West Asia War: Iran Rejects Peace Plan, Seeks Reparations, Authority Over Hormuz; US Says 'Prepared to Unleash Hell'

West Asia War LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says that the Iranian regime is looking for an exit ramp and they beginning to recognise that they are being crushed.

West Asia War LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says that Donald Trump is fully prepared to "unleash hell" on Iran if it does not accept the proposed peace deal. 

"If Iran fails to accept the reality of the current moment, if they fail to understand that they have been defeated militarily and will continue to be, President Trump will ensure they are hit harder than they have ever been hit before," she said.

“Talks continue. They are productive, as the president said on Monday, and they continue to be,” Leavitt added.

West Asia War LIVE: Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says that it has successfully targeted an US F-18 fighter jet.

West Asia War LIVE: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the attacks against the Iranian regime is ongoing. He reiterated that dismantling Hezbollah is Israel's top priority.

West Asia War LIVE: As per an Iranian military source, Tehran might explore options of opening additional strategic fronts like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, if the US or Israel carry out military actions against its territory.

West Asia War LIVE: The United States Central Command has announced that its forces are carrying out strikes on “the Iranian regime’s military infrastructure and capabilities”.

West Asia War LIVE: US House Speaker Mike Johnson says that the war in Iran is “wrapping up”, describing that the US troop build-up in the region did not amount to “boots on the ground”, and is only meant to be a warning to Tehran.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Iran has outlined five conditions under which Tehran would agree to end the conflict. These reportedly include a complete halt to “aggression and assassinations” by the US and Israel; mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic; guaranteed payment of war damages and reparations; the conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups throughout the region; international recognition and guarantees regarding Iran’s sovereign right to exercise authority over the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The central government has assured that India does not have any energy shortage, at present, as the West Asia war rages.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The United States had reportedly sent proposals to end the war in Iran through Pakistan. Reports indicate that 15-point plan aimed at halting the conflict was passed on, with Pakistan emerging as a potential mediator.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The central government held an all-party meeting under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the evolving West Asia crisis. Senior ministers and political leaders from various political parties were present.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli Air Force, under the direction of IDF Intelligence, completed an extensive wave of strikes on Tuesday and claimed that they targeted the Iranian terror regime’s production industries in Isfahan, including the country’s Underwater Research Center, the only facility in Iran responsible for the design and development of submarines and support systems for the Iranian Navy, as well as various models of unmanned vessels.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said there might be talks between Iran and the United States soon in Pakistan.

“I think there could be talks this weekend in Islamabad, Pakistan,” Rafael Mariano Grossi told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera without elaborating.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: According to reports, Mosayeb Bakhtiari, an Iranian Navy commander, has been killed in strikes on Bandar Abbas.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates has announced that air defence systems are currently dealing with a missile threat, urging residents to remain in a safe place and follow warnings and updates on official channels.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US says that it has used an A-10 Aircraft to strike Iranian vessel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Operations at Ben Gurion Airport was suspended

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s Navy Commander says USS Abraham Lincoln carrier is under constant Iranian monitoring and will be targeted as soon as it comes within the range of its missile systems. He also claimed that Iran had launched several cruise missiles from its southern coast directed at the aircraft carrier which prompted it to change its position.

The Iranian Rear Admiral said that the performance and movements of the aircraft carrier strike group is constantly under surveillance, and as soon as the hostile carrier strike group comes within range of the missile systems, it will be targeted by devastating attacks from its Army Navy.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Air Force targeted and eliminated a Hezbollah terrorist cell that fired rockets at IDF troops in southern Lebanon, with no injuries reported. The IDF is taking decisive action against Hezbollah to protect Israeli civilians amid ongoing threats.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A missile struck a residential building in Kamalshahr, Karaj, Iran, wounding at least 18 people and destroying the four-storey structure, according to Iran's Tasnim news agency.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran targeted Israel's largest power plant in Hadera; the missile fell short, causing power outages in multiple areas afterward.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Seven Iraqi soldiers were killed and 13 injured in an air strike near a military clinic in western Anbar. The Defence Ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international laws.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's internet blackout has lasted over 600 hours, entering the 26th day. NetBlocks reports it isolates civilians from international networks, infringing on their right to access information during wartime.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel Defence Forces on Wednesday said that they had struck two key naval cruise missile production sites in Tehran. In its post on X, IDF said, "IAF fighter jets targeted facilities used by the Iranian regime to develop and manufacture long-range naval cruise missiles capable of destroying targets at sea and on land".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran intercepted and returned Pakistan-bound container vessel, SELEN, in the Strait of Hormuz for not adhering to legal protocols, citing a “lack of permission”.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two Indian LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine Gas, safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz, transporting 92,600 metric tonnes of LPG to Indian ports under Navy protection, ensuring energy security.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Explosions were reported at 2 a.m. in the Alborz Industrial City in Qazvin, Iran. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel is not part of the alleged negotiations between the US and Iran that are speculated to be held later this week, the country's envoy to the United Nations has said.

