US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Naval Blockade Resumes and Oil Prices Rise 14 Percent

Expresses strong condemnation of the 'aggressive Iranian attack' on two UAE oil tankers, calling it a 'terrorist assault' and a flagrant violation of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 2817.

States it completed a 90-minute round of precision strikes against coastal defense systems and cruise missile sites on Greater Tunb Island to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping.

“"CENTCOM launched precision munitions against coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island during the 90-minute wave"”

Reports that more than 30 civilians have been killed in recent US attacks across southern Iran.

States that more than 260 people were injured in the latest US attacks, with 222 discharged after treatment.

Says 13 US missiles struck facilities at Bambour Garrison, killing seven soldiers and wounding others, and accuses Washington of intending to inflict maximum casualties.

Claims it launched overnight attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, inflicting heavy damage on the US Fifth Fleet headquarters and destroying fighter jets and drones.

Says its air defenses intercepted and shot down three Iranian ballistic missiles that entered the country's airspace.

Threatens that attacks on Iran will continue and could expand to include power plants and bridges, while warning Tehran to return to negotiations.

“"I'll save the energy targets for last, but ultimately we'll hit energy targets"”

Announces it has frozen more than $130 million by sanctioning several cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran's central bank.

Announces fresh sanctions targeting 50 individuals, entities, and vessels involved in a sanctions-evasion network linked to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani.

Declares that Iran's armed forces have 'complete freedom of action' against enemy aggression and that the country is in an 'essential and existential war with America', voiding the peace deal.

States that Iran has abandoned its commitments under the memorandum because the US reneged on its side of the deal, and that Tehran has no plans for further talks and is focused on defending the country.

“Our commitments remain in effect only as long as the other side fulfils its pledges.”

States that talking with Iran is still essential, and that those who reject negotiations offer no realistic solution beyond endless and ineffective bombing.

“Those who reject negotiations with Iran offer no realistic solution beyond endless and ineffective bombing.”

Condemns the latest 'treacherous' Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, saying they reveal Iran's determination to drag the region into further chaos.

Announces it launched precision-guided munitions against coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island during a 90-minute wave to further degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping.

Threatens to expand US strikes on Iran next week to include power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.

“"الأسبوع المقبل سيكون سيئا للغاية بالنسبة إليهم لأن الأسبوع المقبل ستُستهدف محطات الطاقة. الأسبوع المقبل ستستهدف الجسور"” ar

Announces the start of a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting military capabilities used to threaten ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

“"بدأت موجة جديدة من الضربات على إيران"” ar

Announces a second wave of strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and states the US military is holding Iran accountable at President Trump's direction.

“"At 3 p.m. ET, U.S. forces launched operations for a second wave of strikes today against Iran. The strikes are targeting Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway vital to global commerce"”

Issues a new warning to Iran, saying Tehran understands Washington's position and cautioning that it 'better behave'.

Announces the launch of a wave of strikes against Iran designed to further degrade military capabilities used to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

“"Alle 6 del mattino (mezzogiorno in Italia, ndr) di oggi, le forze del Comando Centrale degli Stati Uniti hanno iniziato a lanciare un'ondata di attacchi contro l'Iran. Gli attacchi sono progettati per degradare ulteriormente le capacità militari che le forze iraniane hanno utilizzato per attaccare le navi commerciali nello Stretto di Hormuz"” it

Announces a new wave of attacks against Iran targeting military capabilities used to threaten vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

“"hanno preso di mira le capacità militari iraniane utilizzate per minacciare le imbarcazioni che transitano liberamente attraverso lo Stretto di Hormuz, una via navigabile internazionale vitale per il commercio globale"” it

Argues that the US misread Iran's intentions in the conflict, which Iran sees as existential, and that the reinstatement of the blockade signals the White House has few ideas left to change the conflict's dynamics.

Co-authors an analysis stating that the ceasefire collapsed because the US misread Iran's existential view of the conflict, and that the worst may be yet to come.

Confirms striking two tankers that ignored warnings and attempted to pass through a mined route, stating that cooperation with the enemy will lead to regret.

Announces a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz and declares the US will be the 'GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT'.

