Iran War LIVE: Without the USA...NATO is a Paper Tiger: Trump Lashes Out Over Lack of Support in Iran Conflict

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah issued a formal statement Friday denying any presence in the United Arab Emirates following claims by Emirati authorities that a "terrorist network" had been dismantled. UAE state media reported Thursday that several members of an Iran-backed cell were detained on charges of money laundering and financing terrorism while operating undercover within the country. Hezbollah dismissed the allegations as "baseless,"  reiterating that it maintains no organizational network or operatives within the Emirates. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Trump spoke about the West Asia conflict as he hosted the Trophy Ceremony at the White House on Friday (March 20th, 2026). Talking to the crowd, he said, “We are doing extremely well in Iran. The difference between them and us is that they had a Navy two weeks ago but they have no Navy now. It's all at the bottom of the sea, 58 ships knocked down in 2 days... We are not going to let them have nuclear weapons because if they had them, they are going to use them and we are not going to let that happen."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: President Donald Trump launched a sharp critique of NATO allies on Friday, labeling longtime partners "cowards" for failing to provide sufficient support during the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran. In a social media post, the President claimed that without American leadership and resources, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is nothing more than a "PAPER TIGER." 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence announced Friday the arrest of 45 individuals across Qazvin and West Azerbaijan provinces, alleging their involvement in foreign-backed espionage and separatist activities. According to state media reports, the sweep included the detention of 16 suspects in Qazvin accused of collecting and transmitting sensitive data regarding Iranian military and security installations to international intelligence agencies. Additionally, authorities reported the arrest of six members of a separatist group in the city of Bukan, West Azerbaijan, who were allegedly finalizing plans for an armed terrorist attack. The Ministry stated that the remaining detainees are being investigated for logistical support and coordination with outlawed organizations aimed at destabilizing internal security. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a latest post on X on Friday (March 20th, 2026), Iran's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for redoubled efforts to compensate for the "void" left by the assassination of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. Khamenei emphasized that the personnel of the Intelligence Ministry must intensify their work to ensure that security is "denied to both domestic and foreign enemies" while being "bestowed upon all Iranians."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Esmail Ahmadi, Head of the Intelligence Division of Iran's Basij Force, has been killed in US-Israeli airstrikes in the heart of Tehran, Israel claimed. In an official statement, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Ahmadi has been “eliminated”.

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Friday that Iran has launched another major wave of ballistic missiles toward the country, triggering air raid sirens various locations. The Israel Defence Forces' official X handle also informed that ‘IDF troops continue targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah and have struck +2,000 terror targets struck'.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament on Friday (March 20th, 2026) that Sri Lanka denied a United States request to station two missile-armed warplanes at Mattala International Airport earlier. The request, made on February 26, sought to relocate aircraft carrying eight anti-ship missiles from a base in Djibouti to the civilian airport between March 4 and 8. Dissanayake stated the decision was necessary to maintain Colombo’s neutrality and prevent Sri Lankan territory from being used for military purposes that could impact the ongoing regional conflict. This refusal follows the March 4 sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena by a US submarine torpedo off the Sri Lankan coast, an event that has heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean. The President also revealed that a simultaneous Iranian request for a naval port call was rejected, reaffirming the nation's commitment to avoiding alignment with either power.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The UAE’s State Security Department has announced that they have managed to dismantle a terrorist network which they allege was being funded and operated dismantling of a terrorist network, funded and directed by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran. UAE authorities claim that the group was operatin withing the country under the guise of a commercial entity and their plan was to infiltrate the national economy and carry out operation to threaten the financial stability of the region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Friday that the Israeli military carried out strikes against Syrian government infrastructure in the Sweida region to protect the local Druze community. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted a command center and weapons depots in response to reports of attacks against Druze civilians yesterday, which a local militia claims killed nine people. Warning Damascus against using the broader regional war as a cover for sectarian violence, Katz stated that Israel remains committed to the safety of the Druze and is prepared to strike with "even greater force" if the situation persists. While Syrian state media has yet to report on the operation, the IDF emphasized it will continue to monitor the southern border to prevent further harm to the minority group.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: On Friday, (March 20th, 2026), the Indian Embassy in Saudia Arabia, confirmed that one Indian national has been killed in the Riyadh strikes on March 19th. The embassy is already in touch with the family of the deceased as well as the local authorities and have promised ‘every possible assistance in the matter'. The Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also informed that in total 6 Indians have died in the ongoing West Asia conflict and 1 is reported missing.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli authorities confirmed Friday the arrest of Raz Cohen, a reserve soldier formerly stationed within the Iron Dome aerial defense system, on suspicion of collaborating with Iranian intelligence. According to a joint statement from the Israel Police and Shin Bet, Cohen maintained contact with Iranian agents for several months and stands accused of transferring sensitive security information in exchange for cash payments. While the exact date of the arrest remains undisclosed, officials allege the suspect knowingly carried out missions directed by Tehran, marking a significant breach involving one of the country's most critical defense networks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Expressing serious concern over the "ongoing armed confrontation" in the Persian Gulf, Russia has called for an immediate end to hostilities, characterising the situation as “unprovoked aggression by the US and Israel against Iran.” In a statement posted on X, the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasised the growing risks of escalation and the impact on regional stability.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran parliament's speaker MB Ghalibaf said, "The F-35 was not just a fighter jet but a statue of the US military's invincibility and arrogance. A theological symbol claimed to be invisible to any eye and superior to any power; but the hand of God is above their hand.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s supreme leader has issued a message of condolence to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian following the killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib earlier this week in an Israeli strike.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in a phone call with Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, warned the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases would be treated as participation in aggression.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X, EAM Dr S Jaishankar said "Very pleased to speak with my Australian counterpart, Senator Penny Wong. Shared our assessments of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Also discussed Indo-Pacific issues".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Day after the assassination of Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in an overnight strike, Ali Mohammad Naini, public relations officer of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has been eliminated in strikes by forces of the US and Israel, as per reports

