Israel-Iran War Updates: Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Iraq, Bahrain temporarily shut airspace after Iran's attack on US air base

Oil prices sank more than five percent Monday after Iran attacked a US military base in neighboring Qatar in retaliation for US weekend strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Near 1745 GMT, futures for West Texas Intermediate fell 5.3 percent to $69.96 a barrel, while Brent oil futures fell by similar amounts.

In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, IndiGo has announced that some flights may face delays or diversions as a safety precaution. The airline emphasized that these changes are being made to ensure operations remain within safe and compliant airspace.

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Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and the suspension of Qatari airspace, Air India Express announced operational changes to ensure passenger and crew safety. A Doha-bound flight from Kochi was diverted to Muscat, while a flight departing from Kannur was turned back. The airline confirmed that it has no other scheduled flights to Qatar and no aircraft currently on the ground there.

“We are closely monitoring the evolving situation and will continue to act based on guidance from relevant authorities,” said an airline spokesperson. “We regret the inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control and urge guests to update their contact information for real-time notifications.”

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A total of five countries, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Iraq, Bahrain temporarily shut airspace after Iran's attack on US air base in Qatar

Qatar on Monday said it "reserved the right to respond" after Iran attacked the US Al Udeid base hosted in the Gulf state, the largest American military facility in the region.

"We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression," foreign ministry spokesman Majed Al-Ansari said in a statement, adding that the US base had been evacuated as a precaution ahead of the attack.

Israel Iran War Live Updates: Qatar condemns Iran's strike on US air base, says reserves right to respond

The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain issued an alert on social media, stating, “The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.” The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions, with authorities prioritizing public safety.

Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a temporary suspension of all air traffic in the country’s airspace. The measure, taken by relevant authorities, is aimed at ensuring the safety of citizens, residents, and visitors amid ongoing regional tensions.

Iran stated that the number of missiles launched in the recent barrage targeting Qatar was same number of bombs previously used by the US in strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to AP report. Tehran framed the move as a symbolic gesture aimed at signaling a willingness to de-escalate tensions.

Amid the current developments, the Indian community in Qatar is advised to exercise caution and stay indoors. The Embassy has urged all Indian nationals to remain calm, monitor local news, and adhere to instructions issued by Qatari authorities. Updates will be provided through the Embassy’s official social media platforms.

Qatar announced it has successfully intercepted missiles that were targeting a U.S. military base within its territory, according to a government statement

Explosions could be heard across Doha on Monday evening, according to AFP journalists, shortly after Qatar closed its airspace, citing regional developments following US strikes on Iran.

The blasts could be heard in central Doha and in Lusail north of the Qatari capital, and projectiles could be seen moving across the night sky.

US President Donald Trump urged "everyone," including businesses and individuals, to keep prices in check, cautioning that the rising costs could "play into the hands of the enemy." Taking to his social media platform Truth Social, Trump posted a strongly worded message calling "everyone" to help control prices amid ongoing economic concerns.

Though he did not name specific sectors, the remark appeared directed at US oil companies and possibly OPEC nations, amid fresh concerns over global energy stability.

"EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I'M WATCHING! YOU'RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON'T DO IT!" Trump posted.

Explosions were heard near the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz on Monday, the Fars news agency reported, as fighting raged between Israel and Iran for an 11th day.

Fars said the blasts were heard on the western outskirts of the city, which is the capital of Khuzestan province on the border with Iraq.

The Israeli army said Monday that it would keep up its strikes on targets in the Iranian capital, urging residents to stay away from security installations for their own safety.

The army "will continue to strike military targets in the Tehran area in the coming days," read a statement posted in Persian on X, adding: "For your safety, we urge you to keep your distance from the regime's weapons manufacturing facilities, military headquarters, and the security institutions".

About 10 minutes into trading, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat at 42,216.90.

The broad-based S&P 500 added 0.1 percent at 5,975.32, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index dipped 0.1 percent to 19,421.62.

Markets have taken the US action in stride so far in the recognition that Iran has not retaliated and there has been no regional escalation ss far, said Briefing.com analyst Patrick O'Hare.

"There might be some unease in the market as a result of the US-led bombings, but there isn't a fear of any meaningful economic fallout as a result of the US-led bombings," O'Hare said.

