Ceasefire Day 1: Trump Mulls Joint Venture With Iran To Collect Tolls In Hormuz, IRGC Threatens To Pull Out Of Peace Deal

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the “extraordinarily sensitive and complex negotiations” will be taking place behind closed doors over the course of the next two weeks.

West Asia War LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Iran's military projects were massively disrupted after being struck more than 2,000 times. “Many of their remaining leaders are paralyzed and no longer leave the country,” Leavitt said.

West Asia War LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the Iranians aim to use their expanded military capabilities as a shield around their country to continue achieving their ultimate goal of building nuclear bombs.

West Asia War LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says that the Iranians had initially put forward a 10-point plan that was fundamentally unserious, unacceptable, and completely discarded.

West Asia War LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Lebanon is not part of the Iran peace deal, as Israel continues to strike Hezbollah.  

West Asia War LIVE: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Hezbollah is not part of the ceasefire, and it will continue its attacks in Lebanon.

Netanyahu has also called an emergency security cabinet meeting on Iran ceasefire.

West Asia War LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US has achieved its objectives and prevented them from building the nuclear bomb.

“We have achieved our objectives and prevented them from building the nuclear bomb,” the press secretary said, adding, “We have had a successful victory.” 

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Washington is considering a “joint venture” with Iran to impose tolls on ships passing through Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE: Iran halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and warned that it could attack ships that have no clearance.

Iran had agreed to open the crucial maritime route after the ceasefire agreement with the United States of America.

As per Fars News Agency, oil tankers will not be permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz owing to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE: Air defenses have been activated in Tehran, Iranian media said. This comes after reports of ceasefire violations at several places.

West Asia War LIVE: Israel’s Foreign Ministry posed on X that Lebanon’s leadership had failed to act against Hezbollah or prevent attacks on Israel. It said that Lebanese authorities had not enforced commitments to demilitarise southern Lebanon and warned Israel would act to remove the threat if they do not.

West Asia War LIVE: Lebanon’s health ministry says at least 89 people have been killed and 700 wounded in Israel’s midday strikes in Beirut, after the ceasefire.

West Asia War LIVE: Israel carried out large-scale airstrikes in which it targeted several neighborhoods in Beirut, as well as southern and eastern Lebanon, inflicting a high number of casualties and causing significant material damage.

West Asia War LIVE: Senior Iranian official tells Al Jazeera it will 'punish' Israel for 'crime' it committed in Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE: Saudi Arabia said that it intercepted nine drones over the past few hours as the Gulf nation continues to deal with Iranian air attacks despite the announcement of a ceasefire in Iran.

West Asia War LIVE: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that President Trump chose mercy and spared Iran after the latter accepted the “ceasefire”.

West Asia War LIVE: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that the Americans were “locked and loaded” but Iran begged for a ceasefire at the last moment. 

"We were locked and loaded. They couldn't defend against it. President Trump had the power to cripple Iran's entire economy in minutes. But he chose mercy," he said.

West Asia War LIVE: President Donald Trump announced that there will be no enrichment of uranium, and the United States will dig up and remove all of the deeply buried Nuclear “Dust.”

“The United States will work closely with Iran, which we have determined has gone through what will be a very productive Regime Change! There will be no enrichment of Uranium, and the United States will, working with Iran, dig up and remove all of the deeply buried (B-2 Bombers) Nuclear “Dust.” It is now, and has been, under very exacting Satellite Surveillance (Space Force!). Nothing has been touched from the date of attack. We are, and will be, talking Tariff and Sanctions relief with Iran. Many of the 15 points have already been been agreed to. Thank you for your attention to this matter,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

West Asia War LIVE: US President Donald Trump said that any country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed.

“A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately tariffed, on any and all goods sold to the United States of America, 50%, effective immediately. There will be no exclusions or exemptions,” he warned.

West Asia War LIVE: Hezbollah said that if Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon after 14:00 Beirut time, it will cancel its commitment to the ceasefire

"If the Zionists do not stop attacks and withdraw from the south of the country by 14:00 Beirut time, we will cancel our commitment to the ceasefire!' it said in its latest statement.

West Asia War LIVE: “Our finger is on the trigger and we are ready to respond if the enemy makes any further miscalculations,” the Iranian Revolutionary Guard said. IRGC said that the “enemy is always deceiving, we do not trust its promises, and we will respond to any aggression at a higher level.”

West Asia War LIVE: While Iran had a provision of allowing both Tehran and Muscat to levy a transit fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman has contradicted its demand, saying that "No tolls can be imposed for crossing Hormuz."

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian state television said that in violation of the ceasefire, US-Israeli forces targeted the Lavan Oil Refinery on Lavan Island. “At present, safety and firefighting teams are working to extinguish the flames and secure the area,” Press TV posted on X.

West Asia War LIVE: In his first reaction after the ceasefire announced on Wednesday, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said that US-Iran ceasefire was the consequence of the martyrdom of “great martyred leader Khamenei”.

“The ceasefire, with the acceptance of the general principles desired by Iran, was the fruit of the blood of our great martyred leader Khamenei and the achievement of the presence of all the people on the scene,” he posted on X.

West Asia War LIVE: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the ceasefire between the US and Iran,  describing it as a “very good thing.”

“We expect, in the coming days and weeks, that it will be fully respected throughout the region and will allow negotiations to take place,” Macron said at the start of a meeting of top defence and security officials. However, he suggested Lebanon be included in the ceasefire truce.

“Our wish is to ensure that the ceasefire fully includes Lebanon,” he said.

Iran War LIVE: Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will lead Tehran’s delegation in talks with the United States in Islamabad on Friday, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance would head the American side, the report said.

