Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US Issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel's military warns of imminent strike in central Beirut area

The Israeli military called on residents of a central Beirut neighbourhood to evacuate early Wednesday, warning of an imminent attack on the Lebanese capital targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, reported AFP.

In a statement on social media, the military's Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee issued "an urgent warning to residents of... Bashoura neighbourhood", saying Israeli forces would operate against a Hezbollah facility there.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil prices drop as US crude inventories show an increase

Oil prices slightly fell on Wednesday morning after sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures showed an increase in US crude inventories.

Brent ⁠futures dropped $1.15, or 1.11 per cent, to $102.27 a barrel by 0108 GMT, while ⁠US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped $1.54, or 1.6 per cent, ‌to $94.67. US crude stocks rose ​by 6.56 million barrels in the week ended March 13, market sources said, citing API figures on Tuesday.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Several explosions heard in Dubai as air defenses intercept missiles

In the United Arab Emirates, explosions rang out early Wednesday morning in Dubai, followed by a missile alert.

The government's Dubai Media Office said "the sounds heard across parts of the city" were the successful interceptions by air defense operations.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US attacks Iranian missile site near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000 pound 'bunker' buster bombs

US Central Command said it attacked Iranian missile site near Strait of Hormuz with 5,000 pound deep penetrator munitions.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian projectile hits near Australian military HQ in UAE: PM

An Iranian projectile hit near Australia's military headquarters for the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday but caused no injuries, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, reported AFP.

It landed at 9:15 Sydney time (2215 GMT Tuesday) near the Al Minhad base.

"I can confirm that no Australian personnel were injured, and everyone is absolutely safe," Albanese told reporters.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, says WFP

The ​U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran that began on February ​28 have choked up key humanitarian aid routes, ⁠delaying life-saving shipments to some of the world's worst ​crises.

An extra 45 million are projected to be pushed ​into acute hunger because of rises in food, oil and shipping costs, pushing the global tally above its current record ​level of 319 million, Deputy Executive Director of ​the World Food Programme Carl Skau told reporters in Geneva.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar intercepts missile attack as blasts heard in Doha

Qatar's defence ministry said it intercepted a missile attack on Wednesday as blasts were heard in Doha, reported AFP.

"Armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar," the ministry of defence said in a statement.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's FM says repercussions of war 'will hit all'

The repercussions of the war in the Middle East would be felt globally, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

In a post on X, "Wave of global repercussions has only begun and will hit all - regardless of wealth, faith, or race," he said and also shared a copy of US National Counterterrorism Center director's resignation.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation; kills two

Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday. 

The attack on densely ⁠populated Tel Aviv overnight on Tuesday killed two people

Iran targeted Tel Aviv with missiles carrying cluster warheads in what it said was retaliation for Israel's assassination of Iran's security chief Ali Larijani, Iranian state television reported on Wednesday.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon says Israel strikes on central Beirut killed at least six

Lebanon said Israeli strikes on central Beirut early Wednesday without warning killed at least six people, as Israel's military warned it would strike a third district in the capital, reported AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Blast heard in Beirut after Israeli warning: Report

A blast was heard in central Beirut early Wednesday, reported AFP, as state media reported an Israeli strike following an evacuation warning.

"The enemy targeted the threatened building in Bashoura", a central Beirut neighbourhood, the official National News Agency reported.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil prices fall over $2 as Iraqi and Kurdish authorities agree to export deal

Oil prices ⁠fell more than $2 per barrel on Wednesday to pare some of Tuesday's sharp gains after the Iraqi government ⁠and Kurdish authorities reached a deal to resume oil exports via Turkey's ‌Ceyhan port, providing modest relief to concerns ​about supplies from the Middle East. But with no signs of a de-escalation of the Iran conflict, which has left oil exports from the Middle East largely halted, Brent futures prices have settled above $100 per barrel for the prior four consecutive sessions. 

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite war

About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms, reported AP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UN maritime body holds emergency talks on Mideast shipping

The International Maritime Organization will begin an "extraordinary session" on Wednesday to discuss shipping amid the Middle East war, as fears grow over the fate of thousands of stranded ships and seafarers, said a report published by AFP.

The London-based UN agency -- responsible for regulating international shipping safety -- is set to consider adopting possible resolutions during the two-day gathering at its London headquarters.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran will target wherever US forces assemble, including near urban areas: FM Araghchi

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in interview with Al-Jazeera said that Iran will target wherever US forces assemble, including near urban areas. He added that he understands that neighboring countries are upset but said US holds responsibility for war.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Loud sound heard in Dubai, UAE authorities confirm missile interception

A Loud sound was heard in Dubai on Wednesday morning, UAE authorities confirm a missile successfully intercepted and no injuries reported.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'We do not believe in ceasefire, we believe in ending war': Iran FM Araghchi

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in interview with Al-Jazeera ruled out immediate ceasefire and said "We do not believe in a ceasefire, we believe in ending the war."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | New Israeli strike on central Beirut without warning: Report

A new Israeli strike hit central Beirut's Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood on Wednesday, state media reported, the second on the densely populated area since the early morning without prior warning, reported AFP.