"No participation in talks, operation continues," Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said, denying knowledge of US-led peace overtures to Iran.

Danon told reporters that the US, along with Israel, was continuing to hit "military targets in Iran, and we will continue to do that." The strikes first launched by the two allies on Iran have "accomplished a lot", he said, but not everything.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump's Iran attack stalls as Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz, while China analyzes U.S. military strategies, extracting lessons for potential Taiwan ambitions.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In southern Lebanon, six fatalities occurred near Sidon and three in another town amid Israel's intensified campaign against Hezbollah, following the group's rocket attacks on March 2, which escalated Lebanon's involvement in the broader regional conflict related to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Four people were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, despite a ceasefire. Thirteen U.S. troops died, with 290 wounded. Trump considers options for a military presence in Iran, amid declining public support for U.S. strikes.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Despite Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations with Iran, the Pentagon plans to deploy troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as the conflict enters its fourth week. CBS News reports that elements including a command component and ground forces are being sent to the region.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a video posted by Fars News on Wednesday, The spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters mocked US President Trump's assertion of negotiations with Iran, stating that the US was merely negotiating with itself. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Oil prices dropped over 5% as Asian shares rose amid hopes for de-escalation in the Iran war and U.S.-Iran negotiations. Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 increased 2.8%, South Korea’s Kospi 3.1%, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng 1.2%, Shanghai Composite 0.9%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 2.2%.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran on Wednesday released footage of the 80th wave of Operation True Promise 4, launching missiles towards US-Israeli positions in the region even as US President Trump indicated that a negotiated settlement was on the horizon.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's IRGC announced new retaliatory strikes against Israel and US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, utilizing Kheybar Shekan, Emad, and Sejjil missiles, along with kamikaze drones, overcoming Israel's air defense systems.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi asserted that the country will safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. He linked insecurity in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to external aggression, emphasizing that Iran's defensive measures comply with international law, aimed at protecting its security and deterring aggressors from exploiting these vital waterways.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi criticized the collapse of international law, accusing Western nations of double standards in conflicts like Gaza and Ukraine. He noted the silence on Israeli and U.S. aggression towards Iran, while acknowledging a rare condemnation from Germany's President.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Media has reported that US and Israel have granted temporary immunity for two key figures in Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran, communicated via intermediaries from Pakistan, who also offered to facilitate renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Late Tuesday strikes wounded dozens, resulting in three dead and 18 injured in Nabatiyeh, six dead and five injured in Sidon, and 29 wounded in Tyre. Since March 2, Israeli strikes killed 1,072 and injured 2,966.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: U.S. Central Command's Capt. Tim Hawkins reported that of 290 total wounded, 255 have returned to duty, leaving 35 out of action, including 10 seriously wounded. This reflects an increase of 90 since the March 16 update, with 20 service members unable to return last week. Thirteen have died in combat.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi expressed concern over a strike near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, urging for maximum restraint to prevent nuclear safety risks amid ongoing conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Pentagon plans to deploy thousands from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, escalating U.S. military presence amid President Trump's discussions for a potential deal with Tehran to resolve the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drones hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport Wednesday, causing a fire but no casualties. Emergency protocols initiated, firefighting teams contained the blaze; only material damage reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: French President urged Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to halt “unacceptable attacks” in the region, protect energy infrastructure, and ensure navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz, advocating for good faith negotiations to promote de-escalation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Saudi Ministry of Defence intercepted and destroyed 11 drones in the eastern region, without giving details on their origin or any casualties or damage, following a prior interception of a ballistic missile.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani convened an emergency meeting regarding security concerns after a suspected US attack on a paramilitary base in Anbar resulted in 15 deaths. Participants condemned the attacks on the Popular Mobilisation Forces, deeming them violations of Iraqi sovereignty, as reported by INA.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X CENTCOM says, U.S. Forces have destroyed more than 9,000 military targets inside iran, significantly removing the iranian regime's combat capability.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump claimed Iran provided a "very big present" regarding the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing his belief in negotiating with the right individuals in Tehran to cease the war. 
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Kuwaiti army is responding to missile and drone threats, urging public compliance with safety instructions. Explosions heard are from interceptions, according to an official statement on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence reports intercepting a ballistic missile and shooting down six drones in the Eastern Province within the last hour.