 India has welcomed the announcement of a two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, describing it as a crucial step toward lasting peace in West Asia. In its first official statement, New Delhi reiterated that de‑escalation, dialogue, and diplomacy are the only sustainable path to end the ongoing conflict. 

West Asia War LIVE: Families displaced by the Israel-Hezbollah war scrambled to pack belongings in hopes of returning home after Pakistan said the Iran war ceasefire would include Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE: Several explosions were reported on Wednesday at a refinery on Lavan island after a ceasefire took effect.
 

West Asia War LIVE: In a major step toward normalizing national operations, the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) officially announced the reopening of the country’s airspace and all commercial airports effective immediately.

West Asia War LIVE: Three people, including two Emiratis and one Indian, were injured after debris from an air defence interception sparked fires at Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas complex, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said.

West Asia War LIVE: India will receive its first shipment of Iranian oil in seven years this week following the temporary easing of US sanctions on Iranian crude and refined products amid a deepening energy crisis in the wake of the conflict in West Asia, according to ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler on Wednesday.

West Asia War LIVE: Russia on Tuesday accused the United States and Israel of triggering the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, telling the UN Security Council that the disruption followed their military strikes on Iran.

West Asia War LIVE: Palestine ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, seemed to be taking a dig at the United States and Israel following the ceasefire announcement.

West Asia War LIVE: Following the ceasefire announcement, the Iranian Embassy in India hailed the decision, invoking a previous statement by its slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

West Asia War LIVE: The Indian Embassy in Iran issued an advisory for the nationals staying in the country, urging them to “expeditiously exit” Tehran in view of the recent developments.

West Asia War LIVE: In a statement carried by Tehran Times, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council urged citizens to stay united “until the details of victory are finalised”.

The development comes as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary halt to the military confrontation, after previously threatening a “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran failed to reach a deal.

West Asia War LIVE: Protesters stormed the Kuwaiti Consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra late Tuesday. Kuwait said in a statement it condemns the action by protesters opposed to the U.S. military’s use of numerous bases in Kuwait for launching attacks against Iran.

West Asia War LIVE: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the two-week ceasefire between the U.S., Iran and Israel.

“There has never been such a political disaster in our entire history. Israel was not even at the table when decisions were made concerning the core of our national security,” Lapid wrote in a Wednesday morning post on X.

West Asia War LIVE: Oman Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi said his country, which has long mediated between Iran and the U.S., will provide support to negotiations following the two-week ceasefire between the U.S., Israel and Iran.

Al-Busaidi said serious negotiations are required to establish a lasting regional peace.

“For now the world has stepped back from disaster,” he wrote on X. “But there’s no room for complacency.”

Andrii Sybiha, the Foreign Affairs Minister of Ukraine on Wednesday welcomed the temporary two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, claiming that "American decisiveness works". 

The Foreign Minister also called for "forcing" Russia into a ceasefire against his country.

West Asia War LIVE: New Zealand welcomes the announcements by the United States and Iran over the past few hours, said Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. 

"We welcome all efforts to bring an end to this conflict," he said, adding that his country will support all efforts to bring about a "lasting, durable end to this conflict."

West Asia War LIVE: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, calling it a "victory" for the United States.

West Asia War LIVE: Bahrain sounded its missile alert sirens Wednesday morning, hours after the U.S. and Iran say they reached a two-week ceasefire in the war for negotiations.

Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the warning.

West Asia War LIVE: Trump in a social media post declared the ceasefire agreement a “big day for World Peace” and that the U.S. “will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz.”

“There will be lots of positive action!” Trump predicted in his post.

West Asia War LIVE: U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reported.

The comments came shortly after President Trump announced he has agreed to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks as part of a ceasefire deal if Tehran completely reopens the vital Strait of Hormuz, after previously threatening a “whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran failed to reach a deal.

West Asia War LIVE: Shortly after the announcement of ceasefire with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump called it a “total and complete victory”, adding that Tehran’s uranium will be “perfectly taken care of”, AFP reported.

“Total and complete victory. 100 percent. No question about it,” Trump said in a brief telephone interview with the news agency.

West Asia War LIVE: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council warned that its forces remain on high alert, stating “our hands remain upon the trigger” despite agreeing to negotiations.

The statement emphasised that any “mistake” by the enemy would be met with full force, underlining that the ceasefire is fragile and contingent on continued compliance by all sides.

West Asia War LIVE: Israel has said it supports the US decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but clarified that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon. The statement from the Prime Minister’s Office stressed that any pause in operations is conditional on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting attacks across the region.

West Asia War LIVE: Under the two-week ceasefire framework, all vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz will be subject to a USD 2 million fee under a “controlled transit” system coordinated with the Iranian armed forces, according to a report by Reuters.

Notably, Iran’s Parliament approved a draft bill on Tuesday to formalize the toll. Iran’s revenue will go toward rebuilding the country following the U.S. and Israeli strikes, as per Associated Press.

West Asia War LIVE: As the clock inched closer to Trump’s proposed 8 p.m. deadline with no resolution in sight, U.S. Vice President JD Vance got roped into the conversation late Tuesday, according to an official from one of the mediating countries who was briefed on the matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity to share sensitive diplomatic discussions.

West Asia War LIVE: The official who spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations, said early Wednesday morning that Israel was still attacking Iran.

Moments earlier, the White House said Israel had agreed to the terms of the two-week US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Iran also kept up fire on Israel.

West Asia War LIVE: Iran in the Farsi-language version of its 10-point ceasefire plan included the phrase “acceptance of enrichment” for its nuclear program, something that was missing in English versions shared by Iranian diplomats to journalists.