A blast was heard throughout the capital, and AFPTV's live broadcast showed plumes of smoke rising from the area as the war between Hezbollah and Israel continued.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraq resumes limited oil exports via Turkey

AFP reported that Iraq announced on Wednesday it had resumed limited oil exports of 250,000 bpd through the Turkish port of Ceyhan after the country's output plunged due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran to hold funeral for slain security chief

Iran will hold a funeral on Wednesday for its security chief Ali Larijani as it vowed revenge, firing off a wave of missiles at Israel after it killed the powerful figure in an air strike, reported AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Four explosions heard in Iraq's Erbil: Report

At least four explosions were heard on Wednesday in the city of Erbil in the autonomous Kurdistan region, reported AFP. The report added, it was not immediately clear what the target was. From a suburb of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan region.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Saudi Arabia says it intercepted two drones targeting Riyadh diplomatic quarter

Saudi Arabia on Wednesday said it had intercepted two drones targeting the diplomatic quarter of its capital, Riyadh, reported AFP.

Two drones were downed as they attempted "to approach the embassy quarter", the defence ministry posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli strike hits car in Sidon, southern Lebanon: Report

AFP reported an Israeli strike on Wednesday hit a car in the centre of Sidon, southern Lebanon's largest city, state media reported.

Report said a correspondent at the scene said the strike hit near the city's civil defence headquarters and the seaside road, where many displaced people are sleeping in their cars.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon war leaves a classroom of children hurt or dead every day: UN

War in Lebanon has wounded or killed the equivalent of one classroom of children daily and robbed the remainder of their sense of normalcy ⁠since it began two weeks ago, a top official of the UN children's agency said.

According to Lebanese health ministry figures, at ⁠least 111 children have been killed and 334 wounded in Israeli strikes on Lebanon since ‌March 2, when Lebanese armed group Hezbollah joined ​the regional war by firing into Israeli territory. That equals nearly 30 children a day.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's judiciary says 'attack' struck southern Iran, killing & wounding staff, civilians

AP reported that Iran's judiciary on Wednesday said that an "attack" hit southern Iran, killing and wounding civilians and judicial staff.

The judiciary's Mizan news agency reported the attack at a judiciary site in Larestan County in Iran's Fars province.

It wasn't clear if the attack was an airstrike or an attack by militants, added report.  

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian media say Israel, US strikes hit several parts across country

Iranian media said on Wednesday that Israel and the United States had launched fresh strikes in across several areas of the country, including the capital Tehran, reported AFP.

Among the locations hit were areas in Lorestan province and Hamedan city, both in the west of Iran, as well as Fars province in the south.

Tasnim news agency said "seven people were killed and 56 were injured in an American-Zionist attack on residential areas in Dorud town" in Lorestan province, added the report.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli strikes on central Beirut kill 12

Israeli strikes on central Beirut on Wednesday morning killed at least 12 people, the Lebanese health ministry said in updated tolls, reported AFP.

The ministry said that the strikes on the Basta and Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhoods in central Beirut killed at least 12 people and wounded 41.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | China condemns attacks on civilian facilities in UAE

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on said the it would continue to mediate to bring an end to the conflict in Middle East.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | PM Modi spoke to UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "The Prime Minister spoke to the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday...The two leaders discussed the current situation in West Asia. Prime Minister reiterated India's strong condemnation of all attacks on the UAE that have resulted in loss of innocent lives and damage to civilian infrastructure. The two leaders agreed on the importance of ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Both leaders will continue to work together for the early restoration of peace, security, and stability in the region..."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran arrests over 100 alleged ‘monarchist cells’, suspected spies, AFP reports

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli airstrike struck an apartment building in central Beirut

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Thousands gathered to attend the funeral procession for Iranian Security Chief Ali Larijani in Tehran

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib killed, Israel defense minister says

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Natural gas facility hit in air strike in South Pars field

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with Crown Prince of Kuwait

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | At least eight killed as court is struck in Iran, AP reports citing local media

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Cargo discharge from LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi is currently underway, says Indian govt

Rajesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, said, “All Indian seafarers and vessels are safe. A total of 25 Indian nationals have been repatriated from various ports. Cargo discharge from LPG carriers Shivalik and Nanda Devi is currently underway.”

