Iran-US war LIVE updates: IRGC claims attack on Amazon-linked infra in Bahrain; Ajit Doval meets Saudi FM over energy security

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted infrastructure belonging to US tech giant Amazon in Bahrain, according to Iranian state media. There was no immediate confirmation of the claim from Bahraini authorities.

Several explosions were reported in Abdanan in Iran’s western Ilam province, according to Mehr News Agency. The local governor said a facility in the Dinar Kuh area was targeted but reported no casualties.

Brent crude fell 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $88.87 a barrel, while US WTI crude for September delivery was steady at $82.47. The dip came amid reports of mediation efforts despite continued strikes and the Houthi blockade threat.

The US State Department has urged Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution due to rising tensions and the possibility of further escalation. It warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions, especially across the Middle East.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged President Trump to end the war and said Democrats would push Republicans to vote again on halting military operations. “Enough is enough. End this war,” Schumer wrote.

Residents in Houthi-controlled Sanaa said they do not want another war with Saudi Arabia and called for an end to restrictions on Yemen’s ports and airports. They warned, however, that they would respond if Riyadh chooses military action.

A Houthi delegation is reportedly holding talks with Saudi officials in Oman, but the group has warned that any Saudi military response could lead to attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities.

Iranian academic Mohsen Farkhani said President Donald Trump’s strategy of pressure and “brinkmanship” is unlikely to force Tehran to back down. He argued that Iran’s response would instead focus on building stronger deterrence and increasing the costs for Washington.

UKMTO said a tanker near Oman’s Limah was hit by an unknown projectile, after which the crew abandoned the vessel and boarded a lifeboat. Iran’s IRGC separately claimed two tankers caught fire after attempting to use what it called an unsafe southern route.

Pope Leo XIV urged world leaders to pursue nuclear disarmament in a new anti-war message, saying lasting peace cannot be achieved through atomic weapons but through reducing arms and strengthening diplomacy.

Commercial movement through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed significantly, with only nine vessels passing through in the past 24 hours compared with an average of around 130 ships a day before the conflict intensified.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said a commercial tanker was hit by a projectile near Limah, Oman, while two other vessels were struck off the coasts of Oman and the UAE a day earlier, highlighting growing risks to global shipping.

Iranian authorities say at least 50 people have been killed since last month’s ceasefire broke down, as both sides continue daily military exchanges.

Iran confirmed that mediators have proposed de-escalation measures, but no breakthrough has been announced. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations remain possible only if Iran changes its behaviour.

Washington is deploying additional fighter aircraft and support assets to the region as concerns grow that the conflict could escalate further despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Iran launched fresh attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, both of which host US military bases. Kuwait said its air defence systems intercepted missiles and drones, while Jordan also reported shooting down Iranian missiles.

The Pentagon said almost 100 American service members have suffered injuries during the conflict, with the vast majority diagnosed with mild concussions. Officials said 96% have already returned to active duty.

US President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would “pay many times over” for every American soldier killed, after at least three US service members died in attacks over the past few days.

The United States carried out another round of strikes on Iranian military targets overnight, marking the 10th consecutive night of attacks. Iranian state media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Chabahar, Konarak and areas around Shiraz.

According to shipping data firm Kpler, Saudi Arabia has been exporting more than 3.6 million barrels of crude and refined fuels daily through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Analysts warn any disruption could hit Asian buyers, including India, China, Japan and South Korea.

Saudi Arabia has been using the Red Sea route to bypass disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. A blockade at Bab al-Mandab would threaten one of the kingdom’s last major export corridors, potentially tightening global crude supplies even further.

Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi announcement and said it would take “all necessary measures” to safeguard its commercial shipping under international law. Riyadh also warned that any attacks on vessels would be met with a firm response.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said Saudi vessels would no longer be allowed to transit the Bab al-Mandab Strait, accusing Riyadh of maintaining a “continued siege” on Yemen. Analysts say the move is closely aligned with Iran’s regional strategy despite the group’s stated justification.

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade on Saudi vessels passing through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatening to expand the ongoing US-Iran conflict beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The move could further tighten global oil supplies and increase pressure on already volatile energy markets.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form” while in the United States. Trump’s remarks came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was consulting city authorities about the possibility of arresting Netanyahu if he attends the U.N. General Assembly in September.

US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would “pay for that killing many times over” whenever an American soldier is killed. In a social media post, he said he had passed the directive to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine, and US military leaders, signaling a tougher US response to future attacks on American forces.

Iran’s Fars news agency reported that an Iranian military officer was killed in a U.S. strike on the northwestern city of Tabriz. Fars identified the officer as Mahdad Pashae and said the attack took place on Monday in East Azerbaijan province. There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian authorities beyond the Fars report or comment from the United States.

Iran’s Press TV reported that a U.S. attack targeted an industrial facility in the central Iranian city of Khomein. The state broadcaster did not immediately provide details on casualties or the extent of the damage. There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military on the reported strike.

The crew of a Greek-owned tanker abandoned ship after a fire broke out following a reported projectile strike in the Strait of Hormuz. The Maltese-flagged Kavomaleas, owned by Greece’s Dynacom Tankers, was evacuated and the crew rescued by a tugboat. The incident follows UKMTO’s earlier report of a fire aboard the vessel north of Khasab, Oman, amid heightened tensions in the Gulf.

Gold held steady as investors weighed heightened U.S.-Iran tensions against expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates higher for longer. Rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns, while stronger Treasury yields and a firmer dollar limited gains in the non-yielding metal. Spot gold edged down 0.1% to $4,014.39 an ounce, while U.S. gold futures were little changed at $4,019.00.