US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

The humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders, commonly referred to by its French abbreviation MSF, has strongly denounced an Israeli military strike that occurred mere metres from the Rafik Hariri Public Hospital in Beirut, a densely populated urban area. MSF is now advocating for the safeguarding of civilians and healthcare infrastructure.

The organization reports that the aftermath of the attack saw a massive influx of patients at the hospital, with individuals arriving in a state of distress, some carried on the shoulders of others. According to MSF, within the first hour of the Israeli bombing, a total of four fatalities and nearly 40 injuries were recorded.

MSF’s medical coordinator at the hospital, Dr Luna Hammad, expressed grave concerns in a statement. “We are witnessing elderly individuals and adolescents arriving at the hospital with severe injuries to the head, chest, and abdomen, including shrapnel wounds.” Dr Hammad further emphasized the devastating impact of unannounced strikes on densely populated residential areas, stating that such incidents result in catastrophic consequences for both human lives and the hospital’s capacity to respond effectively.

US Senator Bernie Sanders has sharply rebuked President Trump’s recent social media posting regarding Iran, labelling it a reckless and erratic outburst. The Senator’s stern rebuke comes a month into the conflict in Iran, with Easter Sunday marking a particularly ill-timed statement from the President. In a scathing critique, Sanders urged Congress to take immediate action to bring an end to the war.

The Strait of Hormuz has seen a drastic decline in maritime traffic, with approximately 100 daily vessels now reduced to a mere handful, leaving an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 ships stranded on either side of the waterway.

Following a series of strikes by Israel on Iranian infrastructure, Tehran appears to be escalating the situation by launching a barrage of rockets and drones at Israeli power plants and industrial installations.
Iran’s military is signaling its ability to sustain a prolonged campaign of missile strikes across the region, despite mounting international pressure to de-escalate.
By demonstrating its military prowess through targeted attacks, Iran aims to demonstrate its unwavering resolve and reluctance to make concessions in the face of adversity.

A series of coordinated attacks has been carried out by Hezbollah against Israeli military personnel and installations in northern Israel and along the border with southern Lebanon, according to the militant group’s military media arm.
In a statement, Hezbollah revealed that it had detonated an explosive device near the Lebanese town of Shamaa, targeting Israeli forces in the area, and subsequently opened fire on a reported rescue team responding to the initial blast.
The group also claimed responsibility for launching rocket strikes against Israeli positions and troop concentrations near Ainata, as well as firing rockets towards the Israeli towns of Nahariya and Metula in the north.
In a separate statement, Hezbollah stated that it had targeted the Israeli Meron air operations command and control center with a barrage of rockets.
So far, the Israeli military has not issued a response to the allegations.

A missile attack attributed to Iran has left its mark on the northern Israeli city of Haifa, with eyewitnesses and local reports confirming significant damage to a residential building in the area. According to The Times of Israel, emergency responders have confirmed that four individuals were injured in the incident, with one of the victims listed in critical condition. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

An update has been issued by the Emirati government’s media office in Sharjah regarding the assault on Khor Fakkan port.
According to the office, a blaze erupted at the port as a result of falling debris from a successful air defence system engagement, which was subsequently brought under control by emergency responders.
A Nepalese national was rushed to hospital for treatment after sustaining severe injuries, the office reported, while three other individuals, all Pakistani nationals, suffered minor to moderate injuries.

In a recent phone conversation, Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, engaged in a discussion with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi. According to Russia’s Foreign Ministry, Lavrov expressed optimism that diplomatic efforts to ease tensions would yield positive results. He emphasized that the US could play a constructive role by shifting away from an aggressive stance and re-engaging in negotiations. Both parties also urged caution against actions, including those taken in the UN Security Council, that might jeopardize the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei reiterated the nation’s resolve to protect its core values, emphasizing the unwavering commitment to safeguarding self-governance and autonomy. According to Baghaei, Iranians have consistently demonstrated a strong sense of patriotism, as evident in their willingness to counter threats to national security and sovereignty over the past nearly five decades, with a particularly notable display in the recent 37-day period.

A recent incident at Khor Fakkan port in the United Arab Emirates has resulted in a severe injury to a foreign national, according to a statement from the Emirati government’s media office in Sharjah.
The office reported that a fire broke out at the port following a successful air defence operation, which involved falling debris that emergency responders were able to contain.
A Nepalese citizen was rushed to the hospital for treatment after suffering severe injuries, while three Pakistani nationals received minor to moderate injuries in the incident.