Netanyahu says military aims in Iran ‘beyond halfway’ complete, as Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war is “definitely beyond the halfway point” but later clarified that was in terms of missions, not time
New strikes are reported in Israel and Iran, with parts of Tehran losing power temporarily
A Kuwaiti oil tanker carrying millions of barrels was on fire after being hit while docked in Dubai in what officials call an Iranian drone attack. The 24 crew aboard are safe and the blaze is under control
Iran moves forward with plans to toll ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump issues new threats to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants, oil wells and “possibly” water desalination plants if a deal is not reached “shortly”
Trump says there are “serious” talks with Iran, but a spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry says there are no negotiations with the US to end the war, state media reports
The US president also repeats his threats against the major fuel hub of Kharg Island – our correspondent Frank Gardner asks whether they could be a bluff
