Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-07-12 at 04:02

HEADLINES
Iran Attacks US Carrier Support in Duqm
India Missing After Attack on Vessel Galaxy
Former Qatari Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Dies

The time is now 4:02 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.

In Iranian Retaliation, Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X Sunday morning, declaring "The era of one-sided deals is OVER. We told you: keep your word or pay the price. Reality is knocking." The message comes as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its aerospace forces carried out a heavy attack on United States aircraft carrier support and refueling platforms in the port of Duqm, Oman, in the third stage of its response to what it calls US military aggression. The IRGC added that the operation targeted logistical support centers for US naval vessels. A series of attacks and security alerts was reported across the Middle East on Sunday. Three people, including a child, were injured by falling shrapnel, Qatar's Interior Ministry said. Shortly afterward, the Khondab region in central Iran came under attack, a local Iranian official told state media. Oman’s state news agency later reported that sites in the Musandam Governorate had been targeted by drones. The Jordanian military said three missiles launched from Iran fell inside Jordanian territory, according to the country’s state media.

In Regional Impacts, the region is absorbing a string of consequences from the unfolding hostilities. India’s External Affairs Ministry said one Indian national is missing after an attack on the commercial vessel Galaxy off Oman, with 10 other Indian nationals rescued; the ministry condemned the attack and said India’s embassy in Oman is coordinating with authorities on a search-and-rescue operation. Iran earlier fired a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on an unapproved route, and a broader pattern of attacks and security alerts was reported across the Middle East. Reports also indicated that the Khondab region in central Iran was attacked, and Oman’s Musandam Governorate sites were targeted by drones. Jordan’s military said three missiles launched from Iran fell inside Jordanian territory. Separately, Iran and Oman held talks on arrangements for managing maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming for a common understanding to ensure shipping security; discussions included a broader backdrop of US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s claims of closing the strait and escalating attacks on US facilities. The United States said commercial vessels continue to transit through the waterway, which carries a significant share of global trade. In Qatar, the Amiri Diwan announced the death of former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who ruled from 1995 to 2013 before abdicating to his son. And in Israel, newly released records from the 2006 Lebanon war show the IDF’s early assessment of a two-front war and the decision to expand the ground campaign toward the Litani River.

In US Policy Concerning Israel, President Donald Trump offered condolences after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, writing on Truth Social that Graham “was always working and was a true American Patriot” and that he would be greatly missed. The death of the South Carolina Republican, reported as occurring after a brief and sudden illness, drew rapid tributes from across the political spectrum. Graham was long known as a staunch ally of Israel, advocating for policies such as relocating the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and providing robust security assistance to Israel. He co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act and the Combating BDS Act of 2017, and he criticized UN Security Council Resolution 2334 regarding settlements. In recent years, he spoke publicly about the war in Ukraine and related security concerns, underscoring a consistent approach to strengthening Israel’s security and its ties with the United States. His death prompted reflections on his role as a durable friend of Israel and a force in these policy debates.

In Uplifting News, Israeli politicians eulogized Lindsey Graham as “one of Israel's greatest friends.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara mourned his passing in statements, with Netanyahu saying Graham understood that Israel’s security and America’s security are inseparable, and that Israel has lost a dear ally and friend. President Isaac Herzog likewise expressed sorrow, calling Graham a beacon of moral clarity and a steadfast partner in confronting shared challenges. The tributes highlighted Graham’s longstanding support for Israel, his readiness to stand by the Jewish state in difficult moments, and the enduring bond he cultivated between the two nations.

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