US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says Iran asked to continue talks, US has agreed

Donald Trump's ​inability to end the ⁠war has frustrated the president, whose Republican Party faces midterm elections later this ‌year ⁠amid high gas prices and voter discontent. (File photo)

The governing council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Friday called on countries to reject Iran’s efforts to assert sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and its unilateral move to establish a body to regulate traffic through the strategic waterway.

Meanwhile, Israel has shared intelligence with the US about an Iranian plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to a report by the CNN. US officials said they had received broader intelligence in recent weeks about possible threats, but Israel’s alert involved a specific alleged plot.

Story continues below this ad Fresh explosions were reported across southern Iran on Thursday, including near the Bushehr nuclear facility, according to Iranian officials and state media. The blasts came a day after confirmed US strikes on Iran and Iranian missile fire targeting American-linked bases in the region, deepening uncertainty over whether the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran can still hold. It remains unclear whether Thursday’s strikes represent a new phase of escalation or an unclaimed continuation of the fighting already underway. Diplomatic efforts struggle as tensions rise: The uncertainty has done little to ease tensions, coming after two consecutive nights of US strikes on Iranian cities and Iran’s response targeting US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Each side continues to blame the other for escalating the conflict, complicating efforts by international mediators to restore calm. Diplomats are now working to bring Washington and Tehran back to negotiations, but the absence of a clear sequence of events has slowed progress. Latest developments: Iran reported fresh strikes on southern military sites, though the US denied carrying out any new attacks.

Israeli officials said they were not involved in or aware of the reported strikes.

Iran confirmed missile attacks on US-linked bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar earlier this week.

US officials maintained that no strikes had been conducted in recent hours, adding to conflicting narratives.