Donald Trump thinks Iranians should overthrow their government if it refuses to negotiate on its nuclear program, but the US president is "still interested" in diplomacy, the White House said Monday.

"If the Iranian regime refuses to come to a peaceful diplomatic solution, which the president is still interested and engaging in, by the way, why shouldn't the Iranian people take away the power of this incredibly violent regime that has been suppressing them for decades?" Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Fox News.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday that there was "no reason to criticise" the United States over its strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran.

"There is no reason to criticise what America did at the weekend. Yes, it is not without risk. But leaving things as they were was not an option either," Merz said in a speech to the Federation of German Industries.

The United States embassy in Qatar has issued a warning to Americans in the Gulf country to “shelter in place until further notice” as tensions in the region spiral.

“Out of an abundance of caution we recommend American citizens shelter in place until further notice,” said the message on the embassy website. No further explanation for the warning was given.

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iran's foreign minister on Monday there was no justification for the US bombing of his country and that Moscow was trying to help the Iranian people.

Putin hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow two days after U.S. President Donald Trump sent U.S. bomber planes to strike Iran's three main nuclear sites.

"The absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran has no basis and no justification," Putin told Araqchi in televised comments.

"For our part, we are making efforts to assist the Iranian people," he added. Read more

Iran's judiciary said Israeli strikes on Monday hit Tehran's Evin prison, leaving sections of the facility damaged.

"In the latest attack by the Zionist regime on Tehran, projectiles unfortunately struck Evin prison, causing damage to parts of the facility," said the judiciary's Mizan Online website.

It added that all resources had been deployed to manage the complex and the situation remained "under control".

The UN nuclear watchdog head demanded Monday the return of agency inspectors to Iran's nuclear sites in a bid to "account for" its highly enriched uranium stockpiles following attacks by Israel and the United States on its atomic programme.

To be able to "return to the negotiating table", "allow IAEA inspectors, the guardians on our behalf of the NPT to go back to Iran's nuclear sites and account for the stockpiles of uranium" including the "400 kilograms enriched to 60 percent", Rafael Grossi, director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told an emergency meeting of the organisation's headquarters in Vienna.

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday slammed strikes on Tehran as "unprovoked aggression" and said Moscow was trying to help the Iranian people as he hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow.

"This is an absolutely unprovoked aggression against Iran," Putin told Araghchi, calling the strikes "unjustified" and adding that Russia was "making efforts to provide assistance to the Iranian people."

Israel carried out a fresh strike on Iran's underground Fordow nuclear site south of Tehran, a media outlet in the country reported.

"The aggressor attacked the Fordow nuclear site again," Tasnim news agency reported, quoting a spokesperson for the crisis management authority in Qom province where the site is located.

Israel is carrying out unprecedented strikes on Iran's capital targeting "agencies of government repression", Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Monday.

The Israeli military "is carrying out strikes of unprecedented force against regime targets and agencies of government oppression in the heart of Tehran", Katz said as the Iran-Israel war rages on.

The IDF confirmed that additional missiles had been launched from Iran, targeting northern regions of the country.

Air raid sirens were activated across the area as the military initiated interception operations.

Authorities have urged residents to seek shelter and remain inside until further instructions are issued.

The IDF noted that defense systems are actively working to neutralise the incoming threats amid continued hostilities between Israel and Iran.

Iran's Parliament is considering a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a senior lawmaker said today, as tensions between Tehran and Western powers continue to escalate in the wake of recent military strikes.

Ruhollah Motefakerzadeh, a member of the parliament's presidium, confirmed to state media that the proposed legislation would halt Iran’s engagement with the UN nuclear watchdog until “objective guarantees” are provided regarding the agency’s impartiality.

While Western intelligence agencies continue to monitor Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium, Tehran insists its programme remains peaceful.

Notably, suspending cooperation with the IAEA could further isolate Iran diplomatically and heighten fears over nuclear proliferation in the region.

The agency, which has had access to Iranian sites under the 2015 nuclear agreement and subsequent arrangements, has not yet issued a formal response to the Iranian parliament’s proposal.

