The bounty targets Moshtab Ham amid ongoing strikes, with Iran's president appearing at pro-regime rallies in Tehran on Al-Quds Day. An Israeli airstrike hit near the demonstration after warnings. Vice President Jerry Vance claimed the leader was injured in recent actions.
Defense Secretary Hegseth described the latest barrages on Iranian targets as the war's most intense day. This disclosure marks the first public tally of US casualties amid rapid escalation. President Trump stated the situation is progressing rapidly with unmatched US military strength. Global responses include Spain refusing base access for strikes.
Iranian attacks on oil tankers and commercial ships in the strait persisted Thursday, driving oil prices above $100 per barrel despite IEA strategic crude releases. The UN Security Council condemned Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors and Hormuz closure, backed by 140 co-sponsors including Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Iran's UN ambassador denied targeting civilian sites despite evidence.
Iranian forces struck oil tankers and commercial ships in the Strait, propelling oil prices above $100 per barrel despite IEA strategic releases. Israel responded with airstrikes across Lebanon, while Hezbollah fired missiles at Israel. Netanyahu vowed continued bombardment of Iran and Lebanon, threatening the new leader.
The attack is part of Iran's intensified campaign across the Gulf, including strikes on ships and facilities. It follows assaults on tankers and infrastructure, pushing oil markets into turmoil. European officials warn of stagflation risks from the conflict.
A projectile hit a container ship near the UAE, with two tankers struck in Iraqi waters and a fuel tank in Bahrain. Iran stated readiness for a long war of attrition to destroy the world economy. The Strait, vital for one-fifth of global oil, remains a flashpoint as US forces work to keep it open.
The suspect had a prior 2016 conviction for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, per court documents. The attack occurred amid national security concerns heightened by the Iran conflict. Federal authorities are probing potential connections to broader threats.
The barrage set off sirens across Galilee and Haifa, forcing hundreds of thousands into shelters, with a direct missile strike demolishing a home in Moshav Haniel though residents in a safe room survived. This marks Hezbollah's claimed largest attack amid Israel's ongoing bombardment of Lebanon, where over 630 have died including 91 children. Air raid sirens continue in northern and central Israel from related strikes.
A US Navy warship first missed with a deck gun before the helicopter hit the Iranian ship; the vessel and crew status remain unknown. The incident occurred in the Arabian Sea amid two US carriers in the region. Tensions rise along critical Middle East maritime routes.
Another drone struck an Italian-run NATO facility in the same area amid the widening Iran conflict. France is deploying naval forces to the Mediterranean, Red Sea, and possibly Strait of Hormuz. European leaders warn of threats extending to EU territory like Cyprus.
In his first public comments, Khamenei stated Iran would maintain effective defense and block the strait amid attacks on six ships and oil facilities. US forces destroyed Iranian warplanes in a massive aerial assault, with death tolls soaring above 1,000 per Iranian reports. President Trump claimed the military operation is progressing rapidly.
Attacks hit Iraq and Oman oil terminals, killing one and causing massive fires; a third ship was struck near UAE. In Dubai, a drone hit a residential building and injured four at the international airport; Bahrain and Kuwait airports also struck. Iran continues assaults on Saudi oil fields and Prince Sultan Air Base, with missiles intercepted.
US President Donald Trump stated that defeating Iran's 'evil empire' outweighs concerns over soaring crude prices, as the International Energy Agency warns of the largest oil supply disruption in history. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mustaba Ham issued his first public statement, declaring continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and threatening more regional strikes plus attacks on US bases. The US launched a massive aerial assault destroying Iranian warplanes, while Iran reports over 1,000 deaths and attacks on six ships and oil facilities. Trump described the situation as progressing rapidly with unsurpassed military performance.[1][2]
Iranian state TV broadcast a statement from new Supreme Leader Mustafa Ham declaring war on the global oil supply and vowing to maintain the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This follows his father's assassination and comes as tit-for-tat strikes intensify between Iran, the US, and Israel, with Iran targeting Israeli air bases, Shinbet headquarters, and oil facilities across the Middle East. Attacks have hit oil tankers in Iraq and Oman, causing massive fires and one death, while drones struck residential areas in Dubai and airports in Bahrain and Kuwait. Casualties are mounting, with over 1,300 dead in Iran and 400 in Lebanon.[1][2][3]
Iranian state media announced Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader on March 10, 2026, shortly after his father Ali Khamenei's assassination. In his first public statement read on state TV, he vowed to continue 'effective and punishing defense' and block the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt global oil supplies. This comes amid US and Israeli aerial assaults destroying Iranian warplanes, with Iran's death toll exceeding 1,300 and over 400 killed in Lebanon. The leadership change signals Iran's intent to intensify regional attacks on oil facilities and US allies.[1][2][3]