US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A daring aerial assault by Iranian drones and their affiliated militant groups has left Kuwait International Airport reeling, with fuel storage facilities being the primary targets of the brazen attack. According to Abdullah Al-Rajhi, spokesperson for the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the assault led to a massive fire engulfing the area. Fortunately, emergency responders are on the scene, and preliminary assessments indicate that the damage is largely confined to property, with no reported human casualties.

A flurry of Israeli airstrikes has ravaged the southern Beirut region in the past few hours, leaving a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The first strike, reportedly a targeted operation, hit a vehicle traveling along the highway near Khalde, resulting in the fatalities of its two occupants. The incident occurred mere minutes before a series of three deafening explosions shook the city, attributed to Israeli warships targeting the Jnah area. The aftermath was chaotic, with numerous vehicles ablaze and a staggering death toll of five, accompanied by at least 21 injuries. In a subsequent statement, the Israeli military claimed responsibility for targeting a high-ranking Hezbollah operative in Beirut, but eyewitness accounts from first responders paint a grim picture of civilian casualties, including displaced individuals taking shelter in a nearby school. This stark reality underscores the devastating impact of Israeli military operations on the civilian population, even when precision strikes are claimed.

Following an incident attributed to Iranian aggression, Bahrain’s civil defence units are actively working to contain a blaze at a privately-owned facility. According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, emergency responders are on the scene, taking necessary precautions to ensure the situation is brought under control.

In a recent interview with Fox News, US Secretary of State Rubio expressed his reservations about the US’s alliance with NATO, hinting at a potential reevaluation of their partnership once the conflict with Iran has been resolved.
Rubio emphasized that the US will need to reassess its relationship with NATO after the war, citing concerns about the alliance’s value to the country. According to Rubio, this decision ultimately rests with President Trump.
Rubio’s comments come amidst ongoing tensions between the US and its NATO partners, who have been criticized by President Trump for not joining the US and Israel in their military campaign against Iran.

In a rare televised address, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the nation later today, detailing his government’s stance on the escalating Middle East crisis. The prime minister is scheduled to speak at 7pm Canberra time (08:00 GMT), providing insight into the country’s response to the ongoing conflict.
Earlier this week, Albanese expressed his desire for greater clarity from the US on the objectives of the war against Iran. Concurrently, he announced a temporary reduction in fuel tax to alleviate the financial strain on motorists. According to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the prolonged conflict is likely to have a significant economic impact on Australia. Chalmers emphasized that the country is not a participant in the war, yet its citizens are bearing the brunt of its effects at the petrol pump and beyond.

Breaking news from Al Jazeera Arabic indicates that a series of explosions has shaken central Tehran, prompting the activation of the city’s air defence systems.

The US Central Command has issued a statement refuting allegations made by The New York Times, which had uncovered evidence suggesting a US-made PrSM missile was used in a devastating attack on a sports complex and residential area in Lamerd on February 28.

According to CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins, the military conducted a thorough investigation into the incident and concluded that the accusations were entirely unfounded. Hawkins maintained that US forces did not launch any strikes in Lamerd during the initial stages of the conflict and disputed the authenticity of videos depicting the attack. He pointed out that the munition shown in the footage appears to be significantly longer than the 13-foot PrSM, with dimensions more consistent with an Iranian Hoveyzeh cruise missile.

The New York Times had described the PrSM, or Precision Strike Missile, as a cutting-edge, untested combat weapon designed to detonate above its target and disperse small tungsten pellets. Iran’s Fars news agency reported that the attack on the Lamerd gymnasium resulted in the loss of 15 lives, with children present at the time of the incident.

According to the United Kingdom’s Maritime Trade Operations agency, a recent incident occurred approximately 17 nautical miles (31.84km) north of Doha, the Qatari capital, where a tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile.
The incident resulted in damage to the vessel’s hull above the waterline, yet all crew members were accounted for and unharmed, as confirmed by a company security officer cited by UKMTO.
Fortunately, the agency reported that there was no environmental consequence stemming from the attack.

A significant increase in Japan’s Nikkei share average has been observed, with a nearly 4 percent rise driven by optimism surrounding a potential decrease in tensions in the Middle East following Trump’s statement that the conflict with Iran could subside within two to three weeks. The Nikkei 225 index surged 3.87 percent to 53,039.72 by 01:34 GMT, marking a strong start to April after the benchmark suffered its worst month in March since the 2008 global financial crisis. The Topix index also experienced a notable gain, increasing 3.67 percent to 3,626.33. In South Korea, the KOSPI index traded at a higher level, rising 6.26 percent or 316.27 points to 5,368.73 as of 02:15 GMT. The Straits Times Index in Singapore also saw a 1.7 percent increase, rising 82.89 points to 4,968.34 during the same period.

In a statement published on X, the US Central Command confirmed its military units had launched precision-guided strikes against key underground Iranian military installations situated deep within the country’s borders. The operation, according to CENTCOM, is designed to significantly curtail Iran’s capacity to exert influence beyond its national borders.