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Sweden citizen executed in Iran, says Swedish FM

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UAE says it was targeted by 13 missiles, 27 drones today

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump takes a jab at allies for not responding to help

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian women’s soccer team returns to Iran

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar blames Israel for an attack on an offshore natural gas field it shares with Iran

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | White House calls Iranian intelligence minister’s death ‘a good thing’ for the US

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was a “known terrorist.”

“Of course, this man is no longer with us here on earth,” she said.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Sanctions on Venezuelan oil eased in bid to boost oil supply

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel's President Isaac Herzog visits site of the Iranian missile attack in Ramat Gan

Two civilians were killed in a missile attack in the city.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump issues 60-day waiver from century-old Jones Act shipping rules to lower oil costs

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran confirms Israel killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel says three private aircraft were damaged in Iranian strikes

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US national intelligence director says Iran’s nuclear facilities are buried

However, Tulsi Gabbard refused to say whether she warned President Trump of consequences of Iran's retaliation.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | CIA Director John Ratcliffe does not confirm that Iran was planning to attack the US in six months

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Tensions flare along the Israel-Lebanon border, reports AP

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Two massive expulsions reported in Saudi's Riyadh

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UK says allies ‘nowhere near’ a plan to open Strait of Hormuz

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UAE terms alleged Israeli attack on Iran’s gas field as ‘a dangerous escalation’

“Undoubtedly, the assassination of such a person shows the extent of his importance and the hatred of the enemies of Islam towards him,” he wrote. “All blood has its price that the criminal murderers of the martyrs must pay soon.”

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Death toll in Lebanon rises to 968

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel strikes two more bridges in Lebanon

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Hezbollah was using the bridges to smuggle weapons.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel doubles troops in Hezbollah fight, searches homes in south Lebanon

Israel has more than doubled the number of troops along its border with Lebanon since March 1 and they are searching homes in southern Lebanese villages that the military has ordered evacuated, a senior Israeli commander said on Wednesday.

As Israeli warplanes pound Beirut in ⁠operations against Hezbollah that have become the deadliest spillover of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, heavy smoke could be seen rising from villages in southern Lebanon ⁠as troops fired artillery across the border.

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese have fled southern Lebanon since Israel ordered people ‌to clear the area south of the Litani River, ​viewed by Israel as a stronghold of Iran-backed Hezbollah. The group has been firing rockets toward Israel since joining the war in support of Iran on March 2. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit

Iranian gas facilities ⁠in the Gulf came under attack on Wednesday, state media reported, prompting Tehran to say it would target a range of ⁠energy installations across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar "in the coming hours".

Oil prices ‌jumped on the news, with Brent ​crude futures gaining more than 6% to a session high just shy of $110 per barrel.

The attacks on Iran's energy industry in South Pars and Asaluyeh have raised concerns that Iran could also target infrastructure of global energy majors across the Gulf, and alternative regional export routes such as Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port of Yanbu, prolonging a conflict that has already effectively closed ​the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Fire in Qatar's Ras Laffan area after Iranian attack, interior ministry says

Qatar's interior ministry said ⁠on Wednesday that civil ⁠defence ‌personnel are ​dealing with a fire in the ​Ras Laffan ⁠area after an Iranian attack.

Iran ⁠earlier ‌issued an evacuation warning ‌for ⁠several oil facilities across Saudi ‌Arabia, ‌the UAE, and ‌Qatar, ‌including the Ras Laffan Refinery, saying ⁠they ⁠would be targeted by strikes "in the coming hours", Iranian ​state media reported. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar declares security, military attache in Iran's embassy as persona non grata

Qatar has declared ⁠the security and ⁠military attache ‌in ​Iran's embassy as "persona non grata", asking ​them ⁠to leave the country within ⁠a ‌period of maximum 24 hours, ‌the ⁠foreign ministry said on ‌Wednesday.

Doha ‌attributed the ‌decision ‌to Iran's repeated attacks on the ⁠country, ⁠the latest of which targeted Qatar's Rass ​Laffan industrial city. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Three Palestinian women killed in Iranian missile attack in the West Bank, Red Crescent says

Three Palestinian women were killed in an ⁠Iranian missile attack in the ⁠occupied West Bank late on ‌Wednesday, the ​Palestinian Red Crescent said, in the first deadly Iranian strike there — and the first ​to kill Palestinians — ⁠since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

The missiles struck a hair ⁠salon ‌in the town of Beit Awwa, southwest of ‌Hebron, the Palestinian Authority's official ⁠news agency WAFA reported. A fourth Palestinian was ‌seriously wounded.

The Israeli military ‌said it understood the ‌strike was caused by ‌a cluster munition, a warhead that splits into tiny bomblets that scatter ⁠into ⁠a disparate area.

