US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

According to the Israeli military, a significant number of Hezbollah operatives – approximately 90 – have been neutralized in southern Lebanon since tensions escalated between Israel and the militant group.
The military also confirmed that two Hezbollah fighters were eliminated in the past 24 hours, while its air campaign resulted in the destruction of key Hezbollah infrastructure overnight.
Hezbollah’s retaliatory rocket attack in early March, which was sparked by the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marked a significant escalation in the conflict. Since then, Israel has intensified its strikes across Lebanon, including Beirut, and has pushed further into Lebanese territory, displacing roughly 1.2 million people from their homes.
A supposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah had been in place since November 27, 2024, despite the UN documenting over 10,000 Israeli ceasefire breaches and the loss of hundreds of Lebanese lives.

A coordinated assault by Iranian drones on several operational units at the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. in Bahrain has been successfully repelled, with a resulting blaze being swiftly brought under control and extinguished.
Details from the Bahrain News Agency indicate that the attack, which was carried out by the drones, did not result in any reported fatalities, and a thorough examination of the damage is currently underway by expert teams.

In a series of diplomatic consultations, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conducted individual discussions with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to explore avenues for regional de-escalation, according to an official statement from the ministry. This development comes as Egypt, Turkiye, and Pakistan have taken on a more prominent role as mediators in the ongoing conflict, with Islamabad having recently facilitated a meeting aimed at discussing proposals for regional de-escalation and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attributed the escalating regional instability to the United States and Israel, he informed Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a phone conversation, as reported by Fars news agency. Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity, reserving the right to employ all necessary measures to protect its interests. In recent days, Pakistan and its Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar have been urging the warring parties to pursue a negotiated resolution to the ongoing military standoff, while stressing the importance of sustained diplomatic engagement to achieve a peaceful outcome. US President Donald Trump has set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday, warning that failure to comply will result in retaliatory military action.

Following earlier reports of Israeli air defence systems engaging Iranian missiles, the Israeli Broadcasting Authority has confirmed that alarm systems have been triggered across the northern regions of the country, specifically in the port city of Haifa.

With a significant surge in maritime traffic, Pakistan’s Karachi port has seen a record-breaking volume of cargo this month, surpassing the total volume handled in the entire previous year, as ships reroute from the Strait of Hormuz due to heightened regional tensions.
The nation is bracing for an impending energy crisis as summer demand peaks, with projected liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies dwindling to nearly zero by April and a mere 24 days of fuel reserves remaining.
Insurance premiums for war risk have skyrocketed over tenfold, while freight rates have quadrupled in response to the escalating situation.
In an effort to mitigate the crisis, the government has implemented bi-weekly adjustments to fuel prices, restricted power outages, and increased electricity tariffs while engaging in diplomatic efforts to secure rerouted fuel shipments and de-escalate tensions.

A Middle East expert has cautioned that an intensification of the conflict between the US-Israeli alliance and Iran would have far-reaching and catastrophic consequences for the global economy, as well as the region itself.
In a recent conversation with Al Jazeera, Amin Saikal, a distinguished scholar and former professor at the Australian National University, expressed grave concerns about the potential repercussions of an expanded war. According to Saikal, such a development would unleash a maelstrom of chaos and destruction throughout the region.
Saikal emphasized that both parties are resolute in their pursuit of their objectives, yet he remains skeptical about the war’s ability to resolve the underlying issues. Instead, he advocates for a negotiated settlement, acknowledging that the window for a diplomatic solution appears to be rapidly closing.
Saikal also noted that a change in President Trump’s stance could potentially pave the way for a compromise with Iran, thereby averting further conflict.

In a recent statement, the Israeli military disclosed the scope of its operations against Iranian targets from the previous day.
According to the statement released on X, the Israeli Air Force successfully engaged over 120 strategic sites within central and western Iran, which are allegedly linked to the Iranian regime’s military capabilities.
These targets reportedly included key facilities of the Revolutionary Guards’ ballistic missile arsenal, as well as storage and launch sites for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and air defence systems.
However, the Israeli military did not provide any supporting evidence for its claims.

A dire situation unfolded in Kuwait as residents awoke to the shocking revelation that two crucial power and water desalination facilities had been struck, forcing the shutdown of two power generation units. The country’s water supply, which relies heavily on these plants, is now under threat, with around 90 percent of its drinking water sourced from them. The extent of the damage remains unclear, but it is known that Kuwait boasts a total of 80 desalination plants nationwide. In addition to the water facilities, the Kuwaiti Petroleum headquarters, a major oil complex in the south, was also targeted, along with the finance ministry complex, which houses numerous government institutions. Authorities have issued an evacuation order for employees in the affected area, with work being temporarily shifted to remote operations. The devastating news has left Kuwaitis reeling, with the country facing an uncertain future.

Hezbollah announced that its operatives had successfully launched a precision-guided missile at an Israeli naval warship approximately 68 nautical miles off Lebanon’s coastline. According to a statement released by the group, the targeted vessel had been observed preparing to carry out hostile operations against Lebanese territory. Following extensive reconnaissance spanning several hours, Hezbollah claimed that a direct hit was confirmed, resulting from the deployment of a naval cruise missile.