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US-Israel-Iran War Updates Today: The war in West Asia intensified on Wednesday as fresh strikes, drone attacks and threats of economic warfare spread across the region, while global oil prices surged and maritime routes faced disruptions.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it has attacked two ships, the Liberian-flagged Express Rome and the Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree, in the Strait of Hormuz amid global energy concerns. Oil markets reacted sharply, with Brent crude rising 5.1% to $92.23 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate climbing 5.9% to $88.38.
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In Lebanon, the health ministry said 570 people have been killed in Israeli strikes so far, including 86 children and 14 healthcare workers, with nearly 760,000 people displaced. Fresh Israeli strikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs and central districts, while another raid in Tamnin al-Tahta killed seven people.
Maritime security incidents also increased. A Thai bulk carrier was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, while another container ship was struck off the UAE coast. Two drones fell near Dubai Airport, injuring four people.
Meanwhile, Iran warned it could strike US and Israeli economic targets, including banks, and Israel said it detected a new wave of Iranian missiles, activating air defences.
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US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: UAE, Saudi Arabia Intercept Iranian Attacks
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia said their defences intercepted a wave of drone and missile attacks by Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Says US Hit 28 Iranian Mine-Laying Vessels
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump told reporters in Ohio that the US military has destroyed 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Threatens To Strike Regional Ports If Attacked
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s senior military spokesperson has threatened to attack regional ports if the US attacks its port facilities along the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian naval forces are operating.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: 30 Countries Support Lebanon's Sovereignty Amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: At least 30 countries condemned “in the strongest terms Hezbollah’s reckless decision to join the Iranian attacks against Israel” and also urged Israel to respect the Lebanese sovereignty.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Republican Senator Says US Must Not Ignore Iran School Bombing
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Republican North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis warned that the US should not pretend that the deadly bombing on an Iranian girls’ school did not happen, saying it would be “the worst thing we can do.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iranian Security Guard Killed In Attacks On Tehran Checkpoints
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Several Iranian security personnel were killed in drone attacks on checkpoints across the capital on Wednesday, CNN reported, citing the Iranian state-linked media.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran's Pezeshkian Speaks To Leaders From Russia, Pakistan
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said he held talks with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan, adding that he reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s commitment to peace in the region. He said the only way to end the US-Israeli war is by recognising Iran’s legitimate rights.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Turkey's Erdogan Accuses Israel Of Terrorising Region By Attacking Gaza
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel of terrorising the region by intensifying attacks on Gaza and attempting to occupy Lebanon. “Our geography is slowly being dragged toward disaster in the hands of a massacre network that has fallen into a syndrome of arrogance,” he said.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Death Toll Crosses 600 In Lebanon
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The death toll in Lebanon due to the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict has risen to 624, including 91 children. At least 47 women have been killed and more than 1,500 people wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
Meanwhile, the US has welcomed Lebanon’s ban on the military activities of Hezbollah and Iran’s IRGC.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: FBI Warns Police Depts Of Iranian Drone Attack In California
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The FBI has warned police departments in California that Iran could launch a “surprise” retaliatory attack at the US West Coast using drones from an unidentified vessel off the coast, according to ABC News.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel Preparing For 'Significant Expansion' Of Iran, Hezbollah Attacks
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Israel is preparing for a “significant expansion” of attacks by Iran and Hezbollah on Wednesday night, according to a CNN report, citing Israeli sources.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: White House Says Probe Ongoing In Iran School Bombing
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said an investigation is still “ongoing” when asked about a preliminary probe that found the US responsible for the deadly strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed more than 175 people.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Says Oil Companies Should Use Hormuz Amid Iran War
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: “I think they should,” said US President Donald Trump when asked if he’d spoken to oil companies about the Strait of Hormuz, as he left the White House for a trip to Ohio and Kentucky.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Silent On Iran's New Supreme Leader
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump declined to comment today on the ascension of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as Iran’s supreme leader and what that means for the US.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: 'I Don't Know,' Says Trump On US Probe On Iran School Bombing
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said “I don’t know about that” in response to a question about a report saying that a military investigation found the US responsible for the deadly bombing at an Iranian girls’ school.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Ukrainian Drone Experts In Gulf To Assist With Iran Attacks, Says Zelenskyy
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian drone teams are already in the Gulf region to assist countries in dealing with Iranian attacks.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Says Iran Failed To Lay Mines In Strait Of Hormuz
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said he didn’t believe Iran had successfully laid any mines in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the American military took out “just about all” of their mining vessels in one night.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Military Probe Finds US Responsible For Iran Girls' School Bombing
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: A military investigation found that the US was responsible for a deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed more than 160 girls, the New York Times reported, citing officials.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Many Americans Declining Free Evacuation Flights, Says US State Dept
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The US State Department said a large number of Americans are declining free evacuation flights from West Asia. Many of those declining charter flight seats have opted to make their own travel plans or elected to stay in the region.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Claims It Has High-Speed Underwater Missiles
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: A senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed Iran has missiles that can be launched from underwater and suggested they could be used in the coming days, according to Iranian media.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Qatar Tech Store Owner Says Shipping Companies Charging Triple For Products
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Khalifa Al Haroon, the owner of a leading tech store in Qatar, said shipping companies are charging three times the usual price for products due to the ongoing war, which has increased the cost for shipping upto 40% of the product value.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Refutes US Claims That It Depleted Missiles
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rebuffed US claims that it depleted Iran’s missile capabilities. “The initial waves of large-scale missile launches were intended to blind enemy radars and defence systems,” he said.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Thailand Says 'Gravely Concerned' After Cargo Ship Hit In Hormuz
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Thailand’s Foreign Ministry said it was “gravely concerned” after a Thai ship heading for Kerala was hit by an Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz. It called for respecting the UN Charter and principles of international law, along with an immediate cessation of hostilities.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Exporting More Oil Through Hormuz Than Before War
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran is exporting more oil through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war, showing it is in control of a strategic waterway that it has closed off to the rest of the region’s oil producers, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: German FM Holds Talks With Qatar, Calls Iranian Strikes 'Unacceptable'
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul spoke to his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, during which he called Iranian missile and drone strikes “unacceptable.”