“The U.S.A. will be, from this point forward, known as 'THE GUARDIAN OF THE HORMUZ STRAIT,' but as such, and as a matter of FAIRNESS, will be reimbursed, at the rate of 20% on all cargo shipped, for any and all costs necessary to do the job of providing safety and security to this very volatile section of the World.”

Responds to Trump's announcement by stating that Iran has always been the guardian of the Strait and will remain so, adding that 20% is too much and Iran will be fair.

“POTUS is absolutely right. Whoever provides secure and safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz should be compensated for this service.”

States that the IMO stands firmly against charging fees for passage through straits used for international navigation, asserting there is no legal basis for mandatory tolls.

Condemns the Iranian attack on two national tankers as a 'brazen attack' and a serious violation of international law.

“The Ministry of Defense condemns this brazen attack, which constitutes a serious violation and a clear breach of international law, threatening the security and stability of the region.”

States that Iran will not allow the US to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz and warns that any cooperation with the US would be considered an act of war.

Met with fuel importers and distributors to create an emergency plan to ensure sufficient fuel supply.

Urged citizens to use fuel carefully during the ongoing Middle East crisis, emphasizing that importers are facing problems.

“Until the problem is resolved and things return to normal, I want to emphasize that fuel suppliers, service stations and end users must exercise restraint and prioritize essential activities.” sw

Announced the government is considering suspending the fuel price adjustment mechanism to protect households and businesses from price increases.

Denied reports of a major fuel shortage, stating that fuel stocks are sufficient for 88 days for gasoline and 54 days for petrol.

Confirms at least 14 people were killed and 78 others were injured in recent US attacks across five provinces.

Reports that in the US attacks on the commercial and fishing pier of Sirik, three people were killed and 15 were injured.

States that two fishermen lost their lives in the US attacks on the Kohestak pier.

States that the escalation of the conflict will pressure inflation and reduce the chances of interest rate cuts by central banks, including the Brazilian Central Bank.

“Sobe gasolina, sobe diesel, sobe querosene de aviação. Energia movimenta a economia, se você pensar em preço de frete, por exemplo, afeta, de forma importante, alimentos e equipamentos que têm que ser transportados dos centros de produções para os mercados consumidores. Então, sem dúvida, vai ter um efeito na inflação.” pt

Claims it targeted a US air base in Jordan with ballistic missiles and calls on Jordanians to dismantle American bases in the kingdom.

“"You know very well that not only do we not have any enmity with your country, but we also love you, the noble people, who understand the pain and oppression of the Palestinian people more than any other nation"”

Says they intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory.

Declares the Strait of Hormuz open and announces the reinstatement of the Iranian blockade, while proposing a 20% fee on all cargo shipped through the strait for US protection services.

“"The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran. We are reinstating THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE"”

States that Tehran is the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz and will remain so forever, and responds to Trump's 20% fee proposal by saying it is too much and that Iran will be fair.

“"20% is of course too much. We will be fair"”

Opposes any fees for straits used in international navigation and stresses there is no legal basis for introducing mandatory tolls on strait transits.

Says Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers while transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters.

Reports that a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while traveling 40 nautical miles northeast of Oman's Qalhat.

Announces a blockade of Iran effective 2000 GMT Tuesday applying to all vessel traffic regardless of flag, covering the entire Iranian coastline, but says it will not impede neutral transit passage to non-Iranian destinations.

Says Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region.

Claims the group targeted Abha International Airport in southern Saudi Arabia, marking the first claimed Houthi attack on Saudi territory since an informal truce took effect in March 2022.

Says Saudi strikes on Sanaa airport ended a period of de-escalation and warns airlines against flying in Saudi airspace until restrictions on the airport are lifted.

Says it carried out strikes on Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing in violation of Yemeni sovereignty.

Announces strikes targeting coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island, completed within 90 minutes, to further degrade military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping.

“"At 6am ET today, US Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran. The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz"”

Says at least 30 civilians have been killed in recent days due to US strikes on southern Iran.

Claims it struck US military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and threatens to shut off more regional energy exports, warning the US must brace for the closure of all other export corridors that benefit it and its allies.

Threatens to hit Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations, and says US negotiators told their Iranian counterparts to make a deal.

“"I'll save the energy targets for last, but ultimately we'll hit energy targets"”

States that Iran is in an essential and existential war with America, and that if Iran does not benefit from the memorandum of understanding, it has no reason to adhere to it.

