West Asia War: One Of The US Pilots Captured By Iran Rescued

Iran War LIVE: Israeli media have claimed that one of the American pilots who was held captive by Iran has been rescued. Search operation for the other pilot is currently underway.

Iran War LIVE: US officials have confirmed that they are engaged in an operation to rescue any survivors following Iran's claim that it had destroyed an American fighter jet and had captured its pilot.

Iran War LIVE: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday vowed to continue to crush Iran and Hezbollah, claiming, “Iran is weaker than ever, Israel is stronger than ever."

"With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE. IT WOULD BE A “GUSHER” FOR THE WORLD???" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. 

Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released images showing the "before and after" of American targets destroyed in the Gulf and the wider region.
 

Iran War LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron has made his stance on Iran clear, calling it a "very bad regime". However, he strongly cautioned against relying solely on military action to resolve the situation. Macron argued that history has shown the failure of such an approach, pointing to past interventions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya.

"Look at what happened with this type of operation in Iraq, in Afghanistan, in Libya we never delivered. Never. Even after 20 years," he said.

"If people want to change a regime, they want to react, step up, they can do so," he added.
 

Iran War LIVE: Iranian media has released a video showing an American black hawk helicopter searching for the fighter jet pilot captured by Tehran. It is reported that Iranian forces have thwarted American's attempt to rescue the pilot. As per reports, the pilot was flying the US F-35 jet, that Iran claimed to have destroyed in an attack.

Iran War LIVE: Five Indians and seven others have been injured due to falling debris of an intercepted projectile in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Iran War LIVE: Iranian media claimed that Iran has captured the pilot of US F-35 fighter jet after “completely destroying” the aircraft.

The Iranian media further claimed that America's attempt to rescue the fighter has failed. US has reportedly been conducting search operations for hours using black hawk helicopters and a Hercules 130 aircraft to rescue the pilot.

Iran War LIVE: Iran had earlier released debris of a jet that they claimed was of US F-35 fighter jet they had shot down yesterday. However, tail paint and design of the jet has revealed that picture of the fragments belong to F15, not F-35.

Iran War LIVE: Iran on Friday shared a footage of missile attack on F-15 air base in Haifa, Israel. The video showed debris falling from the sky after US F-35 fighter jet was purportedly destroyed.

Iran War LIVE: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed that its Navy Deputy Intelligence Chief Behnam Rezaei has been killed. Last week, Israel’s military had stated that Rezaei was killed alongside commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike in Bandar Abbas.

US Iran war LIVE updates: A drone strike hit a Red Crescent relief warehouse in Bushehr province early morning, damaging relief containers, buses and emergency vehicles, the organisation said, Al Jazeera reported.

The attack occurred around 5am in the Choghadak area, according to Fars news agency, with no casualties reported.

US Iran war LIVE updates: Israel’s Health Ministry said 148 people were injured over the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reported.

It added that since the conflict with Iran began in late February, a total of 6,594 people have been hospitalised.

US Iran war LIVE updates: Authorities in Abu Dhabi said they are responding to an incident involving falling shrapnel at the Habshan gas facilities, following an interception by air defense systems.

The Abu Dhabi Media Office said operations at the affected facilities have been suspended as authorities respond to the fire caused by the incident, adding that no injuries have been reported.

US Iran war LIVE: The Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity and Water said emergency teams are currently responding to the aftermath of an attack on a desalination plant.

US Iran war LIVE: A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al‑Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that in response to US President Donald Trump’s threats to target Iranian infrastructure, the Islamic Republic’s armed forces would strike the assets and fuel, energy, economic, and power plant centres of the United States, Israel, and their regional allies should those threats be carried out.

US Iran war LIVE: Iranian semi-official Mehr News Agency claimed that a second US F-35 fighter jet had been shot down in central Iran, adding that it was unlikely that the pilot survived due to serious injuries, citing a spokesperson of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters.

US Iran war LIVE: A tanker carrying Iranian crude oil that was initially expected to deliver its cargo to India has instead changed course and is now heading toward China, highlighting the complex geopolitics surrounding oil trade amid ongoing regional tensions.

US Iran war LIVE: Tracking data shows three Omani vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz outside Iran’s designated “approved corridor,” according to shipping journal Lloyd’s List, according to Al Jazeera report. The convoy, two oil supertankers and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, is sailing unusually close to the Omani coast near Larak Island.

US Iran war LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it carried out a fresh wave of attacks under the 91st phase of its “Operation True Promise 4,” targeting US-linked assets across the Gulf region. According to the IRGC, ballistic missiles struck a group of American fighter pilots and flight engineers outside a base in the UAE, with reports of casualties.

Iranian media on Thursday published a list of major bridges across the region, signalling a possible “tit-for-tat” retaliation after a US-Israeli strike on a key bridge in Karaj. The semi-official Fars News Agency reported that several prominent regional bridges could be targeted following two strikes on the B1 bridge earlier in the day.

US Iran war LIVE: The Islamic Resistance of Iraq has announced that its fighters carried out six precise operations against American bases across Iraq in the past 24 hours, dealing another series of blows to the illegal US military presence in the country.

US Iran war LIVE: The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain has advised residents to remain calm and move to the nearest safe location after sirens were triggered for the second time within the past hour.

US Iran war LIVE: Hezbollah said its fighters carried out multiple attacks on Israeli forces, including detonating an explosive device in the Deir Hanna area of al-Bayyadha in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.

The group also claimed it targeted gatherings of Israeli troops in the Malkia and Dishon settlements with rocket barrages.

US Iran war LIVE: “Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants! New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done,” said US President Donald Trump.

US Iran war LIVE: The United States has announced sweeping new trade measures targeting patented pharmaceutical imports and metals, as President Donald Trump signed two significant executive actions. 

Under the new framework on Thursday, a 100% tariff will apply to patented drug imports from countries, including India, that have neither signed a reshoring agreement with the US Commerce Department nor a Most Favoured Nation (MFN) pricing deal with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

US Iran war LIVE updates: Satellite imagery confirms a March 1 Iranian attack damaged a critical U.S. AN/TPY-2 radar at Prince Sultan Air Base. The strike, which killed one U.S. soldier, hit a key component of the THAAD missile defense system featuring a $136 million antenna.

US Iran war LIVE updates: Multiple attacks on health have been reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran, in recent days amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

US Iran war LIVE updates: Stocks recovered most of their earlier losses, though oil prices remained elevated after Trump failed to provide a clear timeline for ending the conflict in his address. US crude oil rose 8.4% to $108.82 per barrel, easing from levels above $110.
 

Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a sharp warning to Iran, threatening it to either strike a deal or face further devastation. He made the remark while claiming that US strikes had destroyed Iran’s biggest bridge. 

Iran War LIVE: At the virtual gathering, which was attended by more than 60 countries, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who represented India, noted that it was the only country to have lost citizens in the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz.
 

Iran War LIVE: The UN Security Council is set to vote on Friday on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to any authorisation of the use of force.
 

Iran War LIVE: “USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continues to conduct flight operations, both day and night,” said US Central Command said in a post on X.

Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Republic Guards Corps has claimed that it attacked a data centre run by Oracle in Dubai. Authorities in Dubai later denied the report, saying it is “fake”.

Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has initiated a massive wave of missile strikes targeting key Israeli urban centres as part of "Wave 91 of Operation True Promise 4." According to Iranian state media Press TV, the heavy aerial bombardment specifically targeted the "heart of Tel Aviv and Haifa," marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities.

Iran War LIVE: Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to President Vladimir Putin, has confirmed that the "Strait of Hormuz is open to Russia," according to a news agency. 

This assertion regarding Moscow's continued access to the strategic passage set the stage for high-level diplomatic engagement. Following Ushakov's remarks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss the "situation around the safety of navigation" within the "key waterway."

Iran War LIVE: With the conflict in West Asia in its second month now, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate end to the conflict in the Middle East, saying it is causing immense human suffering and devastating economic consequences. 

Calling for a peaceful way out, he said in his message during the press encounter on the Middle East, "To the United States and Israel, it is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering and already triggering devastating economic consequences. To Iran, to stop attacking their neighbours."

