US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A senior Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has sounded the alarm on President Trump’s pledge to unleash devastating attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, labeling it a chilling escalation of his presidency’s most egregious threats.
In a scathing essay posted on his website, Senator Chris Murphy condemned Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, which demands the country open the Strait of Hormuz, as a stark reminder of the president’s willingness to disregard international law.
Murphy, a vocal critic of Trump’s foreign policy, emphasized that the president’s plan to target Iran’s energy facilities and bridges would result in the deaths of tens of thousands of innocent civilians who rely on these critical infrastructure for their livelihoods.
“That’s a clear-cut war crime,” Murphy declared, urging those around Trump to intervene and prevent such atrocities from occurring, and calling on the public to speak out in opposition to such actions.

In the predominantly Christian neighborhood of Ain Saadeh, east of Beirut, a devastating blast ripped through a building on Sunday evening, claiming the lives of three individuals. Georges, a 44-year-old resident, had just answered a phone call in his kitchen when the explosion shook the structure behind him. The Lebanese Ministry of Health confirmed that Pierre Moawad, a member of the Lebanese Forces, a Christian party opposed to Hezbollah, along with his wife Flavia and their friend Roula Mattar, perished in the attack.

The victims of Israel’s aggression in Lebanon have predominantly been Shia Muslims, including those not affiliated with the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. However, on Sunday, Christians and Sudanese nationals also fell victim to Israeli airstrikes, marking one of the most violent days in Lebanon since the US-Israel conflict with Iran escalated in early March.

A stark warning has been issued by US Senator Chris Murphy, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, cautioning that Americans must remain vigilant when their president threatens to engage in war crimes. In a scathing critique, Murphy targeted President Donald Trump’s ultimatum to Iran, which he deemed the most egregious under Trump’s presidency.

A Filipino national residing in Israel’s coastal city of Haifa has tragically lost her life in a devastating missile attack on Sunday, according to an official statement from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.
The Foreign Ministry revealed that the woman was among four fatalities, including her Israeli spouse and elderly in-laws, who perished in the assault on a residential building in Haifa.
In a compassionate gesture, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv has been in close contact with the bereaved family, offering emotional support and logistical assistance, including facilitating the swift repatriation of the deceased woman’s remains despite the challenging travel conditions in the region.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has also extended its condolences to the family and is providing them with necessary aid during this trying period.
The missile strike, attributed by Israeli media to an Iranian attack, resulted in the loss of four lives after a residential building was hit late on Sunday, prompting an extensive search-and-rescue operation that lasted for hours.

In a bid to stabilize the country’s energy needs, South Korea’s presidential chief of staff, Kang Hoon-shik, is scheduled to embark on a diplomatic mission to Kazakhstan, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. The trip aims to secure essential crude oil and naphtha supplies, which have been disrupted by recent shipping complications through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Lee Jae Myung is expected to convene with leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties to explore measures to cushion the economic impact of these disruptions on the nation.

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for China to rapidly advance its plans and build a cutting-edge energy system to safeguard the country’s energy stability, as the global economy reels from the aftermath of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran. The move has triggered a surge in fuel prices, prompting Xi to stress the significance of harnessing China’s vast hydropower resources. In a statement carried by state television CCTV, Xi also underscored the importance of expanding nuclear power in a controlled and secure manner. According to Xi, the Communist Party Central Committee has demonstrated a deep understanding of the evolving global energy landscape and has taken decisive action to implement a comprehensive new energy security strategy.

The Iranian Red Crescent Society has launched a comprehensive rescue and relief operation in Tehran, responding to the aftermath of another US-Israeli air strike. According to a recent post on X, the strike has resulted in a residential area being directly targeted. A distressing video accompanying the statement on X captures the harrowing scenes of rescue workers navigating through the rubble of destroyed buildings and providing critical assistance to injured civilians.

A warning has been issued for residents to seek immediate shelter, with air raid sirens blaring out following reports of fresh incoming fire. The Bahrain Interior Ministry has urged citizens to remain composed and proceed to the nearest safe haven. The Gulf nation, a key US ally, has faced a barrage of missile and drone attacks from Iran since hostilities commenced in February.

In a bold rebuke, a senior advisor to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a stark ultimatum to former US President Donald Trump, echoing his own combative rhetoric. Mahdi Mohammadi, a national security expert, took to X to issue the warning, stating that Trump has merely 20 hours left to comply with Iran’s demands or face severe repercussions. According to Mohammadi, Iran has emerged victorious from the conflict and will only accept a resolution that solidifies its gains and establishes a new regional security framework. Trump had given Iran a deadline of 8pm Eastern Time on Tuesday (00:00 GMT, Wednesday) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or risk an escalated US military response.

The UAE Defence Ministry has confirmed that its air defence systems are presently engaged in intercepting missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran. According to a statement posted on X, the ministry revealed that the kingdom’s air defence systems are actively countering missile and drone threats.