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US-Israel vs Iran War News Today Live Updates: IDF chief says that the war against Iran will go until April.
IDF chief says that the war against Iran will go until April. (Reuters/File)
US-Israel vs Iran War Updates Today: The conflict between Iran and Israel entered its 14th day on Friday, with both sides intensifying their rhetoric and military actions. The war has continued to disrupt the region, affecting oil supplies, shipping routes and the security situation across several countries. Iranian media reports several explosions in Tehran.
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Iran Israel War: Here is a look at the key developments so far.
US aircraft incident in Iraq: The US military said an American refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq. Officials said the aircraft was not brought down by hostile or friendly fire. Rescue efforts are under way after the incident, which reportedly involved two planes. The second aircraft landed safely. The US military did not provide further details, including whether any service members were hurt or killed.
Netanyahu’s message to Iran: Benjamin Netanyahu said top Iranian nuclear scientists have been killed in Israeli strikes. The Israeli Prime Minister confirmed that several leading scientists were among those killed during the attacks. Netanyahu also criticised Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. He described him as a “puppet of the Revolutionary Guards” and said the leader cannot appear in public. His comments came hours after Iranian state television aired a statement said to be from Khamenei on Thursday. Khamenei has not been seen publicly since being chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader. Reports say he was injured at the start of the war. Netanyahu also addressed the Iranian public during the briefing. He said the moment for a “new path of freedom” for Iran was approaching.
Oil threats and Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned it could set the region’s oil and gas infrastructure “on fire” if Iranian energy sites are attacked. The statement attributed to Khamenei also called for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a “tool of pressure” amid major disruption in global oil markets.
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Strikes in Lebanon and shipping attacks: Fresh Israeli strikes hit suburbs of Beirut after Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to prepare for expanded operations against Hezbollah.
At least three more cargo ships were also attacked in the Gulf, reportedly by Iran. Iranian state media said Iranian forces were behind at least one strike.
Meanwhile, the UN Refugee Agency said 3.2 million people have been displaced inside Iran since Israel and the US launched their attacks on February 28.
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Iran vs US-Israel War LIVE: Israel’s Military Chief Says West Asia Conflict May Continue Until April
Israel’s army chief reportedly told senior military leadership the war with Iran could continue at least until April.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Accuses Trump Of Sacrificing Americans For Netanyahu
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf accused Donald Trump of sacrificing American lives to advance Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expansionist ambitions.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Pentagon Chief Warns Iran Of Heaviest US Airstrikes Yet Tonight
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Two Indians have been killed while 10 were injured in Muscat, Oman
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: US-Israeli Strikes on Iran: Death Toll Hits 1,444 Amid Escalating Conflict
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Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Turkish-Owned Ship Passes Strait Of Hormuz with Iran’s Approval
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Iran Claims Drone Strike On Israeli Military Base In Beersheba
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Turkey Says NATO Air Defences Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Munitions
Turkey said NATO air defence systems neutralised ballistic munitions launched from Iran, highlighting the widening regional security response amid escalating tensions.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Australia Orders Non-Essential Officials To Leave Lebanon
Australia has directed all non-essential government officials in Lebanon to leave the country, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said amid rising tensions in the region.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Four Confirmed Dead in U.S. Air Force KC-135 Accident Over Iraq
The US Central Command reported that a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq at approximately 2 pm ET on March 12. Of the six crew members on board, four have been confirmed deceased, while rescue operations continue. Officials clarified that the crash was not caused by hostile or friendly fire. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. For privacy and respect, the identities of the crew members will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified. Authorities are actively coordinating rescue and recovery efforts at the site of the crash.
Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue.
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Iran Israel US war Updates: Explosions Heard In Tehran
Strong explosions heard in central Tehran around 2 PM on Friday, reports AFP.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: China Urges Halt To West Asia Conflict, Announces $200,000 Humanitarian Aid To Iran
China has expressed deep concern over the ongoing tensions in the West Asia, urging all parties to respect the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of nations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, speaking at a regular press briefing on Friday, condemned all indiscriminate attacks on civilians and non-military targets. He stressed the need for an immediate halt to military actions and called for a return to dialogue and negotiations to prevent further escalation and regional spread of the conflict.
Addressing humanitarian concerns, Guo announced that the Red Cross Society of China will provide $200,000 in emergency aid to the Iranian Red Crescent Society.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Air Raid Sirens Sound In Northern Israel After Drone Activity
Air raid sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and neighbouring towns in the Upper Galilee after reports of a drone infiltration. Residents were urged to take immediate shelter as authorities assessed the threat.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Sri Lanka To Repatriate Remains Of 84 Iranian Sailors Killed In US Strike
Sri Lanka will repatriate the remains of 84 Iranian sailors killed when their frigate was torpedoed off its coast earlier this month, Foreign Ministry spokesman Thushara Rodrigo said. Domestic procedures have been completed, and Iran is sending a chartered aircraft. The 32 rescued sailors will remain in Sri Lanka.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: India To Repatriate 183 Iranian Sailors From IRIS Lavan In Kochi
India will repatriate 183 Iranian sailors from the warship IRIS Lavan docked in Kochi, ensuring their safe return home.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Drones Strike Lanaz Refinery In Iraq's Erbil
Drones attacked the Lanaz refinery, located west of Iraq’s Erbil, causing disruption, according to local security sources monitoring the facility and surrounding areas.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: IDF Says It Struck Ballistic Missile Facilities In Tehran, Shiraz And Ahvaz
The Israel Defense Forces said it targeted ballistic missile production and storage facilities in Tehran, Shiraz and Ahvaz during recent strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
Iran Israel US war Updates: India, Iran Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Stability In Fourth Call
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, held a telephone conversation with India’s External Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, to discuss regional and international developments.