Iran War LIVE: In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM refuted the Iranian claims concerning the incident in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that "all US fighter aircraft are accounted for." Addressing the frequency of such reports from Tehran, the military command noted that "Iran's IRGC has made the same false claim at least half a dozen times," according to the social media post.

Iran War LIVE: President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that Iran remains "resolute in defending itself against American and Israeli aggressors using all of its capacities," state broadcaster Press TV reported. 

This comes over a month after the commencement of a military conflict that Tehran describes as an unprovoked war of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Iran War LIVE: Former senior diplomats expressed disappointment and scepticism over US President Donald Trump's recent statement on Iran, saying it lacked major revelations and was largely a reiteration of existing claims. 

Ashok Sajjanhar, a former senior diplomat, noted that despite expectations of significant announcements, including a potential ceasefire, Trump's statement fell short.
 

Iran War LIVE: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's stance on ensuring safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amidst escalating tensions in West Asia.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India stands for free and open commercial shipping and maritime security, in line with international law.
 

Iran War LIVE: China's permanent representative to the United Nations has voiced Beijing's firm resistance to any measures that would allow member states to engage in military action within the Middle East, as per reports. 

Addressing the international body, Fu Cong stated that such an authorisation "would amount to legitimising the unlawful and indiscriminate use of force."

Iran War LIVE: At least eight civilians have been reported killed, and 95 others sustained injuries following US-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media Press TV reported. The military action specifically targeted the "B1 bridge in Karaj," resulting in a high number of casualties in the surrounding area.

Iran War LIVE: United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has requested the immediate retirement of Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to CBS News.

Iran War LIVE: The Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that Israeli airstrikes have killed 1,345 people and wounded 4,040 others since the outbreak of the current war. The conflict escalated on March 2, when Israel launched an intense aerial campaign following rocket fire from Hezbollah in solidarity with Iran.

Iran War LIVE: Global markets reacted sharply on Thursday, April 2, 2026, as investors grappled with President Donald Trump’s latest national address, in which he vowed to continue military operations against Iran without providing a clear timetable for a ceasefire. The uncertainty triggered a massive spike in energy costs and a broad sell-off across major stock indices.

Iran War LIVE: In a broadcast on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Iranian state television aired footage of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members preparing ballistic missiles for launch, prominently featuring handwritten messages denouncing U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iran War LIVE: US-Israeli airstrikes injured several people and destroyed the highest bridge in the Middle East. The iconic B1 Bridge links Karaj to Tehran.

Iran War LIVE: UK, which is set to host a summit to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, has invited India for the meeting. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will attend the Summit. The meeting, chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, aims to restore freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway.

Iran War LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the arrest of several individuals accused of working for foreign intelligence and extremist groups across multiple Iranian provinces. The sweep resulted in the detention of three individuals identified as "Mossad mercenaries" and four members of a "Takfiri terrorist group."

Iran War LIVE: Reports on Thursday, April 2, 2026, indicate that U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted Mashhad in northeastern Iran, with significant impacts reported at the city’s international airport. Social media footage and local reports showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the facility, with fuel depots among the primary targets hit during the morning raid.

Iran War LIVE:  Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army, issued a lethal warning to U.S. and Israeli forces on Thursday, April 2, 2026, stating that any ground attempt to enter Iran would result in the total annihilation of the invading troops. Speaking via a live broadcast to military commanders across the country, Hatami ordered operational headquarters to monitor "enemy movements with utmost suspicion and precision."

Iran War LIVE: Sadara Chemical Company, the $20 billion joint venture between Saudi Aramco and Dow, has announced a temporary shutdown of its massive petrochemical complex in Jubail. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the company confirmed that the shutdown was successfully completed, but stated it cannot yet provide an estimate for when operations will resume.

Iran war LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on Thursday, April 2, 2026, that Moscow is prepared to do "everything necessary" to help restore peace in the Middle East as the conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues. Speaking as the war enters its second month, Putin emphasized that Russia remains open to playing a mediatory role if requested by the involved parties.

Iran war LIVE: In an operational update shared by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Admiral Brad Cooper reported "undeniable progress" as the military campaign against Iran, titled Operation Epic Fury, enters its second month. Admiral Cooper noted that the sustained air and sea strikes have effectively neutralized major components of Iran's military infrastructure. "We don't see their navy sailing. We don't see their aircraft flying, and their air and missile defense systems have largely been destroyed," Cooper stated.

