US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A recent update on the situation at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran highlights the aftermath of an incident that left one of its buildings severely damaged.
In a conversation with The Tehran Times, Masoud Tajrishi, the university’s president, disclosed that another structure on campus had also been affected by the incident.
A video shared on X platform captured Tajrishi standing beside a pile of debris outside a damaged building at the university.
Notably, several professors associated with Sharif University had previously been subject to targeted actions, allegedly due to their suspected involvement in the country’s nuclear programme.
In June 2025, a tragic event in Tehran resulted in the loss of Isar Tabatabaei Ghomsheh, a nuclear scientist affiliated with Sharif University, along with his wife.

Iranian-American Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari has publicly disavowed the reported aerial assault on Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, a renowned institution that has produced a significant number of engineers who have gone on to establish influential tech companies in Silicon Valley.
In a statement on X, Ansari expressed her dismay, asking, “Why would we target a university in a densely populated metropolis like Tehran, home to over 10 million people?”
Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency had previously reported the alleged attack, attributing it to a “US-Israeli operation”, and shared images of what it claimed was the damaged interior of the university’s mosque.

The Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) has released a statement detailing a coordinated assault by US-Israeli forces on two of its key facilities.
According to the PMF, the simultaneous strikes hit the intelligence headquarters of the 25th Brigade in Nineveh governorate and the 52nd Brigade in Salah al-Din governorate.
As of now, there is no official word on the extent of any potential casualties resulting from the attacks.
As a key component of the Iraqi government, the PMF comprises various factions with ties to Iran.
The ongoing conflict in Iraq has seen a surge in clashes between US forces and Tehran-aligned groups, with daily attacks becoming a norm.

Lebanon’s civilian population is bearing the brunt of escalating violence as the conflict enters its sixth week, with devastating consequences. According to official figures, at least 1,461 people have lost their lives, while more than 4,000 others have been injured. The latest casualties include three Sudanese nationals and a 15-year-old who were tragically killed in an Israeli strike on the Jnah area, which is situated on the outskirts of Beirut’s suburbs. The apparent target of the strike was a Hezbollah military commander, but the densely populated area has resulted in unintended civilian casualties.

A US-Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle was intercepted and brought down by Iranian air defence units over western Lorestan province, a local official confirmed to the Tasnim news agency.
The aerial incursion took place on Sunday in the vicinity of Badavar, Delfan County, according to the deputy security officer of the Lorestan governor, who provided the information to Tasnim.

As the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran intensifies, conflict expert David Keen delves into the reasons behind the persistence of wars without a decisive outcome. According to Keen, war can be a means of exerting control, advancing economic agendas, and sustaining power structures that transcend the battlefield. Keen highlights various mechanisms, including sanctions, smuggling operations, military expenditures, and the strategic use of adversaries, which contribute to the functional nature of conflict. He suggests that making peace a more appealing option than war is often the most significant hurdle.

The Popular Mobilisation Forces have issued a statement detailing a coordinated US-Israeli assault on two key facilities.
According to the Iraqi paramilitary group, the simultaneous attacks struck the intelligence headquarters of the 25th Brigade in Nineveh Governorate and the 52nd Brigade in Salah al-Din Governorate.
No immediate information is available regarding potential casualties from the strikes.
As a component of the Iraqi government, the PMF encompasses various factions aligned with Iran, with Iraq’s involvement in the conflict with Iran escalating tensions between Tehran-aligned groups and US forces.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi revealed that a staggering 85 percent of retaliatory strikes from Iran have been directed at the Gulf. To date, the region has borne the brunt of over 6,000 ballistic missile and drone attacks. Consequently, residents in the area are on high alert, with concerns reaching a fever pitch.

A recent incident in Abu Dhabi highlighted the escalating situation, as debris from an intercepted projectile injured one person. In the past few hours, alarm systems have been triggered in Kuwait and the UAE. Yesterday’s events were particularly distressing for Kuwaiti citizens, as two critical power and water desalination plants came under attack. The Azzour plant, one of the largest in the Middle East, was severely impacted, demonstrating the Iranians’ capability to target and destroy civilian infrastructure in the Gulf.

Historically, whenever the US escalates, Iran responds with force. Kuwaiti authorities are now taking proactive measures to prepare for a potential escalation, as evidenced by the deployment of massive power generators near key electricity distribution centres.

Reports from Al Jazeera Arabic indicate an Israeli military operation has targeted the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, with further details to follow as they become available.

With the ongoing global energy crisis, Australia has successfully secured a steady supply of fuel that will last well into May, according to the country’s energy minister.

At a recent press briefing, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen expressed optimism about the current fuel situation, stating that each passing day with new orders and deliveries brings the country closer to a more stable energy future.
“With each new shipment arriving and more fuel being secured, our confirmed orders are steadily increasing, which is a positive development,” Minister Bowen explained.
Australia’s fuel prices have skyrocketed in recent weeks due to Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a situation affecting many countries worldwide.