It wasn’t immediately clear why that term was missing. However, Trump had said ending Iran’s nuclear program entirely was a key point of the war.

The Australian government says it “welcomes the agreement by the United States, Israel and Iran to a two-week ceasefire to negotiate a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East.”

Netanyahu says Israel backs US ceasefire with Iran but that deal doesn’t cover fighting against Hezbollah in Lebanon
 

West Asia War LIVE: In a statement Wednesday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said it supports Trump’s decision to suspend strikes against Iran for two weeks, but that it doesn’t include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the United States, Iran, and all their allies have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon. Pakistan has been a key negotiator in attempting to reach a diplomatic solution between the two warring parties.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed all its military units to stop firing after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire with the United States. But, at the same time, Tehran made it clear that this is not the end of the war.

White House on Tuesday night did not answer messages on why the president described Iran’s 10-point peace plan as “workable.”

Among the points communicated by Tehran were an easing of U.S. sanctions on Iran and “the withdrawal of United States combat forces from all bases and points of deployment within the region.”

Iran's Supreme National Security Council claimed "historic victory" after US President Donald Trump suspended the "bombing and attack" campaign on Iran and agreed to a two-week double-sided ceasefire. 

According to Press TV, the Supreme National Security Council claimed that nearly all of Iran's objectives of the war have been achieved.

West Asia War LIVE: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, and invited their delegation to Islamabad on Friday, April 10, to negotiate a permanent deal. 

"With the greatest humility, I am pleased to announce that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America, along with their allies, have agreed to an immediate ceasefire everywhere, including Lebanon and elsewhere, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY," Pakistan PM said in a post on X.

West Asia War LIVE: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted the Islamic Republic's response on X and said Iran would cease its military operations if it is was not attacked.
 

The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, closed on Tuesday for the second time owing to alerts. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a move that all but guarantees a final military showdown, Russia and China exercised their veto power at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to block a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The vote occurred just hours before President Trump’s 8:00 PM ET deadline, after which he has threatened the "total decimation" of Iran’s civilian infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio leveled sharp accusations against Tehran on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, characterizing Iran’s ongoing blockade and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz as state-sponsored terrorism. Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Rubio emphasized that the disruption of global trade through the vital waterway is a violation of all international norms.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: With the 8:00 PM ET deadline on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, fast approaching, the halls of the U.S. Capitol remain largely empty. Congress is currently in the second week of its spring recess, leaving lawmakers to respond from their home districts as President Trump threatens the "total decimation" of Iranian infrastructure and civilization.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the U.S. Embassy in Manama issued a critical security alert, directing all U.S. government employees to shelter in place and recommending that all American citizens in Bahrain do the same. This directive follows a similar order issued by the embassy on February 28 at the onset of the conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: For the second consecutive day, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, renowned Iranian composer and virtuoso Ali Ghamsari performed outside the Damavand Power Plant east of Tehran. Seated on a traditional mat with his tar (a Persian long-necked lute), Ghamsari’s performance of "Vatan" (Homeland) has become a viral symbol of cultural resistance against the threat of strikes on Iran’s civilian infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that it has launched the 99th wave of Operation True Promise IV. Under the code phrase "Ya Fatima al-Zahra (PBUH)," the combined assault marks a massive escalation in retaliation for recent strikes on Iranian petrochemical plants in Asaluyeh.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Following a series of devastating precision strikes, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took to social media on Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026, to reaffirm Israel's commitment to dismantling the Iranian government's military infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a definitive escalation on Tuesday evening, April 7, 2026, Iran officially announced the total suspension of all diplomatic and indirect channels of communication with the United States. The move, reported by major regional outlets including Republic, signals a complete breakdown of the mediation efforts led by Pakistan, Turkey, and Oman.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: As the clock ticks toward President Trump’s 8:00 p.m. ET deadline tonight, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a massive civilian mobilization is underway across the Islamic Republic. Following a directive from the Ministry of Sports and Youth, thousands of Iranians have begun forming "human chains" around critical infrastructure, including power plants, bridges, and dams, in a desperate attempt to deter a promised "total" aerial assault.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Lebanese Health Ministry reported on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that the death toll from the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has surpassed 1,530 people. The figures highlight a deepening humanitarian crisis as the regional war, now in its 40th day, continues to escalate across multiple fronts.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Public Relations Office of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that its air defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed multiple incoming projectiles over northern Iran. According to the statement, five Tomahawk land-attack missiles and one additional cruise missile were downed in the skies of Qazvin province.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a stunning reversal for one of the MAGA movement's former stalwarts, former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene joined a growing chorus of lawmakers on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump. Greene’s move follows the President’s recent "civilization" ultimatum, in which he threatened that "a whole civilization will die tonight" if Iran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8:00 PM ET.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Reports from Tuesday, April 7, 2026, indicate that hundreds of Iranian civilians have formed a massive human chain across the iconic White Bridge (Pol-e Sefid) in Ahvaz, southern Iran. This act of civil defense comes as the 8:00 PM ET deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump looms, with threats to "decimate" Iran’s critical infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a defiant response to President Trump’s "civilization" ultimatum, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that it has frozen all indirect diplomatic channels and is preparing a massive military escalation. The statement, issued by the IRGC Aerospace Force, signals a total breakdown of the mediation efforts led by Pakistan and Turkey just hours before the 8:00 PM ET deadline.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially confirmed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted a series of precision strikes against Iran's transportation network. The operation, which targeted bridges and railways, marks a strategic shift toward crippling the internal logistics of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Pakistani military issued a strong statement on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, voicing its full support for ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East conflict. However, the top brass also issued a stern warning that continued Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia—specifically targeting its energy heartland—threaten to dismantle the fragile mediation process.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A senior U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, clarified on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that the overnight American airstrikes on Kharg Island did not target Iran's critical oil export infrastructure. The statement seeks to reconcile reports of "massive explosions" on the island with the Trump administration's stated strategy of holding energy assets as a final bargaining chip.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a rare diplomatic breakthrough amidst the escalating regional conflict, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that two French citizens held in Iran for over three years have been allowed to leave the country. Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris are currently en route to France after being released from Iranian custody and spending several days sheltered within French diplomatic premises in Tehran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: U.S. Vice President JD Vance confirmed on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that American forces conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub. Speaking at a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest, Vance clarified that the operation was surgical in nature, focusing exclusively on military assets rather than the island’s energy infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A series of projectiles from an airstrike hit critical electrical infrastructure in Karaj, the capital of Iran’s Alborz province, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. According to Reuters, citing the Iranian news outlet Nournews, the strikes targeted and successfully disrupted high-voltage transmission lines, plunging parts of the city into darkness.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In an escalating war of words and missiles, President Donald Trump issued a chilling final ultimatum on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, warning that Iran faces total societal collapse if it does not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his 8:00 PM ET deadline tonight. Trump shared the information during a series of aggressive Truth Social posts.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: At least 18 people, including two children, were killed in a series of airstrikes targeting residential areas in Iran’s northern Alborz province on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. According to the official IRNA news agency and local officials, the strikes hit homes and shelters in the region, which lies just west of Tehran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian authorities reported on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, that a series of targeted airstrikes has disabled key bridges and transportation hubs across the country. The strikes mark a shift toward the systematic destruction of Iran’s internal logistics and communication lines as the regional war enters its 40th day.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Dr. Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued a blunt and multifaceted statement on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, addressing the collapsing security in the Persian Gulf. As the regional war enters its 40th day, Doha is distancing itself from its traditional role as a neutral mediator, citing direct Iranian aggression.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Reports from Tuesday, April 7, 2026, indicate that Kharg Island, the primary terminal handling roughly 90% of Iran’s oil exports, has been subjected to a devastating series of airstrikes. This escalation follows weeks of tension and a direct ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A violent gunbattle erupted outside the building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals—identified as the attackers—and left two Turkish police officers wounded.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A container ship navigating the Persian Gulf was struck by a projectile on Tuesday, causing damage to the vessel's hull, according to reports from the British military. The incident occurred in international waters approximately 25 nautical miles south of Iran’s Kish Island. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center confirmed that the strike resulted in damage above the waterline. Despite the impact, the agency reported that all crew members are safe and accounted for, and there has been no reported environmental damage or pollution.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s Paramilitary Revolutionary Guard warned on Tuesday that if US President Donald Trump carries out his threat to attack power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz doesn’t open, it would “deprive the US and its allies of the region’s oil and gas for years." The statement was carried out by multiple Iranian media outlets.

