US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A prominent human rights advocate and former leader of Human Rights Watch has cautioned that any US military action targeting Iranian civilian facilities would likely constitute a grave breach of international law.
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Kenneth Roth, a distinguished visiting professor at Princeton University, emphasized that US attacks on power plants or desalination facilities would be unmistakably war crimes, given their potential to cause widespread harm to non-combatants.
Roth noted that the disproportionate impact on civilians would be glaringly evident, and that such actions would be at odds with established precedents at the International Criminal Court, which has already prosecuted Russian military leaders for similar offenses in Ukraine.
In the event of a US strike, Roth stated that more than 100 international jurists concur with his assessment, underscoring the likelihood of war crimes liability.

According to Iranian state media sources, a coordinated military operation was carried out by the United States and Israel, resulting in strikes targeting the vicinity of Mehrabad International Airport in western Tehran and the Shahid Beheshti University campus in the city’s northern region.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s warning to send Iran “back to the Stone Age”, deeming it a brazen declaration of intent to commit a grave war atrocity.

In a scathing rebuke, he drew parallels with the actions of those who have historically suffered the consequences of remaining silent in the face of malevolent actors, referencing a conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, a jurist.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that a staggering 70 percent of Iran’s steel production capacity has been rendered inoperable following a series of US-Israeli air strikes that have relentlessly targeted key Iranian infrastructure and industrial facilities.
In a video statement released on Friday, Netanyahu emphasized the scope of the operation, stating, “We are systematically dismantling command structures, disrupting critical supply lines, and crippling vital infrastructure.”
Netanyahu hailed the campaign as a significant success, arguing that it has severely curtailed the financial resources and military capabilities of the Revolutionary Guards.
It is worth noting that strikes against civilian sites, such as steel plants, are only permissible if they are being utilized for military purposes.

Iranian military forces have reportedly carried out a series of drone attacks on strategic sites linked to US military presence in the region, specifically targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, according to a statement released by the Tasnim News Agency.

The Iranian military claimed that the strikes were aimed at facilities directly associated with US forces in response to recent attacks on Iranian infrastructure, including industrial complexes in Isfahan and Khuzestan, as well as the B1 bridge in Karaj.

The statement detailed that the Iranian military had specifically targeted a US military equipment storage facility in Jordan and a mechanized battalion location within the US armored brigade’s Arifjan camp in Kuwait. Additionally, the Iranian military stated that it had launched drone attacks on the largest aluminum smelter in Bahrain, citing its alleged support for US military industries.

With no respite in sight, Israel’s cumulative war expenses have skyrocketed to $112 billion, casting a dark cloud over the country’s future.
Daily life in Israel is marked by relentless missile attacks from Iran, prolonged school closures, and a faltering economy on the verge of collapse.
Despite 78 percent of Jewish Israelis still expressing unwavering support for the ongoing conflict, pollsters caution that public backing could soon begin to wane.
In a move that has further polarized the nation, the government has unveiled a record-breaking $271 billion budget and introduced a contentious death penalty law targeting Palestinians.
Al Jazeera correspondent Simon Speakman Cordall examines the devastating impact of years of war on Israel’s social fabric.

A devastating Israeli military campaign has crippled key water infrastructure in southern Lebanon, leaving residents without access to essential services, according to the South Lebanon Water Establishment.
The Lebanese National News Agency reported that the civilian authority had issued a statement detailing the extent of the damage, which occurred when Israeli strikes targeted facilities in Ibl al-Saqi and al-Maysat.
Furthermore, the attacks also impacted solar power systems at the al-Zahiriya station in Qanarit and Eastern Well No. 1.
The South Lebanon Water Establishment strongly denounced the attacks on critical civilian infrastructure, labeling them a blatant disregard for international norms and conventions that safeguard the neutrality of institutions providing vital services to civilians during times of conflict.
In a scathing rebuke, the authority stated that the targeting of water facilities constitutes a flagrant breach of international law, which demands the protection of civilian institutions and infrastructure from the ravages of war.

Reports from southern Iran indicate that a warehouse storing critical aid supplies and emergency equipment has been severely damaged in a drone attack, according to a spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, who spoke on Friday.
The assault in Bushehr province resulted in significant destruction, including the obliteration of two containers, two buses, and several emergency vehicles.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which maintains a presence across Iran with approximately 100,000 responders, has suffered the loss of three staff members since the onset of the Israeli-US conflict on February 28.
The organization’s delegation leader cautioned that the demand for medical assistance is escalating at an alarming rate, and the availability of essential supplies is becoming increasingly precarious.

Mitsui OSK Lines announced on Friday that a Japanese liquefied natural gas tanker, flying the flag of Panama, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant milestone for the industry.
This notable achievement comes after a period of heightened tensions, as the vessel became the first Japanese vessel to transit the strait since the outbreak of conflict.
According to a company representative, who spoke with Reuters, the vessel completed its journey without incident, although the specifics of the security arrangements were not disclosed.

Reports from the National News Agency confirm that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the deaths of at least four individuals and left multiple others injured in the regions of southern and eastern Lebanon.