US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

The Gulf region has been a hotbed of conflict in recent days, with Kuwait at the forefront of a series of Iranian attacks.
A spate of nighttime drone strikes has left the country reeling, with multiple facilities coming under attack.
According to reports, two critical infrastructure sites – a power plant and a water desalination plant – have been severely damaged by drone strikes, prompting authorities to describe the damage as substantial.
In a separate incident, the Ministry of Finance in Kuwait City confirmed that its headquarters had been targeted by an Iranian drone, resulting in significant damage.
Furthermore, a fire broke out at the Shuwaikh Oil Sector Complex after a drone attack, sparking concerns about the potential for further escalation.
The region is on high alert, with fears that a retaliatory strike by Tehran could be imminent if President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu follow through on their threats to intensify attacks on Iran.
The GCC countries have thus far demonstrated remarkable restraint in the face of repeated attacks over the past five weeks, with their defence spending reaching a staggering $115 billion annually.
However, as the attacks continue, some GCC nations are reevaluating their stance, suggesting that a shift from de-escalation to a more robust defensive posture may be necessary to protect their interests.

Details surrounding the rescue of a second US airman from Iran remain unclear, with no official confirmation forthcoming.
Reports of intense clashes and aerial bombardments in Dehdahst overnight have sparked speculation about the scope of a covert operation.
While earlier reports indicated at least four fatalities, new information suggests that the actual death toll may be higher, with multiple sources now indicating more than four people were killed.

Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, has expressed her admiration for Donald Trump and the American servicemen who carried out a daring rescue operation.

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has issued a statement commending the rescue efforts, drawing praise from his own background in the US Army Special Forces.
“America can finally exhale in collective relief,” Waltz noted in a recent post on X, acknowledging the exceptional skill displayed by his former special operations colleagues.

Details of a high-stakes rescue operation have been confirmed by the US president, following initial updates from a government official speaking to Al Jazeera. The operation, which unfolded over two days, centered on the retrieval of a missing airman who had been shot down. The other crew member had been safely extracted earlier, while the missing airman was believed to be hiding on the ground. According to the president, hundreds of special operations troops were involved in the daring rescue, which saw aircraft enter Iranian territory to locate and extract the airman. The airman was subsequently flown out of the country to safety. The operation, which began under the cover of darkness, took an unexpected turn when a firefight erupted as the rescue team approached the airman. Despite the chaos, the airman was successfully rescued and evacuated to safety.

The US President has offered further insight into the daring rescue operation that took place within Iranian territory. According to Trump, the US military maintained a constant watch over the location of the captured colonel, who is a US officer, for 24 hours a day, meticulously planning the rescue mission. A substantial fleet of aircraft, equipped with the most advanced and formidable weaponry available, was dispatched to effect the colonel’s retrieval. Although the officer did sustain injuries, Trump assured that he will make a full recovery. The President also highlighted the success of the operation, citing that no American personnel were killed or wounded, which he believes serves as a testament to the US military’s unparalleled air superiority over Iranian airspace.

Details of a high-stakes rescue operation are emerging, as a US official has confirmed the safe extraction of a US officer from Iranian territory.
Following a two-day evasion period, during which the officer apparently managed to evade Iranian authorities after being shot down, US forces successfully located and retrieved the individual.
Although the identity of the US forces involved remains unclear, it is likely they were part of a special operations unit.
The rescue mission unfolded under cover of darkness, culminating in a tense firefight. Reports suggest Iranian authorities had been aware of the US officer’s suspected location and may have deliberately used this information to their advantage.
The operation posed significant risks to the US personnel involved, but ultimately, the officer was successfully extracted and is now out of harm’s way.

In a statement, the US president revealed that a US military operation has successfully recovered a missing officer who was separated from his F-15E jet after it was struck by enemy fire over Iranian territory.

Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol convened a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council ambassadors to address the pressing issue of the global energy shortage and the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as per a statement issued by the country’s finance ministry.
During the gathering, which took place on Friday, Minister Koo sought the assistance of the Gulf envoys in procuring stable energy supplies and safeguarding the security of Korean vessels, according to a statement released by the ministry on Sunday.
The Gulf ambassadors assured Minister Koo that South Korea held a high priority for them and that they would maintain close communication with Seoul to ensure the uninterrupted supply of energy, as per the statement.
Similar to other Asian economies heavily reliant on fossil fuels, South Korea has been left vulnerable by the energy crisis.
The country, situated in East Asia, relies almost entirely on imported energy, with approximately 70 percent of its crude oil imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that firefighters successfully put out a blaze at an unspecified location, attributing the incident to Iranian aggression. The ministry did not provide details on the timing or exact location of the fire. This announcement followed a previous alert, as Bahrain’s air raid sirens were sounded approximately one hour prior.