In a new threat to the Gulf Arab States, it said, “We have exercised great restraint and had considerations in choosing retaliatory targets, but from now on all these considerations have been removed,” it further read.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Gunfire was heard just outside the Israeli consulate as Turkish security forces took down three attackers, in which two were killed and one suffered serious injuries. At least two Turkish police officers were injured in the incident.

Turkish Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek said, “Upon the reports of gunfire sounds in the vicinity of the Israeli Consulate located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has immediately initiated an investigation. Within the scope of the investigation, one deputy chief public prosecutor and two public prosecutors have been assigned; our public prosecutors have promptly arrived at the scene and begun examinations. Under the coordination of our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, in collaboration with relevant law enforcement units, the work is ongoing for the purpose of fully elucidating the incident, and the investigation is being conducted meticulously and in a multifaceted manner.”

West Asia War LIVE Updates: At least four major airports in northern Italy have introduced emergency jet fuel restrictions as the global aviation industry begins to feel the physical impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure. The rationing, announced by supplier Air BP Italia, is currently in effect and scheduled to last until at least April 9, 2026. The affected airports—Milan Linate, Bologna, Venice Marco Polo, and Treviso—are facing critical supply gaps due to the disruption of kerosene deliveries from the Persian Gulf.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Lebanese armed group claims to have attacked Shlomi and Even Menachem with rocket barrages and targeted Israeli helicopters with missiles, forcing them to withdraw from Lebanese airspace.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US-Israeli air attacks in Alborz province reportedly killed 18, including two children, and injured 24, according to Iranian state-linked Fars news agency's deputy governor confirmation.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Police Chief announced the arrest of 85 individuals linked to a network across 25 provinces, accused of gathering and transmitting sensitive location data for potential strikes by the US and Israel. Authorities seized specialized electronics, Starlink devices, weapons, and ammunition.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: As the deadline approaches for Trump's ultimatum to Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iranians' readiness to sacrifice lives for their country. In a post on X, he stated that over 14 million Iranians have declared their willingness to defend Iran, affirming his own commitment to being a sacrificer for the nation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Iranian Red Crescent reports that US-Israeli air attacks struck 17 civilian areas today, condemning these actions as unjustifiable and a violation of international humanitarian law. Iranian media claims at least 15 fatalities resulted from the overnight strikes.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state media reported an air attack on Khorramabad Airport with no casualties. A provincial official confirmed the strike targeted Shahid Ashrafi Esfahan Airport, and US-Israeli attacks damaged communications infrastructure, causing telecom outages.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IDF has released footage showing precise strikes on over 130 Iranian air defense systems, highlighting ongoing efforts to dismantle the Iranian terror regime's capabilities under IDF intelligence direction.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: At least 15 airstrikes hit Tehran and Qom, targeting residential areas and government officials. Locations near Parchin military base were also affected. Iranian state TV confirmed the strikes, promising further details later.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: According to local media, at least 15 people died in US-Israeli strikes across Iran. Six bodies were recovered in Pardis, while nine fatalities occurred in an Israeli airstrike on a residential area of Shahriar, near Tehran.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli air attack on Shahriar, Tehran province, kills nine and injures 15, according to Mehr news agency, citing the deputy governor’s report.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IDF targeted a petrochemical facility in Shiraz, critical for producing nitric acid for explosives, and struck a ballistic missile array site in northwestern Iran, degrading the Iranian regime's military capabilities.

