'For future benefit of world': Trump 'cancels' planned Iran strike, subject to rapid deal

Live UpdatesUS-Iran War Live Updates: Iran warns it will target Gulf energy infrastructure if the US launches fresh strikes, as Trump hardens his stance. Kuwait says it destroyed hostile drones, while tanker incidents near Oman deepen regional security concerns.Iran-backed media outlet Nournews said any US attack on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger strikes on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the UAE (representative image)(Reuters)US-Iran War Live Updates: The Middle East conflict intensified on Saturday after Iran warned it would retaliate against any fresh US military action, raising fears of a wider regional war and further disruption to global energy markets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran would respond decisively to any new "aggression" by the United States or Israel, while US President Donald Trump said he was losing faith in negotiations with Iran and warned that he would be "hitting them" if diplomacy failed. The escalating rhetoric comes as oil prices remain elevated and concerns grow over the security of key shipping routes in the Gulf.Iran warns regional energy facilities could become targetsIran-backed media outlet Nournews said any US attack on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger strikes on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as well as gas fields in Qatar and Israel. Tehran has also warned that any regional country participating in attacks against Iran would face a "proportionate response," fuelling fears of a wider conflict involving Gulf states.Kuwait says it destroyed hostile dronesKuwait's military said it detected and destroyed hostile drones targeting several vital facilities early Saturday. A government site in northern Kuwait and civilian property on Bubiyan Island were hit by falling debris, causing material damage but no casualties. The incident marks another sign of the conflict spilling beyond Iran and Israel.Shipping security concerns grow in Gulf watersThe United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported two maritime security incidents off the coast of Oman. One tanker suffered engine room damage after being struck by an unknown projectile, while another reported an explosion near the vessel without sustaining damage. The incidents have heightened concerns over commercial shipping in the region.Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb remain in focusThe Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world's oil exports passes, remains under intense scrutiny as security risks deter shipping. At the same time, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have renewed threats around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea, increasing concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies.Follow updates here:2 Aug 2026, 07:00:41 AM ISTIran-US War LIVE: UKMTO reports explosion near tanker off Oman's coastThe UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker reported an explosion and large splash near its vessel off Oman's Khasab. No damage or injuries were reported in the incident.2 Aug 2026, 06:53:46 AM ISTIran-US War LIVE: Kuwait says it intercepted hostile drones targeting vital facilitiesKuwait's army said it destroyed hostile drones that targeted several vital facilities. Falling shrapnel caused material damage at a government site and on Bubiyan Island, but no casualties were reported.2 Aug 2026, 06:45:04 AM ISTIran-US War LIVE: Hormuz shipping disruption keeps oil prices elevatedShipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted amid fears of Iranian attacks, helping push Brent crude prices sharply higher as concerns over global energy supplies intensify.2 Aug 2026, 06:45:04 AM ISTIran-US War LIVE: Trump says diplomacy still possible despite Iran tensionsUS President Donald Trump said he believes negotiators could still reach a deal with Iran but added he was losing faith in Tehran, accusing it of repeatedly breaking its commitments.2 Aug 2026, 06:45:05 AM ISTIran-US War LIVE: Araqchi warns Saudi against joining attacks on IranIranian Fo

Security forces launch a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam after terrorists kill two labourers from Chhattisgarh at a brick kiln. The attack comes amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra and days after a policeman was killed in Anantnag.Security personnel stand guard as they keep a vigil at a barricaded road after suspected terrorists opened fire on non-local labourers at a brick kiln, in Kulgam on Friday (PTI)Security forces have launched a fresh search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district after terrorists killed two non-local labourers, ANI reported.According to reports, security personnel have cordoned off the area to track down the attackers following the attack on Friday evening.The attack took place at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district, where terrorists opened fire on two labourers from Chhattisgarh, according to PTI.The deceased has been identified as Deepak Ratray (24) and Bopinder (28). While Deepak succumbed to his injuries before he could be taken to a hospital, Bopinder was first taken to GMC Anantnag and later referred to SKIMS Hospital in Soura. He passed away during treatment.LG Manoj Sinha orders intensified operationsJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and said he had spoken to Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and senior security officials.In a post on X, Sinha said he had directed security forces to step up operations and eliminate the terrorists responsible for the attack.He added that the police and security forces had cordoned off the area and launched an operation to bring the perpetrators to justice.Chhattisgarh CM expresses griefChhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the incident as "extremely heartbreaking" and said the state government was extending all necessary support to the affected families.Political leaders condemn attackLeader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly Sunil Sharma condemned the attack, calling it a "cowardly and barbaric act" and an attempt to disturb peace and normalcy in the Union Territory, PTI reported.Sharma urged security forces to intensify anti-terror operations and bring those responsible to justice.Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra also condemned the killing, describing it as a "cowardly act with nefarious designs" and calling for stronger security measures.Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack in a post on X, saying it was "unimaginably cruel" to target migrant labourers who had travelled far from home to earn a living.Senior BJP leader Ravinder Raina also denounced the attack, alleging that "Pakistani terrorists have once again bloodied Kashmir".Attack comes amid Amarnath YatraThe attack comes less than 10 days after terrorists shot dead a Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable in Anantnag on July 22. The incident also occurred during the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, which began on July 3.The last major terror attack targeting migrant labourers in Kulgam took place on October 11, 2021, when two workers from Bihar were shot dead in Wanpoh. In February 2024, two non-local labourers from Punjab were killed in a terrorist attack in Srinagar.Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. Follow CJP Protest LIVE updates as Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, while the Jantar Mantar protest continues. Get the latest updates on talks between the CJP delegation and the Centre, the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, possible arrests, Delhi security measures and developments in Parliament.HomeNewsIndiaKulgam terror attack: Two non-local labourers killed; area cordoned off, search operation launched | Latest updatesMore

