LIVE: Iran Targets U.S. Bases Across Gulf; Hormuz Shipping Slows
LIVE Updates | July 13, 2026
🕐 12:58 PM IST | Iran Expands Military Response, Claims Strikes on U.S. Bases Across Gulf
The conflict between Iran and the United States intensified on Monday after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks targeting American military facilities in several Gulf countries.
According to Iranian state media, the IRGC claimed it struck U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, while also targeting radar systems in Oman. The group said the attacks were carried out in retaliation for the latest U.S. airstrikes inside Iranian territory.
Iranian reports stated that the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan, a U.S. drone command facility in Bahrain, and Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait were among the locations targeted. Independent verification of the claims was not immediately available.
The latest exchange marks one of the widest regional escalations since fighting resumed around the Strait of Hormuz.
🕐 12:45 PM IST | U.S. Strikes Reportedly Leave Casualties in Southwestern Iran
Iranian state media reported that recent U.S. airstrikes in southwestern Iran resulted in one civilian death and four injuries.
Emergency response teams were deployed to the affected area, while local officials assessed the damage. Iranian authorities condemned the attacks, describing them as a violation of the country’s sovereignty.
The U.S. military has not officially commented on the reported casualties.
🕐 11:40 AM IST | Washington Launches Fresh Military Operation
The U.S. military confirmed that it carried out another series of precision strikes on Sunday following renewed hostilities in the Gulf region.
According to U.S. officials, the operation was aimed at military infrastructure associated with Iran’s missile and drone capabilities after continued attacks on commercial shipping and regional security threats.
Officials said the strikes were intended to reduce Iran’s ability to launch future attacks while protecting U.S. personnel and allied interests in the region.
🕐 10:36 AM IST | Hormuz Shipping Falls to Multi-Week Low
Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly as security concerns mounted across the Gulf.
Ship-tracking data showed that only six vessels passed through the strategic waterway during the latest reporting period, the lowest traffic level recorded in approximately five weeks.
Among the outbound vessels were large crude carriers transporting Iranian crude oil and Kuwaiti petroleum products. Several tankers reportedly switched off their tracking transponders while crossing the strait, reflecting heightened security concerns amid ongoing military activity.
Industry analysts warned that prolonged disruptions could impact global oil supply chains and increase freight insurance costs.
🕐 10:10 AM IST | Iran Warns of More Military Action
Iranian military officials warned that additional operations could follow if the United States continues airstrikes inside Iranian territory.
The IRGC said its latest attacks were part of a broader military response and indicated that future operations would target what it described as hostile military infrastructure across the region.
Regional governments have placed security forces on heightened alert as tensions continue to rise.
🕐 09:30 AM IST | Oil Prices Rise as Conflict Intensifies
Global crude oil prices moved higher after reports of renewed military exchanges and reduced shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz.
Energy analysts said traders remain concerned about potential disruptions to one of the world’s most important oil transit routes, through which nearly one-fifth of global crude exports normally pass.
Markets are expected to remain volatile as investors closely monitor developments in the Gulf.
🕐 08:45 AM IST | International Community Calls for Restraint
Several countries and international organizations urged both Washington and Tehran to avoid further escalation and return to diplomatic dialogue.
Diplomatic efforts are continuing behind the scenes as concerns grow that the conflict could expand beyond the Gulf region if military exchanges persist.
Latest Situation
Iran claims strikes on U.S. military facilities in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
U.S. confirms a fresh round of military operations against Iranian targets.
Iranian media reports one death and four injuries following U.S. strikes.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz falls to its lowest level in weeks.
Global oil prices rise amid fears of supply disruptions.
Regional tensions remain high, with further military action possible.