US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Iran’s ambassador to Kuwait, Mohammad Toutounji, has issued a plea to Gulf nations to take action as the US president’s deadline for a new agreement approaches, casting a shadow of potential attacks on civilian targets. In a bid to avert a catastrophic outcome, Toutounji has called upon regional powers to utilize their influence, cautioning that unchecked escalation could have far-reaching and disastrous consequences.

A trio of individuals sustained injuries in Nahariya, a city in northern Israel, as a result of alleged attacks by Hezbollah, according to Magen David Adom, the country’s leading ambulance service. Concurrently, the Israeli Defense Forces dispatched search and rescue teams to a location in the north where reports of a strike had been circulating.

According to Marieke de Hoon, an assistant professor of international criminal law at the University of Amsterdam, US-Israeli strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure may be considered war crimes. In an interview with Al Jazeera, de Hoon highlighted that the distinction between military and civilian targets is crucial in determining the legitimacy of such attacks.

While there may be exceptions, de Hoon emphasized that the threshold for justifying attacks on civilian objectives, such as bridges and power plants, is extremely high. The professor pointed to the International Criminal Court’s recent decision to issue arrest warrants for Russian leaders over war crimes in Ukraine, citing the precedence of possible civilian harm over any anticipated military advantage.

De Hoon also drew attention to the rhetoric employed by US and Israeli officials, particularly US President Donald Trump’s threat to “bomb Iran back to the Stone Ages” unless it agrees to a deal. The professor argued that such language implies an attack on the civilian population, which would qualify as a crime against humanity.

A series of intense explosions rocked the Iranian capital of Tehran in the early hours of the morning, as a surge in US and Israeli airstrikes across the country left a trail of destruction in its wake. The bombardment, which also hit major cities such as Shiraz and Isfahan, has resulted in reported casualties and widespread damage to residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
The Israeli government has issued a warning to civilians to steer clear of railways, fueling concerns that transportation networks may soon be targeted. Iranian officials have issued a stark warning, threatening “devastating” retaliation if the airstrikes continue.

In a recent statement on X, President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran expressed his unwavering commitment to the country, asserting that he, along with over 14 million courageous Iranians, is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their homeland. The President’s declaration echoes his own personal experience, as he has already dedicated his life to the service of Iran and intends to continue doing so. This resolve comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions, marked by Israel’s targeted killings of prominent figures, including the former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani, the influential secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The conflict, which began on February 24, has already resulted in devastating losses, with at least 2,076 fatalities and 26,500 injuries reported in Iran.

In a recent escalation, Hezbollah’s combatants claim to have unleashed a dual assault on the Israeli towns of Shlomi and Even Menachem in the north, employing a barrage of rockets.
According to the group, its fighters also launched a surface-to-air missile strike against two Israeli helicopters in the Lebanese town of Biyyadah, prompting the aircraft to withdraw from Lebanese airspace.

Reports from Al Jazeera Arabic indicate that warning sirens have been triggered in Aqaba, a major port city in Jordan, and intense sonic booms are echoing through the area. Our team is working to gather further insights into the situation, and updates will be shared as more information becomes available.

Reports from the Mehr news agency indicate that the number of fatalities has increased to nine following an Israeli air assault on a residential area in Shahriar, a district located in the western part of Tehran province.

A growing chorus of US lawmakers is pushing for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to the US Constitution, which enables the transfer of presidential power in cases where the incumbent is unable to perform their duties. Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has joined the call for Trump’s removal, citing his escalating rhetoric and alleged war crimes targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran. Ansari’s statement on X reads: “In a span of just 48 hours, Trump’s inflammatory remarks have crossed every conceivable boundary.” Fellow lawmakers, including Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, have echoed Ansari’s sentiments, with Omar labeling Trump an “unhinged lunatic” who must be removed from office. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico also weighed in, urging Congress and the Cabinet to take action under the 25th Amendment. Former Republican Congressman Joe Walsh of Illinois echoed the call, stating that Trump will forever be a stain on the country and the world. Meanwhile, Democratic Senate member Chris Murphy posted on X, suggesting that if he were part of Trump’s Cabinet, he would spend Easter consulting constitutional lawyers about the 25th Amendment, describing Trump’s actions as “completely, utterly unhinged” and warning that thousands more lives could be lost.

Reports from local sources indicate that a minimum of 15 individuals have lost their lives in a series of US-Israeli strikes that unfolded across Iran during the early hours of the morning.
According to eyewitness accounts and information provided by Mehr news agency, a total of six lifeless bodies have been extracted from the debris of buildings in the city of Pardis, situated in the eastern outskirts of Tehran, Iran’s capital.
Local authorities confirmed that nine fatalities resulted from an Israeli aerial assault targeting a residential area in Shahriar, a city located in the western region of Tehran province.