US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a devastating escalation of the conflict, Iran’s healthcare sector has suffered a significant blow, with a century-old research hub coming under attack. The Pasteur Institute of Iran, a revered institution with a rich history, was reportedly targeted in the assault.
According to the Iranian Red Crescent, a staggering 316 medical facilities have been either severely damaged or completely destroyed since the war began. This alarming figure includes a range of critical healthcare and medical service establishments.
Among the facilities that have been targeted are the Tovafogh-e Darou Pharmaceutical Research and Production Institute in western Tehran province, Gandhi Hospital in the capital city, and Farabi Hospital and Medical Centre in Kermanshah, a region in western Iran.

A mounting threat of widespread attacks on Iran’s essential civilian infrastructure, including power and desalination facilities, has sparked intense criticism from experts and human rights organizations. This escalation, which would add to the already substantial number of civilian sites affected in the ongoing conflict, has been met with fierce condemnation. According to estimates, over 113,000 civilian sites have been targeted in the war so far.

Former US Ambassador-at-Large for War Crimes Issues Stephen J Rapp has unequivocally stated that any attacks on desalination plants would constitute a clear war crime, leaving little room for doubt. The Council on American-Islamic Relations has called on Congress to halt funding for military operations that could further escalate the conflict and to launch an investigation into potential war crimes committed by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The recent US-Israeli military actions in Iran coincide with Israel’s declared intention to destroy homes near the border in southern Lebanon. Medical Aid for Palestinians has accused Israel of employing a similar strategy to that used in Gaza, where the Israeli military has forcibly displaced a significant portion of the population.

The UAE Ministry of Defence has issued a statement on social media platform X, revealing that its air defence systems have successfully neutralised 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones.
According to the ministry’s latest update, a total of 2,038 drones, 19 cruise missiles, and 457 ballistic missiles have been intercepted since the commencement of the conflict.

In a recent address during his visit to South Korea, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasized the futility of military action in resolving the complex issue of Iran’s nuclear program.

Macron cautioned that without a framework for diplomatic and technical negotiations, the situation could rapidly escalate within a short period, whether it be a few months or a few years.

The French leader also expressed skepticism regarding a proposed military operation aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz, deeming it an impractical and perilous endeavor.

According to Macron, such an operation would be excessively time-consuming and would put any forces attempting to traverse the strait at significant risk of attack from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, who possess substantial resources, including ballistic missiles and other formidable assets.

A deputy governor in Iran’s Khuzestan province has confirmed a series of incidents in the region, with reports of strikes emerging from three distinct areas.
The affected locations include Minu Island, where multiple strikes were documented, as well as Khorramshahr, where two incidents occurred, and Abadan, where two strikes accompanied by explosions were reported.
Fortunately, the official stated, there have been no reported casualties or fatalities resulting from these events.

An expert’s assessment of Trump’s recent speech reveals a potentially volatile scenario, as the US president’s characterization of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations as “really strong allies” in tandem with Israel raises concerns about the region’s stability. According to Sultan Barakat, a professor of public policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, this alignment sends a disturbing message to Iran that the GCC states are now coordinating with the US on its military actions against the country, despite the fact that these nations were not consulted on the conflict and were drawn into it as a result of Trump’s decisions.

In a recent update, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Brad Cooper underscored the US military’s advancements in Iran, marking five weeks since the commencement of operations. According to CENTCOM’s official post on X, Cooper expressed confidence in the campaign’s progress, stating that Iran’s naval capabilities are currently inactive, its aircraft grounded, and its air and missile defense systems significantly impaired. This assessment echoes the long-standing assertion by US officials that the operations have severely crippled Iran’s military prowess. However, independent expert Andreas Krieg cautioned that Iran’s military capabilities remain substantial, boasting some of its most advanced weaponry.

In a recent statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized the valued position of Iranian expatriates within the country, assuring them of the government’s dedication to their well-being and rights.
The UAE, home to an estimated half a million Iranians in Dubai, reiterated its commitment to maintaining a secure and stable environment governed by the rule of law, safeguarding the rights of all residents, and upholding its core values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
This declaration comes on the heels of Emirati airlines’ announcement yesterday, which imposed restrictions on Iranian nationals, limiting their entry or transit through Emirati airports, with limited exceptions.

According to a report from Israel’s Channel 12, a series of rocket attacks has prompted the activation of alarm systems in various areas of the Upper Galilee.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has asserted that its recent assault on Gulf facilities linked to the US is a deliberate warning.
According to a statement disseminated by Iranian media outlets, the IRGC purportedly targeted steel production facilities in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and aluminum processing facilities in Bahrain.
The statement emphasized that these attacks serve as a warning, cautioning that any future assault on Iranian industries will prompt a more severe response, specifically targeting the main infrastructure of the occupying regime and US economic interests in the region.
The IRGC has repeatedly threatened to strike US-linked or owned infrastructure in the Gulf since the commencement of the conflict.