US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Rescue efforts have continued unabated, spanning from Sunday night into the early hours of Monday, as teams scour the heavily damaged apartment block in search of four individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown. According to the rescue teams, two bodies have been recovered, while two people remain missing. The building, which was struck by a single, powerful missile, suffered extensive damage, with the remaining structure deemed precarious, posing a significant risk of collapse and complicating the rescue operation.

Haifa, a city frequently targeted by Iranian missiles due to its strategic significance, has found itself at the epicenter of the conflict. The city’s proximity to the Lebanese border, where Hezbollah rockets are often fired, further heightens the risk of missile strikes. In fact, as the search for survivors was underway, another missile alert was issued, prompting concerns of an incoming Iranian missile. Although the alert was subsequently lifted, earlier on Monday, three Iranian salvoes were detected, prompting alerts throughout central Israel, with most missiles successfully intercepted and others landing in open areas.

One of the Iranian missiles struck Haifa, part of a four-salvo barrage fired by Iran on Sunday. Another salvo hit a critical industrial and chemical park in southern Israel, near Beersheba. Authorities are increasingly concerned that if the conflict escalates this week, critical infrastructure, including chemical works and petrochemical plants, could become targets, potentially placing these sites at the forefront of the escalating missile war between Iran and Israel.

A fresh wave of Iranian aggression has struck northern Israel, with multiple sites in Haifa bearing the brunt of the attack.
Channel 12 footage reveals the aftermath of the assault, showcasing scenes of minor destruction to buildings and infrastructure, as well as a vehicle engulfed in flames.
Fortunately, eyewitness accounts confirm that no lives were lost in the incident.

Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister and a key architect of the 2015 nuclear accord, has issued a scathing rebuke of Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric, warning of dire consequences for the United States.
In a social media post, Zarif targeted Trump’s recent ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, drawing attention to a devastating attack on a school in Minab that claimed the lives of 170 innocent children.
“The Iranian government will not hesitate to defend its interests, but I urge you to take heed of this warning for your own sake: the cycle of aggression began with a heinous war crime, and your actions will only serve to exacerbate the situation,” Zarif wrote.
Trump’s inflammatory comments, which Zarif described as a “desperate and crass outburst,” have sparked international concern, with the diplomat warning that complicity in such actions will incur international criminal responsibility.

Reports from Al Jazeera Arabic indicate that an Israeli drone has launched a strike in the Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman, situated in the country’s southern region. Further details will be provided as they become available.

In a recent operation, the Saudi Ministry of Defence confirmed that it has successfully countered two drones, but declined to provide further details.

Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif has taken to social media to express his outrage over President Trump’s inflammatory remarks regarding the Strait of Hormuz, warning that Tehran will not hesitate to defend itself against any further aggression.

In a scathing rebuke, Zarif pointed to the US president’s past actions, citing the devastating attack on Minab that resulted in the tragic loss of 170 innocent schoolchildren. He accused Trump of resorting to a “desperate and crass” outburst, which only serves to underscore his complicity in potential war crimes. According to Zarif, such actions would incur international criminal responsibility.

This latest exchange comes on the heels of Zarif’s recent article in Foreign Affairs magazine, in which he outlined his vision for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.

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Iraq’s state oil marketer, SOMO, has issued a pressing request to its customers to submit their crude oil lifting schedules within a 24-hour timeframe. This move comes in response to reports indicating that Iran has waived any restrictions on Iraq’s transit through the Strait of Hormuz. According to a SOMO document obtained by Reuters, the company emphasized the importance of expediting the submission of lifting schedules to ensure uninterrupted crude oil export operations. SOMO assured its customers that all loading terminals, including the Basrah Oil Terminal (BOT) and associated facilities, remain fully operational and ready to execute contractual lifting programs without any limitations. The resumption of oil exports is expected to play a crucial role in boosting Iraq’s production, which has plummeted to approximately 800,000 barrels per day due to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has issued a heartfelt plea to the American people, emphasizing their capacity to prevent a catastrophic escalation of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. In a Facebook-posted open letter, the Cardinal underscored that the responsibility for President Trump’s repeated threats of a broader war against Iran cannot be solely attributed to one individual. “A leader’s actions are not isolated,” he stated. “Rather, they are influenced by the collective support and enablement of those around them.”

The Cardinal also cautioned against the repetition of the devastating nuclear bombings that occurred in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan. “You have previously crossed this threshold,” he reminded Americans. “You are aware of the unimaginable destruction that results from unleashing such devastation – and still, you refer to it as a victory. Will you make the same choice again?” he asked.

Cardinal David further emphasized that the unbridled use of power, the choice of war without due consideration, and the justification of destruction as a display of strength are not indicative of leadership, but rather a moral failing.

In the aftermath of the global economic impact of the conflict, Vietnam’s e-hailing drivers are facing a significant squeeze due to skyrocketing diesel and petrol prices. For Nguyen, a motorbike driver based in Ho Chi Minh City, the rising fuel costs have become a substantial burden. He revealed that on a typical day, he spends nearly half of his earnings on petrol. According to Nguyen, who uses the Vietnamese super-app Be to connect with passengers, a long day of driving – around seven or eight hours – yields approximately 240,000 Vietnamese dong ($9.11), but he then has to pay 120,000 Vietnamese dong ($4.56) for petrol.