Iran, US-Israel War Highlights | Eliminated old tyrant, new one can't show his face in public, says Netanyahu

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | At least 1,300 Iranian civilians killed, says Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations

"Over 1,300 civilians have been killed and nearly 9,700 sites have been destroyed in US-Israel attacks," said Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US says it destroyed 16 mine-laying vessels near Strait of Hormuz

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Kuwait shoots down drones

Kuwait on Wednesday morning said it downed eight drones over the tiny, oil-rich nation, reported AP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Container ship hit off UAE coast by 'unknown projectile', says UK maritime agency

A container ship was hit off the coast of the United Arab Emirates by an unidentified projectile, AFP reported quoting a British maritime security agency on Wednesday.

"The Master of a container vessel has reported that the vessel has sustained damage from a suspected but unknown projectile," the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, adding the extent of the damage was unknown but all crew members were safe.

Reportedly, the incident took place 25 nautical miles northwest of the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates |Protesters to be treated as 'enemies,' says Iran police chief

Iran's top police officer has warned protesters that whoever supports the positions of the country's enemies they would be treated the same way by the authorities, according to footage posted by state broadcaster IRIB late on Tuesday, AFP reported.

"If anyone comes forward in line with the wishes of the enemy, we will no longer see them as merely a protester, we will see them as an enemy. And we will do to them what we do to an enemy. We will deal with them in the same way we deal with enemies," said national police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan in comments aired by IRIB.

"All our forces are also ready, with their hands on the trigger, prepared to defend their revolution."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli strike hits central Beirut, reports state media

An apartment was hit by Israeli strike in central Beirut on Wednesday, AFP reported quoting state media. This is the second targeting in the heart of the Lebanese capital since the start of the latest war.

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said "the enemy targeted an apartment in the Aisha Bakkar area."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Russia says its consulate in Isfahan was damaged

Russia said its consulate in the Iranian city of Isfahan was damaged in airstrikes that targeted central Iranian city, said a report published by AP.

The state-run Tass news agency quoted Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova saying there were “no casualties or serious injuries” in the strike Sunday.

“Windows were shattered in the office building and residential apartments, and several employees were thrown back by the blast wave. Fortunately, there were no casualties or serious injuries,” said Zakharova, reported AP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates |Can’t mediate while under attack: Qatar

Qatar said that it won’t serve as a mediator for Iran as it remains under attack from Tehran.

Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s minister of state for foreign affairs, made the statement in an interview with Al Jazeera aired on Wednesday.

He noted both Qatar and Oman had been attacked even though they worked to “build bridges between Iran and the West,” AP reported on the interview

“We will not be able to fulfill that role under attack, and that’s something the Iranians need to understand,” al-Khulaifi said.

He added: “The regional countries are not an enemy of Iran, and the Iranians are not understanding that idea.”

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'Respect Iran's choice': North Korea on new Supreme Leader

North Korea respects Iran's choice of a new supreme leader, AFP reported quoting state media, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

"We respect the rights and choice of the Iranian people to elect their supreme leader," Pyongyang's unnamed Foreign Ministry spokesperson was quoted as by KCNA.

Islamic republic on Sunday named Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father, longtime ruler Ali Khamenei, who died in an Israeli airstrike on February 28.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar issues warning of possible attack

Qatar on Wednesday morning issued a warning to the public of a possible Iranian attack, reported AP.

AP and AFP journalists in Qatar heard explosions as air defenses were intercepted over Doha.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Cargo ship ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after projectile hit: Report

A projectile hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that could target Persian Gulf, reported AP.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center, run by the British military, said the vessel had been hit north of Oman and added that the crew was evacuating the ship.

The UKMTO earlier reported on another attack targeting a vessel off Ras al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors's bodies be handed to Iran embassy, reports local media

A Sri Lankan court has ​ordered that the ‌bodies of 84 sailors killed in an ​attack on an ​Iranian warship off the ⁠island nation's coast ​last week be ​handed over to the embassy of Iran, local media ​reported on ​Wednesday.