“"We are in an essential and existential war with America"”

Says Iran has no plans for negotiations at the moment and is focused on defense.

Announces the resumption of the blockade on Iran, threatens to seize control of the Strait of Hormuz and charge other countries for guarding it, and rescinds two-month sanction relief on Iranian oil exports.

“"I want to be reimbursed because we're protecting a very rich portion of the world, we're spending money, and … we are going to be reimbursed for protection"”

Says Israel is prepared to resume its military campaign against Iran if needed, vowing to do so with even greater force.

Announces he is replacing a proposed 20% transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz with trade and investment deals from Gulf states, and later says he did not like the fee concept.

“"Based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership, I have decided to replace the 20% United States Reimbursement Fee with Trade and Investment Deals that the various Gulf States will be making into the United States,"”

Opposes any fees for straits used in international navigation, stating there is no legal basis for mandatory tolls.

Says imposing a fee for using the strait would be 'fundamentally wrong'.

“"fundamentally wrong"”

Doubts the two sides will resume a full war, but notes a risk of the fighting spinning out of control if either side overplays its hand.

“"I doubt the two sides will resume a full war, especially as Trump will suffer though there is also a distinct possibility that the Iranians will overplay their hand. That is true of Trump too, of course,"”

Announces two new waves of strikes against Iran to degrade its ability to threaten commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and reports disabling an oil tanker attempting to breach the blockade.

Threatens to destroy all power plants and bridges unless Iran comes to the negotiating table, but also praises Iran for releasing a U.S. citizen as a gesture of goodwill.

“"Die Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika wissen diese Geste des guten Willens seitens Irans zu schätzen!"” de

Expresses deep concern over the ongoing military escalation and calls on all parties to de-escalate and return to dialogue and diplomacy.

“"zutiefst besorgt"” de

Announces it completed a new round of strikes targeting Iranian command centers, air defense systems, missile and drone sites, and coastal surveillance facilities to reduce Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.

Claims it targeted US military facilities at the Azraq air base in Jordan, aiming at communications systems and fuel storage tanks.

Announces that Iran has allowed an American citizen detained since 2024 to leave the country, describing it as a gesture of goodwill.

“"She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition. The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran"”

Issues a security warning that air raid sirens have been activated and urges people to remain calm, seek shelter, and follow official instructions.

Says its air defense systems are intercepting hostile drone attacks from Iran and urges the public to follow security guidance.

Announces that an unladen oil tanker was disabled after ignoring warnings and attempting to violate the U.S. blockade, and that a second wave of strikes was launched against Iran to further degrade its military capabilities.

“"The commercial vessel ignored multiple warnings as it attempted to violate the US blockade,"”

Says at least 30 civilians have been killed in U.S. attacks over the past few days.

Announces it shot down three missiles launched by Iran that were heading toward the kingdom.

Describes the latest round of Lebanon-Israel talks as 'productive and positive' and says progress was made toward a plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon.

“"productive and positive."”

States Iran has never welcomed war but must stand its ground, and calls for coordination between military and diplomatic methods, defending the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

“"We have never welcomed war,"”

Reports that the U.S. attacked three locations in Bushehr.

Announced strikes on multiple areas in Iran targeting coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and maritime capabilities.

““sistemas de defensa costera, sitios de misiles y drones y capacidades marítimas”” es

Claimed responsibility for the attack on the UAE-linked tankers, stating the vessels ignored repeated warnings.

““ignoraron advertencias repetidas”” es

Called the operation another major attack and said the US would reestablish the blockade.

““otro ataque importante”” es

Reported that the attack on the tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah left one mariner dead and eight injured, and threatened retaliation.

Warns that the market's complacency regarding flows through the Strait of Hormuz is being tested, as the surplus of inventory that existed before the war is now virtually gone.

“Now practically we have nothing.” es

States that the market was discounting an optimistic flow trajectory that is now clearly not viable, at least until another round of diplomatic negotiations.

“In the end, the market was discounting an optimistic flow trajectory that now clearly is not viable, at least... not until there is another round of diplomatic negotiations.” es

Announces the completion of the latest wave of strikes, which killed more than 35 people and wounded over 300, and states the US military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction.

“The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction” English

Threatens Iran during a defense summit, stating they want to settle but the US will find out whether to settle or 'just finish it off.'

