US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A fresh wave of rocket attacks has been unleashed on the northern Israeli city of Haifa and its surrounding regions, according to Israeli officials.
Medical personnel confirm that at least six individuals have been injured, with some experiencing emotional trauma, while another person was struck by debris from the blast’s shockwave.
As a key urban center in Israel, Haifa boasts a substantial population and serves as the country’s primary oil refinery, processing a significant 70 percent of Israel’s refining capacity.
This marks Haifa’s third strike during the ongoing conflict.

According to confidential sources cited by CNN, a recent evaluation of US intelligence suggests that Iran has managed to preserve approximately half of its missile launch capabilities, despite a prolonged period of US and Israeli military strikes. Furthermore, the assessment indicates that Tehran continues to possess a substantial number of one-way attack drones, with roughly 50 percent of its drone capacity remaining operational. This information appears to contradict statements made by US President Donald Trump, who has claimed that Iran’s ability to launch missiles and drones has been severely curtailed, with its military infrastructure severely damaged. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had previously stated that ballistic missile attacks against US forces have decreased by 90 percent since the start of the conflict, with a similar decline observed in the use of one-way attack UAVs, also known as kamikaze drones, which have seen a 90 percent drop.

According to BFM TV, a subsidiary of the French shipping conglomerate CMA CGM, one of the company’s container ships has completed its passage through the Strait of Hormuz, with the announcement made on a recent Friday.

For the second month in a row, global food prices have surged to a record high in March, eclipsing their December peak. According to the FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for globally traded commodities, the average reading last month stood at 128.5 points, representing a 2.4 percent increase from February. Meanwhile, the UN has revised its 2025 global cereal production forecast upward, projecting a record 3.036 billion metric tonnes, a nearly 6 percent year-on-year growth. This development comes as the UN and other international bodies continue to sound the alarm over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which is exerting significant pressure on global food supply chains.

US Senator Chris Murphy, a key member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed his opinion on why he thinks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is disregarding the views of US military leaders, specifically in relation to Iran’s plans.

Tasnim News Agency, a semi-official Iranian outlet, has released images purportedly showing a US fighter jet that was reportedly brought down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ air defenses over central Iran.
According to the agency, the images reveal markings that link the aircraft to the US European Command, which operates a diverse fleet of fighter jets, including the F-35, F-15, F-22, and F-16 models.
Tasnim asserts that the downed jet is a part of the 48th Squadron, based at Lakenheath Air Base in England, and that the squadron has been deployed to the CENTCOM region for operations against Iran.
US officials have yet to comment on the matter.

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According to Sara Segneri, a seasoned international law expert, the widespread lack of accountability for international actors who engage in acts of aggression or attacks on civilian infrastructure has inadvertently granted the United States a free pass to pursue similar actions in Iran.

Segneri noted that the prevailing culture of impunity leaves victims with limited recourse when seeking justice, predicting that the disregard for the laws of war will persist unless drastic measures are taken.

“It’s deeply concerning to see prominent figures like Trump and Hegseth openly pledge to push Iran back into a bygone era, targeting civilian infrastructure and even revisiting the targeting of schools,” Segneri observed. “As this trend continues, it’s alarming that the US is launching strikes on civilian infrastructure without demonstrating any consideration for proportionality or strategic gain.”

Segneri also emphasized that Iran’s targeting of civilian infrastructure in response would not be justified, as committing war crimes does not provide a legitimate reason for the other side to do the same.

As the US considers a potential withdrawal from the Iran conflict, it’s grappling with the delicate balance of maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz – a critical maritime route that previously handled 20 percent of the world’s oil shipments before the outbreak of hostilities.
The documentary showcases a notable shift in President Donald Trump’s approach, initially vowing to safeguard navigation rights, only to later encourage other nations – particularly those in Asia – to take the initiative in reopening the waterway.
Notably, Trump has also stated that the US relies on minimal oil imports through the Hormuz Strait and that it doesn’t require this vital supply line.

Since the US and Israel’s military campaign against Iran kicked off in late February, Bahrain’s defense forces have successfully intercepted a total of 429 unmanned aerial vehicles and 188 projectiles, demonstrating their robust capabilities in countering aerial threats.