The warship, IRIS Dena, was ‌hit ⁠by a torpedo from a U.S. submarine in the Indian ​Ocean ​while ⁠it was returning from a ​naval exercise organised ​by ⁠India, amid the U.S.-Israeli war on ⁠Iran.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates |Mojtaba Khamenei 'safe and sound,' says Iranian president's son

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war, said Iranian president's son, Yousef Pezeshkian, who is also a government adviser on Wednesday.

"I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound," said his post on Telegram channel, according to AFP report.

Earlier reports from the State television had called Khamenei a "wounded veteran of the Ramadan war," reported added.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates |China 'does not agree' with attacks on Gulf countries, says foreign ministry

China "does ⁠not agree" with ⁠attacks ‌on ​Gulf states and condemns ​all ⁠indiscriminate attacks on civilians ⁠and ‌non-military targets, said ‌Guo ⁠Jiakun, spokesperson at the ‌Chinese ‌foreign ‌ministry, ‌at a regular ⁠press conference ⁠on Wednesday. 

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian women's soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer

 Australian police helped two more members of the Iranian women's ⁠soccer delegation slip their minders to claim asylum, but one has changed her mind and decided to go back to Iran, the country's ⁠interior minister said on Wednesday.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian drones fall near Dubai airport, four injured

Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport on Wednesday, and injured four people, according to authorities quoted by AP.

The Dubai Media Office said the attack caused "minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national," the report added.

It also said flights continued.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup: FIFA chief

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Wednesday that US President Donald Trump has said Iran is "welcome" to participate at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war, reported AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Tankers wait to fill up in Pakistan amid fears of fuel shortage

Tanker drivers in Pakistan said they were facing long waits at depots due to a shortage of fuel, said AFP report.

Dozens of tankers, which supply fuel across Pakistan, were seen parked at the side of the road at depots near Lahore, the capital of Punjab, the country's most populous province.

"There is no petrol at the depot for the past four days," said one tanker driver, Abdul Shakoor. "Iran has closed the border from their side. The depot is lying empty," he told AFP.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Banks, financial institutions on target in middle east, claims Iran

AP reported that a joint Iranian military command said banks and financial institutions are now a target in the Middle East. The Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters issued a statement identifying the targets.

It came after Iranian media reported staff at a bank in Tehran had been killed in Israeli-American airstrikes, the report added.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Loud booms heard in Bahrain after emergency sirens

Reuters reported that four booms were heard in Bahrain after emergency sirens

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar intercepts a missile attack, defence ministry says (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | In constant touch with Iran: Russia

Russia is constantly in touch with the ⁠Iranian leadership and willing ⁠to contribute ‌to efforts to ​stabilise the region, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.

"Here I can ​only say ⁠that we are in constant contact with the Iranian side and ⁠with ‌the Iranian leadership," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov ‌told reporters.

"As President (Vladimir) ⁠Putin has said, Russia is always ready ‌to do ‌what it can to ‌restore peace ‌and stability in the region."

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Thai cargo ship attacked near Strait of Hormuz, says Thailand navy

A Thai bulk carrier travelling in the crucial Strait of Hormuz was attacked Wednesday, with 20 crew members rescued so far, the Thai navy said.

"The Thai-flagged bulk carrier 'Mayuree Naree'... was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz," after departing from a port in the United Arab Emirates, the navy said in a statement.

"Efforts are currently underway to rescue the remaining three crew members," while 20 were rescued by the Omani navy, it said, adding that the cause of the attack was under investigation.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Turkey's Erdogan says Iran war must stop before whole region dragged in

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ⁠said on Wednesday ⁠that ‌the ​war in Iran must be stopped before ​the ⁠whole region is "thrown into the ⁠fire", ‌and added that this would ‌be ⁠possible if diplomacy is ‌given ‌an opportunity.