Iran completed the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as leadership transition questions persist. Follow The Indian Express Global Desk live coverage for the latest updates from the Middle East, the diplomatic corridors of Europe, and the evolving legal battles in Washington. Live Updates Jul 10, 2026 09:59 PM IST US says diplomacy with Iran remains possible but warns attacks on civilians will draw response The United States has said it remains open to diplomatic engagement with Iran but warned that meaningful negotiations cannot continue if Tehran targets civilians or commercial shipping. Addressing an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council, US Deputy Ambassador Tammy Bruce said Washington was prepared to pursue dialogue, but stressed that Iran must meet its basic obligations under international law. "While dialogue remains possible, the US can't negotiate while Iran reneges on simple obligations, like not shooting at civilian objects. If you shoot at civilian objects or ships, we will respond," Bruce said, adding that President Donald Trump "prefers peace." She also accused Iran of violating international law and breaching UN Security Council resolutions, saying such actions should not be met with "equivocation and obstruction" by the council. Jul 10, 2026 09:18 PM IST Qatari negotiators travel to Iran in efforts to resume US-Iran talks, de-escalate tensions Days after US President Donald Trump said that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was effectively "over" for him, Qatari negotiators have travelled to Iran on Friday in an effort to ease tensions and create conditions for the resumption of US-Iran talks following the recent military escalation in West Asia, CNN reported, citing a diplomat familiar with the visit. According to CNN, the visit was planned in coordination with the United States, and the talks are aimed at reducing tensions and facilitating a possible return to negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The move comes after a lull in fighting on Friday, following a sharp escalation in strikes from both sides that threatened to disrupt the agreement between the US and Iran. Mediators are working to bring both sides back to the negotiating table. In the last few days, there was military escalation between Tehran and Washington, during which the US alleged that Iran had been involved in attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, following which its forces conducted several strikes on Tehran in retaliation. ANI Jul 10, 2026 09:02 PM IST Rosatom begins sending staff back to Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant after earlier evacuation Russia's state nuclear energy corporation, Rosatom, has started returning personnel to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, with the first group of six employees set to resume work at the facility, the Al Jazeera reported citing Russia's RIA Novosti news agency which quoted CEO Alexei Likhachev. Rosatom is overseeing the construction of two additional reactor units at the Bushehr plant. The company had evacuated hundreds of its workers after the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, prompting concerns over the safety of personnel at the site. Jul 10, 2026 08:48 PM IST Iran has asked to continue talks and the US agreed, Trump says President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States had agreed to talks with Iran after Tehran asked to continue negotiations, while stressing ⁠that ​the June ceasefire between the two nations was over. "The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to ​continue 'talks.' We ​have agreed to ⁠do so, but the United States has stated to them, ‌in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. The U.S. and Iran traded strikes this week, with ⁠the ⁠Iranian armed forces launching attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf ⁠states ‌on Thursday following U.S. ​strikes on Iran's southern coastal ‌and eastern provinces. The two nations reached an interim deal ‌last month ​to ​end a four ​month conflict that has throttle worldwide energy supplies. Trump's ​inability to end the ⁠war has frustrated the president, whose Republican Party faces midterm elections later this ‌year ⁠amid high gas prices and voter discontent. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 07:41 PM IST Unclaimed airstrikes target Iran after US attacks, raising questions of who launched them A series of unclaimed airstrikes that hit Iran after the US said it finished its attacks have again raised questions of who else may be targeting the Islamic Republic. The strikes Thursday, just as Iran prepared to bury the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, hit areas across southern Iran. The country's theocracy hasn't directly blamed anyone for the strikes, though one lawmaker issued a warning to the United Arab Emirates over allegedly providing support to the United States in its campaign against Iran. Gulf Arab states, which repeatedly have been targeted by Iran since the war began February 28, did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday over the strikes. The attacks come as they and the US insist the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for world energy markets, must be open and free to ships. Iran says the strait must now be under its sole control and that vessels should begin to pay fees to Tehran - even though the world for decades has considered it an international waterway. About a fifth of all oil and natural gas transited the strait before the war began. Iran's grip on the strait during the conflict led to a global energy crisis, though oil prices have sharply dropped since wartime highs of USD 120 a barrel. Israel, which took part in the Iran war, also has not claimed any recent attacks on Iran. AP Jul 10, 2026 06:49 PM IST UN council discusses protection of vital shipping lanes as Gulf countries, US, Iran clash Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control traffic through the waterway, the U.N. shipping agency's governing council agreed on Friday. The U.S. and Iran exchanged ⁠hostilities ​this week, including U.S. military airstrikes, prompted by attacks on ships that Washington said Tehran carried out. The attacks renewed concerns about the recovery of global oil supplies and shipping, and highlighted the fragility of an interim truce to end the more than four-month conflict while the U.S. ​and ​Iran hammer out a lasting agreement. The U.N.'s London-based ⁠International Maritime Organization (IMO) is responsible for regulating the safety and security of international shipping and preventing pollution, and comprises 176 member states. Protection of ‌vital shipping lanes was discussed at a session this week of its 40-member governing council. Gulf countries, the United States and Iran clashed over the future of the strait. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 06:36 PM IST IAEA chief urges restraint as agency monitors situation at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said the agency is closely monitoring the situation at Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and urged all parties to exercise restraint, according to IFX. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 06:33 PM IST Any attack on infrastructure will be met with retaliation, Iran warns Israel Iran has warned that any attack on its infrastructure would be met with retaliation, declaring that Israel "will not be spared" in any response, according to Iranian state media. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, issued the warning on Friday as tensions with the United States and Israel remained elevated following recent military exchanges, the Al Jazeera reported. