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live-orange Iranian state media shares footage of alleged tanker explosion in Hormuz Iranian state broadcaster Press TV has shared footage it attributes to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), purportedly showing a supertanker exploding after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz. According to earlier reports by Iranian state media, the IRGC claimed that the oil supertanker caught fire while attempting to cross the strait via an “unauthorised” route. The IRGC alleged the vessel had switched off its tracking systems. This content is unavailable due to your cookie settings. To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.

Iranian state media shares footage of alleged tanker explosion in Hormuz

Iranian state broadcaster Press TV has shared footage it attributes to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), purportedly showing a supertanker exploding after striking a sea mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to earlier reports by Iranian state media, the IRGC claimed that the oil supertanker caught fire while attempting to cross the strait via an “unauthorised” route. The IRGC alleged the vessel had switched off its tracking systems.

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live-orange UKMTO warns of underreported maritime attacks as Hormuz transits remain 70 percent below pre-war levels The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says 12 attacks were reported in its latest weekly reporting period: 10 in the Strait of Hormuz, one in the Gulf and one in the Gulf of Oman. Of the vessels involved, six continued their journeys or reached port, one was lost, and two were disabled or not under command. Damage or outcomes remained unconfirmed in three cases, according to the overview published on October 16. UKMTO warned it was struggling to establish the true number of attacks because most vessels attacked were refusing to report incidents to the agency. Reports received through other sources could not always be verified. Combined inbound and outbound transits through Hormuz remained 70 percent below pre-war levels, it said, cautioning that US-reported facilitated transit figures could not be independently verified.

UKMTO warns of underreported maritime attacks as Hormuz transits remain 70 percent below pre-war levels

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says 12 attacks were reported in its latest weekly reporting period: 10 in the Strait of Hormuz, one in the Gulf and one in the Gulf of Oman.

Of the vessels involved, six continued their journeys or reached port, one was lost, and two were disabled or not under command. Damage or outcomes remained unconfirmed in three cases, according to the overview published on October 16.

UKMTO warned it was struggling to establish the true number of attacks because most vessels attacked were refusing to report incidents to the agency. Reports received through other sources could not always be verified.

Combined inbound and outbound transits through Hormuz remained 70 percent below pre-war levels, it said, cautioning that US-reported facilitated transit figures could not be independently verified.

IRGC says oil supertanker hit mine in Strait of Hormuz, catches fire

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy says a supertanker carrying more than two million barrels of crude oil has struck a sea mine while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz through an “unauthorised” route.

The collision caused a huge explosion and a major fire on board the vessel, the IRGC said in a statement reported by semi-official Tasnim news agency.

It alleged that the tanker had turned off all tracking and radar systems, attempting to pass through the strait using deception and with US military support.

‘The Strait of Hormuz is closed’, the IRGC navy warned, adding that vessels violating Iranian regulations would face severe consequences for relying on US backing.

live-orange Over 340 children killed in Gaza since October 2025 ‘ceasefire’, says UNICEF Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 340 children and injured hundreds more since the October 2025 “ceasefire” agreement took effect, a UNICEF spokesperson says. Speaking at a press briefing at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Ricardo Pires said attacks on Palestinians had continued ‘amid the ongoing blockade’ of the Gaza Strip. ‘Attacks over the past two weeks have claimed the lives of five boys and two girls’, Pires said. ‘At least 33 other children have sustained serious injuries.’ Approximately 800,000 children in Gaza remained displaced, he added, most of them sheltering in tents or unsafe buildings. He noted that conditions were likely to worsen in the coming winter months, marking the fourth consecutive year that Palestinian children would endure uninhabitable and inhumane conditions.

Over 340 children killed in Gaza since October 2025 ‘ceasefire’, says UNICEF

Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 340 children and injured hundreds more since the October 2025 “ceasefire” agreement took effect, a UNICEF spokesperson says.

Speaking at a press briefing at the UN headquarters in Geneva, Ricardo Pires said attacks on Palestinians had continued ‘amid the ongoing blockade’ of the Gaza Strip.

‘Attacks over the past two weeks have claimed the lives of five boys and two girls’, Pires said. ‘At least 33 other children have sustained serious injuries.’

Approximately 800,000 children in Gaza remained displaced, he added, most of them sheltering in tents or unsafe buildings. He noted that conditions were likely to worsen in the coming winter months, marking the fourth consecutive year that Palestinian children would endure uninhabitable and inhumane conditions.

live-orange US lawmaker demands action after Israeli settlers attack US journalist in occupied West Bank US Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro has called for accountability after Israeli settlers attacked Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine and Palestinian villagers. “If the settlers will do this to an American journalist on camera, in broad daylight, imagine what Palestinian families face when no one is watching,” DeLauro wrote in a post on X. “Those responsible for this attack must be held accountable.” She was responding to a Washington Post report showing that masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and throwing rocks. Levine, who was caught in the attack, told reporters: “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times.” This content is unavailable due to your cookie settings. To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.