Speaking in parliament, ‌Erdogan ‌said Turkey was engaged with all ⁠sides ⁠to seek an end to the war. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates |Israel begins simultaneous attacks on Beirut and Iran

Israeli military says it has begun extensive waves of attacks on Beirut and Iran simultaneously. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | KLM cancels all flights to Dubai until March 28

Dutch airline KLM announced Wednesday it had cancelled all flights to Dubai until March 28 for safety reasons because of the war in the region.

"Due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East, KLM has decided to cancel all flights to Dubai up to and including March 28," said a company statement.

"The safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority," it added.

"We understand that this decision has a significant impact on our travellers and are doing everything possible to keep them well informed." (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Schools, hospitals, residential areas attacked: Iran's Foreign Minister tells UN Secretary-General

Iran's foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, in a telephonic conversation with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, said that US and Israel have civilian places including schools, hospitals, residential areas, as well as buildings and historical monuments.

"Araghchi also, emphasizing Iran's inherent right to defend itself against this imposed war, stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran had previously warned all relevant parties in the region and beyond that in the event of a US military action against Iran, it would inevitably target all American facilities and bases in the region, which would lead to the expansion of the war across the entire region," a statement from Iran's foreign minister read.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 3 crew members missing after attack on Thai ship

Twenty crew have been rescued from ⁠a Thai ship ⁠hit by ‌unknown projectiles ​in the Strait of Hormuz but three crew remain ​missing, ⁠Thailand's Transport Ministry said on Wednesday.

The ministry said ⁠the ‌crew had abandoned the vessel ‌in a lifeboat and ⁠were rescued by the Omani ‌navy. ‌It said an explosion ‌occurred in ‌the stern of the ship and ⁠caused ⁠a fire in the engine compartment, where the remaining three crew members had been working.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran army targets Israel's military intelligence agency, naval base

Iran's army said Wednesday it had targeted Israel's military intelligence agency, a naval base in the city of Haifa, and an Israeli radar system.

"Since this morning, the army of the Islamic republic has targeted the Israeli military intelligence directorate known as Aman, as well as Israeli military unit 8200, the Green Pine radar, and the submarine headquarters building at Haifa naval base," the army said in a statement broadcast by state TV.

It added that the attacks were ongoing.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Will continue to fight until shadow of war is lifted over Iran: IRGC

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have said that they will "continue to fight until shadow of war is lifted over Iran."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Russia's Rosatom evacuates 150 more staff members from Iran

​Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom is continuing to evacuate staff ⁠from Iran because of US-Israeli ⁠attacks on the ‌country, but ​around 450 of its personnel remain at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, the head ​of the ⁠company said on Wednesday.

Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said another 150 employees had ⁠left ‌Bushehr overnight, crossed the border into neighbouring Armenia ‌and were now ⁠en route to Russia.

Bushehr, built by Russia, ‌is Iran's only ‌operational nuclear power plant. Rosatom ‌is building ‌two additional units there but Likhachev said last week that construction ⁠work ⁠had halted.

On Monday, he said the situation around Bushehr remained tense but that there had been no strikes on ​either the plant or the ​construction site.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Ships moving to Iranian ports 'passing normally': State media

Ships moving to Iranian ports are 'passing normally' and Iranian ports' operations are being carried out continuously, Iranian shipping association told state media.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran accuses US, Israel of hitting maritime ambulance in Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 28 Indian flag vessels operating in Persian gulf: Indian govt sources (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | EU imposes sanctions on Iranian officials

"The EU continues to hold Iran accountable. Today, EU Member States ambassadors approved new sanctions targeting 19 regime officials and entities responsible for serious human rights violations," Kaja Kallas, Vice President of European Commission posted on X.

"As the Iran war continues, the EU will protect its interests and pursue those responsible for domestic repression. It also sends a message to Tehran that Iran’s future cannot be built on repression."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran launches new wave of missiles toward Israel

"The IDF identified that a short while ago, missiles were launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defense systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israel Defense Forces posted on X.