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called Friday for the enemies of his nation to have their “security” taken away, his latest message to the public.

Khamenei made the remarks in a statement issued on his behalf to President Masoud Pezeshkian after Israel killed Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The US has seized four website domains it claimed were tied to an Iran-based hacking operation, in what officials describe as part of a broader crackdown on cyber activity linked to Tehran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel's military attacked sites in Syria targeting infrastructure after assaults on the Druze in Sweida. This marks the first Israeli strike amid ongoing tensions related to the U.S. war with Iran, though Syria's SANA news agency has not confirmed the attack.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Lebanon’s Ministry of Health said that Israeli attacks have killed 1,001 people in Lebanon since March 2, including 79 women, 118 children and 40 healthcare workers. More than 2,584 people have been wounded.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation has said that it is battling a fire at a unit of the Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery after it was hit by drone attacks earlier on Friday. It added that parts of the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military said it detected the launch of missiles from Iran a short while ago and air defence systems are operating to “intercept the threat”. Warning messages have been sent to members of the public via mobile phones, the military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India's envoy Vikram Doraiswami calls Iran's actions in Strait of Hormuz 'unacceptable', says targeting commercial ships and endangering crews is a threat to safe navigation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Brazil’s President Lula da Silva has criticised the United States’ aggressive foreign policy under President Trump and called on the UN Security Council to prevent war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the war-engulfed Gulf region and put in place strong contingency plans, citing heightened risks following the ongoing conflict in the region. In an advisory, the DGCA asked carriers to steer clear of the airspaces of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s Mina al-Ahmadi refinery has been hit by several early-morning drone attacks, according to Kuwait state media. Fires broke out in some units and several were shut down, but no casualties have been reported, the Kuwait News Agency said on Friday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: As the conflict in West Asia and the Gulf is in its third week, Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at the Pentagon that the United States had destroyed 44 mine-laying Iranian vessels, thus deterring Iran's capabilities to mine the strait.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-based news site Newsmax is reporting that US military forces are preparing to send several warships along with 4,000 marines and sailors to “reinforce its troops fighting against Iran”, citing four unnamed officials.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A US F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet was purportedly damaged during a combat mission over Iran and was forced to make an emergency landing at a US base in the region.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian armed forces spokesman, Ebrahim Zolfaghari claims the Zionist regime plans to attack regional energy infrastructure, including Saudi Aramco, and will blame Iran to sow discord among countries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Japan are considering a joint mission to help remove Iran’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

