US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a recent statement posted on Telegram, the Israeli military disclosed that a significant escalation of attacks had taken place in Tehran, targeting key infrastructure belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to the military’s account, the assault involved an IRGC ground force base, a mobile command center housing high-ranking officials, and a storage facility for ballistic missiles in the city of Tabriz.

In a strongly worded appeal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the conflict involving Iran, following a warning from US President Donald Trump that the US would launch significant military strikes on the Islamic republic in the coming weeks. According to Mao, the escalating tensions are unlikely to yield a lasting resolution and pose a threat to the interests of all parties involved. She emphasized that the parties concerned should take immediate action to suspend military operations, citing the need to avert a more severe impact on global economic stability and energy security.

Israeli policymakers are grappling with the prospect of a premature end to the Iran conflict, citing concerns that a change in government would undermine their objectives, according to Abed Abou Shhadeh, a Jaffa-based analyst. Abou Shhadeh notes that the current Israeli government has committed to achieving a decisive victory, but its leaders are struggling to articulate a clear strategy for achieving this goal.

As the year draws to a close, Israel’s parliamentary elections are looming, and Abou Shhadeh suggests that the government’s stance on Iran is being influenced by its electoral prospects. He points out that the US, where public opinion is increasingly opposed to the war, may push for a ceasefire in Iran, but Israeli leaders are preparing to maintain their military presence in Lebanon regardless of the outcome in Iran.

Reports from Israel’s Channel 12 indicate that rocket alerts have been triggered in the Upper Galilee, specifically in the vicinity of Hatzor HaGlilit and Amuka, following a rocket attack.

According to Abdolmohar Mohammadkhani, a spokesperson for the mayor of Tehran, the city’s housing sector has been severely impacted by recent attacks, with 33,000 homes sustaining varying degrees of damage. Mohammadkhani noted that the extent of the damage ranges from minor issues such as broken glass, doors, and windows to more extensive repairs requiring major reconstruction or full renovation.

As a result, approximately 1,869 families are currently facing housing challenges, with around 1,245 having been relocated to 23 designated residential complexes. Mohammadkhani further stated that repair efforts have commenced on over 4,000 residential units, with municipal authorities either undertaking the work or providing financial support.

In response to a warning from US President Trump that Iran must agree to a deal within two to three weeks or face strikes on its power plants, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has issued a stern rebuke. According to Baghaei, Iran will not stand idly by as the conflict continues to escalate, describing the ongoing situation as a catastrophic threat not only to Iran, but to the entire region and beyond.

Baghaei emphasized that Iran will continue to defend itself as long as US-Israeli strikes persist, and reiterated the country’s commitment to maintaining good relations with its Gulf neighbours. However, he also accused the US and Israel of exploiting these territories to launch military aggression against Iran, describing the conflict as an unjust war imposed on the Iranian people.

A deadly air strike has ravaged a residential building in the Lebanese town of Kfar Sir, resulting in the tragic loss of at least three lives, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. The agency also confirmed reports of aerial bombardments in the nearby towns of Yatar, Harouf, and Zibdine. This latest escalation comes as Israeli forces continue to intensify their military campaign in Lebanon, coinciding with the ongoing conflict in Iran and a ground invasion into southern Lebanon.

In a recent 24-hour period, Iraq’s Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) have come under fire from strikes carried out by the US and Israel, targeting units under the command of the PMF’s Nineveh Operations Command. According to the PMF, a second attack took place at 5:20am local time today, which corresponds to 2:20 GMT. Fortunately, the PMF reports that neither of the strikes resulted in any casualties. It is worth noting that US forces have previously launched numerous attacks on the PMF during the conflict in Iran. The PMF is a significant paramilitary force within Iraq’s military, comprising some brigades aligned with Iran.

The relentless Israeli military campaign in southern Lebanon has resulted in a significant surge in casualties, with the death toll reaching 1,318 on Wednesday, including 125 children. The number of wounded in the past four weeks is rapidly approaching 4,000. A heart-wrenching incident occurred in the Nabatiyeh district, where a family of four was tragically killed in an airstrike. The victims consisted of a father, his mother, and their two young daughters.

Hezbollah has continued to assert its military presence, claiming to target Israeli troops operating within Lebanon. The militant group has focused its operations on the town of Antara, where they have been launching rocket and drone attacks against Israeli forces. Additionally, Hezbollah has been employing artillery and drone strikes, while simultaneously firing barrages of rockets and drones into northern Israel, allegedly targeting Israeli troops, military bases, and barracks along the border.

A recent rocket attack on the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona has resulted in two individuals, one 85 years old and the other 34 years old, sustaining minor injuries from shrapnel. A photograph released by Channel 12 shows the devastating aftermath of the attack, with a house in the city severely damaged, its walls blown out.