US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a dramatic escalation, Israel’s air force unleashed a barrage of over 400 strikes in the past 48 hours, unleashing a staggering 650 munitions against key infrastructure in the Iranian capital of Tehran. According to a statement from the Israeli military, the targeted sites were directly linked to the Iranian regime. The overnight assault, carried out by Israeli warplanes, saw dozens of locations in the heart of Tehran come under attack. The military claimed that the strikes successfully hit approximately 15 critical facilities, including a central complex with ties to Iran’s Defence Ministry, which is involved in weapons production.

According to a statement made by a senior commander at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, Iran-aligned armed groups have demonstrated their unyielding strength against US and Israeli forces in the region.

The Israeli government’s actions suggest a clear intention to exacerbate the damage inflicted on Iran before the impending end of the conflict, which Donald Trump is expected to declare. Given the failure of their initial objective to overthrow the Iranian regime and install a government aligned with Israel and the US, the Israeli government has redirected its focus towards preventing Iran’s recovery. This calculated approach hinges on the assumption that if the war concludes and Iran is unable to regain stability, chaos will ensue – a scenario that would be acceptable to the Israeli government, provided Iran remains in disarray.

Reports of loud explosions in various areas of Dubai have been attributed to the successful deployment of the city’s air defence systems, which intercepted unidentified aerial targets.

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A joint statement from 15 European foreign ministers has shed more light on their stance on the Middle East conflict.
The ministers emphasized the significance of UN peacekeepers in the region while calling on Israel to seize the opportunity for direct negotiations offered by the Lebanese government.
In their statement, the diplomats expressed their support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as it carries out its mandate.
The statement also condemned the attacks on UNIFIL contingents, highlighting the unacceptable loss of life among peacekeepers, including the tragic killing of Indonesian peacekeepers.
The foreign ministers urged all parties to uphold the ceasefire agreement that came into effect in November 2024, as well as fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 1701 from 2006, which called for a complete halt to hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
The ministers strongly urged Israel to accept the Lebanese government’s invitation to engage in direct negotiations.
The European diplomats stressed that supporting stability in Lebanon is crucial for achieving lasting peace and security in the Middle East, and that de-escalation is urgently required, with diplomacy taking centre stage.

Contrary to claims of seeking a truce, Iranian officials have consistently maintained that their objective is not a temporary ceasefire, but rather a lasting peace that brings an end to the conflict.
Reports from the ground in Tehran confirm a series of aerial assaults, with two recent strikes targeting areas east of the city.
Simultaneous attacks were also reported in various regions across the country, escalating into overnight strikes within the city limits of Tehran.
A notable incident occurred in the morning, when a significant attack was launched near the former US embassy in Tehran, underscoring the intensity of the ongoing campaign of strikes.

In a unified statement, 15 European foreign ministers from countries such as Belgium, Ireland, Spain, and Italy expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. According to the ministers, the conflict has already forced 1.2 million people – approximately 25 percent of the population – to flee their homes, leaving them internally displaced.

The ministers highlighted the devastating impact of the conflict, citing a staggering death toll of over 1,000 people, predominantly civilians, including children, aid workers, and journalists, as per the Health Ministry of Lebanon’s reports. The diplomats strongly criticized Hezbollah’s decision to launch an attack on Israel in support of Iran and called for an immediate halt to all hostile actions against Israel, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

The escalation of the conflict in Lebanon is a direct consequence of the US-Israel war on Iran, which began after Iran-aligned Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel following the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28. Notably, this marked a significant escalation, as Hezbollah had not launched an attack on Israel since a ceasefire came into effect in November 2024, despite repeated Israeli breaches of the agreement.

Admiral Nicolas Vaujour, the French navy chief, has warned that China will eventually need to become more involved in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing the current number of Chinese vessels passing through as insufficient. Speaking at the War & Peace security conference in Paris, Vaujour expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of existing diplomatic channels between China and Iran, suggesting that direct Chinese involvement will be necessary to restore normal shipping traffic.

In a joint declaration, the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank have announced the establishment of a collaborative task force to optimize their collective response to the war’s far-reaching economic and energy repercussions.
The newly formed coordination group will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the war’s effects on various countries, facilitate a unified response, and rally key stakeholders to provide vital assistance to nations in crisis, according to the international organizations.