No timeline has been announced yet. Germany and the Netherlands have said they would only take part if there is a ceasefire or at least a pause in fighting.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Kuwaiti army said “hostile missile and drone attacks” are being confronted, and members of the public have been asked to follow official safety instructions. The sounds of explosions being heard are the result of Kuwait’s air defence systems “intercepting the hostile attack”, the military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The United Arab Emirates announced Friday it disrupted what it called “a terrorist network funded and operated by Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran,” arresting its operatives.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said the fire at a company warehouse broke out due to falling shrapnel resulting from “Iranian aggression”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Trump administration has approved roughly $7 billion in additional arms sales to the United Arab Emirates that are not required to be publicly disclosed under US export rules, the Wall Street Journal reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Early Friday, a missile alert was issued in Dubai as UAE activated air defenses against an incoming Iranian barrage, increasing anxiety during Eid al-Fitr celebrations amid rising regional tensions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel has launched a “massive wave” of attacks on the Iranian capital, the Israeli military has announced. In a post, the Israeli military said the attacks are targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in Tehran but provided no details or evidence to support its claims.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: At an urgent meeting of the UN Security Council, Bahrain’s ambassador Jamal Alrowaiei condemned what he described as “cowardly attacks by Iran” on Gulf countries, Jordan and others, saying the session was convened in response to escalating regional tensions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Missile attacks cut Qatar's LNG export capacity by 17%, causing $20 billion annual revenue loss. Repairs to damaged facilities will take up to five years, impacting European and Asian markets.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Iraqi armed group Saraya Awliya al-Dam has stated in a post on its Telegram channel that it carried out three attacks against US bases across the country over the past 24 hours.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that after 20 days of joint US-Israeli strikes, Iran's ability to enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles has been eliminated. He claimed the first phase destroyed missile stockpiles and infrastructure, now targeting industrial capabilities.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump said his administration may seek about USD 200 billion in additional Pentagon funding amid the ongoing war with Iran, calling the potential request a "small price to pay" to ensure the US military remains fully prepared.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump discussed regional developments and their impact on global peace during a phone call, according to the state-run WAM news agency.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran called on countries in West Asia to prevent the United States from using military bases in their own territories. These bases are the "root cause" of the current crisis and are being used for operations against Tehran, claimed Iran. The government has warned that such actions would amount to complicity in aggression.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence has announced that it intercepted and downed five drones over the Eastern Province within the last three hours.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah says in separate statements on its Telegram channel that it fired missiles at a group of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in al-Aadaissah, southern Lebanon, and that it launched another missile attack at soldiers in the border town of Mays al-Jabal.

Iran War Live Updates: Following a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron said, “It is time to open a path towards de-escalation in order to restore stability in the Middle East.            

France calls for the immediate implementation of a moratorium on strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, whether related to water or to energy. Freedom and security of navigation must be restored."

Iran War Live Updates: Pete Hegseth claimed that US military has struck 700 military targets across Iran. “We are winning on our own terms,” he added.

Israel-Iran War Live Updates: During a White House press briefing, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Iran will see the biggest strikes today.

Iran War Live Updates: Following an attack on its major natural gas field, Iran has warned US-Israel against attacking its energy infrastructure, saying that its response would be far more severe if the attacks continue. Calling the attack a “major mistake", an IRGC spokesperson said Iran’s response to attacks on its energy infrastructure was not yet finished. “We warn the enemy that you made a major mistake by attacking the energy infrastructure of…Iran. If it is repeated again, the next attacks on your energy infrastructure and that of your allies will not stop until their complete destruction."

Iran War Live Updates: US Defence Secretary addressed a press conference on Thursday over the ongoing war in the Middle East. During the conference, he shared that he has spoken with the families of the six US Air Force airmen. He said, “They said, finish this. Honour their sacrifice. Do not waver. Do not stop until the job is done. My response, along with that of the president, was simple, of course we will finish this. We will honour their sacrifice."

Iran War Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called French President Emmanuel Macron and called for an urgent de-escalation of the Iran war. Following the conversation, PM Modi said, “Spoke with my dear friend, President Emmanuel Macron, on the situation in West Asia and the urgent need for de-escalation, as well as a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We look forward to continuing our close coordination to advance peace and stability in the region and beyond."

