US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Reports of a ceasefire have been overshadowed by a surge in military operations across the region, with a significant escalation in attacks preceding US President Donald Trump’s extension of the negotiation deadline.
Eyewitness accounts from Bahrain reveal the sound of air raid sirens, while Saudi Arabia has borne the brunt of a large-scale missile assault, with its air defence systems successfully intercepting five projectiles.
Meanwhile, Kuwaiti authorities have issued a public warning, advising residents to remain indoors and exercise vigilance, as the country grapples with the heightened sense of tension and uncertainty.
Despite these developments, regional nations remain resolute in their determination to safeguard their skies and protect their citizens, even in the face of ongoing conflict.

On his Truth Social platform, President Trump has posted a statement from Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi, which confirms the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US.

Earlier this week, Araghchi had expressed Iran’s heartfelt thanks and admiration for Pakistan and its leadership, acknowledging their unwavering efforts to bring an end to the conflict in the region. In the statement shared by Trump, Araghchi stated that if Iran is no longer targeted, its robust military forces will discontinue their defensive actions. Additionally, Araghchi indicated that for the next two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be facilitated, in close coordination with Iran’s military.

With the ceasefire declaration viewed as a catalyst for the revival of oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, investors are closely monitoring market trends, and the following developments are emerging:

Following previous announcements, Iran’s National Security Council has confirmed that negotiations with the United States will commence in Islamabad on April 10, with the talks being guided by a carefully crafted 10-point plan.

Following a series of coordinated attacks by Iran’s allies in the wake of the Gaza conflict, a fragile unity of fronts was briefly forged to raise the stakes for the US and Israel. The initial salvo was launched by Hezbollah on October 8, 2023, when it struck Israel in support of the Palestinian cause. This was swiftly followed by the Houthis in Yemen targeting ships in the Red Sea, which they claimed were linked to Israel and the US. Meanwhile, Iranian-backed groups in Iraq fired missiles and drones at Israeli and US bases.

Iran’s Axis of Resistance, a network of allies, sought to present a united front to collectively increase the costs of the Gaza conflict for the US and Israel. However, this unity began to fray as individual groups started to falter. Iraqi groups eventually agreed to cease targeting US interests, while Hezbollah, battered by Israeli forces in 2024, unilaterally declared a ceasefire with Israel. The Houthis, though continuing to fire missiles at Israel, also reached a truce with the US.

Even when Iran itself brought an end to the June 2025 conflict with the US and Israel, it did not press for an end to the assault on Gaza. Now, with most of these fronts rekindled, Iran and the US have agreed to a two-week truce, which will be observed by their allies, according to Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif. Sharif announced that the parties had agreed to an immediate ceasefire, effective immediately, in Lebanon and elsewhere. Hezbollah will likely seek to leverage the renewed unity of fronts to bolster its negotiating position and secure a long-term ceasefire with Israel, one that will not be repeatedly violated like the November 2024 truce.

A statement from the Qatari Ministry of Defence revealed that the nation’s military had thwarted a missile assault, with the incident reportedly occurring at an unspecified time.

Reports from Al Jazeera Arabic indicate that a recent Israeli assault on the Lebanese city of Sidon has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals and left 22 others with injuries, as confirmed by Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. The exact timing of the attack remains unclear at this time.

In a historic move, the NAACP, a pioneering Black civil rights organisation established in 1909, has invoked the 25th amendment to demand the impeachment of the US president. This unprecedented call to action was made by Derrick Johnson, the NAACP’s president, who expressed deep concerns about the president’s fitness for office.

We’re kicking off our comprehensive coverage of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, bringing you real-time news and expert insights from the heart of the Middle East and its global implications.
Follow along with our ongoing updates, which began on Monday, April 7, for the latest developments and in-depth analysis.

As of Monday, April 6, at 08:15 GMT, a breakdown of confirmed casualties has been compiled for countries affected by recent attacks. However, due to the fluid nature of the situation, these numbers are subject to revision as further details emerge.