At least 14 people have been killed in Israel since Israel and the U.S. launched attacks on Iran at ​the end of February. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump opposes further strikes on Iranian energy sites after Israel hits South Pars

U.S. President Donald Trump does not want any ⁠further strikes on Iranian ⁠energy infrastructure after ‌Israel's attack ​on the South Pars gas field on Wednesday, the ​Wall Street ⁠Journal reported, citing U.S. officials.

Trump, who knew about ⁠the ‌Israeli strike on South Pars in advance, ‌supported it ⁠as a message to Tehran over ‌its blocking of ‌the Strait of ‌Hormuz, and ‌could again be open to targeting more Iranian ⁠energy ⁠facilities depending on Tehran's future actions in the waterway, the Journal said. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Foreign worker killed in Israel after Iranian missile attack, ambulance authority says

 A foreign worker ⁠was pronounced dead ⁠in ‌central ​Israel's Moshav Adanim after ​an ⁠Iranian missile attack, Israel's ambulance service ⁠said ‌early on Thursday.

Three ‌Palestinians ⁠were also killed ‌in ‌a missile ‌attack ‌in the Israeli-occupied West ⁠Bank ⁠on Wednesday. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war, Washington Post reports

he Pentagon ⁠has ⁠asked the ‌White House ​to approve a ​more ⁠than $200 billion request to the ⁠U.S. ‌Congress to fund ‌the ⁠war in Iran, ‌the ‌Washington ‌Post reported ‌on Wednesday, citing a ⁠senior ⁠administration official. (NYT)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Pro-Iran Iraqi armed group says will stop US embassy attacks, under conditions (AFP)

An influential pro-Iranian armed group in Iraq pledged early Thursday to stop attacking the US embassy for five days, subject to several conditions including that Israel stop strikes on parts of Beirut.

AFP reported no drone or rocket attacks so far on the US embassy in Iraq's capital Baghdad between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

The country has been unwillingly drawn into the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israel attack on its neighbour Iran on February 28.

Strikes have targeted Iran-backed groups, which in turn have claimed near daily attacks on US interests in Iraq and across the region.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | France's Macron urges moratorium on strikes hitting civilian infrastructure

France's President Emmanuel ⁠Macron said on Thursday ⁠he ‌spoke ​with the emir of Qatar ​and ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump following strikes ⁠on ‌gas production facilities in ‌Iran ⁠and Qatar.

Macron urged all ‌parties ‌to immediately ‌implement ‌a "moratorium on strikes targeting ⁠civilian ⁠infrastructure", especially water and energy facilities. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Saudi Arabia says it reserves right to military action after Iran attacks

Saudi ⁠Arabia reserves ⁠the right ‌to ​take military actions "if ​deemed ⁠necessary" following Iranian attacks ⁠on ‌Gulf countries, ‌the ⁠kingdom's Foreign Minister Prince ‌Faisal ‌bin ‌Farhan ‌said early on ⁠Thursday. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Projectile hits vessel off UAE, near Hormuz Strait: UK maritime agency (AFP)

A projectile has hit a vessel off the coast of the United Arab Emirates near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, a British naval maritime security agency said Thursday.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said it had received a report at 2300 GMT on Wednesday "that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile which has resulted in a fire on board" off the UAE port of Khor Fakkan in the Gulf of Oman.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Abu Dhabi closes gas facility due to falling missile debris (AFP)

Abu Dhabi has shut down operations at a gas facility due to falling debris from missile interceptions, the Emirati capital's media office said on Thursday.

"Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to incidents at the Habshan gas facilities and at the Bab (oil) field caused by falling debris from the successful interception of missiles," Abu Dhabi's media office posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump vows to destroy Iran gas field if Qatar plant hit again (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar says Iran attacked LNG hub; UAE shuts gas facilities

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil rises after Iran strikes Middle East energy facilities

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Saudi Arabia reserves 'right to take military actions' over Iran attacks: FM

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran missile fire kills 3 Palestinians in West Bank, foreign worker in Israel

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes on its territory, UN ambassador letter says

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'Angry Israel violently lashed out': Trump after attack on Iran's major gas field, says won't happen again

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oman stresses necessity of adhering to international law and refraining from targeting civilian facilities and global energy supplies: Reuters

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 15 SafeSea Vishnu crew members have left Iraq and will reach India soon. Efforts underway to bring mortal remains of deceased Indian national: MEA in live presser

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We are trying to diversify in LPG supply, some of it coming from US. For some LNG, we have sources in US and Australia: Petroleum Ministry

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 47% LNG imports come from Qatar. If their facility is affected, it will affect us. The solution is diversification: Petroleum Ministry

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Crude supply is adequate and refineries are operating at full capacity: Petroleum Ministry

"Crude supply is adequate and refineries are operating at full capacity. Petrol pumps are functioning normally with no dry outs reported. PNG and CNG supplies continue at 100 percent. Commercial LPG users are being encouraged to shift to PNG through CGD companies with incentives and quick connections where networks exist," Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said.

