This live blog follows the latest developments across the Middle East crisis, including regional diplomacy, maritime security, ceasefire negotiations, and economic fallout.
Catch up: Yesterday’s top developments
- Iran calls Qatar accusations over LNG tanker attack 'unacceptable'
- Riyadh condemns 'Iran's targeting' of Saudi tanker in Hormuz Strait
- Israel demolishes six Palestinian houses in occupied West Bank
- Trump in Ankara says was 'very disappointed' with NATO over Iran
Iran FM says US attacks violate treaty, warns of 'decisive' action: state media
Published: July 7, 2026 | 22:50 GMT | by AFP
Iran's foreign ministry said Tuesday the United States has repeatedly violated their agreed memorandum of understanding and warned of retaliation following Washington's strikes on targets in the Strait of Hormuz.
"Iran is issuing a serious warning about the consequences of America's breach of the treaty, and will take decisive measures to protect its interests and national security," the ministry said in a statement posted to Telegram by IRIB News.
Iran reports explosions on sites around Strait of Hormuz: state media
Published: July 7, 2026 | 22:46 GMT | by AFP
Iranian state media on Tuesday reported a series of explosions heard in the Strait of Hormuz region, moments after US officials announced "powerful" strikes on Iran.
IRIB news reported six explosions were heard on the Iranian island of Qeshm, seven explosions were heard in the city of Sirik and more were heard in the major port city of Bandar Abbas.
CENTCOM says US launches strikes against Iran after attacks on commercial vessels
Published: July 7, 2026 | 22:15 GMT | by Web Desk
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces have begun launching a series of strikes against Iran, describing them as aimed at imposing heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway.
According to the statement, the strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said Iran's actions were unwarranted, dangerous, and constituted a clear violation of the ceasefire.
For earlier developments, read our July 7 live blog here