"In the last few minutes, the Home Front Command issued a preliminary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraqi woman killed in bombing on Iran-backed group's arms depot

Shrapnel killed a woman following a strike on an arms depot belonging to an Iran-backed armed group in central Iraq, health and security officials told AFP.

A security source said "a bombing targeted an arms depot at a military base", which mainly hosts the powerful Asaib Ahl al-Haq group in the eastern Wasit province.

He added that "a woman was killed when shrapnel from a rocket fell near her after the strike". A health official confirmed her death and said another person was seriously wounded.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | No time limit on Iran campaign, says Israel

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the joint bombing campaign with the US against Iran would go on "as long as necessary", insisting the strikes had inflicted heavy casualties on Tehran's forces.

"This operation will continue without any time limit, as long as necessary, until we achieve all the objectives and decide the outcome of the campaign," he said, adding that the Iranian leadership was fleeing "like mice into tunnels". (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's new supreme leader 'lightly injured' but still active: Official

Newly-appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba ⁠Khamenei was ⁠lightly ‌injured but ​is continuing to operate, an Iranian ​official ⁠told Reuters on Wednesday.

The official ⁠did ‌not give details ‌about ⁠when he was injured or ‌why ‌he had ‌not ‌made any statement to the ⁠public ⁠since being appointed the new leader. Read more

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran says oil will reach $200 a barrel, warns of 'continuous strikes'

Iran will switch from "reciprocal hits" after ⁠attacks to continuous ⁠strikes on adversaries, ‌and the ​US will not be able to control oil prices, ​the spokesperson ⁠for Tehran's Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters said on ⁠Wednesday.

"We ‌won't allow even one litre ‌of oil ⁠to reach the US, Zionists (Israel) and their ‌partners. ‌Any vessel or tanker ‌bound to ‌them will be a legitimate target," Ebrahim Zolfaqari ⁠said.

"Get ⁠ready for the oil barrel to be at $200 because the oil price depends ​on the regional ​security which ​you have destabilised." (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Qatar intercepts another missile, per Defense Ministry

"The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar," Qatar's Defense Ministry posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Two Indians killed, 1 missing after attack on merchant vessels

Two Indians were killed, and one is missing, when merchant vessels came under attack during the ongoing war in West Asia, an External Affairs Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.

India, he said, remains committed to the welfare of citizens residing in the Gulf region.

The US and Israel launched a major military attack on Iran on February 28, killing its 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The war has reportedly claimed at least 1,230 lives in Iran, 397 in Lebanon and 11 in Israel.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | IDF claims it intercepted drones launched from Lebanon

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Hamas backs Iran against 'Israeli-American aggression'

Hamas congratulated its "brothers in Iran" on Wednesday on the appointment of the Islamic republic's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and wished him victory in the war with the United States and Israel.

"We wish him success in fulfilling the aspirations of the Iranian people to defeat the Israeli-American aggression and prevent the forces of arrogance from imposing their will on Iran," Hazem Qassem, a spokesman for the Palestinian Islamist movement, said in a statement. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | France delivering 60 tonnes of emergency aid to displaced in Lebanon: Macron

"The plight of the hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Lebanon is a matter of grave concern. France is currently delivering 60 tonnes of emergency aid to them, with the support of the CMA CGM Foundation, in addition to the assistance being provided with the United Nations and NGOs on the ground," French President Emmanuel Macron posted on X.

"Hezbollah must cease its attacks from Lebanon against Israel and hand over its weapons to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Israel must respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and exercise restraint. Israelis and Lebanese have the same right to live in peace and security."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'Nothing left to target in Iran, war will end any time I want': Trump

President Donald Trump on Wednesday again signaled there could be a swift ending to the US war on Iran, saying there is little left in the country for US forces to attack.

