Iran war live: Tankers hit in Hormuz; Trump again says conflict to end soon

The incident occurred as Gulf nations condemned Friday's attack on a Qatari LNG carrier. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, has become a focal point of tensions between Iran and the United States.

Diplomatic efforts

Trump stated the war on Iran will end "very soon, one way or the other," warning Tehran will either make a deal or "we'll just end it." Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed talks with mediators over a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are ongoing.