"To curb hoarding and black marketing, states have activated control rooms and intensified raids while Oil Marketing Companies are conducting inspections. The Union government has also requested states to allocate an additional 10 percent commercial LPG to entities supporting PNG expansion and advised consumers with both PNG and LPG connections to surrender LPG while urging citizens to rely on official information, use home delivery and avoid panic booking."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We have adequate fertiliser, we expect the bulk order from variety of sources to come by end of March: MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran threatens to destroy energy facilities in gulf countries if own attacked

Iran's military renewed threats on Thursday to destroy the region's energy infrastructure were its facilities to be attacked again during the US-Israel war with the Islamic republic.

"We warn the enemy that you made a major mistake in attacking the energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the response is underway and not yet finished," the military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya said in a statement carried by Fars news agency.

"If it is repeated, subsequent attacks against your energy infrastructure and that of your allies will not stop until their complete destruction, and our response will be far more severe than" last night's attacks. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Condemn violation of Oman's sovereignty: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi spoke to Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Thursday about the ongoing West Asia crisis.

"We agreed on the necessity of prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions, and subsequently working to restore peace and stability. I once again expressed India's condemnation of the violation of the Sultanate of Oman's sovereignty and the unity of its territories, while appreciating its efforts in facilitating the safe return of thousands of individuals, including Indian nationals," PM Modi posted on X.

"India and the Sultanate of Oman also reaffirm the importance of ensuring freedom and safety of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UAE defended 7 ballistic missiles and 15 drones coming from Iran: Defence Ministry

"UAE air defenses (March 19, 2026) dealt with 7 ballistic missiles and 15 drones coming from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have dealt with 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1714 drones," UAE's Defence Ministry said.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Air quality indicators in the areas near Ras Laffan remain within normal levels: Qatar after Iran's attack

"The Civil Defense Council reviews reports from the competent authorities, and confirms that air quality indicators in the areas near the Ras Laffan Industrial City, the ammunition depot, and the Khor, remain within normal levels," Qatar's Ministry of Interior stated after Iran attack Ras Laffan, the country's largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant earlier today.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | West Bank death toll rises to four after Iranian missile fire

A pregnant Palestinian woman died on Thursday in the occupied West Bank from shrapnel wounds sustained after an Iranian missile attack, bringing the death toll from the incident to four, the Ramallah-based health ministry said.

Asil Samir Masalmeh, 32, who was six months pregnant, died after missile fragments tore through a hair salon in the town of Beit Awa, near the city of Hebron, late on Wednesday, the ministry said.

The four women killed in the incident were the first Palestinians to die in the ongoing Middle East war.

Palestinian authorities could not confirm if the shrapnel came from an Iranian missile or an Israeli interceptor used to shoot it down.

The health ministry said that a girl who was seriously injured in the blast was now in stable condition in hospital. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | No 'definitive time frame' for ending Iran war: Pentagon

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Today will be the largest strike package yet: Pete Hegseth

"To date, we've struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. Today will be the largest strike package yet," said US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

"Our capabilities continue to build; Iran's continue to degrade. We're hunting and striking death and destruction from above."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | It is time to open a path towards de-escalation: Macron

"It is time to open a path towards de-escalation in order to restore stability in the Middle East. France calls for the immediate implementation of a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, whether related to water or to energy," French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X.

"Freedom and security of navigation must be restored. As the region enters a period of religious celebrations and renewal, tempers must cool and hostilities must cease, in order to give a real chance to the prospect of a negotiated and sustainable solution."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Zero restraint if our infrastructures are struck again: Iran

"Our response to Israel's attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power. The ONLY reason for restraint was respect for requested de-escalation," Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted on X.

"ZERO restraint if our infrastructures are struck again. Any end to this war must address damage to our civilian sites."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran: UAE

"UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," UAE's Defence Minister said.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | China 'shocked' as Israel "authorized to kill any Iranian official”

"China is shocked that the Israeli military is said to have been “authorized to kill any Iranian official.” China is firmly against the use of force in international relations. The killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are by no means acceptable," China's Foreign Ministry posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | European nations and Japan release joint statement on Strait of Hormuz

Leading European nations and Japan ​issued a joint statement on Thursday saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and would take ⁠steps to stabilise energy markets.

Following is the full text of the statement ⁠from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan:

We ‌condemn in the strongest ​terms recent attacks by Iran on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf, attacks on civilian infrastructure including oil and gas installations, and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces.

