US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A convicted individual, identified as Ali Fahim, has met his demise by hanging, following a Supreme Court decision to uphold his sentence, which was handed down in connection with an alleged January assault on a military site. This development comes on the heels of the executions of two other individuals linked to the same incident, which took place just a day prior.

The Islamic Students News Agency, citing the judiciary, reported on the execution. Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned the executions as inhumane and raised concerns that many of the defendants’ confessions were extracted under duress, specifically through the use of torture.

The January unrest, which initially stemmed from economic hardship, eventually escalated into a nationwide uprising calling for the overthrow of the government. The authorities’ response to the protests resulted in one of the most violent confrontations in the country since the 1979 revolution, with thousands of people losing their lives in the ensuing chaos.

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, is set to touch down in Washington for a high-level meeting with US Secretary of State, where key regional issues and global developments will take center stage. Prior to his departure on Monday, Peters outlined the agenda for his visit, citing a desire to strengthen cooperation in the Pacific and Indo-Pacific regions, as well as address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its far-reaching implications for the region. Peters is expected to return to New Zealand by Friday, following a series of engagements aimed at advancing the country’s diplomatic, security, and economic interests, and fostering greater mutual understanding between the two nations.

The aftermath of the coordinated strikes, which took place in the early hours of the day, has left a trail of destruction and loss of life, with the confirmed death count now standing at 34 individuals.

A relentless barrage of airstrikes pounded Tehran overnight, with multiple strikes hitting the city’s eastern, southern, and western districts. The most catastrophic impact, however, was felt at the Sharif University of Technology, where a direct hit resulted in unprecedented destruction to the campus and surrounding buildings. In addition, a nearby gas facility was also targeted, underscoring the escalating aggression of the US-Israeli strikes. This latest attack marks the fourth major university to be hit in recent weeks, as the scope of the strikes expands to include critical infrastructure such as universities, hospitals, schools, and key industrial facilities. Beyond the capital, reports indicate a sustained campaign of airstrikes in cities like Karaj, Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Bushehr, with eyewitness accounts describing severe damage. In Bandar-e-Lengeh, six fatalities have been confirmed, while Qom and Baharestan have reported five and at least 13 deaths, respectively, including six children in the latter city.

An Israeli military operation in the town of Kfar Rumman has resulted in a devastating outcome, with multiple fatalities reported.
The Lebanese Civil Defence has confirmed to Al Jazeera that a vehicle was targeted in the assault, leading to the loss of at least four lives.

The devastating impact of the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian soil has become increasingly apparent, with a grim tally of 34 fatalities now confirmed. The attacks, which unfolded in the dead of night and the early hours of dawn, have left a trail of destruction in their wake, with the full extent of the damage still being assessed.

A 17-year-old Palestinian youth was seriously injured when Israeli forces opened fire during a raid in the Qalandia refugee camp, located just north of occupied East Jerusalem, according to reports from the Wafa news agency. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society has confirmed that the teenager sustained a thigh wound and was rushed to a hospital for urgent medical attention.

In a separate incident, security sources revealed to Wafa that two minors, aged 12 and 13, were taken into custody in the Al-Harayeq area, situated south of Hebron. A third child, aged 15, was also detained in a separate operation in the town of Sa’ir, northeast of Hebron.

The human rights organization Defence for Children International-Palestine has highlighted the alarming number of Palestinian children being held in Israeli prisons, with an estimated 351 minors currently incarcerated. As of December 31, 2025, a staggering 51 percent of these children are being held without charge under the controversial practice of “administrative detention”.

A drone originating from Iran has struck a Du telecommunications facility in Fujairah, prompting a swift response from local authorities, according to the state-run WAM news agency.

Reports from Israeli news outlets indicate a sudden escalation in the region, as Iranian missiles sparked widespread alerts in southern Israel, particularly in Beersheba, mere moments ago. The situation was brought under control after a successful interception by Israeli military forces. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, according to Channel 12. This incident marks the latest in a series of Iranian attacks aimed at Israel, which unfolded earlier this morning.

Eyewitness footage captured by Al Jazeera’s Sanad has been authenticated, revealing the instant a drone launched a strike in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, resulting in a massive cloud of smoke billowing over the city.
The northern Iraqi region of Kurdistan has witnessed a series of assaults targeting locations associated with armed Iranian Kurdish opposition groups operating within the area.
Watch the dramatic footage below: