US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

Jamal Fares Alrowaiei, Bahrain’s UN Representative, emphasized that the country’s proposed UN Security Council resolution to safeguard commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz still necessitates considerable revisions.
Alrowaiei stated that Bahrain is engaged in ongoing dialogue with council members to harmonize perspectives and develop a draft that can secure a consensus, thereby facilitating its adoption in the near future.
As the current president of the 15-member council for the month of April, Bahrain had circulated an updated version of the draft resolution, which omitted a previous clause referencing binding enforcement, in an attempt to address concerns from other nations, particularly Russia and China.
However, a UN source revealed that China, Russia, and France had raised objections to the revised draft prior to its scheduled adoption today under a procedural silence rule, where a resolution is automatically approved if no member objects.

Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced the commencement of oil shipments via tanker through Syrian territory, citing the move as a strategic measure to bolster the country’s economic stability.

A significant spike in fuel costs has been affecting hundreds of millions of people in various African nations over the past month, largely due to the ongoing US and Israeli military campaign against Iran.

According to a Telegram statement from the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, its combatants have successfully executed 41 operations aimed at US military installations within Iraq and the surrounding area.

Life in Israel has been marked by repeated evacuations to bomb shelters and safe zones, particularly in the central region, which encompasses Tel Aviv and surrounding cities, home to nearly 44 percent of the population – a staggering number of millions. The threat has extended to cities like Ashdod and Ashkelon in the south, where missile strikes have become a harsh reality. As a result, children are confined to online learning, and the airport operates at a significantly reduced capacity. Against this backdrop, the Israeli government is intently monitoring forecasts and assessments regarding the war’s conclusion, while simultaneously preparing for diverse scenarios. In a bid to cripple Iran’s potential for recovery, Israel is intensifying its aerial campaign, targeting strategic assets such as steel manufacturing facilities and pharmaceutical companies.

A recent aerial incursion by an unauthorized drone has been successfully countered by Saudi Arabia’s military authorities, according to an official statement from the kingdom’s Defence Ministry.

Iranian authorities confirmed that a joint Israeli-US operation has resulted in aerial bombardments targeting two piers in the southern region, with the Tasnim news agency citing the deputy governor of Hormozgan province as the source of the information.

The reported strikes impacted the Doha fishing pier on Qeshm Island and a dual-purpose fishing-commercial pier in Bandar Charak, resulting in injuries to five individuals. On-scene emergency responders and assessment teams are currently evaluating the full extent of the damage caused by the strikes.

A recently obtained letter reveals that the Iranian president has chosen to address the American people directly, rather than the US president, in an effort to dispel misconceptions about Iran’s intentions. Iranian leaders are countering Trump’s assertion that he requested a ceasefire, with the letter instead highlighting Iran’s peaceful nature and its history of non-aggression.

The letter emphasizes that Iran has never initiated a war against a foreign nation since the inception of the United States, nor has it done so in the past. The Iranian president argues that the narrative portraying Iran as a threat to regional and global security is a fabricated construct aimed at justifying aggression against the country.

Furthermore, the letter expresses the president’s concern that the US is engaged in a proxy war on behalf of Israel, perpetuating a cycle of violence and instability in the region. By addressing the American people directly, the Iranian president aims to present a more accurate image of Iran as a friendly nation that is simply defending itself against external threats.

Reports from Fars news agency indicate that a joint US-Israeli operation resulted in a fatal airstrike on a rural area in Larestan, Fars province, Iran, claiming the lives of four individuals.
The region’s deputy for security and political affairs disclosed that the assault took place in the evening hours and has also led to injuries for three local residents, as per the Fars news agency’s account.

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