US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Hezbollah militants have reportedly unleashed a series of rocket attacks against Israeli military strongholds and civilian settlements in northern Israel, specifically targeting the Hurfeish, Shlomi, and Nahariya areas.
The militant group also claimed responsibility for a rocket strike on a concentration of Israeli army vehicles and personnel at the Fatima Gate, a border crossing.

As we broadcast live from the region, a series of intense explosions shook the air, signaling a fresh wave of missile attacks on southern Israel. The past 24 hours have witnessed a marked escalation in Iranian missile strikes, prompting residents to seek shelter in fortified areas and heighten their anxiety levels. Haifa, a key port city and strategic hub, has been a repeated target in these attacks, fueling concerns about its vulnerability.

The most recent assault occurred late yesterday, sparking widespread panic as reports emerged that the missile’s warhead failed to detonate, potentially averting a catastrophic outcome. According to Israeli media, the warhead’s malfunction was either a technical glitch or a deliberate design feature, which minimized the damage but still left a trail of destruction.

The human toll of the attack is sobering, with two fatalities and two others reported missing, believed to be trapped under the rubble as search and rescue operations continue in Haifa. Meanwhile, the central region, including Tel Aviv, has also been targeted in these missile strikes, which have become a recurring feature of the past few weeks.

In a move aimed at disrupting Hezbollah’s operations, the Israeli military has issued evacuation orders for seven districts in Beirut’s southern suburbs, where residents are being told to leave their homes immediately.
According to Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the evacuation is a precursor to further strikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure across the region. Adraee made the announcement via a post on X.
Eyewitnesses in the area report hearing the sound of Israeli fighter jets patrolling the skies above Beirut.

A joint US-Israeli military operation resulted in the deaths of 15 individuals in Tehran’s Baharestan district, according to information relayed by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
The assault, which targeted the Baharestan area, left numerous others injured, the agency reported.
A total of four residential buildings were completely destroyed, while over 40 nearby homes and vehicles sustained substantial damage, the report detailed.

Esmail Baghaei, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, has categorically denounced US threats to attack the country’s critical infrastructure as egregious war crimes, cautioning that any nation that assists Washington in this endeavor will be liable for shared legal culpability.
“The very act of issuing such threats constitutes a war crime, unequivocally,” Baghaei emphasized, highlighting the US’s intention to target energy and industrial infrastructure while providing Israel with a free hand to strike civilian targets. He underscored that these actions contravene both international humanitarian law and the Statute of the International Criminal Court.
While underscoring the dual-track approach of Iran’s diplomacy and military defense, Baghaei asserted that the nation’s priorities remain steadfastly focused on safeguarding national interests, national security, and the legitimate aspirations of the Iranian people.
“All nations must be aware that any involvement or cooperation with the US in perpetrating its atrocities will be held accountable and deemed a war crime and a crime against humanity,” Baghaei warned.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has concluded its own set of demands in response to recent peace talks, although the details will be disclosed at a later time deemed suitable by the government.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasized that the country will not be swayed by external pressure, according to a report from the IRNA news agency.
Baghaei noted that the US had submitted a 15-point proposal through diplomatic channels, including Pakistan and other friendly nations, just a few days prior.
He described the proposal as “excessively ambitious” and “unconventional,” suggesting that it lacked a clear, logical framework.
Baghaei reaffirmed that Iran has developed its own framework for negotiations, tailored to its unique interests and priorities.
In response to criticism that engaging with mediators signifies weakness, Baghaei countered that Iran’s swift and assertive responses to the proposal should not be misconstrued as a sign of surrender.
“We have been prepared to respond to this proposal since the outset,” Baghaei stated. “When the time is right, we will share our position with the public.”

A devastating US-Israeli air assault on the Baharestan neighborhood in Tehran has resulted in the loss of 15 lives, with numerous others injured, according to an update from Iran’s semi-official news outlet, Tasnim. The attack, which targeted the Baharestan district, has left a trail of destruction, with four entire residential buildings reduced to rubble and over 40 adjacent homes and numerous civilian vehicles suffering substantial damage.

According to a video statement released by Iranian state media, Iranian forces have carried out a precision strike against US military personnel stationed on Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island, a strategic outpost in the northwest of the Gulf.

Ebrahim Zolfaqari, a spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, claimed that Iranian drones successfully targeted US satellite equipment and munitions on the island, which US forces had relocated to from the Arifjan camp following a series of previous Iranian strikes.

Bubiyan Island, the largest in Kuwait’s coastal island chain, has become a focal point in the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US. Meanwhile, six individuals were treated for injuries sustained in a residential area of northern Kuwait after debris fell from the sky, according to the country’s health ministry, which attributed the damage to an Iranian attack.

With President Donald Trump’s ultimatum for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz now just a day away, the situation is reaching a boiling point. As Tuesday’s deadline draws near, Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any potential US-Israeli aggression, following reports of intercepted drones in the Gulf region on Monday. Meanwhile, Israel’s military campaign in southern Lebanon has resulted in the occupation and destruction of numerous villages, further heightening regional tensions. For a detailed breakdown of the latest developments, visit our dedicated event summary.

Pakistan’s foreign ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi has sidestepped questions regarding reports suggesting the country has put forth a framework to bring an end to the Iran conflict, which has been sparked by the US-Israeli military campaign.

Andrabi spoke to Al Jazeera, mentioning that various reports have surfaced, including a 45-day ceasefire offer and a 15-point exchange initiative. However, he declined to provide any official confirmation or denial of these claims, stating that the focus should remain on the ongoing peace process.