Breaking Update: Here’s a clear explanation of the latest developments related to Breaking News:West Asia conflict: Iran says Hormuz open except for US and its allies, urges nations to avoid wider war– What Just Happened and why it matters right now.
The developments so far
The West Asia war entered its third week with the United States and Israel intensifying strikes on Iran, with targeted attacks on Iranian military and strategic infrastructure, including those linked to Tehran’s oil export network. Washington has warned that Iran’s energy facilities could be targeted if Tehran disrupts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
IRGC vows to kill Netanyahu: Amid rumours and speculations regarding Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu’s health, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said it will pursue and kill the leader “if the child-killing criminal is alive.”
Israel, Iran trade fire: Israel’s military on Sunday said it began a broad wave of strikes on western Iran. A US-Israeli missile attack on an industrial area of Isfahan killed at least 15 people, Iran’s Fars news agency reported earlier today. Meanwhile, Iran launched a new wave of missiles towards Israel, state TV reported.
Trump asks other countries to secure Hormuz Strait: US President Donald Trump urged countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the US will “help” them.
Lebanon preparing to negotiate: Lebanon is working to form a delegation to negotiate with Israel in a bid to stop the war as Hezbollah said it was involved in “direct clashes” with Israeli forces in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam.
‘New genocide’: Turkey expressed deep concern Saturday over Israel’s ongoing strikes on Lebanon stating it would commit “a new genocide” under the guise of fighting Hezbollah. Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes had killed 826 people, including 65 women and 106 children since March 2.
South Korea evacuates over 200 people: South Korea is evacuating 204 of its citizens and seven other nationals from the Middle East using a military aircraft, the foreign ministry said, calling the operation “unprecedented.”
‘No problem with supreme leader’: Iran’s foreign minister said that there was “no problem” with the Islamic republic’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who US officials say was wounded.
Iran threatens US oil targets: Following the Kharg Island attack, Iran’s military command reiterated its threat to strike US-linked oil and energy facilities in the region if the Islamic Republic’s oil infrastructure were hit.
Attack on Baghdad military base: A drone attack late Saturday targeted the Baghdad airport complex, which houses a military base and a US diplomatic facility.
US base in Saudi Arabia targeted: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said late Saturday that they had launched a missile salvo at US forces stationed at a major base in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Kharj.