US-Israel-Iran War Live News: The war in the Middle East between the US and Iran has entered another tense phase around the Strait of Hormuz after Iran claimed it attacked an American unmanned naval vessel. This came hours after US forces struck three Iranian oil tankers following an Iranian missile attack on US Navy vessels.
At the same time, Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi spoke with his Saudi and Turkish counterparts as regional diplomatic efforts continued. Tehran also warned that it would respond more forcefully if Washington continues attacking Iranian vessels.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: IRGC Claims Attack on US Naval Drone
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Sunday that its naval forces attacked a US unmanned surface vessel near the Strait of Hormuz.
The IRGC said the remotely operated US vessel was attempting to enter what it described as a protected area of the strategic waterway. The claim came after a fresh exchange of attacks between Washington and Tehran.
Iranian state television carried the IRGC statement. Independent confirmation of the reported damage to the US vessel was not immediately available.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Why Is the Strait of Hormuz at the Centre of the Conflict?
The Strait of Hormuz has become a key pressure point in the latest US-Iran confrontation.
The narrow waterway connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and remains critical for global energy shipments. The latest clashes have raised fresh concerns about the movement of oil tankers and commercial vessels through the area.
Both sides have accused the other of threatening shipping, while Washington has increased military and economic pressure on Tehran.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: US Strikes Three Iranian Oil Tankers
US Central Command said American forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers on Saturday.
The strikes hit the M/T Downy near Kharg Island, the M/T Stark 1 near Jask and the M/T Kylo in the Gulf of Oman. CENTCOM said the first two vessels were disabled and the third was destroyed after its crew received orders to abandon the ship.
CENTCOM also released footage showing large explosions and flames engulfing the vessels. The US military said the tankers were connected to an oil network that generated revenue for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran Claims It Targeted Ships in Hormuz
Iran later claimed that its forces targeted three oil tankers travelling through what it called an unauthorised route in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran also said it targeted three vessels affiliated with the United States in other locations. The claims followed the US strikes on Iranian tankers and the earlier Iranian missile launches against US Navy ships.
The reports could not all be independently verified immediately, underlining the difficulty of confirming battlefield claims during the rapidly changing confrontation.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran Warns of ‘More Severe’ Retaliation
Iran’s military has warned Washington that continued attacks on Iranian ships will trigger a stronger response.
Khatam al-Anbiya central command said, “The US terrorist army is warned that if the evil actions, insecurity and harassment of Iranian ships and the naval blockade of Iran continue, the strikes by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran against US military vessels in the region will be more severe than before, and there is a possibility of their expansion.”
The warning came after CENTCOM said it had destroyed or disabled the three Iranian oil carriers. The US has said it will continue defending its forces and is prepared to impose further costs on Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Araghchi Speaks With Saudi and Turkish FMs
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone calls with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The talks focused on regional developments and diplomatic efforts as fighting between Iran and the US intensified again. Iranian media reported the conversations on Sunday.
The outreach comes as neighbouring countries face increasing pressure from the conflict and seek ways to prevent the fighting from spreading further across the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Can Saudi Arabia and Turkey Help Reduce Tensions?
Saudi Arabia and Turkey have important diplomatic channels with Iran and maintain relationships with Washington.
Their involvement could become significant if the latest maritime clashes expand or disrupt commercial shipping further. Tehran’s decision to speak with both countries also signals that diplomacy remains active even as military operations continue.
However, the immediate focus remains on preventing another cycle of attacks around the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills 10 in Western Iran
Separately, a fuel tanker exploded after a traffic accident on a highway in western Iran, killing at least 10 people. Iranian state media reported that the tanker was involved in a road collision before the explosion. At least six people were also injured, according to initial reports.
The incident took place near Sanandaj and was reported separately from the military confrontation between Iran and the US.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: What Is the Risk of Further Escalation?
The latest exchanges have expanded the confrontation from missile attacks to direct action against maritime assets and oil shipments.
The US has demonstrated that it is willing to target Iranian commercial oil carriers as part of its pressure campaign. Iran, meanwhile, has threatened stronger attacks against US naval forces and claimed new operations around Hormuz.
That combination raises the risk of further disruption in one of the world’s most important energy corridors.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: What Happens Next?
The next major development could come from Iran’s response to the US tanker strikes or from further activity around the Strait of Hormuz. Washington has warned that attacks on its military forces will bring additional consequences, while Tehran has threatened to expand its retaliation.
At the same time, Araghchi’s calls with Saudi and Turkish officials show that regional diplomacy is still operating alongside the military confrontation. For now, the Strait of Hormuz remains the main flashpoint, with military operations, oil shipments and diplomatic efforts all moving in parallel.
