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US Iran News LIVE updates: Rescuers rush to the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle along the highway leading to Beirut International airport on March 4, 2026.
US Iran News LIVE updates: Iran reported fresh wave of strikes beginning around midnight. Loud explosions were heard in eastern Tehran, with shockwaves felt across parts of the capital, though the exact targets were not immediately clear. Overnight strikes were also reported in the Kurdish cities of Sanandaj, Saqqez and Bukan. Iranian authorities say more than 150 cities across the country have been attacked since Saturday.
Meanwhile, the IRGC said it has launched a 19th wave of retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the region, AL Jazeera reported.
Iran launched a new round of missiles toward Israel on Thursday, according to the Israeli military and Iranian state media, triggering air raid alerts in several areas including Tel Aviv. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
The Israeli military said the launches came after a lull of more than seven hours in attacks.
“The Israeli Air Force has identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the military said, adding that air defence systems were operating to intercept the threat.
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB also confirmed the missile launches.
Trump on Iran: It is ‘out of control’
US President Donald Trump described Iran as a country “out of control,” saying the pre-emptive strikes were carried out to prevent Tehran from attacking Israel first. He said Washington was now in a strong position against Iran, adding that those who try to become leaders in the country “end up being dead.”
The United States also said it had destroyed more than 20 Iranian vessels, including one of Tehran’s top submarines, in the ongoing strikes. Leavitt confirmed the development during a press briefing on Wednesday.
Iran on US and Israel attacks
Iranian state media reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed in Israeli and US strikes that began last weekend. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family and several senior Iranian leaders were also killed in the joint attacks after efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran collapsed.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran had sought diplomacy to avoid war but had been forced to defend itself following what he called “American-Zionist military aggression.” Speaking to leaders of neighbouring Gulf countries, he said Iran respected their sovereignty and believed regional security should be achieved through collective efforts.
Khamenei’s successor to be ‘identified’ soon
Meanwhile, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts said the process of selecting a new supreme leader to replace Khamenei was nearing completion.
“The Supreme Leader will be identified at the closest opportunity. We are close to a conclusion, however the situation in the country is a war situation,” Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami told state television.
Iranians were expected to begin paying their respects to Khamenei from 10 pm on Wednesday at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Musallah, where a public mourning ceremony will allow citizens to bid farewell to the late leader. Authorities said additional mourning events would follow in the coming days.
Over 40 missiles launched at US, Israeli targets: Iran
Amid the escalating conflict, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had launched around 40 missiles at US and Israeli targets on the fifth day of the war. In a statement broadcast on state television, the Guards said the “17th wave of Operation Honest Promise 4” had been carried out by its aerospace forces, though no further details were provided.
The conflict also expanded into Lebanon. An Israeli air strike targeted Hezbollah’s stronghold in south Beirut early Thursday after Israel warned residents to evacuate.
Two other Israeli strikes on vehicles along Beirut’s airport highway killed three people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Officials said at least 72 people had been killed and more than 83,000 displaced since the latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began.
Historic gains in the war: Israel
Israel said it and the United States had made “historic gains” in the war against Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the latest strike was necessary because Iran was rebuilding its atomic bomb programme using “new underground bunkers.”
Turkey said NATO air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran that was heading toward Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria. Officials did not specify the missile’s intended target. Iran has been striking locations across the region in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks on its territory.
‘We are doing well’: Trump on the US-Iran war
Trump praised the campaign, saying Iranian leaders were being eliminated and vowing to continue military operations. “We’re doing well on the war front, to put it mildly,” he said while addressing technology executives.
Spain rejected a White House claim that it had agreed to allow US operations against Iran to use Spanish bases. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Madrid’s position on the war and on the use of its bases “has not changed at all.”
The White House said Trump was considering what role the United States might play in Iran after the military campaign ends. Leavitt said the issue was being discussed with the president’s advisers and national security team.
Heightened tensions in the US-Israel-Iran war
Tensions spread further across the region. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani accused Iran of trying to drag neighbouring countries into the conflict during a call with Tehran’s foreign minister. Turkey also summoned the Iranian ambassador after a missile believed to be targeting a base in Cyprus landed inside Turkish territory.
Global shipping disruptions deepened as Danish shipping giant Maersk suspended new bookings in the Gulf following a risk assessment. The company had already halted routes through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments, with several other shipping companies taking similar measures.