We express our ​deep concern about ⁠the escalating conflict. We call on Iran to cease immediately its threats, laying of mines, drone and missile attacks and other attempts to block the Strait to commercial shipping, and to comply ⁠with UN ‌Security Council Resolution 2817.

Freedom of navigation is a fundamental principle of international law, including under the United Nations Convention on ‌the Law of the Sea.

The effects of Iran’s actions will be felt ⁠by people in all parts of the world, especially the most vulnerable.

Consistent with UNSC Resolution 2817, ‌we emphasise that such interference with international shipping and ‌the disruption of global energy supply chains constitute a threat ‌to international peace and security. In this regard, we call ‌for an immediate comprehensive moratorium on attacks on civilian infrastructure, including oil and gas installations.

We express our readiness to contribute to appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage ⁠through the ⁠Strait. We welcome the commitment of nations who are engaging in preparatory planning.

We welcome the International Energy Agency decision to authorise a coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves. We will take other steps to stabilise energy markets, including working with certain producing nations to increase output.

We will also work to provide support for the most ​affected nations, including through the United Nations and the IFIs (International Financial ​Institutions).

Maritime security and freedom ​of navigation benefit all countries. We call on all states to respect international law and ​uphold the fundamental principles of international prosperity and security. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatari govt rejects Iranian claims of targeting US-linked facilities in Qatar

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraq condemns strikes on energy facilities

Iraq condemned on Thursday recent strikes on oil and gas facilities in the Middle East, as the conflict launched by the US and Israel against Iran threatened its already battered economy.

"Recent attacks targeting energy facilities in several of Iraq's neighbouring countries and other brotherly nations in the region constitute a worrying escalation that threatens to undermine efforts to reduce tensions and jeopardise stability," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

It also stressed the importance of "ensuring continuous supplies to global energy markets", following the severe disruption to the Strait of Hormuz through which Iraq previously exported the majority of its oil. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil refineries in Haifa hit: Israel

Israel's Energy Ministry said that oil refineries in Haifa were struck by missiles but no "significant damage" was reported.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Not putting troops anywhere: Trump on potential ground operation in Iran

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | PM Modi speaks to Amir of Qatar

"Spoke with my brother, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, and conveyed warm Eid greetings to him and the people of Qatar," PM Modi posted on X.

"Reiterated that we stand in solidarity with Qatar and strongly condemn the attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure. Expressed gratitude for the care and support provided to the Indian community and hoped for peace and stability to prevail in the region. We stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | I told him (Netanyahu), 'Don't do that' — and he won't do that: Trump after Israel's attack on Iranian energy fields

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US approves over $16 billion in arms sales to UAE and Kuwait hit by Iran war (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran demands 'clarity' from Germany on US airbase Ramstein

Iran has asked Berlin to clarify the role of the Ramstein airbase in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran's ambassador to Germany Majid Nili told AFP on Thursday.

"We have asked them to clarify or explain regarding the role of Ramstein," Nili said, charging that "the role of Ramstein is not officially clear for us".

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon municipality plunges into darkness after Israel's attacks

Lebanon’s electricity authority has said that the main substation in Bint Jbeil is out of service after Israeli attack, state news agency reported per Reuters.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Benjamin Netanyahu, PM of Israel holds a briefing

On being asked whether Israel 'dragged' US into Iran war, Netanyahu says it's "fake news"

"Does anyone really think that someone can tell President Trump what to do?" Netanyahu told journalist at a press conference.

'Need alternative routes that avoid Hormuz and Red Sea chokepoints,' says Netanyahu

"The death cult in Iran is trying to blackmail the world by closing a key international maritime route, the Strait of Hormuz. It won't work," Netanyahu said at a televised press conference.

'Israel acted alone against South Pars, Donald Trump asked us to hold off on future such attacks,' says Netanyahu

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | War could end 'faster than people think'

"I also see this war ending a lot faster than people think," Netanyahu said at a press conference.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Netanyahu says Iran has no capacity to enrich uranium, make ballistic missiles

Iran ⁠no longer ⁠has ‌the capacity ​to enrich uranium ​or ⁠make ballistic missiles after ⁠20 days ‌of US-Israeli ‌air ⁠attacks, Israeli Prime ‌Minister Benjamin ‌Netanyahu told ‌a ‌news conference on ⁠Thursday.

