US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

The ongoing conflict between the US and Israel and Iran has resulted in a prolonged disruption to global oil and gas markets, now in its second month. Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of continued aggressive strikes against Iran for an additional two to three weeks in a recent address, oil prices have seen a significant increase.
Despite being heavily reliant on Iran for oil, China has managed to largely shield itself from the oil crisis. The country has employed a key strategy involving smaller, independent refineries known as “teapot refineries,” which have capitalized on cheap oil made available due to international sanctions. These refineries have stockpiled oil reserves and increased imports from countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Iran.

Over the past 24 hours, a total of 148 individuals were admitted to medical facilities, according to the latest update from Israel’s Ministry of Health.
Since the escalation of hostilities with Iran in late February, the ministry reported that 6,594 people have been hospitalized, with the latest figures released on a Friday.

A recent escalation in language by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has sent shockwaves among observers, as the US and Israel continue to launch targeted strikes against Iranian infrastructure. According to Mohamad Elmasry, a media studies expert at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Hegseth’s candid remarks have set a disturbing precedent. Elmasry notes that it is unprecedented for a high-ranking official to publicly dismiss the rules of engagement as ineffective, effectively signaling a willingness to disregard international norms. The US president’s threat to target civilian infrastructure has raised concerns that war crimes may be imminent, with Elmasry warning that the intensification of bombardment could lead to a “Israel-ification” of the conflict. Over the past five weeks, the US and Israel have launched hundreds of strikes against hospitals, schools, and residential areas, leaving thousands of homes in ruins.

A devastating Iranian airstrike has left a significant impact on a vital desalination and power plant in Kuwait, prompting emergency responders to swiftly implement backup plans to ensure uninterrupted operations and safeguard the site. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

As the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran enters its 36th day, the intensity of the attacks is escalating, with key infrastructure in and around Tehran coming under fire. The US and Israel are intensifying their pressure on Iran, with the war spreading its reach across the Middle East.

Israeli military officials have confirmed that missiles originating from Iran are currently in transit towards the country, prompting an immediate response from the nation’s defense systems. According to a statement from the Israeli Army, “interception protocols are being activated to neutralize the impending threat.”

Since March 1, the World Health Organization has documented an alarming escalation of attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran, resulting in a staggering number of over 20 incidents.
At least nine individuals have lost their lives, including a member of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the WHO, has highlighted the devastating impact of one such strike, which crippled the historic Pasteur Institute in Tehran, leaving it incapable of providing vital health services.
As previously reported, this attack, along with others targeting a psychiatric hospital and a facility manufacturing critical medicines for cancer and multiple sclerosis patients, has severely disrupted Iran’s healthcare system.

During a joint press conference in Seoul, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate on finding a solution to the ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This pledge was made during Macron’s inaugural official visit to South Korea, following a virtual meeting of 40 nations convened by the UK the previous day to address the crisis.

Reports from the Kuwaiti news agency confirm that the strategic oil refinery at Mina al-Ahmadi has been targeted for the third time in the past two weeks, underscoring the refinery’s vulnerability in the region.
As one of the largest and most critical refineries in the Middle East, Mina al-Ahmadi plays a pivotal role in meeting Kuwait’s domestic energy demands.
Meanwhile, a surge in Iranian aggression across the Gulf has been observed, with our correspondents reporting multiple alarm incidents in the UAE and Bahrain within the past few hours. Saudi Arabia has successfully intercepted six drones, highlighting the escalating tensions in the area.
Geographically, Kuwait’s proximity to Iran poses a significant risk, with the two countries separated by just 80km (50 miles). This proximity makes Kuwait a prime target for potential Iranian attacks.

A blaze has broken out at the Habshan gas facility in the UAE, a key Emirati gas processing site, following an incident involving a projectile, according to a statement from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The agency confirmed that operations at the facility have been temporarily halted as emergency services work to contain the fire, with no reported casualties so far.