US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

In a swift countermeasure, Qatar’s air defenses thwarted an Iranian assault that launched seven ballistic missiles and multiple drones into the country’s airspace earlier today.

In a shocking escalation, the Israeli military unleashed a barrage of 100 aerial attacks across Lebanon within a 10-minute window, leaving a trail of unprecedented destruction in its wake. I am currently reporting from the site of one such strike in central Beirut, where the extent of the devastation is nothing short of staggering. The sudden onslaught caught the region off guard, particularly as Lebanon struggled to clarify the status of the regional ceasefire. Just hours earlier, Pakistan’s Prime Minister had indicated that the ceasefire was in effect, only to be contradicted by a statement from Netanyahu at 6am, asserting that the ceasefire did not extend to Lebanon. The consequences of this muddled communication have been dire, with multiple hospitals declaring mass casualty events and authorities scrambling to mobilize medical personnel, including doctors, nurses, and anyone with relevant expertise, to the affected areas.

A special representative of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has landed in Iran as part of a regional diplomatic mission focused on facilitating a peaceful resolution to the country’s ongoing crisis, according to a statement from a United Nations spokesperson.

Lebanon has borne the brunt of an Israeli military operation, with the UN Refugee Agency confirming widespread damage and loss of life across multiple regions, including Beirut and its surrounding areas.

Eyewitness accounts from Al Jazeera’s correspondent confirm that a barrage of rockets has been launched from southern Lebanon, following a significant escalation of Israeli airstrikes in the region, which began on March 2. The Israeli Home Front Command has issued alerts, with air raid sirens blaring in Shtula, a town situated near the Lebanese border, and other communities in the Western Galilee area. This development comes as Hezbollah officials had previously announced their intention to adhere to the US-Iran ceasefire and refrain from launching attacks against Israel.

In a stark warning, Jeanine Hennis, the UN’s special coordinator for Lebanon, has sounded the alarm on the escalating conflict in the region, emphasizing that the current trajectory is unsustainable.
“The recent escalation of Israeli military strikes coincides with a fragile glimmer of hope for a peaceful resolution,” she noted in a statement on X. “However, this cycle of violence must be brought to an end, as neither side can achieve a decisive victory through aggression alone.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Araghchi revealed that he had a telephone conversation with General Asim Munir, the commander of Pakistan’s armed forces, during which they discussed Israel’s alleged breaches of the ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon. Araghchi also used the opportunity to commend Pakistan for its successful endeavors to bring an end to the conflict and bolster regional stability and security.

Mazen Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Arabic’s bureau chief in Lebanon, notes that the scale of Israel’s recent bombardment of Beirut has stirred recollections among many residents of the country’s 1982 invasion.
In a series of swift and intense strikes, Israel targeted nearly 10 locations within Beirut, extending its reach beyond the southern suburbs, which have historically been the primary focus of its military operations.
In a matter of 10 minutes, the Israeli military launched attacks on dozens of sites across Lebanon, marking its most significant assault on the country since the conflict escalated on March 2.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has released a video statement, revealing that Israel has launched a massive assault against Hezbollah forces in Lebanon, targeting hundreds of fighters. According to Katz, this operation constitutes the most significant blow dealt to Hezbollah since the devastating pager attack in September 2024, which Israel orchestrated by detonating explosives in the group’s pager supply chain, resulting in the deaths of at least 12 individuals and injuring over 3,000 others. In a clear warning, Katz has also stated that Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem will eventually face consequences.

Despite the fact that not all 15 key points have been finalized, Trump is now proclaiming victory, a stark contrast to his warnings of Iran’s “whole civilization” being destroyed just 24 hours prior. He claims that Iran has reached a breaking point, that better times are on the horizon, and that lucrative opportunities await, all while reconstruction efforts are supposedly underway. This optimistic narrative is being pushed despite the upcoming negotiations scheduled for the next two weeks to hammer out the agreement’s details. The White House is gearing up for a press briefing and has been courting journalists for exclusive interviews to promote the idea that the war was worthwhile, a notion that is unlikely to resonate with the American public, which remains largely unconvinced. The upcoming media blitz will likely face intense scrutiny, particularly given that Iran’s leadership remains intact and uranium enrichment continues unabated, a reality that Trump himself acknowledged still requires attention.