US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has acknowledged receipt of communications via third-party channels, with officials stating that these messages are currently under scrutiny.

“We stand firm in our resolve to safeguard the nation against any form of aggression,” an official spokesperson emphasized, as reported by Iran’s IRIB news agency. “We are prepared to counter any type of assault, including a ground invasion,” the spokesperson added.

Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, had previously informed Al Jazeera that while messages from US special envoy Steve Witkoff had been received, this development did not signify the commencement of negotiations.

A recent survey conducted by the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) reveals a stark divergence in opinions among Iranian Americans regarding the US-Israeli conflict. The poll indicates that nearly two-thirds of respondents (66%) are firmly opposed to the war, whereas approximately one-third (32.7%) express support for it. This shift in sentiment stands in contrast to an earlier NIAC poll taken at the outset of the conflict, which found Iranian American respondents to be nearly evenly divided.

NIAC attributes the growing opposition to the war among Iranian Americans to the devastating consequences of President Trump’s decisions, which have led to widespread civilian casualties and the destabilization of the country. When questioned about their reasons for opposing the war, respondents cited the alarming rates of civilian deaths and injuries, as well as the country’s precarious state of instability.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has acknowledged receipt of messages transmitted via intermediaries, with officials now scrutinizing the content of these communications.
In a statement, the ministry’s spokesperson emphasized that the Iranian people’s primary concern is to safeguard their nation against aggression, and they remain prepared to counter any form of attack, including a potential ground assault.
Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi informed Al Jazeera that, despite receiving messages from US special envoy Steve Witkoff, this development does not imply that Iran is engaged in negotiations.

In the past few hours, our publication has released a series of articles tackling different facets of the ongoing conflict. Some of the key stories to note include:

Reports from Fars news agency indicate that a joint US-Israeli military operation has resulted in a devastating strike on a rural area in Larestan, a mountainous region within Iran’s Fars province. The assault, which took place in the evening hours, has claimed the lives of four individuals and left three local residents seriously injured, according to the acting deputy for political and security affairs in Fars province.

A recently obtained letter from Iran’s president directly targets the American public, contradicting claims that it was intended for US President Trump. The Iranian leader’s message emphasizes that his country is not an aggressive nation, having never initiated a war against a foreign power since the United States’ inception and even before. This stance is a direct response to the narrative that portrays Iran as a threat to regional and global stability. The president’s words also highlight the perceived injustice of the US proxy war on behalf of Israel, which he believes is a key factor in the region’s conflict. By addressing the American people directly, the Iranian president aims to correct the public’s perception of his country as a friendly, defensive nation with the right to self-defense, particularly in light of the significant US military presence in the region.

Iranian authorities confirmed that US-Israeli air strikes had struck two piers in the country’s southern region, resulting in injuries to five individuals. The strikes, as reported by the Tasnim news agency, targeted the Doha fishing pier in Qeshm and a dual-purpose fishing-commercial pier in Bandar Charak. According to eyewitnesses, emergency responders and assessment teams are currently on the scene, working to assess the full scope of the damage caused by the strikes.

A recent aerial incursion has been successfully thwarted by the kingdom’s Defence Ministry, which has confirmed the downing of an incoming unmanned aerial vehicle.

Across the country, particularly in the central region where Tel Aviv and surrounding cities are located, home to 44 percent of the population – a staggering number of millions – daily life has become increasingly disrupted by the need for frequent visits to bomb shelters and safe rooms. The threat of missiles has not been limited to this area, with cities like Ashdod and Ashkelon in the south also experiencing the harsh realities of war. As a result, countless individuals have been forced to adapt to a new normal, with children confined to online learning and the airport operating at a significantly reduced capacity.

A militant Iraqi faction, known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, has announced a series of 41 military operations aimed at US installations within Iraq and surrounding territories. According to a statement disseminated via Telegram, the group’s forces employed a large number of drones to execute the attacks on the same day.