Initiative may be slipping away from US and Israel as Middle East crisis deepens
There is little sign of imminent regime change in Iran as its blockade of strait of Hormuz shocks global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesFew doubt that in the first days of the new war in the Middle East, the initiative belonged to the US and its ally Israel. Now it seems less sure, however.Mohsen Rezaee, a senior officer in Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, on Sunday said “the end of the war is in our hands” and called for the withdrawal of Washington’s forces from the Gulf and compensation for all damage caused by the assault. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
UK, China and Japan among countries debating whether to send ships to strait of Hormuz
UK and Japan among countries that are considering options but yet to commit warships to blockaded shipping routeMiddle East crisis – live updatesCountries including the UK, Japan, China and South Korea have said they are still considering their options but without making commitments after the US president, Donald Trump, urged them to send warships to the strait of Hormuz to secure the vital shipping route.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called on the UK, China, France, Japan, South Korea and other countries to send ships to the waterway, the world’s busiest shipping route, which is being violently... [Continue Reading]
US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says
Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump has warned he is not ready to seek a deal to end the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, saying that though he thought Tehran was keen to negotiate a ceasefire, the US would fight on for better terms.Trump’s comments came as Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks on countries in the Gulf and on Israel, and Israeli and US warplanes launched new waves of strikes on Iran. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
UK may send ships and mine-hunting drones to strait of Hormuz, says Miliband
Energy secretary says government looking at ‘any options’ to get crucial shipping lanes reopenedMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritain is considering sending ships and mine-hunting drones to the Middle East in an attempt to reopen the strait of Hormuz, Ed Miliband has said.The energy secretary confirmed on Sunday that ministers were talking to their allies about how the UK could help secure the vital waterway after the US president, Donald Trump, urged Britain and other countries to deploy ships to the region. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Trump says US may hit Iran’s Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’
US president says his country may carry out more strikes on oil hub as he urges allies to help open Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
Trump Warns of Potential Strikes on Iran's Kharg Island Amid Rising Tensions with Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump's recent threats concerning Iran's Kharg Island highlight an intensifying confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Trump has warned of potential further strikes on the vital oil export hub, asserting that previous assaults had "totally demolished" the facility. This latest development comes as Iran prepares for a heightened response, prompting calls from the U.S. president for allied nations to deploy warships to secure the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that prior U.S.-Israeli operations have resulted in significant casualties and infrastructural damage within Iran. Specifically, a recent strike in Isfahan allegedly killed at least 15 individuals, according... [Continue Reading]
Trump threatens further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no sign of coming to an end. [Continue Reading]
Trump comments on escalating tensions between Iran and Gulf allies, expressing surprise at aggressive actions against US partners
Recent statements from US President Donald Trump have highlighted the escalating tensions between Iran and its neighboring Gulf countries. In an interview with NBC News, Trump expressed surprise that Iran had taken aggressive actions against US allies in the region, describing Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman as "terrific" nations. He noted that these countries had been "shot at unnecessarily," emphasizing the shock of such developments considering their longstanding alliance with the United States. Trump's remarks come amid a broader context of military and strategic involvement by the US in the Gulf region. Over the decades, these... [Continue Reading]
Middle East crisis live: Trump ‘surprised’ Iran has targeted Gulf countries and claims US ‘decimated’ Kharg Island
Foreign minister says that Tehran ‘never asked even for negotiation’, after Trump’s earlier comments that the US was ‘not ready’ to make a dealHow have you been affected by the latest Middle East events?Iraq’s football team will travel to Mexico for a 2026 World Cup playoff match despite calls for it to be postponed due to the Middle East war, the country’s football association has announced.“The national team will depart at the end of the week to Mexico via a private plane,” said Iraq football association president Adnan Dirjal in a statement, adding they had contacted Fifa to help facilitate... [Continue Reading]
Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’
In comments to NBC News, US president also deflates hope of deal with Tehran, saying ‘terms aren’t good enough’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may carry out more strikes on Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil export hub “just for fun”, rejecting the prospect of a swift peace deal with Tehran.“The terms aren’t good enough yet,” the US president told NBC News. The Iranian regime wants to make an agreement, he claimed. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US Military Strikes Iranian Oil Infrastructure in Persian Gulf Amid Rising Tensions
US Military Targets Iranian Oil Infrastructure Amid Escalating Conflict - Developing story The ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran has intensified recently, with significant military actions reported in the strategic Persian Gulf region. Most notably, President Donald Trump announced that US forces have "obliterated" military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island. This location is critical to Iran’s oil export system, serving as a vital link between the country's extensive oil reserves and the global market. The escalation follows Trump's commitment to address Iranian aggression toward shipping operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a pivotal waterway that facilitates the movement... [Continue Reading]
Why did the US military bomb the strategic Iranian island of Kharg?