>> Iranian military officials and lawmakers have warned that the United States will face consequences for its strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. One senior official declared, “Gambler Trump, you can start this war, but we will be the ones who end it.” Tehran also condemned both the U.S. and Israel during an emergency UN Security Council meeting. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has yet to comment.

>> President Donald Trump asserted that American bombers “obliterated” three critical Iranian nuclear sites, including the underground Fordow enrichment facility. He claimed the most extensive damage occurred “far below ground,” though satellite imagery and IAEA reports show no signs of radioactive contamination. Independent verification of Trump’s claims remains pending.

>> The Iran-Israel conflict has now entered its 11th day. On Monday, Iranian media reported fresh Israeli strikes on a major military complex in western Iran. Meanwhile, in Israel, missile alerts forced CNN journalists to take shelter as Iran launched additional attacks.

>> While the Trump administration insists it is not at war with Iran, the president has warned of further military action unless Tehran agrees to peace. The Pentagon has not confirmed plans for regime change, despite Trump’s allusions to the possibility.

>> Despite its rhetoric, Iran stands increasingly isolated. Key allies like Russia and China have condemned the strikes but stopped short of offering military support. Proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah have also remained largely inactive, limiting Iran’s options for a coordinated response.

>> Despite the high geopolitical stakes, global financial markets remain relatively stable. Brent crude is trading just below $77 per barrel, and European stocks have seen modest gains, echoing positive sentiment from Asian markets.

>> The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported no evidence of radioactive contamination following the strikes, suggesting Iran may have moved or protected its enriched uranium stockpile, an issue that continues to concern nuclear experts.

Loud explosions echoed across Jerusalem this afternoon, shortly after the Israeli military warned that a fresh barrage of missiles had been launched from Iran.

The blasts came about 10 minutes after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed it had detected incoming missile fire.

In a follow-up statement, the military said “additional missiles were launched” and urged residents to take shelter immediately.

The Magen David Adom emergency service reported no immediate casualties.

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy today dismissed speculation that the U.S. is pursuing regime change in Iran, following his weekend discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Speaking to BBC Radio, Lammy said, “I recognise there is a discussion about regime change. That is not what is under consideration at this time.”

Meanwhile, Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares today called for bold action from the EU, urging an immediate suspension of its landmark cooperation agreement with Israel and the imposition of a weapons embargo.

Speaking to reporters in Brussels early this morning, Albares said, “The time for statements is over. We’ve had enough. What I’m going to ask for is concrete action from the European Union.”

He noted that diplomacy must take precedence over warfare, especially in light of growing tensions linked to Iran’s nuclear programme and the broader regional instability.

“Everything is connected—Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Syria, Iran,” he said, adding that halting the war required decisive steps from the EU.

Air raid sirens blared across northern and central Israel, including in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, early today after missiles were detected inbound from Iran, according to the IDF.

The military issued an urgent alert, urging residents in affected areas to take shelter immediately as part of standard emergency procedures.

“The Israeli Air Force is actively operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat,” the IDF said in a statement.

The attack marks another escalation in the rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, following a series of airstrikes and counterstrikes over the past two weeks.

The success of the recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure may ultimately depend on a critical uncertainty: the whereabouts of Iran’s 408 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60% purity..

While US President Donald Trump claimed that the strikes had “completely and totally obliterated” key nuclear facilities, nuclear experts caution that Iran may have preemptively relocated its most sensitive material ahead of the attack, preserving the most dangerous element of its nuclear programme.

This stockpile of 60%-enriched uranium is just below weapons-grade.

If further enriched to 90%, it could be used to manufacture multiple nuclear weapons, experts say.

The concern is that while infrastructure like centrifuge halls and enrichment sites may have been destroyed or severely damaged, the enriched uranium, which can be moved and stored in smaller, concealed locations, might have been safely transferred in advance.

The lingering question over the uranium’s location raises doubts about whether the strikes achieved their ultimate objective of neutralising Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Overnight, more than 15 Israeli Air Force jets carried out a major assault on Iran’s military infrastructure, targeting key sites in the western city of Kermanshah.

According to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), the strikes destroyed multiple surface-to-surface missile launch and storage facilities believed to be aimed at Israeli territory.

The operation extended across Iran, with six military airports in the western, central, and eastern regions coming under attack.