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict are continuing. The New York Times reported that Qatar has been mediating between Washington and Tehran in an effort to keep communication channels open and reduce the risk of further escalation. Jul 10, 2026 06:29 PM IST Oil heads for weekly gains as Middle East supply risks persist Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gains as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stoking concerns over supply disruptions. Brent futures were up 24 cents, or 0.3%, at $76.54 a barrel by 1224 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose ⁠9 ​cents, or 0.1%, to $72.17. For the week, Brent was set for a gain of about 6% and WTI was on track for an increase of about 5%. "There is still a substantial risk premium as Hormuz transits are back to a near-standstill with no clear signs of when normal ​reopening ​might resume," said Vandana Hari at oil market analysis provider ⁠Vanda Insights. Iranian armed forces launched attacks on U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran's southern coastal and eastern ‌provinces, further straining a creaking ceasefire. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 05:30 PM IST Jerusalem Grand Mufti detained by Israeli forces after Friday prayers, says report Israeli forces detained Sheikh Mohammad Hussein, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, shortly after Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, the Al Jazeera reported citing Palestinian news agency Wafa. The report, citing local sources, said Israeli authorities did not immediately comment on the detention. The reason for Hussein's arrest and his whereabouts were not immediately clear, Wafa reported. Jul 10, 2026 05:15 PM IST Iran warns attacks on infrastructure will draw retaliation, says Israel will not be spared The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said any attacks on the country's infrastructure would be met with retaliation, warning that Israel "will not be spared" from Iran's response, according to Iranian state media. Jul 10, 2026 05:12 PM IST Gold set for weekly loss as US-Iran tensions fuel rate-hike fears Gold edged lower on Friday and was set for a weekly loss, as rising crude oil prices and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fed concerns that the Federal Reserve may keep monetary policy tight for longer. Spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,105.97 per ounce ⁠by ​1106 GMT, leaving it down about 1.6% for the week. U.S. gold futures for August delivery slipped 0.6% to $4,114.80 per ounce. "Spot prices may once again test the $4,000 per-ounce level for psychological support should tensions escalate further and oil prices ​extend ​their rebound," said Han Tan, chief market analyst ⁠at Bybit. Oil was headed for a weekly gain after Iranian forces launched strikes against U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states ‌on Thursday, a day after Washington targeted Iran's southern coastal and eastern regions. Higher energy prices can lift inflation, which may push central banks to raise interest rates. That tends to weigh on gold because the metal pays no yield. Markets are pricing in a 58% chance of a September rate hike, according to CME's FedWatch tool. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 04:57 PM IST Netanyahu, his policies burden for Israel, says Turkish FM Turkish Finance Minister Hakan Fidan, in an interview to The National, has said that Benjamin Netanyahu and his policies are a burden for Israel and a threat to international security. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said there was no reason for an open conflict between Turkey and Israel, but accused Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking new enemies as his elections approach#ontherecord @_HadleyGamble @imimediagroup pic.twitter.com/Er97DIwicI — The National (@TheNationalNews) July 10, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js Jul 10, 2026 03:36 PM IST US-Iran escalation could threaten 2027 oil market surplus, IEA says A recent escalation of hostilities between the U.S. and Iran could upend the International Energy Agency's forecast of a significant oil market surplus next year, it said on Friday, as global supply jumped in June when the Strait of Hormuz reopened but still lagged pre-war levels. Global oil markets received some respite ⁠last ​month as a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran facilitated the opening of the Strait, the effective closure of which had taken out as much as 14 million barrels per ​day of ​crude flows during the peak of ⁠the largest oil supply crisis in history. The IEA said global oil supply rose by 4.1 ‌million bpd in June, but remained 9.4 million bpd below pre-war levels. The agency predicts supply will expand by 7.5 million bpd next year after a 3.7 million bpd contraction this year, but that is contingent on improved Hormuz transits. "An escalation in hostilities on 7-8 July, ⁠however, clouds the outlook ⁠and could upend the forecast that sees the market flipping to a surplus next year," ⁠it ‌said, adding that a lasting peace agreement is ​a "must" for oil markets to normalise. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 03:17 PM IST VIDEO | Iranians burn lego model resembling Trump A clip, shared by Clash Report, shows Iranians purportedly burning a lego model resembling US President Donald Trump. Iranians burn a Trump LEGO model. pic.twitter.com/Bmqxw2mD0X — Clash Report (@clashreport) July 10, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js Jul 10, 2026 03:01 PM IST European shares set for weekly fall as tech optimism wanes, US-Iran tensions resurface European shares were little changed on Friday as losses in technology stocks offset broader gains, while investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions that put the benchmark on track ⁠for a ​weekly decline. The pan-European STOXX 600 edged 0.1% lower to 640.28 points by 0849 GMT and was on track to snap a four-week winning streak. Technology stocks weakened this week on concerns their high valuations may be hard to sustain after a sharp rally, while renewed Middle East tensions after ​U.S. ​President Donald Trump said the interim deal with Iran was ⁠over further weighed on risk appetite. The technology sector was off 1.3% on Friday, as investors continued to book profits ahead of South Korean chipmaker SK ‌Hynix's U.S. debut, following a $26.5 billion share sale. Soitec dropped 3.3%, BE Semiconductor fell 1.6% and ASML 2.3%. "The large swings we're seeing in technology stocks... suggest investors remain under stress amid elevated valuations," said said Ipek Ozkardeskaya, senior market analyst, Swissquote Bank. Reuters Jul 10, 2026 02:53 PM IST Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March filed a lawsuit Friday against the vessel’s operator over labor rights violations and unfair dismissal.The ship, the Mayuree Naree, was hit by a projectile north of Oman on March 11, killing three people. The remaining 20 crew members were rescued and returned to Thailand about a week later.Former crew members Panithi Tumkaew, Noppadon Wongsuvan and Surades Manpuen filed the lawsuit against Precious Shipping Co. as well as two affiliated companies and the ship’s captain. The lawsuit alleges that the defendants endangered their lives by sailing through the strait despite the security risks, according to their lawyer Kunpat Singhathong.Kunpat said the three men were also dismissed before the completion of their nine-month employment contracts after the attack rendered the ship inoperable. He said they received compensation equivalent to two months’ salary.The compensation was inadequate because they have since been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, leaving them unable to continue working as sailors for the foreseeable future, he said. AP Jul 10, 2026 02:30 PM IST Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met Army Chief to discuss Israeli attacks Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and army chief Rodolphe Haykal discussed the security situation in southern Lebanon amid ongoing Israeli attacks. They reviewed preparations for the planned deployment of the Lebanese Army alongside a phased Israeli withdrawal in designated areas, says Al Jazeera. The US is mediating Israel-Lebanon talks, but Israel continues to maintain a military presence in parts of southern Lebanon and has indicated it may continue strikes if it considers them necessary. رئيس الجمهورية العماد جوزاف عون عرض مع قائد الجيش العماد رودولف هيكل الأوضاع الأمنية في البلاد عموما وفي الجنوب خصوصا في ضوء استمرار الاعتداءات الاسرائيلية على عدد من القرى والبلدات الجنوبية.

