Summary

  • Trump said he will 'soon' declare the Hormuz Strait US territory
  • Adnoc vessel attacked late Friday — the second such attack in two days
  • Iranian Foreign Minister said Tehran has not decided to resume talks with US
  • Lebanon state media said Israeli strike on south kills 11, including 3 children
  • UAE diplomat said repeated targeting of Adnoc tankers will not deter nation
  • Yemen's Mocha port halted operations after Houthi attacks
  • Israel claimed Lebanon strike targeted Hezbollah commander
  • Qatar denied claims regarding detention of Iranian pilots
  • 11:20 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Live blog ends for today

  • 10:49 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Qatar denies claims regarding detention of Iranian pilots

  • 10:35 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Iran President blames inflation on US actions

  • 10:05 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Hezbollah says Israeli attacks reflect Netanyahu desire to escalate war

  • 9:35 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Trump urges Americans to accept higher gasoline prices

  • 9:02 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Israel wants 'more serious' talks with Lebanon: PM spokesman

  • 8:39 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Bahrain condemns attack on Adnoc ship

  • 8:15 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Photos: Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon cause devastation

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  • 7:55 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Israel claims Ansar strike targeted Hezbollah commander

  • 7:39 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Iran resumes flights at Bandar Abbas airport

  • 7:17 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Yemen's Mocha port halts operations after Houthi attacks

  • 6:52 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Iran calls on US to 'accept reality of defeat'

  • 6:25 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Lebanon says Israeli airstrikes kill 11, including 3 children

  • 5:47 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Hezbollah urges Lebanon to halt 'humiliating' Israel talks

  • 5:14 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Hezbollah says will respond to Israeli attacks

  • 4:52 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Israel claims Lebanon strikes response to Hezbollah ceasefire violation

  • 4:08 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Kuwait condemns Iran attack on Adnoc vessel

  • 3:44 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Death toll rises to 9 killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

  • 2:58 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    Lebanon president says Israeli strikes send 'clear message' on negotiations

  • 2:26 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    UAE condemns targeting of Adnoc vessel in Hormuz

  • 1:01 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    UAE diplomat says repeated targeting of Adnoc tankers will not deter nation 

    quote    We will make every effort to strengthen a unified Gulf position, as it is a fundamental pillar for protecting the region's security and the interests of its countries in this ongoing crisis.

    Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President

  • 12:22 PM, Aug 15, 2026

    No crude oil vessels crossing Hormuz

  • 11:27 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    Lebanon state media says Israeli strike on south kills 7

  • 10:27 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    UKMTO reports attack on tanker off Oman coast 

  • 9:41 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    USS Abraham Lincoln heads back after controversy

  • 9:32 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

  • 7:44 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    Iranian Foreign Minister says Tehran has not decided to resume talks with US

  • 7:42 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    Attacks on Adnoc vessels

  • 7:14 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    Second attack on Adnoc vessels in two days

  • 7:11 AM, Aug 15, 2026

    Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory