US Iran War News Live Updates: Follow real-time developments as the US-Iran confrontation enters a more complicated phase, with diplomacy, military pressure and the struggle over the Strait of Hormuz unfolding simultaneously. Track the latest developments involving Washington and Tehran, Gulf security, maritime trade, Gaza, Lebanon and the wider regional fallout.

• Trump Says US Is Only ‘Semi-Negotiating’ With Iran: US President Donald Trump said Washington is only “semi-negotiating” with Tehran and will allow economic pressure on Iran to build, signalling that the diplomatic track remains limited and uncertain.
• Iran Rules Out Direct Talks With Washington: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there are currently no direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, contradicting earlier US claims of active talks.
• Hormuz Remains The Key Sticking Point: Tehran has insisted that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States lifts its naval blockade and meets Iran’s demands. The standoff over the strategic waterway continues to threaten global shipping and energy security.
• Oman And Pakistan Push Diplomatic Track: Efforts to revive US-Iran technical discussions remain centred on mediation by Oman and Pakistan, with Islamabad calling for the resumption of talks under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
• Iran Seeks To Retain Leverage Over Hormuz: Tehran appears determined to maintain control over maritime access through the strait. A draft Iranian parliamentary bill reportedly proposes restrictions on US, Israeli and other “hostile” vessels, alongside substantial financial penalties for violations.
• Trump Signals Conflict Could End, But Pressure Continues: While Trump has previously suggested the conflict could “end pretty soon”, his latest comments point to continued reliance on economic pressure rather than an immediate diplomatic breakthrough.
• Netanyahu Rejects US Gaza Peace Plan: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a US-brokered Gaza peace proposal, insisting that Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed. The decision adds another obstacle to efforts to stabilise the Palestinian territory.
• Hamas Disarmament Remains Central Dispute: Israel’s position has placed the future of Gaza and any Israeli withdrawal at the centre of a wider diplomatic dispute, with the Netanyahu government maintaining that disarmament must precede any pullout.
• Houthis Attack Yemen’s al-Makha Port: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement attacked the Red Sea port of al-Makha, which is controlled by the internationally recognised government. An army spokesman said at least seven people were killed in the attack.
• Red Sea Front Adds To Regional Pressure: The latest Houthi attack underscores how the conflict continues to reverberate beyond the Gulf, with the Red Sea remaining another potential flashpoint for attacks on ports, shipping and regional infrastructure.
• Energy Security Remains At The Heart Of The Crisis: With the Strait of Hormuz still effectively tied to the wider US-Iran standoff, any prolonged disruption could continue to affect oil supplies, shipping routes and global markets.
• Diplomacy And Escalation Move In Parallel: The latest developments show that the conflict is no longer defined simply by military exchanges. Washington’s economic pressure, Tehran’s leverage over Hormuz, Israeli operations in Gaza and attacks by Iran-aligned groups are all shaping the next phase of the regional crisis.