• Published: Wed Jul 29, 2026, 7:10 AM

US CENTCOM says disabled 2, boarded 2 commercial vessels as part of blockade

By:Laraib AnwerSupreeta Balasubramanian
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Summary

  • Iran hits Saudi Arabia oil facilities in overnight attacks
  • US and Saudi Arabia attack Iranian-backed groups in Iraq in 'self-defence'
  • Iran Guards say struck and halted three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
  • Yemen armed forces says downed Saudi Arabia aircraft
  • Houthis considering imposing fees on commercial ships through South Red Sea: Sources
  • Drone hits LNG terminal at Egypt's Damietta port triggering partial closure
  • 11:35 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Concerns about wider conflict in region

  • 10:39 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    US CENTCOM says disabled 2, boarded 2 commercial vessels as part of blockade

  • 10:00 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Fed leaves rates unchanged

  • 8:22 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Drone hits LNG terminal at Egypt's Damietta port triggering partial closure

  • 7:05 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Kataib Hezbollah gives Iraq govt deadline to prove it can defend country

  • 6:52 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Four Iranian military advisers killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes: Hamshahri newspaper

  • 6:35 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iraq militants say 5 Iranians among those killed in US-Saudi strikes

  • 6:14 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting tankers: Treasury

  • 6:09 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iraq says only govt has authority to respond to attacks in its territory

  • 5:39 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Israel army accuses Hezbollah of truce violation, launching drone in south Lebanon

  • 5:21 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Qatar warns public of maritime safety rules

  • 4:53 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Trump says US-Saudi attacks in Iraq coordinated with Iraqi govt: Fox News

  • 4:47 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Trump says US to hit Iran 'hard' after attack on bases in Jordan: Fox News

  • 4:25 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran-backed group in Iraq says US, Saudi Arabia will face consequences for attacks

  • 4:09 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iraq says US, Saudi attacks on Iran-backed groups violation of country's sovereignty

  • 3:41 PM, Jul 29, 2026

     Yemen govt says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit

  • 3:26 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    IDF claims ceasefire violation

  • 3:15 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran condemns US-Saudi strikes on Iraq

  • 3:14 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    How did Iran-backed groups become influential in Iraq?

  • 3:11 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Meeting between Iraqi PM, Saudi Crown Prince cancelled after attacks

  • 3:00 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Venezuela summons Iran ambassador over FM comments 

  • 2:56 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran state TV says US struck near Iraq border

  • 2:55 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Who are Iraq's Iranian-backed armed groups?

  • 2:43 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Houthis consider imposing fees on commercial ships in South Red Sea: Sources

  • 2:39 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran official says 'enemy missile' hits country's northwest

  • 2:07 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    US commander warns troops against sharing videos online

  • 1:56 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Qatar strongly condemns attack on Saudi oil facilities 

  • 1:50 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi’s faltering bid to lead Iran

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  • 1:27 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iraqi politician urges Iran to not attack its territory 

    quote    Iraq and its people need peace. Enough of the wars that have, regrettably, exhausted Iraq's resources and undermined its dignity.

    Muqtada al-Sadr

  • 12:59 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    UAE President advisor says 'loyalty not merely moral trait' 

    quote    In times of challenges, the value of men and homelands is revealed by the extent to which they are adorned with loyalty and allegiance.

    Anwar Gargash

  • 12:31 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Bahrain condemns attacks on Saudi Arabia

  • 12:24 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    Lebanese President briefs transport minister on Trump's flight resumption order

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  • 12:03 PM, Jul 29, 2026

    India says 'world's focus on Hormuz' must not divert attention from Gaza

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    quote    Several Indian citizens were injured, including some seriously, one Indian tragically lost his life, and one is missing, in these attacks.

    Parvathaneni Harish

  • 11:50 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    GCC secretary offers solidarity to Saudi Arabia after Iran-back group attacks 

    quote    These acts are a direct threat to its [Saudi Arabia] security and stability, and to regional security and peace.

    Secretary General of Gulf Cooperation Council

  • 11:43 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Jordan's warning system being tested across governorates

  • 11:37 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    US-Saudi consortium advances plans for $5 billion Gulf refinery

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  • 11:27 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries

  • 11:24 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Ukraine says wants to avoid 'escalation' with Iran

  • 11:15 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Kuwait air force delegation visits Jordan's Royal Air Force

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  • 10:57 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Trump says meetings with Zelenskiy, Netanyahu were positive

    quote    Had a very good meeting! Obviously, many important subjects were discussed.

    Trump on meeting with Netanyahu

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  • 10:40 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Israeli soldiers find grenades, rifles in Lebanese 'security zone', says army 

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  • 10:16 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iraq PM directs emergency meeting after US, Saudi attacks 

  • 9:55 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Kuwait condemns Iranian-group attacks on Saudi Arabia 

  • 9:42 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    37 ships pass through Bab el-Mandeb strait, shows data

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  • 9:21 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Oil rises as US-Iran tension escalates after Iraq strikes

  • 9:16 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    UAE condemns hostile attack on Jordan on Tuesday 

  • 9:07 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    At least 10 killed in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq: PMF sources

  • 9:05 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Kuwait foreign affairs minister speaks to Saudi, Qatari counterparts 

  • 8:55 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    UAE FNC chairman meets Lebanese officials in Beirut

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  • 8:50 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Tehran considers Oman a 'valuable neighbour': Senior official to Reuters 

    quote    Southern routes through the Strait could be dangerous for ships. Muscat's control should correspond to its share of the waterway.

    Senior Iran official to Reuters

  • 8:41 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran rules out Oman regional joint management proposal on Hormuz: Senior official to Reuters 

    quote    Only Iran and Oman can decide on arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz based on their respective shares. Tehran rejects any role for other countries.

    Senior Iran official to Reuters

  • 8:35 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Jordan says shot down 5 Iranian missiles 

    quote    The Jordanian Armed Forces will not tolerate any threat to the security of the homeland and the safety of its citizens.

    Jordan Armed Forces

  • 8:26 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran army says pilot killed in Qatar attack on March 2

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  • 8:14 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran launched ballistic missiles towards US base in Jordan: Axios

  • 8:02 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks: sources

  • 7:42 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Video: US, Saudi strikes hit Iran-aligned groups in Basra 

  • 7:39 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran Guards say halted 3 oil tankers in Hormuz: media

  • 7:35 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Yemen armed forces says downed Saudi Arabia aircraft 

  • 7:29 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    US, Saudi Arabia hit Iran-backed groups in Iraq 

    quote    From February through April 2026, there were more than 600 attempted attacks on US citizens and facilities by Iran-aligned groups in Iraq.

    Centcom

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  • 7:23 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Multiple dead, wounded in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq: former paramilitaries

  • 7:18 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Iran hits Saudi Arabia oil facilities in overnight attacks 

    quote    The Kingdom emphasises that it does not seek escalation but will respond to any aggression it faces.

    Ministry of Defence

  • 7:10 AM, Jul 29, 2026

    Attacks resume across region