During the call, Araghchi briefed his Indian counterpart on the latest situation following what he described as aggressions and crimes committed by the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran. He highlighted the consequences of these actions on regional and global stability and security. Araghchi underlined the firm determination of Iran’s government, people, and armed forces to exercise their legitimate right to self-defence against any aggressors.
The Iranian minister called for international and regional condemnation of the military aggression against Iran. He also stressed BRICS’ role as a platform for multilateral cooperation, emphasising its importance in supporting stability and security.
Jaishankar, in response, expressed India’s readiness to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation and highlighted the need for collective efforts to maintain sustainable peace and security in the region.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: IDF Detects Missiles Launched From Iran Toward Israel
The Israel Defense Forces said it has identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, with air defence systems activated to intercept the threat.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Israeli Damages Bridge Over Litani River In Lebanon
Israeli military claims it struck Zrarieh Bridge over Litani River in Lebanon because it was a key crossing used by Hezbollah.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Two Killed In Oman After Drone Debris Falls, Report Says
Two people were killed after Iranian drone debris fell in Oman, according to reports by Oman News Agency citing state media.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Iran Warns Of ‘Harsher’ Crackdown On New Protests In The Country
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed a “harsher” response to any new demonstrations in Iran, warning protesters amid ongoing war, AFP reported.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Israel Says It Hit 200+ Targets In Iran In Past 24 Hours
Israel’s military said on Friday it struck more than 200 targets across western and central Iran in the past 24 hours. The targets included ballistic missile launchers, air defence systems and weapons production sites. Israeli fighter jets carried out about 20 wide-scale strikes as part of the operation aimed at Iranian military infrastructure.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Israeli Drone Strike Hits Bar Elias Town In Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Bar Elias in eastern Lebanon, according to reports.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Saudi Defence Says Drone Downed Near Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said air defences downed a hostile drone attempting to approach the Embassies District in Riyadh, preventing any reported damage or casualties.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Sirens Heard At Turkey’s Incirlik Airbase Hosting US Troops
Sirens were heard early Friday at Incirlik Air Base in southern Turkey, a key NATO facility hosting US troops near the city of Adana, according to state news agency Anadolu. There was no immediate official comment on the incident. The alert comes four days after NATO air defences shot down a ballistic missile in Turkish airspace that had been fired from Iran, the second such interception within five days.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Trump Vows To ‘Destroy Terrorist Regime’ In Iran Amid Escalating War
US President Donald Trump said Washington would destroy what he called the “terrorist regime” in Iran through comprehensive military, economic and other measures. Trump also accused the Iranian regime of killing innocent people around the world for the past 47 years, escalating rhetoric amid the ongoing conflict.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Thailand Demands Apology From Iran After Ship Attack
Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has conveyed its “strongest protest” to Iran’s ambassador in Bangkok after a Thai cargo ship was struck and set ablaze in the Strait of Hormuz.
Deputy permanent secretary for foreign affairs Sirilak Niyom requested an apology from Iranian authorities and asked for clarification on the incident. Iranian ambassador Nassereddin Heidari expressed condolences and assured that Thailand’s protest would be conveyed to Tehran.
Officials said a search is continuing for three missing crew members. Twenty others were rescued without serious injuries but may require psychological support following the attack.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Pro-Iran Group Threatens French Interests In Iraq After Aircraft Carrier Arrival
A pro-Iranian group in Iraq warned that French interests in Iraq and across the region could be targeted after the arrival of a French aircraft carrier. The threat was issued by Ashab Alkahf on Telegram. The warning followed Emmanuel Macron confirming a French soldier was killed and several injured in Iraqi Kurdistan.
Iran Israel US war Updates: Fighter Jets Over Karaj; Blasts Hit Multiple Iranian Cities
Iran media reported fighter jet sounds over Karaj and explosions heard around Karaj/Shahriar, plus blasts in Qom, Hamadan, Tehran areas and near Kashan.
Iran vs US-Israel war LIVE: Blasts Heard, Smoke Seen Over Central Dubai
Explosions rattled buildings in Dubai and a large cloud of smoke hung over a central area of the Middle East financial hub on Friday, AFP correspondents said, reports AFP.
An AFP correspondent felt the building shake and heard a huge explosion.
Iran War Live: Explosions Shake Tehran As US-Israel Strikes Hit City, Iranian Media Reports
US and Israeli strikes hit parts of Tehran on Friday, with blasts so strong that homes shook, Iranian media reported. Fars said there were no immediate details on casualties or damage as assessments continued.
“The intensity of the explosions was such that residents of these areas reported their houses shaking. No further details have been provided about the extent of damage or possible casualties,” Iran’s Fars news agency reported.
Iran Israel US war Updates:Islamic Resistance Group Claims Attacking Second US KC‑135
Islamic Resistance in Iraq on Friday claimed it targeted another US KC‑135 aircraft in western Iraq, forcing the tanker to make an emergency landing after the attack. The group has intensified operations against American military assets. On Thursday, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group of Iran-backed armed factions, claimed responsibility for downing the first US military refuelling aircraft in western Iraq.The group said in a statement it had shot down the KC-135 aircraft “in defense of our country’s sovereignty and airspace”.
