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US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: With the clock ticking towards US President Donald Trump’s 8 pm deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, tensions have reached a critical point, with military action and fragile diplomacy unfolding all at once. Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric, saying "a whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again," while also indicating that plans could still shift if negotiations deliver results. While Vice President JD Vance has struck a cautious tone, claiming Washington has largely accomplished its military objectives but warned that we have tools we haven’t used against Iran. On the ground, the situation remains volatile as IRGC has vowed it will not hesitate to respond in kind if civilian sites are targeted, while Israel says it has struck multiple bridge and rail infrastructure used to transport weapons. Clashes have also intensified in Lebanon, where Hezbollah says its fighters are engaged in heavy fighting near Bint Jbeil. At sea, Israel has warned vessels to avoid the area between Tyre and Ras Naqoura, as fears grow of a wider maritime escalation. Diplomatic efforts appear increasingly strained, with Qatar warning that the window for a peaceful resolution is rapidly closing. Meanwhile, US strikes on Kharg Island and continued pressure from Washington underline the risk of further escalation, even as mixed signals from Tehran suggest some indirect communication channels may still remain open.
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Iranian missiles fly towards Israel, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. (Photo: Reuters)
