Iran, US-Israel War Updates | Pausing attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days, says Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran negotiators fear being 'killed by own people'

The Paris-based news agency reported Donald Trump saying that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran's denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Hezbollah says negotiating with Israel would be surrender, amid strikes on Lebanon, reports AFP

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that negotiating with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender" for Lebanon, as Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces were "expanding" a "buffer zone" in Lebanon, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran rejects US 15-point peace plan, issues its own demands

Iranian state television's English-language broadcaster quoted an anonymous official as saying, "Iran will end the war when it decides to do so and when its own conditions are met."

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Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US hits over 10,000 targets in Iran war, including two-thirds of munition plants

US forces have hit more than 10,000 targets so far in the Iran war, the head of the American military's Central Command said, reports Associated Press.

US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper made the comments in a video released early Thursday by Central Command.

"If you combine what we've accomplished with the success of our Israeli ally, together, we have struck thousands more," Cooper said. "Our precision strikes have overwhelmed Iranian air defences and our combat flights are having tangible effects."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel military says carried out 'wide-scale' strikes in Iran

Israel's military said Thursday its forces had carried out a wave of strikes across Iran, including in the central city of Isfahan, reports AFP.

A brief military statement said Israeli forces "completed a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in several areas across Iran".

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran Parliament Speaker says 'enemies are preparing to occupy' island

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said that 'enemies' were preparing to occupy one of the Iranian island with the support of an unnamed regional country.

"Based on some intelligence reports, Iran's enemies are preparing to occupy one of the Iranian islands with support from one of the regional states,"Ghalibaf wrote in an X post.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Hezbollah rejects truce talks as Israel presses Lebanon strikes

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said negotiations with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender", as the Iran-backed group launched attacks and Israel said it was expanding a "buffer zone" inside Lebanon, reports AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | China says 'glimmer of hope' on Iran war talks

China's top diplomat has said that a "glimmer of hope" for peace has emerged due to moves to stop the war in the Middle East, despite Tehran vowing to keep fighting, reports AFP.

The White House has warned that US President Donald Trump is ready to "unleash hell" if Iran does not accept a peace plan to end the war, but Tehran insisted it will not negotiate.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trade ministers meet in Cameroon for critical WTO reform talks amid deep divisions

Trade ministers will ​meet in Cameroon on Thursday for crucial discussions on reforming the World Trade Organization, as some diplomats and trade officials warn that without an agreement, countries may set trade rules outside the ⁠organisation. The four-day gathering in Yaounde comes amid concerns over the impact of the ⁠U.S.–Israeli war on Iran on global trade.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UAE says responding to Iranian missile, drone attack

Emirati air defences were responding to an Iranian missile and drone attack on Thursday, the UAE's defence ministry said, reports AFP.

"UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran," the ministry said in a post on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel says air defences responding to Iranian missiles

he Israeli military said air defences were responding to "missiles launched from Iran" early Thursday, with sirens activated across central Israel, parts of Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, reports AFP.

"Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," a military statement said, more than 14 hours after announcing a previous missile attack.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Russia sending drones to Iran: Report

Russia has been shipping drones to Iran to aid its ally in the war against the United States and Israel, according to a Western intelligence report, said a report published by the Financial Times.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Jaishankar in France for G7 meet; West Asia crisis tops agenda

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday travelled to France for the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, which will discuss the West Asia crisis with a focus on coordinating efforts to ensure that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for international shipping.

While India is not a G7 member, it has been invited as a partner country by France, the current chair of the powerful bloc.

(PTI)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran war damage to Qatar hits global LNG outlook, upends Asia demand growth

The Iran war is upending the global LNG outlook as soaring prices, damage to major supplier Qatar's export infrastructure and potential delays to new supply raise doubts about previously expected demand from price-sensitive Asian buyers.

Before the war, analysts expected global ⁠liquefied natural gas supply to rise as much as 10 per cent this year to between 460 million and 484 million metric tons as new capacity, mainly in the US and ⁠Qatar, came online, with demand forecast to grow in tandem.

Now, Iran's blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20 per cent of ‌global LNG flows, and damage to Qatar's liquefaction trains - sidelining ​12.8 million tons per year of LNG for three to five years - have prompted consultancies S&P Global Energy, ICIS, Kpler and Rystad Energy to cut global supply outlooks by as much as 35 million tons.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel medics say Iranian missile attack leaves six wounded

 The Israeli military said air defences responded to missile attacks from Iran on Thursday that according to medics left six people lightly wounded and caused some damage, reports AFP.

