US-Iran War Live Updates: The Middle East conflict intensified on Saturday after Iran warned it would retaliate against any fresh US military action, raising fears of a wider regional war and further disruption to global energy markets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran would respond decisively to any new “aggression” by the United States or Israel, while US President Donald Trump said he was losing faith in negotiations with Iran and warned that he would be “hitting them” if diplomacy failed. The escalating rhetoric comes as oil prices remain elevated and concerns grow over the security of key shipping routes in the Gulf.
Iran warns regional energy facilities could become targets
Iran-backed media outlet Nournews said any US attack on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger strikes on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as gas fields in Qatar and Israel. Tehran has also warned that any regional country participating in attacks against Iran would face a “proportionate response,” fuelling fears of a wider conflict involving Gulf states.
Kuwait says it destroyed hostile drones
Kuwait’s military said it detected and destroyed hostile drones targeting several vital facilities early Saturday. A government site in northern Kuwait and civilian property on Bubiyan Island were hit by falling debris, causing material damage but no casualties. The incident marks another sign of the conflict spilling beyond Iran and Israel.
Shipping security concerns grow in Gulf waters
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported two maritime security incidents off the coast of Oman. One tanker suffered engine room damage after being struck by an unknown projectile, while another reported an explosion near the vessel without sustaining damage. The incidents have heightened concerns over commercial shipping in the region.
Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb remain in focus
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world’s oil exports passes, remains under intense scrutiny as security risks deter shipping. At the same time, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis have renewed threats around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, increasing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies.
Iran-US War LIVE: Saudi crown prince urges Trump to avoid escalating Iran conflict
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged U.S. President Donald Trump not to escalate the conflict with Iran during a phone call, expressing concern over the potential consequences of fresh American strikes, according to an AP report.
Iran-US War LIVE: Old artillery shell caused blast in western Iran, governor says
An explosion near Eslamabad Gharb in western Iran was caused by the detonation of an old artillery shell, the area’s governor said, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
Iran-US War LIVE: Houthis widen threat to Red Sea shipping routes
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have threatened commercial shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising fresh concerns over another critical maritime route for global oil exports.
Iran-US War LIVE: UKMTO reports explosion near tanker off Oman’s coast
The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker reported an explosion and large splash near its vessel off Oman’s Khasab. No damage or injuries were reported in the incident.
Iran-US War LIVE: Kuwait says it intercepted hostile drones targeting vital facilities
Kuwait’s army said it destroyed hostile drones that targeted several vital facilities. Falling shrapnel caused material damage at a government site and on Bubiyan Island, but no casualties were reported.
Iran-US War LIVE: Hormuz shipping disruption keeps oil prices elevated
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted amid fears of Iranian attacks, helping push Brent crude prices sharply higher as concerns over global energy supplies intensify.
Iran-US War LIVE: Trump says diplomacy still possible despite Iran tensions
US President Donald Trump said he believes negotiators could still reach a deal with Iran but added he was losing faith in Tehran, accusing it of repeatedly breaking its commitments.
Iran-US War LIVE: Araqchi warns Saudi against joining attacks on Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his Saudi counterpart that any US or Israeli attack involving regional countries would draw a “proportionate response”, according to Iranian officials.
Iran-US War LIVE: Iran threatens to target regional energy infrastructure
Iranian media outlet Nournews warned that any US attack on Iran’s energy facilities would trigger strikes on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as gas fields in Qatar and Israel.
Iran-US War LIVE: Iran warns of retaliation if US launches fresh attacks
Iran warned it would respond decisively to any fresh U.S. military action, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi saying Tehran would retaliate against any “aggression” following President Donald Trump’s threats of further strikes, Reuters reported.
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