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The United States on Wednesday (July 15) launched a second wave of military strikes against Iran, with US Central Command (CENTCOM) saying the operations are aimed at degrading Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.In a post on X, CENTCOM said the latest strikes began at 3 p.m. ET, marking the second round of operations carried out during the day."At 3 p.m. ET, U.S. forces launched operations for a second wave of strikes today against Iran," CENTCOM said.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSOn July 15, the US launched a second wave of military strikes against Iran, targeting Iranian military capabilities threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, following earlier strikes that targeted sites on Greater Tunb Island.The US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to protect international shipping and escalate military pressure on Iran.Iran has vowed to retaliate, pledging a 'decisive response' to the US strikes that reportedly killed several Iranian soldiers and intensified hostilities in the region.Yes, commercial vessels should be concerned as the ongoing military actions and tensions between the US and Iran pose significant risks for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.Greater Tunb Island is strategically significant due to its location near the Strait of Hormuz, making it a key target for US strikes aimed at degrading Iran's military capabilities and protecting international shipping routes."The strikes are targeting Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, an international waterway vital to global commerce. The U.S. military is holding Iran accountable at the Commander in Chief's direction."Morning strikes targeted Greater Tunb IslandThe afternoon offensive followed an earlier wave of attacks that concluded at 7:30 a.m. ET.According to CENTCOM, US forces conducted a 90-minute operation using precision-guided munitions against Iranian coastal defense systems and cruise missile storage and launch sites on Greater Tunb Island, a strategically located island near the Strait of Hormuz."The strikes further degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said.Greater Tunb is one of three islands near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz that have long been viewed as strategically significant because of their proximity to one of the world's busiest maritime trade routes.CENTCOM said the day's military campaign began at 6 a.m. ET, when US forces launched the first wave of strikes against Iranian military infrastructure.The command said the operations were specifically designed to weaken capabilities that Iran has allegedly used to target commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz."The strikes are designed to further degrade military capabilities Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz," CENTCOM said in its earlier statement.US reimposes naval blockade on Iran, strikes intensifyThe United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and stepped up its air campaign after Tehran launched attacks on commercial vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions and raising fears of a broader regional conflict.The renewed military action comes weeks after Washington lifted the blockade under an interim agreement that paused fighting and launched a 60-day negotiating process over Iran's nuclear program and regional security. Those talks have since stalled as hostilities around the strategically vital waterway intensified.US resumes blockade, expands military campaignThe US military resumed the naval blockade on Wednesday and launched multiple waves of airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure.According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces struck dozens of military targets across southern Iran, includi
Live UpdatesUS-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump has formally informed lawmakers that the country is once again at war with Iran, giving his administration 60 days to use the military in the region without congressional approval. Catch all the latest US-Iran war-related updates on Live Mint.US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump informs US Congress that Washington is once again at war with Tehran(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump has formally informed lawmakers that the country is once again at war with Iran, giving his administration 60 days to use the military in the region without congressional approval. In a letter to Congress, he stated that the strikes that commenced on 7 July represent “military action consistent with my responsibility to protect Americans and the United States’ interests both at home and abroad.” The on-again, off-again war with Iran is now proving very difficult for Trump to resolve as the two sides battle the issue of the Strait of Hormuz, an arterial waterway for world energy supplies. The US President has fumed about an inability to strike a peace deal with Tehran, while Republicans worry about being blamed for higher gas prices ahead of the midterm elections.Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airportIran-backed Houthis in Yemen said they launched missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia's Abha airport on Monday. The rebel group said the attacks were in response to airstrikes which they blamed on Saudi Arabia that struck Sanaa International Airport earlier in the day. No casualties were reported, but the attacks marked an escalation not seen since a Saudi-led coalition struck Houthi-controlled areas several years ago.US military renews strikes on Iran as tankers come under attack in HormuzThe US military carried out yet another round of strikes against Iran on Monday as two tankers came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump announced that Washington was reinstating its blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and would ensure that the strategic waterway stayed open — for a fee, Reuters reported. The US Central Command said the strikes resumed at Trump's direction, shortly after he told the Hugh Hewitt Show that Iran would be hit "very hard tonight, and we're going to hit them hard tomorrow. And there's not a damn thing they can do about it." He later told reporters at the White House that the U.S. was attacking Iranian capabilities in the strait.Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Hormuz, one sailor killed: UAEThe United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s defence ministry on Tuesday (local time) said at least one Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers in Hormuz. The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. Of the eight wounded, four were seriously injured. Six of the injured crew were Indian nationals while two were Ukrainian. The attack caused material damage to both tankers after fires broke out on board. The ministry said the fires had been brought under control.Key Events14 Jul 2026, 05:43 AM IST14 Jul 2026, 05:43 AM IST14 Jul 2026, 05:43 AM ISTFollow updates here:14 Jul 2026, 05:43:18 AM ISTUS-Iran war news LIVE: UAE says Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Hormuz, one sailor killedThe United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s defence ministry on Tuesday (local time) said at least one Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers in Hormuz. The ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. Of the eight wounded, four were seriously injured. Six of the injured crew were Indian nationals while two were Ukrainian
Arshad Warsi earned nearly ₹4 crores by selling a commercial property in Mumbai's Lokhandwala for ₹6.25 crores.Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi (PTI)Bollywood star Arshad Warsi has scored a massive real estate victory, pocketing a profit of nearly ₹4 crores after selling a commercial space in Mumbai's premium Lokhandwala Complex.According to property registration documents accessed by the real estate data analytics firm Liases Foras, the actor successfully offloaded the commercial unit for ₹6.25 crores.The recently offloaded property is strategically positioned in the heart of Andheri West’s bustling Lokhandwala area, a vibrant epicentre that seamlessly blends high-end residential luxury with booming commercial enterprise, according to the real estate documents.Key transaction details:Property: A commercial shop boasting a carpet area of 63.87 square metres (684 square feet), located in the highly sought-after Andheri West neighbourhood.Buyer: The unit was purchased by Umang Rajkumar Budhraja.Registration and Fees: The deal was officially registered with the Maharashtra Inspector General of Registration on 1 July 2026. The buyer paid a stamp duty of ₹37.50 lakhs to finalise the transfer.Premium Valuation: The sale translates to an impressive ₹91,400 per square foot, highlighting the steep premium that prime commercial real estate commands in Mumbai's bustling hubs.Stellar return on investmentAccording to the records, the ‘Jolly LLB’ star originally purchased the property in February 2012, over 14 years ago. At that time, the actor acquired the space for just over ₹2.12 crores, paying upwards of ₹10 lakhs in stamp duty and a ₹30,000 registration fee.Over the past decade and a half, the property's value has surged, yielding a highly lucrative return on his initial investment.This sale is part of a broader trend in Mumbai's commercial real estate market, which continues to see high-value transactions by celebrities and investors drawn to prime locations such as Andheri West.On the professional frontAside from his real estate triumphs, Warsi continues to entertain audiences on the big screen. The veteran actor, known for his impeccable comic timing, was recently seen in the comedy blockbusters Welcome To The Jungle and Dhamaal 4, proving once again why he remains a fan-favourite in the genre.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsIndiaArshad Warsi sells Lokhandwala commercial property for a whopping ₹4 crore profit, 14 years after purchaseMore
Live UpdatesUS-Iran News LIVE: The US unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.The casket of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes on Iran, is carried after arriving aboard a Mahan Air aircraft at Najaf International Airport in Najaf, Iraq, July 7, 2026.(Iran's Presidential website/HANDOUT via REUTERS)US oil prices jumped nearly 3% in early trade on Wednesday (local time), extending the previous session's gains, after the US military launched a series of strikes against Iran, heightening concerns that a fragile truce was faltering.The strikes were carried out in response to alleged Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said on Tuesday.Iran slams US reinstating sanctionsIran, on the other hand, has slammed the US reinstating sanctions on their oil sales, calling the move a "clear violation" of Article 10 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 18 June.It further alleged that the US had committed repeated violations of various provisions of the memorandum, either directly or "through the actions of the Zionist regime against Lebanon."Lawsuit alleges US shared information with Iran about asylum seekersA lawsuit filed on Tuesday alleged that President Donald Trump's administration illegally shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with Iran's government, allegations the Trump administration denied.Lawyers with the left-leaning Public Citizen Litigation Group were representing the Iranian