Iran live updates: Tanker catches fire off Oman coast as projectile strikes ship
Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night, two US officials tell Axios.
· The Indian Express · JoinAyatollah Ali Khamenei Funeral Live Updates: Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Monday hoping to catch a glimpse of the coffin of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his multi-day funeral continued.
Where is Khamenei’s successor: Khamenei’s son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since his father’s killing, CNN reported. Notably, Iran’s hard-line former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad did attend the funeral a rare public appearance after years of estrangement from the slain leader.
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Are the US and Iran still talking: Despite the turmoil, diplomacy appears to be continuing. Iran’s top negotiator said implementing the agreement with the US is “difficult, but achievable,” per CNN. Meanwhile, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met with the head of Hamas’s political bureau at the funeral and reaffirmed Iran’s support for regional armed groups it backs.
Funeral rites are set to continue in the holy city of Qom, as the body of the slain Supreme Leader made its way there for further ceremonies.
Latest Developments
- Mourners across Tehran and Qom joined multi-day rites for Khamenei, with large crowds hoping to see his coffin.
- Israeli forces carried out fresh attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, killing at least six Palestinians and four Lebanese, even as US-brokered ceasefires remain technically in place.
- A UN human rights body labeled the detention of Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia “arbitrary” and called for his immediate release amid growing concern for his safety.
- Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made a rare appearance at Khamenei’s funeral after years of distance from the late leader.
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Live Updates
Jul 7, 2026 07:07 AM IST
Tanker set ablaze after being struck by projectile in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman
A tanker travelling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the tanker had been hit near Limah, Oman, in the strait.
It said the projectile hit the port side of the vessel while trying to travelling south out of the strait toward the Gulf of Oman.
It said there was no environmental impact from the strike and that authorities were investigating.
Jul 7, 2026 06:49 AM IST
Iran fires missiles at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz, Axios reports
Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving two vessels with significant damage but there were no casualties, Axios reported on Monday, citing a US official.
Jul 7, 2026 06:38 AM IST
What’s behind Trump’s ‘US will finish the job’ warning to Iran amid Khamenei’s funeral
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Iran that either they reach a deal with Washington or the United States will “finish the job,” renewing this threat of military action against Tehran as the Islamic Republic remains defiant following the dayslong funeral of its slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
US-Iran indirect talks concluded last week without any feasible outcome and a public sign of advancement toward a lasting peace, despite a 60-day ceasefire deal agreed between the two countries in order to create room for diplomacy following US-Israel’s joint strikes against Iran in February that sparked the tension in West Asia.
Jul 7, 2026 06:32 AM IST
Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports
A tanker has reported a fire after being hit by “an unknown projectile” off the coast of Oman, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO).
The incident occurred 8 nautical miles east of Oman’s Limah whilst the ship was travelling southbound.
The projectile struck the port side of the tanker, the UKMTO said. No casualties or environmental impact were reported following the strike, and authorities are investigating, it added.
Jul 7, 2026 06:23 AM IST
A recap of recent developments
Massive funeral procession in Tehran : Hundreds of thousands joined the funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Body moves to Qom for further rites: Khamenei's body arrived in the holy city of Qom, where additional funeral rites are set to take place.
Successor stays out of public view: Khamenei's son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since his father's killing.
Ahmadinejad makes a rare appearance: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attended the funeral, marking his first public appearance after years of estrangement from the slain leader.
US-Iran talks continue amid mourning: Iran's top negotiator said implementing the agreement with the US is "difficult, but achievable," even as the country mourns its Supreme Leader.
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