 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military claims to have killed more Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon during a ground invasion, stating they belonged to an antitank missile unit inside a mosque. Hezbollah has not confirmed or denied the reported deaths.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Lebanese group claimed responsibility for launching rocket attacks on Kiryat Shmona, Metula, and Kfar Yuval in northern Israel, additionally targeting an Israeli army force near the Khiam detention center in southern Lebanon.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli army cautioned Iranians about train travel until 9pm local time, stating that their presence near trains poses a danger to their safety.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The King Fahd Causeway connecting Saudi Arabia and Bahrain is indefinitely closed due to threats of Iranian attacks. This precaution follows escalating tensions, with Trump warning of strikes against Iran unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: President Trump demanded that the journalist revealing the rescue of an airman in Iran disclose their source, threatening jail if they refused. His comments at a press conference marked a heightened attack on the press amid complaints about negative media coverage of U.S.-Israeli operations.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A report by Joseph Webster and Ginger Matchett, published by the Atlantic Council, serves as a stark warning against the "power plant day" strategy currently being weighed by the US administration. The authors argued that targeting civilian infrastructure is not only strategically ineffective but also humanitarianly and geopolitically disastrous. Webster and Matchett point out that the Iranian military does not rely on the national civilian power grid for its core operations.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Axios reported that President Trump may delay action on Iran if he anticipates a deal, as stated by a senior official. However, a defense official expressed skepticism about an extension. Trump emphasized the urgency for Iran to reach an agreement by Tuesday evening.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian musician Ali Ghamsari performed a traditional tar recital at the Damavand power plant in response to US threats against Iran's energy infrastructure. The video captures his artistry, emphasizing Persian classical music amid rising geopolitical tensions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: One of seven stranded Malaysian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz has been permitted to pass after diplomatic talks led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Malaysia stressed the importance of safe sea routes and ongoing dialogue for regional peace.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is undergoing treatment in Qom for a severe medical condition, reportedly unconscious. This news, derived from a diplomatic memo based on shared US and Israeli intelligence with Gulf allies, indicates Khamenei cannot participate in regime decision-making.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Hezbollah announced via social media that it launched rockets at Metula and Kfar Yuval in northern Israel, while the Israeli military's civil protection unit issued warnings and later declared the threat has passed.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel's military attacked Iran's South Pars petrochemical plant, targeting key infrastructure. Defence Minister Israel Katz described it as a "powerful strike," stating there'd be "no immunity" for Iran as tensions escalate.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Global stocks fluctuated on Tuesday as oil prices hovered near $110 per barrel amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and a pending deadline for a deal. The U.S.-Israel conflict involving Iran escalated, impacting the Strait of Hormuz and raising inflation concerns. Investors remained cautious as talks showed no progress.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US Central Command (CENTCOM) has attacked over 13,000 Iranian targets, damaging or destroying more than 155 vessels. Operation Epic Fury involves US nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, F-35 jets, and B-52 bombers in these military operations.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: House Democrat Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.) announced Monday plans to introduce impeachment articles against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for his handling of U.S. operations in Iran. She cited his "reckless endangerment" of servicemembers and violations of his oath and duties to the Constitution as justification.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Bahrain has activated sirens due to incoming fire, urging residents to remain calm and seek safe locations. The country, a US ally, has faced missile and drone attacks from Iran since the conflict started in February.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE air defences are intercepting missiles and drones from Iran, actively engaging with threats, according to a statement from the country’s Defence Ministry on X.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Deputy Minister for Youth Affairs announced a nationwide event where young people will form human chains around power plants. The initiative, named "Iran's Youth Human Chain for a Bright Future," aims to show solidarity, support the armed forces, and protest perceived war crimes.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A top Iranian adviser warned Trump has "about 20 hours" to surrender or face dire consequences, asserting Iran has won the war and will not back down. Deadline set for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military reports completing air strikes on infrastructure in Tehran, while intercepting Iranian missile fire and issuing directives for individuals in certain areas to seek shelter.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Explosions were reported in Tehran, likely near Mehrabad International Airport. Fars news agency has also confirmed explosions in Karaj, a suburb west of the capital, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent Mohamed Vall.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The UN Security Council will vote on a diluted resolution regarding Iran's threat to the Strait of Hormuz. It demands Iran cease attacks on vessels but refrains from authorizing force, encouraging states to coordinate defensive efforts to ensure navigation safety instead.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Donald Trump warned that Iran's bridges and power plants will be destroyed within 4 hours if they don't reach a deal with the US by Tuesday's 8 pm deadline. "Every bridge in Iran will be decimated, every power plant will be burning, exploding, and never used again," Trump said, refusing to rule out civilian targets.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump shows no concern over potential war crimes, threatening to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants if they don't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening. "I'm not worried about it," Trump said, adding, "I hope I don't have to do it". 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian civilians are willing to endure bombing to achieve freedom, citing intercepted communications where they allegedly said, "Please keep bombing. Do it." Trump claims these civilians are urging the US to continue strikes despite bombs exploding near their homes. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A US A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft was hit by enemy fire while supporting a rescue mission for a downed F-15 fighter jet pilot in Iran. The A-10 pilot continued fighting, flew the damaged plane into friendly territory, and ejected safely. The pilot is now safe and unharmed, according to Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Responding to the rescue operation leak incident, warning to jail the person, US President Donald Trump said, “As you probably know, we didn't talk about the first one for an hour. Then somebody leaked something, which we'll hopefully find the leaker.”

