This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.
Catch up on Sunday's top developments here:
- Trump says US 'low-keying it' with Iran
- Gaza plan rejected by Netanyahu 'only way forward': Trump board head
- Iran names new head of top national security body
- Houthi attacks kill 11 in Yemen, target Saudi refinery
- US, Iran make 'some' progress in talks, VP Vance says
Occupation forces destroy water pipelines southeast of Tubas
Published: Aug 11, 2026 | 04:00GMT | by Web Desk
Israeli occupation forces today destroyed water pipelines in the areas of Atouf and Ras al-Ahmar, southeast of Tubas, said a local activist.
Human rights activist Aref Daraghmeh told WAFA that the occupation forces destroyed the pipelines to clear the way for the construction of a military road in the area.
Trump insists Netanyahu relationship 'very good' despite Gaza rift
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 20:22 GMT | by AFP
President Donald Trump insisted Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.
"The relationship is very good," Trump said in response to a shouted question from a journalist at the end of an Oval Office event.
After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism, Netanyahu explicitly stated on Sunday that he opposed the Gaza plan, which called for Israel to begin pulling back forces in tandem with disarmament by Hamas.
Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving leader, is running even or trailing in some polls ahead of October 27 elections, the country's first since the devastating 2023 attack by Hamas that sparked the Gaza war.
Polls show that the Gaza plan is unpopular with Netanyahu's right-wing base, and far-right members of his cabinet had urged him to kill it.
Oil prices finish up 5% as Hormuz dispute drags on
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 19:16 GMT | by AFP
Oil prices jumped about 5% Monday as the United States and Iran remained far apart on terms to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
International benchmark Brent oil gained 5.0% to $87.72 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate surged 5.1 percent to $82.13 a barrel.
Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 17:00 GMT | by AFP
US President Donald Trump said Monday he would seek conflict compensation from Iran as part of any future peace negotiations, citing attacks and atrocities.
Iran is "asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five month Military Conflict... I am likewise demanding compensation from Iran, for all of the people that they have killed and gravely wounded with their roadside bombs and many conflicts," Trump posted.
Iran supreme leader names Guards general Abdollahi military chief
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 16:20 GMT | by AFP
Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei named Revolutionary Guards general Ali Abdollahi head of the country's armed forces on Monday, while also confirming a new commander of the Guards, putting his imprimatur on the country's military.
An statement on Khamenei's website announced that "Major General Ali Abdollahi has been appointed chief of staff of the armed forces. Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi has also been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps with the rank of major general."
Pakistan, Iran discuss efforts to promote regional peace
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 14:13 GMT | by Web Desk
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday spoke with his Iranian counterpart, where both exchanged views on regional and international developments, the Foreign Office said.
Both sides particularly focused on the "evolving situation in the region and efforts to promote peace and stability."
“DPM/FM also shared the contours of the recently signed Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, underscoring its objectives of strengthening strategic cooperation and contributing to regional peace and security,” the statement added.
FM Araghchi thanked FM Dar for sharing the key aspects of the Agreement.
Both sides agreed to remain in close contact on matters of mutual interest.
Iran sees Makkah Defense Agreement as sign of regional shift: Spokesperson
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 12:43 GMT | by Web Desk
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, on Monday described the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement among Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey as a sign of a changing perception among regional states, saying they have realized that security cannot be secured by relying on foreign powers, reported Tasnim.
In comments at a weekly press conference, he said the trilateral agreement could be viewed as an indication of a shift in the way countries in the region perceive security.
He noted that Iran has consistently called on regional countries to cooperate and strengthen their own security without relying on foreign actors, stressing that the latest development should be taken into consideration.
Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar discusses regional developments with Saudi counterpart
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 11:55 GMT | by Web Desk
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday spoke with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan, to discuss matters of mutual interest and regional developments, the Foreign Office said.
“They discussed matters of mutual interest, including multilateral cooperation and regional developments," the statement added.
Both sides underscored the importance of “continued close" coordination and cooperation, both bilaterally and at multilateral forums.
Iran ties the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to an end to the US blockade
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 11:50 GMT | by Web Desk
Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen as long as the US maintains its naval blockade against Iran, stressing that Washington must end and make amends for its “destructive actions” before further steps can be discussed, according to Tasnim News Agency.
He noted that negotiations between Iran and Oman over a shipping route are naturally a bilateral matter involving the two coastal states.
Heavy clashes erupt between Yemeni army, Houthis in Al-Fakher Front
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 10:39 GMT | by Web Desk
Fierce confrontations broke out in recent hours between government forces and Houthi fighters along the Al-Fakher front in Qa’tabah district, northern Al-Dhalea province.
Military sources reported that the clashes involved intense exchanges of fire and heavy weaponry, marking one of the most violent confrontations in the area in recent weeks.