“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” English

Stated that US forces struck Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities, including targets in Bandar Abbas.

““US forces struck Iranian command centres, air defence sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities””

Announced it targeted communication systems and fuel storage facilities of the US military in Jordan using suicide drones in response to enemy aggression.

““The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced that ... in response to the enemy aggression, it targeted the communication systems and fuel storage facilities of the US military in Jordan using suicide (kamikaze) drones””

Announced that Iran had allowed a wrongfully detained US citizen to leave the country and called it a gesture of goodwill.

““She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition. The United States of America appreciates this gesture of goodwill by Iran””

Urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

““remain calm and head to the nearest safe place””

Stated it was engaging hostile drone attacks following the nefarious Iranian aggression.

““engaging hostile drone attacks following the nefarious Iranian aggression””

Announces a wave of strikes designed to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping, and later details a 90-minute strike on Greater Tunb Island.

“"The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."”

Reports at least 30 civilians have been killed in recent days due to U.S. strikes on southern Iran.

Claims to have struck U.S. military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, threatens to shut off all regional energy export corridors, and states the Hormuz Strait will stay closed until 'the end of America's evils'.

“"must brace for the closure of all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies"”

Threatens to hit Iranian energy targets, power plants, and bridges, and says U.S. negotiators told their Iranian counterparts to 'make a deal'.

“"I'll save the energy targets for last, but ultimately we'll hit energy targets,"”

States Iran has no plans for negotiations and is focused on defense, and that Iran will not fulfill its commitments under the interim ceasefire as long as the U.S. breaches its own.

“"We have no plans for negotiations at the moment and are focused on defence,"”

Announced the launch of a second wave of strikes against Iran targeting military capabilities used to threaten ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and stated the US military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction.

““ABD ordusu, Başkomutan'ın (Donald Trump) talimatıyla İran'ı sorumlu tutuyor.”” tr

Reported that more than 300 people were wounded and 35 killed in the latest US strikes, with the most damaged provinces being Hormozgan, Sistan-Baluchestan, and Khuzestan.

Announced it targeted numerous US facilities and aircraft in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to recent US attacks on Iranian positions, and called on the peoples of Jordan and Kuwait to target US forces and expel them.

Stated that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles fired from Iranian territory that entered Jordanian airspace, with no casualties or damage.

““Hava savunma sistemlerimiz, bugün sabaha karşı İran topraklarından gelen ve Ürdün hava sahasına giren 3 balistik füzeyi engelleyerek imha etmiştir.”” tr

Stated the US is hitting Iran very hard along the coast, will continue to do so night after night, and will destroy all power plants and bridges unless Iran negotiates.

““Bu gece onlara çok sert vuracağız. Yarın gece de onlara çok sert vuracağız. Ondan sonraki gece de onlara çok sert vuracağız. Masaya oturup müzakere etmezlerse tüm enerji santrallerini, tüm köprülerini yıkacağız.”” tr

Claimed the attack on Sana airport was carried out by Saudi Arabia and announced the group targeted Abha international airport in southern Saudi Arabia with missiles.

Stated there is currently no negotiation plan and Iran is focused on defense, and that if the other party violates the agreement, Iran will also refrain from fulfilling its obligations.

““Şu an müzakere planımız yok, savunmaya odaklanmış durumdayız. Mutabakat, karşılıklı yükümlülüklerden oluşan bir bütündür. Karşı tarafın mutabakatı ihlal etmesi halinde biz de yükümlülüklerimizi yerine getirmekten kaçınacağız.”” tr

Announced that air raid alarm systems were activated nationwide and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

““Vatandaşlarımızdan ve ülkede ikamet edenlerden sakin kalmalarını, en yakın güvenli bölgeye gitmelerini ve gelişmeleri resmi kanallardan takip etmelerini istiyoruz.”” tr

Stated that Kuwaiti air defense systems are currently countering the treacherous attacks of Iranian UAVs.

““Kuveyt hava savunma sistemleri şu anda İran İHA'larının hain saldırılarına karşı koymaktadır.”” tr

Announced that 5 cruise missiles, 1 ballistic missile, and 33 drones were used in the attacks, which targeted vital and civilian institutions, and that 4 naval personnel were wounded.

Stated that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned about the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East and called on all parties to take urgent steps to de-escalate and return to dialogue and diplomacy.

““Genel Sekreter Antonio Guterres, Orta Doğu bölgesinde devam eden askeri tırmanıştan derin endişe duymaktadır.”” tr

Stated that Iran's armed forces respond decisively to any aggressive action, that the US completely violated the memorandum of understanding, and that Iran feels no obligation under the current conditions.

““İran'a yönelik her türlü saldırgan eylem, silahlı kuvvetlerimizin kesin karşılığını gerektirir.”” tr

Stated that the framework agreement signed in the US-mediated negotiation process is the best possible and that its effects are beginning to be seen.

““mümkün olanın en iyisi”” tr

Stated that the situation in the Persian Gulf is alarming and far from stable, and that the Americans are currently occupied with other matters, leaving no time for resolving the Ukraine crisis.

““Basra Körfezi bölgesindeki durum istikrardan çok uzak ve yeniden kötüleşme eğiliminde.”” tr

Announced it intercepted successive Iranian air attacks and claimed the attacks targeted civilians.

Confirmed that Hengam Island in the Strait of Hormuz was attacked and stated that sounds heard in Bandar Abbas and coastal cities are related to the conflict at sea.

““Fars (Basra) Körfezi'ndeki Bender Abbas, kıyı kentleri ve adalarda zaman zaman duyulan sesler, Hürmüz Boğazı'ndaki çatışmayla ilgilidir. Şu anda deniz üzerinde çatışmalar yaşanmaktadır.”” tr

Demanded the Pentagon immediately release the investigation into the attack on a primary school in Hormozgan province that killed 175 people, mostly children.

Announced the freezing of over 130 million dollars in crypto assets linked to digital wallets connected to the Central Bank of Iran, and stated the Treasury will continue to aggressively track illicit financial flows.

““ABD Hazine Bakanlığı, dijital varlıkların kötüye kullanılması da dahil olmak üzere İran'ın yasa dışı finansal faaliyetlerini sekteye uğratma ve zayıflatma konusundaki kararlılığını sürdürüyor.”” tr

Announces it carried out another wave of strikes, striking dozens of targets over seven hours, and later disabled the Curacao-flagged oil tanker Belma after it ignored multiple warnings while sailing toward Kharg Island.

States that more than 30 people have been killed in recent days of US strikes.

Reports that more than 260 people were wounded in overnight strikes alone.

States it will make a decisive response to the aggressive action by the American enemy.

“a decisive response to this aggressive action by the American enemy” English

Threatens to halt all energy exports from the Middle East over the blockade, stating the export of oil and gas from the region will be for everyone or for no one.

“The export of oil and gas from the region will be either for everyone or for no one” English

Warns that more US strikes are coming and that bridges and power plants could be targets by next week unless negotiations resume, telling Iran to make a deal or they won't have anything left.

“You better make a deal, or you’re not going to have anything left” English

States that Iran had launched dozens of missiles and drones at neighboring Gulf Arab countries and that US forces are holding Iran accountable for unwarranted aggression that continues to endanger innocent lives.

“US forces are holding Iran accountable for unwarranted aggression that continues to endanger innocent lives” English

Criticizes America's ongoing attacks targeting his country, writing to the UN that the US is the aggressor, not the victim.

“The US is the aggressor, not the victim” English

Stated that US forces struck Iranian command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities to further degrade the regime's ability to threaten innocent mariners, and confirmed a second wave of strikes was launched.

““centros de mando iraníes, emplazamientos de defensa aérea, capacidades de misiles y drones, e instalaciones de vigilancia costera”” es

Claimed to have attacked positions of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

Warned that the military campaign could expand and that next week the situation will be very bad for Iran if it does not return to negotiations.

““La próxima semana la situación será muy mala para ellos”” es

Stated that the memorandum of understanding with Washington lost validity after the US decision to reestablish the naval blockade, and that Iran has no reason to respect it if it gains no benefit.

““Un memorando de entendimiento solo tiene sentido cuando sus cláusulas son válidas y se cumplen. Si Irán no obtiene ningún beneficio del acuerdo, no tenemos motivos para respetarlo”” es

Warned that Israel will respond harshly if Iran decides to extend its attacks to Israeli territory.

