TEHRAN (Tasnim) – One of three offending oil tankers attempting to pass through the unsafe route in the Strait of Hormuz caught fire, and the other two turned back, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said.
Washington DC [US], July 23 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said that it has completed another round of strikes against Iran, marking the 12th consecutive night of operations, as American forces targeted Iranian military infrastructure, including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites and air defence assets.
IRGC claims several attacks on US army facilities in Kuwait The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced attacks targeting US military infrastructure in Kuwait. In a statement, the IRGC said it targeted a large warehouse of military equipment, a Patriot missile defense system, and a hangar of American MQ9 drones at the Ali al-Salem Air Base. It also carried out strikes on two helicopter hangars in Camp al-Adiri as well as targeted a telecommunications tower in the Gulf country.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s armed forces will not allow the export of even a drop of oil through the Strait of Hormuz if the US acts of threats of attacking Iran’s infrastructure, the Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters warned.
US attack damages two rescue vessels in Iran’s Hormozgan A US strikes hit and caused serious damage to two naval search and rescue vessels in Iran's Hormozgan, the ISNA news agency reported citing the province's port authority.
CAIRO, July 23 (Xinhua) -- Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated in recent days, with Pickaxe Mountain -- a fortified site near Iran's Natanz enrichment facility -- emerging as the confrontation's new flashpoint. Threats from Washington to strike the fortified underground complex have widened the rift between the two sides, stoking fears of renewed instability across the Middle East.
Attacks on Iran will be met with a "powerful and decisive" response, Aragchi warns Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any attacks on his country will be met a "powerful and decisive" response. "Our defense doctrine is clear: eye for an eye," he said in a post on X. "Any aggression against Iran, including our infrastructure, will compel a powerful and decisive response.
US warns citizen in the Middle East to 'exercise caution' The US Department of State has urged citizens to "exercise caution and heightened vigilance" amid the escalating conflict in the region. "Worldwide Caution: Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the statement read. It instructed Americans to be prepared for "flight cancellations, periodic airspace closures, and potential travel disruptions", and cautioned that US facilities across the world may be targeted.
US passes $1 trillion military spending bill The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel. The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, authorises an unprecedented $1. 15 trillion in military spending and passed the House by a vote of 216 to 212.
Centcom said latest round of strikes on Iran 'completed' US Central Command (CENTCOM) said it "completed" its latest wave of attacks against Iran, making it the 12th night in a row of launching strikes on the country. US forces "struck Iranian military targets including maritime capabilities, missile and drone storage facilities, coastal surveillance sites, and air defense assets," the statement on X read.
The Saudi authorities confirmed a strike on one of the ships. These are the first claimed attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.
A vessel reportedly caught fire after being hit by a projectile in the Red Sea Yemen's Houthis said they had struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea in the first such attack since the Iran-backed militant group declared a naval blockade of the kingdom.
US strike on Iran's border with Iraq kills two A US attack on Iran’s Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed at least and wounded 11 others on Thursday, state news agency IRNA reported. Meanwhile, a US missile hit Bushehr for a second time this morning. According to IRNA, no casualties were reported in these attacks and the extent of the damage is under investigation.
Vessel catches fire after passing through mined route in Hormuz Strait, IRGC says Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said hat one of three oil tankers were set ablaze after a blast while attempting to pass through a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statement, the two other tankers turned back following this incident. "The Strait of Hormuz is under our control," the IRGC said, adding that as long as the US continues "its evil deeds" in the region, the waterway will remain closed.
Fire onboard Saudi vessel hit in Red Sea A Saudi-owned vessel was hit while sailing in the Red Sea, causing the front of the ship to be set on ifire, Saudi state news agency SPA reported citing an official source at the General Transport Authority. According to the source, all crew members onboard the Encelia were safe. Authorities were reportedly taking key measures to secure the vessel and crew as well as protect the marine environment.
Florida [US], July 23 (ANI): The US Central Command said on Wednesday (US local time) that it launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iranian military infrastructure to continue to degrade Tehran's capabilities. Sharing the details in a post on X, it said that the mission will continue to degrade Iran's ability to 'threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels. ' 'At 5:30 p.
Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after declaring a maritime embargo on the kingdom, amid the US war with Iran.