"It became a much more difficult operation because a leaker leaked that we have one, we've rescued one, but there's another one out there that we're trying to get...The person who did the story will go to jail if he doesn't say, and that doesn't last long...They put that man at great risk, and they put the hundreds of people who went in looking for him," Trump added. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The downed officer followed protocol, moving away from the crash site to avoid capture. Trump said the officer, who was bleeding heavily, managed to climb rugged terrain and contact US forces, triggering a large-scale rescue operation that used deception to mislead Iranian forces. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: On assistance received in search of the US airmen, ejected over Iran, President Donald Trump said, "We were helped by a lot of people, a lot of great people. It was an honour to be involved with it. It's very historic. This is a rescue that's very historic."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump described a daring rescue mission where 21 aircraft were deployed to search for two airmen who ejected over Iran. He said that the aircraft faced intense enemy fire, and one US helicopter was hit with multiple bullets. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: On the successful rescue of a US pilot, President Donald Trump said, “We are here today to celebrate the success of one of the largest, most complex, most harrowing combat searches ever attempted by the military...You send in 200 men to pick up one and it's something that's usually not attempted as much as you want to attempt.”

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump warns that the entire territory of Iran can be taken out by the US military in one night. 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on Telegram Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said “assassinations will not affect our armed forces, and Iran will remain united.”
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A regional official involved in ongoing ceasefire negotiations stated Monday that diplomatic efforts have not collapsed, despite the approach of a U.S.-imposed deadline. Speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, the official confirmed that mediators remain in active communication with both sides to prevent further escalation.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Monday that a recent strike on an Iranian petrochemical facility is a key component of a systematic campaign to dismantle the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' financial infrastructure. In a videotaped address, Netanyahu characterized the sector as the Guard’s "money machine," asserting that Israel is simultaneously "destroying factories, eliminating activists, and continuing to eliminate senior figures."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian police announced Monday that 235 individuals described as elements affiliated with the United States and Israel have been identified and arrested in western Tehran. According to a statement from the Law Enforcement Command of Western Tehran Province, 93 of those detained have already been sentenced to prison by court rulings. Authorities alleged that the suspects were part of an organized effort to destabilize the country by coordinating anti-state activities and riots. The police command further claimed the individuals were involved in disseminating pro-Western propaganda and sending visual documentation of unrest to the "Iran International" television channel, which Tehran classifies as a terrorist entity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Wall Street opened with cautious, mixed movements on Monday as investors monitored diplomatic efforts to avert a U.S. military strike on Iranian infrastructure. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% in early trading, attempting to build on its first winning week in over a month, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 107 points and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4%. Global oil prices remained unsettled as mediators worked to broker a ceasefire before President Trump’s deadline to target Iranian power plants expires.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), issued an urgent appeal Monday calling for an immediate halt to the destruction of essential civilian infrastructure in the Iran war. In a formal statement, Spoljaric highlighted the devastating impact on hospitals, schools, power plants, and water systems across the Middle East. The ICRC chief expressed particular alarm regarding potential threats to nuclear facilities, warning that any military miscalculation could result in catastrophic, "irreversible consequences for generations to come."

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei confirmed Monday that Iran is actively exchanging messages with international mediators but rejected the use of pressure tactics in diplomatic channels. While acknowledging the ongoing outreach, Baghaei told journalists in Tehran that "negotiations are entirely incompatible with ultimatums, crimes and threats of war crimes."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Loud booms and the sounds of active air defense systems echoed across Jerusalem and its surrounding areas on Monday, April 6, 2026. The sounds of interceptions follow an official announcement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that Iran has launched another major wave of missiles toward the country.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on Monday, April 6, 2026, expressing "deep sorrow" following the recovery of four bodies from a residential building in Haifa. The victims were killed during a direct hit by an Iranian ballistic missile during a heavy barrage on Sunday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a fierce condemnation on Monday, April 6, 2026, after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran. Frequently referred to as the "MIT of Iran" due to its prestige in engineering and physical sciences, the university is the latest academic institution hit in the expanding conflict.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday, April 6, 2026, that search and rescue teams have recovered the bodies of four individuals from the rubble of a residential building in Haifa. The recovery follows a direct hit by an Iranian ballistic missile during a massive barrage on Sunday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military announced on Monday, April 6, 2026, that it has killed the leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s (IRGC) elite undercover unit within the expeditionary Quds Force. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), confirmed the death of Asghar Bakeri during a briefing to reporters.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A targeted Israeli missile strike on the Christian mountain town of Ain Saadeh, east of Beirut, killed a prominent anti-Hezbollah politician and his wife on Monday, April 6, 2026. The strike has sent shockwaves through Lebanon’s Christian community and intensified political tensions within the country. The victims were identified as Pierre Mouawad, an official in the Lebanese Forces (a Christian political party staunchly opposed to Hezbollah), and his wife, Flavia Mouawad. A third woman was also killed in the blast.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued an urgent warning on Monday, April 6, 2026, confirming that recent airstrikes occurred dangerously close to the Bushehr nuclear power plant. One strike reportedly landed just 75 meters (82 yards) from the facility’s perimeter fence. While the strike did not result in a direct hit on the reactor, the proximity has escalated international fears of a radiological disaster.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed on Monday, April 6, 2026, that the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has successfully struck what he described as Iran’s "largest petrochemical facility." The announcement follows a wave of explosions reported at the South Pars petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian state media reported on Monday, April 6, 2026, that several facilities at the South Pars natural gas field—the world’s largest gas field—have been targeted in a series of fresh strikes. The field, located in the Persian Gulf and jointly operated with Qatar, is a critical energy lifeline for Iran's domestic power grid and industrial sectors.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The naval command of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a definitive statement on Monday, April 6, 2026, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz will "never return to its previous state," specifically for the United States and Israel. The announcement, shared via state media and social platforms, signals Tehran’s intent to permanently alter the maritime rules of the strategic waterway.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran claimed on Monday, April 6, 2026, that the U.S. used the pretext of a pilot rescue to land forces in southern Isfahan—an area that is far from where the pilot was reportedly missing in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province. Tehran suggested the true goal was to “steal enriched uranium”.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Iranian consulate in Mumbai issued an official statement rejecting US demands, with the foreign ministry spokesperson stating that the US 15-point proposal is "excessively demanding".

