US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Reports from the Iranian state-run Mehr News Agency confirm a military strike targeted the western part of Tehran, resulting in significant damage to residential areas.

Reports from Mehr news agency indicate that Kashan Passenger Airport in Isfahan province has been targeted by a joint US-Israeli military operation, with the deputy governor confirming the attack occurred in the evening hours.

During a high-level meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the French head of state emphasized a shared commitment to the principles of international law, global stability, and democratic values.
Takaichi’s counterpart underscored the need for a swift return to tranquility, calling for an immediate ceasefire, free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to hostilities in the region.
The two leaders concurred on the imperative of rapidly defusing the conflict, safeguarding the critical waterway, and maintaining a steady flow of essential goods.
In a joint press briefing at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, Takaichi highlighted the significance of strengthening ties between Japan and France, particularly in the face of an increasingly challenging international landscape.

According to Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev, a significant number of the corporation’s personnel – exceeding 200 individuals – are set to be temporarily relocated from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week. In a statement to Rossiya-24 state television, Likhachev revealed that while a maximum of 50 Rosatom staff will remain at the facility, all of them have chosen to do so voluntarily. The decision comes amidst a recent escalation of attacks on Bushehr and other Iranian nuclear sites, launched by Israel.

A significant escalation in the conflict with Lebanon and Iran has resulted in the deaths of 10 Israeli soldiers and injuries to 309 others, as per the military’s latest report. In the past 24 hours, a total of 48 Israeli military personnel have been wounded in intense fighting in southern Lebanon.

A recent social media post from the official Rewards for Justice programme of the US Department of State has gone out on the X platform, seeking assistance in gathering information about a series of attacks on key US facilities in Iraq. The targeted sites include the US Embassy in Baghdad, the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Centre, and the US Consulate General in Erbil, situated within Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region. In exchange for credible intelligence, the programme is offering a substantial $3 million reward, specifically aimed at identifying Iran-aligned armed groups and other perpetrators behind these incidents.

In a collaborative effort, the leadership of the International Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and World Bank will establish a joint coordination group to effectively address the far-reaching energy and economic repercussions of the conflict in Iran, as outlined in a joint declaration from the international entities.

The newly formed coordination group will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the war’s effects on various nations, facilitate a unified response, and mobilize key stakeholders to provide vital support to countries requiring assistance, according to the international organizations.

French naval commander Admiral Nicolas Vaujour expressed concerns that China’s current involvement in navigating the Strait of Hormuz may not be sufficient to restore normal maritime traffic, as he spoke at the War & Peace security conference in Paris. According to Vaujour, China’s naval presence has been noticeably absent in efforts to reopen the strait, despite ongoing diplomatic talks between Chinese and Iranian authorities to facilitate the passage of a limited number of vessels. Vaujour believes that this approach may not be enough to fully restore normal traffic flows, prompting him to suggest that China should take a more direct and assertive role in the debate to address the ongoing crisis.

A collective outcry from 15 European foreign ministers, representing countries such as Belgium, Ireland, Spain, and Italy, has been voiced in a unified statement condemning the intensifying conflict in Lebanon and its devastating humanitarian impact. The situation is dire, with approximately 1.2 million individuals forced to flee their homes, accounting for roughly 25 percent of the population.

According to the ministers, over 1,000 lives have been lost, with the vast majority being innocent civilians, including children, aid workers, and journalists, as per the Health Ministry of Lebanon’s latest reports. The European diplomats have strongly criticized Hezbollah’s decision to launch an attack on Israel in support of Iran and are calling for the group to immediately halt all hostile actions against Israel and disarm, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.

This escalation follows the US-Israel conflict with Iran, which spilled over into Lebanon after Iran-aligned Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in response to the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on February 28. Notably, Hezbollah had not engaged in hostilities with Israel since a ceasefire took effect in November 2024, despite repeated Israeli breaches of the agreement.

Iranian officials have categorically dismissed reports of any overtures to the US president or a request for a ceasefire, insisting instead that their objective is a far-reaching peace agreement that would bring an end to the conflict.
Over the past few weeks, Tehran has been subjected to multiple aerial assaults, including two recent strikes in the city’s eastern districts.
Simultaneously, various regions across the country have been targeted throughout the day, with further attacks unfolding in the capital overnight.
One notable incident occurred earlier in the morning near the site of the former US embassy in Tehran, underscoring the widespread nature of the strikes.