US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Iranian state media has confirmed that the Khorramabad airport, situated in the country’s western region, has been subjected to a joint US-Israeli air raid.

Reports from Iranian state media indicate that a recent wave of US-Israeli airstrikes targeting residential areas in Alborz province resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives, with two minors among the fatalities.

Authorities have issued a directive for citizens to seek refuge in the nearest secure location, urging them to remain composed in the face of unfolding developments. Further updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.

Reports are emerging of intermittent air defence system activations following a fresh wave of strikes.
A recent assault occurred in the vicinity of our Tehran bureau, though details about the intended target remain unclear.
Some unverified sources suggest the target may have been a research facility focused on aerial studies, but we cannot verify this information independently.
This development comes as the United States and Israel escalate their campaign against Iranian infrastructure, with Israel issuing warnings about potential strikes on the country’s rail network.

In a recent escalation, Hezbollah’s militants claim to have unleashed a barrage of rockets on the Israeli towns of Shlomi and Even Menachem in the north, sparking a fresh wave of tensions in the region.
The militant organization also asserts that its fighters successfully engaged two Israeli helicopters patrolling over the Lebanese town of Biyyadah, employing surface-to-air missiles to compel the aircraft to withdraw from Lebanese airspace.

President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has expressed his unyielding dedication to the country, stating that over 14 million Iranians have demonstrated their willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their homeland. In a recent post on X, he declared, “I have already given my life for Iran, and I am resolute in my determination to continue doing so.” The ongoing conflict, which began on February 24, has seen Israel conduct high-profile targeted killings, including those of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, a prominent figure in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The human toll of the war has been staggering, with at least 2,076 fatalities and 26,500 injuries reported in Iran.

A series of overnight blasts have shaken Tehran, as the US and Israel expand their military campaign in Iran. The strikes, which have intensified in recent hours, have resulted in significant damage near Mehrabad airport, with multiple cities, including Shiraz and Isfahan, also coming under attack. Eyewitness accounts suggest a rising toll of casualties, with residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure bearing the brunt of the assault.

As concerns grow over the potential for further attacks, Israel has issued a public advisory urging civilians to steer clear of railways, fueling speculation that transportation networks may be the next target. Iranian officials have issued a stern warning, cautioning that any continued aggression will be met with a “devastating” counterattack.

Marieke de Hoon, an expert in international criminal law at the University of Amsterdam, has cautioned that US-Israeli attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure could be considered war crimes, in an interview with Al Jazeera. According to de Hoon, the International Criminal Court has established a precedent that any potential military advantage from targeting civilian objectives must be weighed against the risk of harm to non-combatants. She noted that the ICC has set a high bar for justifying such attacks, requiring a significant contribution to military operations. De Hoon also highlighted the significance of the rhetoric employed by US and Israeli leaders, pointing out that President Donald Trump’s threat to “bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages” implies a willingness to target civilians, which would constitute a crime against humanity.

Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Toutounji, has issued a heartfelt appeal to Gulf nations to step in and prevent a looming disaster as the US president’s deadline for a new agreement draws near. The looming threat of attacks on civilian infrastructure has heightened tensions, prompting Toutounji to implore regional powers to utilize their influence to avert a catastrophic outcome.

A trio of individuals has been left injured in Nahariya, a city in northern Israel, following a series of attacks carried out by Hezbollah. According to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service, the wounded were treated at the scene. In response to the incident, Israeli military units dispatched search-and-rescue teams to a location in northern Israel where reports of an explosion had been received.