US-Iran news highlights: US disables Iranian oil tanker, launches new strikes on Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, Ahvaz

US-Iran war today updates: Iran has executed a man convicted of carrying out an arson attack on local government offices during the early 2026 protests, according to the judiciary's Mizan news agency.

US-Iran war today updates: Over 260 people were injured in the latest US strikes, Iran's Health Ministry said. At least 222 were discharged after treatment.

Spokesman Hossein Kermanpour said at least two people were killed and three of the wounded were under the age of 18. The US struck dozens of Iranian targets and reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

US-Iran war today updates: Iranian media reported that a second US missile strike hit a naval watchtower in Chabahar. They called it a civilian facility used for maritime security and fishermen search-and-rescue operations.

US-Iran war today updates: Israeli forces demolished several homes and other structures in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon and bulldozed roads leading to Maroun al-Ras, according to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).

The agency also reported that Israeli troops opened fire on residents inspecting orchards near Majdal Zoun and al-Mansouri. No casualties were reported.

US-Iran war today updates: Israeli forces and settlers carried out fresh raids, detentions and attacks across the occupied West Bank, according to the Palestinian Wafa news agency.

Israeli forces detained Palestinians during raids in Dheisheh camp and areas near Nablus, while settlers allegedly vandalised vehicles in Beit Dajan, cut electricity poles in Beita, injured two residents during clashes, and assaulted an ambulance crew.

US-Iran war today updates: An Israeli helicopter air strike on a home in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, killed four members of the same family, including a six-year-old child, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

Medical sources said the strike hit the family's home at dawn, killing Omar Sami Ahmad Abu Qasim, his wife Asmaa Ghazi Abu Qasim, and their daughter Habiba Omar Sami Abu Qasim, as Israeli shelling continued across the Gaza Strip.

US-Iran war today updates: US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz accused China of not doing enough to stop the flow of dual-use goods and satellite imagery to Iran and the Houthis. Waltz said such items, while having civilian uses, have also been used to threaten US partners, civilian aircraft and commercial shipping.

US-Iran war today updates: Chinese Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said US attacks on Iran have “once again” pushed the region “into a dangerous precipice.”

Rejecting US accusations that China was not doing enough to stop the flow of goods to Iran and Yemen, Sun called the claims “completely baseless” and said, “China exercises strict control over such exports.”

He added, “The priority now is for the US to stop creating new conflicts and turmoil in the Middle East.”

US-Iran war today updates: Araghchi, on Tuesday, said Iran would “not, under any circumstances” allow the US to interfere in the management of the Strait of Hormuz. He added Iran would not accept such involvement “not now, and not at any other time.”

US-Iran war today updates: US President Donald Trump backed a bill proposing 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, including India and others. Calling it “Senator Lindsey Graham’s thing,” Trump said, “There’s a good chance we get this done. We may add Iran to this.”

US-Iran war today updates: Nine of the 11 vessels that crossed the Strait of Hormuz before the US blockade took effect were linked to Iranian trade, according to Kpler data cited by Reuters. Iranian exports included crude oil, refined products and LPG shipments, while no tankers were seen loading oil or gas from other Gulf producers.

US-Iran war today updates: Senate Democrats blocked the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) over objections to the US war in Iran, with the vote failing 50-46. Senator Richard Blumenthal said the bill appeared to support continued war funding and called for clarity on the administration’s strategy and endgame in Iran.

Senator Tammy Duckworth said, “Simply throwing more money at an out-of-control military operation is not strategy. It’s a recipe for a forever war,” adding she could not support the bill without her amendment to halt additional funding for offensive actions in Iran.

US-Iran news today LIVE: Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi criticised derogatory remarks against Iran, saying they would not diminish the country’s “greatness”. He wrote, “We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor.”

US-Iran news today LIVE: Iran’s Education Ministry has moved exam centres located near sensitive and military facilities to safer locations, including public halls and religious centres, amid concerns they could be affected by further attacks, Fars news agency reported.

US-Iran news today: Trump increased pressure on Iran to reach a deal with Washington. “You better make a deal. You’re not going to have anybody left," he told Fox News.

“You’re not going to have anybody left,” and added that the US was “being very careful with the civilian population.”

He repeated his warning, saying, “But I said, you better make a deal. You’re not going to have anything left.”

Trump said the message was conveyed to Tehran through his representatives during recent communication, which he said took place “about an hour ago.”

Asked whether he believed Iran would agree to a deal, Trump said, “They should. I don’t know if they will or not.”

US-Iran news today: China’s economy grew 4.3% in the second quarter, missing expectations of 4.5%, as weak domestic consumption and global uncertainty weighed on growth. Rising energy costs linked to the Iran war have eased deflation pressures but could hurt manufacturing and consumer sentiment if tensions continue.

US-Iran news today: Iran claimed it targeted US military infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US strikes and the blockade on Iranian ports. The claims, including attacks on a Kuwait logistics hub, US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain and Al-Azraq base in Jordan.

US-Iran war LIVE: A US strike hit a wheat storage silo in Hoveizeh County, Iran’s western Khuzestan province, the province’s deputy governor told Fars news agency. No casualties were reported, according to the official.

US-Iran war LIVE: The UN Security Council voted to extend monitoring of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea for another six months. Thirteen members backed the resolution, while China and Russia abstained. Under the measure, the UN secretary-general will continue submitting monthly reports on the attacks, which began in late 2023.

US-Iran war LIVE: The IRGC asked Jordanians and Kuwaitis to oppose the US military presence in their countries after claiming strikes on US bases.

Addressing “the people of Jordan”, the IRGC called on them to “not allow that sacred land to become the launch point for attacks against Islamic countries” and asked them to “seize every opportunity” to expel US forces and target US facilities.

In a message to the “esteemed and generous people of Kuwait”, the IRGC claimed responsibility for attacks on US military targets and urged Kuwaitis to “liberate Islamic lands from the bases of American occupiers.”

US-Iran war news LIVE: The IRGC said it destroyed shelters housing US F-15, F-16 and F-35 fighter jets and MQ-9 drones at Jordan’s Azraq air base during the sixth wave of its “Nasr 2” operation, Al Jazeera reported.

US-Iran war news LIVE: The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz rose on Tuesday ahead of the US naval blockade taking effect, with nine of the 11 ships using the Iranian route, according to Reuters citing Kpler ship-tracking data. The vessels included oil tankers, LPG carriers, a methanol tanker and a dry bulk carrier carrying Iranian exports. No tankers were seen entering or leaving the Gulf to load oil or gas from other Gulf producers.

US-Iran war news LIVE: More Democratic lawmakers have backed an amendment to block $3.3 billion in US military aid to Israel.

Representative Ro Khanna also pledged support, saying, "I cannot vote for aid to a country that committed genocide and has used tax dollars to detain Americans like me."

US-Iran war news LIVE: Jordan's military said it shot down three missiles launched by Iran that were targeting the kingdom.

US-Iran war news LIVE: US war secretary Pete Hegseth urged Iraq to disarm Iran-aligned paramilitary groups during talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi at the Pentagon. After the meeting, Hegseth said on X that Iraq "must assert its sovereignty and disarm the Iran-aligned militias," accusing the groups of carrying out repeated attacks on US forces amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran.