US-Iran War Highlights: More than 10 projectiles hit Iran's Qeshm Island in Hormuz, state media says

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X: "At 5 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching more strikes against Iran to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Commander in Chief has directed the strikes to hold Iranian forces accountable."

Kuwait's Defence Ministry said three northern border posts and an offshore oil platform were attacked on Sunday amid escalating US-Iran hostilities.

The ministry said the three land border posts suffered material damage in what it described as a "cowardly attack."

An offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company was reportedly hit by a hostile drone.

The drone attack caused material damage to the platform and injured one worker, according to the ministry.

Kuwaiti authorities did not identify who was responsible for the attacks.

The incidents occurred during the latest exchange of missile and drone strikes between the United States and Iran, as tensions continued to spread across the Gulf.

Iranian state media said an employee of the Mobile Communications Company of Iran (MCI) was killed in an attack on Sunday.

The strike reportedly hit Farur in Bandar Lengeh, located in Iran's southern Hormozgan province on the Gulf.

Two colleagues of the deceased employee were also injured in the attack.

According to IRNA, the employee was carrying out his duties when the attack occurred.

The incident was reported by IRNA, Iran's official state news agency.

The attack came as hostilities between Iran and the United States resumed, following a fresh escalation in the region.

Iran said 10 to 11 enemy projectiles struck Qeshm Island on Sunday.

Qeshm is located in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil and shipping routes.

The information was reported by Iran's IRNA state news agency.

Qeshm Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri said all the targets were military installations.

Iranian authorities said there were no casualties from the strikes.

The attack came as fighting between Iran and the United States resumed, further escalating tensions in the Gulf.

Trump said US and Iranian negotiators had reached an agreement during talks on Saturday before Tehran allegedly launched a drone attack on a commercial ship.

"We had meetings with them. They agreed to a deal yesterday. A perfect deal for us. No nuclear, no this, no that, no nothing. They gave up everything, and then after that, they left the room and then within an hour they launched a drone at a ship."

The president accused Iran of acting in bad faith and condemned its leadership.

"They are very, very evil and sick people. It's one of those things."

Oman said it rescued 23 crew members from a commercial vessel struck off its eastern coast during the latest escalation between Iran and the United States, while search operations continued for one missing crew member believed to be an Indian national.

The incident comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks following fresh US strikes.

Oman's Maritime Security Centre said it responded to a distress call from the Cyprus-flagged GFS Galaxy, which was sailing about 4.4 nautical miles off the coast of Musandam Governorate.

In a statement, the agency said: "Twenty-three crew members were rescued and provided with necessary medical care. Search operations are continuing for one crew member who remains missing."

The distress signal was received after the vessel was struck during the latest exchange of hostilities between Iran and the United States.

A US official disputed Iran's assertion that American military bases in Jordan were successfully hit.

The official told CBS News that no American personnel were injured in the attacks.

The official said "the overwhelming majority of Iranian missiles and drones launched were intercepted or shot down."

The US said there were no reports of major damage to American military locations in Jordan.

Earlier, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it had destroyed the command-and-control center and MQ-9 drone hangars at the Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan.

Conflicting accounts: The US and Iran have issued conflicting statements on the impact of the attacks, with Washington rejecting Tehran's claims of major damage.

Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, rejecting US claims that shipping 'traffic is flowing'.

The Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said the closure is due to the "recent illegal movements" of US military forces in the region.

PGSA stated that no vessels can transit the strait without a transit permit issued by the Iranian authority.

It said permit requests will be reviewed only after "stability and calm" return to the region.

Trump confirms fresh US strikes on Iran, saying Washington "hit them very hard" overnight in response to Iran's latest attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking to CNN, Trump said the strikes were ordered after Iran allegedly targeted a ship with a drone.

Trump claimed the US and Iran were close to reaching a deal on Saturday before the latest escalation.

"They were giving up everything," Trump said, adding that Iran launched a drone attack on a ship just two hours later.

Trump accused Tehran of derailing negotiations, saying, "These people, there is something wrong with them."

US Central Command wrote on X: "The Strait of Hormuz is open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway. U.S. forces are positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available despite unwarranted Iranian aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations. Iran does not control the strait. Traffic is flowing."

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has declared the Strait of Hormuz is “open to all vessels seeking to lawfully transit the international waterway”.

US forces are “positioned and prepared to ensure that freedom of navigation remains available despite unwarranted Iranian aggression, harassment, threats, and arbitrary declarations”, it said.

CENTCOM noted Iran does not control the strait and claimed “traffic is flowing”.

The US embassy in Oman has advised American citizens in the city of Duqm and the Musandam governorate to shelter indoors “due to recent activity”.

“If in Duqm or Musandam, to the extent possible, remain in your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows,” the embassy said in a statement. “We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety.”

The embassy added that US citizens seeking to leave the Middle East can seek assistance from the government, which is providing “the latest information about the departure options”.

The Maritime Security Centre has said efforts are ongoing to locate one crew member who remains missing from the GFS Galaxy cargo ship.

Earlier, India’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that one Indian national was unaccounted for following the Iranian attack on the commercial vessel, while 10 Indian nationals had been rescued.

Oman’s government later said in a statement that 23 sailors were evacuated from the damaged ship, as per Al Jazeera.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Alamein on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, reported Al Jazeera.

According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, the discussions focused on recent developments in the Middle East and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation between Iran and the US.

The two leaders stressed “the vital necessity to maintain close consultation, coordination, and joint action across various issues in light of the current challenges confronting the region”, the statement said.

Bahrain’s military has accused Iran of continuing its “heinous missile and drone attacks targeting civilians” in the Gulf nation, while stating that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted the strikes.

“The armed forces, with all their forces and units, are at the highest level of readiness and ready to fulfill their defence duties in order to protect the country,” the military said in a statement.

It urged Bahraini citizens to remain “vigilant”, alleging that Iran “continues its systematic aggressive stance” through attacks aimed at civilians and describing the strikes as “a clear violation of international humanitarian law".

Qatar has said it reserves the right to “respond” after Iran launched a series of missile strikes on the Gulf nation, which hosts a major US military base.

In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said it affirms “the continuation of these aggressions represents a dangerous escalation that will complicate efforts aimed at containing tensions [and] undermine political and diplomatic endeavors aimed at achieving security and stability”.

“[Qatar] holds the Islamic Republic of Iran fully legally responsible for these aggressions and all their repercussions and consequences,” the ministry said.

It further described the attacks as a “flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity” of the country and a “blatant breach of international law”.

Iran adviser says Hormuz 'more important' than nuclear bombs, reported AFP.

The United Arab Emirates stated “monitoring and tracking systems are operating with high efficiency around the clock at the highest levels of readiness” after Iran carried out strikes throughout the Middle East.

The Defence Ministry wrote on X “missile threats detected this morning were outside the country’s borders”.

A communications tower in southern Iran was struck in the latest round of US attacks, reported Al Jazeera.

The tower, located in Kerman province, was hit, according to ISNA.

Citing local official Rahman Jalali, the news agency reported that two people were injured in the attack and were airlifted to a hospital by helicopter.

Earlier, the US Central Command said its forces struck 140 Iranian military targets on Saturday after the IRGC announced the Strait of Hormuz was closed “until further notice”.

Kuwait denounced “heinous Iranian attacks” that targeted the Gulf country.

“The continuation of these attacks constitutes a highly dangerous escalation that will exacerbate tension and instability in the region, threaten regional peace and security, and undermine diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalation and resolving crises by peaceful means,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.