Iran war live: Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if it tries to kill him
US president says orders given to 'decimate and destroy all areas of Iran' if he is assassinated
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Published On 11 Jul 2026
- US president says 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran” with thousands more to follow if it tries to assassinate him.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the United States over its failure to uphold the interim agreement, warning that the administration’s actions demonstrate a clear breach of established commitments.
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1m ago
(06:00 GMT)
Pakistan’s PM urges Iran, US to uphold MoU amid rising tensions
Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif has shared his “deep concern” with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian over the recent escalation in tensions.
In a phone call with Pezeshian, Sharif stressed “the urgent need to restore regional peace and stability” and “the importance of upholding the commitments undertaken under the MoU which the US and Iran signed last month”.
Pakistan has been the main facilitator of talks between Washington and Tehran.
16m ago
(05:45 GMT)
Israel hits southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh in late-night air attacks
The Israeli army has hit the outskirts of Nabatieh in an air raid, reported Lebanon’s National News Agency.
The report said Israel followed up with another drone attack at the same location five minutes later, coinciding with machinegun fire on Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, a municipality overlooking the Litani River.
31m ago
(05:30 GMT)
Iranian official says $300m in damage done to research infrastructure
Hossein Afshin, the Iranian president’s deputy for science, technology and knowledge-based economy, says the country’s research infrastructure has suffered about $300m in damage in the war.
“We were working on emerging technologies in the country that had no military application, and the enemy had targeted Iran’s scientific and technological authority, which will be rebuilt with strength,” he said, IRNA reports.
“We are trying to be a powerhouse of science and technology in today’s world, because any country that invests in this field will be successful.”
46m ago
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1h ago
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Iran says ‘errant’ group of hardliners fired on ships to undermine negotiations
Iran has said that an “errant” group of hardliners had tried to undermine negotiations by firing on commercial ships earlier this week, senior US officials told CBS News.
One official told the US TV network: “They [the Iranians] came back to the table and said, ‘We screwed up. We made a mistake. Let’s keep talking.'”
1h ago
(04:20 GMT)
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Here’s a recap of the latest developments:
- US President Donald Trump vows to ‘completely decimate’ Iran if assassination threats against him are carried out.
- Iranian foreign minister criticises Washington for failing to uphold the interim agreement, warning that the administration’s actions demonstrate a clear breach of established commitments after the US imposed renewed sanctions.
- Iran’s lead negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, states that Tehran will never capitulate to the US and remains fully prepared to defend itself if Washington breaches the memorandum of understanding.
- The Israeli military said it killed a Hezbollah fighter and another individual within its declared security zone in southern Lebanon.
2h ago
(04:00 GMT)
Iranian official highlights military surveillance of enemy movements
The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, highlights the continuous surveillance of enemy movements by the nation’s armed forces.
In a post on X, he said: “The valiant defenders of the noble homeland in the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the coasts, islands, borders and other sensitive points of the country, with vigilant and watchful eyes, keep the enemy’s movements under surveillance.”
He added that these forces “safeguard the security and tranquillity of dear Iran” through their actions.
2h ago
(03:45 GMT)
IEA expects first global oil demand drop since 2020 amid US-Iran war
The International Energy Agency says global oil demand is projected to drop this year for the first time since the 2020 pandemic, largely due to the US-Iran war, according to a report by The Associated Press news agency.
The anticipated 2026 decline of roughly one million barrels per day (bpd) stems from high prices and shipping disruptions in the Gulf. The conflict has left many crude oil tankers stranded for over three months, unable to safely navigate the Strait of Hormuz – a vital global energy choke point.
In May, according to the AP report, global consumption fell by 5.3 million bpd compared with last year, averaging 97.9 million barrels. Asia bore the brunt of the slump due to its heavy reliance on oil from the Middle East, with China recording the world’s sharpest decline at 9 percent (1.5 million bpd).
The primary exception was the US, where petrol usage actually rose during the second quarter of 2026, despite pump prices soaring roughly 50 percent above pre-war levels in May.
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2h ago
(03:30 GMT)
Trump says US ready to ‘completely decimate and destroy’ Iran in case of assassination attempt
US President Donald Trump has threatened to launch “thousands” of missiles at Iran should it try to assassinate him, in a Truth Social post.
