US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a recent operation, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence successfully downed six unmanned aerial vehicles, according to a spokesperson who spoke on Friday morning.
The intercepts took place over a period of several hours, although the exact timing was not specified.
No statement was issued regarding the origin or perpetrators behind the drone attacks.

In a recent post on X, former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif elaborated on his previously published proposal for a blueprint to declare victory and bring an end to the conflict between Iran and the United States. The proposal was initially featured in Foreign Affairs.

A devastating attack on the Pasteur Institute in downtown Tehran has left many Iranians reeling, with the facility’s strategic location mere steps from the Supreme Leader’s office not going unnoticed. The institute, a crucial hub for vaccine production, including the COVID vaccine, has been at the epicenter of a relentless barrage of air strikes since the onset of the conflict. The Pasteur neighborhood has borne the brunt of this onslaught, with residents and healthcare workers alike bearing witness to the unrelenting assault. The fact that this is not an isolated incident has only added to the sense of outrage, as multiple hospitals and pharmaceutical companies across the capital and its surrounding areas have been targeted in recent days.

The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, has held steady at around $109 a barrel, as the international community grapples with the escalating situation in the region. This latest development comes on the heels of President Trump’s warnings to target key Iranian infrastructure, which has sent shockwaves through the oil market. As a result, oil prices have skyrocketed by nearly 50 percent since the conflict began, leading to a significant increase in fuel costs worldwide and prompting governments to take drastic measures to conserve energy resources.

In a targeted operation, Israeli forces have confirmed the deaths of 15 Hezbollah operatives, according to a statement from military spokesperson Avichay Adraee. The announcement was made on X, where it was revealed that Israel’s 146th Division had pinpointed the group, which was subsequently neutralized by an air force strike. The Israeli military alleges that the group had been planning to launch anti-tank missiles against Israeli targets. Following the operation, Israeli forces claim to have seized a cache of arms, including rifles and grenades, from the targeted area.

In a devastating early morning assault, a Red Crescent relief facility in Iran’s Bushehr province was struck by a drone, according to an official statement from the Iranian relief organisation.
The pre-dawn attack, which occurred around 5am, resulted in significant damage to a warehouse in the Choghadak area, where two relief containers, two buses, and emergency vehicles were destroyed, as reported by the Fars news agency.
Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident.

The ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran has caused chaos in global oil and gas markets, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blocked for two months.
Following US President Donald Trump’s vow to maintain intense strikes against Iran for an additional two to three weeks in a recent address, oil prices skyrocketed once again.
However, China has largely shielded itself from the oil crisis, despite its significant dependence on Iran for oil imports.
One of the key strategies employed by China to ensure a stable oil supply is through its network of smaller, independent refineries, often referred to as “teapot refineries.” These facilities have capitalized on cheap oil resulting from international sanctions, stockpiled oil reserves, and increased imports from countries such as Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Over the past 24 hours, a total of 148 individuals required medical attention, according to the latest update from Israel’s Ministry of Health.
Since hostilities with Iran escalated in late February, the ministry reported that 6,594 people have been hospitalized.

A recent escalation in language by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has sent shockwaves among observers, as the US and Israel continue their relentless assault on Iran’s 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, with the US official openly dismissing established protocols as “ineffective”.

Elmasry warns that Hegseth’s unapologetic stance sends a clear message that the United States is willing to disregard international norms. The US president’s threats to target civilian infrastructure have raised concerns that war crimes may be committed, particularly in light of the five-week bombardment that has seen hundreds of hospitals, tens of schools, and thousands of residential homes destroyed.

An Iranian missile attack has caused significant damage to a critical desalination and power plant in Kuwait, prompting emergency responders to implement backup plans to ensure uninterrupted operations and safeguard the site. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.