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 Saturday's top developments here:
- Pakistan condemns attacks on pipelines in Saudi Arabia
- Trump says Yemen's Houthis have asked US not to intervene
- Saudi says drones launched from Iraq hit oil pipeline
- US limits air defense time for vessels sailing through Hormuz
- Israel targets southern Lebanon with artillery
Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
Published: Sep 13, 2026 | 01: 12 GMT | by Web Desk
A vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
“Status of the crew, damage assessment and environmental impact are unknown,” UKMTO said in a post on X.
UKMTO advised vessels in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity while authorities investigate the incident.
US military says 100 ships redirected in past 2 months of Iran blockade
Published: Sep 13, 2026 | 00: 18 GMT | by AFP
The US military said that it has pushed back 100 commercial vessels in the past 60 days under its blockade of Iranian ports.
"ZERO ships have passed through the blockade without US forces allowing. American service members remain laser focused on this mission," US Central Command said on X.
Iran blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz after the US and Israel launched attacks on Tehran in late February.
In response, the United States has sought to prevent ships from traveling to and from Iranian ports to deprive Tehran of revenue.
Saturday at a glance
Published: Sep 13, 2026 | 00: 00 GMT | by Web Desk
Pakistan strongly condemned the reprehensible drone attacks on the East-West Pipeline in the Riyadh and Madinah regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, causing damage to the pipeline and injuries to civilians.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said drones launched from Iraq hit the East-West pipeline and led to its closure, which caused human injuries and damage.
US President Donald Trump said that Yemen's Iran-allied Houthi fighters, who have taken control of a vital shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia, have asked Washington not to intervene.
Separately, Iran and the United Arab Emirates joined a BRICS statement calling for restraint in the Middle East on Saturday, signaling diplomatic engagement between countries divided by the ongoing conflict.
For earlier developments, read our Sept 12 live blog here