Iran launched missile attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one sailor and injuring eight others, according to a statement from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday. Among the injured were six Indian and two Ukrainian crew members. The incident adds to a series of deadly maritime attacks in the region since the Iran–US-Israel conflict began on February 28.

The United Nations reported last month that at least 14 sailors have been killed in attacks around the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began, with most of the victims being Indian nationals. Previous incidents include a March 1 strike on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MKD Byom, which killed one Indian sailor, and another attack the same day on the Palau-flagged Skylight tanker that killed two more Indians. Additional attacks in May and June also claimed Indian lives, including a U.S. strike on June 9 that killed three Indian sailors near Oman.

The repeated attacks underscore escalating maritime risks in the Hormuz region amid ongoing hostilities between Iran and U.S.-aligned forces.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked two supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz after the vessels allegedly ignored repeated warnings. The semi-official Tasnim News reported the incident on Tuesday, citing an IRGC statement. The United Arab Emirates earlier claimed that Iran targeted two of its oil tankers in Omani waters, resulting in the death of at least one Indian sailor. Hours later, the IRGC confirmed responsibility for the attack.

According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC said the tankers had turned off their navigation systems and were attempting to move south of Oman’s waters under U.S. direction. The statement added that both ships became disabled following the strikes.

The attack came shortly after the United States reinstated a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Washington would charge ships a 20 percent fee to ensure safe passage through the strategic waterway, declaring the U.S. would act as the “guardian” of the strait.

Iran has claimed responsibility for drone strikes on US military installations in Kuwait and a cruise missile attack targeting a US naval vessel on Monday, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB. The Iranian military stated that the strikes targeted communication systems, fuel tanks, a Patriot air defense system, a surveillance tower, and an ammunition depot at a site identified as a US base in Kuwait.

The Iranian military described the attacks as a response to what it called the United States’ continued aggression against Iran. It also claimed that the missile strike on the US naval vessel was carried out in retaliation for alleged US missile attacks on Iranian military facilities.

The report noted that the United States has not yet commented on the Iranian claims, and the authenticity of the reported attacks could not be independently verified, according to CNN.

A Russian military aircraft, identified as a Tupolev Tu-214PU with registration RA-64531, landed in Tehran on Monday, July 13, amid ongoing retaliatory attacks between Iran and the United States. The plane, which took off from Moscow using the callsign RSD420, is part of Russia’s Special Flight Squadron and is equipped with advanced communication systems for senior government officials. Although often referred to as a 'doomsday plane,' it is not a nuclear command platform but rather a secure communication aircraft.

The purpose of the aircraft’s visit has not been officially disclosed, but similar flights in the past have coincided with high-level Russian delegations. The same aircraft previously visited Tashkent in June during Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s meeting with Uzbek leaders, and Tehran in February ahead of visits by Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Russian state media reported that Iran’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed Lavrov’s possible upcoming visit to Tehran.

Analysts suggest the current flight may be linked to preparations for another high-level Russian diplomatic mission to Iran.

The United States announced that it will reimpose a naval blockade on Iran on Tuesday, coinciding with the 11th anniversary of the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The agreement, reached on July 14, 2015, in Vienna between Iran and six world powers, aimed to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment program and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons. In return, most international sanctions on Iran were lifted, allowing the country to resume oil and gas exports to global markets.

Despite the initial success of the deal, the United States maintained some secondary sanctions. In 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the JCPOA, calling it flawed, and reinstated the sanctions that had been lifted under the agreement.

The renewed naval blockade marks a significant escalation in U.S. pressure on Iran, though the source does not specify the operational details or international response to the move.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on United States military bases across several Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. In a statement released on July 13, 2026, the IRGC said the operations targeted multiple facilities, asserting that the United States had failed to learn from its recent defeats by Iranian forces.

According to the statement, fuel storage tanks and a Patriot air defense system were destroyed at Kuwait’s Ali Al-Salem Air Base, while a radar system at Ahmad Al-Jaber Air Base was also reportedly demolished. The IRGC further claimed that missile launchers and ammunition depots were hit at another US site in Kuwait. In Jordan, the group said it struck the Prince Hassan Air Base, igniting fuel and ammunition depots. In Bahrain, the IRGC alleged that US drone fleets and maintenance centers at Sheikh Isa Air Base were destroyed.

The statement framed the attacks as retaliatory operations against longstanding US military actions in the region.

Iran has claimed responsibility for shooting down a US-made drone near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. According to the Tasnim news agency, the drone, identified as a US-manufactured 'Lukas' suicide drone, was precisely targeted and destroyed. The Mehr news agency, citing a military statement, reported that Iran’s southeastern air defense forces detected, intercepted, and destroyed the drone near Hajiabad in Bandar Abbas County.

The incident occurred as the United States launched attacks across Iran, targeting military and infrastructure sites in provinces including Bushehr, Khuzestan, and Hormozgan. In response, Tehran has reportedly carried out missile and drone strikes on US military installations located in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar.

The exchange marks a sharp escalation in hostilities between Iran and the United States, with both sides engaging in direct military actions across the Gulf region.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out a fifth round of attacks on US military installations in Oman and Bahrain. According to an IRGC statement, the strikes targeted an FPS long-range air radar and a ship detection radar in Oman, both of which were destroyed. The attacks involved missiles and drones and also hit US military facilities and infrastructure in Juffair, Bahrain.

