US-Iran war live: 1 dead after Iran attacks two UAE oil tankers with cruise missiles; US launches new Iran strikes; Latest updates

UAE condemns Houthi ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia

The UAE strongly condemned attacks by the Houthi militia targeting southern Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles.

The Foreign Ministry said these attacks are a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability, and reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability.

Kuwait air defences intercepting hostile missiles, drones

Kuwait’s General Staff of the Armed Forces said its air defence systems are intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks. It said any explosions heard are the result of these interceptions.

Trump replaces 20% Hormuz fee with Gulf investment deals

President Donald Trump said oil is flowing freely thanks to US military strength, crediting Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper.

He said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all shipping except Iran, citing what he called Tehran’s dishonest and violent leadership, and confirmed a full blockade on ships tied to Iranian ports or cargo.

He said that following productive talks with Middle East leaders, he has scrapped the proposed 20% US reimbursement fee in favor of trade and investment deals from Gulf states, which he said would be massive, mutually beneficial, and would bring factories, plants and equipment into the US at historic levels, creating millions of high-paying American jobs.

He added that Iran’s era of violence, including the killing of what he said were hundreds of thousands of people and 52,000 protesters, is over, and declared that Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon.

Oman reaffirms neutral role, commitment to law of the sea in Hormuz talks

Oman’s Foreign Ministry said that amid ongoing discussions over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, it continues its transparent and neutral cooperation with all parties to restore freedom of navigation in the strait, in full conformity with international law.

It reaffirmed its full commitment to its obligations under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and called on all parties to respect and act in accordance with international law.

India summons Iranian diplomat over tanker attacks that killed one, injured 10

India said it is deeply concerned by the attacks on the vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa during their transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The two ships carried 30 Indian seafarers among a combined crew of 46.

Of the 12 Indian nationals aboard Al Bahiyah, one died and another was injured, while of the 18 Indian nationals aboard Mombasa, nine were injured, including two seriously. India extended condolences to the deceased’s family and wished the injured a speedy recovery, and said its mission and post in the UAE are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with UAE authorities to assist the affected seafarers.

The Ministry of External Affairs summoned the Deputy Chief of Mission at Iran’s embassy in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the attacks.

India strongly condemned the attacks and acts of violence targeting seafarers and disrupting free navigation through international waterways like the Strait of Hormuz. It reiterated deep concern over the resumption of attacks and escalating hostilities in the West Asian region, calling for an immediate end to the violence and a return to dialogue and diplomacy.

It said the targeting of commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure in the region must stop so that free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways can be restored as soon as possible, in line with international law.

Pakistan condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia, backs Kingdom’s security

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif strongly condemned the attacks carried out against Saudi Arabia the previous night, calling them a violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with the potential to further destabilize regional peace.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering support for Saudi Arabia’s security and full solidarity with the Kingdom at this critical time, adding that Pakistan will continue backing sincere efforts to promote peace, stability, security and mutual understanding across the region.

UK issues fresh travel advisory for Britons in Gulf amid Iran tensions

In a new travel advisory, the UK government said the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable despite a memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, warning that attacks could resume at short notice, particularly since Iran has carried out further strikes in the region since the agreement was reached.

It advised British nationals to consult GOV.UK’s crisis guidance, follow instructions from local authorities, sign up for FCDO travel alerts, monitor local and international media, avoid areas near security or military facilities, keep departure plans and travel documents up to date, and, if told to take shelter, stay indoors in a secure location such as an interior stairwell or room with few external walls or windows, since the greatest danger comes from falling debris caused by interceptions.

It noted that before an April 8 ceasefire, Iran had said it intended to target Gulf locations linked to the US and Israel, and had previously hit civilian infrastructure across the region, including ports, hotels, roads, bridges, energy facilities, oil sites, water systems, and airports.

UAE strongly condemns renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Jordan

The UAE strongly condemned the renewed Iranian attacks with missiles and drones targeting Bahrain and Jordan.

The Foreign Ministry said in a statement that these hostile attacks represent a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the brotherly nations and a threat to their security and stability.

The Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with Bahrain and Jordan, and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding their security and stability.

Bahrain says it intercepted new Iranian strikes on Tuesday

Bahrain’s Defence Force said Iran is continuing a systematic pattern of hostility through attacks targeting civilians in the kingdom.

It said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a number of Iranian strikes on Tuesday morning, July 14, and affirmed that all its forces remain at the highest level of readiness to defend the country.

