TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said a US cruise missile has been intercepted and destroyed by its advanced air defense systems near the western city of Khorramabad during fresh American attacks on Sunday morning.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) announced on Sunday that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended until further notice, citing recent “illegal movements” by US military forces in the region.
US 'positioned' to ensure navigation in Strait of Hormuz, says Centcom The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels and US military forces are "positioned and prepared" to ensure freedom of navigation, US Central Command said on Sunday. The comment comes after days of US and Iranian forces exchanging fire, and Tehran stating that it had closed the vital waterway. "Iran does not control the strait.
Oman summons Iranian envoy over drone strikes Oman has summoned Iran’s ambassador in Muscat to protest what it said were Iranian drone strikes on sites in the governorates of Musandam and al-Batinah, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. The ministry said Ambassador Mousa Fereidoun was handed a formal protest note during a meeting in which Omani officials expressed “dismay at these irresponsible acts”. The statement called for respect for state sovereignty, good neighbourly relations, non-interference in internal affairs and adherence to the principles that govern ties between the two countries.
ABU DHABI, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Sultanate of Oman.
MANAMA, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) -- The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed several treacherous Iranian aerial attacks today.
Israeli drone strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza City At least two Palestinians were killed and several others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City, according to the Palestine Red Crescent Society. The attack came as the Israeli military issued an immediate evacuation order for the same area. Israel has continued near-daily air strikes across Gaza, with more than 1,090 people reported killed and over 3,500 wounded since a ceasefire took effect in October 2025.
Renewed strikes and counterstrikes between Iran and the United States in the Gulf region have raised fears of a return to all‑out war, with Washington denying Tehran’s claim that it had closed the crucial Strait of Hormuz on Sunday.
Oman says 23 crew members of GFS Galaxy rescued while one still missing Omani authorities have said in a statement that 23 members of the GFS Galaxy vessel have been rescued on Sunday, while a search for one missing crew member was ongoing. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier said it struck and stopped a vessel ignoring repeated instructions to use an approved shipping corridor, according to state news agency IRNA. The Cyprus-registered GFS Galaxy vessel had been disabled by fire and damage to its engine room, US Central Command said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Iran remains in a state of war despite the ceasefire, stressing that all state institutions must maintain full preparedness in the face of continuing threats.
Overnight US strikes killed Iranian soldier Overnight US strikes on Iran killed one soldier, Iranian media reported Sunday. "Lieutenant Hamidreza Dehghani, of the navy of the Islamic republic's armed forces, was martyred during the criminal, terrorist attack last night by the United States on the port of Jask" in southern Iran, the Mehr and Tasnim news agencies said, citing a local official.
Iran strikes American military assets in Gulf and Jordan, after US hits Iranian cities Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 10:38 IRGC says Strait of Hormuz closed again 'until the end of American interventions in this region' A missile is fired aimed at Iran, seen in this screengrab taken from a handout video released on 11 July 2026 by US Central Command (Centcom/Handout via Reuters) Off Iran carried out missile and drone attacks on a string of Gulf states and announced the re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, after the US launched a third round of strikes across Iranian cities in a matter of days. The Pentagon said it struck Iran early on Sunday, after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired on a Cyprus-registered container ship it said was sailing an "unauthorised route" through the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC later said it hit another vessel, accusing it of “violating regulations”.
Qatar calls Iran attacks on its territory and neighbours 'dangerous escalation' Qatar on Sunday condemned Iranian attacks against its territory and its neighbours, after Tehran launched salvos against several countries in the region. "Qatar condemns in the strongest possible terms the renewed attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran," the foreign ministry said in a statement, also referring to the targeting of Jordan, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait and calling the barrages a "dangerous escalation".
WASHINGTON/TEHRAN, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The United States completed a third round of strikes on Iranian military targets on Sunday, while Iran launched attacks on U. S. bases and facilities across the Gulf, marking a sharp escalation despite a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June.
Oman condemns attack on its territory The Omani government has strongly condemned an attack on its territory, state media said. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted Oman during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf. The Oman News Agency said on X that "the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciation of this attack", which came just hours after the country hosted Iran's foreign minister to address security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
Kuwait military says responding to aerial attacks Kuwait's military said its air defence forces were working to intercept an ongoing attack on its territory, as countries across the Gulf were targeted by Iranian drones and missiles. "The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosion sounds heard are the result of air defence systems intercepting hostile attacks," the military said in a statement posted on social media.
Jordan army says three Iranian missiles fell inside country Jordan's army has said that three Iranian missiles fell on the kingdom's territory at dawn today. "Three missiles fired from Iranian territory fell at dawn in several locations across the kingdom, without causing any casualties. The damage is limited to minor material losses," said a military source quoted in an army statement.
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said. "Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing," the ministry said, while condemning the attack. India's embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation, and coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry added.
Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the UAE reportedly came under attack as Tehran says it is closing Strait of Hormuz Ebrahim Rezaei , the spokesperson for the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy commission, has said that Iran has taken control of the strait of Hormuz with “power”. In a brief post on X , he wrote: We have taken control of the strait of Hormuz with power, and we will preserve it with power as well. Continue reading...