The IDF said the strikes inflicted heavy damage on airfield infrastructure and destroyed at least 15 Iranian military aircraft, including F-14 and F-5 fighter jets, as well as AH-1 attack helicopters.

The strikes also hit underground hangars and a refueling aircraft, significantly degrading Iran’s aerial combat capabilities, the IDF claimed.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Moscow for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

While Russia has condemned both Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran, it has stopped short of providing military support or activating its obligations under a strategic partnership pact signed with Tehran earlier this year.

“In this new dangerous situation ... our consultations with Russia can certainly be of great importance,” Araghchi was quoted as saying by Russian state media upon arriving in Moscow.

According to Iran’s state-run IRNA, the discussions will cover “regional and international developments following the military aggression by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran,” referring to Israel and the U.S. airstrikes launched on June 13 and June 21.

President Putin had initially floated the idea of acting as a mediator between Iran and Israel.

However, in remarks made Friday at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum, he clarified Russia’s position.

Russia’s foreign ministry also issued a statement Saturday calling the U.S. strikes “irresponsible” and reiterated its previous warnings against military intervention in the region.

Araghchi’s Moscow visit is expected to include meetings with other top Russian officials amid concerns of broader regional instability and the potential for further escalation.

Tehran’s newly appointed army commander-in-chief, Major General Amir Hatami, has vowed a powerful retaliation against the U.S. following its June 22 strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

In a video circulated by several state-affiliated media outlets, Hatami declared, “Throughout our history we have faced America many times. Anytime they have tried to come for us, they have gotten a strong response.”

“We will fight; we will fight for happiness,” he said. “We have had many martyrs, but we will fight with strength and courage. You should be sure of our strength.”

Strategically situated between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is just 21 miles wide at its narrowest point and remains the only maritime route for crude oil exports from the Persian Gulf. Iran controls the northern coastline of the strait, making it a critical geopolitical chokepoint.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), nearly 20 million barrels of oil, close to one-fifth of global daily consumption, pass through the strait each day.

Any disruption in this vital corridor could send shockwaves through global energy markets.

Analysts warn that even a brief closure or military standoff could trigger sharp price spikes.

While a full blockade remains unlikely, the consequences would be severe, potentially halting oil shipments to key importers such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea.

With tensions flaring after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, energy markets are bracing for heightened volatility. Traders and policymakers are watching closely for Iran’s next move, especially given Tehran’s history of threatening to shut down the strait during periods of confrontation.

As the situation evolves, oil-importing nations are activating contingency plans, while global shipping companies and energy firms are reassessing insurance liabilities and route security.

The threat of a prolonged conflict has reignited broader concerns about global energy security and economic stability.

Global oil markets are on edge following coordinated military strikes on Iran by Israel and the U.S., sending crude futures soaring nearly 10% amid growing fears of potential supply disruptions.

Though no immediate interruption to oil shipments has been reported, investors are increasingly anxious about a possible Iranian retaliation that could target the Strait of Hormuz -- one of the world’s most vital energy arteries.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that it had launched fresh airstrikes targeting military infrastructure in Kermanshah, a key city in western Iran, intensifying the ongoing conflict between the two regional rivals.

Earlier in the day, Iranian state-affiliated outlet Nour News reported that Israel had also struck the Parchin military complex, a significant defense facility located southeast of Tehran, during the early hours of Monday.

The escalation follows Iran’s own missile launch toward Israel, which was intercepted by Israeli air defenses, according to officials. The exchange marks yet another round of tit-for-tat strikes between the two nations amid heightened regional tensions.

Meanwhile, in Asian markets today, defence and weapons manufacturers saw sharp gains this morning, as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

In Japan, defense contractor Ishikawa Seisakusho surged as much as 11%, reflecting increased investor interest in defense-related equities.

South Korea’s Poongsan Corp., which produces military ammunition, jumped 18% to a record high, while China’s Anhui Great Wall Military Industry climbed up to 10%.

Senator Bernie Sanders on Sunday drew parallels between the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran and the 2003 invasion of Iraq, warning that the country must avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.

Speaking at a town hall event in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of his nationwide “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, the Vermont senator expressed concern over what he called familiar rhetoric from Israeli PM Netanyahu and President Trump.

