West Asia War Live Updates: US-Israel Bomb Iran’s Energy Infrastructure In Isfahan, Khorramshahr; Airstrikes On Iraq's Shi'ite PMF Site Kill 6

West Asia War LIVE: A ballistic missile launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) impacted in Tel Aviv, according to initial Israeli media reports and alerts issued during the latest barrage.

West Asia War LIVE: US Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby is in India to engage with senior officials. Although the visit is a pre-scheduled one, it assumes importance in the light of the West Asia crisis.

West Asia War LIVE: President Donald Trump hailed on Monday “very good” talks with an unidentified Iranian official after abruptly shelving plans for fresh attacks, even as Washington’s ally Israel vowed to keep up strikes on the Islamic republic.

The surprise disclosure -- denied by Tehran, which accused Mr. Trump of manipulating energy markets -- came ahead of a Monday night deadline imposed by Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane or see the U.S. “obliterate” its power plants.

West Asia War LIVE: The Air India Group said it will operate a total of 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West region on Tuesday, while services to several destinations remain temporarily suspended, according to an Air India press release. 

The airline said Air India and Air India Express together will run the flights, including scheduled services to Jeddah and Muscat, along with additional non-scheduled operations to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

West Asia War LIVE: Flight operations aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continue in support of Operation Epic Fury, as the aircraft carrier sails across regional seas.
 

West Asia War LIVE:  The Trump administration is quietly weighing Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad ⁠Bagher Ghalibaf, as a potential partner, and even a future leader, Politico reported on Monday, citing two administration officials.

West Asia War LIVE: A series of strikes struck Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday and early Tuesday, the first attack on the Hezbollah stronghold in days, as Israel’s military said it captured two members of the Iran-backed group in southern Lebanon, AFP reported.
 

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump has claimed that War Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first to advocate military action against Iran, calling it a decisive moment in the lead-up to the conflict.

Trump’s remarks shift attention to internal decision-making within the US administration, potentially fuelling political debate over how the war began and who drove the push for escalation.
 

West Asia War LIVE: The United Arab Emirates has begun targeting Iran-linked financial networks, signalling a tougher economic stance alongside the military escalation.

Authorities are shutting down institutions and warning of asset freezes that could restrict Tehran’s access to foreign currency. The move is seen as part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Iran beyond the battlefield.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are signalling a major shift in their stance, edging closer to direct involvement in the war against Iran.

Riyadh has already allowed US forces access to key bases, while both nations are reassessing earlier positions of neutrality. The change comes amid intensifying Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure and growing regional security concerns.

West Asia War LIVE: Kuwait’s energy ministry said early Tuesday that seven high-voltage power lines were damaged by shrapnel from air defense operations, causing partial outages in several areas. Crews are working to restore electricity, according to the Associated Press.

West Asia War LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said early Tuesday that its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed at least 19 drones over the kingdom’s oil-rich Eastern Province.
 

West Asia War LIVE: "And to be clear with the committee, we, the UK were aware that that was happening, and the immediate priority has to be a swift resolution of the conflict and deliver, delivering a negotiated agreement which puts tough conditions on Iran, particularly in relation to nuclear weapons. So that's the sort of number one priority," Starmer added.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu less than 48 hours before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, with the latter arguing for a joint killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report.

West Asia War LIVE: After US President Donald Trump announced a five-day halt to strikes on Iran after “productive" talks, Islamabad is emerging as a potential venue for direct talks between Washington and Tehran, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict gather pace

West Asia War LIVE: Airstrikes targeting a site belonging to Iraq’s Shi’ite Popular Mobilisation Forces in the western province of Anbar killed at least six fighters, including the PMF’s Anbar operations commander, and wounded 15 others.

According to Reuters, the PMF confirmed the death of its Anbar commander, Saad al-Baiji.

West Asia War LIVE: As recently as Saturday, the US President issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz – a vital artery for global oil shipments – warning of massive strikes against Iranian power infrastructure if Tehran failed to comply. At the time, there was no mention of diplomacy or dialogue.

West Asia War LIVE: Iran fired missiles at Israel early Tuesday, the Israeli military said, hours after US President Donald Trump announced Washington had held talks with an unnamed Iranian official -- a report denied by Tehran. 

The military said the latest Iranian missile barrage was aimed at northern Israel and that it was "working to intercept the threat".

West Asia War LIVE: Iran will not end the hostilities until all sanctions on it have been lifted and the war damages are paid by the United States.

“The war will continue until all damages to Iran are compensated and sanctions on it are lifted," military adviser to Iran Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei, said.

West Asia War LIVE: Trump says that the Strait of Hormuz may be jointly controlled by “me and the Ayatollah. Whoever the Ayatollah is”

West Asia War LIVE: The Trump administration is quietly weighing Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad ⁠Bagher Ghalibaf, as a potential partner and even a future leader, Politico reported, citing two administration officials.

West Asia War LIVE: A loud blast rang out over Jerusalem early Tuesday after Israel's military said it detected another Iranian missile launch, the second of the day. 
 

West Asia War LIVE: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said that he has evidence of the fact that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran for the war. Zelensky said that the aid is helping Iran stay afloat and prolonging the war.

West Asia War Live: A semiofficial Iranian agency has claimed that airstrikes targeted key energy infrastructure, including a natural gas site in Isfahan and a pipeline linked to the Khorramshahr power plant.

The report, carried by Fars news agency, raises fresh questions about the scale and targets of ongoing strikes. Neither the United States nor Israel has confirmed responsibility, and it remains unclear whether the sites were directly hit or damaged in nearby attacks.