West Asia War LIVE: The White House said that US operations against Iran will continue 'unabated' while President Donald Trump tries to take the diplomatic route. 

West Asia War LIVE: China' Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that 'talks were better than fighting,' signaling a push to Tehran to get back to the negotiating table.

West Asia War LIVE: Iran’s army announced that it has carried out drone attacks near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport targeting a refuelling aircraft.

West Asia War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia. He laid particular focus on the ongoing disruptions affecting global energy security, given the raging war. The two sides also reviewed progress on key initiatives aimed at strengthening India-Sri Lanka energy cooperation and enhancing regional security.

West Asia War LIVE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Iranian Ambassador to India Dr. Mohammad Fathali, Tuesday afternoon to discuss the conflict in West Asia. EAM Jaishankar also thanked him for supporting Indians in Iran during the war.

West Asia War LIVE: Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, issued a public statement dismissing international efforts to stabilize oil prices through "paper market" manipulation. Ghalibaf claimed that Iran is aware of specific firms hired to influence oil futures and characterized the current diplomatic pressure as a "jawboning campaign" with no physical substance.

West Asia War LIVE: The Bahraini Ministry of Defense announced that an Emirati service member was killed on Tuesday during an Iranian missile attack. The casualty occurred while Emirati forces were operating alongside Bahraini units to defend against incoming strikes. The UAE Ministry of Defense identified the deceased as a Moroccan civilian contractor serving with the UAE Armed Forces.

West Asia War LIVE: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the Middle East conflict through diplomacy while calling for confidentiality regarding ongoing negotiations. Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated that Islamabad remains focused on engagement and dialogue to stabilize the region but urged the media to refrain from speculation.

West Asia War LIVE: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. officially declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday, citing "imminent danger" to the country’s fuel and power supplies. The declaration, established via Executive Order 110, is set to last for one year and authorizes the government to implement coordinated measures to stabilize the domestic economy and secure petroleum stocks.

West Asia War LIVE: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) dismissed reports of negotiations with the United States, characterizing current military engagements as its only form of “dialogue.” A spokesperson for the elite force stated that the IRGC is "negotiating with the child-killing aggressors through impact-based operations" following recent missile barrages. State media reports indicate that missiles launched during the latest operations carry a Quranic message reading, "Indeed, We will take retribution from the criminals."

West Asia War LIVE: U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that President Donald Trump held a high-level discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the escalating situation in the Middle East. A primary focus of the call was the strategic importance of maintaining open navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit point for global energy supplies.

West Asia War LIVE: Amazon confirmed that its Amazon Web Services (AWS) region in Bahrain has been disrupted due to drone activity in the area. This marks the second time the company’s Middle East cloud infrastructure has been affected since the outbreak of the current conflict. Earlier this month, drone strikes caused physical damage and power outages at AWS facilities in both Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Amazon stated it is currently assisting affected customers with migrating their workloads to alternate AWS regions globally.

West Asia War LIVE: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to France this week to meet with Group of Seven foreign ministers amid ongoing regional hostilities. The meetings, scheduled for Friday near Versailles, are intended to "advance key U.S. interests" and address "shared security concerns," according to the State Department.

West Asia War LIVE: Major General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters announced that Iran’s armed forces will continue operations “until complete victory.” The statement follows a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that negotiations are underway between Washington and Tehran to resolve the regional conflict. Iran has officially denied any such talks, with officials characterizing the U.S. reports as psychological operations intended to manipulate global energy markets.

West Asia War LIVE: The foreign ministers of Egypt and Jordan issued a joint statement cautioning that the ongoing conflict with Iran should not divert international attention from Israeli practices in the occupied West Bank. The ministers characterized recent activities in the territory as "illegitimate measures" that threaten regional stability.

West Asia War LIVE: The Iranian government has appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Zolghadr, a former commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and current Secretary of the Expediency Council, was named to the post by President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday.

West Asia War LIVE: The Lebanon National Media Agency reported that artillery shelling hit the outskirts of Kafr Tabnit. The report specified that the shelling targeted the fringes of the town, which is located in southern Lebanon. No immediate details were provided regarding casualties or the extent of any property damage resulting from the strike.