“1000 Missiles are Locked and Loaded and aimed at the Islamic Republic of Iran, with thousands of more to immediately follow, should the Iranian Government act on its threat, pronounced in many corners of the Globe, to assassinate, or attempt to assassinate, the sitting President of the United States of America, in this case, ME!” he said.
“Orders have already been given, and the U.S. Military is ready, willing, and able, for a one year period of time, subject to extension, to completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran.”
2h ago
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3h ago
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US military team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
The US has sent a military delegation to help implement a framework agreement aimed at ending the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Financial Times has reported.
Two senior Lebanese officials told the UK newspaper that the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) had sent the officials to Beirut on Friday ahead of technical talks between Lebanon and Israel scheduled in Rome next week.
The discussions will focus on implementing a US-sponsored framework agreement reached on June 26, providing for a phased Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
Turkiye’s Anadolu news agency said it had received confirmation from a US State Department spokesperson that CENTCOM was “coordinating closely” with both countries.
The spokesperson told Anadolu that Israel and Lebanon had reached the “implementation stage” of the agreement and that the first pilot zone, from which Israeli forces are expected to withdraw, will launch within days.
3h ago
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Iran’s Araghchi warns ‘there can only be mutual compliance’ after US sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticised the United States over its failure to uphold the interim agreement, warning that the administration’s actions demonstrate a clear breach of established commitments.
“Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called US Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU,” he wrote on X.
“The violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States,” Araghchi said.
Araghchi concluded his post with a “reality check”, warning Washington that “there can only be mutual compliance” moving forward.
Iran has so far kept its word, unlike the so-called U.S. Treasury Secretary who is violating Para 9 of the MoU.
That violation follows other violations and missteps by the United States.
Reality check: There can only be mutual compliance.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) July 11, 2026
3h ago
(02:30 GMT)
US touts military options to block Iran’s nuclear access as talks continue
Reporting from Washington, DC, United States
Senior US officials say conversations between the United States and Iran have been productive.
The US insists that in order for there to be a deal with Iran, there must be a number of conditions that are met; the first is that Iran must agree to nuclear limits and that nuclear material must be delivered.
Now, the United States says further that there are military options in place currently to ensure that the nuclear sites in Iran remain inaccessible.
As we know, there has been an escalation this week because of what the United States says was Iran shooting at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranians are reportedly telling the United States this was due to an errant part of their system, and what we know is that the United States has now issued an ultimatum to Iran as a result, saying that Iran must put out a public statement that it will no longer shoot at vessels and that all channels are open for shipping.
The US officials are saying that should Iran choose not to do that, it will not be a good outcome for Iran.
3h ago
(02:20 GMT)
Israeli forces kill Hezbollah fighter and ‘suspect’ in southern Lebanon
Israel’s military says it killed a Hezbollah fighter on Friday near an underground tunnel shaft at Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, in an area where Israeli forces have declared a “security zone”.
It says the fighter “posed an immediate threat to the soldiers and was eliminated in a precise aerial strike”.
The military said a separate strike killed a “suspect” travelling in a vehicle who “posed a threat” to Israeli soldiers in the zone.
It said the military “will not allow Hezbollah terrorists to emerge from the underground terror infrastructure and operate in the area”.
4h ago
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Iran’s chief negotiator says country ‘ready for full-scale defence’
Iran’s lead negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, says Tehran will never surrender to the US and is ever ready to defend itself if Washington backs out of the MoU.
“We have never stopped preparing to defend our country, and [if] at any moment the Americans betray the understanding, we are ready for full-scale defence,” he said.
“Ending the war is a priority for the countries of the world, but everyone should know that this conflict will never end with Iran’s surrender,” he added.
The statement followed a social media post from US President Donald Trump claiming Tehran and Washington had agreed to continue talks, but that the ceasefire was “over”.
4h ago
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What’s been happening in the occupied West Bank?
Israeli forces have maintained their operations involving raids and detentions across the occupied West Bank, the Palestinian Wafa news agency reports.
Here are some of the reported incidents:
- Beit Furik, east of Nablus: Two Palestinian men, aged 28 and 48, were injured and required treatment by the Red Crescent after being beaten during an Israeli settler attack on local lands.
- Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron: Nine Palestinians suffered bruises and tear gas inhalation when Israeli forces and settlers attacked residents and attempted to steal a flock of sheep. A 15-year-old child was detained by Israeli forces during the incident.