Oman and Iran continue talks on shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 9:44 GMT | by Web Desk
Oman and Iran are continuing talks on arrangements for safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran saying the two countries have agreed on a proposed route but have yet to settle all technical details.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that negotiations with Oman were progressing smoothly. He said the two sides were still working on a joint statement covering the arrangements.
The proposed system would include monitoring vessels using the route, maritime services, environmental cooperation and measures to combat crime, according to Baqaei.
He said the two countries were not currently discussing transit fees or how any payments might be divided.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime route, and any arrangements governing the movement of ships through it could affect international shipping. Baqaei said, however, that the negotiations were being conducted between Iran and Oman, which he described as the two coastal states involved in determining the route.
Asked about the conditions for reopening the waterway, Baqaei rejected the suggestion that its closure was the result of a disagreement with Oman.
Israeli forces and settlers raid areas southeast of Bethlehem
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 7:21 GMT | by Web Desk
Israeli forces and settlers raided two areas southeast of Bethlehem on Monday, according to a local source cited by the Palestinian news agency WAFA.
The areas, Khala'il Al-Louz and Abu Anjeem, are located in Bethlehem Governorate. The source said the forces and settlers deployed along the main road.
The reported raids coincided with a visit by a diplomatic delegation to Khala'il Al-Louz. The delegation was taking part in a field tour organized by the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates to assess conditions in Bethlehem Governorate.
Seven killed, 30 wounded in Houthi attack on Yemen port
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 03:50 GMT | by Web Desk
Seven people were killed and 30 wounded in a Houthi missile and drone attack on Yemen's Red Sea port city of Al-Makha, according to a government military spokesman.
Colonel Majid al-Nuzaili said the dead included four soldiers and three civilians, adding that the attacks targeted military and civilian sites, including power-generating stations.
The Houthis said they targeted Saudi troops and weapons depots at the port.
Trump says Iran shows ‘51 years of bad behaviour’
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 00:50 GMT | by Web Desk
US President Donald Trump said Iran has shown “51 years of bad behaviour” in a post on Truth Social, while sharing a chart showing a sharp decline in the value of the Iranian rial since 2025.
The chart, titled “Iran has no money,” also described the country's currency as “trash.”
Oil prices rise as Iran sets Hormuz demands
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 00:45 GMT | by Web Desk
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Sunday after Tehran denied holding negotiations with Washington and outlined conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose about 1.2% to $84.58 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained around 1.1% to $79.28.
Tehran has demanded an end to US attacks on Iran and its regional allies, the lifting of the blockade on Iranian ports, and the withdrawal of US forces from around Iran. It has also called for sanctions relief, the unfreezing of Iranian assets and compensation for war damage.
Israel closes West Bank village to non-residents
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 00:25 GMT | by Web Desk
Israel's military has closed the West Bank village of Taybeh to non-residents, saying the measure was aimed at preventing further attacks on Palestinians by Israeli settlers in the area.
The military said the order applies only to Israelis and not Palestinians, with a spokesperson citing “some violent attacks by Israelis in the region.”
“Upon receiving any report of violations of the order, IDF soldiers are dispatched to the area and operate to disperse the gatherings and detain suspects in order to protect the citizens of the area and to maintain order,” the military said.
IRGC says Hormuz remains closed pending US compliance
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 00:18 GMT | by Web Desk
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States meets Tehran's demands, including compensation for war damage.
Iran's effective blockade of the strategic waterway has disrupted shipping and pushed up energy prices, while President Donald Trump said he was “low-keying it” in his approach to Tehran.
Tehran has insisted on retaining control over the Strait of Hormuz following the war and has sought to charge fees for passage, while repeatedly targeting vessels it accuses of bypassing its preferred route.
Sunday's developments at a glance
Published: Aug 10, 2026 | 00:16 GMT | by Web Desk
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran had made some progress in recent talks, including discussions on restoring oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz, although key issues remain unresolved. Iran, however, maintained that the strait would not reopen until the US met its demands, including compensation for war damages, an end to sanctions and the conflict, and the lifting of the US naval blockade.
US President Donald Trump said Washington was “low-keying it” with Iran and relying on economic pressure rather than immediately pursuing further military action. Meanwhile, Iran appointed former Revolutionary Guards commander Mohsen Rezaei as head of its Supreme National Security Council.
In Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a US-backed ceasefire plan supported by Hamas, insisting that Israel would not withdraw its forces until Hamas was fully disarmed. The move highlighted growing differences between Netanyahu and Trump. Egypt warned against any forced displacement of Palestinians and urged all sides to uphold their commitments.
Israeli forces also continued shelling parts of southern Lebanon, while violence persisted in Yemen, where Houthi attacks killed and wounded government forces and civilians and targeted Saudi-linked energy infrastructure.
On the diplomatic front, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan moved forward with a joint defense agreement, with Turkiye saying it expected Egypt to join the pact. The UN Security Council is also set to discuss the situation in the occupied West Bank.
For earlier developments, read our Aug 9 live blog here.