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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran in the early hours of Tuesday on orders from President Donald Trump, after he warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said, “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command said the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers sailing through the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people wounded.

After the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed the next morning that it had launched further missile and drone attacks against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also hit an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

Following the collapse of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States would charge a 20% fee on ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s senior military leadership said Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below is minute-by-minute coverage:

A ship was hit by a missile off the coast of Oman

A tanker was struck by a missile off the coast of Oman amid crossfire between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime agency UKMTO reported on Tuesday.

“A tanker reported being hit by a missile while transiting outbound via the southern route. Authorities are investigating,” the agency said in a statement about the incident, which occurred on Monday.

It was initially unclear whether the attack was the same as the one previously reported by the United Arab Emirates, which said two of its oil tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the strait and that one crew member died.

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Iran introduced a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran submitted a bill to Parliament for the management of the Strait of Hormuz and warned it would defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the Parliament’s National Security Commission, said.

In a message posted on X, Azizi said, “Last night, coinciding with the shootdown of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally presented to the Iranian Parliament.”

The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also signaled further measures, stating: “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. consulate general in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The notice followed the UAE’s report that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles originating from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran says it launched attacks on the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

It reported that the strikes caused a fire at the base’s fuel depots and destroyed a Patriot radar, as well as the fleet’s air traffic control radar, a C-RAM early-warning radar system, and the control and monitoring center for uncrewed surface vessels (USV).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out, in the early hours of Tuesday, a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran on orders from President Donald Trump, after the president warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said: “There’s nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported that the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

After the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning further missile and drone strikes against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also hit an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

Following the failure of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States would charge a 20% fee on ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s senior military leadership said Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below is minute-by-minute coverage:

A ship was hit by a missile off the coast of Oman

A tanker was struck by a missile off the coast of Oman amid crossfire between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, the British maritime agency UKMTO said on Tuesday.

“A tanker reported being hit by a missile while exiting via the southern route. Authorities are investigating,” the agency said in a statement about the incident on Monday.

It was initially unclear whether the attack was the same one previously reported by the United Arab Emirates, which said two of its oil tankers were hit by Iranian missiles in the strait and that one crew member was killed.

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Iran introduced a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran submitted a bill to Parliament to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the legislature’s National Security Commission, said.

In a post on social network X, Azizi said, “Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally presented in the Iranian Parliament.”

The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also anticipated further measures, saying, “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The statement followed reports from the United Arab Emirates that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of a seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles originating from Iran

Jordan said it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran said it launched attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone strikes against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

It reported that the attacks caused a fire in the base’s fuel depots and hit and destroyed a Patriot radar, the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early-warning radar system, and the command and control center for uncrewed surface vessels (USVs).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, presidió este martes su décimo y último desfile militar del 14 de julio como jefe de Estado, con el presidente ucraniano Volodimir Zelensky invitado de honor. La ceremonia incluyó además un homenaje a las víctimas del atentado de Niza, que cumplió diez años y dejó 86 muertos.

El desfile en los Campos Elíseos, en conmemoración de la toma de la Bastilla de 1789, se inició alrededor de las 10:00 hora local. Participaron cerca de 500 soldados de la llamada Coalición de los Voluntarios, formada por países que apoyan a Ucrania, y unos 25 militares ucranianos, que desfilaron tras las tropas de los Estados miembros de esa alianza.

La presencia de efectivos ucranianos y de aliados ocurre un día después de una reunión de los líderes de la coalición en París. Francia y el Reino Unido han impulsado desde 2023 este grupo con miras a una posible fuerza multinacional europea que podría activarse tras un eventual alto el fuego en Ucrania.

En la víspera del desfile, Macron pronunció un discurso ante las Fuerzas Armadas en el que defendió el compromiso europeo con la seguridad continental y subrayó que la intención es trabajar por la paz, añadiendo que esa búsqueda no excluye la defensa de los valores y la seguridad.

El presidente insistió en que Francia valora la libertad y el Estado de derecho y afirmó que el país está dispuesto a defender esos principios, incluso si ello requiere sacrificios.

Desde el Palacio del Elíseo señalaron que el desfile tiene un fuerte contenido político: lo describieron como un símbolo de una Europa que reconoce la peligrosidad del contexto internacional y que debe asumir más responsabilidad sobre su propia seguridad.

