New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): India on Sunday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman. The MEA said that of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 are rescued, while the whereabouts of the remaining person remains unknown. https://x.
With much of their leadership killed in the war, Iran’s conservatives have sought to fill the void and intensify the fight against the United States.
Former Qatari emir Sheikh Hamad dies at 74 Submitted by MEE and agencies on Sun, 07/12/2026 - 09:27 His reign saw the launch of Al Jazeera and Qatar's emergence as a regional power Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani attends the opening of the Arab League summit in Doha, 26 March 2013 (Karim Sahib/AFP) Off Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former emir who transformed Qatar from a small Gulf state into a major player in global diplomacy, energy and media, has died at the age of 74, the country's royal court announced on Sunday. "With hearts steadfast in faith in God's decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late - may God have mercy on him - His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away this morning," the Amiri Diwan said in a statement. No cause of death has been announced.
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.
Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): US Senator Senator Lindsey Graham, a close aide of US President Donald Trump, passed away on Saturday evening after 'brief and sudden illness', his office said on Sunday. In a statement, Graham's office said the family of the Republican Senator from South Carolina had sought privacy during the difficult time.
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...
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Enemy attacks struck parts of Iran's Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Khuzestan provinces early Sunday, with local officials reporting no fatalities while assessments of the damage continued.
Crude oil prices jumped above prewar levels this week, demonstrating Iran’s capacity to move energy prices by projecting power in the Strait of Hormuz.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Army said responsibility for managing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rests with Iran under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding.
AMMAN, 12th July, 2026 (WAM) -- An official military source at the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces - Arab Army (JAF) stated that three missiles originating from Iranian territory fell early Sunday morning across several locations inside the Kingdom. No casualties were reported, and the impact resulted only in minor material damage.
Morning recap Good morning, Middle East Eye readers. The United States launched a third round of strikes on Iran early Sunday, saying it had hit a total of 149 military targets across the country. Iran responded by claiming attacks on US military infrastructure across several Gulf states.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The national physics Olympiad team of the Islamic Republic of Iran won three gold and two silver medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad.
Lindsey Graham, key Trump ally, dies after sudden illness US Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Donald Trump, a staunch Israel supporter, and a foreign policy hawk who advocated for military intervention against Iran, has died from a sudden illness, his office said in the early hours of Sunday. He had just turned 71. He has served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Oman held talks on coordinating future arrangements for managing maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, with discussions focusing on shipping security, the sovereign rights of the two states, and the implementation of the Islamabad MoU, Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the era of "one-sided deals" is over, highlighting a provision of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding that affirms Iran's authority over the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz escalation: Five Iranian cities hit, Qatar says three injured US forces struck five cities in Iran’s Bushehr province, including Asaluyeh, Dir, Bushehr city, Dashti and Tangestan, IRNA reported. Mohammad Mozaffari, the governor of Bushehr, told IRNA: "Following the ceasefire violation by the American-Zionist enemy, four points in this city were hit by enemy projectiles. " “A total of 10 enemy projectiles hit three areas in Bushehr city and one area around the city of Choghadak, which is part of Bushehr city," he said and added the attacks were recorded between 2.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it has destroyed the command-and-control center and MQ-9 drone hangars at the US Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, warning that any further US aggression will draw harsher retaliation.