President Donald Trump said US forces “obliterated” military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island. The piece of land is the beating heart of Iran’s oil export system, strategically located in the Persian Gulf. For decades, it has been essential in connecting Iran’s vast oil reserves with the global market. Donald Trump threatened to attack its oil infrastructure if Teheran continues attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
Why did the US bomb Kharg Island? What is its significance for Iran?
The islands off Iran have become the latest focus of the war after a U.S strike destroyed military sites Friday on Kharg Island, which is vital to Iran's oil network. The US strike on the island in the Persian Gulf left its oil infrastructure intact, but President Donald Trump warned that if Iran or anyone else interferes with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, he will reconsider his decision not to wipe it out. Although they account for only a small share of Iran’s territory, the islands carry outsized importance because of their oil facilities and strategic... [Continue Reading]
Israeli rockets kill 12 healthcare workers in southern Lebanon
The facility was attacked on Friday night, bringing the toll of medical staff to 31 killed in past 12 daysMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael killed 12 medical workers in a strike on a medical centre in south Lebanon on Friday night, bringing the toll of healthcare staff killed in the country by Israel to 31 over the past 12 days.A primary healthcare facility in the town of Burj Qalaouiyah was hit by an Israeli strike late on Friday, setting it ablaze and causing the structure to collapse on top of the staff inside. The strike killed doctors, paramedics and... [Continue Reading]
‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start
Closure of strait of Hormuz puts pressure on region’s economies amid growing resentment about conflict started by US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesAn eerie quiet hangs over Ras Al Khaimah’s industrial port. Usually a thriving maritime hub of the United Arab Emirates, now ships stand docked and silent. Not far out along the hazy horizon, a backlog of hundreds of tankers have lined up in recent days, halted along a waterway flooded with danger.Any vessel heading past Ras Al Khaimah out to the Arabian Sea must traverse the world’s most treacherous strip of water for shipping today: the... [Continue Reading]
Iran threatens United Arab Emirate's ports and docks
Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates' Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday, industry and trade sources said. The suspension comes hours after the US attacked military targets on Iran's Kharg Island oil export terminal and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responded by saying that US interests in the UAE - including ports, docks and military locations - were legitimate targets. Details by Hoda Adbel-Hamid, journalist in Doha. [Continue Reading]
US bombs Iran’s oil hub Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub. [Continue Reading]
Why has Kharg Island become focus of Middle East war?