The Omani navy said it rescued 24 crew members from a container ship struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces later claimed they had taken “complete control” of the strait, a day after Trump said the US Navy was ready to escort tankers through the waterway.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka said its navy had recovered 87 bodies after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off its coast. Search operations were continuing for others still missing.
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Meanwhile, the IRGC said it has launched a 19th wave of retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the region, AL Jazeera reported.
Iran launched a new round of missiles toward Israel on Thursday, according to the Israeli military and Iranian state media, triggering air raid alerts in several areas including Tel Aviv. There were no immediate reports of casualties.
The Israeli military said the launches came after a lull of more than seven hours in attacks.
“The Israeli Air Force has identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel,” the military said, adding that air defence systems were operating to intercept the threat.
Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB also confirmed the missile launches.
Trump on Iran: It is ‘out of control’
US President Donald Trump described Iran as a country “out of control,” saying the pre-emptive strikes were carried out to prevent Tehran from attacking Israel first. He said Washington was now in a strong position against Iran, adding that those who try to become leaders in the country “end up being dead.”
The United States also said it had destroyed more than 20 Iranian vessels, including one of Tehran’s top submarines, in the ongoing strikes. Leavitt confirmed the development during a press briefing on Wednesday.
Iran on US and Israel attacks
Iranian state media reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed in Israeli and US strikes that began last weekend. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family and several senior Iranian leaders were also killed in the joint attacks after efforts to de-escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran collapsed.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran had sought diplomacy to avoid war but had been forced to defend itself following what he called “American-Zionist military aggression.” Speaking to leaders of neighbouring Gulf countries, he said Iran respected their sovereignty and believed regional security should be achieved through collective efforts.
Khamenei’s successor to be ‘identified’ soon
Meanwhile, a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts said the process of selecting a new supreme leader to replace Khamenei was nearing completion.
“The Supreme Leader will be identified at the closest opportunity. We are close to a conclusion, however the situation in the country is a war situation,” Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami told state television.
Iranians were expected to begin paying their respects to Khamenei from 10 pm on Wednesday at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Musallah, where a public mourning ceremony will allow citizens to bid farewell to the late leader. Authorities said additional mourning events would follow in the coming days.
Over 40 missiles launched at US, Israeli targets: Iran
Amid the escalating conflict, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had launched around 40 missiles at US and Israeli targets on the fifth day of the war. In a statement broadcast on state television, the Guards said the “17th wave of Operation Honest Promise 4” had been carried out by its aerospace forces, though no further details were provided.
The conflict also expanded into Lebanon. An Israeli air strike targeted Hezbollah’s stronghold in south Beirut early Thursday after Israel warned residents to evacuate.
Two other Israeli strikes on vehicles along Beirut’s airport highway killed three people, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. Officials said at least 72 people had been killed and more than 83,000 displaced since the latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah began.
Historic gains in the war: Israel
Israel said it and the United States had made “historic gains” in the war against Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the latest strike was necessary because Iran was rebuilding its atomic bomb programme using “new underground bunkers.”
Turkey said NATO air defence systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran that was heading toward Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria. Officials did not specify the missile’s intended target. Iran has been striking locations across the region in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks on its territory.
‘We are doing well’: Trump on the US-Iran war
Trump praised the campaign, saying Iranian leaders were being eliminated and vowing to continue military operations. “We’re doing well on the war front, to put it mildly,” he said while addressing technology executives.
Spain rejected a White House claim that it had agreed to allow US operations against Iran to use Spanish bases. Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Madrid’s position on the war and on the use of its bases “has not changed at all.”
The White House said Trump was considering what role the United States might play in Iran after the military campaign ends. Leavitt said the issue was being discussed with the president’s advisers and national security team.
Heightened tensions in the US-Israel-Iran war
Tensions spread further across the region. Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani accused Iran of trying to drag neighbouring countries into the conflict during a call with Tehran’s foreign minister. Turkey also summoned the Iranian ambassador after a missile believed to be targeting a base in Cyprus landed inside Turkish territory.
Global shipping disruptions deepened as Danish shipping giant Maersk suspended new bookings in the Gulf following a risk assessment. The company had already halted routes through the Suez Canal and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments, with several other shipping companies taking similar measures.
The Omani navy said it rescued 24 crew members from a container ship struck by missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian forces later claimed they had taken “complete control” of the strait, a day after Trump said the US Navy was ready to escort tankers through the waterway.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka said its navy had recovered 87 bodies after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship off its coast. Search operations were continuing for others still missing.