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Shipping Company Maersk Says It Is Redistributing Fuel To Ensure Energy Flows
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Shipping company Maersk said it was proactively redistributing fuel to ensure that vessels can continue their journeys and keep the ocean network running without interruptions.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: South Korea To Release 22.46 Million Barrels From Emergency Oil Reserves
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: South Korea’s Trade Ministry said it will release 22.46 million barrels from its emergency oil reserves, which it said represents 5.6% of the total reserves being released by Energy Agency members.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: India Deplores Attack On Ship Bound For Kandla In Strait Of Hormuz
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strongly worded statement condemning a military attack on a Thai commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the targeting of civilian shipping in the ongoing West Asia conflict is escalating to dangerous new levels.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US Warns Citizens To Avoid Iranian Port Facilities
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: The US military has warned civilians in Iran to “immediately” avoid all port facilities along the Strait of Hormuz where Iranian naval forces are operating, according to a statement by the US Central Command.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Sports Minister Says Nation Will Not Compete In 2026 World Cup
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: A report by Al Jazeera said Iran’s Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali has ruled out the country’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing the ongoing war and the current national situation. Donyamali said there were “no conditions under which we can participate” in the tournament scheduled for June–July 2026.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US Crude Oil Inventories Rise To 3.824M Barrels
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US crude oil inventories increased by 3.824 million barrels in the latest reporting period, compared with a previous build of 3.475 million barrels. Market estimates had expected a rise of about 2.5 million barrels.
The data provides a snapshot of US supply levels as global energy markets remain volatile amid geopolitical tensions.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Trump Claims War With Iran Is ‘Going Great’, Says Conflict Could End Soon
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said that the war with Iran could end “soon”, claiming there is “practically nothing left to target”. Speaking in a brief phone interview with Axios, Trump said the war was “going great” and that US forces had inflicted more damage than initially expected.
“We are way ahead of the timetable. We have done more damage than we thought possible, even in the original six-week period,” he said.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Guards Say They Fired On Two ‘Israeli-Owned’ Vessels In Strait Of Hormuz
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said its forces fired on two vessels described as “Israeli-owned” in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC said the ships were targeted after attempting to pass through the strategic waterway despite warnings issued by Iranian authorities.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: No Need To Panic Or Pay Attention To Rumours, Says PM Modi In Tamil Nadu
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there is no need for people to panic or pay attention to rumours. Speaking in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi urged citizens to remain calm and rely on verified information. He emphasised that unnecessary fear and misinformation should be avoided during sensitive situations.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Warns Of Continuous Strikes, Threatens Oil Supplies To US And Allies
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters warned it could shift from “reciprocal hits” to continuous strikes against its adversaries.
Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for the headquarters, said Washington would not be able to control global oil prices if the conflict escalates.
“We won’t allow even one litre of oil to reach the US, Israel and their partners. Any vessel or tanker bound to them will be a legitimate target,” he said.
Zolfaqari also warned that oil prices could surge sharply due to instability in the region.
“Get ready for the oil barrel to be at $200 because the oil price depends on regional security which you have destabilised,” he added.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran Guards Say Ships Crossing Strait Of Hormuz Must 'Seek Permission'
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must obtain permission before transiting the strategic waterway.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: S Jaishankar, Russian Counterpart Lavrov Discuss West Asia Conflict
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said he held a teleconference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Jaishankar said the two leaders shared their assessments of the West Asia conflict and discussed related diplomatic efforts. He added that they also reviewed the agenda of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Russia Reportedly Helping Iran With Advanced Drone Tactics
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Russia is assisting Iran with advanced drone tactics drawn from its war in Ukraine to target the United States and Gulf nations in the Middle East, CNN reported citing a Western intelligence official. The official said the support includes tactical guidance on the use of Shahed drones, which were designed by Iran but are mass produced by Russia for use in Ukraine.
The drones have reportedly been unexpectedly successful in penetrating the air defences of several Gulf states. While Russian intelligence sharing with Iran had previously been described as general assistance with targeting, the official said the latest cooperation includes more specific operational guidance on unmanned aerial systems. Russia has used Shahed drones in Ukraine in coordinated waves, often launching multiple drones together and altering flight paths to evade air defence systems.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US Says Operation Epic Fury Striking Thousands Of Iranian Military Targets
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper said Operation Epic Fury has been targeting Iran’s military infrastructure since it was launched on February 28 at the direction of the US president. According to Cooper, the operation has struck thousands of targets, including Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) headquarters, missile and drone sites, air defence systems and naval vessels. Satellite imagery released by the US military showed before-and-after views of a destroyed Iranian ship.
The operation involves more than 50,000 troops, over 200 aircraft, two aircraft carriers and bomber units.
Cooper said US forces have also defended against Iranian counterattacks with minimal impact on American forces so far. He added that the mission is ongoing and aimed at eliminating threats and preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, saying the operation has “only just begun”.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Qatar Issues Another ‘Elevated’ Threat Alert, Urges Residents To Remain Indoors
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Qatar issued another “elevated” threat level alert, urging residents to remain indoors. The message marks the third such alert sent out in the country today.
Earlier, Qatar’s Defence Ministry said a missile attack had been intercepted.