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian media outlets are reporting that a U.S. B-52 strategic bomber issued a signal requesting assistance while operating in British airspace. The reports cite data from the flight tracking website FlightRadar24, suggesting the aircraft may have been returning from operations involving Iran. No official confirmation has been provided by U.S. Air Force officials or British aviation authorities regarding the emergency.

West Asia War LIVE: An attack on a Peshmerga base in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil killed six people and wounded 30 others. Kurdish officials confirmed the casualties occurred at a facility belonging to the regional military forces early Tuesday morning. A statement from the Peshmerga forces attributed the strike to Iran, noting that a second attack was also launched but resulted in no further casualties.

West Asia War LIVE: Oman’s Foreign Ministry announced that Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi held phone calls with 18 international counterparts over recent days. The outreach included discussions with the foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, and France. According to the ministry, the calls were intended to support regional containment efforts and promote a return to diplomacy to address ongoing conflict and outstanding issues.

West Asia War LIVE: Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced that the death toll from an airstrike on the town of Bchamoun has increased to three. Officials confirmed that another individual succumbed to their injuries following the strike southeast of Beirut. The ministry stated that a 3-year-old girl is among those killed in the attack.

West Asia War LIVE: Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces announced that an airstrike targeting the coalition’s command headquarters in western Iraq killed 15 militiamen. The Iran-backed coalition confirmed in a statement that the fatalities include Saad Dawai al-Baiji, the commander of PMF operations in Anbar province. The PMF attributed the attack to the United States.

West Asia War LIVE: Israeli Defence Forces said on Tuesday that it conducted over 50 overnight military strikes on the targets of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and attacked its command centres, weapons storage facilities and aerial defence systems.

West Asia War LIVE: China on Tuesday urged all parties involved in escalating tensions around Iran to immediately halt hostilities and return to dialogue, warning that a prolonged conflict would benefit no one, the China Daily reported.

"A prolonged conflict in Iran serves no one's interests, and a ceasefire and dialogue remain the only way out," the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, according to China Daily.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Addressing the Rajya Sabha with his speech on the Iran war, PM Modi said, "t has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected."

West Asia War LIVE: While addressing the Rajya Sabha on the Middle East conflict, PM Modi said that India wants to ensure peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

He also advocated for de-escalation.

West Asia War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged unity between the central government and the state governments amid the Middle East conflict.

West Asia War LIVE: While briefing Rajya Sabha over the West Asia War, PM Modi said that the two more LPG tankers that crossed the Strait of Hormuz is all set to reach India. He added that few vessels have come to India with gas, oil, fertilizers and more will be coming soon,

West Asia War LIVE: In the Rajya Sabha, PM Narendra Modi says, "It has been more than 3 weeks since the war in West Asia started. The war has caused a serious energy crisis in the world. For India, too, this situation is concerning. The war has impacted our trade routes. With this, the routine supply of petrol, diesel, gas and fertilisers has been affected."

West Asia War LIVE: PM Modi says, "India has sufficient crude oil and has successfully increased its refinery capacity, ensuring that petrol and diesel stocks remain fully available at oil factories."

West Asia War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is ensuring the safety and welfare of its citizens in the Gulf region amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.

West Asia War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian crew members are currently stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the ongoing crisis.

West Asia War LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Rajya Sabha on the escalating conflict in West Asia, involving Iran, Israel and the US.

He said, “Its been more than 3 weeks for the war now, it has created serious issues for the entire world”.

West Asia War LIVE:  Egypt Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed “potential negotiations” between the US and Iran in a phone call Monday with US envoy Steve Witkoff, the Egyptian foreign ministry said Tuesday. 

The ministry said the call came during concerted efforts to revive the “diplomatic path .. as the sole way to avert a comprehensive chaos in the region.”

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian media reported that US and Israeli fighter jets were seen flying over Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan, including the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has agreed to negotiate with the US and reach an agreement to de-escalate the West Asia conflict, Al Arabiya reported, citing Israeli media.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Indirect communication channels involving Pakistan, Egypt and Gulf nations are emerging as key conduits between the US and Iran.

Reports suggest Islamabad could host direct talks soon, even as both sides publicly deny negotiations. The diplomatic activity indicates parallel efforts to contain escalation alongside ongoing military actions.

West Asia War LIVE: A member of Iran’s Parliament has warned that his nation must “think wisely” about U.S. President Donald Trump saying talks were ongoing between Tehran and Washington.