American Legal Defense Fund in the suit.Follow Livemint for live updates from West Asia as tensions re-escalate between Iran and USA.Follow updates here:8 Jul 2026, 05:49:41 AM ISTUS-Iran News LIVE: Iran slams US reinstating sanctionsIran, on the other hand, has slammed the US reinstating sanctions on their oil sales, calling the move a "clear violation" of Article 10 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 18 June.8 Jul 2026, 05:49:41 AM ISTUS-Iran News LIVE: US oil prices jumped nearly 3%US oil prices jumped nearly 3% in early trade on Wednesday (local time), extending the previous session's gains, after the US military launched a series of strikes against Iran, heightening concerns that a fragile truce was faltering.8 Jul 2026, 05:49:41 AM ISTUS-Iran News LIVE: US launches new strikes on Iran, reinstates oil sanctionsThe US unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire.About the AuthorSayak BasuSayak Basu is a digital journalist with more than seven years of experience in covering general news, politics, science, cricket, and football. He brings a sharp editorial eye and a keen attention to detail in the newsroom. Sayak focuses on breaking stories, analysis of political and sporting events, and new scientific research that is pushing the limits of civilisation. He has earlier worked for publications like NewsBytes, Cinemaholic, Zacks Investment Research, and Deccan Herald. Sayak currently serves as an Assistant Editor at Livemint where he runs daily news operations. Sayak has a master's degree in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. Based out of Bengaluru, he has a keen interest in world cinema, literature, sports, and music. HomeNewsWorldUS-Iran News LIVE: US launches fresh strikes on Iran, reinstates oil sanctions after attacks on tankers
US strikes targeted Iranian air defense and missile sites after explosions were reported in southern Iran's Sirik and Bandar Abbas. The US revoked a license for Iranian oil sales, citing Tehran's actions in Strait of Hormuz as unacceptable, further straining relations amidst ongoing negotiations.A man walks on a road while vessels are in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, June 30, 2026.(REUTERS)The US military has launched what it described as a ‘series of powerful strikes’ against Iran on Wednesday and revoked a license allowing the country to sell oil. The US response came after three tankers were hit by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.“U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent civilians in an international waterway. The U.S. strikes are in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s demonstrated aggression was unwarranted, dangerous, and a clear violation of the ceasefire,” the US Central Command said in a post on X.US strikes IranA US official told Reuters that strikes targeted Iranian air defense systems, coastal surveillance systems, surface-to-air missiles, anti-ship cruise missiles and drone launch sites.According to Iranian media reports, explosions were heard in the southern port city of Sirik, on Qeshm Island, and in Bandar Abbas. The strikes hit a commercial pier in Sirik and fishing piers in both Sirik and Bandar Abbas.US revokes Iran's oil sanctions waiverIn addition to the strikes, the US Treasury Department on Tuesday also revoked a general licence that authorised the sale of Iranian oil, saying Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz were "wholly unacceptable" and would have consequences.Under the interim US-Iran agreement, the Treasury Department issued a June 22 general license to allow the sale of crude oil and petrochemical and petroleum products of Iranian origin through August 21. Following the revocation, it gave Iran until July 17 to wind down any transactions.Iran targets vessels in Strait of HormuzOn Tuesday, Iran attacked three vessels, including the Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker Al-Rekayyat, while it was transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. A Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker, believed to be the supertanker Wedyan, was also damaged off Oman.Iran has insisted on controlling the Strait of Hormuz as part of the interim deal with the US, as the two countries continue to work towards a final deal.Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that under the terms of the interim ceasefire memorandum, negotiations on the final deal would "not commence if threats continue".Funeral of Ali KhameneiThe strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and the US response come even as Iran is in the midst of the funeral of its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.After the funeral prayers in Tehran, the caskets of Ali Khamenei and family were driven through the streets of the seminary city of Qom on Tuesday, where many hundreds of thousands of people carried flags and banners comparing Khamenei to revered Shi'ite martyrs.In chants they vowed to avenge Khamenei. Some bore placards and banners reading "KILL TRUMP".Later in the day Iranian state media showed what it said was footage of an airplane carrying Khamenei's coffin at the airport of the Shi'ite holy shrine city of Najaf in neighbouring Iraq.Key TakeawaysThe US military's response signals a shift in engagement strategy with Iran amidst ongoing threats to maritime security.Revoking the oil sanctions waiver indicates a significant escalation in economic pressure on Iran.The international implications of the US actions may affect diplomatic negotiations related to the Iran nuclear deal.Get Latest real-time updatesStay updated with the latest Trending, India , World and US news. HomeNewsUs NewsUS launches strikes in response to attacks on commercial
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