There is "practically nothing left to target" and the war will end "soon," Trump was quoted as saying in an interview with Axios. "Any time I want it to end, it will end." (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Plant your feet solidly on the ground: Iranian President's message to soldiers

"O you men of valor in the armed forces, followers of Ali (peace be upon him), who said: "If the mountains should shift from their places, stand firm. Clench your teeth. Entrust your head to God. Plant your feet solidly on the ground, cast your gaze to the far end of the enemy's army. Know that victory comes from the Exalted God." May God make your victory steadfast and shatter your enemies," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Attacks targeting Iraq are unacceptable: Iraqi PM tells Iran's President

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudan has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that attacks targeting Iraq are unacceptable and undermine efforts to end the war and return to dialogue. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oman's sultan expresses dissatisfaction to Iran's president

Oman's Sultan Haitham ⁠bin ⁠Tariq al-Said ‌conveyed to ​Iranian President Masoud ​Pezeshkian ⁠in a phone call the ⁠sultanate's ‌dissatisfaction and condemnation ‌of ongoing ⁠attacks targeting Omani ‌territory, ‌the ‌Omani ‌state news agency reported on ⁠Wednesday. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Over 5,500 targets struck inside Iran, over 60 ships destroyed: White House

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Modi govt 'deplores' attack on Thai ship en route to India

"We have seen reports about the attack on a Thai ship, Mayuree Naree, in the Straits of Hormuz on 11 March. The ship was bound for Kandla in India. India deplores the fact that commercial shipping is being made a target of military attacks in the ongoing conflict in West Asia," India's foreign ministry posted on X.

"Precious lives, including of Indian citizens, have already been lost in multiple such attacks in the earlier phase of this conflict and the intensity and lethality of the attacks only seems to be increasing. India reiterates that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members, or otherwise impeding freedom of navigation and commerce, should be avoided," it further said.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Ukrainian anti-drone teams 'working' in Qatar, UAE, Saudi: Zelensky

Ukrainian anti-drone experts have begun working in three Gulf states targeted by Iranian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday.

"Three of our teams have gone -- strong teams of experts, military personnel, engineers, different people. Today the military are already communicating and already working," Zelensky said.

His spokesman confirmed separately that the three countries were Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran has laid about a dozen mines in Strait of Hormuz: Reuters

Iran has deployed ​about a dozen mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two sources familiar with the matter said, in a move likely to ⁠complicate the reopening of the narrow waterway.

Exports of oil ​and LNG through the strategic chokepoint along Iran's coast have effectively been halted by the war launched 12 days ago by the United States and Israel.

Iran’s military command on Wednesday said the world should be prepared for oil to hit $200 a barrel.

One source ⁠said the ‌locations of most of the mines are known but declined to say how ‌the US planned to deal with them. The U.S. ⁠military says ⁠it has targeted Iranian mine-laying vessels, eliminating 16 of them on Tuesday. But the U.S. Navy has so far declined to provide protective escorts to commercial ships through the strait.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Authorities douse Abu Dhabi airport fire caused by falling debris

"The competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have managed to control a fire that broke out at Abu Dhabi International Airport as a result of debris falling following the successful interception by air defenses, and the incident did not result in any recorded injuries,' Abu Dhabi media office posted on X.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | No confirmation of Iranian mines in Strait of Hormuz: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday he has "no confirmation" that Iran is using sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

"I have no confirmation of this, either from partner services or from our own services," Macron said, after the United States said it had destroyed Iranian mine-laying boats near the strategic waterway. (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil: Trump

President Donald ⁠Trump told ‌reporters ​at the ​White ⁠House on Wednesday ⁠that ‌he ‌was ⁠not worried about Iran-backed ‌attacks ‌on ‌US soil. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump encourages oil companies to use Strait of Hormuz

"I think oil companies should use the Strait of Hormuz. We took out just about all of their mine ships in one night... just about all of their navy is gone," Trump said while speaking to reporters.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'We're not finished yet': Trump on Iran war

"We have hit them harder than virtually any country in history has been hit, and we're not finished yet," Trump said while speaking to reporters.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran, Iran-aligned militas may target US oil infrastructure in Iraq: US State Department

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Romania to let US use its air bases for Middle East operations: Romanian President

Romania decided on Wednesday to let the United States use air bases in the eastern European country to refuel aircraft involved in the US-Israeli war on Iran, the country's president said.

