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strikeMay 6, 2026

US-Iran War Live: US Navy warplane fires on Iranian tanker, cripples vessel trying to break blockade

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US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Diplomatic momentum and military pressure are moving in parallel as the US and Iran edge closer to a potential agreement to end the war, even as key differences remain unresolved. Both sides are discussing a short memorandum that could halt hostilities and open a 30-day window to address nuclear limits, sanctions relief and security in the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran has said it is still reviewing the proposal and will respond through Pakistani mediators. US President Donald Trump has struck a mixed tone, saying the situation is under control and that negotiators want to make a deal very much. He warned that bombing could resume if Iran rejects the terms. He has also indicated that any deal could involve Iran transferring enriched uranium to the US and halting activity at underground facilities. On the ground, tensions remain high. The US military said it disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker in the Gulf of Oman as enforcement actions around the Strait continue, even as Iranian authorities signalled that passage could proceed under new procedures. Regional dynamics are also shifting, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding consultations with US officials amid concerns over possible last-minute concessions in the talks. Israel has simultaneously stepped up military operations, with Netanyahu confirming a strike in Beirut targeting a senior Hezbollah commander and warning that "every enemy and murderer" would be pursued. Fresh strikes have also been reported in Lebanon and Gaza. Stay tuned with indiatoday.in for all live updates....Read More Two F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from the flight deck of the US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran from an undisclosed location. (File Photo: Reuters)

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  • India Today World DeskBy India Today World Desk

    US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Diplomatic momentum and military pressure are moving in parallel as the US and Iran edge closer to a potential agreement to end the war, even as key differences remain unresolved. Both sides are discussing a short memorandum that could halt hostil

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