Live UpdatesUS-Iran war news LIVE: The US military on Wednesday (local time) began conducting fresh strikes in Iran, marking the first strikes since 24 July, when Donald Trump paused the strikes to give negotiations another chance. Tune in to Live Mint to catch the latest US-Iran war-related updates.US-Iran war news LIVE: US military launches fresh airstrikes in IranUS-Iran war news LIVE: The US military on Wednesday (local time) began conducting fresh strikes in Iran, marking its first attacks since 24 July, when US President Donald Trump paused military action to give negotiations another chance, Axios reported, citing a US official. The strikes against Tehran were launched in retaliation for an Iranian missile attack targeting a US base in Jordan a day earlier. According to the US military, all the missiles were intercepted. On Wednesday, Trump told reporters that Washington would hit Tehran "very hard" and added that the Islamic Republic had acknowledged that launching the missiles was a mistake and asked the US not to retaliate.US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid dwindling stockpile concernsThe Pentagon on Wednesday said the US Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, as conflicts in Iran and Ukraine continue to strain US weapons stockpiles. The Army said the Lockheed contract converts a previous one-year deal worth $4.7 billion, awarded in April, into a seven-year agreement, creating a multiyear procurement plan for the interceptors from fiscal years 2026 through 2032. Washington has supplied large quantities of weapons to its allies while also using munitions in its military operations against the Islamic Republic, raising concerns over inventories of key air defence and precision-guided weapons.US accuses IRGC of threatening ships in HormuzThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) has accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of threatening merchant vessels attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz. This key waterway has remained a sticking point in negotiations between the two sides. CENTCOM said maintaining access to the crucial sea route is essential for global maritime traffic, regardless of Iran's claims. In an official statement issued on Wednesday (local time), CENTCOM said the IRGC had recently threatened and attempted to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the strategic waterway. The statement added: "After recently threatening and attempting to attack commercial vessels and innocent mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) continues to claim that international mariners should only use routes the IRGC prefers."US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran over Strait of Hormuz 'extortion scheme'Washington has imposed fresh sanctions on entities linked to the IRGC, accusing them of extorting commercial vessels operating through the Strait of Hormuz. The US Treasury Department said the measures target eight oil tankers and 10 corporate entities. The sanctions mark the latest move in Washington's "maximum pressure" campaign aimed at curbing Iran's illicit petroleum trade and shadow fleet. An official statement said the action targeted "the Iranian regime's desperate efforts to monetise the Strait of Hormuz and prop up the nation's failing economy."Key Events30 Jul 2026, 05:52 AM IST30 Jul 2026, 05:52 AM ISTFollow updates here:30 Jul 2026, 05:52:50 AM ISTUS-Iran war news LIVE: US accuses IRGC of threatening ships in HormuzThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) has accused Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of threatening merchant vessels attempting to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway that has remained a sticking point in negotiations between the two sides. CENTCOM said maintaining access to the crucial sea route is essential for global maritime traffic, regardless of Iran's claims.30 Jul 2026, 05:52:50 AM ISTUS-Iran war news LIVE: US strikes $5

Stay updated with the latest Trending, India, World and US news. Follow CJP Protest LIVE updates as Sonam Wangchuk ends his 26-day hunger strike following government assurances, while the Jantar Mantar protest continues. Get the latest updates on talks between the CJP delegation and the Centre, the demand for Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, possible arrests, Delhi security measures and developments in Parliament.HomeNewsUs NewsTrump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after 'surprise' attack on US bases in Jordan: 'We are going to beat...'More