La jornada transcurrió bajo una ola de calor que afectó buena parte de Francia. Decenas de miles de personas asistieron a las celebraciones en París, mientras un incendio forestal avanzaba en las afueras de la capital y las autoridades prohibieron fuegos artificiales en varias zonas por riesgo de nuevos incendios.

Además del desfile y del espectáculo aéreo, la jornada concluyó con la expectativa del partido entre Francia y España por las semifinales del Mundial de fútbol. La selección francesa buscaba regresar a una final tras ser campeona en 2018 y subcampeona en 2022.

Antes del partido, Macron dispuso un minuto de silencio en memoria de las víctimas de los atentados yihadistas ocurridos hace diez años en el país.

El acto recordó el ataque del 14 de julio de 2016 en Niza, cuando un camión arrolló a la multitud que salía del espectáculo de fuegos artificiales del Día de la Bastilla, causando 86 muertos y más de 400 heridos.

El grupo Estado Islámico reivindicó la autoría del atentado. El agresor fue identificado como Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, un ciudadano tunecino de 31 años que falleció por disparos de la policía en el lugar.

El atentado de Niza se produjo menos de un año después de los ataques coordinados del 13 de noviembre de 2015 en París y sus alrededores, que dejaron 130 muertos y constituyeron el peor ataque terrorista en Francia en tiempos de paz.

La edición del 14 de julio de este año también fue la última de Macron antes de que concluya su segundo mandato, el máximo permitido por la Constitución. El presidente dejará el cargo el próximo año y la atención política ya se dirige hacia las próximas elecciones presidenciales.

En ese contexto, la dirigente de la derecha nacional Marine Le Pen ha expresado su intención de presentarse nuevamente a la Presidencia, a pesar de una condena por malversación de fondos.

(Con información de AFP)

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French President Emmanuel Macron is leading his tenth and final Bastille Day military parade as head of state, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as guest of honor and a significant troop presence showing support for Kyiv amid the Russian invasion. The ceremony also included a tribute to the victims of the Nice terrorist attack, marking ten years since the attack that left 86 dead.

The traditional parade along the Champs-Élysées, commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, began around 10:00 local time. The event will feature about 500 soldiers from the so-called Coalition of Volunteers—countries that back Ukraine—as well as roughly 25 Ukrainian service members who marched behind the troops of coalition member states.

The participation of Ukrainian and allied forces follows a meeting of coalition leaders in Paris the day before. France and the United Kingdom have promoted this group since last year as nations willing to take part in a possible Europe-led multinational force once a ceasefire is in place in Ukraine.

On the eve of the parade, Macron delivered his customary address to the armed forces and defended Europe’s commitment to continental security. “The message we send to the world is this: Yes, peace is our goal,” the president said.

He added: “Yes, we value freedom and the rule of law. And yes, we are prepared to fight to defend them. Always, and at the cost of blood if necessary.”

Officials at the Élysée Palace also highlighted the political meaning of the event. A member of the presidential office said the parade is “a powerful symbol of a Europe becoming aware of how dangerous the world is and that must take its destiny into its own hands.”

The ceremony is taking place amid an intense heatwave affecting much of France. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend the central Paris celebrations while a wildfire advances near the capital, and authorities have banned fireworks in several areas because of the risk of new fires.

In addition to the military parade and the aerial display, the national day will conclude with another highly anticipated event: the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain. The French team seeks to return to a final after winning the title in 2018 and losing the 2022 final to Argentina.

Before the sporting event, Macron ordered a minute of silence in memory of the victims of jihadist attacks that struck the country a decade ago.

The tribute commemorates the July 14, 2016 attack in the Mediterranean city of Nice, when a driver rammed a truck into crowds leaving the Bastille Day fireworks display. The attack caused 86 deaths and more than 400 injuries.

The jihadist group Islamic State later claimed the attacker, identified as 31-year-old Tunisian Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, who was shot dead by police at the scene.

The Nice attack took place less than a year after the coordinated November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris and its suburbs, which killed 130 people and were the deadliest peacetime terrorist attacks in France.

This year’s edition also marks Macron’s last July 14 parade before the end of his second consecutive term, the maximum allowed under the French Constitution. The president will leave office next year and the political scene is already focused on the upcoming presidential election.

In that context, far-right leader Marine Le Pen has said she intends to run for president for a fourth time, despite a conviction for misappropriation of funds.