Iran war LIVE: The United Kingdom will host a virtual summit of approximately 35 countries today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, to discuss diplomatic and political strategies for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting, chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, aims to restore freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway, which has been largely closed since the outbreak of the Middle East war on February 28.

Iran war LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defence systems shot down an Israeli Hermes 900 drone over Shiraz in Fars province, according to Iranian media reports.

The statement said the unmanned aerial vehicle was intercepted and destroyed during flight over the city. There was no immediate confirmation from Israeli authorities regarding the claim.

Iran war LIVE: A senior Hezbollah figure, Haj Youssef Ismail Hashem, has been killed in an Israeli strike in Beirut, with the military describing him as the head of Hezbollah’s southern front.
 

Iran war LIVE: The Iranian military on Thursday issued a strongly worded response to the remarks made by US President Donald Trump during his address to the nation, warning that the ongoing conflict will persist until Washington faces what it described as "permanent humiliation, regret, and surrender", as reported by Iranian state media. 

According to the statement issued by the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran rejected US claims about damaging Iran's military infrastructure and capabilities, asserting that US intelligence regarding Iran's military strength remains "incomplete".

Iran war LIVE: Hossein Kermanpour, a spokesperson for Iran’s Health Ministry, claimed that an attack had severely damaged the Pasteur Institute of Iran. The historic medical research center, which has been in operation since 1920, sustained significant structural impact during the strike.

Iran war LIVE: Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, called on all parties involved in the conflict with Iran to halt military operations, following US President Donald Trump’s threat of intensified strikes on the Islamic Republic in the coming weeks.

“Military measures cannot fundamentally resolve the issue, and escalating the conflict is not in the interests of either side,” Mao said at a news conference, urging the parties concerned to immediately cease hostilities.

Iran war LIVE: Abdolmohar Mohammadkhani, spokesperson for Tehran’s mayor, stated that damage to housing units varies from “minor repairs like broken glass, doors, and windows” to “major reconstruction or complete renovation.

Iran war LIVE: An airstrike reportedly left former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharazi seriously injured, according to Iranian media, though the claims have not been independently verified. The 81-year-old diplomat was said to have been wounded in Wednesday’s attack, while his wife was reportedly killed.

Kharazi served as Iran’s foreign minister under reformist President Mohammad Khatami and later became a foreign policy adviser to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. It remains unclear whether Kharazi was the intended target or caught in a strike aimed at a nearby location.

Iran war LIVE: Gulf states are reportedly considering new pipelines to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, as per reports.

The development comes amid the increasing threats of Iran's control over the oil chokepoint. Officials and industry executives reportedly said that new pipelines might be the only way to reduce the vulnerability that the Gulf nations are facing amid the ongoing disruptions, even though such projects would take years to complete and would be expensive.

Iran war LIVE: Iran has continued to strike American military bases in the Middle East after US and Israeli forces together launched an air strike on the country on February 28, killing it Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several other of its top leadership. In latest attack, Iranian missiles have hit a US base in Jordan. For Israeli fighter jets Jordanian skies are the main route to enter Iran.
 

Iran war LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed four drones in recent hours.

Officials did not provide further details on the origin of the drones or any potential damage. The interceptions come amid continued aerial threats across the Gulf region as the broader conflict intensifies.

Iran war LIVE: The US Embassy in Baghdad has warned that Iran-aligned militia groups may carry out attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24 to 48 hours, urging American citizens to leave Iraq.

In a security alert, the embassy said the threat environment remains high amid escalating regional tensions linked to the ongoing conflict. US authorities advised citizens to avoid travel to Iraq and make arrangements to depart as soon as possible.

Iran war LIVE: Smoke was seen rising in northern Israel’s Galilee region following a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon, according to Channel 12.

The broadcaster reported that more than 30 rockets were launched within minutes, with some impacting in the area and causing visible damage. The strike marked the second such attack targeting the Galilee within the past hour.

Iran war LIVE: Iran's military has vowed ‘crushing’ attacks against the United States and Israel after President Donald Trump issued a final warning to the Islamic Republic in his key address to the nation.