““con dureza”” es

Stated the military attacked coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Iran's Greater Tunb Island, completing the wave of strikes within 90 minutes to degrade military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping.

““At 6 a.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching a wave of strikes against Iran””

Reported at least 30 civilians had been killed in recent days due to US strikes on southern Iran.

Stated it struck US military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, and threatened to shut off all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies.

““must brace for the closure of all other export corridors that benefit the U.S. and its allies””

Renewed his threat to hit Iranian power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations, and said he would save energy targets for last but ultimately hit them.

““I'll save the energy targets for last, but ultimately we'll hit energy targets””

Declared Iran is in an essential and existential war with America and that Iranian security depends on maintaining Iranian arrangements in the strait.

““We are in an essential and existential war with America””

Stated there are no plans for negotiations at the moment and Iran is focused on defense.

““We have no plans for negotiations at the moment and are focused on defence””

Expresses deep concern over the escalation of tensions in the region and urges both Iran and the US to adhere to their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming Pakistan's readiness to continue its role as a mediator.

Threatened large-scale attacks on critical infrastructure, saying the US will hit Iran very hard night after night and next week will knock out all power plants and bridges unless Iran negotiates.

““We're going to hit them very hard tomorrow night. We're going to hit them very hard the night after, and then next week it gets really bad for them, because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges. We're going to knock out all their power plants. We're going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate.””

Reported that Iranian cruise missiles hit two of its tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member and injuring eight, including two Ukrainian nationals.

Stated that over the past seven days Iran intentionally targeted civilians by attacking seven commercial ships, resulting in nearly a dozen crew members killed, missing, or injured, and that US forces are holding Iran accountable.

““Over the past seven days, Iran has intentionally targeted civilians across the region by attacking seven commercial ships, resulting in nearly a dozen civilian crew members killed, missing, or injured””

Stated the US targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

““Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz””

Claimed to have targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

Stated they had downed three missiles from Iran.

Expresses deep concern over the renewed military conflict in the Gulf region, calls for restraint and the maintenance of the ceasefire, and urges respect for the legitimate rights and interests of Strait of Hormuz coastal states.

Announces sanctions on more than 50 individuals, entities, and vessels linked to an illicit shipping and sanctions-evasion network connected to Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, stating the network serves as a major enabler behind Iran's oil exports.

“serves as a major enabler behind Iran’s oil exports” English

Warns that attacks on US military bases will continue until final victory is achieved and claims to have already launched six drone attacks on US bases in the Middle East after Washington violated the ceasefire.

“अन्तिम विजय नभएसम्म आक्रमण जारी राख्ने” ne

Discloses that it targeted Iranian missile and drone sites, naval capabilities, and coastal defence systems during a seven-hour wave to further degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews.

“further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping and civilian crews”

Identifies the attack as the eighth phase of its 'Saeqeh' operation and says explosive drones targeted areas housing F-18 fighter jets and large equipment hangars at Jordan's Azraq airbase for the second time.

Threatens to halt all energy exports from the Middle East, stating that oil and gas exports from the region will be for everyone or for no one.

“The export of oil and gas from the region will be either for everyone or for no one”

Announced the return of the blockade on Iranian ports and stated the US would impose a 20 per cent cargo charge on all other vessels, a statement he later rescinded.

Reports that more than 260 people had been injured in the recent US strikes.

Describes the US strikes that killed at least seven Iranian soldiers as 'cowardly aggression' and swears a decisive response will be given at the appropriate time.

“cowardly aggression”

Launches a drone strike against US military facilities in Jordan during the ninth phase of Operation Saeqeh, targeting the fixed radar site, communications systems, and fuel depots at al-Azraq Airbase in retaliation for attacks on the Bampur Army garrison that killed seven soldiers.

Announces the eighth wave of Operation Nasr-2, a combined missile-and-drone operation targeting the early-warning radar of the C-RAM system at Kuwait's Ali al-Salem Airbase and a gathering point of US soldiers, dealing them a 'crushing blow.'

“crushing blow”

Warns the enemy not to assume it can sustain the current battlefield dynamics and turn the war into a war of attrition, stating that Iran's operations are currently focused on destroying US offensive infrastructure and that next phases will follow.