The semiofficial Fars news agency quoted Esmail Kowsari, a member of Parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, as making the comment.

West Asia War LIVE: Hopes rose that the Iran war could begin winding down as U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his government was holding productive talks with Tehran, but fighting showed no signs of slowing and Iran denied there were talks.
 

West Asia War LIVE:  Egyptian Foreign Minister briefed Araghchi on #Cairo talks with regional and international parties to de-escalate tensions.

West Asia War LIVE: India has stepped up its operational readiness amid the escalating West Asia crisis, with a high-level security review meeting scheduled at Kartavya Bhawan 2 in New Delhi.

West Asia War LIVE: An Israeli airstrike early Tuesday hit a residential apartment in Bchamoun, southeast of Beirut, killing at least two people and injuring five others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

West Asia War LIVE: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has convened a key meeting to review the evolving West Asia situation, as India steps up preparedness amid rising tensions.

Top military leadership, including the Chief of Defence Staff and Service Chiefs, gathered at Kartavya Bhawan 2 to assess risks. The focus remains on protecting national interests, particularly energy security and maritime stability.

West Asia War LIVE: The Indian Navy has activated a high-alert posture, deploying warships and maritime patrol aircraft across strategic locations.  

Forces are conducting real-time monitoring, escort planning, and rapid response readiness to counter any emerging threats. The operational stance reflects India’s proactive approach to securing its maritime interests.

West Asia War LIVE: Israel targeted seven areas of Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight, Lebanese state media reported on Tuesday. “Enemy warplanes launched seven raids overnight on the southern suburbs,” Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported.

West Asia War LIVE: European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen called for an immediate end to hostilities in the West Asia, describing a “critical” situation for energy supply chains globally. 

West Asia War LIVE: Thousands of United States Marine Corps troops are expected to arrive in the West Asia on Friday, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The deployment comes as the US strengthens its military presence in the region amid rising tensions and ongoing security concerns.

West Asia War LIVE: Amazon said its Web Services region in Bahrain has been disrupted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. 

An Amazon spokesperson told Reuters that the outage was linked to drone activity in the area. The company added that it is assisting customers in migrating to alternative AWS regions while services are being restored.

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian state media says Imam Ali Hospital in Andimeshk has been evacuated and is no longer operational following reported strike damage.

Initial reports claim the facility was hit in attacks attributed to the United States and Israel, though there is no independent confirmation yet. Earlier reports have also indicated damage to hospitals in Iran’s Khuzestan province, with visuals showing structural impact inside medical facilities.
 

West Asia War LIVE: In a bid to ease supply shortages, the United States has temporarily relaxed sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil already at sea.

Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency is consulting governments on potential strategic reserve releases. The coordinated response reflects growing concern over inflation and prolonged disruption to global energy flows.

West Asia War LIVE: Tehran has dismissed US claims of ongoing talks as an attempt to influence financial markets, while Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had carried out attacks on American targets. 

Officials described Trump’s statements as “worn-out psychological operations,” highlighting deep mistrust between both sides and casting doubt on prospects for immediate diplomatic resolution.
 

West Asia War LIVE: Global oil prices rose sharply after Iran denied holding negotiations with the United States, contradicting claims by President Donald Trump of imminent progress toward a deal.

West Asia War LIVE: Global air travel has been severely disrupted due to the Iran war, with key Middle Eastern hubs like Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi shut, stranding thousands of passengers.
 

West Asia War LIVE: An Iranian military spokesperson has claimed that Tehran has “full control” over the Persian Gulf, Oman’s territorial waters, and the Strait of Hormuz. The army asserted that there is no need to deploy naval mines in the region, as it said earlier. 
 

West Asia War LIVE: Two more Indian-flagged Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tankers have safely navigated through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz and are expected to reach Indian shores over the next two to three days. LPG tankers Pine Gas and Jag Vasant are carrying roughly a day's supply of the country's cooking gas. 

West Asia War LIVE: The USS Gerald R Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, has returned to a naval base in Crete, as per news agency.

West Asia War LIVE: HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten to discuss recent regional developments and the evolving security situation. During the phone call, Jetten reaffirmed the Netherlands’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and stressed the importance of continued cooperation and dialogue to support stability in the region.

West Asia War LIVE: Footage circulating on social media shows the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacking a US fuel tanker in the Persian Gulf. The video reportedly captures the vessel being struck and engulfed in flames, with thick smoke rising from the ship after the impact.
 

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.