US lawmaker demands action after Israeli settlers attack US journalist in occupied West Bank

US Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro has called for accountability after Israeli settlers attacked Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine and Palestinian villagers.

“If the settlers will do this to an American journalist on camera, in broad daylight, imagine what Palestinian families face when no one is watching,” DeLauro wrote in a post on X.

“Those responsible for this attack must be held accountable.”

She was responding to a Washington Post report showing that masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villagers on Friday, setting olive groves on fire and throwing rocks.

Levine, who was caught in the attack, told reporters: “They just kept kicking me and kicking me, like probably 50 times.”

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live-orange US senator calls settler pogrom ‘unacceptable’, demands Trump administration act US Senator Chris Van Hollen has called for action following an attack by Israeli settlers on an American journalist in the West Bank. In a post on X, the senator said the “repeated violence and brazen impunity for attacks” against Americans and Palestinians alike are “unacceptable”. Asking “When will Trump and Rubio DO SOMETHING?”, he urged the administration to hold those responsible to account.

US senator calls settler pogrom ‘unacceptable’, demands Trump administration act

US Senator Chris Van Hollen has called for action following an attack by Israeli settlers on an American journalist in the West Bank.

In a post on X, the senator said the “repeated violence and brazen impunity for attacks” against Americans and Palestinians alike are “unacceptable”.

Asking “When will Trump and Rubio DO SOMETHING?”, he urged the administration to hold those responsible to account.

live-orange Yemen forces claim nearly 380 Houthi casualties in Taiz clashes Yemen’s government-aligned forces say 378 Houthi fighters have been killed or wounded in ground clashes and air attacks in Taiz governorate, according to a statement from the Taiz Axis military command. The statement, carried by the state-run Saba news agency, said warplanes carried out nine air strikes on Houthi positions and gatherings in al-Misrakh district, on the al-Shaqab front, and around Taiz city. It said the attacks and clashes left 168 Houthi fighters dead and 210 wounded. Fighting was also reported on the western front.

Yemen forces claim nearly 380 Houthi casualties in Taiz clashes

Yemen’s government-aligned forces say 378 Houthi fighters have been killed or wounded in ground clashes and air attacks in Taiz governorate, according to a statement from the Taiz Axis military command.

The statement, carried by the state-run Saba news agency, said warplanes carried out nine air strikes on Houthi positions and gatherings in al-Misrakh district, on the al-Shaqab front, and around Taiz city.

It said the attacks and clashes left 168 Houthi fighters dead and 210 wounded. Fighting was also reported on the western front.

live-orange Spanish PM Sanchez says Iran war has cost Europeans more than €100bn Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the war on Iran has already cost Europeans more than 100 billion euros ($112bn), with ordinary people bearing the economic burden. “Those of us who raised our voices against the war were right when we said NO to war,” he wrote on X accompanying a video statement. “We knew ordinary people would end up paying the bill.” Speaking at a news conference following the European Council summit in Brussels on Friday, Sanchez said opponents of the war had been proved right “not only from the standpoint of international law and respect for human rights, but also because of the economic and social consequences our fellow citizens are once again experiencing”. “Ultimately, ordinary people end up paying for it, and unfortunately that is already being felt,” he said. Sanchez said Spain’s parliament had approved a package worth more than 12 billion euros ($13.4bn) “to protect the affected sectors and also to protect citizens who use their cars”. “What matters now is resolving this disaster as soon as possible,” he said.

Spanish PM Sanchez says Iran war has cost Europeans more than €100bn

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the war on Iran has already cost Europeans more than 100 billion euros ($112bn), with ordinary people bearing the economic burden.

“Those of us who raised our voices against the war were right when we said NO to war,” he wrote on X accompanying a video statement.

“We knew ordinary people would end up paying the bill.”

Speaking at a news conference following the European Council summit in Brussels on Friday, Sanchez said opponents of the war had been proved right “not only from the standpoint of international law and respect for human rights, but also because of the economic and social consequences our fellow citizens are once again experiencing”.

“Ultimately, ordinary people end up paying for it, and unfortunately that is already being felt,” he said.

Sanchez said Spain’s parliament had approved a package worth more than 12 billion euros ($13.4bn) “to protect the affected sectors and also to protect citizens who use their cars”.

“What matters now is resolving this disaster as soon as possible,” he said.

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live-orange Coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile launchers in Yemen’s Saada The Saudi-led coalition says it has destroyed two Houthi ballistic missile launchers in Yemen’s northern Saada governorate. The announcement came after Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported two Saudi air strikes east of Saada city. This content is unavailable due to your cookie settings. To continue, please allow functional cookies from third-party platforms.

Coalition says it destroyed Houthi missile launchers in Yemen’s Saada

The Saudi-led coalition says it has destroyed two Houthi ballistic missile launchers in Yemen’s northern Saada governorate.

The announcement came after Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported two Saudi air strikes east of Saada city.

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