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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Live Updates: The Iran-Israel conflict, now in its 17th day, disrupts oil supplies and shipping. Drone strikes near Dubai airport hit flight ops.
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US-Israel-Iran War News Today Latest Updates: The conflict between Iran and Israel entered its 17th day on Monday, with both sides intensifying their rhetoric and military operations. The war has continued to disrupt the region, affecting oil supplies, shipping routes and the broader security situation across several countries.
Drone strikes were reported near Dubai airport, which caused flight disruptions and diversions on Monday. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported multiple explosions in Tehran as the fighting escalated.
According to Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, the US-Israeli attacks on Iran have killed more than 1,300 people, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top Iranian officials.
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Iravani accused the United States and Israel of deliberately targeting civilians by striking “populated residential areas” and “critical civilian infrastructure.”
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) has warned that the toll may be even higher, estimating at least 1,858 people have been killed, including both civilians and military personnel.
Meanwhile, at least 773 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since the Iran-backed Hezbollah group launched attacks on Israel, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health.
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Trump Urges Allies To Push Efforts To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz; Xi Meeting May Be Delayed
US President Donald Trump is in talks with European allies and partners in the Gulf and Arab world to push for greater efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to the White House.
Speaking to reporters, the White House press secretary said Washington is encouraging its allies — particularly NATO members — to take a more active role in ensuring the vital maritime route is reopened and remains secure.
“POTUS is speaking with our allies in Europe, and also many of our partners in the Gulf and Arab world to encourage them to step up to do more to open the Strait of Hormuz — and our NATO allies especially need to step up… The United States of America is leading way not just to support and protect our American assets and bases in the Middle East, but also to defend Europe, and the Middle East, and the rest of the world from the rogue Iranian regime obtaining a nuclear bomb.”
The press secretary also addressed questions about a planned meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the talks could be postponed depending on the situation.
“I don’t think the meeting is in jeopardy, but it’s quite possible the meeting could be delayed… I know President Xi was very excited to welcome POTUS to Beijing, and I know POTUS looks forward to this trip. It’s really just a matter of the timing.”
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Indian Navy Deploys Warships To Escort Merchant Vessels
The Indian Navy has deployed three warships to escort merchant vessels travelling towards India as security concerns grow in waters near the Strait of Hormuz.
According to sources, two naval ships, including INS Surat, were already operating in the region under the navy’s mission-based deployment. A third warship has been specifically assigned to escort commercial vessels passing through the area.
The naval ships are currently operating in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, ensuring the safe movement of vessels bound for Indian ports.
Officials said the decision comes after several attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman, highlighting that risks remain even beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
The escort mission is primarily intended as a deterrent measure, signalling the presence of Indian naval forces in the region to counter potential threats.
While the Arabian Sea continues to be considered a relatively safe route, the presence of naval warships is aimed at reassuring commercial shipping and sending a clear message that security forces are prepared to respond to any threat.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Trump–Xi Meeting May Be Rescheduled As Trump Stays In US Amid Iran War
A planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could be rescheduled if Trump decides to remain in the United States because of the ongoing conflict with Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.
Bessent said any change in the schedule would be due to Trump’s decision to stay in Washington as the situation surrounding the Iran war continues to develop.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President Discuss Iran Strikes On Gulf, Call For De-escalation
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed held talks on Monday over Iran’s retaliatory strikes in the Gulf, expressing solidarity amid rising tensions in the region.
According to a statement carried by the Emirati state news agency WAM, the two leaders discussed what they described as “continued and blatant Iranian attacks targeting countries in the region.”
The call comes as concerns grow over escalating military activity in the Gulf and its potential impact on regional stability and global energy routes.
During the conversation, both leaders emphasised the need to bring down tensions and avoid further escalation.
“Both sides stressed the need for the immediate cessation of military escalation… underscoring the importance of prioritising serious dialogue and diplomatic means,” the statement said.
The discussion marked the second call between the two leaders since a public disagreement in late December, highlighting renewed coordination between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi as the regional situation continues to evolve.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Greece Will Not Take Part In Military Operations In Strait Of Hormuz, Says Government
Greece will not participate in any military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis has said.
