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US-Israel vs Iran War Live News Updates: 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.
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.
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.
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”.
