US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

According to Iran’s Health Ministry, a total of 2,076 fatalities and 26,500 injuries have resulted from US-Israeli strikes across the country since February 28.

A rocket launched from Lebanon has resulted in two individuals being hospitalized with injuries after hitting the northern Israeli town of Bi’ina, according to local media sources. Medical personnel have confirmed treating a man in his 30s and another in his 40s, both of whom sustained shrapnel wounds. The attack has also led to significant material damage, officials stated.

According to an Israeli military statement on X, two high-level command facilities allegedly linked to the IRGC were targeted in a recent operation. The facilities, it’s alleged, served as conduits for financial support to militant groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Furthermore, the Israeli military claims the command centres played a role in bolstering Iran’s armed forces, although no concrete evidence was provided to substantiate this assertion.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has emerged as a pivotal region in the ongoing conflict, bearing the brunt of its devastating impact. At a recent UN Security Council meeting, GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi emphasized the gravity of the situation, highlighting Iran’s repeated attacks that have severely disrupted critical maritime trade routes essential to the global economy. These vital corridors, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, are under threat from the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, posing a significant risk to international trade and economic stability. Al-Budaiwi outlined three key requirements for the Security Council to address. Firstly, Iran must be held accountable for its aggressive actions, and its attacks must be halted. Secondly, measures must be taken to protect the region’s vital maritime trade routes from further disruption. Thirdly, the GCC is seeking a more active role in the peace process, demanding involvement in all stages leading up to negotiations to ensure their interests are accurately represented and reflected in any eventual peace settlement.

In a pressing appeal, Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasized the necessity of sustained communication with Iran following a conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. During their phone call, Stubb underscored the critical need for a ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution in the region.

An Israeli military alert system has picked up evidence of a missile launch emanating from within Iranian borders.
The Israeli Home Front Command has activated its early warning protocol, broadcasting alerts to residents of Jerusalem and the surrounding Greater Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is sounding a warning about the rapidly intensifying humanitarian needs in Iran, where a severe shortage of medical supplies could be imminent if the conflict continues unabated. According to Maria Martinez, head of the organization’s delegation in the country, the escalating situation poses a significant challenge to their ability to provide adequate support.

Since the US-Israeli air strikes on Iran commenced on February 28, a staggering 2,000 lives have been lost, while more than 26,500 people have been injured. Martinez revealed that three of the Red Cross agency’s own personnel had fallen victim to the conflict, including one who was killed during an air strike on a medical clinic in Zanjan province on March 31. Martinez declined to assign blame for the tragic incidents.

Martinez expressed her primary concern: “The humanitarian needs are escalating at an alarming rate, and we’re struggling to keep pace with the level of support required to address this crisis.”

A recent phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman centered on the escalating regional conflict and the potential threats to maritime security, as reported by the Saudi State News Agency. Prior to the call, the Kremlin had announced that Putin was advocating for a heightened focus on diplomatic and political initiatives aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing war.

Royal Air Maroc, the flagship airline of Morocco, has announced that it will be grounding all flights to and from Doha, Qatar’s capital city, until June 30.
Additionally, the airline has cancelled its flights to and from Dubai, a major hub in the United Arab Emirates, until May 31.

In a video message shared on social media, President Trump warned Iran that it must seize the moment to make a deal, lest it be too late. The video appeared to show the destruction of a major bridge in Iran, which Trump claimed was a result of a recent strike. The bridge, a crucial link between Tehran and the western city of Karaj, was reportedly hit by air strikes earlier in the day, according to Fars news agency.