US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A joint report by the United Nations and the African Union has sounded the alarm that Africa’s economic growth could be severely impacted if the conflict in Iran prolongs beyond six months. According to the report, which was presented at the UN’s Economic Commission meeting in Tangier, the African continent could experience a 0.2 percentage point decline in GDP growth in 2026.

The report cautions that the longer the conflict persists, the more severe the disruptions to shipping routes and the supply chains of essential commodities like energy and fertilisers, the greater the risk of a significant slowdown in economic growth across Africa. Although the report does not provide a detailed analysis of the potential impact on inflation, it warns that the conflict could also trigger a cost-of-living crisis, with some countries being more severely affected by fertiliser shortages than by rising oil prices. The report highlights that the Middle East accounts for approximately 16 percent of Africa’s imports and 11 percent of its exports.

Amid ongoing tensions between the US and Israel, we’re highlighting some of our recent content from the past day, shedding light on key developments:
A comprehensive breakdown of US threats and carpet bombing tactics through the ages
The ripple effects of the conflict on South Asian farmers, struggling with a fertilizer shortage
Three potential scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz, offering a nuanced perspective
A candid interview with Iran’s minister on the aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on cultural heritage sites
A detailed conversation with Marco Rubio on the US war against Iran
An interactive visual guide to Iran’s coastline and strategic islands, providing a deeper understanding of the region’s geography

Speaking at the UN Security Council, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani expressed profound disappointment that Iran persists in targeting the GCC states and Jordan, including their civilian infrastructure, with devastating consequences.
Iran’s actions, he emphasized, have resulted in the loss of innocent lives and the intimidation of citizens and residents, leaving a trail of terror in their wake.
Moreover, he underscored, Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz and restrict international navigation has posed a significant threat to the global economy, flagrantly disregarding international law.
Al-Zayani drew attention to a draft resolution submitted by Bahrain, which condemns Iran’s attempt to control international navigation at the Strait of Hormuz as unlawful and unjustified, and urges a decisive response.
Bahrain is hopeful that the UN Security Council will vote on the resolution this Friday, taking a crucial step to safeguard commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Iranian state media, the IRGC has claimed responsibility for a military operation targeting a cloud computing facility operated by Amazon in Bahrain, as reported by the IRNA news agency.

In a concerted effort to address the crippling gridlock in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime artery, a coalition of 40 countries led by the United Kingdom is convening a high-level virtual summit. The gathering, chaired by UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, will scrutinize all feasible diplomatic and political avenues to revive the waterway, which has been effectively severed by Iran in response to the ongoing conflict initiated by the United States and Israel.

Iran’s retaliatory strikes against commercial vessels and the looming threat of further attacks have brought nearly all traffic in the strait to a standstill, severing a critical lifeline for the global oil supply and sending petroleum prices skyrocketing. The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, takes place despite the absence of the United States, whose President Donald Trump had previously stated that securing the waterway is not a priority for his country.

In a swift response to a coordinated aerial assault, Kuwait’s defense forces successfully downed two Iranian cruise missiles and 13 drones that had been launched in a single day, thwarting the threat without causing any harm or casualties.

A high-stakes meeting convened by Bahrain, currently presiding over the UN Security Council, is unfolding amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions.
Scheduled prior to the outbreak of conflict, the gathering was initially intended to foster cooperation between GCC nations and the UN, but the current crisis has commandeered the agenda.
A draft resolution spearheaded by Bahrain could be put to a vote as early as tomorrow, following multiple iterations – four, to be exact. However, the proposed measure has faced stiff opposition from Russia, China, and to a lesser extent, France, who have expressed reservations about its content.
The contentious resolution incorporates language from Chapter Seven, effectively empowering GCC countries or other parties to employ any means necessary to counter Iran, a provision that Russia and China have categorically rejected.
Although the latest draft has excised the contentious Chapter Seven language, it still contains robust language that remains at odds with Russia and China’s stance, according to informed diplomatic sources.

Iranian officials are asserting that their forces launched a drone assault on American fighter aircraft stationed at the Al Azraq airbase in Jordan.

Russia intends to request a ceasefire from the United States and Israel to facilitate the safe removal of its personnel from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, according to a report from RIA news agency.
Leading the evacuation effort, Rosatom’s head Alexei Likhachev stated that the travel routes for the departing staff will be shared with Israeli and US authorities, and Russia will utilize all available channels to ensure strict compliance with the ceasefire during the convoy’s passage.
Likhachev revealed that a final evacuation phase, involving approximately 200 individuals, is currently slated for next week. As the builder of the Bushehr nuclear reactor, Rosatom personnel are engaged in the construction of additional units at the site.

The US Central Command has made public a video documenting airstrikes in Iran, which appears to focus on the destruction of drones, armored vehicles, and surface-to-air missile systems.