US-Iran war highlights: Iran targets US' fifth fleet in Bahrain using drones; Hormuz ‘closed to all vessels’

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump said he ordered a secret military mission last month that resulted in over 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said more than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait.

“Last month, I directed our Great U.S. Military to execute a secret mission to support Oil Tankers and other Commercial Ships through the Straight of Hormuz. Today, I am pleased to announce that this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Straight, and into the Open Market. More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait,” Trump said.

US Iran war LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said Tehran would “stand firm against any pressure or threat.”

In a post on X, Pezeshkian said Iran was “relying on the knowledge and capabilities of its specialists, national unity, and solidarity.” This comes after US President Donald Trump warned of fresh strikes against Iran.

US Iran war LIVE: After US President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded, saying it was a “sign of desperation.”

“Critical infrastructures are the lifeblood of the people. Threats to target them—from transportation networks to the electricity and water industries—are not a show of strength but a sign of desperation in the face of a nation's will,” Pezeshkian said in a post on X.

US Iran war LIVE: The United States Central Command on Wednesday said it had disabled “an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman for the second consecutive day after another vessel violated the ongoing blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.”

The CENTCOM claimed the crew had “repeatedly failed to comply with directions from American forces”, following which a US aircraft had fired “precision munitions into the ship’s engine room.” The tanker was a Palau-flagged vessel, with 24 Indian crew members onboard. India's ministry of external affairs condemned the incident, saying three Indian crew members remained missing, while 21 had been rescued.

US Iran war LIVE: After warning of attacks on Iran, US President Donald Trump said Tehran had agreed to not have a nuclear weapon, adding that “all they have to do is sign the paper.”

He further said he wanted a deal with Iran which was “meaningful and works”, Reuters news agency reported.

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump warned of attacks on Iran again on Wednesday. He said that he would not reveal whether the US would “knock out” bridges or power plants, Reuters news agency reported.

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said America would again “attack” Iran “very hard”, adding that he would “see what happens” with the peace deal, Reuters news agency reported.

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened Iran, saying America would attack them “very hard.”

The US President further said Iran “should sign the deal”, according to Reuters news agency.

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the US naval blockade as “effective”, while claiming that Iran was “becoming a failed nation” because of it.

“The Fake News Media refuses to report how EFFECTIVE the U.S. Naval BLOCKADE is, the most successful Blockade in the history of Naval Warfare. NOTHING GETS THROUGH unless we want it to. IT IS A STEEL WALL!” Trump said in a post on X.

“Iran is doing ZERO business, not paying their military, or any of their bills, and quickly becoming a FAILED NATION! Lots of oil is getting out. Praise be to Allah!” the US President further said.

US Iran war LIVE: India reiterated its call to de-escalate tensions in West Asia after a commercial tanker with 24 Indian crew members onboard was attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday.

“he continuing incidents of attacks on shipping in the region are deeply worrisome and a direct result of the ongoing conflict in the region,” the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.

“We reiterate our call for immediate de-escalation of tensions, and the conclusion of ongoing negotiations for a diplomatic solution so that peace and stability can return to the region,” the MEA added.

US Iran war LIVE: A commercial vessel, Settebello, was attacked off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. The ship had 24 Indian crew onboard, out of whom 21 have been rescued and three remain missing, a statement by the ministry of external affairs said.

US Iran war LIVE: The ministry of external affairs on Wednesday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman earlier today. The vessel had 24 Indian crew members onboard.

“Our Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and proactively coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation,” the MEA said in a statement.

US Iran war LIVE: Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Wednesday issued a statement condemning Iranian strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan.

“The Foreign Ministry expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and denunciation in the strongest terms of the blatant Iranian attacks and flagrant violations of the sovereignty of the brotherly Kingdom of Bahrain, the brotherly State of Kuwait, and the gdom of Jordan, and considers them a threat to the security and territorial integrity of these brotherly countries and their airspace,” the statement by the Saudi foreign ministry said.

US Iran war LIVE: The United States, Britain and other European allies and nations condemned the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps-Intelligence Organization, Quds Force, and Ministry of Intelligence and Security.

They accused Iran of “lethal plotting”and other actions in Europe, North America and Australia, a joint statement said on Wednesday, Reuters news agency reported.

US Iran war LIVE: A tanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil is heading towards Europe, in the first such shipment since March, ata from the maritime tracking firm Kpler showed Wednesday, AFP reported.

The tanker, Advantage Victory, left Gulf at the end of May. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel passed through the Strait of Hormuz on May 27 without indicating its destination. It revealed its destination on Monday, with its AIS signal indicating “NL RTM”, the code for Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

US Iran war LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday responded to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's remarks calling Israel's actions “mischievous” and warning against “adventures” in the Mediterranean.

“Erdogan, who perpetrates genocide against the Kurds, supports the terrorist organization Hamas, oppresses his own people, and imprisons political rivals, is the last one who can preach morals to the State of Israel,” Netanyahu said in a post on X.

He further said that Israel would “continue to act forcefully against Iran and its proxies that threaten the Middle East and the entire world.”

US Iran war LIVE: Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Wednesday killed at least 12 people, a source told AFP. This comes after an Israeli strike hit Sidon in the centre of south Lebanon.

US Iran war LIVE: British maritime security group Ambrey said Wednesday that the fire in a tanker near Oman coast is reportedly owing to a US strike. A fire in a tanker 20 nautical miles northeast of Oman's port of Sohar has killed one, with two crew members missing.

“Ambrey assesses that this was likely the result of US operations to blockade Iranian ports,” Reuters news agency reported citing the group. “In the past, crews have been warned to gather on the bow of a vessel before an attack on the stern,” it said.

A second maritime security source also said the vessel was likely to have been hit by a US missile, according to Reuters. The vessel hit was the Settebello, according to British maritime risk management group Vanguard, which said the Omani Navy responded to the ship's distress call. The tanker was partially laden and last located off Oman's coast on June 1, according to the MarineTraffic ship-tracking platform. Its India-based operator, listed in databases, could not be reached for comment.

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump is considering ordering fresh strikes on Iran's power plants and bridges, owing to the delay in reaching an agreement, Fox News reported on Wednesday citing a phone interview.

US Iran war LIVE: Negotiators from Qatar, which is mediating between the US and Iran, travelled to Tehran on Wednesday morning, an official with knowledge of the situation told Reuters news agency.

The Qatari negotiators travelled to Tehran after consultations with the US to finalise and agreement between both sides, according to Reuters.

US Iran war LIVE: A strike hit the centre of Sidon in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, AFP reported.

US Iran war LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran and Washingtonneed to move beyond “this state of neither war nor peace,” according to the semi-official Mehr news agency.

“If we want to move beyond this state of neither war nor peace, what should we do? If we do not engage in dialogue, then what is the alternative?” Pezeshkian asked.

“It was on that basis that the Leader permitted the talks to continue, and in the final stages his instruction was: ‘Go and resolve the issue,’” the Iran President added.

US Iran war LIVE: In agreement with the government of Lebanon, the UN human rights office will send a team of investigators to the country next week.

The team will collect evidence of potential violations of the international law by all parties during the war since March, Reuters news agency reported.

US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that Iran would have to “pay the price”, saying they took “too long to negotiate a deal.”

“They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!!” Trump said in a post on X. He further added that the Iranian military was a “complete and total mess.”

“Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn’t even exist anymore - They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action,” Trump said.

US Iran war LIVE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday said Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Syria had “reached a point” where they were also a threat to Turkey, Reuters news agency reported.