US-Israel Iran War Live Updates

A devastating Israeli air raid on the coastal town of Adloun in southern Lebanon resulted in the tragic loss of three young lives, according to eyewitness accounts relayed by Lebanon’s National News Agency.
The assault, which unfolded as part of a broader wave of simultaneous strikes across the country, claimed the lives of numerous individuals and left scores more with serious injuries.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has condemned Israel’s military actions in densely populated areas of Lebanon, resulting in the loss of innocent lives. Salam asserts that Israel is disregarding regional and international efforts to cease hostilities, as well as ignoring fundamental principles of international law and humanitarian law. The Lebanese leader emphasizes that Israel has consistently demonstrated a lack of regard for these principles. Salam appeals to Lebanon’s allies to provide support in putting an end to Israel’s aggressive actions.

Amid escalating violence, the Lebanese Red Cross has mobilized its entire fleet of 100 ambulances, with medical teams on the ground rapidly transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Reports from Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine confirm a significant number of fatalities and injuries resulting from recent Israeli airstrikes in the region. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

In a high-profile press conference at the Pentagon, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine took center stage, addressing a range of critical issues. Hegseth’s remarks encompassed several pivotal points, which are summarized below.

Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine has informed Al Jazeera that hospitals in the country are severely congested with casualties, including those injured and killed in the recent Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and other affected regions.

Israeli Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir has reaffirmed the military’s unwavering stance against Hezbollah, stating that strikes against the militant group will persist without any concessions.
In a statement from the Israeli Defense Forces, Zamir emphasized the army’s resolve to target Hezbollah relentlessly, seizing every available opportunity to do so.
The military’s top commander underscored the importance of safeguarding the security of northern Israeli residents, vowing to maintain a relentless assault on Hezbollah without any letup.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has publicly acknowledged the significant backing of China, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, and Qatar in facilitating the ceasefire process.
In a recent social media post on X, Sharif commended these countries for providing unwavering support that enabled the pursuit of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
He specifically highlighted the invaluable contributions of these nations in giving diplomatic efforts a chance to achieve a comprehensive and conclusive end to the crisis.
Sharif also extended his appreciation to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, emphasizing the importance of their consistent support and commitment to regional peace and stability in Pakistan’s efforts to establish a lasting ceasefire.
The Prime Minister further praised the leadership of these brotherly countries, as well as the United States, for their exceptional strategic vision, prudence, and patience in promoting peace in the region.

In a significant escalation of its military operation in Lebanon, Israel’s military forces have reportedly conducted a massive, synchronized assault on more than 100 Hezbollah command centers and military installations across the country within a remarkably short timeframe of 10 minutes.

According to an Israeli army statement, the operation, which began on March 2, saw a coordinated strike unfold across multiple regions, including Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon. The targeted areas were said to be densely populated with civilian infrastructure, prompting the Israeli military to claim that measures were taken to minimize harm to non-combatants.

According to Hegseth, the US-Israel joint operation against Iran was completed within a remarkably short timeframe of less than 40 days, utilizing only a fraction of the US military’s total capabilities, amounting to just 10 percent. Hegseth asserts that Iran’s military capabilities were severely compromised, rendering it incapable of defending itself. He further emphasizes that the operation achieved all its objectives, meeting its planned milestones on schedule. The US defence secretary highlighted several key accomplishments, including the neutralization of Iran’s naval capabilities, the dismantling of its air defence system, and the crippling of its missile programme, effectively rendering it inoperable. Additionally, Hegseth stated that the destruction of Iran’s defence-industrial base, a critical component of the mission, has left the country unable to manufacture new missiles.