'Can't do a revolution from the air, there needs to be a ground component as well,' says Netanyahu

'There are many possibilities for a ground component, I won't share what they are,' says Netanyahu

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel military says striking 'infrastructure' across Tehran (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UAE arrests members of Iran-linked 'terrorist network': State media

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump tells Israel not to repeat strikes on Iranian energy as crisis deepens

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil falls as US and allies look to boost supply, unchoke Strait of Hormuz

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Gulf states say responding to missile, drone attacks (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery hit by drone attack, fire breaks out

Kuwait's state oil ⁠firm KPC said ⁠its ‌Mina Al-Ahmadi ​refinery was hit by ​multiple ⁠drone attacks early on Friday, causing ⁠a ‌fire in some units, ‌with ⁠no initial casualties reported, the ‌state ‌news agency ‌said.

Firefighters ‌responded immediately, with several ⁠units ⁠shut down as a precaution to ensure workers' ​safety. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | DGCA asks airlines to avoid 9 airspaces, ensure robust contingency plans amid West Asia conflict

As part of safety risk assessments, DGCA has asked to avoid airspaces of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon state media says Israeli jets struck southern towns (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'You can’t do revolutions from the air': Netanyahu hints at possible 'ground component' to US-Israel war on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister says Iran's ​missile and drone arsenal is being massively degraded and will be destroyed

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Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military says it struck Syrian govt targets in southern Syria after attacks on Druze civilians

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran Guards say missile production continues despite war (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'Security must be taken away': Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba amid injury claims

Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called Friday for the enemies of his nations to have their "security" taken away, in his latest message to the public.

Khamenei made the remarks in a statement issued on his behalf and sent to President Masoud Pezeshkian, after Israel killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Spokesperson for Iran's Revolutionary Guards killed in strike

A ⁠spokesperson for ⁠Iran's Islamic ‌Revolutionary ​Guard Corps and ​its ⁠deputy of public relations, Ali ⁠Mohammad ‌Naini, has ‌been ⁠killed in strikes launched ‌by ‌the ‌US ‌and Israel, Iranian ⁠state ⁠TV reported on Friday. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel strikes Syrian army camps after Druze 'attacked'

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's Revolutionary Guard says country still building missiles, war to continue

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | LPG supplies at normal levels, no need to panic, says Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum

However, the government urged public to adopt to alternative fuel as the situation is a cause of concern.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump mulls Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open Hormuz Strait, Reuters reports citing Axiom

US-Israel War Live Updates | Germany eases arms exports restrictions for Gulf states, Ukrain

Germany ​simplified the export of certain air and naval defence equipment to the Gulf states ⁠and Ukraine to ensure deliveries arrive ⁠rapid, ministry of economy said.

US-Israel War Live Updates | US, Israel strike 16 Iranian cargo vessels in port city, APF reports citing local media

US-Israel War Live Updates | Kuwait refinery hit by Iran

US-Israel War Live Updates | Indian airlines seek fare cap removal as Iran crisis hits operations

US-Israel War Live Updates | Abu Dhabi police arrest over 100 for filming, posting 'misleading' info during war

This comes amid Gulf countries crack down on footage and posts related to Iran's attacks.

US-Israel War Live Updates | Ukraine deploys units to intercept targets in Middle East

US-Israel War Live Updates | Removing sanctions on Iran oil will bring supplies into ports, US energy secretary says

US-Israel War Live Updates | UK police arrest suspected Iranian spies for trying to enter submarine base, Reuters reports citing local media

US-Israel War Live Updates | Sri Lanka declined ground access to two US combat aircraft, president says

US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran warns 'parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations' worldwide won't be safe for enemies

US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump calls NATO allies 'cowards'

US-Israel War Live Updates | Loud blasts heard in Jerusalem after Iran missile warning, AFP reports

US-Israel War Live Updates | Tehran palace complex damaged by explosions, AFP reports citing local media

US-Israel War Live Updates | US to deploy of thousands of additional troops to West Asia, reports Reuters

US-Israel War Live Updates | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa

US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei to issue message for start of Iranian new year shortly

US-Israel War Live Updates | Mojtaba Khamenei says attack on Turkey and Oman were not done by Iran

US-Israel War Live Updates | Mojtaba Khamenei names new year 'resistance economy

US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says there are no leaders in Iran left to talk to

US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian President Pezeshkian thanks the people of Iran for defending the Islamic govt

He thanked the people for rallying on the streets and thanked the police for providing security.

US-Israel War Live Updates | Drone attack causes fire at Kuwait oil refinery, AFP repors citing state media

The Kuwaiti army later said that the fire was brought under control without any casualties.

US-Israel War Live Updates | Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran dealt enemies 'dizzying blow' in war

US-Israel War Live Updates | NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe

US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei says enemy 'defeated'

US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran unwilling to talk about opening Strait of Hormuz while under attack, Bloomberg News reports

US-Israel War Live Updates | EAM Jaishankar speaks to Australian and Canadian counterparts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his Australian counterpart Penny Wong and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, and discussed the West Asia crisis.