Trump warned that the US will hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in the next two to three weeks and will take the country back to the ‘Stone Ages’.

US-Iran War Live: “We detected an Iranian missile attack targeting northern Israel and are working to intercept it,” the Israeli Army said.

US-Iran War Live: Iran-aligned Iraqi terrorist militias may intend to carry out attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Iran and its aligned terrorist militias have carried out widespread attacks against US citizens and US-associated targets throughout Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

US-Iran War Live: India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the Indian Navy is safely escorting the country’s tanker through the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East region.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged for de-escalation in the Middle East region and said that it is ‘not clear what more needs to be achieved’.

US-Iran War Live: According to media reports, alarms were activated in the Upper Galilee region after the Israeli military detected rocket fire from Lebanon.

US-Iran War Live: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the original objectives of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.

"Now those objectives have been realised it is not clear what more needs to be achieved or what the end point looks like," he said.

US-Iran War Live: Gold prices reversed course to slip more than 1% on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after US President Donald Trump said the United States would continue the war in Iran over the coming weeks.    

US-Iran War Live: Addressing the nation, US President Donald Trump says, "In the meantime, discussions are ongoing. Regime change was not our goal. We never said regime change, but regime change has occurred because of all of their original leaders' deaths. They're all dead..."

West Asia War LIVE: Iran launched missiles towards Israel on Thursday, shortly after US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to stop the fire and get to a deal in an address to the nation over ‘Operation Epic Fury’. 

Israel's military said air defences were responding to an Iranian missile attack on Thursday. The missile launch came shortly after Trump wrapped his address to the American public about the Middle East war and warned Iran of being brought to the “Stone Age”.

After US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's new regime is seeking a ceasefire, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that his nation is ready for 'at least six months' of war and will defend their country to ‘whatever extent necessary.’

Iran War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's new regime President is seeking a ceasefire. He added that the new regime is much less radicalised.

Iran War LIVE: After UK PM Keir Starmer's snub to US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron has stated that NATO is not here to carry out operation in Strait of Hormuz.

Iran War LIVE: Iran on Wednesday launched retaliatory strike on refueling aircraft in US bases.

Iran War LIVE: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that America can see the “finish line” of the Iran war. While addressing the public on Wednesday, he said, "We can see the finish line. It’s not today or tomorrow, but it’s coming."

Iran War LIVE: Iranian state media has reported that the IRGC has assumed de facto control over the government functions in the country. This comes amid rising tensions between the Pezeshkian administration and Iran’s military leadership, causing a “complete political deadlock" between the President and the IRGC.

Iran war LIVE: Ebrahim Azizi, Head of the National Security Commission of the Iranian Parliament, issued a sharp response to U.S. President Donald Trump, mocking the idea of "regime change" and asserting new Iranian dominance over regional waters. Azizi suggested that if any regime change has occurred, it is in the governing rules of the region's seas. Regarding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Azizi stated that while the strategic waterway will eventually be reopened, it will not be accessible to the U.S. instead, access will be granted only to those who adhere to the "new rules" established by the Islamic Republic.

In an interview published on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of NATO, describing the 77-year-old defensive alliance as a "paper tiger" yet again over NATO's reluctance to assist in military efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. When questioned if he would reconsider U.S. membership in the bloc once the conflict with Iran concludes, the President stated that the move is "beyond reconsideration." He added that he has never been "swayed by NATO" and suggested that other world leaders, specifically mentioning Vladimir Putin, “know that too".

Iran war LIVE: Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized in a national address on Wednesday that Britain will not be drawn into the conflict with Iran, asserting that his decisions are guided strictly by the British national interest. While acknowledging the pressure and "noise" surrounding the situation, Starmer stated clearly that the UK is not seeking a role in the war. Despite this neutral stance, the Prime Minister noted that the UK is not "standing aside," as the conflict significantly impacts the country’s future and economy. He announced that Britain will host a 35-nation meeting this week to explore diplomatic and political measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore freedom of navigation for vital energy and commodity shipments.