كما تطرق البحث إلى التحضيرات الجارية لتنفيذ ما ورد في صيغة الاطار في المناطق التجريبية… pic.twitter.com/zKUZhzAiSI — Lebanese Presidency (@LBpresidency) July 10, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js Jul 10, 2026 02:03 PM IST Israeli military says they found Hezbollah weapons facilities in Lebanon The Israeli military said its troops found Hezbollah weapons facilities in the security zone in southern Lebanon. The IDF said the sites contained launchers, machine guns, missiles, explosive devices and other weapons, which were seized and dismantled. Israel said the weapons were intended for use against its soldiers and civilians. ⭕️🔎LOCATED: Weapons facilities in the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, containing launchers, machine guns, explosive devices, missiles & additional weapons belonging to Hezbollah.

IDF soldiers dismantled the facilities & the weapons found inside them, which were intended to… pic.twitter.com/mdA0xmsbmQ — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) July 10, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js Jul 10, 2026 01:17 PM IST Three crew members hit in Strait of Hormuz file lawsuit against operator Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz have filed a lawsuit against the vessel’s operator over alleged labour rights violations and unfair dismissal. The ship, Mayuree Naree, was struck by a projectile near Oman on March 11, killing three people. The remaining 20 crew members were rescued and later returned to Thailand. The lawsuit, filed against Precious Shipping Co., two affiliated companies and the ship’s captain, alleges that the crew’s lives were put at risk by operating the vessel through the strait despite security concerns. Jul 10, 2026 12:41 PM IST Iran, Oman and Turkey discuss on efforts to address tensions in Middle East Iran, Oman and Turkey’s foreign ministers have discussed diplomatic efforts to address regional tensions after renewed US strikes on Iran, states Gulf News. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held separate calls with his Omani and Turkish counterparts, focusing on developments in the Strait of Hormuz and other regional issues. The ministers stressed the need to continue diplomacy, maintain communication and prevent further escalation. Jul 10, 2026 12:13 PM IST LNG tankers transit via Strait of Hormuz amid renewed attacks More liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have resumed transit through the Strait of Hormuz despite renewed fighting between the US and Iran, says Al Jazeera. Ship-tracking data showed at least five LNG tankers passed through the strait in recent days, including vessels linked to GasLog and QatarEnergy. Japan’s Transport Minister Yasushi Kaneko said that 22 Japan-linked vessels, including six large crude oil tankers, also exited the strait between July 7 and 9. Jul 10, 2026 11:51 AM IST Israel shared intelligence with US about Iranian plan to assassinate Trump, says report Israel shared intelligence with the US about an Iranian plan to assassinate President Donald Trump, according to a report by the CNN. US officials said they had received broader intelligence in recent weeks about possible threats, but Israel’s alert involved a specific alleged plot. The details of the alleged plan remain unclear, and US officials said they had not independently verified the intelligence shared by Israel, says CNN. Later, Trump said he’d recently learned of a new list that ranked him as Iran’s top assassination target. It’s not clear if he was referring to the new Israeli intelligence information. Jul 10, 2026 10:47 AM IST US rejects Iran's claim of control over transit via Strait of Hormuz The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected Iran’s claim that it controls shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz on July 10. In a post on X, CENTCOM said the US has helped facilitate the passage of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through the key international trade route since early May. The statement came after Iran claimed that ships could only pass through routes approved by Tehran, amid fresh tensions after attacks on three vessels in the strait. 🚫 CLAIM: Iranian state media claims that transit through the Strait of Hormuz is only permitted through routes designated by Iran.

✅ TRUTH: Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Since early May, U.S. forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800… pic.twitter.com/cpnTDBoFEG — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 9, 2026 https://platform.x.com/widgets.js Jul 10, 2026 10:12 AM IST What's happened so far Iranian officials and state media reported multiple blasts across the country's south, including near the Bushehr nuclear facility. Iran said it struck "US bases and strategic centres" in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar earlier Thursday. The Iranian attacks came after the US bombed Iranian cities on Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite the escalation, a US official said Washington remains committed to negotiations, with technical talks with Tehran ongoing. The back-and-forth strikes have left the fate of the US-Iran ceasefire increasingly uncertain, with no clear sign yet of whether the truce can hold.

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