A spokesman for Israel's Magen David Adom emergency medical service told public radio there was damage to several houses in the central city of Kafr Qassem, whose Mayor Haitham Taha said it was caused by cluster munitions.

The military said Home Front Command rescuers were called to an impact site "in central Israel".

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Russia's oil revenue net of costs may have tripled since start of Iran war - EBRD

Russia's oil revenue net of costs may have tripled since start of Iran war, said EBRD 

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump likely to announce truce by Saturday: Reports

Israeli officials estimate that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by Saturday, according to Israeli media on Wednesday, reports, Anadolu Agency.

The public broadcaster KAN, citing an informed Israeli source, said Tel Aviv is concerned that Washington could temporarily halt fighting, maybe even 'unilaterally', to open the door for negotiations with Tehran.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | France to announce targeted measures to address energy prices, minister says

​France will announce targeted measures to address energy ⁠price spikes in the ⁠coming days, French finance ‌minister Roland ​Lescure said on Thursday, amid a surge in energy costs ​due to ⁠the Iran war.

The measures will be aimed at helping ⁠trucking ‌companies and fisheries that are struggling to ‌pay bills, he ⁠said.

"In the next few days we ‌will be ‌able to announce new measures," ‌Lescure said ‌in an interview with French broadcaster RTL.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | German defence minister says Berlin prepared to help secure 'any peace' in Iran

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said ⁠on Thursday that ⁠his country ‌was prepared to ​help secure any peace agreement between the United ​States ⁠and Iran, reports AFP.

"We are ready to secure any peace," ⁠Pistorius ‌said during a meeting with Australian ‌Defence Minister Richard ⁠Marles.

"If it comes to a ‌point ‌where we have ‌a ceasefire ‌we will discuss every kind of operation ⁠to ⁠secure the peace and especially the freedom of navigation in the Hormuz Strait," ​he said, without giving ​details.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel took Iran's Araqchi, Qalibaf off hit-list on Pakistan request, Pakistani official says

​Israel took Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ⁠and parliamentary speaker ⁠Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf ‌off ​its hit-list after Pakistan requested Washington not to ​target them, ⁠a Pakistani official told Reuters on Thursday.

"The ⁠Israelis ‌had their ... coordinates and ‌wanted to take them ⁠out, we told the ‌U.S. if ‌they are also ‌eliminated ‌then there is no one else to talk ⁠to, ⁠hence the U.S. asked the Israelis to back off," the official ​said. 

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Two people killed in Abu Dhabi after missile interception, media office says

Two people ⁠were ⁠killed ‌in ​Abu Dhabi after debris ​from ⁠an intercepted missile ⁠fell ‌on Sweihan ‌Road, the ⁠emirate's media office ‌said ‌on ‌Thursday, ‌adding that ⁠three others ⁠were injured and several ​vehicles ​were ​damaged.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon combat, military says

The Israeli military ⁠said on Thursday ⁠one ‌of ​its soldiers was killed ​during ⁠combat operations in southern Lebanon, ⁠amid ‌ongoing clashes with ‌Hezbollah ⁠along the border.

This brings ‌to ‌three the ‌number ‌of Israeli soldiers ⁠killed there, ⁠after the military said two were ​killed ​on ​March 8.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | IRGC Navy Commander 'eliminated' in strike, claims Israel

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East: Report

The Pentagon is ⁠considering whether to ⁠divert ‌weapons ​intended for Ukraine to ​the ⁠Middle East as the war in ⁠Iran ‌depletes some of ‌the ⁠U.S. military's most ‌critical munitions, ‌the Washington ‌Post ‌reported on Thursday, ⁠citing three ⁠people familiar with the matter. 

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Kremlin says report it is sending drones to Iran 'lies'

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Gulf Arab bloc says Iran charging fees for ships to safely transit Strait of Hormuz

The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi is the first top official to accuse Iran of charging for safe passage through the strait.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US Navy sailor injured aboard USS Abraham Lincoln ‌

The incident happened while the aircraft carrier was conducting flight operations in the Arabian Sea.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US President Donald Trump says NATO nations have done "absolutely nothing" to help in Iran

"The USA needs nothing from NATO but never forget this point in time," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran 'better get serious soon'

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Gulf council says members want to be involved in any Iran war talks

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran must act quickly to salvage talks

