US-Iran war news LIVE: US military on Friday said that it fired on another vessel that tried to breach the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports. The development came as Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf. As Washington carried out strikes for the 13th consecutive night, the US and Iran showed no signs of backing away from the conflict, which has once again rattled the and the global energy markets. With fighting flaring again and diplomacy uncertain, both sides made moves suggesting an escalation was possible. US embassies in the Middle East began alerting Americans in the region that options to leave could become more limited, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guard advised residents of neighbouring countries to stay away from bases with US troops.
US, UK plan summit to form maritime coalition for Hormuz: Report
The US and the UK are reportedly planning a high-level meeting in London next week to establish an international coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reported the development, adding that the meeting could gather defence ministers and military leaders from Western and Middle Eastern nations, including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine. The move comes as aims to build on discussions that the UK and France had with multiple countries in recent months about a potential international coalition for the , adding that the US wants allies to send de-mining vessels, naval vessels and drones to safeguard the waterway.
US missiles hit Iran
US missiles on Friday struck targets across Iran as US President vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic deal with Iran. Nearly two weeks after the interim ceasefire, meant to end the war, collapsed, the Iranian armed forces retaliated by firing at US bases in neighbouring Arab countries and warning people that they could also strike non-military buildings used by US personnel. In recent days, the has threatened to expand the targets being struck in Iran to include energy plants and bridges, to send ground forces to seize its Kharg Island oil hub, and to bomb a deep-underground nuclear-linked site known as Pickaxe Mountain.
Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi sites in Yemen
As conflict flares, struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with media reporting two injured after the Iran-backed group announced a maritime blockade of the kingdom and hit its ships. Saudi Arabia and the Houthis traded fire recently for the first time in years, threatening a 2022 truce that has held despite expiring. The Saudi-led coalition said it hit Houthi sites and destroyed targets threatening commercial vessels in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping.
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US-Iran war news LIVE: As conflict deepens, Houthis vow retaliation for Saudi strikes
Iran-backed Houthi rebels vowed to retaliate against Saudi Arabia on Saturday after they accused the kingdom of targeting civilian infrastructure, as the Middle East war widens across the region.
US-Iran war news LIVE: Saudi strikes Houthi sites in Yemen
As conflict flares, Saudi Arabia struck Houthi military targets in Hodeida on Friday, with media reporting two injured after the Iran-backed group announced a maritime blockade of the kingdom and hit its ships. Saudi Arabia and the Houthis traded fire recently for the first time in years, threatening a 2022 truce that has held despite expiring. The Saudi-led coalition said it hit Houthi sites and destroyed targets threatening commercial vessels in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping.
US-Iran war news LIVE: US missiles hit Iran
US missiles on Friday struck targets across Iran as US President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic deal with Iran. Nearly two weeks after the interim ceasefire, meant to end the war, collapsed, the Iranian armed forces retaliated by firing at US bases in neighbouring Arab countries and warning people that they could also strike non-military buildings used by US personnel.
US-Iran war news LIVE: US, UK plan summit to form maritime coalition for Hormuz, says report
The US and the UK are reportedly planning a high-level meeting in London next week to establish an international coalition to protect commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reported the development, adding that the meeting could gather defence ministers and military leaders from Western and Middle Eastern nations, including US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.
US-Iran war news LIVE: US military attacks another vessel trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
US military on Friday said that it fired on another vessel that tried to breach the naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports. The development came as Iran targeted American strongholds around the Persian Gulf. As Washington carried out strikes for the 13th consecutive night, the US and Iran showed no signs of backing away from the conflict, which has once again rattled the Middle East and the global energy markets.
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Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership.<br><br>
Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br>
At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br>
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business.<br><br>
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