The Defence Force urged the public to remain cautious and avoid approaching any strange or suspicious debris from the attack, reporting it immediately, and said the Royal Field Engineering Unit is fully ready to safely handle such material to ensure public safety.

It reiterated that deliberately using missiles and drones to target civilians and private property is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, and expressed pride in its forces’ readiness and vigilance in performing their national duty.

CENTCOM completes new strikes across Iran, hits six locations

US Central Command said it completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran at 10:15 p.m. ET on July 13, following a five-hour mission. It said US forces struck military targets across Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask, Konarak, Abu Musa, and Bandar Abbas, using precision munitions against Iranian coastal defense systems, missile and drone sites, and maritime capabilities to further degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.

CENTCOM noted that more than 50,000 US service members are currently deployed across the Middle East, and said American forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready.

Bahrain condemns Iranian attack on UAE tankers Mombasa, Al Bahiyah

Bahrain strongly condemned the Iranian attack on the UAE oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, which were struck by two cruise missiles while passing through the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz in Omani territorial waters, killing one Indian crew member and injuring others.

Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry called it a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability, and a serious violation of international law, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and Security Council Resolution 2817.

It affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with the UAE and support for the legitimate measures it is taking to protect its security, sovereignty and vital interests, and extended condolences to the victim’s family and to India, along with wishes for a speedy recovery for the injured.

Jordan says it downed four more Iranian missiles

Jordan’s Armed Forces said its air defence systems intercepted and shot down four missiles that breached Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory early Tuesday morning.

A military source said Royal Engineering Corps teams handled fallen debris at several locations following approved procedures, taking all necessary precautions to secure the sites and ensure public safety.

The source stressed that any attempt to undermine Jordan’s sovereignty or violate its airspace will be met with decisive force under established rules of engagement, reaffirming the military’s readiness to take all necessary measures to protect the country.

UAE condemns Iranian attack on tankers Mombasa, Al Bahiyah

The United Arab Emirates has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the Iranian hostile attacks that targeted the national oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah with two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the Iranian hostile attack resulted in the death of one Indian national and the injury of eight others, including four who sustained serious injuries. The injured comprise six Indian nationals and two Ukrainian nationals. The Ministry extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, as well as to the Government and people of the Republic of India, and wished all the injured a speedy recovery.

The Ministry underscored that this Iranian hostile attack constitutes a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817, which affirmed the importance of freedom of navigation, and rejected the targeting of commercial vessels or the obstruction of international maritime routes.

The Ministry emphasized that targeting commercial shipping and using the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of economic coercion or blackmail constitutes an act of piracy and poses a direct threat to the stability of the region, its peoples, and global energy security.

The UAE stressed the need for Iran to halt these unprovoked attacks, ensure its full commitment to an immediate cessation of all hostilities, and the complete and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz in order to safeguard regional security, and maintain the stability of the global economy and trade.

Bahrain sounds siren, urges public to seek shelter

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said sirens have been sounded and urged citizens and residents to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.

Araghchi: Iran, not US, is “guardian” of Strait of Hormuz

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said he agrees with the US president that whoever ensures safe passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz deserves compensation for that service, but argued that Iran has always been, and will remain, the strait’s guardian.

He said a 20 per cent fee is too high, adding that Iran would be fair.

US embassy cancels consular appointments in UAE through July 15

The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai canceled consular appointments from July 13–15 due to the regional security situation.

Americans with appointments on those dates were told not to come in person, as they will be contacted to reschedule.

The embassy and consulate remain on ordered-departure status, with non-emergency US government personnel relocated outside the UAE, meaning only limited consular assistance is available.

Americans needing passport or other consular services were told to contact the embassy through its US Citizen Services Navigator, after which the consular team will respond by email with instructions. All routine US visa services in the UAE remain suspended.

Tankers Mombasa, Al Bahiyah hit by Iranian missiles; one dead, eight hurt

The Ministry of Defense said the national tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah were struck by two Iranian cruise missiles in the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters.

One crew member of the Mombasa, an Indian national, was killed, and eight others were injured, four seriously – six Indian nationals and two Ukrainians.

The strikes also caused material damage and fires on both tankers, which have since been brought under control.

The ministry condemned the attack as a brazen and serious violation of international law that threatens regional security and stability, and said the state reserves the full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its territory, people and residents, and safeguard its sovereignty, security and national interests.

It said it remains on high alert and fully prepared to counter any threats, and urged the public to rely only on official sources and avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.