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Mar 05, 2026 10:09:55 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts another drone
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it intercepted another drone near the Al Jowf region in the north of the country.
The latest interception comes after the ministry earlier announced that three drones had been shot down east of Al-Kharj Governorate.
Mar 05, 2026 10:07:36 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: US military uses AI tools to process data in Iran strikes, says CENTCOM
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: US military forces are using artificial intelligence tools to help manage vast amounts of operational data during strikes against Iran, US Central Command said, highlighting the technology’s expanding role in modern warfare.
Since the campaign began last week, the US has struck more than 2,000 targets, including 1,000 within the first 24 hours.
Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper said the scale of the operation is nearly “double” that of the US “shock and awe” assault on Iraq in 2003.
Officials said AI systems are helping screen incoming data quickly, allowing human analysts to focus on higher-level analysis and verification.
Mar 05, 2026 9:55:56 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Why Iran postponed farewell to Khamenei?
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: One likely factor is the ongoing wave of attacks, with Iranian authorities concerned that any public ceremony could become a potential target for US or Israeli strikes, Al Jazeera reported.
At the same time, Iran’s leadership is in the process of selecting a new supreme leader. While the constitution lays out the procedure, officials have indicated that the appointment will not happen immediately. A member of the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for choosing the leader, said more time is needed for consultations.
The decision carries enormous weight, as the supreme leader holds extensive powers and has the final say on both domestic and foreign policy, prompting leaders to proceed cautiously with the selection.
Mar 05, 2026 9:48:28 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran says it targeted Kurdish opposition headquarters in Iraqi Kurdistan
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran says it targeted Kurdish group headquarters in Iraqi Kurdistan, AFP reported.
Mar 05, 2026 9:44:03 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran threatens to target Israel’s Dimona nuclear site if US-Israel seek regime change
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran on Thursday warned it could target Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility if the US and Israel attempt to topple the Islamic Republic.
The threat followed remarks by Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, who said any new leader installed by the regime would be a legitimate target for elimination.
Mar 05, 2026 9:33:11 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Canada, Australia urge de-escalation in Iran war, say Tehran must not get nuclear weapons
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday called for de-escalation in the Iran war while stressing that Tehran must never obtain nuclear weapons.
The two leaders discussed the conflict during a meeting in Canberra. The talks came after reports that a US submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean and Turkiye said NATO air defences intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran before it entered Turkish airspace.
Mar 05, 2026 9:29:33 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Three killed in drone strike in southern Lebanon
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: At least three people were killed in a drone strike in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese National News Agency reported.
The drone targeted a vehicle on the Tyre–Naqoura road near the town of Qalila, according to the report.
Mar 05, 2026 9:27:22 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Gunfire rings out in Beirut suburbs to warn residents of imminent Israeli strikes
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Gunfire was heard throughout the night in Lebanon’s southern suburbs of Beirut as residents warned each other of possible Israeli air strikes.
The gunfire is used locally as an alert system after the Israeli military issues evacuation warnings ahead of strikes.
These warnings are typically posted on X by the Israeli army’s Arabic-language spokesperson, often in the middle of the night when many residents are not checking social media.
When people become aware of the alerts, they fire shots into the air across neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs to warn others that an Israeli strike could be imminent.
Mar 05, 2026 8:56:34 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Loud blasts in Tehran as Iran reports fresh strikes; IRGC launches 19th retaliatory wave.
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran reported fresh wave of strikes beginning around midnight. Loud explosions were heard in eastern Tehran, with shockwaves felt across parts of the capital, though the exact targets were not immediately clear, Al Jazeera reported.
Overnight strikes were also reported in the Kurdish cities of Sanandaj, Saqqez and Bukan. Iranian authorities say more than 150 cities across the country have been attacked since Saturday.
Meanwhile, the IRGC said it has launched a 19th wave of retaliatory attacks targeting Israel and US bases in the region.
Mar 05, 2026 8:52:18 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after Israel warned of multiple incoming attacks, shortly after the Israeli military said it had launched fresh strikes in Lebanon targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
The escalation came as fighting intensified following expanded US and Israeli bombardment of Iran on Wednesday.