Iran's Kharg Island, targeted in US air strikes overnight, is a scrubby stretch of land in the Gulf that handles almost all of Iran's crude exports. [Continue Reading]
Qatar's armed forces intercept missiles targeting Doha in two waves early Saturday morning
In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Qatar's armed forces successfully intercepted missiles targeting the nation early on Saturday. The missile threats arrived in two distinct waves, with alerts sounded around 2:00 am and again at 5:45 am local time, generating profound explosions that resonated throughout Doha, the capital city. According to Qatar's Ministry of Defense, the country's air defense systems engaged the incoming missiles, preventing any potential impact on civilian areas. The situation prompted Qatar's Interior Ministry to announce precautionary evacuation measures for residents in specifically identified zones, utilizing the National Alert System to communicate with those affected. Residents... [Continue Reading]
Trump and Iran trade threats over Kharg Island strikes
US President Donald Trump threatens to strike the oil infrastructure of Iran's Kharg Island hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
US Conducts Airstrikes on Military Facilities on Iran's Kharg Island Amid Escalating Tensions in the Persian Gulf
In a significant escalation of military operations in the Persian Gulf, US President Donald Trump confirmed on Saturday that American forces have conducted airstrikes on military facilities located on Kharg Island, an essential hub for Iran's oil exports. The operation, according to Trump's announcement, targeted the island's military infrastructure while sparing its vital oil facilities for the time being. The President described the bombing as a powerful strike, characterizing it as "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East. Kharg Island, situated approximately 30 kilometers from the Iranian mainland, plays a crucial role in... [Continue Reading]
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure. [Continue Reading]
Trump threatens Iran's oil infrastructure after US bombs Kharg Island military sites
Trump said US forces had "totally obliterated" all military targets on Kharg Island oil export hub, describing it in a social media post as "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East." [Continue Reading]
US embassy in Iraq hit as war enters third week
The death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon continues to increase as US President Trump threatened to strike the oil infrastructure of Iran's Kharg Island hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
Over 110 Confirmed Dead in US-Israel Military Operations in Iran's Kurdistan Province
In a marked escalation of military confrontations in the Middle East, over 110 individuals have been confirmed dead following recent US-Israel attack operations in Iran's Kurdistan province. Local officials report at least 112 fatalities and approximately 969 injuries, with the regional healthcare system strained as 27 individuals remain hospitalized and five are in intensive care. The head of the Kurdistan Provincial Emergency Department disclosed these statistics on Friday, revealing the significant humanitarian impact of these military actions. The attacks coincide with the United States' ongoing support of Iranian Kurdish forces operating from Iraq, further complicating the already volatile dynamics in... [Continue Reading]
US military bombs military sites on Kharg island, Iranian media reports no damage
President Donald Trump said the US destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network and warned that its oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Fars news agency, citing sources on Kharg Island, said there had been no damage to oil facilities and that only military targets had been destroyed by the US strikes. Story by Peter O'Brien and Lou Kisiela. [Continue Reading]
Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout
Fire breaks out at UAE's major Fujairah oil hub, as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island. [Continue Reading]
U.S. and Israel escalate military campaign against Iran with bombing raid on Kharg Island, a key oil export hub
The ongoing military campaign initiated by the United States and Israel against Iran has recently intensified, as U.S. President Donald Trump declared a significant bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical hub for the country's oil exports. This operation is seen as one of the most formidable attacks in the Middle East in recent history. The announcement comes just over a week into a conflict that has sparked global political and economic concerns, particularly in Europe. President Trump boasted on social media that U.S. forces had "totally obliterated" military targets on Kharg Island, which handles approximately 90% of Iran's... [Continue Reading]
Why is Iran's Kharg Island so important and why wasn't its oil infrastructure hit by US strikes?
