US-Iran war live: Ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman.
US-Iran war live: Iran’s Joint Military Command warned on Thursday that all oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must follow routes approved by Tehran or face a “forceful response”, raising new concerns over security in one of the world’s most vital energy shipping lanes. Iran warns tankers crossing Hormuz
“Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or disregard of the navigation protocols of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate and forceful response from the armed forces, jeopardizing the safety of the violating vessels,” the Iranian statement said.
It also warned that any intervention by US forces in the strait would be met with a “swift and decisive response.”
Under an interim agreement, Iran and the United States agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without paying transit fees for 60 days. However, Tehran said it would retain control over shipping routes and impose passage fees after the temporary arrangement expires.
Iran warns America, Israel before Khamenei’s funeral
Khamenei’s funeral ceremony will begin on July 4 in Tehran and end with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9. Other commemorative events are also scheduled to take place in Qom and Iraq in the intervening days.
“We warn Iran’s enemies, especially the US and the Zionist regime (Israel), to avoid any miscalculations and to think about the harsh retaliation our armed forces will take to any threats and aggression against our country,” Ali Abdullahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, said in a statement carried by state media.
On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi issued a similar warning, saying Tehran would respond immediately and forcefully to any threat against its people or leadership. His comments came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Iran’s current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been “marked for death.”
US believes Israel is plotting to kill Iran ceasefire negotiators: report
The United States has asked several countries in West Asia to warn Iran about possible Israeli assassination attempts targeting senior officials in Tehran, which could jeopardize ceasefire talks that began in early April, the New York Times reported, citing current and former US officials.
According to the report, US concerns grew over the possibility of attacks on two senior Iranian figures, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, during delicate ceasefire talks that began in April.
According to multiple officials, concerned that any Israeli assassination attempt could derail the talks, the US urged countries in the region to alert Iran that Israel could target both leaders.
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“Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or disregard of the navigation protocols of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate and forceful response from the armed forces, jeopardizing the safety of the violating vessels,” the Iranian statement said.
It also warned that any intervention by US forces in the strait would be met with a “swift and decisive response.”
Under an interim agreement, Iran and the United States agreed to allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without paying transit fees for 60 days. However, Tehran said it would retain control over shipping routes and impose passage fees after the temporary arrangement expires.
Iran warns America, Israel before Khamenei’s funeral
Khamenei’s funeral ceremony will begin on July 4 in Tehran and end with his burial in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9. Other commemorative events are also scheduled to take place in Qom and Iraq in the intervening days.
“We warn Iran’s enemies, especially the US and the Zionist regime (Israel), to avoid any miscalculations and to think about the harsh retaliation our armed forces will take to any threats and aggression against our country,” Ali Abdullahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, said in a statement carried by state media.
On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi issued a similar warning, saying Tehran would respond immediately and forcefully to any threat against its people or leadership. His comments came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that Iran’s current supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been “marked for death.”
US believes Israel is plotting to kill Iran ceasefire negotiators: report
The United States has asked several countries in West Asia to warn Iran about possible Israeli assassination attempts targeting senior officials in Tehran, which could jeopardize ceasefire talks that began in early April, the New York Times reported, citing current and former US officials.
According to the report, US concerns grew over the possibility of attacks on two senior Iranian figures, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, during delicate ceasefire talks that began in April.
According to multiple officials, concerned that any Israeli assassination attempt could derail the talks, the US urged countries in the region to alert Iran that Israel could target both leaders.
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July 03, 2026 8:13:56 am First
US-Iran war live: A powerful general in Iran comes out of hiding amid preparations for Khamenei’s funeral
US-Iran war LIVE: A senior Iranian military commander, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), appeared in public after staying out of sight as Iran prepared for a multi-day funeral ceremony for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday.
Photos released by Iranian state media showed General Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting on funeral arrangements for the 86-year-old leader. He was later seen sitting near Khamenei’s coffin during a small ceremony held Thursday night near the supreme leader’s former residence in central Tehran.
Experts say Vahidi has played a key role in shaping Iran’s hardline approach to negotiations on a potential permanent deal with the United States to end the war, the Associated Press reports.
July 03, 2026 8:04:48 am First
US-Iran war live: Preparations underway for Khamenei’s funeral
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran’s ruling clerical establishment is preparing a multi-day funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to demonstrate public support for the Islamic Republic and show that the country’s revolutionary movement remains strong.
Authorities are hoping to bring millions of supporters onto the streets across Iran. Transport, accommodation and food are being arranged to enable people to attend the events, which the government sees as a show of national strength after what it describes as an existential war.
Activists in Tehran on Thursday put up new posters expressing support for Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The posters feature images of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a raised revolutionary fist.
On Saturday, Khamenei’s body will be taken to a mosque in Tehran for the first leg of a nationwide funeral procession.
Hotels are offering 50 per cent discount for mourners, while schools, mosques and sports halls have been prepared to provide accommodation. Bus and rail services are also being redirected to assist with funeral programmes.
Authorities expect a large procession through central Tehran on Monday, after which Khamenei’s remains will be taken to the holy city of Qom, the center of Iran’s Shiite religious establishment, where ceremonies will be held on Tuesday.
Other commemorative events are scheduled for Wednesday in the Iraqi religious cities of Najaf and Karbala, which are expected to be attended by senior figures from Iran’s regional network of Shia affiliated groups. Khamenei will be buried near the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad on Thursday after another funeral procession.
Security is expected to be extremely tight, with temporary airspace restrictions imposed over Tehran and several other cities. Iranian officials have also warned of a strong response if the United States or Israel launch new attacks.
(With inputs from Reuters)
July 03, 2026 7:56:37 am First
US-Iran war live: Australia says Iran war will increase export earnings by $26 billion
US-Iran war LIVE: Australia expects its export earnings to rise by A$38 billion ($26 billion) as higher commodity and energy prices due to the war in Iran boost global demand.
The country’s resource exports are projected to grow nearly three per cent to A$416 billion in the financial year ending June 2027, according to the latest Resources and Energy Quarterly released on Friday by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
The projected increase assumes that trade disruptions will continue until the end of June 2026. Australia could lose an additional A$7 billion if the disruption continues into August, the report said.
July 03, 2026 7:46:27 am First
US-Iran war live: Iran warns of ‘forceful response’ to tankers crossing Hormuz
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran’s joint military command warned on Thursday that all oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must follow routes approved by Tehran or face a “forceful response”, raising new concerns over security in one of the world’s most vital energy shipping lanes.
“Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or disregard of the navigation protocols of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate and forceful response from the armed forces, jeopardizing the safety of the violating vessels,” the Iranian statement said.
It also warned that any intervention by US forces in the strait would be met with a “swift and decisive response.”
July 03, 2026 7:36:05 am First
US-Iran war live:-Iran war live: Tehran warns Washington, Israel before Khamenei’s funeral
US-Iran war LIVE: An Iranian military commander has warned the United States and Israel against launching any attacks on Iran as the country prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in air strikes on the opening day of the war.
“We warn Iran’s enemies, especially the US and the Zionist regime (Israel), to avoid any miscalculations and to think about the harsh retaliation our armed forces will take to any threats and aggression against our country,” Ali Abdullahi, commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters, said in a statement carried by state media.