Iran War Live Updates: After Israel attacked a major natural gas field of Iran, the latter intensified attacks on Middle East neighbours on Thursday. Iran attacked a Saudi refinery on the Red Sea and Qatari liquefied natural gas facilities. Earlier, Iran launched a drone attack on two Kuwaiti oil refineries.

West Asia War LIVE UPDATES: According to a Reuters report, Iran is considering to levy transit fees on vessels passing ​through the Strait of Hormuz.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for Iran to end attacks in the region. During a meeting of foreign ministers Thursday, Abdelatty and his regional and Arab counterparts expressed solidarity with countries impacted by Iran’s “threats”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global oil and natural gas prices soared Wednesday after Iran attacked a key natural gas facility in Qatar that can supply one-fifth of the world’s gas and two oil refineries in Kuwait. 

International benchmark Brent crude rose to near $114 per barrel, up from under $73 per barrel on the eve of the war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry says a drone has crashed at Saudi Aramco’s SAMREF refinery in port of Yanbu. “Damages are being assessed,” according to the ministry. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China condemned Israel's killing of Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani, calling it “unacceptable” and opposing the use of force in international relations, particularly against state leaders and civilians.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation says a second oil refinery has been hit by a drone, resulting in a fire breaking out. According to the Kuwait News Agency, the company said that a drone had hit one of the operational units at the Mina Abdullah refinery in the south of the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran seeks compensation from the ‌United Arab Emirates, accusing ⁠it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian ‌territory, Iran’s UN Ambassador ‌told ‌the ⁠UN Secretary General ⁠in a letter, according to a Nournews ‌report published on Thursday (March 19, 2026).

In the letter, Amir Saeid Iravani ‌said the UAE’s decision to allow its ⁠territory to be used for ‌the strikes constituted “an internationally wrongful act that entailed state responsibility.”

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, on Thursday issued a stern warning against Iran. Critising the Islamic Republic for targeting oil facilities in the Gulf region, the Minister said that Saudi Arabia would take necessary actions against Iran if necessary, and Riyadh would not shy away from protecting the resources and the lives of common people in Saudi Arabia.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China condemned on Thursday the killing of Iranian national security chief Ali Larijani by an Israeli air strike, calling it "unacceptable".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: European gas prices soared as much as 35 percent on Thursday as fresh strikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar's main gas facility.

