly one-fifth of global oil shipments. The latest confrontation has renewed concerns about the safety of commercial shipping, potential disruptions to energy supplies and further volatility in global oil markets.
