US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Under mounting pressure from journalists to clarify his warnings against targeting Iran’s civilian sites, Trump revealed that the US has a military strategy to cripple the country’s infrastructure within a tight timeframe. According to Trump, all of Iran’s bridges will be rendered inoperable by midnight on Wednesday (04:00 GMT), a mere four hours after the 8pm ET (00:00 GMT) deadline to fully restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

“We possess a comprehensive plan, thanks to the unparalleled might of our military, which will see every bridge in Iran reduced to rubble by 12 o’clock tomorrow night,” Trump stated. “Furthermore, every power plant in the country will be forced out of commission – either through catastrophic failure or deliberate destruction – by the same deadline, leaving them irreparably damaged and beyond repair.”

Trump emphasized that this devastating sequence of events could unfold within a four-hour window, but stressed that the US would prefer to avoid such a scenario. As previously reported, Trump had set a Tuesday evening deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply would result in severe consequences.

At a recent press conference, US President Trump expressed his discontent with NATO and several key US allies, asserting that they have failed to provide sufficient assistance in the conflict with Iran. He reiterated his long-standing criticism of NATO, labeling it ineffective, and also specifically targeted Australia, Japan, and South Korea, stating that they did not offer the necessary support.

Amid Iran’s insistence on a definitive end to hostilities rather than a temporary ceasefire, Paul Musgrave, a Georgetown University in Qatar associate professor, suggests that a brief pause in the conflict – lasting either 48 or 72 hours – might facilitate negotiations.
However, Musgrave notes that recent major attacks and President Trump’s weekend warning to Iran that it would be sent ‘back to the Stone Age’ have created an environment that hinders progress in peace talks.

Fresh from his latest remarks, Trump is now emphasizing that any agreement with Iran must meet his criteria by Tuesday evening, or else it’s off the table.
According to Trump, a viable deal requires Iran to guarantee unrestricted passage of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a key concession he believes is essential to any potential accord.
As previously reported, Trump had initially praised Iran’s proposal to bring an end to the conflict, which included several key demands, including a ceasefire in the region, a safe passage protocol for the Strait of Hormuz, reconstruction efforts, and the lifting of sanctions.

A recent phone conversation between Qatar’s top diplomat and his Iranian counterpart has shed more light on the escalating tensions in the region.
According to a Qatari Foreign Ministry statement, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Qatar’s prime minister and foreign minister, strongly criticized Iran’s ongoing attacks on Qatar and other Gulf nations, labeling them a blatant disregard for regional security.

Reports are emerging of intense aerial bombardments in the southwestern sector, accompanied by the unmistakable sound of jet engines roaring overhead. Israeli military units had reached the outskirts of Biyyada, but Hezbollah fighters have successfully maintained their positions, enabling them to launch counterattacks against Israeli soldiers within Lebanese territory as well as across the border into Israel. Approximately 60 minutes ago, a Hezbollah drone was observed heading towards Israeli troops.

Israeli forces have encountered significant difficulties in securing control of the strategic area of Bint Jbeil in the south-central region. As a result, they have retreated from certain areas they had entered over the past few days.

The situation remains precarious and poses a substantial threat to civilians. In response to the escalating conflict, Israel has issued fresh warnings to residents in the Nabatieh region, compelling them to evacuate their homes or risk being caught in the crossfire of ongoing strikes. Israel’s stated objective is to establish a buffer zone near the border, but the extent of this zone remains unclear.

A devastating Iranian missile strike has resulted in the loss of four lives in Haifa, according to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical service. The victims, whose identities were confirmed by rescue teams, include a 35-year-old woman, a couple in their 80s, and a man in his 40s. All four bodies were subsequently extracted from the rubble, bringing a somber end to the search and rescue efforts.

Following reports of an assault on the South Pars petrochemical complex in Asaluyeh, Iran, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has publicly acknowledged his country’s involvement in the operation.
According to Katz, Israel’s military conducted a significant assault on the South Pars facility, which is situated in Asaluyeh and accounts for roughly 50 percent of Iran’s petrochemical output.

According to Nadav Shoshani, an Israeli military spokesperson, a high-ranking operative within the clandestine unit of Iran’s Quds Force, Asghar Bakeri, has been neutralized by Israeli forces.

A devastating Israeli air assault on a vehicle in Kfar Roummane, a village within Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, resulted in the loss of four lives, as per the National News Agency (NNA).
In a separate incident, an Israeli strike on the town of Siddiqine left one person dead and another injured, with civil defence personnel still reeling from the aftermath of a previous day’s attack, according to the NNA’s latest reports.
Meanwhile, in the town of Haris, situated in the Bint Jbeil district, an Israeli drone strike claimed the lives of two individuals, as further reports from the NNA confirmed.