Explosions in Andimeshk not from an attack, says Iran state TV Iranian state media clarified on Tuesday that the sound of explosions reported in the city of Andimeshk came from “controlled explosions” rather than an “enemy attack”.
Israeli air strike on police station in northern Gaza kills eight Eight people have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a police station in northern Gaza on Tuesday, including a female officer, Gaza City’s Al-Shifa hospital and civil defence agency confirmed to AFP. “Eight martyrs were transferred to Al-Shifa hospital following an Israeli air strike on a police station” in the western part of Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, the agency said. The Israeli army claimed that it had killed four Hamas fighters, without elaborating on the remaining four who were also killed.
Oil prices rise to one-month high amid renewed US-Iran strikes Oil prices rose about two percent to a one-month high on Tuesday after the US imposed a naval blockade and launched new attacks on Iran. “The resumption of attacks between the US and Iran is accelerating this week and will likely continue given the additional US bombing overnight that followed reinstatement of a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz,” energy analysts were reported as saying by Reuters. Trump withdrew from his proposal on Monday of charging a 20 percent fee on cargo shipped through the strait, saying he would instead take trade and investment deals with the Gulf states.
Trump claims Iran ‘shot first’, calling it a ‘big mistake’ US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he wanted to give Iran “a chance at making a deal”, but accused them of resuming hostilities “first” with the US. “They shot first and that was a big mistake… because we have been knocking the hell out of them. They’re very difficult people,” Trump said to reporters at the White House, adding that the US has “taken away almost all of their military capabilities.
Iranian media: Qeshm Island hit by US strike, explosions heard in Iran’s Andimeshk Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday that explosions were heard in the Iranian city of Andimeshk, located in the southern Khuzestan province. The governor of Qeshm Island also confirmed earlier reports to IRIB news agency that US projectiles struck the island at 7pm local time.
Houthis say they shot down Saudi surveillance aircraft Yemen’s armed group, the Houthis, said on Tuesday that they shot down a Saudi Arabian surveillance aircraft after hostilities erupted between the group and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government on Monday. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the fighters “succeeded in shooting down an enemy Saudi Wing Loong II reconnaissance aircraft while it was carrying out hostile missions at dawn today over Al-Bayda Governorate in the centre of the country.
Russia says US attacks in Iran ‘close the door’ to peace talks Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that the resumption of US strikes on Iran “does not lead to resolution” and “closes the door” to future negotiations. “It’s sad because civilian infrastructure is getting damaged in Iran and in the Gulf Cooperation Council states. It’s not leading to anything good,” Iran’s Fars news agency reported Larov saying.
Explosions reported on Iran’s Qeshm and Kish Islands Iran’s Fars news agency reported on Tuesday that explosions have been heard in Qeshm Island, with the cause of the blasts unknown. Meanwhile, Tasnim news agency added that a US projectile exploded near the water and electricity facility on Iran’s Kish Island. No reports have been made in regard to damage or casualties as of yet.
Kuwait says army intercepting ‘hostile aerial targets’ Kuwait’s armed forces said on Tuesday that they are currently engaging with “hostile” aerial targets. “The General Staff of the Kuwait Armed Forces announces that any explosions are the result of the Air Defense systems intercepting hostile attacks,” the army said in a statement, without providing further details on the location or origin of the strikes.
European regulator advises airlines to avoid Bahrain, Qatar and UAE airspace The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on Tuesday issued an advisory for airlines not to operate over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and areas near the Gulf of Oman. Citing heightened security risks linked to regional military activity, EASA, in a statement, said that "potential use of missiles, drones, combat aircraft and air-defence systems poses a high risk to civilian flights. " Last week, the agency had issued similar guidelines for the airspace of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon.
Four sites in Bushehr targeted by US strikes, Iranian official says US air strikes hit four locations in the southern Iranian city of Bushehr, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported, quoting the province’s deputy governor. The attacks struck the two cities on Monday afternoon, the report quoted Deputy Governor Valiollah Hayati as saying. Iranian officials also said that US strikes targeted the cities of Abadan and Mahshahr in Khuzestan province.
US strikes hit Iran for a third night killing three people Submitted by MEE staff on Tue, 07/14/2026 - 09:53 Trump says he is instituting 20 percent levy on travel through Strait of Hormuz as conflict resumes A man walks past a huge billboard showing Iran’s national football team in the 2026 World Cup, Enghelab Square, Tehran, 18 May 2026 (AFP) Off At least three people have been killed in overnight strikes as the US hit Iran for a third night in a row. The US released footage of the attacks after saying its forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday. In addition, US President Donald Trump said they would reinstate a blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf on Tuesday afternoon.
GCC condemns attacks on Emirati tankers in Hormuz The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has condemned attacks on two Emirati oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi describing the incident as an “explicit violation” of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which calls for the protection of international navigation. Albudaiwi said the GCC stands firmly with the United Arab Emirates and urged the international community, particularly the UN Security Council, to take decisive action to halt further attacks. He also urged the UN to hold the responsible parties accountable and safeguard maritime shipping routes in the Gulf.
Another vessel attacked near Oman, UKMTO says An oil tanker was targeted by a missile while transiting the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz near Limah, Oman, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said, adding that the vessel was struck about 13 nautical miles east of the Omani town. The incident follows a separate attack reported a day earlier near Qalhat, where UKMTO said a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile on the starboard-side engine room. All crew members aboard the Qalhat vessel were reported safe, and no environmental damage was recorded.
Qatar backs Saudi Arabia after missile attack by Houthis Qatar has strongly condemned a missile attack on Saudi Arabia’s southern region, describing it as a violation of the kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and a threat to regional security. In a statement, Qatar’s foreign ministry reiterated its full support for Saudi Arabia and stressed that attacks targeting the kingdom undermine stability in the Gulf. "The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Houthi group's targeting of the southern region in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles," the statement said.
Bahrain says it intercepted multiple Iranian attacks Bahrain said its forces intercepted multiple Iranian attacks on Sunday, accusing Tehran of continuing what it described as a campaign of aggression against the Gulf kingdom. In a statement, the Bahrain Defence Force said Iran had carried out attacks using missiles and drones, alleging that civilians and private property were targeted. “The deliberate use of missiles and drones to target civilians and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law,” the statement said.
Watch: US attacks Iran for third consecutive night The US Central Command has released footage after saying its forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday. The US Central Command has released footage after saying its forces completed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday pic. twitter.
Blasts heard in Bahrain AFP is reporting of explosions in Bahrain.
India summons Iranian deputy ambassador over killing of citizen in Hormuz Strait An Indian government official indicated that the country summoned Iran's deputy ambassador over the killing of an Indian seafarer in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after the UAE defence ministry said that two national vessels were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern lane of the key waterway, killing one Indian crew member and wounding eight others.
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Fresh US attacks were reported across Iran, despite recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting that a deal with Tehran was still "possible". Elsewhere, the Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed attacks across the region, targeting vessels, military bases and infrastructure, as well as radar systems. Here are the latest developments: US President Donald Trump said he wanted Gulf countries to reimburse Washington for helping "protect the Strait of Hormuz".