(With information from AFP)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday led his tenth and final Bastille Day military parade as head of state, with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky as guest of honor and a strong presence of forces supporting Kyiv against the Russian invasion. The ceremony also included a tribute to the victims of the Nice terrorist attack, marking ten years since the atrocity that left 86 dead.

The traditional parade along the Champs-Élysées, which commemorates the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, was scheduled to begin around 10:00 a.m. local time. The event brought together about 500 soldiers from the so-called Volunteer Coalition—countries supporting Ukraine—as well as roughly 25 Ukrainian service members, who marched behind troops from member states of that alliance.

The participation of Ukrainian personnel and allied countries came a day after coalition leaders met in Paris. France and the United Kingdom have promoted this group since last year as a network of nations willing to take part in a potential European-led multinational force once a ceasefire in Ukraine is achieved.

On the eve of the parade, Macron delivered his customary address to the armed forces, defending Europe’s commitment to the continent’s security. “The message we send to the world is this: Yes, peace is our goal,” the president said.

The French president added: “Yes, we value liberty and the rule of law. And yes, we are prepared to fight to defend them. Always, and at the cost of blood if necessary.”

From the Élysée Palace officials also highlighted the political significance of the event. A member of the presidential office said the parade represents “a powerful symbol of a Europe that recognizes how dangerous the world is and must take its destiny into its own hands.”

The ceremony took place amid an intense heatwave affecting much of France. Tens of thousands of people attended the central Paris celebrations, while a forest fire advanced on the outskirts of the capital and authorities banned fireworks in several areas because of the risk of new blazes.

Alongside the military parade and the aerial display, the national day was to conclude with another highly anticipated event: the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain. The French team aimed to return to a final after winning the title in 2018 and losing the 2022 final to Argentina.

Before the sporting event, Macron ordered a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the jihadist attacks that struck the country a decade ago.

The tribute recalled the attack on July 14, 2016 in the Mediterranean city of Nice, when a driver plowed a truck into crowds leaving the Bastille Day fireworks display. The attack killed 86 people and injured more than 400.

The Islamic State group later claimed responsibility for the attacker, a 31-year-old Tunisian national identified as Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, who was shot dead by police at the scene.

The Nice attack occurred less than a year after the coordinated November 13, 2015 attacks in Paris and surrounding areas, which killed 130 and were the deadliest terrorist attacks in peacetime France.

This year’s edition also marked Macron’s last July 14 parade before the end of his second consecutive term, the maximum allowed by the French Constitution. The president will leave office next year, and the political scene is already focused on the upcoming presidential election.

In that context, far-right leader Marine Le Pen intends to run for the presidency for a fourth time, despite a conviction for misuse of funds.

(With information from AFP)

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out in the early hours of Tuesday a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, after the president warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said: “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported that the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers sailing through the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

Following the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning additional missile and drone attacks against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also hit an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

After the collapse of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the strait will remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States will charge a 20% fee to ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s senior military leadership said Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below is minute-by-minute coverage:

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Iran submitted a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran presented in Parliament a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the Parliament’s National Security Commission, reported.

In a message posted on the social network X, Azizi said, “Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally submitted to the Iranian Parliament.”

The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also anticipated further measures, adding: “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The notice followed reports from the United Arab Emirates that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles originating from Iran

Jordan reports it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace coming from Iranian territory, the state news agency said.

Iran said it launched attacks on the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out missile and drone strikes against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

According to the IRGC, the attacks caused a fire in the base’s fuel depots and struck and destroyed a Patriot radar, as well as the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early-warning radar system and the control and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels (USV).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out in the early hours of Tuesday a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, after the president warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said, “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported that the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

After the nighttime strikes, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning new missile and drone strikes against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also struck an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

Following the collapse of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States would charge a 20% fee to vessels transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s senior military leadership said Washington has no authority over the future of the strait, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below, minute-by-minute coverage:

Iran submitted a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran submitted to Parliament a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the Parliament’s National Security Commission, said.

In a message posted on the social network X, Azizi said, “Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally submitted to the Parliament of Iran.”