Parliament approved the measure after it was reviewed by the Supreme Council of National Defence earlier in the day. President Nicusor Dan called it a "temporary deployment of American military equipment and forces in Romania" in a statement following the council meeting.

The move would allow refuelling of aircraft and the deployment of monitoring and satellite communications equipment, Dan said.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump vows 'great safety' for oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

"I think you're going to see great safety, and it's going to be very, very quickly," Trump told reporters at the White House when asked how he was going to ensure security in the crucial waterway for the global oil trade.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Knocked out Iran's leadership twice: Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Have hit 28 mine ships as of this moment, says Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military prepared to continue Iran war for as long as needed: Spokesperson

The Israeli military is prepared to ⁠continue its war ⁠with ‌Iran for ​as long as necessary, its spokesperson, Brigadier General ​Effie ⁠Defrin, told reporters late on Wednesday.

"We as an ⁠army ‌are prepared to continue the ‌campaign as ⁠long as necessary," he said.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: Report

A US military investigation has determined that a US Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian elementary school because of a targeting mistake, The New York Times reported.

The newspaper cited US officials, saying the investigation into the February 28 attack was ongoing but preliminary findings were that the United States was responsible.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Hezbollah says targeted north Israel with 'dozens of rockets' in new operation

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran adviser to Khamenei calls Trump 'Satan himself', vows to destroy Israel

A senior military adviser to Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei insulted US President Donald Trump and vowed to destroy Israel in remarks to state television on Wednesday, as their countries wage a war that has engulfed the Middle East.

"Trump is the most corrupt and stupid American president," Yahya Rahim Safavi said. "He is Satan himself."

He also reiterated longstanding threats to eradicate Israel, which is fighting the Islamic republic alongside the United States.

"In the Middle East region, Israel and Iran cannot be together. One of them must remain. The one that remains is Iran and the one that is destroyed is definitely the Zionist regime," he said.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran warns of long war that would 'destroy' world economy

Iran warned Wednesday it could wage a long war with the US and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy, as it effectively closed off transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran hacking group claims attack on US medical company

An Iran-linked hacking group claimed responsibility Wednesday for a cyberattack on US medical technology giant Stryker, saying it had extracted 50 terabytes of data in retaliation for military strikes on Iran.

"Our major cyber operation has been executed with complete success," Handala said in a statement.

It described the hack as retribution for what it called "the brutal attack on the Minab school" in Iran, where authorities said more than 150 people were killed, and for "ongoing cyber assaults against the infrastructure of the Axis of Resistance," referring to a loose alliance of armed groups backed by Tehran.

Handala said all extracted data was "now in the hands of the free people of the world."

It issued a warning to what it described as "Zionist leaders and their lobbies," adding: "This is only the beginning of a new chapter in cyber warfare."

Stryker said in a statement it was "experiencing a global network disruption to our Microsoft environment as a result of a cyberattack. We have no indication of ransomware or malware and believe the incident is contained."

Handala, named after a figure symbolic of the Palestinian people, has claimed a series of attacks on Israeli and Gulf-region companies in recent weeks.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We won, but don't want to leave early, says Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran slams 'misuse' of UN Security Council after vote to stop Gulf attacks

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Guards say carried out 'integrated' missile attack with Hezbollah on Israel: Iran media

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump warns US can make Iran 'almost impossible' to rebuild

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US looking 'strongly at the straits', says Trump

​President Donald Trump said that Washington was ⁠in "very good shape" in its ⁠war on Iran ‌and the ​US was "going to look very strongly at the straits."

The war has rattled ​global markets. ⁠Raising the stakes for the global economy, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard ⁠Corps ‌has said it would block oil shipments ‌from the Gulf unless ⁠the US and Israeli attacks cease.

"We're just ‌riding free range ‌over that country, and ‌now we're going ‌to look very strongly at the straits. The straits are ⁠in ⁠great shape," Trump told reporters.

(Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Lebanon says 7 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut

Lebanon said an Israeli strike along the seafront in central Beirut killed at least seven people early on Thursday, hours after another attack in the heart of the capital.

"The Israeli enemy strike on Ramlet al-Bayda in Beirut led to an initial toll of seven dead and 21 wounded," the health ministry said in a statement.

(AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbours, reports AP

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' job (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | 'Only way to end this war...': Iran outlines 3 terms

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Saudi Arabia says shot down drone approaching embassy district

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have 'won' the war

Iran set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, warning the world should be ready for oil at $200 ⁠a barrel in defiance of President Donald Trump's claim that the US had already won the war. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Brent crude oil jumps above $100 a barrel as Iran's attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns, reports AP

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraq says one killed in Basra port attack as country halts operations at oil ports, reports AP

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have 'won' the war

Iran set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, warning the world should be ready for oil at $200 ⁠a barrel in defiance of President Donald Trump's claim that the US had already won the war.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping worsen supply concerns

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US embassy in Oman lifts guidance to shelter in place

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraq shuts down oil ports after attack on marine vessels in its waters

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Reports claim India-flagged tankers allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz; Iran denies: Reuters

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Smoke plume seen rising from vicinity of Bahrain airport (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Italy says its military base in Iraqi Kurdistan attacked, no injuries

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Kuwait airport hit by several drones, damage reported (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Dubai authorities responding to a minor incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell onto the facade of a building on Sheikh Zayed Road

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | IEA director says decision to release oil had 'strong impact' on markets

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said on ⁠Thursday that his agency's ⁠decision to release ‌global reserve ​oil in the face of the Iran war ​had a "strong ⁠impact" on the energy markets. (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel army says launched new broad wave of strikes across Iran (AFP)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | India examining Bangladesh request for diesel supply

Reports claim India-flagged tankers allowed to pass through Strait of Hormuz; Iran denies

Multiple reports on Thursday claimed that Iran has agreed to allow India-flagged tankers pass through Strait of Hormuz, through which 40% of India's crude imports pass.

However, Reuters citing an Iranian source said that the country has denied any such agreement had ‌been reached.

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Discussed safety of shipping, energy security with Iran foreign minister: MEA

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iraqi prime minister condemns attacks on Shi'ite Popular Mobilisation Forces

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military says they struck ‘Taleghan’ compound, a site used by the Iranian regime to advance nuclear weapons capabilities

According to IDF, "The compound was used to develop advanced explosives and conduct sensitive experiments as part of the covert ‘AMAD’ project in the 2000s."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | German ⁠shipping ‌company Hapag-Lloyd ​said ​projectile ⁠fragments have ⁠hit ‌the container ‌vessel 'Source ⁠Blessing' near ‌the ‌Strait ‌of ‌Hormuz

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US cannot escort ships through Strait of Hormuz now, maybe by month's end, US energy chief says

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | First Message from Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei within minutes

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Crude oil supply situation comfortable; no dry outlet at any of 1 lakh petrol pumps in the country, says oil ministry official

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | All Indian vessels and the crew are being actively monitored for their safety: Oil Ministry

Have been maritime incidents involving Indian seafarers on foreign flag vessels . There were 78 seafarers, 70 are unhurt and 4 sustained injuries unfortunately there have 3 casualties and 1 is missing: Oil Ministry

We import almost 60 % of our LPG and most of it, almost 90 % comes from the Strait of Hormuz. It's a difficult situation: Oil ministry

"We import almost 60 % of our LPG and most of it, almost 90 % comes from the Strait of Hormuz. It's a difficult situation, but the government is making every effort to ensure that the supply to the domestic consumers is ensured: Oil Ministry

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Regarding natural gas, some of the imports were affected due to the closure, alternative arrangements have been made: Oil Ministry

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We deliver almost 50 lakh cylinder on a daily basis. On the distribution side there is no dry out reported: Oil Ministry

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | States have been allocated 40,000 kilolitre of additional kerosene as an alternative to LPG: Oil Ministry

