US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a relatively unusual move, the Saudi Ministry of Energy has provided a detailed analysis of the impact of Iranian attacks on the country’s critical infrastructure, revealing that numerous key facilities have been targeted on multiple occasions. These include gas facilities, oil production sites, pipelines, export terminals, storage tanks, and other vital installations. Notably, the East-West pipeline, a crucial artery for both Saudi Arabia’s economy and the global energy market, has been repeatedly attacked, resulting in a significant reduction of 700,000 barrels of oil per day in its capacity. Furthermore, the Manifa production plant has also been affected, leading to a daily decrease of 300,000 barrels of oil output.

Despite the fragile ceasefire that took hold six months ago on October 10, 2025, the Israeli government’s blockade is still severely limiting the delivery of critical medical and humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a London-based aid organisation, Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), has revealed.

According to MAP, the ongoing blockade has left hospitals and healthcare facilities in Gaza struggling to cope with dwindling supplies. A staggering 50% of essential medicines are currently out of stock, while a massive 64% of cancer medications remain inaccessible. Furthermore, MAP reports that nearly half of Gaza’s hospitals have yet to resume operations, with none fully functional, highlighting the dire need for spare parts and fuel, which are being deliberately withheld.

MAP also highlighted the alarming fact that over 18,500 critically-ill patients, including approximately 4,000 children, are in urgent need of medical evacuation, a process that remains severely restricted.

Israeli aerial bombardments persisted into the night, targeting various regions in southern Lebanon, including Sidon and Nabatieh, as well as a car struck by a drone. Meanwhile, a surveillance drone remained airborne over Beirut for an extended period, prompting the Israeli military to issue a fresh evacuation order for the southern suburbs, now encompassing the Jnah district. This area, which has been a refuge for thousands of displaced individuals, is also home to two critical hospitals. The World Health Organization has sounded the alarm, highlighting the dire situation at these hospitals, which are operating at maximum capacity. With 450 patients in need of urgent care and no alternative facilities available, the hospitals are struggling to cope with the influx of patients, many of whom were injured in the Israeli strikes that ravaged Lebanon on Wednesday, leaving over 1,000 people injured and an unknown number of fatalities still to be accounted for.

Trading on Asian exchanges is currently trending upward as investors closely watch the fragile truce between the US and Iran, amidst a backdrop of rising oil prices.
Key indices in Japan, South Korea, China, and Hong Kong are reporting gains, while Australia’s ASX 200 has slipped by more than half a percent.
The upward trajectory of oil prices persists, fueled by apprehensions surrounding the ongoing restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and the precarious state of the ceasefire.

In a bid to tighten its grip on southern Lebanon, Israel has intensified its ground invasion, focusing on the strategic town of Bint Jbeil. The Israeli military has been gradually securing hilltop positions and surrounding villages, and recent efforts appear to have pushed into the outskirts of the town itself. This development is corroborated by Hezbollah’s recent statements, which claim that their fighters have been targeting Israeli troops on the town’s periphery. The militant group’s assertions are backed by a staggering number of attacks, exceeding 50 in the past 24 hours. Notably, a significant portion of these strikes involved cross-border fire into Israel, which had briefly ceased on Wednesday following a regional ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. However, Israel’s adamant rejection of Lebanon’s inclusion in the truce has led Hezbollah to resume its fire.

A senior analyst at the Iran-based Center for Middle East Strategic Studies has revealed that Iran’s negotiating team is holding back from departing for scheduled talks in Pakistan, citing the ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon as a major obstacle. According to Abas Aslani, the Iranian delegation’s delay stems from the uncertainty created by the continued strikes in Lebanon, which has raised concerns about the feasibility of the talks in Islamabad.

Aslani pointed out that the American side has made significant changes to the 10-point plan, a framework previously considered viable by the US president. This shift, coupled with a long-standing “trust deficit” between Iran and the US, has created a challenging environment for negotiations. The recent political developments have reignited fears in Tehran that the US may not honor its commitments, Aslani noted.

The analyst warned that the Iranian delegation may face intense public pressure to reassess their engagement with the US, given that Iran has been attacked twice during negotiations. This could further complicate the already delicate situation, Aslani cautioned.

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In a move aimed at facilitating international dialogue, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced that foreign delegates, including journalists attending the Islamabad Talks 2026, will be eligible for visa-free entry into the country. This gesture of hospitality is extended to all participants from participating nations, Dar stated in a recent social media update. To ensure seamless travel arrangements, airlines have been instructed to allow boarding for these individuals without the need for a pre-issued visa. Upon arrival, Pakistani immigration authorities will provide visa-on-arrival clearance, streamlining the process for international guests.

Upcoming negotiations between Israel and Lebanon, set to take place in Washington next week, are expected to be facilitated by the US on an ambassadorial level. In a surprising move, Lebanon has extended an olive branch to Israel, but this time with a caveat: direct talks can only proceed if a ceasefire is established. In response, Israel’s prime minister has expressed openness to the idea, yet reiterates that a ceasefire is out of the question, with military operations continuing to target Hezbollah. Notably, the pace of military operations has slowed in recent hours, with no attacks on Beirut since the large-scale assault on Wednesday. It remains unclear whether this decrease in aggression is deliberate or coincidental. Meanwhile, Israel’s prime minister has welcomed the Lebanese government’s decision to take control of Beirut and demilitarize the city, a move aimed at countering Hezbollah’s influence and ensuring the group’s absence from the capital.

A recent report from Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) indicates that Israel launched a series of aerial attacks on the town of Sarafand, with the first strikes taking place at dawn.
Additionally, the NNA report states that the Khirbat al-Duwayr region, situated near the outskirts of al-Baysariyah, was also hit by Israeli forces.