“The enemy should not assume that it can sustain the current dynamics of the battlefield and turn the war into a war of attrition. Iran's operations are currently focused on destroying the US’s offensive infrastructure in the region. The next phases will then begin”

States that keeping the Strait of Hormuz fully open to global shipping without a toll is essential to upholding international law.

Accuses Iran of violating the post-war MoU with Washington and offers EU expertise in nuclear matters to help implement the agreement.

States that global transit is very important because markets react immediately, and expects the support package offered by the European Commission to be finalized soon.

Reports that 23 Iranian vessels are behaving suspiciously in the Strait of Hormuz, using fake flags and turning off transponders, resembling a 'dark fleet' or 'shadow fleet.'

States that Iran has long experience in evading US sanctions using a complex network of shadow companies, covert oil transfers, and opaque financial transactions, and that the blockade has caused inflation in Iran to soar, with food inflation exceeding 100%.

Reports that 10 of the 23 vessels flagged by Windward are currently loaded with cargo or oil and could be used to break the blockade, while the remaining 13 are empty.

Analysis shows that even without sanctions, Iran did not stop using its secret fleet, exporting nearly 50 million barrels of crude oil in June and 10 million barrels in a single day last week.

States that Iran earns about 50% of its total revenue from oil sales and that China buys approximately 80% of Iran's total exported oil despite US sanctions.

Announces it has completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran, targeting command centers, air defense sites, missile and drone capabilities, and coastal surveillance facilities to weaken Iran's ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports that the vicinity of Baqaei Hospital in Ahvaz was hit by a missile attack, causing panic among cancer patients and their relatives.

Claims to have targeted US military communication systems, a fixed radar site, and fuel depots at al-Azraq airbase in Jordan using attack drones as the ninth phase of Operation Saeqeh, in retaliation for a strike on the Bampur barracks that killed seven soldiers.

Claims a combined missile and drone attack on Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait, targeting a C-RAM early-warning radar and a gathering point of US soldiers, and accuses the US of using Kuwaiti territory to launch attacks against Iran.

States that Iran has authorized an American citizen detained since December 2024 to leave the country, calling it a 'gesture of goodwill.'

Announces the approval of a nearly $2 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, stating it supports US foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the security of a major non-NATO ally.

“This sale proposed will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by strengthening the security of a major non-NATO ally that constitutes a factor of political stability and economic progress” fr

Announces that air raid sirens have been activated, urging citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

Announces on X that air defense is responding to hostile Iranian drone attacks and that explosions heard are due to the interception of hostile targets.

States that Iran's operations aim to destroy US offensive infrastructure across the region and warns the US not to believe it can maintain the current combat dynamics and turn the conflict into a war of attrition.

States that Israel is losing the battle of public opinion in the United States and admits that Israel tries to influence American politics.

“Israel is losing the battle of public opinion in the United States” fr

Argues that both the US blockade and Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz are illegal under international law, violating the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the UN Charter.

Announces multiple waves of attacks hitting dozens of military targets to further weaken Iranian capabilities used for attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and states that more than 20 US warships and hundreds of military aircraft are deployed across the Middle East.

“more than 20 warships of the US Navy and hundreds of military aircraft operating across the Middle East” de

States that at least 30 civilians have been killed in the recent US attacks on southern Iran and more than 260 people were injured.

“We express our sympathy and condolences to the grieving families and honor the memory of the deceased” de

Threatens a blockade of all energy exports from the region and attacks Gulf states including Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE.

Threatens Iran with attacks on civilian infrastructure, stating that next week all power plants and bridges will be destroyed unless they come to the negotiating table.

“Next week, it gets really bad for them because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges. We’re going to knock out all their power plants. We’re going to knock out all their bridges unless they get to the table and negotiate” de

Reports four soldiers wounded in an attack on one of its naval vessels.

Stated it completed a fresh wave of strikes to degrade Iran's ability to threaten ships, hitting targets including Bandar Abbas and Greater Tunb Island, and that the US military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction.

““The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief’s direction””

Posted that a US missile attack hit areas near a cancer hospital in Ahvaz, causing patients and companions to flee.

““now only the most critically ill patients remain!””

Announced it targeted US military facilities in Jordan with kamikaze drones, hitting communication systems and fuel storage facilities in response to enemy aggression.