"They better get serious ‌soon, before ⁠it is too late, because ‌once ‌that happens, there ‌is ‌NO TURNING BACK, and it won't be ⁠pretty," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military spokesperson says mission is to degrade Iran's capabilities

He added that there are still many targets left in Iran.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran letting Malaysian oil tankers through Hormuz strait: PM Anwar

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | India among 5 nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz

Iran allowed India and a number of other "friendly nations" including China and Russia to use the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | International community should encourage Iran and US to return to negotiation table: Chinese foreign minister

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We will even more severe disruption of oil than Covid if Iran conflict is not resolved, says Saudi Finance Minister Al Jadaan

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran has officially responded to US' 15-point proposal, local media reports citing sources

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | EU's Kaja Kallas accuses Russia of giving Iran intelligence to 'kill Americans' in Middle East

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US proposal to end war is 'one-sided', door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says

The official said the proposal "was reviewed in detail on Wednesday ⁠night by ‌senior Iranian officials and the representative of Iran’s ‌Supreme Leader".

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran operations 'extremely' ahead of schedule

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US military says killing of Iran navy commander makes region 'safer'

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran must make a deal or face continues US onslaught: Trump

He said Iran is begging to make a deal, not him.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'Very substantial talks with Iran going on', says US President Donald Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran allowed passage of ten oil tankers as a 'present'

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Taking control of Iran's oil is an option, says Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military it has expanded its operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill five

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Explosions heard in Tehran and Karaj City

There is heavy air defence activity, reports Reuters.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Hezbollah denies any presence in Kuwait after latest Gulf state arrests

Lebanon's Hezbollah on Thursday again denied it had any presence in Kuwait, a day after the Gulf country announced more arrests of people allegedly linked to the Iran-backed group.

"For the third time, Hezbollah reiterates its complete denial of the accusations" made by Kuwait's interior ministry, the group said in a statement.

"Hezbollah has no presence in the state of Kuwait or any other country," the statement added, calling the accusations "removed from reality and devoid of truth".

On Wednesday, Kuwait's interior ministry said the country had arrested six people linked to Hezbollah who were planning "assassinations targeting symbols and leaders of the state" and who allegedly "recruited people to carry out these missions". (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We believe Russia is aiding Iran's military effort against US targets: French foreign minister

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Open to requests from Spain, says Iran

The Iranian embassy in Spain said on Thursday that Iran would be receptive to any request from ⁠Madrid related to the Strait of Hormuz because Spain respects international law, in ‌what is the first such concession offered ​to an EU state.

Spain has a relatively small merchant fleet but was among the first countries to condemn the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran, denouncing the war as reckless and illegal.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran allowed passage of 10 oil tankers as a 'present'

Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz as a "present" to show it was serious about negotiations to end the war, US President Donald Trump said Thursday.

Trump was referring to cryptic comments he made two days earlier about a "gift" from Tehran that involved the flow of oil and gas through the waterway, a key chokepoint for the global energy trade. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Pausing attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days: Trump

U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump said on ⁠Thursday he ‌was pausing ​attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at the ​Iranian government's ⁠request and said talks with Tehran were going "very well".

"As per ⁠Iranian ‌Government request... I am pausing the period ‌of Energy Plant ⁠destruction by 10 Days to Monday, ‌April 6, ‌2026, at 8 P.M., ‌Eastern Time," ‌Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

"Talks are ⁠ongoing ⁠and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are ​going very well."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Europeans to press US over Russian support for Iran (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon to complain to Security Council over Israeli attacks (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Thai ship hit in Hormuz runs aground off Iran's Qeshm Island, says Iranian media

A Thai-flagged cargo ship that ⁠was hit by unknown ⁠projectiles in ‌the ​Strait of Hormuz earlier this month has run ​aground ⁠off Iran's Qeshm Island, Iran's Tasnim news ⁠agency ‌said on Friday.

Thailand said ‌20 crew ⁠members were rescued by the ‌Omani navy, ‌while three were ‌missing ‌after an explosion in the stern of ⁠the ⁠ship, Mayuree Naree, caused a fire in the engine ​room. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Saudi crown prince meets Ukrain'e Zelensky to discuss Middle East conflict

"His Royal Highness CrownPrince meets the President of Ukraine in Jeddah, where they review the bilateral relations between the two countries, discuss developments in the regional and international situations, with the military escalation in the Middle East region at the forefront, and updates on the Ukrainian crisis," Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry posted on X.