Iran war LIVE: The Israeli Navy, acting on intelligence from the Northern Command and Intelligence Directorate, eliminated Hajj Yusuf Ismail Hashem in a targeted strike in Beirut on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Hashem served as the Commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, the unit responsible for terrorist activities against Israeli civilians and combat operations in southern Lebanon. As the head of the Southern Front, Hashem was instrumental in leading the rehabilitation of Hezbollah's regional capabilities. The IDF stated that he directly commanded rocket launches and hostile aerial attacks targeting Israeli territory prior to his elimination.

Iran war LIVE: Bahrain confirmed that a key facility linked to Amazon Web Services was affected during an Iranian strike, with the Batelco headquarters reportedly rendered inoperable. The site hosts critical cloud infrastructure used across the region. Recent reports have noted disruptions to AWS services in Bahrain due to drone activity amid the ongoing conflict.

Iran war LIVE: Iranian media quoted Ibrahim Azizi as saying the Strait of Hormuz would reopen, but not for US President Donald Trump. He said access would depend on compliance with the Islamic Republic’s “new laws” amid escalating regional tensions.

Iran war LIVE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned on Wednesday that the months ahead "may not be easy" because of the Middle East, in a rare address to the nation.

"The months ahead may not be easy. I want to be upfront about that. No government can promise to eliminate the pressures that this war is causing," Albanese said.

Iran war LIVE: India's Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) is scheduled to meet in Delhi at 7pm (local time) on Wednesday amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East region.

Iran war LIVE: Iran has reportedly struck the Amazon AWS building in Bahrain.

Iran war LIVE: The National Bank of Kuwait said it will close its headquarters in the capital for two days starting Wednesday, as Iran continues daily strikes on the Gulf region.

"National Bank of Kuwait will close its headquarters and Subhan branch today, Wednesday, and tomorrow, due to current developments and in the interest of everyone's safety and business continuity," the bank said in a statement cited by news agency Kuna.

Iran war LIVE:  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticised the spending of billions of dollars on the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, arguing that such expenditure comes at a time of a "historic affordability crisis" in the US, as reported by Al Jazeera.

According to reports, Mamdani said the war "should be opposed on every single ground," warning that US-led regime-change interventions have historically led to negative outcomes.

Iran war LIVE: An airstrike on Iran's capital, Tehran, appears to have struck the compound of the former US embassy, The Associated Press reported.

Iran war LIVE: Oil futures fell amid hopes of the Iran-US war ending. Brent oil futures fell below $100 per barrel for the first time in a week, while the West Texas Intermediate was trading near $98 per barrel.

West Asia War LIVE: Qatar’s Ministry of Defence says Qatar was targeted by three cruise missiles launched from Iran, one of which struck an oil tanker.

In a post on X, the ministry said it intercepted two of the missiles, while the third hit a tanker leased to QatarEnergy.

The tanker’s 21-person crew was evacuated, the ministry said. No injuries were reported.

West Asia War LIVE: A new attack on Kuwait’s airport fuel facility has ignited another major fire, just days after a 58-hour blaze was finally put out at the same site. Officials cite this as the latest in a series of coordinated strikes aimed at the Gulf's essential facilities.

West Asia War LIVE: A US-Israeli airstrike hit a Shia mosque in the northwestern city of Zanjan early on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media. The attack caused widespread destruction to the prayer hall, known as Husayniyya, and large numbers of emergency workers were deployed.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war.
 

Iran war LIVE: Earlier today (Wednesday), Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted and destroyed two drones in the previous hours. A Gulf ally of the United States, the country has been targeted by Iran repeatedly. This week, more than two dozen American service members were injured from missile and drone attacks on a Saudi air base.
 

Iran war LIVE: An Emirati national has been killed after debris from an interceptor missile fell on a farm in Fujairah, according to initial reports.
 

Iran war LIVE: Multiple impacts have been reported across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Bnei Brak, following a ballistic missile launch attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to initial reports.
 

Iran war LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' chief Ahmad Vahidi have had serious agreements over how to manage the ongoing war and its damaging impact on Tehran's economy, reported Iran International.
 

Iran war LIVE: Traders weighed on President Donald Trump's call to end the Iran war within two to three weeks, even as more US troops arrived in the Middle East region, resulting in fluctuating oil prices on Wednesday.

