US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Donald Jensen, a seasoned US diplomat, has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, citing the unprecedented ferocity of President Trump’s recent threats against the Iranian nation.
“The situation is deeply unsettling,” Jensen stated in an interview with Al Jazeera. “While it’s highly unlikely that any country could eradicate Iran’s rich cultural heritage, the prospect of a US-led assault on the country’s critical infrastructure, particularly its power grid, has grown significantly in the past few hours.”
Jensen pointed out that the US public’s strong opposition to war has created a pressing question: where is the pressure on Trump coming from? He suggested that it may be emanating from Trump’s own mental pressure to fulfill the ambitious objectives he set for the conflict, including dismantling Iran’s nuclear programme.
“It remains uncertain whether Trump will be able to achieve these goals, despite the undeniable capability of the US to disable a nation’s power grid,” Jensen noted. “What we’re witnessing here is a stark demonstration of the limitations of American power in the region, and this reality must now be taken into account.”

Prime Minister Mark Carney has cautioned that any parties participating in the US-Israel conflict against Iran must adhere to international norms, specifically refraining from strikes against non-combatant populations and their infrastructure.

In a scathing rebuke, Abbas Akhoundi, Iran’s former minister for roads and urban development, has publicly denounced the actions of individuals residing in the White House, labeling them as a destructive force undermining Iran’s infrastructure.

Akhoundi expressed his frustration with the ongoing conflict, highlighting the immense challenges involved in constructing and maintaining critical infrastructure. During an interview with Al Jazeera, he sharply criticized Israel’s warning to civilians to steer clear of trains and railway stations, describing such tactics as a blatant war crime.

He also challenged Israel’s assertion that buildings hit in recent airstrikes, including educational institutions and key facilities, were legitimate targets of the IRGC.

Speaking at the UN Security Council ahead of a pivotal vote on a resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain’s foreign minister Abdullatif Bin Rashid Al Zayani emphasized the gravity of recent events impacting the strategic Gulf waterway, which is responsible for transporting one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies.
The Gulf Cooperation Council member states, Al Zayani pointed out, are the primary suppliers of global energy resources. Consequently, the security of the Strait of Hormuz is a collective international concern, he stated.
In a clear and forceful declaration, Al Zayani asserted that Iran has no legitimate authority to restrict navigation through the waterway or deny access to these vital resources, which are essential for human survival.

In a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif voiced his support for Saudi Arabia following a surprise attack on its Jubail industrial complex. This assault occurred mere hours after an Israeli operation struck Iran’s largest petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh, significantly escalating the conflict. Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering commitment to Saudi Arabia, stating that the two nations stand united in the face of the crisis. Meanwhile, MBS expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s efforts in attempting to mitigate the escalating regional security situation. It is worth noting that Pakistan and Saudi Arabia had previously signed a mutual defence agreement last year.

In a recent statement, Kuwait’s Defence Ministry spokesperson confirmed that the country successfully countered 17 drone attacks within the past 24 hours, with no reported damage or casualties resulting from the incidents.

In a defiant statement, Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s first vice president, countered US President Trump’s aggressive social media post, warning that Iran’s rich history has consistently outlasted the “misconceptions” of its adversaries for millennia.

A fresh barrage of missiles originating from Iran has been tracked by Israel’s military, marking the second reported missile attack in a span of less than 30 minutes.

A proposed resolution at the UN Security Council has been thwarted by vetoes from China and Russia, effectively rendering it unsuccessful.

Speaking on behalf of Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan at the United Nations Security Council, the countries’ foreign minister expressed disappointment with the council’s inaction on a pressing issue. He stated that the council had fallen short of its duties in addressing a serious situation that necessitated swift and decisive measures. The minister lamented that the draft resolution presented to the council had not been adopted, and that this failure would have far-reaching consequences for regional stability. He emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway that, according to international law, should be free from obstruction by any nation.