US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Argentina has unilaterally severed diplomatic relations with Iran, a move prompted by a heated exchange with the Iranian government over its characterization of Argentina as a supporter of terrorism. Iranian diplomat Mohsen Soltani Tehrani has been given a 48-hour ultimatum to depart the country, following a statement from Argentina’s foreign ministry condemning Tehran’s “misleading, inflammatory, and unfounded allegations” against the South American nation.

The decision to expel the Iranian envoy came just two days after Argentina, under the leadership of President Javier Milei, designated Iran’s IRGC as a “terrorist organization,” a designation that aligns with the stance of close allies such as the United States and Israel. In response, Iran’s Foreign Ministry released a statement accusing Argentina of “taking sides with the aggressors” and violating international law.

Argentina’s foreign ministry cited Iran’s “persistent refusal” to cooperate with the ongoing investigation into the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) as a key factor in its decision to expel the Iranian diplomat. The bombing, which occurred on July 18, 1994, resulted in the deaths of 85 people and injured over 300, making it the deadliest attack in Argentina’s history.

Reports are emerging of a drone assault on the US logistics and diplomatic hub situated within Baghdad’s international airport compound, according to information provided by two Iraqi security sources, who spoke to AFP news agency. The airport complex, which serves as a base for the Iraqi military, also hosts the US facility.

Fu Cong, China’s representative to the United Nations, has voiced his country’s strong disapproval of granting member states the authority to employ force in the Middle East, warning that such a move would effectively sanction the misuse of force and its indiscriminate application.

Israel’s military has confirmed the interception of a missile fired from Yemen, marking the fourth such incident since the conflict began. Channel 14 reports that Israel’s Home Front Command swiftly issued a warning following the detection of the launch, prompting alerts in major cities across the country. The warning system activated sirens in several areas, including Jerusalem and the Dead Sea region.

According to Tommy Piggot, US State Department spokesperson, President Trump consistently sought to explore diplomatic avenues, a stance that has remained unwavering throughout his tenure.
Piggot emphasized that Trump’s core objectives have been unequivocally focused on preventing the Iranian regime from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Notably, Piggot pointed out that despite being presented with opportunities for diplomacy prior to and following Operation Midnight Hammer, the Iranian regime continued to pursue its nuclear ambitions, posing an unacceptable threat to both the US and global security.

A senior US State Department official has emphasized that Iran’s acquisition of a nuclear weapon is an unacceptable scenario, as expressed in a recent conversation with Al Jazeera.

Royal Air Maroc, the flagship airline of Morocco, has temporarily grounded its flights to and from Doha, Qatar, effective immediately and lasting through June 30.
Additionally, the airline has also cancelled its flights to and from Dubai until May 31.

In a social media video, President Trump highlighted what he claimed was a devastating aerial assault on Iran’s largest bridge, and reiterated his long-held stance that the country must negotiate a deal “before it is too late.” The attack, reportedly carried out earlier in the day, targeted a major highway bridge connecting Tehran to the western city of Karaj, according to Fars news agency.

The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has persisted, with concurrent strikes against key locations in Lebanon, Syria, and Iran, further exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is sounding the alarm over a sharp escalation in emergency medical needs in Iran, where supplies of critical equipment such as trauma kits are dwindling due to the prolonged conflict. According to Maria Martinez, head of the IFRC delegation in Iran, the war has claimed over 2,000 lives since the US-Israeli airstrikes began on February 28, with more than 26,500 people injured in the process. Martinez revealed that three IFRC staff members have lost their lives while on duty, including one who was tragically killed during an air strike on March 31 that targeted a medical clinic in Zanjan province.