US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

According to two Pakistani officials privy to the negotiations, the process of facilitating dialogue between the United States and Iran remains active, despite escalating military strikes against Iran and an impending deadline imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Reports are emerging of air raid sirens blaring across northern and southern Israel in response to a coordinated missile and drone assault allegedly perpetrated by Iranian and Hezbollah forces. Israeli news outlet Arutz Sheva has confirmed that a missile originating from Iran was successfully intercepted en route to the Negev region in southern Israel. As of now, no fatalities have been reported.

The US president’s latest statement has crossed a perilous threshold, employing language that surpasses even his own history of aggressive rhetoric. This escalation is not merely a threat to Iran’s infrastructure, but a dire warning to the very fabric of its society. Those familiar with Iran’s vastness and resilience are well aware that a comprehensive assault would necessitate an enormous display of military might.

In a stark departure from his previous vow to target power plants, bridges, and energy sites, Trump has now framed Iran’s situation as an existential threat. This ominous shift in tone was preceded by a tweet on Truth Social, where he ominously declared, “A whole civilisation will perish tonight.” Furthermore, he conveyed a sense of inevitability, stating, “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” This sentiment has sparked concerns that the US president may be absolving himself of responsibility, implying that he is powerless to prevent the impending catastrophe, should Iran choose to disregard the 8pm [00:00 GMT] deadline for opening the Strait of Hormuz.

In a scathing rebuke, the outspoken former US congresswoman, who had previously been a vocal supporter of Trump in the House of Representatives, has publicly denounced the US president’s latest inflammatory remarks targeting Iran. Taylor Greene took to X to express her outrage, stating, “Not a single bomb has fallen on America, yet we’re contemplating the destruction of an entire civilization – a notion that’s both morally reprehensible and utterly insane.” She also urged the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove Trump from office, a call echoed by Democratic Party lawmakers who have been increasingly critical of the president’s threats to target Iran’s critical infrastructure, including bridges, power plants, and other civilian assets, which would constitute war crimes.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that two French nationals, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who had been imprisoned in Iran for over three years, are now free to leave the country. According to Macron, Kohler and Paris, who had been accused of spying charges that their families disputed, are currently en route back to France. Macron expressed gratitude to the Omani authorities for facilitating their release. The two individuals were initially detained in May 2022 while visiting Iran, prompting France to condemn their imprisonment as unjustified and baseless. Following their release from prison late last year, Kohler and Paris had been residing in French diplomatic premises in Tehran.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu made a televised statement, revealing that the Israeli military had carried out a series of precision strikes against strategic targets in Iran, including key railway lines and bridges. According to Netanyahu, these targets were allegedly being utilized by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a separate claim, he also stated that the Israeli military had successfully neutralized a fleet of transport aircraft and dozens of helicopters the previous day, which he alleged were also being employed by the IRGC, although he did not provide any supporting evidence for these assertions.

According to David Des Roches, a seasoned US Defense Department veteran, President Trump’s approach to Iran is marked by a seesawing pattern, veering wildly between a willingness to engage in talks and a vow to annihilate the country.
Des Roches, in an interview with Al Jazeera, observed that Iran’s actions demonstrate a logical response to an impossible situation.
“The Iranian reaction, Des Roches pointed out, is not aimed at the forces responsible for the aggression, but rather at civilian populations and merchant vessels in international waters, which are neither combatants nor combat zones.”

The number of fatalities in Lebanon has surged to 1,530 following a series of Israeli strikes that began on March 2, as per the latest statistics released by Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

Amidst the international spotlight on the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, the Israeli military and settler groups have been perpetuating violence throughout the occupied West Bank. According to reports from the Wafa news agency, several incidents have been documented, highlighting the ongoing nature of this situation.

In a stern warning, Pakistan’s military leaders have cautioned that unprovoked attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure are jeopardizing a fragile peace process in the Middle East. The warning was issued during the 274th Corps Commanders’ Conference in Rawalpindi, the first since December 2025, where Field Marshal Asim Munir condemned recent strikes on Saudi petrochemical and industrial facilities as unwarranted provocations that undermine regional mediation efforts.

Munir, a key facilitator of diplomatic efforts between the US, Iran, Turkiye, and Egypt, has been in close communication with US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in recent days. According to the military’s media wing, the conference emphasized that while Riyadh has demonstrated remarkable restraint in the face of severe provocations, continued attacks pose a significant threat to regional stability.

Pakistan’s military leadership is positioning the country as a crucial “Regional Security Stabiliser,” echoing calls for de-escalation and constructive engagement across the Gulf.