Jaishankar's phone conversations with Wong and Anand came against the backdrop of increasing global concerns over fresh attacks on West Asian gas hubs.

"Very pleased to speak with my Australian counterpart @SenatorWong. Shared our assessments of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Also discussed Indo-Pacific issues," the external affairs minister said on social media. (PTI)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran

As Qatar reels from an Iranian attack that has hobbled its giant natural gas company, its boss, who doubles as the country's energy minister, says he had warned officials and executives of just such a danger should Iran's own sites be hit.

"I was always ⁠warning, talking to executives from oil and gas that are partnered with us, talking to the U.S. Secretary of Energy, to warn him of that consequence and that that could be detrimental to ⁠us," QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi told Reuters.

QatarEnergy's partners include major U.S. energy companies such as ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraq declares force majeure on foreign-operated oilfields over Hormuz disruption, sources say

Iraq has declared force majeure ⁠on all oilfields developed by foreign oil companies after military ‌operations in the region disrupted ​navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, halting most of the country's crude exports, three energy officials with direct knowledge of the decisionsaid.

Navigation through the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for around 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies — has been severely ​affected by unprecedented military ⁠activity, the oil ministry said in a letter dated March 17 and seen by Reuters. Most Iraqi crude exports transit the Strait, and the disruptions have caused storage capacity to reach its limits, the letter said.

International oil prices ⁠settled at their ‌highest level in nearly four years on Friday, as the three-week-old U.S.-Israeli warwith Iran escalated. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says it 'would be nice' if China, Japan helped secure Strait of Hormuz

U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump ⁠said ‌on Friday ​a "lot of help" ​was ⁠needed to get safe passage ⁠through ‌the Strait ‌of ⁠Hormuz and that ‌it "would ‌be nice" if ‌countries ‌like China and ⁠Japan ⁠got involved. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says UK should have acted faster on Iran

President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump on ‌Friday ​said the United ​Kingdom ⁠should have acted ⁠faster ‌in offering ‌help ⁠to the United ‌States ‌in ‌its ‌military action against ⁠Iran. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump on Iran war: 'I don't want to do a ceasefire'

President Donald Trump said ⁠on Friday ⁠he ‌did not ​want a ceasefire in the ​U.S.-Israeli war ⁠on Iran.

"Look we can have ⁠dialogue ‌but I don't ‌want ⁠to do a ceasefire. You ‌know, ‌you don't ‌do ‌a ceasefire when you're obliterating the ⁠other ⁠side," Trump told reporters. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Panama Canal at top capacity as Iran war triggers more LNG vessel traffic, chief says

The Panama Canal is operating at top ‌capacity, with a daily passage ​of between 36 and 38 vessels, the waterway's chief Ricaurte Vasquez told reporters on Friday, adding that the war on Iran was boosting demand by owners and operators of liquefied natural gas tankers.

Demand was particularly strong ​for those loading ⁠at U.S. ports, Vasquez added.

Since the war started, many vessels have been struggling to reach or have been avoiding the world's largest waterway, the Suez Canal. The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage ⁠used to transport ‌energy products from Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, has been closed.

Panama is increasingly being seen as an alternative route, especially ‌to distribute U.S. LNG to consuming countries, Vasquez said. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war

President Donald ⁠Trump said on Friday the ⁠U.S. was getting ‌very close ​to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its ​military efforts ⁠in the Iran war and called on countries that use ⁠Strait ‌of Hormuz to guard and police it "as ‌necessary."

"The Hormuz Strait ⁠will have to be guarded and ‌policed, as necessary, ‌by other Nations who ‌use it — ‌The United States does not!," Trump said in a ⁠post ⁠on Truth Social. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | US Issues 30-day sanctions waiver for sale of Iranian oil at sea

The Trump administration on Friday issued a 30-day sanctions waiver ⁠for the purchase of Iranian oil at sea ⁠to ease energy supply pressures ‌since the ​start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

This was the third time the U.S. ​has temporarily ⁠waived sanctions in about two weeks. The U.S. had previously eased sanctions on Russian oil and on Friday ⁠issued ‌a general license allowing the sale of Iranian crude oil ‌and petroleum products loaded on vessels as of ⁠March 20 to April 19, according to the license posted ‌to the Treasury Department's ‌website.

"By temporarily unlocking this existing ‌supply for the world, the ‌United States will quickly bring approximately 140 million barrels of oil to global markets, expanding ⁠the amount of ⁠worldwide energy and helping to relieve the temporary pressures on supply caused by Iran," Bessent said in a statement on X. (Reuters)

US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut

⁠The ⁠Israeli ‌military ​said early ​on Saturday ⁠it ⁠was ‌striking ‌Hezbollah ⁠targets in ‌Lebanese ‌capital Beirut. (Reuters)