Renewed explosions reported on Iranian islands

Iran's Press TV says there are reports of renewed explosions on Qeshm Island, while several blasts have also been heard on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf.

No immediate details were provided on the cause of the explosions, potential damage or casualties. The reports come amid heightened tensions following U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets and earlier incidents reported in southern Iran.

Conditions return to normal in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm, blasts continue in Sirik - State Media

Conditions in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island have returned to normal following earlier security incidents, Iranian state television reported.

However, the broadcaster said sounds of explosions continue to be heard in the nearby port city of Sirik, where several people were earlier reported injured by shrapnel from what state media described as an "enemy projectile." Authorities have not yet provided further details on the source of the blasts.

Several injured at Sirik port after 'enemy projectile' incident - State Media

Iranian state media says several people were injured by shrapnel after what it described as an "enemy projectile" struck near the commercial pier in the southern port city of Sirik.

Details remain limited, and authorities have not yet identified the source of the projectile. The incident comes amid escalating tensions following U.S. strikes on targets in southern Iran.

Pezeshkian cuts Iraq visit short after U.S. strikes

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has departed Iraq and returned to Iran following U.S. military strikes on targets in southern Iran, Iranian state television reported.

Pezeshkian had been in Iraq to take part in funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose coffin arrived in the holy city of Najaf earlier this week. No further details were immediately provided on changes to the funeral schedule following the U.S. operation.

U.S. official details targets of Iran strikes

The latest U.S. strikes on Iran targeted air defence systems, coastal surveillance infrastructure, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles and drone launch sites, a U.S. official told Reuters on Tuesday.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the attacks were aimed at military assets linked to Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Earlier, U.S. Central Command announced it had launched strikes against Iran in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the strategic waterway. CENTCOM did not initially disclose details of the targets.

U.S. launches strikes on Iran after reported attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran in response to what Washington says were Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.

In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said its forces had begun carrying out "powerful strikes" aimed at imposing costs on Iran for targeting commercial shipping in the strategic waterway.

The U.S. military said the action followed attacks on three commercial vessels and described Iran's actions as "unwarranted" and "dangerous," adding that they constituted "a clear violation of the ceasefire."

Iranian authorities had not immediately commented on the U.S. claims or the reported strikes.

Explosions reported in southern Iranian port city

Several explosions were heard in the southern Iranian port city of Sirik early on Wednesday, according to Iran's Press TV.

The broadcaster did not provide immediate details on the cause of the blasts, nor were there any initial reports of casualties or damage. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

Khamenei's coffin arrives in Iraq's Najaf for funeral ceremonies

The coffin of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf on Tuesday following funeral ceremonies in Iran, as part of a multi-day procession across key Shi'ite religious centres.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior officials received the coffin at Najaf International Airport, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also travelled to the city for the ceremonies.

Authorities have tightened security ahead of public mourning events expected to attract large crowds in Najaf, one of Shi'ite Islam's holiest sites. The procession is set to continue to Karbala before returning to Iran for Khamenei's burial in Mashhad later this week.

Qatar calls on Iran to stop threatening regional security

Qatar's Foreign Ministry said it has delivered a protest note to Iran, calling on Tehran to immediately cease any actions that threaten regional security and endanger global navigation and energy supplies.

The ministry urged Iran to avoid practices that could undermine stability and the security of international shipping routes.

Britain summons Iran's chargé d'affaires over attack on journalist

Britain has summoned Iran's chargé d'affaires, Tehran's most senior diplomat in London, following the sentencing of two Romanian nationals over the 2024 attack on Iran International journalist Pouria Zeraati.

The British government said the move followed the convictions linked to the assault on the London-based journalist.

UKMTO says tanker hit by unidentified projectile in Strait of Hormuz

A tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said on Tuesday.

The tanker is believed to have suffered "structural damage", the UKMTO said, adding that there were no casualties or environmental impact.

Qatar says Iran bears full legal responsibility for attack on Qatar tanker near Hormuz

Qatar's foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed Al Ansari, said on Tuesday the targeting of Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat near the Strait of Hormuz was an unacceptable attack on the security of international navigation and global energy supplies.

Describing the incident as a clear violation of international law, he urged Iran to immediately halt actions threatening regional security and maritime navigation, and said Tehran bore full legal responsibility for the attack and any resulting damage or consequences.

Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat at risk of explosion after missile attack near Strait of Hormuz

The Qatari LNG tanker Al Rekayyat is at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room, a source briefed on the incident told Reuters on Tuesday.

The Al Rekayyat and a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker were damaged near the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at ships in the waterway overnight, sources said.

The Al Rekayyat was loaded with liquefied natural gas and sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, one source said.

Crew being evacuated from LNG tanker hit near Hormuz, sources say

The crew of a Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker were being evacuated after its was hit as it sailed along the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz and suffered significant damage, three sources said on Tuesday.

The vessel, Al Rekayyat, was loaded with LNG and sent out distress signals seeking assistance after it was hit on its port side, another source said earlier on Tuesday.

The vessel’s condition was not known at this stage, the three sources said.

Saudi-Flagged crude oil tanker damaged near Hormuz after LNG tanker hit, sources say

A Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz close to the coast of Oman after a Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker was struck in the same area, maritime security sources said on Tuesday.

The cause of the blast was not known and the crude tanker hit was believed to be the Wedyan supertanker, the sources said.

The Wedyan's last position was inside the Gulf on 3 July, according to ship tracking data on the MarineTraffic platform. Saudi officials could not be immediately reached for comment.

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

NATO foreign ministers are meeting with Gulf Arab counterparts in Ankara to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with France and Britain pushing a multinational maritime mission to protect shipping.

The talks come as tensions remain high despite an interim U.S.-Iran peace deal, with reports that a commercial tanker was struck near Oman and Iranian missiles targeted ships transiting the waterway. Iran continues to oppose any foreign military presence in the region, casting doubt on the proposed mission.

France and Britain hope to launch an initial security mission in the Gulf of Oman in the coming days, with Oman's support.

Iran fired missiles at ships in Hormuz, U.S. official says 

Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving two vessels with significant damage, but there were no casualties, Axios reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official.

Mourners attend Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony in Qom 

Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as his funeral ceremony moves to the holy city of Qom in north-central Iran.

U.S.-Iran deal talks won't continue if threats continue, Iran's Foreign Minister warns

Negotiations with Washington on the final parts of the U.S.-Iran deal will not commence if threats continue, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned in a post on X.

Alongside the statement, he posted photos of crowds in Tehran attending the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremony.

Khamenei's body arrives in Qom 

The body of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei arrived in the city of Qom on Monday evening. The city in north-central Iran is considered to be one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam.

A funeral procession is due to take place on Tuesday, according to state media reports. Khamenei lived in Qom during the 1960s and studied theology there.