Tensions have escalated in the course of the Iran battle following assaults and blockades within the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump made the announcement on Fact Social on Sunday (Picture: Getty)
An explosion and fireplace have rocked a South Korean cargo ship within the Strait of Hormuz, Seoul’s International Ministry has stated.
The reason for the reported blast is just not clear.
It comes as The Iranian army has reportedly claimed it has hit a US Navy vessel with two missiles because the US Navy frigate was crusing by means of Strait of Hormuz close to Jask. The alleged assault got here after the US vessel ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard to halt, in line with Iranian state media. These claims have been rejected by a senior US official.
Iran had issued a chilling battle menace after Donald Trump stated ‘Mission Freedom’ will start as we speak in a transfer that may see the US escort ships out of the Strait Hormuz.
6 days in the past18:50 Catherine Mackinlay
US struck 7 Iranian boats as Trump invited South Korea to hitch battle
Talking on Fact Social, President Donald Trump has stated US forces have destroyed seven small Iranian boats, describing them as “quick boats”, and stated there had been no additional harm to ships transiting the strait past the reported South Korean vessel.
He stated:
“Iran has taken some photographs at unrelated Nations with respect to the Ship Motion, PROJECT FREEDOM, together with a South Korean Cargo Ship. Maybe it’s time for South Korea to return and be a part of the mission!”
He confirmed a information convention will happen tomorrow morning.
6 days in the past17:43 Catherine Mackinlay
UAE intercepting missiles and drones
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed it’s intercepting missiles and drones.
“The UAE’s air defenses are presently coping with missile assaults and incoming drones from Iran, and the Ministry of Protection confirms that the sounds heard in varied components of the nation are the results of the UAE air protection methods intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.”
6 days in the past15:59 Catherine Mackinlay
Iran dismisses US claims of ships passing by means of Hormuz as ‘baseless’
Iran has insisted that no industrial ships or oil tankers have handed by means of the Strait of Hormuz in latest hours.
A spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated
“The claims of American officers are baseless and totally false, and different maritime actions opposite to the declared rules of the IRGC Navy will face severe dangers, and violating vessels shall be powerfully stopped.”
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6 days in the past15:49 Catherine Mackinlay
Korean media declare South Korean vessel was attacked
Korean outlet Chosun Day by day claims a vessel crusing within the area was attacked on Monday, quoting a authorities official.
Authorities in Seoul are understood to be checking the reviews, with no confirmed particulars but on the extent of any harm.
A South Korean ship crusing close to the Strait of Hormuz was attacked on Monday, in line with the Korean media outlet Chosun Day by day, citing a authorities official. https://t.co/BlN70HS0nX
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The USA army confirmed that two Navy guided-missile destroyers had entered the Gulf as a part of efforts to counter an Iranian blockade.
It additionally confirmed that two American vessels have handed by means of the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of Iran claiming it had blocked a US warship from coming into the realm.
US Navy guided-missile destroyers are among the many belongings executing a blockade mission (Picture: CENTCOM / SWNS) 6 days in the past15:34 Catherine Mackinlay
South Korea probes doable assault on Korean-flagged ship
South Korea is investigating reviews {that a} vessel flying its flag might have been struck within the Strait of Hormuz, in line with Yonhap Information Company.
A spokesperson for transport agency HMM stated a fireplace broke out within the engine room of one in every of its bulk carriers whereas it was within the strategic waterway. The reason for the blaze stays underneath investigation.
No accidents or casualties have been reported.
6 days in the past14:43 Antonio Scancariello
Missile alert in UAE
A missile alert has been issued in United Arab Emirates for the primary time because the US-Iran ceasefire got here into impact, Al-Jazeera reported.
Semi-official Iranian company Tasnim has relaunched claims Iran “has already launched preliminary fireplace in opposition to plenty of US army vessels”.
A senior US official, nonetheless, and the US Central Command, stated no US ships have been hit within the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo ships within the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture: AP) 6 days in the past13:26 Antonio Scancariello
US guided-missile destroyers working within the Gulf
Right here is one other message issued by the US Central Command, saying two US-flagged service provider vessels have efficiently transited by means of the strait.
