US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A vehicle carrying Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Mohammed Wishah came under Israeli fire while he was driving through Gaza City.
Wishah’s tragic death brings the total number of Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since the conflict erupted in October 2023 to 262.
The Gaza City landscape is becoming increasingly treacherous due to the Israeli military’s persistent disregard for the US-brokered ceasefire.
It has been nearly six months since the ceasefire took hold, yet the Israeli military continues to disregard it, targeting journalists like Wishah who have been documenting the devastating war since its inception.
According to the Gaza Government Media Office, the Israeli military has committed approximately 2,000 ceasefire violations since the agreement came into effect.

A fatal drone strike by Israeli forces has taken the life of Mohammed Wishah, a seasoned Al Jazeera journalist, in the Gaza region. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

According to Lebanon Civil Defence, a total of 254 fatalities and 1,165 injuries have been reported as a result of Israeli strikes across Lebanon on the current day.

Following a recent ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, Bahrain has announced plans to lift its temporary airspace restrictions, which were put in place as a precautionary measure in response to escalating tensions in the region.

In a statement released by his office, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed support for the US-Iran agreement, emphasizing that an immediate halt to fighting is crucial to safeguarding the lives of civilians and mitigating the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.

Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports a significant increase in fatalities, with 112 confirmed deaths and 837 injuries, as a result of Israel’s recent military operations.

A scathing rebuke has been issued by Hezbollah in response to Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, which the group labeled as “heinous war crimes” for deliberately targeting densely populated civilian zones, such as bustling markets and commercial districts.
In a formal statement, the militant organization asserted that these attacks serve as a stark manifestation of the enemy’s desperation following its crushing defeat in achieving any of its strategic objectives and plans across multiple fronts.
Hezbollah declared that these Israeli actions will only bolster its unwavering resolve to resist and confront the enemy.

Former US President Trump has taken to social media to denounce baseless assertions surrounding the Iran agreement. While he didn’t explicitly mention the claims he’s countering, his message implies a strong reaction to perceived misinformation.
Trump’s post singles out individuals he claims are unconnected to the US-Iran talks, describing them as deceitful and untrustworthy. He asserts that only one set of critical terms will be considered by the US during negotiations, and these will be discussed in private.
Trump’s statement does not specify which key terms he’s referring to, but he emphasizes that they are tied to the ceasefire agreement that was reached. He portrays these terms as reasonable and easily negotiable.

A statement attributed to the IRGC has denounced Israel’s “heinous assault on Beirut” as reported by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Unless Israel ceases its aggression against Lebanon forthwith, the IRGC warns it will unleash a response that Israel will come to regret, targeting those responsible for the regional aggression.

In a statement posted on X, the US embassy in Baghdad cautioned American citizens of potential future attacks, citing drone strikes by Iranian-backed armed groups that targeted a diplomatic support facility near Baghdad International Airport on April 8. According to the embassy, these militia groups, which have ties to Iran, may be planning further terrorist operations against US citizens and interests in Iraq.