The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also indicated further steps to come, saying, “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The announcement followed reports from the United Arab Emirates that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles originating from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace originating from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran said it launched attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

According to the IRGC, the strikes caused a fire in the base’s fuel depots and hit and destroyed a Patriot radar, as well as the fleet’s air traffic control radar, a C-RAM early warning radar system, and the control and monitoring center for uncrewed surface vessels (USV).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran in the early hours of Tuesday, ordered by President Donald Trump, after he warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said, “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the strikes, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

Following the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning that it had launched additional missile and drone strikes against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also hit an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

After the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran failed and hostilities resumed last week, President Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States would impose a 20% fee on ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s top military leadership said Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below is minute-by-minute coverage:

Iran presented a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran submitted a bill to Parliament to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the legislature’s National Security Commission, said.

In a message posted on the social network X, Azizi said, “Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally presented to Iran’s Parliament.”

The lawmaker added, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also indicated further steps are planned, saying, “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The announcement followed UAE reports that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran claimed attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

According to the IRGC, the strikes caused a fire in the base’s fuel storage and hit and destroyed a Patriot radar, as well as the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early warning radar, and the control and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement added.

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran in the early hours of Tuesday under orders from President Donald Trump, after the president warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said, “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

Following the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed new missile and drone attacks on the Jufair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also hit an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

After the collapse of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the Strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States would charge a 20% fee to ships transiting the waterway to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s senior military leadership said Washington has no authority over the Strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below is the minute-by-minute coverage:

Iran submitted a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran presented a bill to Parliament to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chair of the legislature’s National Security Committee, said.

In a post on X, Azizi reported that “Last night, coinciding with the downing of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally submitted to Iran’s Parliament.”

The lawmaker stated, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also anticipated further measures, saying: “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to regional security concerns, the embassy said in a security alert.

The announcement followed reports from the United Arab Emirates that two tankers flying the Emirati flag were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles originating from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace originating from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran says it launched attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported it carried out missile and drone strikes against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

According to the IRGC, the strikes caused a fire in the base’s fuel depots and destroyed a Patriot radar, the fleet’s air control radar, a C-RAM early warning radar system, and the control and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels (USVs).

“The retaliation operation continues,” the statement added.

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed in the early hours of Tuesday a third consecutive wave of strikes against Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, after the president warned the country would be hit “very hard” and said, “There is nothing they can do about it. They have nothing.” Hours later, the U.S. military command reported that the offensive targeted Iranian military capabilities linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Shortly after the bombings, the United Arab Emirates reported that Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati tankers transiting the southern lane of the Strait of Hormuz, in Omani territorial waters. The attack left one crew member dead and eight people injured.

Following the nighttime strikes, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed on Tuesday morning new missile and drone attacks against the Juffair naval base in Bahrain, home to the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and said it also struck an air base in Jordan used by U.S. forces.

After the breakdown of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and the resumption of hostilities last week, Trump said the strait would remain open “with or without Iran” and announced that the United States will charge a 20% fee on ships transiting that sea lane to cover security costs. In response, Iran’s senior military leadership said Washington has no authority over the strait’s future, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on X: “Tehran will always be the guardian of the strait.”

Below is the minute-by-minute coverage:

Iran introduced a draft law to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warns it will defend its “red lines”

Iran submitted to Parliament a bill to manage the Strait of Hormuz and warned it will defend its “red lines,” Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the legislature’s National Security Commission, said.

In a post on the social network X, Azizi reported that “Last night, coinciding with the shooting down of U.S. drones, the bill ‘Strategic Action for the Security and Sustainable Progress of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf’ was formally submitted to Iran’s Parliament.”

The lawmaker said, “We remain firm in defending our red lines, particularly regarding management of the Strait of Hormuz.” He also indicated further steps, adding: “This is the first step; subsequent measures will follow.”

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U.S. diplomatic missions in the United Arab Emirates cancel appointments

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai have canceled consular appointments through Wednesday due to the regional security situation, the embassy said in a security alert.

The notice came after the United Arab Emirates reported that two Emirati-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, causing the death of one seafarer.

Jordan shot down four missiles originating from Iran

Jordan says it intercepted and shot down four missiles that entered Jordanian airspace from Iranian territory, the state news agency reported.

Iran says it launched attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched missile and drone attacks against the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

According to the statement, the attacks caused a fire in the base’s fuel storage and struck and destroyed a Patriot radar, as well as the fleet’s air traffic control radar, a C‐RAM early-warning radar system and the control and monitoring center for unmanned surface vessels (USV).

“The retaliatory operation continues,” the statement adds.

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