US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a strongly worded rebuke, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry denounced Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s unauthorized entry into the revered Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, which was facilitated by Israeli occupation forces.

In a somber announcement, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus revealed that a contractor supporting the UN agency in Gaza was tragically killed during a security incident, leaving the organization deeply saddened.
As a result of this incident, all medical evacuations scheduled for today via the Rafah crossing to Egypt have been put on hold, pending further notice. This decision was made in accordance with the organization’s protocols for ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
Gaza’s Ministry of Health has documented a staggering 1,700-plus fatalities among healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, since October 2023, highlighting the dire situation faced by medical personnel in the region.

According to CBS, a US news organization, a recent Iranian drone attack on the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait resulted in 15 American personnel being wounded, as confirmed by two US officials. The report indicates that the majority of those affected have already resumed their duties.

Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, weighed in on the US-Iran negotiations and the looming deadline set by Trump. We spoke with him about whether Iran has the time or incentive to reach a comprehensive deal. Here’s what he had to say:

“The Iranians have already responded to the US proposal with their own counteroffer, which Trump has publicly reacted to, albeit in a limited capacity. It remains to be seen whether he will accept it or use it as a starting point for further negotiations.
“However, the US’s proposal itself has been met with rejection, and this shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. The history of US and Israeli actions in Gaza and Lebanon, where ‘ceasefires’ were consistently broken and turned into one-sided truces, is a telling precedent. In these instances, the US or Israel used the temporary lull to regroup and relaunch their military campaigns.
“It’s this pattern that has led the Iranians to reject the US proposal, which demands Iran surrender its leverage in the first phase, only to have the US reciprocate in a second phase that never materialized. We’ve seen this scenario play out in Gaza and Lebanon, and it’s clear that the Iranians are not motivated to accept a similar deal. Whether the US will accept the Iranian counteroffer is a separate matter altogether.”

Iran has presented a revised set of 10 key demands in response to the US’s 15-point proposal, a significant shift from the initial 5-point plan. The new points focus on the removal of sanctions, a mutually beneficial agreement on uranium enrichment, and a long-standing discussion that predates the current conflict. This indicates that the proposals are not being made under duress, but rather as a genuine effort to find common ground. Additionally, Iran is seeking a protocol to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as compensation for damages incurred during the war, which would involve extracting fees from shipping vessels. The country’s primary objective is a permanent end to the conflict, encompassing all fronts and regions, including Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other allies. Iran remains resolute in its stance, refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations unless the US demonstrates a willingness to accept, at least in principle, the majority of these demands.

According to CBS, a US news organization, a recent Iranian drone attack on the Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait resulted in injuries to 15 American personnel. This information was confirmed by two US officials, who spoke to CBS.

In a swift response to a potential threat, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that four ballistic missiles were successfully intercepted in the eastern region, though specifics on the incident remain scarce. This disclosure followed closely on the heels of a warning issued by the National Early Warning Platform, which alerted authorities to a potential danger in the Eastern Province via the Saudi Civil Defence.

Following an official alert, residents of Bahrain are being directed to swiftly relocate to the closest safe location as precautionary measures are put in place.

Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI) has denounced a US-Israeli airstrike that struck a uranium processing plant near Ardakan in the country’s Yazd province, where yellowcake is produced, a crucial component in the nuclear fuel production process.

A statement released by the Iranian military through the Fars news agency revealed that four of its officers lost their lives in a fierce battle with US warplanes in the Mahyar region of Isfahan province yesterday. The officers were involved in a high-stakes operation to repel an incursion by enemy fighter jets, helicopters, armed drones, and support aircraft.