Speaking on the issue, Marinakis clarified that Greece has no plans to engage in military action in the strategic waterway, which has been at the centre of rising tensions in the region.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: TotalEnergies Halts Part Of Production In Qatar, Iraq And UAE Offshore, Reveals Report
Energy major TotalEnergies has shut down or is in the process of shutting down some of its production facilities in Qatar, Iraq and offshore UAE, according to a report.
Bloomberg TV’s Chief Political Correspondent Annemarie Hordern said the affected operations account for around 15% of the company’s total output.
The development comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, which have begun to affect energy production and operations across the region.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Saudi Crown Prince Urges Trump To Intensify Strikes On Iran, Says Report
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly advised former US President Donald Trump to continue taking strong military action against Iran, according to a report by The New York Times.
The report said the Saudi leader urged Trump to “keep hitting the Iranians hard” amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Israeli Army Releases Footage of Troops Operating In Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has released new footage showing its troops operating in southern Lebanon, as the military confirmed it has begun what it described as “limited, targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah in the area.
According to the Israeli military, the operations are focused on specific locations linked to Hezbollah’s activities near the border. The army said the actions are aimed at addressing security threats and preventing attacks against Israel.
Israel Claims It Destroyed Former Iranian Leader Ali Khamenei's Plane At Tehran Airport
Israel said its air force overnight struck and destroyed an aircraft used by former Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei at Mehrabad Airport, marking what it described as a significant blow to Iran’s regional coordination capabilities.
The Israel Defence Forces said the plane had been used by Khamenei and other senior Iranian officials to facilitate military procurement and manage relations with allied “axis” countries through domestic and international travel. Read More
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: 'LPG Situation Concerning, But No News Of Dry Up By Distributors': Centre Amid West Asia Conflict
The Centre on Monday said the LPG situation in India remains concerning, but there is no news of dry up by distributors.
“Crude is available in sufficient quantity. All refineries are operating at the highest capacity. Our petrol pumps are operating normally. No dry out has been reported anywhere…” said Sujata Sharma, joint secretary (marketing and oil refinery), ministry of petroleum and natural gas. Read More
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Two Indian-Flagged Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz; INS Shivalik To Reach Mundra By Evening
Two Indian-flagged vessels, Nanda Devi and Shivalik, have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in the region.
According to sources, Shivalik is expected to arrive at Mundra port around 5 pm on Tuesday. Once the vessel reaches the port, the cargo on board will be immediately discharged to ensure timely supply.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Strait Of Hormuz Closed Only To ‘Enemies’, Says Iran’s Foreign Minister
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said the Strait of Hormuz is not completely closed, stressing that the key shipping route remains open to most countries but is restricted for nations that support attacks against Iran.
Speaking amid rising tensions in the region, the minister said the strategic waterway is “only shut to enemies and those supporting their aggression.”
