US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has collapsed, pushing the Middle East back into a dangerous phase of military escalation. On Thursday, US forces launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on military targets across Iran, including areas near Tehran, while Iran responded by firing missiles and drones toward countries hosting American forces.
The renewed fighting has also intensified tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest oil shipping routes, raising concerns over regional security, global energy supplies and the possibility of a wider conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: Iran Warns US Over Strait of Hormuz
Iran issued another warning over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of interfering in regional waters after Washington reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Speaking on behalf of Iran’s military, Col. Ebrahim Zolfaghari said, “Under no circumstances and in no way will we allow America, as a foreign and extraregional country, to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz.”
He added, “This is Iran’s invincible red line.”
The statement came as US naval forces reportedly intercepted a tanker heading toward Iran and continued enforcing maritime restrictions in the Gulf.
US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: US Launches New Wave of Airstrikes Across Iran
The United States carried out another round of military strikes on Thursday, targeting multiple Iranian military facilities in what officials described as an effort to weaken Iran’s military infrastructure.
According to reports, the attacks hit areas around Tehran, Semnan, Hormozgan, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Markazi, Hamedan, Sistan and Baluchestan, and Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command also confirmed strikes on Greater Tunb Island, a strategically important island that helps Iran monitor and control shipping through the vital waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: Iran Responds With Missile and Drone Attacks
Iran quickly retaliated by launching missiles and drones toward Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait, countries that host US military bases.
Authorities in those nations confirmed the attacks but said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Iranian military officials also warned that future operations could expand if Washington continues military action in the region.
US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: Shipping and Oil Markets Feel the Impact
The renewed fighting has further disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil exports.
According to maritime tracking data, cargo traffic through the strait has fallen sharply in recent weeks as commercial vessels avoid the conflict zone. Some ships have reportedly switched off tracking systems, while others remain anchored until security conditions improve.
Global oil prices have also reacted to the crisis, with Brent crude climbing above $85 per barrel, reflecting growing concerns over supply disruptions.
US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: Trump Says Diplomatic Solution Is Still Possible
Despite the ongoing military exchanges, US President Donald Trump said a negotiated settlement remains possible.
Speaking during an appearance at the US Army War College, Trump said:
“They don’t like what we’re doing, and they do want to settle. We’ll find out whether or not we settle with them, or we just finish it off.”
Trump also claimed that Iran had released an American citizen as a goodwill gesture, although Iranian authorities had not immediately confirmed the development.
US-Israel-Iran War Live Update: Regional Tensions Continue to Rise
The latest escalation has raised fears of a broader regional conflict involving US allies across the Middle East.
Military analysts warn that continued attacks around the Strait of Hormuz could further disrupt global energy markets, while diplomatic efforts to restore negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain uncertain. Several regional governments have urged restraint as international observers closely monitor developments in one of the world’s most strategically important waterways.
