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The US military has destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers after Iran’s IRGC allegedly targeted an American warship with ballistic missiles, according to CENTCOM. The strikes took place near the Gulf of Oman and Kharg Island, raising concerns over regional shipping.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had dismantled a US- and Israeli-linked “terror” team in Sistan and Baluchestan province, killing two members. The operation involved IRGC ground forces, police, and intelligence units. This comes amid escalating tensions, with Iran claiming missile and drone strikes on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE.
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The United States launched fresh military strikes against Iran on Wednesday night, retaliating for Tehran’s attempted missile attack on US forces in Jordan. CENTCOM confirmed the strikes began at 8 p.m. ET, targeting sites in southern Iran including Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.
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US and Saudi Arabian forces launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran-aligned groups in eastern Iraq after a series of drone attacks targeted American troops and Saudi energy infrastructure. CENTCOM said the strikes were a response to attacks allegedly directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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The US military said it intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran in an attempted surprise attack on American forces in the Middle East. CENTCOM claimed all missiles were intercepted, while Tehran had not responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
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The United States launched a seven-hour wave of strikes on Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz after resuming a naval blockade of vessels travelling to and from Iranian ports. CENTCOM said the operation targeted missile, drone and coastal defence capabilities.
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The US launched strikes against Iran after three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. Explosions were reported near Iranian ports, while UKMTO confirmed three separate tanker attacks. No casualties were reported, but tensions in the strategically vital waterway have escalated sharply.
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The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chief Arsenio Dominguez has condemned the US strike on the tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian crew members. India lodged a strong protest with the US Embassy, while the IMO called for a transparent investigation.
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US CENTCOM disabled Gambia-flagged vessel M/V Lian Star with a Hellfire missile after ignoring warnings under Trump’s blockade. Five ships disabled, 116 redirected, costing Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue. USS Spruance earlier intercepted Iranian cargo ship M/V Touska
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US forces struck Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats in southern Iran, threatening a fragile ceasefire. CENTCOM cited self-defense, while Trump said talks with Iran could yield a “Great Deal” or renewed conflict, urging regional nations to join accords
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President Donald Trump has indicated that a second round of talks with Iran may take place in Islamabad within two days, crediting Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir for facilitating dialogue. The US blockade of Iranian ports, enforced by CENTCOM with warships and aircraft, has pressured Tehran back to negotiations.
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Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir is on his second visit to Washington since last month’s conflict with India. His schedule includes meetings with US military leaders, attending a CENTCOM change of command, and urging Pakistani diaspora to help attract investment.
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The discussions focused on new initiatives under the ambit of existing bilateral defence cooperation mechanisms & strengthening the ongoing India-US defence engagements, the Defence officials added.
