US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A government spokesperson has confirmed that Malaysian vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz without incurring any tolls, as reported by Reuters. This clarification comes in response to online speculation suggesting otherwise, with Fahmi Fadzil, Malaysia’s Communications Minister, stating unequivocally at a recent press briefing that no tolls have been paid.

Emirates airline has confirmed that Iranian nationals are barred from entering or transiting through the United Arab Emirates, with the exception of those holding a UAE “Golden Visa” who are permitted to travel in and out of the country.

The CEO of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has described Iran’s activities in the Strait of Hormuz as a form of “global economic coercion” that demands a unified international response to safeguard the uninterrupted supply of energy resources.

In a recent conversation with Al Jazeera, Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi touched on the country’s interactions with the United States and the possibility of a ground invasion. The key points from the discussion are outlined below.

Reports from Iranian media indicate that the cities of Kerman and Sirjan, located in southern Iran, have been impacted by US-Israeli military actions.

According to a recent update from the semiofficial Tasnim news agency, over 1,262 Iranian expatriates residing in Dubai have heeded the call to return to their native land since the outbreak of conflict. In the absence of direct flights to Iran, these individuals have been forced to take circuitous routes via Afghanistan and Armenia to reach their destination. Meanwhile, the Iranian government has lodged a formal request with the UAE authorities to facilitate the transportation of its citizens by sea, as well as establish a dedicated air corridor. As previously reported, Dubai-based carriers Emirates and Flydubai have explicitly stated that Iranian nationals are barred from entering or transiting through the UAE.

In a speech delivered in London, British Prime Minister Starmer highlighted the UK’s role in rallying 35 international partners to join forces in pursuit of enhanced maritime security in the Gulf region, as he addressed a live audience.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has reassured the British public that the UK will not be entangled in a potential conflict with Iran, amid concerns that the country may become embroiled in a US-Israeli war.

Reports from the ground confirm that a drone assault has hit the Sarsang oilfield in Duhok province, a part of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region. Eyewitness accounts corroborate the incident, which was also independently verified by security sources speaking to Reuters news agency. The sources attributed the attack to a drone strike. This latest incident comes on the heels of a previous assault on an oil storage facility in Erbil, the regional capital, as per the National Iraqi News Agency.

The Bahrain Defence Force has successfully intercepted and destroyed 186 missiles and 419 drones launched by Iran during the conflict, according to an official military statement.