Iran war live: Oil tankers hit in Iraq, Tehran sets 3 conditions for peace

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lyndal Rowlands,Zaid SabahMarch 12, 2026 at 01:00 AM

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On March 12, 2026, two foreign oil tankers were attacked in Iraq's al-Faw port amidst ongoing conflict. Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles and drones. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated three conditions for peace: recognition of Iran's rights, war reparations, and international guarantees against future aggression. The events occurred within the context of a larger war involving Iran, with the attacks and conditions highlighting the escalating tensions and potential pathways to resolution. The motivations behind the tanker attacks remain unclear, but they contribute to the instability in the region.

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Payment of reparations is a condition to end the war.

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Recognition of Tehran’s legitimate rights is a condition to end the war.

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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian outlines three conditions to end the war.

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Kuwait, Qatar, UAE and Saudi Arabia intercept more Iranian missiles and drones.

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Two foreign oil tankers have been attacked in Iraq’s port of al-Faw.

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al-Faw 60% Saudi Arabia 70% Kuwait 70% Qatar 70% United Arab Emirates 70% Iraq ×280% Tehran ×280% Masoud Pezeshkian ×290% Iran ×6100%

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iran war 100% peace conditions 80% tehran 80% oil tankers 70% war reparations 70% masoud pezeshkian 60% iraq 60% future aggression 60% missiles and drones 50%