Brent dipped to trade near $103 per barrel after rising as much as 1.9 per cent earlier. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate was around $101 per barrel.

Iran war news LIVE: The Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday killed Mahdi Vafaei, the Head of the Engineering Branch of the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps in the Mahallat Area in Iran. 

IDF said that Vafaei advanced underground projects across Lebanon and Syria. 

In a post on X, it said, "ELIMINATED: Mahdi Vafaei, the Head of the Engineering Branch of the Quds Force's Lebanon Corps in the Mahallat Area in Iran. Vafaei advanced underground projects across Lebanon and Syria, leading efforts to establish and manage underground terrorist infrastructure sites for Hezbollah and the Assad regime."
 

Iran war news LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's elite military unit, have reportedly taken de facto control of the Iranian government.

The IRGC has blocked presidential appointments and decisions while drawing a security perimeter around the core of power, effectively sidelining the government from main control, reported Iran International.

Iran war LIVE: Fujairah media office said on Wednesday that one person was killed after a drone interception debris fell on a farm in Fujairah.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has mocked Iran’s threat to target major American companies in the Gulf during a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday (Mar 31). He ridiculed the regime saying that they can attack using “BB guns”. He went on to hit back at the reporter saying that he isn't aware of the threat. 

West Asia War LIVE: Rumours have circulated that Mojtaba Khamenei may have been moved to Russia for medical treatment following injuries allegedly sustained during joint US-Israeli strikes. Russia’s ambassador to Iran has dismissed these claims, asserting that the leader remains inside the country but is avoiding public appearances for 'understandable reasons.' Iranian officials have echoed similar denials, insisting he has not left the country.
 

West Asia War LIVE:As the war entered its 32nd day, China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point peace plan to address the ongoing conflict in West Asia, calling for stability in the Gulf region and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

The proposal followed talks in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. The plan urges an immediate ceasefire, early peace talks, protection of civilian sites, secure maritime routes, and adherence to the UN Charter.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Several nurses have been killed while on duty, according to ISNA, which cited the head of the Nursing System Organization.

The incident comes amid ongoing strikes across Iran, where medical and emergency services have been under increasing strain as the conflict intensifies.

 

West Asia War LIVE: Thousands of additional U.S. troops are heading to the Middle East as the Trump administration has insisted that progress has been made in talks with Iran and has threatened to escalate the war if a deal is not reached soon.

The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush deployed Tuesday and is slated to go to the Middle East along with three destroyers, two U.S. officials said. The carrier strike group consists of more than 6,000 sailors.

West Asia War LIVE: President Donald Trump entered his war of choice against Iran without consulting global allies, but as he weighs an exit from the conflict, he is making it clear that he is expecting the world to help him fix the unintended damage that it has caused.

West Asia War LIVE: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday Washington could see the "finish line" in the Iran war, which is now in its fifth week, and the U.S. will have to reexamine ties with NATO after the conflict. 

"We can see the ​finish line. It's not today, it's not tomorrow, but it is coming," Rubio told.

West Asia War LIVE: France and Italy have pushed back against some U.S.-Israeli military ​operations, sources said on Tuesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies in Europe as unhelpful in the month-long war in Iran, highlighting ‌divisions.

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticised US policy of 'America First' amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, while referencing a media report about an alleged potential defence-related investment linked to US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

He said, "Nothing says 'America First' like launching a war for a foreign regime while trying to profit as young soldiers are sent off to die."

West Asia War LIVE: Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged continued support for resistance movements against the US and Israel in a message written to Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, according to Iranian State Media Press TV. 

The message, according to Press TV, reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic's policy remains rooted in "ongoing support for the resistance against the Zionist and American adversary", Hezbollah said, citing the message forwarded by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to Sheikh Qassem.

West Asia War LIVE:  Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday (local time) carried out four operations against the US and Israeli targets in the early hours as a part of its 88th wave of Operation True Promise 4, Press TV reported. 

Iran said the naval forces launched a "heavy" offensive against its enemy positions, as reported by Press TV.

