US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Iranian authorities have announced that they will permit vessels from select friendly nations to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, provided they pay security fees, according to sources speaking with Al Jazeera.

Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, has issued a stark warning that the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities must not become a standard practice in modern warfare.
In a strongly worded statement, Spoljaric emphasized that conflicts waged without restraint are fundamentally at odds with the principles of international law, representing a catastrophic and inhumane threat to entire communities.
The ICRC President highlighted the long-lasting and far-reaching consequences of attacks on critical infrastructure, including power plants, hospitals, bridges, educational institutions, and nuclear facilities, which can have a profound impact on future generations.
Spoljaric urged all parties involved in military operations to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law, prioritizing the protection of civilians and civilian objects above all else.

Reports from the ground confirm that a recent Israeli air strike has struck the town of Blat in southern Lebanon’s Marjeyoun district. This development comes in the wake of escalating Israeli military actions against Lebanon, which began on March 2.

The recent assault on South Pars has significantly reduced the available options for the US administration, heightening concerns about potential rapid counterattacks as the deadline set by the US president draws near. White House officials maintain that the president is pursuing a dual-track approach, combining intense pressure with diplomatic overtures.

Behind the scenes, efforts are underway through discreet intermediaries, involving key figures such as Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. As the public face of the situation intensifies ahead of the critical Tuesday, 8pm deadline, negotiations are secretly taking place in an attempt to mitigate the escalating situation before it reaches a boiling point.

According to a statement from the Iranian embassy in Malaysia, a Malaysian ship has successfully traversed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the outbreak of conflict.

In a recent interview with the Indian news agency ANI, Iran’s ambassador to New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali, emphasized that his country anticipates the BRICS bloc to publicly denounce the unlawful actions of the United States and the Israeli government amidst the ongoing conflict. This expectation comes as India currently holds the chair of BRICS, a coalition that welcomed Iran as a member at the start of 2024. The BRICS alliance comprises Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates, collectively representing the interests of the Global South.

A series of blasts has shaken Jerusalem, the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, and Eilat in southern Israel, following warnings issued in various regions of central and southern Israel, as well as the southern outskirts of Jerusalem, after Israel’s defense forces picked up signs of incoming missiles from Iran, according to local news sources.
The Times of Israel, citing the Israeli military, indicates that Eilat was targeted by unmanned aerial vehicles originating from Yemen. Meanwhile, Israel’s Arutz Sheva media outlet suggests a coordinated assault from multiple fronts: Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen.

A devastating Israeli airstrike on the Lebanese town of Siddiqin has resulted in the tragic loss of a medic and left four others seriously injured, according to the country’s Ministry of Health.
The death toll from Israel’s intensified military campaign, which began on March 2, has now surpassed 1,497 fatalities, with a staggering 4,639 individuals sustaining non-fatal injuries.

According to Mohammad Elhadad, the chief executive of Iran’s state-run electricity provider Tavanir, the country’s power infrastructure is a vital lifeline for its citizens, serving solely to meet their needs.
As such, any deliberate assault on the electricity grid would constitute a grave war crime, Elhadad emphasized in a statement carried by Iran’s official news agency IRNA.
Tavanir is diligently working to safeguard the network and ensure continuity of service, with a 24/7 effort to prevent any disruptions.

Eyewitness accounts confirm that air defense systems successfully intercepted and downed four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) hovering above the city of Erbil in northern Iraq, a significant security development in the region.