Center East warfare dwell: Trump threatens large US strikes if Iran blocks oil in Strait of Hormuz

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Issued on: 10/03/2026 - 05:30 Modified: 10/03/2026 - 05:46

Cargo ships and tankers ply the Strait of Hormuz © Giuseppe Cacace, AFP Iran’s Revolutionary Guards mentioned on Tuesday they'd not enable “one litre of oil” to go away the Center East if US and Israeli assaults proceed. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the US would hit Iran a lot tougher if Tehran stopped the movement of oil by means of the Strait of Hormuz. Comply with our liveblog for the most recent updates.

10/03/2026 - 05:46 China, Hong Kong shares rebound on hopes Center East battle eases China and Hong Kong shares rose on Tuesday, rebounding from the bottom ranges since December and August, respectively, as traders grew optimistic that the Center East battle might finish quickly following feedback from US President Donald Trump.

10/03/2026 - 05:44 Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon

10/03/2026 - 05:44 UAE says intercepting missile, drone assault from Iran The United Arab Emirates mentioned it was intercepting a drone and missile assault from Iran on Tuesday.

"UAE air defences are at present responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran ," the defence ministry posted on X.

10/03/2026 - 05:44 Iran fires drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Iranian fired drones in direction of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early Tuesday because the warfare within the Center East exhibits no signal of abating.

The Saudi Protection Ministry mentioned it has destroyed two drones over the dominion’s oil-rich jap area, whereas in Kuwait, the Nationwide Guard mentioned it shot down six drones attacking the county’s northern and southern areas.

Iran's newest assaults on neighboring Gulf States come as U.S. President Donald Trump sends contradictory alerts about how lengthy the warfare might final, fueling uncertainty that’s inflicting markets to swing.

10/03/2026 - 05:29

5 gamers in Iran's visiting ladies's soccer crew have taken asylum in Australia over fears of persecution at dwelling for not singing the nationwide anthem earlier than a match, the federal government mentioned Tuesday. US President Donald Trump mentioned Monday that he'll waive some sanctions on oil on account of market turmoil over his assault with Israel on Iran. President Donald Trump mentioned Monday that the warfare towards Iran can be a "short-term tour," whereas insisting that the USA and Israel "have not received sufficient" towards Tehran. (FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)