““in response to enemy aggression””

Declined to give a deadline for attacking Iranian bridges but warned Iran 'better behave', and thanked Iran for releasing a detained American citizen.

““I don’t like giving deadlines, but they pretty much know, they know the story ... they better behave””

Stated that if Iran does not benefit from the memorandum of understanding with the US, it has no reason to adhere to it, and called for both armed resistance and diplomacy.

““We have no reason to adhere to such an understanding””

Reported at least 30 people killed in southern Iran in US attacks in recent days and more than 260 injured.

Announced its military intercepted four cruise missiles and 21 hostile drones since dawn on Wednesday, denouncing the heinous Iranian aggression.

““heinous Iranian aggression””

Announced that his client Dena Karari, a dual American and Iranian citizen, is safe and traveling back to the United States.

““excited to report””

Announces he is scrapping a proposed 20% transit fee for the Strait of Hormuz in favor of investment and trade deals with Gulf Arab states, while maintaining the blockade on Iranian ports.

“"based on highly productive conversations with Middle East leadership"”

Insists the U.S. will have no role in the Strait of Hormuz and that Tehran will be its guardian 'forever', while commenting on Trump's fee proposal.

“"20% is of course too much. We will be fair."”

Warns Iran against striking Israel, threatening a powerful counterstrike.

“"I will say it to the leaders of Iran: do not count on things remaining quiet if you attack us. The days are over when someone strikes us and we don’t hit back with a decisive blow."”

States Israel is ready to move forward with implementing two pilot zones in southern Lebanon, calling the framework agreement 'the only way forward'.

“"the only way forward"”

Issues a warning for airlines to avoid flying over the airspace of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and the Gulf of Oman due to 'unpredictable military developments'.

“"unpredictable military developments"”

Files a new War Powers Resolution, arguing that the Trump administration's assertion of a new 60-day window to act without Congress has no foundation in law.

“Any assertion by the Trump Administration that he gets 60 more days to act without Congress has no foundation in law.”

Argues that Trump's 'understanding' with Iran fell apart quickly and calls for an end to the war, stating 'enough is enough'.

“Donald Trump's so-called 'understanding' with Iran fell apart faster than the ink could dry.”

Warns that gas prices are spiking again and that Trump's 'spiraling incompetence' has boxed America in, making the situation worse.

“The bottom line? Trump has no moves to make. His spiraling incompetence has boxed America in. It's only going to get worse.”

Questions Trump's plan to charge a 20% fee for the Strait of Hormuz, recalling that Secretary of State Rubio had previously stated such a fee would be improper under international law.

“I recall Secretary [Marco] Rubio saying that would not be proper for any country…. Am I wrong?”

States that Trump's inconsistent action over the Strait of Hormuz is not a negotiating tactic but is expensive for Americans and a threat to the global economy.

“Trump's inconsistent action over the Strait of Hormuz is not a negotiating tactic—it's expensive for Americans and a threat to the global economy.”

States that Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas since the start of the Iran war.

Announces the completion of a new wave of strikes on Iran and that the U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction.

“"The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction,"” English

Threatens Iran, stating they want to settle, and the U.S. will find out whether they settle or the U.S. 'just finish it off'.

“"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,"” English

Announces it launched a series of daytime strikes against Iran for the first time, targeting military capabilities used to attack commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and later struck coastal defense systems and cruise missile sites on Greater Tunb Island in a 90-minute operation.

Announces it attacked and destroyed a KGL warehouse in Mina Abdullah, Kuwait, which it claims serves as a key logistics and military support center for the US Army, and also claims to have destroyed a satellite communication center, air defense radar, Patriot complex, and HIMARS launchers.

Announces the reinstatement of a naval blockade against Iran and proposes a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

States that reinstating the blockade is another rung up the escalation ladder, forcing crude to reprice geopolitical risk, while the proposed transit fee grabs attention but its implementation is unclear.

“Reinstating the blockade is another rung up the escalation ladder, and that's forcing crude to reprice geopolitical risk.”

Warns that if the conflict expanded to target key facilities more broadly, oil could head to $100 per barrel.

“If the conflict expanded to target key facilities more broadly, oil could head to $100.”

States that the promising trajectory of oil loading activity has collapsed almost as quickly as it began, with everything moving in the wrong direction.

“The loading pace has started to roll over.”