US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

The Lebanese militant organization has announced that its combatants carried out a series of assaults on the Kiryat Shmona settlement in northern Israel, employing rocket salvos, as well as separate attacks on the Metula and Kfar Yuval settlements.
Hezbollah further claims that its fighters engaged an Israeli military contingent situated east of the Khiam detention facility in southern Lebanon, utilizing “suitable ordnance”.

Reports from the Saudi Ministry of Defense indicate that a significant number of ballistic missiles were intercepted in the country’s eastern region earlier today.
The eastern region is a vital hub for Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, accounting for 70 percent of its oil facilities. Debris from the intercepted missiles scattered near oil fields and farther afield.
In response to the heightened alert, the King Fahad Causeway Authority temporarily suspended operations, citing security concerns in the eastern area.
The causeway is a critical transportation link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, underscoring its strategic importance. Just days ago, Iranian media published a list of 10 regional bridges that could be targeted, with the King Fahad bridge and the Sheikh Jaber Causeway in Kuwait prominently featured.
This latest development exemplifies the escalating tit-for-tat dynamics at play in the ongoing conflict. As Iran faces strikes from Israeli and American forces, it has retaliated against Gulf states, which have borne the brunt of the conflict. This morning, Bahrain and the UAE sounded multiple alarms, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region.

Reports are emerging from Aqaba, Jordan’s scenic coastal metropolis, where ear-piercing siren alerts have been triggered, accompanied by the unmistakable resonance of interception explosions. Our Al Jazeera Arabic correspondents are on the ground, gathering insights into this unfolding situation.

Despite Tehran’s assertions that direct negotiations with the US are off the table, diplomatic channels remain active, albeit indirectly. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has engaged in phone conversations with counterparts in the region and beyond, sparking speculation that these efforts may be aimed at easing tensions. However, public statements from both sides suggest a continued chasm, with no indication of a shift towards compromise. Meanwhile, proposals from the US and Iran, mediated by countries like Pakistan, have yet to yield tangible results, underscoring the deep-seated divisions between the two nations.

Deepening its ground incursion into Lebanon, the Israeli military has asserted that it has taken out Hezbollah combatants in a mosque situated in southern Lebanon, though the precise location remains undisclosed. The slain fighters allegedly belonged to an antitank missile unit that had taken up position within the mosque. So far, Hezbollah has refrained from commenting on the reported losses among its ranks.

A recent Israeli airstrike on a residential area in Shahriar, located in the western part of Tehran province, has resulted in a total of nine confirmed fatalities, as per information relayed by the Mehr news agency.

A growing chorus of US lawmakers is calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution, which allows for the transfer of presidential power in cases where the head of state is unable to serve. Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has joined the ranks of those demanding Trump’s removal, citing his escalating rhetoric and threats against civilian infrastructure in Iran. In a scathing X post, Ansari condemned Trump’s actions, stating that in the past 48 hours, his language has crossed all boundaries. Fellow Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota echoed Ansari’s sentiments, describing Trump as “an unhinged lunatic” who must be removed from office. New Mexico’s Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury also weighed in, urging Congress and the Cabinet to take action under the 25th Amendment. Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh of Illinois echoed the call, labeling Trump a “stain on this country and the world.” Meanwhile, Democratic Senate member Chris Murphy posted on X, warning that if he were part of Trump’s Cabinet, he would spend Easter consulting constitutional lawyers about the 25th Amendment, describing Trump’s actions as “completely, utterly unhinged” and potentially deadly.

A fatal blow was dealt to the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) when their 45th Brigade headquarters in Iraq’s Anbar province was targeted in a strike, resulting in the loss of one of their own members.

Reports from local media outlets indicate that a minimum of 15 fatalities have resulted from US-Israeli airstrikes that took place in Iran during the early hours of the morning.

Mehr news agency, a semi-official Iranian news source, has confirmed that six individuals have been retrieved from beneath the rubble of damaged structures in Pardis, a city situated to the east of Tehran.

According to local authorities, nine people lost their lives in an Israeli aerial assault on a residential area in Shahriar, a district located in the western part of Tehran province.

Reports from Israeli media indicate that a missile targeting the southern port city of Eilat was successfully intercepted by the military, as eyewitnesses and authorities confirmed multiple missile impact sites scattered throughout central Israel in the early hours of the day.