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US Iran War News Live Updates: Maritime Chaos In Hormuz As One Ship Is Captured, Another Destroyed
US-Iran War Live Updates: Follow real-time developments as the Middle East conflict widens through continued fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, mounting diplomatic tensions and growing concerns over maritime security and global energy supplies. Track the latest military operations, ceasefire talks, geopolitical reactions and humanitarian developments across Lebanon, Gaza, Israel, Iran and the wider Gulf region.
- Trump And Xi Discuss Strait Of Hormuz: US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held discussions on the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open amid rising tensions in the Gulf. According to the White House, Xi agreed that the strategic waterway “must remain open to support the free flow of energy”, underlining growing international concern over disruptions to global oil routes.
- Iran Urges BRICS To Condemn US-Israel Actions: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on BRICS nations to formally condemn the US-Israel war on Iran, describing the attacks as violations of international law. Speaking during meetings in New Delhi, he said the Iranian people would “never bow to any pressure”.
- BRICS Meeting Exposes Regional Divisions: The conflict triggered sharp exchanges during the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, with diplomats reporting tensions between Iran and the UAE over accusations linked to attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was reportedly involved in efforts to calm the situation.
- India Warns Of Maritime And Energy Risks: India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar warned that instability in West Asia was threatening maritime trade and global energy security, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. He stressed the need for dialogue, sovereignty and uninterrupted shipping routes.
- Hezbollah Launches Drone Strike Near Israeli Border: Hezbollah said it launched an explosive drone towards Israeli forces near the border town of Rosh HaNikra in northern Israel. Israeli authorities said the drone injured several civilians after landing inside Israeli territory, while local medical officials confirmed four casualties, including one person in critical condition.
- Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Talks Continue: A third round of direct talks between Lebanese and Israeli negotiators is taking place in Washington as both sides attempt to preserve a fragile ceasefire due to expire on Sunday. Despite the talks, attacks have continued across southern Lebanon.
- Israeli Strikes Intensify Across Lebanon: Lebanese media reported fresh Israeli airstrikes in southern and eastern parts of the country, while Israel claimed it struck more than 65 Hezbollah targets in the last 24 hours. Lebanese authorities say more than 2,800 people have been killed since the conflict escalated earlier this year.
- Violence Continues In Gaza: At least four Palestinians were reportedly killed in northern Gaza on Thursday despite ongoing ceasefire discussions. The United Nations has also warned of escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
- Jerusalem Day March Raises Tensions: Thousands of Israeli nationalists marched through occupied East Jerusalem’s Old City during Jerusalem Day events, with some participants chanting anti-Arab slogans including “Death to Arabs” and “May your villages burn”. The march took place under heavy police deployment amid fears of rising communal tensions.
- Regional Crisis Deepens Global Concerns: The continued fighting, diplomatic confrontation and instability around critical shipping routes are intensifying fears over regional security, global trade disruptions and energy market volatility as international actors push for de-escalation.
