Live: US resumes blockade of Iranian shipping, Iran strikes tankers

live United States reinstates blockade against Iranian maritime traffic, resumes strikes US President Donald Trump says the US is reinstating its blockade of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will start charging for ships from elsewhere to transit through it. The announcement came before the US military said it had resumed strikes on Iran, following a weekend in which the US and Iran traded missile strikes against targets in the region. Follow our live blog below for updates. Submit a comment or question Live updates New: Filters Choose what information you see below by using filters Key Event Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 8:33am Iranian missiles hit two UAE tankers Iranian missiles have struck two UAE national tankers in the southern Strait of Hormuz, killing one crew member of Indian nationality, and injuring eight others. The UAE Ministry of Defence said fires broke out on both tankers but they had been brought under control. The tankers were in Omani territorial waters, according to the ministry. It condemned the attack as a serious breach of international law and said the UAE retained its full right to respond and take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and security. Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 8:23am Welcome to our live coverage Good morning. We're live blogging the conflict in the Middle East once again as hostilities resume between Iran, the United States and its allies in the region. Stay with us as we keep you updated.