Mohammed al-Hakim says Arab states don't need foreign assistance to secure strait amid Iranian ship seizures

Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers

Amid heightened tensions, Tehran says locally reconstructed system can detect all types of cruise and ballistic missiles, and drones; has a range of 400 kilometers

Tehran says it will counter Jerusalem's presence in the region in self defense after Israel's foreign minister reportedly said it was helping secure Strait of Hormuz

Defense chief slams Israel's willingness to assist US-led efforts as 'highly provocative'; IRGC chief warns Hamas and Hezbollah will cause Jewish state's 'collapse' in next war

Israel Katz quoted telling Knesset committee that Israeli participation helping counter Iran, boost ties with Gulf states

After Tehran says countries too 'ashamed' to join US-led naval coalition, British PM deploys ships to Strait of Hormuz to protect vessels from 'unlawful threats'

Foreign minister says Tehran can ensure security for shipping, blasts American 'economic terrorism'

Australia becomes latest country to keep distance from international force to protect oil tankers from Iranian intervention, but Washington still adamant plan will work

In Australia, Esper and Pompeo suggest nations are quietly expressing support for plan; counterparts in Melbourne won't commit