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Ops commander in IRGC’s missile unit within Hezbollah killed in Israeli strikes

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | We urge other Indian nationals who wish to leave Iran to take advantage of this handholding that is being done by the embassy: MEA spokesperson

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei thanks 'the Fighters of the Resistance front' describing Them as Iran's Best Friends

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran’s Khamenei Says Iran Will Seek Compensation from Enemies or Destroy Their Assets Accordingly

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage, reports AP

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran's top leader calls on Gulf Arabs to 'shut down' US bases, saying promised US protection 'nothing more than a lie', reports AP

Iran seeks warm relations with neighboring countries: Mojtaba

According to Mehr News Agency, Mojtaba said that Iran seeks warm relations with neighboring countries and has not attacked its neighbuors but targeted the US bases in those states because the enemy was attacking Iran from those areas. 

'We will not forsake avenging the blood of our martyrs, especially the martyrs of Minab: Mojtaba

Referring to the school attack, Mojtaba said, "We will not forsake avenging the blood of our martyrs, especially the martyrs of Minab."

Khamenei stressed the need for solidarity among Iranians and overcoming differences

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Larijani mocks Trump for threatening to cut Iran's electric capacity, says, "provides ample opportunity to hunt down US servicemen"

Iran's top security official took to X (formerly Twitter) and mocked US President Donald Trump for threatening to cut Iran's electric capacity saying, "Trump has said "we can take apart Iran's electric capacity within one hour, but we have not done it." Well, if they do that, the whole region will go dark in less than half an hour and darkness provides ample opportunity to hunt down US servicemen running for safety."

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | International Maritime Organization (IMO) calls 'extraordinary' meeting to discuss Strait of Hormuz

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Two US sailors injured after non-combat fire aboard carrier in Red Sea

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian soccer team should not attend World Cup for their own safety: Trump

"The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety," Trump posted on Truth Social.

The FIFA world cup will be played across 16 cities in Canada, US and Mexico starting June 11.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Death toll in Lebanon from Israeli strikes reached 687, says Lebanese health ministry (Reuters)

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israel army says began wave of strikes across Beirut

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran allowed ships from some countries to cross Strait of Hormuz: deputy FM

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran’s Supreme Leader is now on X (formerly Twitter)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has launched an account on X. The account follows just one other account – that of his late father and former supreme leader.

His X handle is @Rahbarenghelab_, which in Persian means “Leader of the Revolution," reports Al Jazeera.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iranian state media says wife of Iran's late supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is alive, reports of her death were incorrect

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran says many ships can pass through Strait of Hormuz if they coordinate with Iranian navy

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military says it struck Basij checkpoints in Tehran

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Netanyahu says Israeli strikes have killed top nuclear scientists

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Netanyahu says new Iran leader 'can't show his face in public'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei "can't show his face in public" after Tehran issued a first statement in his name that was read out by a TV presenter.

"We eliminated the old tyrant, and the new tyrant, the puppet of the Revolutionary Guards, can't show his face in public," Netanyahu told a televised press conference.

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | War aims to enable Iranians to 'bring down the regime': Netanyahu

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Iran UN envoy says

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Trump says Iran war moving 'very rapidly'

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | No life insurance for Mojtaba Khamenei: Netanyahu

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Israeli military says missiles from Iran heading towards Israel

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety': Trump

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Six French soldiers wounded in Iraq after drone attack, army says

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq

Iran, US-Israel War Live Updates | Iran-backed Iraqi group claims responsibility for downing US military aircraft

The Islamic Resistance ⁠in Iraq, an ⁠umbrella ‌group of ​Iran-backed armed factions, claimed responsibility ​for ⁠downing a U.S. military refueling ⁠aircraft ‌in western Iraq on ‌Thursday.

The ⁠group said in ‌a ‌statement it ‌had ‌shot down the KC-135 aircraft "in ⁠defense ⁠of our country's sovereignty and airspace".

(Reuters)