- Jenin: Israeli forces raided the Abu Dhaheer and al-Jabariyat neighbourhoods, where they occupied a residential rooftop to set up a military post and deployed sound bombs near homes.
- Huwarah, south of Hebron: A settler attack left multiple residents, including women and children, suffering from bruises and gas inhalation. Israeli forces arrested three Palestinians during the raid.
- Al-Mughayyir, northeast of Ramallah: Israeli forces raided a family home, brutally assaulting family members and firing toxic gas canisters inside the residence, causing several individuals to suffer from gas inhalation.
A woman walks past the rubble of a Palestinian home demolished by Israeli forces in the village of al-Rifayia, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on July 9, 2026 [Hazem Bader/AFP] 4h ago
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WATCH: Lebanon’s historic sites destroyed by Israeli strikes
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused catastrophic destruction across the region.
The attacks have also severely damaged historic landmarks, including the ancient city of Tyre, which is recognised as one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements.
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4h ago
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Traffic through Hormuz down for third night in a row, ship tracking firm says
Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was down for the third night in a row between July 9 and 10, according to the latest data from ship tracking firm Windward.
It says only six vessels crossed the waterway within a 12-hour window, compared with the 18 to 22 that normally crossed only a few days ago.
At the same time, Windward says “dark transits”, where vessels turn their transponders off to hide their locations, are climbing and now account for nearly 40 percent of all traffic, the highest in six days.
5h ago
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Qatari mediators in Tehran as Iran warns it is ready for ‘full-scale war’
By Mahmoud Abdelwahed
Reporting from Tehran, Iran
There has been a flurry of diplomatic activity to rescue the stalled talks between Iran and the United States following the latest round of de-escalation.
Qatari negotiators are in Tehran to meet Iranian officials to de-escalate the tension and to create conditions for broader talks between Iran and the United States.
Iranian officials still seem to be sceptical about the Americans’ intentions pertaining to the implementation of the Pakistani-brokered memorandum of understanding, especially after the latest spate of attacks; the US air strikes that targeted several civilian and military infrastructure across five Iranian provinces and killed and injured dozens of Iranians, and also, especially after the latest statement by US President Donald Trump, unilaterally ending the memorandum of understanding.
We’ve just heard from Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian parliament and chief negotiator; he’s just stated that during the recent conflict, Iran will never surrender. In fact, Iran is, according to him, ready for a full-scale war.
We have heard repeatedly from Iranian officials reiterating that Iran cannot give in under coercive diplomacy. In fact, they say that in order for them to continue with the talks with the United States, the US has to implement the articles of the MoU, especially article number one, pertaining to the ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, and article number five pertaining to Iran’s sovereign right in managing the Strait of Hormuz, and Article number 10 pertaining to Iran’s right to export its oil.
5h ago
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US, Iran in ‘hot and cold war’ in midst of talks
Iran sees “weakness” in US President Donald Trump’s inconsistent rhetoric on Washington’s negotiations with Tehran, says Harlan Ullman, a former senior US naval officer and chairman of the Killowen Group, an advisory company.
“From Tehran’s position, they heard Donald Trump at the NATO summit in Ankara earlier this week – the tirade about saying I’m getting rid of the MoU, it no longer stands, and the ceasefire is over, and I’m calling the Iranian leadership every name I can think of,” he told Al Jazeera.
“And yet here you have, on the other hand, the United States almost pleading for Iran to sign a document saying that the strait is open. So, it seems to me, from Tehran’s perspective, they see weakness on the side of the United States and an absence of policy.”
Ullman said the conflict also seems stuck for the moment between “hot and cold” states, comparing it to the Korean War from 1951 to 1953.
“For two years and seven days the negotiation was going on while the fighting was continuing. And so I think you have a combination of hot and cold here, where I don’t know how long the fighting is going to go on, limited as it is,” he said.
“My guess is that both sides will try and reach some kind of an agreement, initially on the Strait, which is critical to Trump. He sees oil and gasoline prices going up, he sees the world economy being hurt, and he knows that the [midterm] elections are four months off in the United States. So, there’s great pressure here,” he added.
“And as far as Iran is concerned, the economic conditions are not getting any better. And so it seems to me that Iran needs to have some kind of relaxation and have an ability to export oil and to relieve some of the sanctions. And for that reason I think we see both a hot and cold war persisting simultaneously, and negotiations could drag on.”
Original source: Al Jazeera
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