The statement delivered by Ismail Baghaei, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, also noted that the possibility of the "pilot rescue in Isfahan" being a deceptive operation aimed at seizing Iran's enriched uranium cannot be ignored.  

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s Tasnim news agency reports a US-Israeli air strike in Tehran’s Baharestan district has killed 15 and injured many. Four residential units were destroyed, causing significant damage to over 40 houses and vehicles.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IDF eliminated Kamil Melhem, the artillery commander of the “Imam Hussein” Division, and dismantled its fire-control headquarters. This strike by the Israeli Air Force also involved additional terrorists. Melhem was instrumental in directing artillery attacks, weapons procurement, and enhancing the ‘axis of resistance’ against Israel.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s ongoing internet blackout has now stretched beyond 888 hours (over 38 days), marking the longest nationwide shutdown ever recorded. According to NetBlocks, the country remains technically connected but has deliberately cut itself off from the global internet, relying instead on a controlled national network.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Atomic Energy Chief, Mohammad Eslami, criticized the UN nuclear watchdog for inaction, claiming it encourages aggression against nuclear facilities. He highlighted recent attacks on the Bushehr power plant, warning of severe consequences and labeling such actions a breach of international law.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced a drone attack on US forces on Kuwait's Bubiyan island, targeting satellite equipment and munitions. The US forces had relocated from Arifjan camp due to previous strikes. Six injuries occurred from debris in northern Kuwait following the attack.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military has ordered evacuations in seven neighborhoods of southern Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. Spokesman Avichay Adraee confirmed ongoing attacks, while reports indicate the presence of Israeli jets overhead in the area.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani emphasized resolving Middle Eastern conflicts peacefully, warning of severe repercussions from military escalation. In a call with Spanish FM Jose Manuel Albares, both affirmed the need to halt Iran's aggression and return to negotiations.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Senior Iranian official states Tehran rejects deadlines and pressure for decisions, will not reopen Strait of Hormuz for a temporary ceasefire, and believes U.S. is unprepared for a permanent ceasefire.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Satellite images reveal 28 craters in Iran's Esfahan province, near the rescue site of a downed US airman, approximately 20 km from an airstrip where US forces destroyed their damaged aircraft to hinder Iranian access.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could start on Monday, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A two-tier approach for a ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement has been proposed by Pakistan. This comes after President Trump issued a threat to Iran. Despite the proposed ceasefire, Iran indicated it would not reopen the Strait as part of any temporary resolution. Pakistan's Army Chief has been in continuous communication with U.S. officials regarding this plan.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IRGC announced the death of Major General Majid Khademi, its intelligence chief, in a U.S-Israeli attack. The statement highlighted his nearly fifty years of dedicated service to the revolution and Iran's security, noting his significant achievements in intelligence and countering foreign threats that will guide future efforts in national security.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iraqi paramilitary forces report simultaneous US-Israeli attacks on the 25th Brigade's intelligence headquarters in Nineveh and the 52nd Brigade in Salah al-Din, with no immediate casualty information provided.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The India flagged vessel Green Asha has successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, official sources told ANI on Monday. This marks the eighth India-flagged vessel carrying LPG to transit the Strait since 28 February when the war began, as per the sources.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran executed Ali Fahim for allegedly attacking a military base during January protests. Amnesty International reported torture and unfair trials for Fahim and others. Details of his execution date remain unclear, highlighting concerns over human rights violations.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Death toll from recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran rises to 34. 23 killed in Tehran province including six children, five killed in Qom and six in Bandar-e Lengeh.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli media reports an attack triggered alarms in southern Israel, including Beersheba, but was successfully intercepted with no reported casualties. Iranian attacks continue this morning.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iranian-backed Iraqi group Kataib Hezbollah has warned of attacks on energy facilities if any attempts to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz are made, Press TV reported. According to the Iranian state broadcaster, Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, the Secretary-General of Kata'ib Hezbollah, said, "The enemies should be aware that any attempt to forcibly reopen the Strait of Hormuz will result in the complete destruction of every oil and gas platform or facility".
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Fujairah authorities are addressing a drone attack from Iran on Du's building; no injuries reported, says WAM news agency.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Saudi Ministry of Defence reports that the drones were intercepted in the last few hours, but did not provide further details.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran’s former foreign minister Javad Zarif criticized Trump’s ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, citing past aggression and war crimes such as the Minab school attack. He warned Trump’s threats could lead to further accountability and noted his own reprimand for promoting peace in a Foreign Affairs article.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Iranian Navy has said that the Strait of Hormuz had undergone irreversible changes and would not revert to its previous status, especially for the country's adversaries- US and Israel, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported on Sunday.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A Ghanaian national in Abu Dhabi suffered moderate injuries from falling shrapnel at Rinn Systems Company in Musaffah, following an air defense interception; officials advise against spreading unverified information.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Emirate's air defense is countering a missile threat; authorities advise staying safe and following official updates from the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Strikes across Iran, particularly in Ahvaz, Bandar Lengeh, Karaj, and Shiraz, resulted in at least six deaths and 17 injuries, according to local media reports.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Israeli military has completed strikes on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, following reports of multiple deadly attacks in the capital. At least four people died in eastern Tehran, with 13 casualties reported in Baharestan County.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait's army reports confrontation with “hostile missile and drone attacks.” Sounds of explosions are from air defense systems intercepting threats. Citizens are urged to follow security and safety instructions from relevant authorities.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The UAE on Monday expressed its support to Bahrain in urging the Security Council to take action on the Strait of Hormuz. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized that this is no longer a regional issue-it is a direct threat to global stability.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Two people were found dead under rubble in Haifa, Israel, following an Iranian missile strike on a residential building. The rescue mission continues for two others trapped. One man is seriously injured, while three, including a baby, suffered minor injuries.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: An airstrike on a residential building near Eslamshar, southwest of Tehran, killed at least 13 people, according to Iranian media. The reason for the strike remains unclear, and neither Israel nor the U.S. claimed responsibility.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X Pahlavi said, The Velayat-e Faqih dictatorship is near collapse due to decades of war and crimes. Your destructive policies have endangered Iran's economic infrastructure, crucial for reconstruction. The regime is failing, and you must choose a responsible exit rather than a scorched earth. For Iran's future, cease your militarism, preserve the nation's resources, and relinquish your power.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A free medical camp was organised by 'Shifa-e-Insaniyat' at Karbala Dayanatuddaulah in Saadatganj, Lucknow, in the memory of Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A team comprising 10 MBBS and MD doctors participated in the medical camp, examining patients on the spot and distributing free medicines.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Direct airstrike destroyed Red Crescent Rescue Vehicle in Southern Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported. A rescue vehicle belonging to the Iranian Red Crescent Society was completely destroyed in a US-Israeli airstrike in Sepidan, Southern Iran. The incident occurred around 5:00am on Sunday, when Red Crescent rescue teams from Sepidan were dispatched for a rescue operation, as per IRIB.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The leader of Kataib Hezbollah, Abu Hussein Al-Hamidawi, warned of attacks on oil and gas facilities if the US forcibly opens the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that US power plants in the region are also legitimate targets. He emphasized that security must be established for all, or none will have security.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are in talks to establish a 45-day ceasefire that may lead to a permanent war resolution. A two-phased agreement is being discussed: the first phase involves the ceasefire, while the second phase focuses on concluding the war. The ceasefire could be extended if necessary. President Trump set a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening.