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Explosions Rock Tehran
Explosions hit Tehran on Monday, AFP reported, hours after Israel said it conducted large-scale overnight strikes. The blasts were heard in central Tehran as air defence systems were activated. It was not immediately clear what was targeted. The city was rocked by heavy explosions overnight.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Israel's Air Force Claims Destroying Aircraft Used By Khamenei
The Israeli Air Force on Monday claimed that it destroyed the aircraft used by slain Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an attack on Mehrabad airport in Tehran. “The Air Force destroyed the plane of the leader of the Iranian terror regime at the “Mehrabad” airport in Tehran – the plane was used by Ali Khamenei…The destruction of the plane impairs the ability to coordinate between the leadership of the Iranian terror regime and Axis countries, in building military power, and in the regime’s rehabilitation capability,” it tweeted.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: EU To Discuss Extending Naval Mission To Strait Of Hormuz
EU foreign ministers will on Monday discuss extending the bloc’s Red Sea naval mission to help reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, the bloc’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said, according to AFP. The Iran war has virtually halted activity in the key waterway, through which a fifth of the world’s crude supplies and a substantial amount of gas normally run — sending oil prices soaring.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Iran Launches Sejjil For 1st Time In Ongoing West Asia War. All About The ‘Dancing Missile’
As the tension rises in West Asia due to the ongoing war between Iran and Israel and the United States, Tehran on Sunday launched a series of advanced missiles targeting positions linked to Jerusalem and Washington, including the country’s domestically developed Sejjil missile, which was reportedly used for the first time since the war began on February 28. Read more
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Netanyahu's Coffee Shop Video AI-Generated? Grok's Claim Fuels Israeli PM's 'Death' Rumours
A fresh video shared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked intense online debate, with claims that the footage may have been generated using artificial intelligence, further fuelling rumours about his whereabouts and even his safety. Read more
Starmer Snubs Trump's Hormuz Coalition: UK Refuses To Deploy Warships To Secure Strait
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined a request from US President Donald Trump to deploy warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a decision that risks deepening strains between London and Washington. Read more
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: After Dubai, Industrial Zone In UAE’s Fujairah Targeted In Drone Strike
After Dubai, an industrial zone in UAE’s Fujairah was targeted in a drone strike on Monday. The extent of the damage has not been disclosed yet. Meanwhile, the civil defence teams were trying to control the fire, the emirate’s media office stated in a statement. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
'Israel, US Doing Service To The World': Israel Envoy On West Asia Conflict
Israel Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, on Monday said the ongoing confrontation involving Israel, the United States and Iran could last several weeks but argued that its current repercussions are far smaller than the threat posed by Iran if this regime were to acquire an arsenal of nuclear weapons. He added that actions taken by Israel and the US against what he described as an existential threat are meant to safeguard not only the region but also global security. “So, by defending ourselves, every move in this existential threat that we have, Israel and the US are doing a service to the region and to the world,” he added.
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iraq 'Confronts' Another Drone Near US Embassy In Baghdad
An Iraqi security source said the country’s air defence systems were “confronting” a suspected drone near the US Embassy in Baghdad, according to Al Jazeera. Authorities have not yet provided further details about the incident.
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Iran Military Says Regional Facilities Used By London-Based TV Channel Could Be Targeted
Iran’s military has warned countries in the region against cooperating with the London-based TV channel Iran , saying media infrastructure used to support the channel would be placed on its list of targets, AFP reported.
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Civilian Dead In Missile Attack On Car In Abu Dhabi
A Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi when a missile hit a car on Monday, authorities said, as Iran pressed on with strikes on the Gulf following US-Israeli attacks, AFP reported. “Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in the Al Bahia area involving a missile strike on a civilian vehicle, which resulted in the death of one Palestinian national,” the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a statement.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: US Strikes Military Facilities Near Iran's Chabahar Trade Zone
US fighter jets have reportedly carried out strikes on military sites in a mountainous area near the Chabahar Free Trade Zone, according to Al Jazeera, which cited the Persian service of Voice of America. The report said powerful explosions were heard from the hills behind the zone. The Chabahar Free Trade Zone lies in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran, close to the border with Pakistan.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Israel Targets Key Hezbollah Strongholds In Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military on Monday begun ground operations against the strongholds of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. “IDF troops have begun limited and targeted ground operations against key Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, aimed at enhancing the forward defense area. This activity is part of broader defensive efforts to establish and strengthen a forward defensive posture, which includes the dismantling of terrorist infrastructure and the elimination of terrorists operating in the area, to create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel,” IDF wrote in a post on X.
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: US Embassy In Baghdad Attacked
The US Embassy in Baghdad was attacked on Monday amid ongoing West Asia conflict that has entered its Day 17 on March 16. Several footages have circulated online showing the attack on the embassy. CNN-News18 could not independently verify the authenticity of the footages.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Oil Prices Will ‘Come Tumbling Down’ After Iran War Ends, Says Trump
US President Donald Trump said oil prices would fall sharply once the ongoing war with Iran ends. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump acknowledged that energy prices may remain elevated during the conflict but predicted they would “come tumbling down” once the fighting is over, adding that he expects the war to end “pretty quickly.”