The Dutch TTF natural gas contract, considered the European benchmark, jumped to 74 euros, before paring gains slightly.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Arab nations have issued a joint condemnation of Iran, demanding an immediate halt to attacks on the Gulf as regional tensions escalate.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia will host a consultative meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss ways to support regional security and stability given the Iran war, the kingdom's foreign ministry said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait says a drone attack has sparked a fire at its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery, as fighting spreads across Gulf energy sites.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Aramco's SAMREF refinery in Yanbu was hit by an aerial attack, causing minimal impact. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned of evacuations at multiple oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, including the joint venture SAMREF.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state media Press TV reported on Thursday that suicide drones hit the US military base in Iraq, while explosions were reported at a US military base in Kuwait.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Strait of Hormuz has turned into a naval war zone. As the US-Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, Indian seafarers are caught in the crossfire of fresh drone and missile attacks. Fresh attacks have been captured on camera in the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Kuwaiti army says its air defences are “confronting hostile missile and drone attacks”, about an hour after the National Guard said it shot down several drones. The army advises the public to adhere to “security and safety instructions” and says any explosions heard are the result of interceptions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: India has ordered oil and gas companies to share details on exports, imports and inventories with a government agency, as ​the South Asian nation seeks to shield consumers from shortages amid rising ‌global prices triggered by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Satellite images show damage at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates after repeated Iranian attacks targeting the facility hosting American troops.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had held separate phone conversations with his counterparts in Turkiye, Egypt and Pakistan. Araghchi also held a call with Sweden’s foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard, according to the ministry. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Qatari Ministry of Interior says civil defence crews have “fully contained all fires in the Ras Laffan Industrial Area without recording any injuries”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) says one of its fighters has been killed in a US-Israeli attack on a site belonging to its 31st Brigade in the central Salah al-Din governorate.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming meeting with President Trump has shifted focus due to the Iran war and Trump's call for assistance in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The administration of Donald Trump is weighing the deployment of additional American troops to the Middle East as the ongoing conflict with Iran enters what officials describe as a potentially new and more complex phase, according to multiple sources familiar with internal deliberations, reported Reuters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: U.S. Officials detected unidentified drones above the washington army base where secretary of state marco rubio and pete hegseth live. Officials have not determined where they came from.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported the incident off Ras Laffan, an important natural gas supply point which had been repeatedly hit by Iranian fire overnight.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government has appointed a Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator as global oil prices surge amid Iran’s decision to block most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Iran’s ‘reckless’ reprisal attacks in the Middle East. “I’m deeply concerned by attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, including the latest overnight in Qatar,” Albanese told reporters in Hobart on Thursday. “We do not want to see the conflicts escalate further”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia's defense ministry announced the interception and destruction of five drones approaching an energy facility in the Eastern Region. This incident marks another attempt to target the Gulf's energy installations, according to the ministry's official spokesperson.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: QatarEnergy says “sizeable fires” have broken out at several of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities following the latest Iranian attacks on the Ras Laffan Industrial City.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Attack on Iran's energy infrastructure took conflict to new stage. The Islamic Republic did not intend to expand the war to oil facilities and did not wish to harm the economies of friendly and neighboring countries. However, with the enemy's aggression against energy infrastructure, Iran has effectively entered a new stage of the conflict, and the necessity to defend the country's energy infrastructure compelled a retaliatory strike against American-linked energy facilities," the IRGC said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: After the world's largest liquefaction facility located in Qatar were subjected to missile strikes by Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that Washington had no knowledge of the attack, claiming Israel for "acted out of anger" striking at Iran's South Pars Gas Field which resulted in retaliation from Tehran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia reiterated that its immediate priority in the ongoing Iran conflict is to halt attacks targeting Gulf countries, with Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud stressing that the Kingdom is focused on protecting regional stability, Al Jazeera reported. However, the country still reserves the right to take military action against Iran if provoked.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar’s foreign ministry condemned Iran's attack on the Ras Laffan gas facility, calling it a brutal violation of red lines by targeting civilians and vital infrastructure. It urged for de-escalation to prevent further consequences and to restore regional and international security.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: An “unknown projectile” has hit a ship 11 nautical miles (about 20km) east of Khor Fakkan in the UAE, causing a fire on board, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Qatar Ministry of Defence says Iran fired ballistic missiles in the attack targeting the Ras Laffan Industrial City.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the “Iranian terrorist attack” targeting its Habshan gas facility and the Bab oilfield constitutes a “dangerous escalation and a violation of the principles of international law”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The U.S. was aware of an Israeli plan to strike Iran's South Pars gas field but did not participate, according to a person familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. AP
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: QatarEnergy confirms that Ras Laffan Industrial City this evening has been the subject of missile attacks.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the military and security attaches at the Iranian Embassy, along with their staff, have been declared "persona non grata." An official note was delivered to the Iranian Embassy, stating they must leave the country within 24 hours. This decision reflects Qatar's diplomatic stance regarding the two attaches and their office personnel.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The foreign ministry said it stood in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates and condemned attacks on their oil and gas facilities. It also condemned a reported Israeli attack on Iran’s natural gas field as “a dangerous escalation” and “a flagrant violation of international law”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The ​Pentagon has ‌asked the White House ​to ​approve a more ⁠than $200 ​billion request ​to the U.S. Congress to ​fund ​the war in ‌Iran, ⁠the Washington Post reported ​on ​Wednesday, ⁠citing a senior ​administration ​official.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Key energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf faced attacks Wednesday night, with fires at Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City and intercepted aerial threats over Saudi Arabia. The Qatari Interior Ministry linked the blaze to Iranian targeting, as Civil Defence teams responded to the critical facility for natural gas processing.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Masoud Pezeshkian’s statement on X said such attacks would not help Israel and the United States. “This will complicate the situation and could have uncontrollable consequences, the scope of which could engulf the entire world,” he wrote.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said , Debris from the interceptions fell across several areas of the city, the Defense Ministry said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed Hezbollah was using the bridges over the Litani River to move fighters and smuggle weapons. This strikes come as the Israeli military has sent more ground forces to the border with Lebanon.