US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a meeting with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed regional developments, including a series of Iranian attacks on Kuwait’s energy infrastructure.
Sheikh Mohammed voiced Qatar’s unwavering support for Kuwait, emphasizing the country’s right to defend its sovereignty and security through any necessary measures.
The Qatari foreign minister also underscored the imperative of halting Iran’s unjustified aggression against Qatar and its regional neighbors, cautioning against the devastating consequences of targeting critical infrastructure, such as water, food, and energy facilities, in a reckless manner.

In a recent interview with Fox News, the US president disclosed that his administration had attempted to supply Iranian protesters with arms earlier this year, but the delivery was allegedly thwarted by the Kurdish intermediaries who were supposed to facilitate the transfer.
According to Trump, the US government dispatched a significant quantity of firearms to the region, relying on the Kurds to ensure they reached their intended recipients. However, he expressed the conviction that the Kurdish intermediaries had instead retained control of the arms.

According to Mohammad Ali Shabani, a renowned expert on Middle Eastern affairs and editor of Amwaj.media, US President Trump appears poised to carry out his threats against Iran’s vital infrastructure, potentially triggering a catastrophic escalation in the region. Shabani shared his insights with Al Jazeera, highlighting Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Kuwaiti infrastructure as a demonstration of its unwavering stance against the US. In his assessment, both nations are now locked in a precarious standoff, with neither side able to retreat without losing face. As a result, Shabani predicts a significant risk of severe escalation in the region within the next 24 hours.

According to Foad Izadi, a University of Tehran professor, Trump’s recent social media post, replete with inflammatory language and threats against Iran, appears to be a manifestation of his growing frustration and loss of control. Izadi attributes this to the immense pressure Trump is under, as well as his miscalculation that a regime change could be achieved in a matter of days. This perceived failure has left Trump disenchanted with his progress, Izadi suggests.

In light of this, Izadi believes Iran’s leadership is banking on Trump declaring victory and bringing an end to the conflict. However, Izadi notes that engaging with Trump in a way that would yield a favorable outcome for Iran is a daunting task. He cautions that any Iranian politician who would compromise the country’s interests to appease Trump would be risking political annihilation, as the Iranian public would likely reject such a move.

Fox News has broadcast fresh remarks from Trump regarding potential strikes against Iranian infrastructure.
According to Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst, Trump made the comments during a phone conversation, stating: “If a deal isn’t reached promptly, I’m contemplating a comprehensive dismantling of their infrastructure and seizing control of their oil resources.”
Trump also warned that Iranian citizens could soon witness the collapse of critical infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, Yingst reported.
Despite this ominous warning, Trump expressed optimism that some Iranian officials are actively engaged in negotiations and that a deal may be within reach by Monday.
Iranian officials have previously disputed Trump’s claims that Tehran is seeking a deal.

A recent, uncharacteristically profane social media post from Trump implies a deep-seated resentment towards Iran’s apparent refusal to engage in diplomatic talks. This outburst may be indicative of a president who feels his warnings are being disregarded, and who is now determined to push forward with his plans. The fact that Trump has shifted his focus from Monday to Tuesday as a day of decisive action, specifically highlighting “power plant day and bridge day”, underscores his growing frustration.

According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a total of 1,461 fatalities and 4,430 injuries have been reported since March 2, resulting from Israeli military actions.

Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran’s first vice president, has fired back at US President Trump over his recent assertions that the US government cannot afford to fund social programs due to its military spending priorities.

According to US media reports from this week, Trump claimed that his administration is unable to provide medical and childcare services to the American people because of its focus on military expenditures.

In a scathing rebuke on X, Aref stated, “Trump, in a recent address, justified his administration’s inability to deliver essential services like healthcare and childcare to the American people by citing the need for military spending, and today he escalated tensions by threatening to destroy Iran’s infrastructure, specifically power plants and bridges.”

Aref’s response was a biting critique of Trump’s policies, saying, “A leader who consistently puts their nation’s welfare at risk to intimidate others is still mired in a primitive mindset.” In contrast, Aref emphasized that Iran has chosen a different path, one of progress and development, even in the face of adversity.

In the early hours of the morning, an Iranian Red Crescent Society ambulance came under attack while en route to a rescue mission in the Komher region. Fortunately, the crew managed to evacuate the vehicle without sustaining any injuries after spotting an incoming fighter jet. The incident marks the latest in a series of attacks on the organization’s vehicles, with 46 ambulances nationwide having been damaged in the recent conflict and four Red Crescent Society personnel having lost their lives.

A devastating Israeli air raid has left a trail of death and destruction in the southern outskirts of Beirut, resulting in the loss of four lives, as per reports from Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA).