US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A high-ranking Iranian government representative has made it clear to Reuters that Iran will not compromise on reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a short-lived ceasefire. The official emphasized that Tehran remains unconvinced of Washington’s commitment to a lasting ceasefire, casting doubt on the sincerity of the proposal. Meanwhile, Iran has acknowledged receipt of Pakistan’s offer for an immediate ceasefire, but insists on taking its time to carefully consider the terms, rejecting any pressure to meet deadlines or make hasty decisions.

Sri Lanka’s economy, which has been struggling to regain its footing since the onset of a financial crisis four years ago, is facing a fresh challenge due to escalating tensions between the US and Israel on the one hand and Iran on the other.
As a result, fuel prices have skyrocketed, prompting the rationing of petrol and diesel, while electricity costs have risen by a significant 25 percent.

Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Aref, has publicly denounced the US for allegedly unleashing a powerful ‘bunker-buster’ bomb on Tehran’s prestigious Sharif University of Technology. Aref expressed his outrage through a post on X, where he described the attack as a manifestation of Trump’s reckless and uninformed actions.

Aref, a Stanford University-educated engineer, emphasized that Iran’s intellectual prowess cannot be reduced to physical structures that can be destroyed by military force. He asserted that the true stronghold of Iranian knowledge lies in the unwavering resolve of the nation’s professors and elite scholars. According to Aref, no act of brutality in history has ever been able to eradicate science from the Iranian people, as it is deeply ingrained in their collective psyche.

The US has yet to issue a statement regarding the alleged strike, which occurred on early Monday morning. Sharif University, often likened to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for its contributions to scientific advancement in Iran, has been the target of previous attacks. Several professors affiliated with the university have been killed, with allegations of their involvement in Iran’s nuclear programme.

A confidential source has revealed to Reuters that Iran and the United States have been presented with a proposed framework for resolving their ongoing conflicts, which could potentially lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as today.

Details of the plan, reportedly devised by Pakistan, indicate a two-pronged approach: an immediate cessation of hostilities followed by a comprehensive agreement. The framework was submitted to Iran and the United States overnight, with the understanding that all parties must reach a consensus by today.

According to the source, the initial understanding will be formalized in a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with Pakistan serving as the sole intermediary in the negotiations. The anticipated agreement would see Iran agreeing to forego nuclear weapons development in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions and the release of its frozen overseas assets.

Al Jazeera has been unable to verify the accuracy of this report.

A high-ranking official within the Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence division, Major General Seyyed Majid Khademi, met his demise in a covert operation reportedly orchestrated by the US and Israeli governments.

Details of the incident were disclosed through an official statement from the IRGC, which was disseminated via the Fars news agency, stating that Khademi was fatally targeted during a surprise assault by the “American-Zionist adversary” at the outset of today.

Israeli forces have instructed residents to vacate seven specific neighbourhoods within Beirut’s southern suburb, citing ongoing military operations against Hezbollah targets in the area. According to Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, who made the announcement on social media platform X, the military will persist in targeting Hezbollah infrastructure across various parts of the southern suburb.

Qatar’s Foreign Minister and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, emphasized the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, cautioning that military action would have severe consequences.
During a phone conversation with his Spanish counterpart, José Manuel Albares, Al Thani highlighted the necessity of halting Iran’s unjustified aggression against Qatar and other regional countries, as reported by the Qatari foreign ministry in a recent post on X.
The two officials reaffirmed their commitment to finding a solution through dialogue, with Al Thani urging a return to the negotiating table and prioritizing reason and wisdom to mitigate the crisis.
In a show of support, Albares expressed Spain’s solidarity with Qatar, while emphasizing the importance of de-escalation, protecting civilian infrastructure, and ensuring the safety of the energy sector.

As we were reporting live from this location, a series of intense explosions shook the air, signaling yet another wave of Iranian missile strikes. Focused on the southern region of Israel, these relentless attacks have been unfolding over the past 24 hours, prompting widespread evacuations to shelters and fortified zones. The heightened tensions are particularly concerning, given the strategic importance of Haifa, a key city that has been repeatedly targeted in the past. The previous night’s unintercepted missile, which was reportedly equipped with a fragmenting warhead, has sparked widespread panic, despite Israeli officials attributing the lack of detonation to a technical glitch or coincidence. The incident resulted in two fatalities and two individuals who remain missing, with search and rescue efforts ongoing in Haifa as they work to locate those trapped under the rubble. Meanwhile, other areas, including the central region and Tel Aviv, have also come under attack, with these cities experiencing a surge in missile strikes over the past few weeks.

A recent update from the Iranian Health Ministry reveals that eight hospitals in Tehran have been relocated due to a series of US–Israeli air strikes that commenced at the end of February.

A health ministry official in Kuwait confirmed that six individuals sustained injuries from shrapnel and falling debris in a residential neighborhood north of the country following a military strike by Iran. In response to the incident, emergency medical personnel and ambulances were swiftly dispatched to the scene by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).