U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyers are presently working within the Arabian Gulf after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in assist of Mission Freedom. American forces are actively aiding efforts to revive transit for industrial transport. As a primary step, 2 U.S.-flagged merchantu2026 pic.twitter.com/SVDxDhK72I
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6 days in the past12:53 Antonio Scancariello
UAE stated its tanker has been hit within the strait
The United Arab Emirates stated a tanker affiliated with Adnoc, its state-owned oil firm, has been hit within the Strait of Hormuz, as they introduced with a put up on X.
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6 days in the past12:52 Antonio Scancariello
CENTCOM commander flew over Strait of Hormuz
The CENTCOM commander flew over regional waters in and close to the Strait of Hormuz.
Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, flew over regional waters in and close to the Strait of Hormuz in an AH-64 Apache helicopter, Could 3, on the eve of U.S. army assist for Mission Freedom. He interacted with U.S. Military Troopers after visiting with Sailors and Marines on Saturdayu2026 pic.twitter.com/NEc9YCFBPB
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6 days in the past12:15 Antonio Scancariello
US Central Command denies Iranian reviews of navy being struck
No US Navy ships have been struck, in line with the US Central Command.
ud83dudeab CLAIM: Iranian state media claims that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps hit a U.S. warship with two missiles.
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6 days in the past11:53 Antonio Scancariello
What we all know to date
The Iranian army has claimed it has hit a US Navy vessel with two missiles, Fars company stated, as The US frigate was crusing by means of Strait of Hormuz close to Jask.
These claims have been rejected by a senior US official, in line with an Axios correspondent.
The alleged assault got here after the US vessel ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard to halt.
In line with Fars, Iran blocked a US destroyer that was making an attempt enter the Strait of Hormuz.
In line with international affairs correspondent for Axios and CNN analyst Barak Ravid, a senior US official has denied a ship was hit, after claims printed by an Iranian state company.
Senior U.S. official denies a U.S. ship was hit by Iranian missiles
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6 days in the past11:38 Antonio Scancariello
IRGC declares new maritime management
Semi-official Tasnim company additionally stated “the IRGC stated it has declared a brand new maritime management space within the strategic Strait of Hormuz”.
It stated: “The brand new zone of ‘sensible management’ by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran within the Strait of Hormuz is outlined as follows.
“Within the south: the road between Mount Mobarak in Iran and south of Fujairah within the United Arab Emirates; Within the west: the road between the tip of Qeshm Island in Iran and Umm Al Quwain within the United Arab Emirates.”
Vessels coming into the strait. (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past11:32 Antonio Scancariello
Iranian assault comes after Trump’s ‘Mission Freedom’ announcement
Iranian claims of an assault within the strait comes after Mr Trump’s ‘Mission Freedom’ announcement.
Iran’s Fars information company stated two missiles hit a US navy vessel.
In line with Al-Jazeera, it ignored warnings from the Revolutionary Guard to halt.
6 days in the past11:13 Antonio Scancariello
‘Missiles struck US frigate’
Iranian state media claims two missiles struck US Navy frigate because it was crusing by means of Strait of Hormuz close to Jask.
6 days in the past11:09 Antonio Scancariello
Iran prevents US destroyer from coming into strait
The Iranian army is claiming it has prevented a US Navy destroyer from coming into the Strait of Hormuz.
With a message on Telegram, the Military Public Relations stated: “Because of the decisive and swift warning from the Military Navy, the entry of the enemy American-Zionist destroyers into the Strait of Hormuz was prevented.”
6 days in the past10:46 Antonio Scancariello
Particulars on Iran’s nuclear programme are ‘hypothesis’
Iran’s international ministry additionally stated “points raised within the media relating to nuclear particulars are principally hypothesis,” information company Tasnim additionally stated.
6 days in the past10:30 Antonio Scancariello
US resorted to ‘piracy and theft’
In line with semi-official Iranian information company Tasnim, in a message launched on Monday, Main Basic Abdollahi stated Iran had repeatedly declared that the safety of the Strait of Hormuz is underneath the management of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He additionally added that any secure passage by means of the strategic waterway should be coordinated with the Iranian Armed Forces underneath all circumstances.
He stated the felony US leaders and the aggressive and terrorist US military, which has not too long ago resorted to “piracy and theft”.
Ships within the Strait of Hormuz. (Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past10:26 Antonio Scancariello
Affect on oil and gasoline costs
Because the begin of the battle in Iran, costs have soared at petrol stations, with the value of petrol leaping as much as 157p per litre as we speak and diesel to 189p per litre, in line with the newest RAC figures. In January, the Categorical reported that petrol was 134p per litre on common, and diesel was 142.9p per litre.
The UK Maritime Commerce Operations Centre (UKMTO) says the continued menace on the Strait of Hormuz is “vital”.
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6 days in the past09:57 Antonio Scancariello
Trump criticises Iran’s ‘disjointed management’
“It’s a really disjointed management,” Mr Trump stated. “All of them wish to make a deal, however they’re all tousled.”
6 days in the past09:51 Antonio Scancariello
Iran’s ‘prepared to reply’
Esmail Baghaie, Iran’s international ministry, stated the nation is prepared to reply to the threats despatched by the US.
Final week, Mr Trump turned again the newest peace proposal nearly as quickly because it was delivered. Iran’s state-run IRNA information company reported that Iran handed over its plan to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night time.
Whereas the ceasefire has largely halted preventing in Iran, the U.S. and Iran are locked in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.
(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past09:11 Antonio Scancariello
An important oil route
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial oil route with as 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied pure fuel often passes by means of that route.
6 days in the past09:09 Antonio Scancariello
Iran’s economic system
Consultants have warned the Iran foreign money’s fall is prone to additional gasoline inflation in a rustic the place many imported items, from meals and drugs to electronics and uncooked supplies, are affected by the greenback price.
6 days in the past09:01 Antonio Scancariello
‘No nuclear negotiations’
Tehran is reviewing the U.S. response to its newest proposal to finish the battle, Iran’s judiciary Mizan information company cited International Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei as saying.
However “at this stage, we’ve got no nuclear negotiations,” Baghaei stated.
6 days in the past08:54 Antonio Scancariello
Not clear but if vessels accepted US supply
It was unclear as of Monday morning whether or not any vessels had accepted the US supply and Iran’s army command advised state broadcaster IRIB on Monday that ships passing should coordinate with them.
6 days in the past08:50 Antonio Scancariello
Blockade depriving Iran of oil income
The U.S. naval blockade since April 13 is depriving Tehran of oil income it must shore up its ailing economic system.
US troops within the strait. (Picture: Getty)
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the nationwide safety fee of Iran’s parliament, stated on X that any interference within the strait could be seen as a ceasefire violation.
6 days in the past08:47 Antonio Scancariello
Ships caught since February
Ships and seafarers, many on oil and fuel tankers and cargo ships, have been caught within the Persian Gulf because the battle started.
6 days in the past08:40 Antonio Scancariello
Deal between the 2 sides appears far-off
Earlier than his assertion on Sunday, Mr Trump stated he might “blast the hell” out of Iran.
A deal between the 2 sides appears as far-off as ever, with rounds of talks collapsing with out an settlement.
Mr Trump stated the operation is a “gesture of goodwill” after months of intense battle, and advised it might assist ease tensions between these concerned within the disaster.
(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past08:36 Antonio Scancariello
15,000 US personnel concerned in Mission Freedom mission
In an announcement issued yesterday (Sunday, 3 Could), the US Command stated this operation will embrace 15,000 personnel, guided-missile destroyers, and greater than 100 plane.
6 days in the past08:32 Antonio Scancariello
‘Nations asking for US assist’
Mr Trump stated many nations are asking the US to assist release the ships within the strait.
Right here is the president’s message on Fact Social.
6 days in the past08:30 Antonio Scancariello
Iran to assault armed forces in the event that they try to enter the strait
Iran has issued a chilling battle menace after Donald Trump stated ‘Mission Freedom’ will start as we speak in a transfer that may see the US escort ships out of the Strait Hormuz.
Iran stated “any international armed pressure, particularly the invading American military, shall be attacked in the event that they try to strategy and enter the strait”.
6 days in the past08:27 Antonio Scancariello
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