US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a press conference held in Tehran on Monday, Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, made it clear that Tehran will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to safeguard its country when circumstances demand it.
Baghaei’s remarks came as a scathing rebuke of the United States and Israel, whom he accused of disregarding international law and having no qualms about crossing red lines. The Iranian official categorically rejected a reported 15-point US ceasefire proposal, labelling it “illogical” and unacceptable.
Baghaei emphasized that any negotiations between Iran and the US would be contingent upon the removal of threats, with the country’s national security and interests serving as the paramount criteria for any potential agreement.

In a recent development, Iran’s Fars news agency had initially reported an attack on the South Pars petrochemical facility in Asaluyeh.
Now, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has confirmed that his country’s military was behind the assault.
Katz stated that Israel had launched a significant operation against the South Pars facility in Asaluyeh, which he described as the largest petrochemical plant in Iran, accounting for roughly 50 percent of the country’s petrochemical output.

The International Atomic Energy Agency has authenticated reports of recent military strikes proximal to Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, but asserts that the facility itself remained unscathed. According to the UN atomic watchdog, the confirmation was grounded in an independent examination of fresh satellite imagery and an in-depth understanding of the site, with one strike identified as having landed just 75 meters from the site’s perimeter. The agency had previously disclosed that it had been informed by Iran regarding a projectile impacting close to the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant last week.

A disturbing incident has unfolded in the vicinity of Tel Aviv, with eyewitness accounts suggesting that unexploded ordnance has landed in the suburbs of Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva. As details continue to emerge, our team will provide updates on this developing story.

According to a recent announcement by the Bahrain Defence Force Command, their air defence systems have successfully neutralized 188 Iranian missiles and 468 drones since the outbreak of conflict. The military organization condemned the Iranian tactics in a statement posted on Instagram, labeling the use of ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian assets and private property as a blatant disregard for international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter.

A resolute tone emanates from Tehran, underscoring its refusal to engage in direct dialogue with Washington amidst a backdrop of intensifying regional hostilities. The Iranian government has unequivocally ruled out direct negotiations with the US, opting instead for mediated communication between the two nations. However, the prospects for a ceasefire or de-escalation appear uncertain, as the situation on the ground remains far from tranquil. Ongoing air strikes and retaliatory measures persist, with Iran leveraging the strategic Strait of Hormuz to exert pressure in this already precarious situation. Furthermore, the country is exploring measures to impose tariffs on ships navigating this critical waterway. This stance is not unprecedented, as the Iranians have previously faced similar rhetoric from the US president.

Iranian news outlet Fars has confirmed an assault on the South Pars petrochemical plant in Asaluyeh, with multiple blasts detected at the site.
Eyewitnesses claim that a series of powerful explosions shook the South Pars Petrochemical complex in Asaluyeh mere moments ago, as per Fars’ latest update.

In a bid to mitigate the impact of Strait of Hormuz disruptions, South Korea is set to dispatch five vessels flying the Korean flag to the Saudi Arabian port of Yanbu, situated in the Red Sea. This strategic move aims to establish a new oil supply route that bypasses the volatile Strait of Hormuz, according to a ruling party MP.

Lawmaker Ahn Do-geol, following a meeting with relevant government agencies, including the energy ministry, emphasized the need to secure crude supplies through alternative export routes. He revealed plans to deploy five South Korean-flagged vessels to the Yanbu port in Saudi Arabia, without providing further details. The decision comes as oil prices have skyrocketed due to the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, posing significant growth and inflation risks for South Korea, which relies heavily on Middle Eastern crude for approximately 70 percent of its imports.

Iran’s foreign ministry has voiced concerns that a US operation to retrieve a downed airman may have been a ruse to secretly extract enriched uranium from the country.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei expressed skepticism about the US rescue mission, citing discrepancies in the reported location of the downed pilot.
Baqaei pointed out that the area where the American pilot was allegedly stranded in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province is significantly distant from the site where US forces attempted to land in central Iran.
Baqaei warned that the possibility of a covert operation to steal enriched uranium should not be dismissed outright.
Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump announced that US forces had successfully recovered a second crew member of an F-15E fighter jet that crashed over Iran on Friday, describing the rescue effort as a daring operation.

A devastating Israeli air assault on a medical team in the Haris area of Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district resulted in the tragic loss of two medical personnel, as confirmed by the Lebanon-based National News Agency (NNA).
The agency disclosed that the strike, which took place in the early hours of the previous night, left a third medical staff member with severe injuries.