153 resultsfor “recent US Iran attacks in the Gulf”
Recent days have seen the [most intense clashes](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/10/middle-east-peace-talks-iran-strikes) between Iran, Israel and the United States since the ceasefire. Trump on Thursday threatened to seize Iran’s oil export terminal of Kharg Island
attack power plants, bridges and desalination facilities](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/22/iran-donald-trump-48-hours-open-hormuz-strait), an extreme threat that was widely condemned and viewed by many legal experts as a war crime. Widespread devastation of Iran’s basic infrastructure would
recent years”. “There are also persistent claims regarding the circulation of sophisticated weaponry originating from stockpiles left behind after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan,” he said. ## Are we seeing a new phase of armed separatist
recent Israeli bombing attack on Beirut was “vicious”. “Israel has been fighting Hezbollah for too long and too many people are being killed,” Trump said. “You don’t need to knock down an apartment house
attacks on its infrastructure](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/saudi-arabia-us-iran-attacks-mohammed-bin-salman) and a halt to exports through its Gulf ports. Amin Nasser, the company’s president and chief executive, said: “Our east-west pipeline, which reached its maximum capacity
recent silence with a defiant statement hailing Iran’s control over shipping in the strait of Hormuz and vowing to guard the country’s nuclear and missile programmes. “Today, two months after the largest military
Gulf. - The US says it shot down the Iranian drones fired at ships and then hit Qeshm Island. - Iran hit back by firing at Kuwait and Bahrain. ## What has Iran said about Wednesday’s developments
Gulf countries and allies in the region have been grappling with how to counter Iran's Shahed drones, which are relatively cheap to make and have been causing considerable damage. During the 2024 conflict between
Gulf after US-Iran talks in Pakistan failed to reach a breakthrough. Hegseth struck an aggressive tone as he maintained the US military was monitoring Iran’s military movements during the pause in fighting, which
recently appointed top leader since the war with the US and Israel began. - **Tehran rejects vessel attack claims:** Iran denied that it was behind an explosion that [damaged a South Korean ship](/news/2026/5/4/hormuz-tensions-push-ceasefire-to-the-brink-as-trump-threatens-iran
recent months, as rerouting shipments around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa adds up to 25 days in delivery time. The UN agency said it has adapted quickly by rerouting sea cargo
Gulf state on Friday, as both countries seek to deepen their relationship amid [heightened tensions between Abu Dhabi and Tehran](/news/2026/5/12/why-is-iran-increasingly-targeting-the-uae-in-its-war-messaging). The agreements were signed on Friday during a meeting between India’s Modi
recent [poll](https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/poll-trumps-approval-rating-hits-second-term-low-economy-iran-war-rcna331462) by NBC News suggested that two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the war. With dissatisfaction growing, many of the president’s critics have pointed to Israel
Gulf states over US bases:** In an Eid al-Adha message, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the US was losing influence in the Middle East and warned regional countries against hosting military bases
us safe. But successive governments have struggled to get a grip on defence spending. They spent less after the Cold War ended and failed to spend more as the world became more dangerous
attack from the north-west and the Revolutionary Guards were able to inflict withering damage on US bases and Gulf monarchies, close the Hormuz strait and trigger a global economic crisis. “Some 30 days into
recent military operations against Tehran, joking on social media that “Operation Trust Me Bro failed” and that Washington had now returned to “Operation Fauxios”. ## War Diplomacy - **Iran seeks China’s help:** Tehran is looking forward
attacks on Iran. The truce, mediated by Pakistan, has since been strained by disputes over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a US blockade on Iranian ports; meanwhile, a parallel conflict involving Israel
Gulf. A ceasefire agreed in April meant to facilitate talks has largely been observed despite occasional exchanges of fire. Neither Washington nor Tehran have officially confirmed details of a potential deal, but reports have started
recently an Israeli ally – attempted to soften criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, leading to a failure within the bloc to arrive at a consensus on the subject. “The meeting in India occurs