7 November 2026
Trump on Iran war: It's going to get wrapped up soon
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy spokesperson: the third oil tanker to explode and catch fire today due to its passage through an unauthorized route. The massive tanker, carrying over two million barrels of oil, was left adrift in the Strait of Hormuz and is currently ablaze.
Oman Navy: 25 crew members evacuated from vessel after collision 1.6 nautical miles off the coast of Masandam, Oman.
Exxon CEO: Hormuz crude getting back close to pre-war levels
Iranian state media report that the Iranian Navy has announced the destruction of a US unmanned vessel east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump briefed thursday on potential military options in Iran: FOX
An Il-76 landed at Mehrabad with its transponder switched off. Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
Reuters source: Qatari mediators return to Tehran as part of efforts to reach a US-Iran agreement
Yemen's Houthis deny launching drone after coalition reports interception in Mecca region
Vice President JD Vance has just cancelled his trip to St. Cloud, Minnesota scheduled for Friday at the last minute, per the Attorney's Office in Minnesota. Trump has cancelled all rallies this weekend, including his Saturday rally in Kansas and his Sunday rally in Iowa hours earlier
Vance told Rezaei he's ready to meet him personally to discuss a negotiated settlement to the war
According to a release from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Centre, a vessel transiting outbound through the Strait of Hormuz reported a fire on board while it was 25nm northeast of Khasab, Oman. At the time of writing, the cause of the fire is unknown, with the current status of the crew also being uncertain. Iran has continued to claim that a number of "offending" ships have been struck by mines, a paltry obfuscation of the fact that they have been striking vessels with missiles and drones
Explosion were reported at Jask port
Oil loadings from Saudi Arabia's export facilities in the Persian Gulf jumped on Wednesday with nine supertankers collecting the nation's cargoes, the latest sign that regional flows might be climbing
Iran's Tasnim News Agency reports that the IRGC Aerospace Force confronted a hostile fighter jet near Qeshm Island in southern Iran, forcing it to leave the area
Israeli and American warplanes reportedly active in northeastern and central Iraq, extending to the Iranian border, in what appears to be another maneuver by the Israeli and American air force.
Explosion in Qeshm Hormozgan Province, Iran
WSJ: The top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefed President Trump Thursday on military options for Iran, a rare in-person visit to the White House as the U.S. weighs resuming major combat operations
Current and former officials say the US administration plans to strike Iran following next week's US elections. Aircraft are reportedly moving into position, with the use of MOAB bombs expected.
Several Dutch embassies in the Middle East have just warned Dutch nationals residing in the region via email about "possible consequences of the escalating tensions in the Middle East." Airspace may close suddenly. Embassies may be less able to assist Dutch nationals. Be prepared for a crisis situation. For example, ensure your passport is valid
Shin Bet, the police, and the Israeli army arrested a soldier who carried out missions and acted on behalf of an Iranian entity; the military prosecution filed an indictment against him
UKMTO on vessel fire near Khasab: Regional authorities have identified the vessel as a dhow, which was involved in a maritime security incident, igniting a large fire onboard causing the dhow to list and sink. Local authorities have confirmed that the crew have been safely evacuated. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate.
American military transport planes continue to deliver military reinforcements and air defense systems to the Middle East.
South Korea says considering deployment options to Strait of Hormuz, including aircraft
Iranian source in Khorramshahr: Columns of smoke and fire observed in the Ferdows area of the Iranian city of Karaj are the result of a fire at an industrial facility, with no security incident reported.
Iran's IRGC Claims It Shot Down 14th U.S. MQ-1 Drone Near Strait of Hormuz Iran's Revolutionary Guards claim to have destroyed a 14th MQ-1 drone near the Strait of Hormuz using a modern air defense system. The reported interception occurred off Sirik on October 29
UKMTO reports a vessel on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, 9 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman. The crew's status and extent of damage remain unknown
US Treasury Secretary: Our economic measures against Iran are highly successful
Following Iranian media claims that commercial vessels struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says primary transit routes remain mine-free and open
Following Iranian media claims that commercial vessels struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says primary transit routes remain mine-free and open
Saudi Arabia has asked US President Donald Trump not to rush into war with Iran and to allow more time for negotiations, Axios reports, citing a US official