Mar 05, 2026 8:37:12 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Qatar evacuates residents near US embassy after Iranian strikes hit Doha
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Qatar said Thursday it was evacuating residents living near the US embassy in Doha after Iranian strikes targeted the Gulf country in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks.
Authorities also said earlier that attempted attacks on Hamad International Airport had been thwarted.
Mar 05, 2026 8:35:20 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Explosion hits tanker off Kuwait as Iran claims control of Strait of Hormuz
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: A tanker was struck by a “large explosion” in waters off Kuwait on Thursday, triggering an oil spill, the British maritime security agency UKMTO said, as the US–Iran–Israel war continued to disrupt shipping in the Gulf.
Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards have meanwhile claimed they have “complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical gateway into the Gulf and one of the world’s most important routes for global energy shipments.
According to UKMTO, the master of the tanker — which was at anchor near Kuwait’s Mubarak Al-Kabeer area — reported hearing and seeing a large explosion on the vessel’s port side before spotting a small craft leaving the area.
Authorities also said oil was leaking from one of the tanker’s cargo tanks, raising concerns about potential environmental damage.
Mar 05, 2026 8:32:36 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Iran war disrupts aviation as 23,000+ Middle East flights cancelled
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: The war involving Iran is increasingly straining the global aviation industry, with more than 23,000 flights to Middle East hubs cancelled since the fighting began.
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has extended its suspension of flights to Dubai through Saturday, a week after the US and Israel launched their joint attack. Qatar Airways has also prolonged its flight suspensions until Friday.
Data from analytics firm Cirium Ltd. shows that more than half of the roughly 36,000 flights scheduled to and from the Middle East since Feb. 28 have been cancelled, affecting around 4.4 million seats.
Mar 05, 2026 8:01:53 AM IST
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Israel attacks Lebanon for fourth day as strikes hit Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut
Israel-Iran conflict LIVE updates: Israel’s attacks on Lebanon entered a fourth day on Thursday as Israeli forces pushed into several border towns and carried out air strikes targeting the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Footage showed smoke rising after an Israeli strike hit Hezbollah’s stronghold in south Beirut early Thursday.
Earlier, Israel’s military warned residents to evacuate the suburb before the strike, saying it was targeting a site linked to Hezbollah.
In northern Israel near the border, repeated air raid alerts forced residents to take shelter in several areas, though there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Mar 05, 2026 7:57:18 AM IST
US Iran News LIVE updates: Explosions heard in Jerusalem after Iran missile alert
US Iran News LIVE updates: Explosions heard in Jerusalem after Iran missile alert, AFP reported.
Mar 05, 2026 7:46:44 AM IST
US Iran News LIVE updates: Saudi forces intercept, destroy three drones
US Iran News LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said on Wednesday that its forces intercepted and destroyed three drones east of Al-Kharj Governorate.
Mar 05, 2026 7:32:39 AM IST
US Iran News LIVE updates: Israel targets IRGC, Basij in strikes aimed at weakening Iran’s internal security, report says
US Iran News LIVE updates: Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian internal security agencies and paramilitary forces, including the IRGC and Basij, targeting groups accused of suppressing protests that killed thousands in January, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Israeli officials believe damaging Iran’s internal security apparatus from the air could allow people inside the country to challenge the regime on the ground. The report said Israel, which previously focused on weakening Tehran through military strikes and covert operations, now appears to be pushing for regime change.
Mar 05, 2026 7:12:06 AM IST
US Iran News LIVE updates: US Senate rejects resolution to limit Trump’s military action against Iran
US Iran News LIVE updates: The US Senate has voted down a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” with the measure failing 47–53 largely along party lines, Fox News reported.
Senate Republicans on Wednesday (local time) rallied behind Trump, delivering him a key political victory by defeating the Democrat-led effort to curb his authority over US military operations in Iran.
The vote came despite ongoing debate in Washington over the scope of America’s involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Mar 05, 2026 7:10:27 AM IST
US Iran News LIVE updates: Iran fires missiles at Israel as US sinks Iranian warship
US Iran News LIVE updates: Iran launched missiles toward Israel early Thursday as aerial attacks across the Middle East entered a sixth day, hours after an American submarine sank an Iranian warship and Tehran threatened to target military and economic infrastructure across the region.
Israel reported the incoming missiles shortly after its military said it had launched fresh strikes in Lebanon, targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
The escalation comes after the United States and Israel intensified their bombardment on Wednesday, striking Iran’s security forces and other key symbols of power.