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The United States conducted strikes on Iran following an Iranian attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy, which occurred off the coast of Oman. One Indian national is reported missing after the incident, while 10 others were rescued, and search-and-rescue operations are underway.
Oman has formally protested to Iran following an attack on its territory, stating that it expects adherence to state sovereignty and non-interference. Meanwhile, search and rescue operations for an Indian national missing after an attack on the vessel GFS Galaxy are ongoing, with ten others having been successfully rescued.
Oman issued a formal protest to the Iranian ambassador, condemning the attack on its territory and expressing “profound dismay,” while asserting the need for state sovereignty and non-interference. The US military confirmed it remains “positioned and prepared” in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure navigation freedom amid ongoing tensions and attacks in the region.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain how many Iranian casualties resulted from the overnight US strikes. The Iranian claims it apprehended an enemy on vessel in Strait of Hormuz, illegally deploying munitions in the water.
Israel and Netanyahu are using the cover to suspend all peace agreements and launch attacks on Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine.
Trump says US hit Iran ‘very hard’ in latest attacks
President Donald Trump said Sunday the United States hit Iran hard in response to its latest attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
“We hit them very hard last night,” Trump told CNN by telephone in an interview centering mainly on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.
Trump said the United States and Iran had been close to “a deal” on Saturday. “They were giving up everything, and then all of a sudden two hours after that they hit a ship with a drone. These people, there is something wrong with them,” he said.
US military says ‘traffic is flowing’ in Strait of Hormuz
The US military insisted Sunday that ships are moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s claim to have closed it in the latest flare-up of the Mideast war.
“Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing,” CENTCOM, which oversees US forces in the Middle East, said on X.
US forces ready to ensure navigation in Strait of Hormuz, Central Command says
The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels and US military forces are “positioned and prepared” to ensure freedom of navigation, US Central Command said on Sunday, a day after U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged fire and Iran said it had closed the vital waterway.
Oman summons Iranian ambassador, issues formal protest after attack: state media
Oman on Sunday issued a formal protest to the Iranian ambassador following an attack on the country, state media reported, in a rare instance of it publicly accusing Tehran of targeting its territory.
“Oman expresses its profound dismay at these irresponsible acts, and underscores the imperative of adhering to the provisions of state sovereignty, good neighbourliness, non-interference in internal affairs,” the state news agency said in a post on social media, just a day after Oman hosted the Iranian foreign minister for talks on the Strait of Hormuz.
Overnight US strikes killed Iranian soldier
Overnight US strikes on Iran killed one soldier, Iranian media reported Sunday after fighting resumed between the foes.
“Lieutenant Hamidreza Dehghani, of the navy of the Islamic republic’s armed forces, was martyred during the criminal, terrorist attack last night by the United States on the port of Jask” in southern Iran, the Mehr and Tasnim news agencies said, citing a local official.
Iraqi prime minister to visit Washington on Monday; oil and gas deals expected
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will travel to Washington on Monday at the head of an official delegation after an official invitation, government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi said in a press conference.
“The agreements to be signed will include several memorandums of understanding in the oil and gas sector as Iraq prepares to bring in various U.S. companies that will provide momentum to increase oil production capacity,” al-Aboudi said.
Qatar calls Iran attacks on its territory and on Arab neighbours a ‘dangerous escalation’
Qatar condemned Iranian attacks against its territory and its neighbours, after the Islamic republic launched salvos against Arab countries.
“Qatar condemns in the strongest possible terms the renewed attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the foreign ministry said in a statement, also referring to the targeting of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait and calling the barrages a “dangerous escalation”.
Iran adviser says Hormuz ‘more important’ than nuclear bombs
An adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said that the Strait of Hormuz was more important than “dozens of atomic bombs”, vowing to protect the vital waterway.
“This strategic passage is more important than dozens of atomic bombs, and the Islamic Republic of Iran will protect it,” Mohsen Rezaee was quoted by the ISNA news agency as saying. Western countries accuse Iran of seeking to create an atomic bomb, but Tehran has insisted its nuclear programme is for peaceful, civilian purposes.
US strikes Iran while Tehran hits Gulf states,
US and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults with Tehran targeting US facilities in states across the Gulf on Sunday and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Iran newspaper lists Trump, European leaders as revenge targets
A conservative newspaper in Iran known for its provocative tone has published a list of people to be targeted as revenge for the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, including the leaders of the US, Israel and European countries.
US-Israeli strikes killed the late ayatollah on February 28, the first day of the Middle East war, and his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge.
“Vengeance is the will of our nation and must inevitably be carried out,” Mojtaba said on Saturday in his first message since his father’s funeral this week.
“These criminals, whose names appear on a list, will take to their graves the wish of a peaceful death in their beds.”
The Hamshahri newspaper, which is published by authorities in the Iranian capital, released an infographic online late Saturday featuring photos of 13 foreign leaders alongside Mojtaba’s statement.
Oman condemns attack on its territory, says state media
The Omani government lambasted an attack on its territory, state media announced, with Iran’s Guards saying they targeted it during a barrage aimed at countries across the Gulf.
The Oman News Agency said on X that “the Sultanate of Oman affirms its condemnation and denunciation of this attack”, which came just hours after the country hosted Iran’s foreign minister to address security issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
Countries from across the region, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Egypt, also condemned the Iranian attacks.
Netanyahu says Israel lost ‘one of its greatest friends’ with death of Lindsey Graham
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the death of US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, saying Israel had lost “one of its greatest friends”.
“Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable … Israel has lost one of its greatest friends. America has lost a great patriot. I have lost a beloved friend,” Netanyahu said in a statement issued by his office.
India says 10 rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman
India said that 11 of its nationals were on a vessel that was struck in waters east of Oman as Iran and the United States traded fresh fire.
“Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian national is reportedly missing,” the Indian foreign ministry said in a statement.
Search-and-rescue operations were underway after the commercial vessel, GFS Galaxy, was attacked off the coast of Oman early on Sunday, the ministry statement said.
US Central Command said the vessel had been disabled by fire and damage to its engine room, accusing Tehran of attacking the ship.
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for father’s killing
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday vowed revenge for the US-Israeli killing of his father and predecessor, hours after President Donald Trump warned against any attempt to assassinate him.
US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz
The United States attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it.
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A projectile is fired during what the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026. © US Central Command Handout via Reuters
One Indian national missing after attack on vessel off Oman, foreign ministry says
One Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel GFS Galaxy off the coast of Oman earlier on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
“Of the 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 have been rescued so far, while one Indian National is reportedly missing,” the ministry said, while condemning the attack.
India’s embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation, and coordinating with the Omani authorities in the ongoing search and rescue operation, the ministry added.
Iran said earlier it had firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route.
Iranian drones have struck some sites in Oman, the sultanate’s state news agency reports
The Omani state news agency said drones struck sites in northeastern Oman in the region that sits on the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had previously claimed attacks on Oman, which the sultanate did not acknowledge.