West Asia War Live: US Diplomatic Facility Near Baghdad Airport Attacked, Iran Ready to Help Japanese Ships Pass Strait of Hormuz

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran has allowed a Greek-operated bulk carrier to traverse the Strait of Hormuz with its AIS activated, marking a significant first since early March. Additionally, a limited number of cargo vessels have been permitted transit, despite ongoing US and Israeli attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Members of Iran’s Red Crescent Society are carrying out a search and rescue operation after the latest air attack in Tehran, according to Iran’s English-language state television Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Guterres said the UN is prepared to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, noting the international body had helped broker a similar deal in the Black Sea between Russia and Ukraine to allow the transport of Ukrainian grain and fertiliser in 2022.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A massive fire broke out at a US diplomatic facility near Iraq's Baghdad airport, reported Reuters, citing security sources. Ashab al-Kahf, an Iranian militant group, claimed responsibility for the attack on the US diplomatic mission. Visuals of flames billowing out of the building also surfaced online.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a statement issued by Iran's consulate in Mumbai it was said, "At present, Iran essentially has no floating crude or surplus available for international markets. The U.S. Treasury Secretary's remarks appear aimed at reassuring buyers and managing market sentiment".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The 70th wave of retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli interests in the Gulf region and beyond targeted more than 55 locations, according to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait’s air defences are “currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks”, the country’s military headquarters said. In a post on X, Kuwait’s General Staff of the Army said that the recent explosions heard were coming from their air defences intercepting “hostile attacks”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two Indian flagged liquefied petroleum gas tankers are set to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, despite a stoppage in crude oil shipments along this crucial route in the last 24 hours, as reported by Reuters

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia has expressed its “strongest condemnation” against Israel for its “blatant aggression” after it targeted military infrastructure in Syria. In a statement posted on X, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Israel of “flagrant violation of international law and Syria’s sovereignty”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Several explosions were heard across the Iranian capital, Tehran, early on Saturday, according to Iran’s semi-official news agency Mehr.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Cuba rejected U.S. claims regarding negotiations on its political system or President Miguel Diaz-Canel's term, following reports of Washington's intentions to remove him.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Japan’s Kyodo news agency, amid the ongoing restrictions in the waterway following the US-Israel attack on Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The United Arab Emirates’ port city of Ras al-Khaimah will be targeted if Iran’s Abu Musa and Greater Tunb islands near the Strait of Hormuz are hit again, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warned.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent  announced a temporary authorisation permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, aimed at stabilising global energy markets amid rising tensions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran fired two intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint US-UK military base at Diego Garcia in the Chagos Archipelago as US President Donald Trump said Washington is "very close" to winding down its military operations against Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran issued new threats toward leisure and tourist destinations globally, as Ali Khamenei adopted a defiant stance, asserting that the nation would persist in advancing its missile capabilities. The intensification occurred as the United States deployed more warships and approximately 2,500 Marines to the area, three weeks into a conflict that began in conjunction with Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military announced on X an attack on Beirut, as over 1,000 people, including many women and children, have died since Israel intensified its strikes on Lebanon since March 2, along with new forced displacement threats for six neighborhoods.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Switzerland has suspended new arms sales to the United States, emphasizing its neutrality policy regarding countries in conflict. The government's statement highlights that exports of war materiel to nations involved in the Iran conflict are not authorized at this time.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The US President said the United States is “getting very close to meeting objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts in the Middle East".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump on Friday said the United Kingdom should have acted faster in offering help to the United States in its military action against Iran. This comes as UK allowed US to use British military bases to strike Iran sites targeting the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The British government authorized U.S. use of military bases in Britain for strikes on Iranian missile sites attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, following a meeting of British ministers regarding the war with Iran.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump calls NATO allies “cowards” and a “paper tiger” over inaction on Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump announced that the US is not pursuing a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, emphasizing military operations take precedence. He stated, "You don't do a ceasefire when you're literally obliterating the other side... we're not looking to do that".
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The White House stated the U.S. could strike Iran’s Kharg Island anytime, as reports surfaced of Trump considering actions to occupy or blockade the oil hub to compel Tehran to reopen the disrupted Strait of Hormuz.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The US Department of the Treasury sanctioned 16 individuals and entities linked to alleged Hezbollah financier Alaa Hassan Hamieh. Based in Lebanon, Syria, Poland, Slovenia, Qatar, and Canada, they facilitated over $100 million in economic ventures since 2020.

 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Pentagon has drawn up detailed plans for a potential deployment of US ground forces into Iran, with senior commanders submitting requests as Donald Trump weighs options in the ongoing conflict, according to local News report. While Trump said, “No, I'm not putting troops anywhere,” he added, “If I were, I certainly wouldn't tell you.” The White House stressed no decision has been made.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: At least two explosions were heard in the early hours of Saturday in the Iranian capital Tehran, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. Air strikes also hit Shahr-e Ray, a city just south of Tehran, and Karaj to the west of the city, Fars news said.