The IRGC described the operation as a retaliatory action and warned that the only way to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to navigation is to end what it called aggressive US military interference in the region. The statement emphasized respect for the sovereignty of coastal nations over their territorial waters.

Iran further cautioned that continued US involvement in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a larger crisis in the global oil and gas sector, underscoring the potential for escalating regional tensions.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying US military missile launchers in Kuwait. According to a statement issued by the IRGC, the attack took place on Monday morning as part of the fourth phase of a retaliatory operation. The strike reportedly targeted a US ground-to-ground missile base located in Kuwait.

The IRGC stated that two HIMARS missile launchers and a missile storage facility caught fire and were completely destroyed in the attack. The statement also alleged that the launchers were being prepared for missile strikes against Iran. The report was carried by Al Jazeera, citing the IRGC’s official communication.

No independent confirmation of the attack or details of potential casualties were mentioned in the source report.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated that Iran is determined to avenge the killings of all its leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking at his weekly press conference on Monday, Baghaei said that Iran will use all possible legal and diplomatic channels to seek justice and retribution for the killings allegedly carried out by the United States and Israel.

He emphasized that bringing those responsible for incidents during the recent 40-day war to justice is Iran’s political, moral, and legal duty. Baghaei added that there is no time limit for prosecuting the atrocities committed during the attacks, describing the punishment of war criminals as a key principle under international law.

Baghaei also noted that the families of those killed and injured inside Iran will file lawsuits, which he described as part of Iran’s broader legal efforts. The Foreign Ministry plans to pursue the matter through international courts and diplomatic channels.

Iran has warned that it will no longer adhere to a memorandum of understanding with the United States if Washington fails to uphold its commitments. The statement was made on Monday in Tehran by Ismail Baghaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during a press briefing. He urged the United States to comply with the terms of the agreement.

Baghaei stated that Tehran has participated in all negotiations with caution and seriousness, keeping in mind the interests and concerns of the Iranian nation. He emphasized that Iran has acted with goodwill and diligence in fulfilling its obligations after reaching the agreement.

The spokesperson added that the opposing side has always been the first to break promises, asserting that the Islamic Republic of Iran has never been the first to do so. He warned that if Washington fails to honor its pledge to end the war, Iran will no longer abide by the memorandum signed with the United States.

Iran has claimed responsibility for attacks on United States military bases located in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, describing them as a response to what it called US aggression. According to Iranian forces, the strikes in Bahrain destroyed an American drone fleet stationed there.

A statement from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the assault targeted Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, hitting a helicopter maintenance center, a hangar housing a P-8 aircraft, and a US military drone command-and-control center. Iranian media further reported that Tehran carried out ‘destructive drone’ attacks on US forces in Kuwait, striking defense and missile systems, bunkers, and support shelters. The IRGC had earlier claimed responsibility for attacks on Kuwait’s Ali Salem and Ahmad al-Jaber bases.

The report, citing NDTV, did not include any confirmation or response from US authorities or other regional governments regarding the claimed attacks.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it has launched drone attacks on United States military bases located in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman. In a statement, the IRGC said the strikes were carried out in response to what it described as US aggression in the region. The attacks reportedly targeted defense and missile systems, bunkers, and support shelters, with operations continuing across multiple sites.

The IRGC claimed responsibility for earlier strikes on Kuwait’s Ali Al-Salem and Ahmad Al-Jaber air bases, asserting that fuel tanks, a Patriot air defense system, and an FPS radar installation were completely destroyed. It also said its air force attacked Bahrain’s Sheikh Isa Air Base, hitting a helicopter maintenance center, a P-8 aircraft hangar, and a US drone command-and-control center. The group described the campaign as part of a “third phase” of operations under a “eye for an eye” policy.

Iran’s military stated that its armed forces would use full capabilities to defend the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence against any aggression.

The United States carried out a series of airstrikes across Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, hitting at least eight cities within one hour, according to a report by Al Jazeera on Monday. The attacks occurred between 1:35 a.m. and 2:20 a.m. local time. Deputy Governor for Security and Law Enforcement Valiollah Hayati told Iran’s semi-official ISNA news agency that assessments of the damage were ongoing. He denied reports of an attack on Ahvaz Airport but confirmed two strikes near its outskirts. Earlier, Hayati said one person was killed and four were injured when a missile hit an agricultural water pumping station in Mahshahr.

The report added that tensions between the United States and Iran have destabilized the Gulf region. Iran recently closed the Strait of Hormuz after accusing several ships of attempting to pass through unauthorized routes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated the strait would remain closed until US intervention in the region ends.

US Central Command confirmed that the strikes were ordered by President Donald Trump, following the IRGC’s warning that any US action would trigger retaliation against new targets in the Middle East.

A United States missile strike targeted a water pumping station in Iran’s Mahshahr city, killing one person and injuring four others, according to a report by Iran’s state news agency IRNA on Monday. The attack occurred early in the morning, and the deceased was identified as a security guard at the facility. Emergency and medical teams are currently treating the injured and monitoring their condition.

The strike took place in Khuzestan province, where a senior official confirmed that the missile hit an agricultural water pumping station. Around the same time, explosions were reported in Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Local media said the cause of the blasts was still unknown, though Qeshm’s governor later stated that 10 to 11 projectiles had struck military infrastructure on the island without causing casualties.

The incidents followed overnight US attacks on Iran’s coastal regions, after which Iran reportedly launched drones and missiles toward US military sites in five Gulf countries.