Iran War LIVE: US, Israeli Airstrikes Hit Tehran's Sharif University, Drone Attack Targets US Victoria Base in Baghdad

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The leader of Kataib Hezbollah, Abu Hussein Al-Hamidawi, warned of attacks on oil and gas facilities if the US forcibly opens the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that US power plants in the region are also legitimate targets. He emphasized that security must be established for all, or none will have security.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are in talks to establish a 45-day ceasefire that may lead to a permanent war resolution. A two-phased agreement is being discussed: the first phase involves the ceasefire, while the second phase focuses on concluding the war. The ceasefire could be extended if necessary. President Trump set a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening.

 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia and Saudi Arabia will provide more than 60 per cent of the total production increments scheduled for May 2026, leading a collective move by eight OPEC+ nations to adjust voluntary output levels. According to an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries press release, the participating countries decided to implement a total production adjustment of 206 thousand barrels per day (kbd). The decision followed a virtual meeting of Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, held on April 5 to review global market conditions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as the tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations and the tensions in West Asia. In a post on X, S Jaishankar said, "Received a call from the Foreign Minister of Iran. Discussed the present situation".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Israeli airstrikes early Monday hit Tehran's Sharif University of Technology, causing damage to buildings and a nearby natural gas distribution site. With the university empty due to online classes amid the war, it’s unclear what was targeted. The university has faced sanctions for military connections, especially regarding Iran's ballistic missile program managed by the Revolutionary Guard.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Defence Ministry of the United Arab Emirates said that the country's air defence systems are "actively engaging" with missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). In a statement, the ministry urged the public to remain calm and abide by the security instructions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned that key maritime chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted if the U.S. and Israel escalate tensions. Ali Akbar Velayati noted that a misstep could disrupt global energy flows. He emphasized the Bab al-Mandeb Strait's strategic importance and criticized the U.S. for failing to understand the geography of power.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference on Monday at 1 p.m. Eastern time at the White House to discuss the rescue of two US airmen whose plane was shot down in Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli army reports intercepting missile salvo from Iran; defensive systems activated and mobile phone alerts have been issued.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In Qom, Iran, at least five people were killed in a US-Israeli strike on a residential building, with ongoing rescue efforts to clear the debris, as reported by a local official.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli attacks on Beirut’s Jnah and Ain Saadeh have resulted in eight fatalities and 55 injuries. Jnah's strike killed five, including a 15-year-old girl, while Ain Saadeh's attack claimed three, all women. Since March 2, 1,461 deaths and 4,430 injuries have been reported.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei warned the US that Iran would respond "in kind" to any attack on its infrastructure. He emphasized that armed forces would target US-related infrastructure if provoked.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran has rejected Donald Trump's 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, demanding compensation for war damages and asserting control over the vital waterway, escalating tensions between the two nations.