West Asia War LIVE: Explosions Near Riyadh International Airport In Saudi Arabia, Trump Says US Military 'Unsurpassed'

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel’s military said it struck the Lebanese capital a short time ago in an attack targeting a Hezbollah “operative”. Areas in Beirut and other parts of the country have been under days of devastating Israeli bombing.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has announced its 44th wave of attacks against Israeli and US forces in the region, according to Iran’s semi-official, reports.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A strike on a building in Israel’s Zarzir city has injured 30 people, with two seriously hurt by shrapnel and others suffering minor injuries from broken glass, according to Kan News. Six people, including two children aged 12 and 13, have been hospitalized.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The spokesperson for Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said in the past hour that the country’s air defences have intercepted and shot down 10 drones over the eastern region of the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, has claimed responsibility for downing a US KC-135 refuelling aircraft in western Iraq. In a statement posted to its official Telegram channel, the group asserted that its fighters targeted the aircraft with air defence systems, causing it to crash.

West Asia War LIVE Updates:  One French soldier has been killed and six others wounded after a drone strike targeted a base in northern Iraq’s Erbil region where coalition forces are stationed. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion died in the attack, describing him as having “died for France” during the strike in Iraq.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, calling them a “blatant violation of international humanitarian law”. The ministry urges the international community to pressure Israel to stop these attacks and respect international laws, stating Qatar’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has been sending mobile phone alerts to people in affected areas, urging them to seek shelter immediately. They’re emphasizing the importance of following these directives to stay safe.

West Asia War LIVE Updates:  The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday (local time) confirmed the loss of a US Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker refuelling aircraft over Iraq while supporting military operations, according to an official press release.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli forces have continued to bombard southern Lebanon, killing three people in the town of Ain Ebel, Lebanon’s Public Health Ministry said, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA).