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US-Iran War Live: Trump warns Iran as diplomacy continues behind scenes West Asia Conflict: Questions grow over Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition Fresh speculation surrounding Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei intensified after a senior Iranian figure claimed he suffered injuries during the opening phase of the war. Mazaher Hosseini, linked to Iran’s former Supreme Leader’s office, said Khamenei sustained knee and back injuries but is now in “complete health” and is expected to appear publicly in the near future. Iran US War News: Trump warns Iran as diplomacy continues behind scenes US President Donald Trump has insisted that the ceasefire with Iran remains intact, while warning that Washington could resume large-scale bombing if Tehran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb its nuclear programme. At the same time, diplomatic efforts continue across the region, with Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar all pushing for negotiations to prevent another escalation. Iran War News: UK-France coalition plans take shape for Hormuz security Britain and France are leading discussions with several countries on a future maritime coalition aimed at restoring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say the mission will only begin once a sustainable ceasefire is achieved and shipping companies are confident that vessels can safely use the route again. Middle East Crisis: Britain deploys HMS Dragon towards Gulf region Britain has deployed warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East as part of preparations for a possible multinational mission to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities ease. The move follows France’s decision to send its carrier strike group to the Red Sea, with London and Paris working together on a coalition plan to restore confidence in the strategic trade corridor. US Israel Iran War: US says dozens of ships turned back in Hormuz US Central Command said its forces have turned back 58 commercial ships and disabled four vessels since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian ports on April 13. Iran has also largely blocked the Strait of Hormuz since the war erupted on February 28 following US-Israeli strikes, triggering major concerns over oil supplies and global energy prices. Hormuz Blockade: Bahrain arrests 41 over alleged Iran links Bahrain said on Saturday that it had arrested 41 people allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard amid rising regional tensions. Authorities said investigations were underway but released few details about the operation. Iran reacted sharply, with senior Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi warning Bahrain against siding with the US. “The Strait of Hormuz is a vital lifeline; do not risk closing it on yourselves forever,” he wrote on social media. US Iran War Live: Fragile ceasefire holds after US strikes Iranian tankers A tense calm prevailed on Saturday despite fresh military action by the US against Iranian-linked vessels in the Gulf. The US military said it disabled two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach Washington’s blockade on Iranian ports. The strikes have raised fresh doubts over the month-old ceasefire, even as Washington waits for Tehran’s response to a proposal aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Qatari LNG tanker heads towards key Gulf route Qatari LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat was sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz after departing Ras Laffan for Pakistan’s Port Qasim, according to LSEG shipping data. If the vessel completes the journey, it would become the first Qatari LNG tanker to pass through the strategic waterway since the Iran war began. There was no immediate response from QatarEnergy on the development.