“We cannot let history repeat itself,” Sanders told the crowd, underlining how the language used to justify the strikes on Iran mirrors that of the lead-up to the Iraq war.

He cited a 2002 congressional testimony by Netanyahu in which the Israeli leader declared, “There is no question that Saddam [Hussein] is seeking nuclear weapons.”

Sanders, a long-time critic of U.S. military interventions, warned that such narratives risk dragging the country into yet another prolonged and costly conflict in the Middle East.

He urged caution, accountability, and a recommitment to diplomacy over military escalation.

North Korea has strongly condemned the U.S. for its recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling the operation a “severe violation” of the UN Charter and a blatant infringement on Iran’s sovereignty.

In its first official response to the escalating crisis, Pyongyang criticized the U.S. action as an assault on the “territorial integrity and security interests of a sovereign state,” according to a statement published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

The rebuke aligns with North Korea’s longstanding support for Tehran and marks a continuation of its pattern of opposing U.S. military interventions, particularly in the Middle East.

The KCNA article did not mention Israel by name but framed the U.S. as the primary aggressor responsible for destabilizing the region.

North Korea has historically positioned itself as an ally of Iran in its opposition to American foreign policy, and the statement further reinforces that alignment amid heightened global tensions.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities marks a "perilous turn" in an already volatile Middle East, urging immediate global action to prevent a deeper conflict.

Speaking at an emergency session of the UN Security Council on Sunday, Guterres condemned the U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities.

“The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling,” Guterres told the 15-member Council. “From the outset of this crisis, I have repeatedly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East.”

He warned that the region's people “cannot endure another cycle of destruction” and that the current trajectory risked triggering an endless cycle of retaliation.

Guterres urged the international community to act “immediately and decisively” to halt hostilities and return to “serious, sustained negotiations” on Iran’s nuclear program.

>> The U.S. launched coordinated strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities early Sunday. President Donald Trump said the sites were “obliterated,” though officials are still evaluating the extent of the damage to Iran’s nuclear program.

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>> According to U.S. military sources, the operation involved B-2 stealth bombers dropping over a dozen bunker-buster bombs on Iran’s Fordow and Natanz sites.

>> Tomahawk cruise missiles simultaneously targeted the Isfahan facility.

>> In an emergency UN Security Council meeting, Iran condemned the U.S. and Israel, accusing both of derailing diplomacy. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has yet to issue an official response, though tensions remain high.

>> While U.S. officials maintain that the country is not at war with Iran, President Trump has issued a stern warning that further military action is possible if Tehran refuses to pursue peace. He also hinted at the possibility of regime change in Iran.

Addressing an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said Tehran had repeatedly cautioned the United States against being drawn into further conflict.

“Iran had repeatedly warned the warmongering U.S. regime to refrain from stumbling into this quagmire,” he said.

“The United States decided to destroy diplomacy,” Iravani declared, adding that the strikes had effectively derailed ongoing talks between Iran and European nations.

“As Iran’s foreign minister engaged in diplomatic discussions this week with several European counterparts, the United States chose confrontation over conversation.”

In a cryptic post on social media, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, this morning, declared that Israel is facing the consequences of its actions.

Taking to microblogging site X, Khamenei accused Israel of committing a grave error, stating, “The Zionist enemy has made a serious miscalculation and a major offense. It must be punished and that punishment is already underway.”

Israel is reportedly reopening its skies, with Ben Gurion International Airport set to resume limited operations starting today, the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) announced.

Under newly implemented safety protocols, outgoing flights will be restricted to a maximum of 50 passengers per flight.

Meanwhile, Israel’s Home Front Command has already imposed limits on large gatherings and ordered the closure of non-essential workplaces.

To assist the tens of thousands of Israelis currently stranded abroad, the IAA will allow up to 24 incoming flights per day.

These inbound flights will operate with increased passenger capacity as part of a phased effort called “Operation Safe Return.”

Iran activated its air defense systems over the capital Tehran in the early hours today, reports semi-official Mehr News Agency.

The move came amid heightened regional tensions following reports of a new missile launch by Iran targeting Israel.

An Israeli official confirmed that the missile, fired early this morning, was successfully intercepted by Israel’s air defence systems.