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Trump Dismisses Image Of Pro-Khamenei Rally As ‘AI-Generated’
US President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed a large rally in Iran that purportedly showed massive support for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, claiming the footage was fabricated using artificial intelligence. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump alleged that image showing about 250,000 people gathered at a square backing Khamenei was “totally AI-generated” and said the rally “never took place.” His remarks come amid heightened tensions and an ongoing information battle during the conflict involving the US and Iran.
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Air India Cancels All Flights To And From Dubai For Today
Air India on Monday said that all its flights to and from Dubai Airport have been cancelled for the day after the airport temporarily suspended flight operations. In a post on X, the airline said the disruption has also affected the services of Air India Express. However, Air India Express’s ad-hoc flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah will continue to operate as scheduled.
Dubai Airport has temporarily suspended all flight operations to and from the airport.
As a result, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled for the day.
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Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Trump Pressures NATO, China Over Iran's Closure Of Key Waterway
US President Donald Trump urged NATO partners and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical conduit for crude that Iran has effectively closed, as major economic players began releasing oil reserves on Monday to ward off supply disruptions, AFP reported. Meanwhile, global oil prices have surged by 40 to 50 per cent after Iran choked off the waterway and attacked energy and shipping industry targets in the Gulf in retaliation for the US-Israeli war against the Islamic Republic.
Iran War Could Push Qatar, Kuwait Into Worst Economic Slump Since 1990s Gulf War: Report
The ongoing conflict involving Iran threatens to inflict significant economic damage on several Gulf economies if hostilities persist, with countries heavily dependent on energy exports facing the greatest risk. Read more
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: UAE Says Air Defence Systems Intercepting Iranian Missiles
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems were intercepting Iranian missiles and drones on Monday, the Gulf nation’s defence ministry said. “UAE air defences are currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran,” the UAE Ministry of Defence posted on X.
The War That Won’t End Yet: Takeaways From Trump’s Pressure Tactics And Iran’s Defiance
When will the US-Israel-Iran war end? The latest exchange between Washington and Tehran suggests the answer remains uncertain, with both sides publicly sticking to sharply different narratives about how the conflict could conclude. US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is eager to negotiate, saying Tehran “wants to negotiate badly” to bring the war to an end. Read more
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Saudi Arabia Intercepted Over 60 Drones Overnight, Says Defence Ministry
Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence forces intercepted more than 60 drones since midnight, preventing them from reaching their intended targets.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: US Oil Industry Leaders Warn White House That Iran War Could Deepen Global Energy Crisis
American oil executives have warned the White House that the energy crisis triggered by the Iran conflict could worsen. During meetings on Wednesday and discussions with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, ExxonMobil CEO told officials that disruptions to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are likely to keep global oil markets volatile.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Indian Vessel Carrying LPG To Reach Gujarat Shortly
Indian vessel Shivalik which is carrying LPG will reach Mundra port in Gujarat shortly.
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Dubai Airport Announces Flight Diversion
Dubai Airports announces the diversion of some flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Al Maktoum Airport (DWC).
US-Israel Vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: Drone Strikes Disrupt Air Travel In Dubai, Emirates Issues Advisory
Emirates airline on Monday issued an advisory following drone strikes that caused a fire near Dubai airport. “All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended. Please do not go to the airport. Emirates will share updates when available. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding and patience. The safety of our passengers and crew is our highest priority and will not be compromised,” it tweeted.
US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iranian Minister Calls Bombings Of Tehran's Fuel Depots A 'Violation Of Law'
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday termed the bombings of Tehran’s fuel depots by Israel a violation on “international law.” In a post on X, he wrote, “Israel’s bombings of fuel depots in Tehran violate international law and constitute ecocide. Residents face long-term damage to their health and well-being. Contamination of soil and groundwater could have generational impacts. Israel must be punished for its war crimes.”
Iran-Israel War News Today Live Updates: Trump Says 'We're Talking' To Iran But It's Not 'Ready' For Deal To End War
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that the United States was in discussions with Iran as the war entered its third week, claiming that Tehran was not “ready” for a deal to end it. “Yes, we’re talking to them,” Trump said, adding, “But I don’t think they’re ready. But they are getting pretty close,” according to news agency AFP.