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian authorities said an enemy air attack struck a passenger pier in Bandar Abbas, targeting the Shahid Haqqani terminal. Provincial official Ahmad Nafisi said fighter jets carried out the strike a few hours earlier, calling it a “criminal” attack on civilian infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE: Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari says Qatar is "ready to help" with any negotiations to end the US-Israeli war on Iran. President Donald Trump on Monday said he was "pretty sure" a deal was on the verge of being struck, Al-Jazeera reported.

West Asia War LIVE: Israel's military said on Wednesday it carried out two separate strikes in the Beirut area a short while ago targeting a senior Hezbollah commander and another senior member of the group.

The military did not provide further details on their identities or the outcome of the strikes.

West Asia War LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is quietly building new regional alliances to counter Iran, signalling a shift toward broader cooperation as the conflict reshapes the Middle East.

In an address on Tuesday, Netanyahu said Israel is forging ties with “important countries in the region” to confront what he called the “Iranian threat.”

West Asia War LIVE: The mortal remains of 20 Indian nationals who died due to various causes in Kuwait recently arrived at Cochin International Airport in Kerala on Wednesday, according to officials.

West Asia War LIVE: Asian markets rallied after Donald Trump signalled the Iran war could end within weeks, raising hopes of de-escalation.

West Asia War LIVE: To date, more than 800 strike sorties have been carried out by the Israeli air force using approximately 16,000 different munitions.

It can now be disclosed that, following an extensive identification and planning effort led by IDF intelligence and the Israeli air force after operation rising lion, more than 5,000 new targets were identified, including thousands of terror components that were subsequently struck during Operation Roaring Lion.

West Asia War LIVE: The United Arab Emirates has barred Iranians from entering or transiting the country as the war rages, three major airlines said Wednesday.

The long-haul carriers Emirates and Etihad, as well as the lower-cost airline FlyDubai, made the announcements on their websites.

Entry rules can sometimes be opaque in the autocratic United Arab Emirates, a federation of seven sheikhdoms. But the airlines' websites all displayed the order. It said holders of Golden Visas, 10-year residency permits in the country, could still enter.

West Asia War LIVE: The official spokesman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Abdullah Al-Rajhi, announced on Wednesday that Kuwait International Airport was subjected to blatant attacks by drones by Iran and the armed factions it supports, targeting the fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport belonging to the Kuwait Aircraft Fueling Company (KAFCO), which led to the outbreak of a large fire at the site.

West Asia War LIVE: Shelly Kittleson, an American freelance journalist and contributor to Al-Monitor, has reportedly been abducted in Baghdad, with the US Department of State confirming it is investigating the case and noting that she had previously been warned about security risks in the region.
 

West Asia War LIVE: The United States military has denied carrying out an attack on a sports hall and nearby residential area in Lamerd, Iran, on February 28. US Central Command spokesperson Tim Hawkins said the military reviewed the incident after reports from several media outlets and confirmed the allegations were false. His statement followed a New York Times report that suggested the strike involved a weapon with signs of a newly developed US-made ballistic missile. 

West Asia War LIVE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the nation today on the Middle East war, outlining the government’s response. 

The speech comes as economic concerns grow, with fuel tax cuts announced to ease pressure. Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned the longer the conflict continues, the greater the impact on Australia’s economy.

An “unknown projectile” struck a tanker off the coast of Doha, about 17 nautical miles north of the capital, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said. The vessel sustained damage to its hull above the waterline, but all crew members were safe. Authorities confirmed there was no environmental impact from the incident.

Israeli air strikes hit two separate parts of the southern area of Beirut.

West Asia War LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X that Trump will “give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on Iran” at 9 p.m. EDT on Wednesday. 

Her post came shortly after Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday evening that U.S. forces could leave Iran in “two or three weeks.”

West Asia War LIVE: Explosions were heard in central Tehran as air defence systems were activated to intercept incoming threats, according to reports from Al Jazeera Arabic.

West Asia War LIVE: UAE is prepared to act to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, signalling readiness to join the ongoing conflict, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route in Middle East, was closed by Iran on March 2 in retaliation to US-Israel strikes.

West Asia War LIVE: A large fire broke out at Kuwait airport after Iranian attacks struck fuel tanks, authorities said, raising concerns over damage and disruption at the facility.