Updated on: May 10, 2026 9:54:38 AM IST
US-Iran LIVE Updates: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned it could target US positions in the Middle East and “enemy ships” if Iranian tankers are attacked. (AFP)
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday warned it could target US positions in the West Asia and “enemy ships” if Iranian tankers are attacked, according to state media. The threat comes a day after reported US strikes on two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman. The IRGC said any assault on its commercial vessels would trigger a “heavy” response against American assets in the region.
Rubio meets Qatar’s PM, discusses war in West Asia
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, underlining Doha’s key role in regional diplomacy. The talks focused on maintaining security across the Middle East and Qatar’s continued role as a mediator, particularly as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace initiative. The US also expressed appreciation for Qatar’s cooperation on multiple fronts.
Hezbollah responds after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
In a separate development, Hezbollah claimed it targeted Israeli troops in northern Israel with a drone, citing retaliation for repeated Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite an existing truce. The group also reported rocket and drone attacks on Israeli military positions within Lebanon. Israel confirmed multiple drone launches, stating that one reservist was seriously injured in the attacks.
Iran keeps US waiting
Iran questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy following recent naval clashes in the Gulf, while Washington continued to wait for Tehran’s response to the latest American proposal aimed at extending the truce and opening peace talks.
There was no public indication on Saturday that Iran had responded to the proposal, despite US President Donald Trump saying late Friday that he expected Tehran’s reply that night
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Rubio meets Qatar’s PM, discusses war in West Asia
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, underlining Doha’s key role in regional diplomacy. The talks focused on maintaining security across the Middle East and Qatar’s continued role as a mediator, particularly as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a proposed peace initiative. The US also expressed appreciation for Qatar’s cooperation on multiple fronts.
Hezbollah responds after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon
In a separate development, Hezbollah claimed it targeted Israeli troops in northern Israel with a drone, citing retaliation for repeated Israeli strikes in Lebanon despite an existing truce. The group also reported rocket and drone attacks on Israeli military positions within Lebanon. Israel confirmed multiple drone launches, stating that one reservist was seriously injured in the attacks.
Iran keeps US waiting
Iran questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy following recent naval clashes in the Gulf, while Washington continued to wait for Tehran’s response to the latest American proposal aimed at extending the truce and opening peace talks.
There was no public indication on Saturday that Iran had responded to the proposal, despite US President Donald Trump saying late Friday that he expected Tehran’s reply that night
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May 10, 2026 9:54:38 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE updates: Rubio meets Qatari PM as US backs defence amid IRGC warning
As the IRGC warned the US and its allies in West Asia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister on Saturday, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the country’s defence. “Our partnership is important to deterring threats and promoting stability in the Middle East,” he wrote on X.
May 10, 2026 9:40:09 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran seeks World Cup visas for team members who served in the Revolutionary Guards
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s soccer federation said the country “definitely” will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and insisted that tournament hosts – the United States, Canada and Mexico – consider Tehran’s concerns around the team’s travel and how it will be treated.
“All players and technical staff, especially those who served their military service in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, should be granted visas without problems,” Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran president Mehdi Taj said, according to Iranian media. (AP)
May 10, 2026 9:26:05 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE updates: IRGC’s fresh warning to the US
US-Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday warned US assets in the Persian Gulf that any fresh attack on Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz would invite a “heavy assault” on American military bases and ships in the region.