 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Russia and Saudi Arabia will provide more than 60 per cent of the total production increments scheduled for May 2026, leading a collective move by eight OPEC+ nations to adjust voluntary output levels. According to an Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries press release, the participating countries decided to implement a total production adjustment of 206 thousand barrels per day (kbd). The decision followed a virtual meeting of Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, held on April 5 to review global market conditions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi as the tensions between the US and Iran continue to escalate. Both leaders discussed bilateral relations and the tensions in West Asia. In a post on X, S Jaishankar said, "Received a call from the Foreign Minister of Iran. Discussed the present situation".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US, Israeli airstrikes early Monday hit Tehran's Sharif University of Technology, causing damage to buildings and a nearby natural gas distribution site. With the university empty due to online classes amid the war, it’s unclear what was targeted. The university has faced sanctions for military connections, especially regarding Iran's ballistic missile program managed by the Revolutionary Guard.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Defence Ministry of the United Arab Emirates said that the country's air defence systems are "actively engaging" with missiles and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). In a statement, the ministry urged the public to remain calm and abide by the security instructions.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader warned that key maritime chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted if the U.S. and Israel escalate tensions. Ali Akbar Velayati noted that a misstep could disrupt global energy flows. He emphasized the Bab al-Mandeb Strait's strategic importance and criticized the U.S. for failing to understand the geography of power.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump says he will hold a press conference on Monday at 1 p.m. Eastern time at the White House to discuss the rescue of two US airmen whose plane was shot down in Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli army reports intercepting missile salvo from Iran; defensive systems activated and mobile phone alerts have been issued.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: In Qom, Iran, at least five people were killed in a US-Israeli strike on a residential building, with ongoing rescue efforts to clear the debris, as reported by a local official.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli attacks on Beirut’s Jnah and Ain Saadeh have resulted in eight fatalities and 55 injuries. Jnah's strike killed five, including a 15-year-old girl, while Ain Saadeh's attack claimed three, all women. Since March 2, 1,461 deaths and 4,430 injuries have been reported.
 

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei warned the US that Iran would respond "in kind" to any attack on its infrastructure. He emphasized that armed forces would target US-related infrastructure if provoked.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran has rejected Donald Trump's 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, demanding compensation for war damages and asserting control over the vital waterway, escalating tensions between the two nations.