WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran.

 

This report is being updated …

 


Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: US Attacks on Iranian Vessels Met With Retaliatory Response

 

WANA (May 08) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that the United States had violated the ceasefire by targeting two vessels linked to Iran in the Strait of Hormuz area, while also carrying out air attacks on civilian areas in southern Iran.

 

He said: “The aggressive, terrorist, and rogue US military violated the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker moving from Iran’s coastal waters near Jask toward the Strait of Hormuz, as well as another vessel entering the Strait of Hormuz opposite the UAE port of Fujairah.”

 


US Units Flee After Iranian Missile Response Near Strait of Hormuz

 

WANA (May 07) – An informed Iranian military official said that following an attack by the aggressive US military on an Iranian oil tanker, hostile units operating near the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire and were forced to retreat after sustaining damage.

 

The official stated that after the US military targeted the Iranian tanker, enemy units in the area were hit by Iranian missiles and eventually withdrew after suffering losses.

 


Explosions Reported Near Qeshm and Bandar Abbas Amid Conflicting Claims

 

WANA (May 07) – Local sources reported hearing several explosions Thursday night near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, triggering widespread speculation about the nature of the incident and possible regional involvement.

 

Initial reports indicate that the exact source of the explosions remains unclear. Some local accounts suggested that part of the activity may have been linked to operations by Iran’s naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz, allegedly involving warning actions toward vessels accused of unauthorized passage through the strategic waterway.

 


Bahrain Revokes Membership of Three MPs Over Alleged Iran Alignment

 

 

WANA (May 07) – The Bahraini Council of Representatives has revoked the membership of three lawmakers over allegations of alignment with Iran.

 

The MPs affected are Abdulnabi Salman, former deputy speaker of parliament, Mamdouh Al-Saleh, head of the Services Committee, and Dr. Mahdi Al-Shuwaikh, also a member of the committee.

 


WSJ: New U.S. Demands Reported in Possible Iran Deal Talks

 

WANA (May 07) – The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, has published a list of new American demands in potential negotiations with Iran.

 

According to the report, Washington is seeking a 20-year ban on uranium enrichment, the full transfer of all enriched nuclear material, an official declaration that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, and the closure of the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities.

 

The list also includes a ban on all underground nuclear activities and immediate inspections requested by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

 


Trump Shares Chart Comparing U.S. Wars and Refers to “Operation Against Iran”

WANA (May 07) – U.S. President Donald Trump posted a chart on Truth Social comparing the duration of various American wars. In the post, he claimed that the “operation against Iran” lasted only six weeks and asked users to review the chart.

 

Trump has repeatedly responded to critics of U.S. military operations by comparing them with previous American wars.

 


Iran’s Upper Hand in the Strait of Hormuz Highlighted in New Cartoon by Kamal Sharaf

 


Protest Held Outside U.S. Embassy in Seoul Against Attacks on Iran

WANA (May 07) – A group of South Korean protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Seoul to demonstrate against the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

 

The protesters, with their hands painted red to symbolize bloodshed, carried signs and banners reading “No to War,” “Stop the Attack,” and “No Troop Deployment to the Strait of Hormuz,” calling for an end to military escalation and rising tensions.

 


Goldman Sachs Warns of Sharp Decline in Global Fuel Reserves

 

WANA (May 07) – Goldman Sachs has warned that global reserves of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel have dropped to levels sufficient for only about 45 days of consumption.

 

The investment bank also said that global oil reserves are falling and are approaching their lowest level in the past eight years. According to the report, the rapid decline in energy reserves is increasing the market’s vulnerability to further shocks.

 

The report added that restrictions affecting oil tanker access through the Strait of Hormuz could reduce global oil inventories to the equivalent of just 98 days of demand by the end of May.

 


Trump: No Deadline for Reaching a Deal With Iran

 

WANA (May 07) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that there is no deadline for reaching an agreement with Iran, repeating his previous claims that talks between the two sides are moving forward.

 

Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “A deal with Iran will happen, but there is absolutely no deadline.” He also claimed that “very good discussions” had taken place over the past 24 hours.

 


Saudi Arabia Reportedly Refused to Support U.S. Military Plan in the Strait of Hormuz

WANA (May 07) – U.S. officials have claimed that Saudi Arabia did not allow Washington to use its military bases or airspace as part of a military operation related to the Strait of Hormuz.

 

According to these reports, the restrictions imposed by Riyadh disrupted access needed for air operations, refueling missions, and protective support, forcing the White House to halt the so-called “Freedom Project” shortly after it began.

 


Ghalibaf: Fake Reports on Negotiations Are Part of a U.S. Psychological Operation

 

WANA (May 07) – Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reacted to reports published by the U.S. outlet Axios regarding the negotiations, describing them as part of Washington’s “psychological operations.”

 

In a post on X, the Iranian parliament speaker wrote: “The ‘trust me, guys’ operation failed, so now they have returned to Axios’ usual pattern of spreading fake news.”

 

 

This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.