Donald Trump has said his forces carried out a bombing raid on Iran's "crown jewel" Kharg, a small island in the north of the Persian Gulf, on Friday. [Continue Reading]
Iran Threatens to Attack US Oil Infrastructure Following US Military Strikes on Kharg Island
In recent developments, tensions have escalated sharply in the Gulf region as Iran has issued threats to attack US oil infrastructure in retaliation for recent military strikes by the United States on Kharg Island. On March 14, President Donald Trump announced that the US military had "obliterated" a number of military targets on the island, which serves as a critical transit point for Iran's oil exports. Trump also indicated that further attacks could target oil infrastructure if Tehran disrupts shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes mark an intensification of hostilities in the ongoing conflict that... [Continue Reading]
US attacks military sites on Iran’s Kharg Island, home to vast oil facility
Tehran threatens to reduce US-linked oil facilities to 'pile of ashes' if oil structures on the island are attacked. [Continue Reading]
Trump says US has 'totally obliterated' military targets on Iran's Kharg Island
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also called on its neighbours to 'expel foreign aggressors' after Trump claimed 'many countries' will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to maritime traffic. A fifth of the world’s crude oil and LNG supplies passes through the waterway. [Continue Reading]
Middle East war live: Iran threatens retaliation as Trump says US 'obliterated' targets on Kharg island
Tehran on Saturday threatened to attack cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), home to Dubai and one of the world’s busiest airports, saying the US used “ports, docks and hideouts” there to launch strikes on Iran’s vital Kharg Island, where the US struck more than 90 military targets, according to US Central Command. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. [Continue Reading]
Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
What to Know About Iran’s Kharg Island
The Persian Gulf island, targeted by U.S. strikes, is home to Iran’s main oil export terminal. Any disruption could jolt global energy markets. [Continue Reading]
Why has the US attacked Iran's Kharg Island?
Donald Trump says the US has "obliterated" Iran's military assets on the island, but stopped short of attacking other infrastructure. [Continue Reading]
The escalation trap: how the Iran war could become more costly and complex
Iran is trying to create wedges between Gulf states and the US, but Trump is very comfortable on the ‘escalatory ladder’• Middle East crisis – live updatesIn its current phase, the Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has become a proving ground for two competing concepts of military escalation, each of which threatens to become a trap.On one side, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have failed thus far in their ill-defined and shifting strategic aims. Despite killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and other key leaders in the opening salvo of the campaign, the clerical regime remains and Iran’s... [Continue Reading]
Trump posts bombing video after saying US hit Kharg Island
Donald Trump shared footage of US air strikes on Iran's Kharg Island. [Continue Reading]
U.S. military launches strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, escalating tensions and impacting global oil supply chains
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran escalated significantly with a recent military operation targeting critical locations in Iran. The U.S. military has reportedly launched strikes against military targets on Kharg Island, a vital hub for Iran's oil exports, intensifying geopolitical tensions in the region and threatening global oil supply chains. On a social media platform, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the military "totally obliterated every military target" on Kharg Island, while taking steps to ensure that the oil export infrastructure remains intact. His comments come as Iran has been accused of conducting missile and drone attacks... [Continue Reading]
US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island - Trump
The United States destroyed military targets on Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump said, threatening to strike its oil infrastructure if Iran continues attacks that have halted most ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. [Continue Reading]
Trump threatens Iran oil hub as strait tensions rise
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike the oil infrastructure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz, a warning that could further roil markets already coping with a historic disruption in supply. [Continue Reading]
Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is so strategically important for Tehran. [Continue Reading]
Trump says U.S. bombed Kharg Island, striking core of Iran’s oil economy
The strikes destroyed more than 90 military targets, including missile facilities, but preserved oil infrastructure, U.S. Central Command said Saturday. [Continue Reading]
Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports
US president calls on China, France, Japan and the UK to send vessels after US strikes Kharg Island oil facilitiesMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran threatened on Saturday to further escalate the war raging in the Middle East by targeting any facility in the region with US ties, after Donald Trump predicted “many countries” would send warships to support a US bid to reopen by force the strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway closed to virtually all maritime traffic by Tehran since the beginning of the war.Iran has responded to the joint US-Israeli offensive, which is entering its third week,... [Continue Reading]
Iran war live: US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities next
Intense strikes target central Tehran as US president says 'powerful' bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island. [Continue Reading]
US strikes Iran’s Kharg Island, attacking ‘every military target’, Trump says
No oil infrastructure was damaged in US strikes on Kharg Island, Iranian media reported on Saturday after President Donald Trump said US bombardment of the island had destroyed military targets. Trump said on Friday that the United States had carried out strikes against “every military target” on Iran’s export hub. “For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island,” Trump said in a social media post. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do... [Continue Reading]
