West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump has delayed several deadlines for Iran
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed back deadlines for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, but his latest deadline for Tuesday came with his most perilous threat yet: "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Trump's previous deadline was weeks ago, but it was postponed several times as the Republican president oscillated between heated threats, announced delays and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, sometimes in the same statement. That was true in Trump's Truth Social post ahead of his Tuesday 8 pm ET deadline. After threatening a "whole civilization," Trump said that Iran's new leaders were more reasonable and "maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump has delayed several deadlines for Iran
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed back deadlines for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, but his latest deadline for Tuesday came with his most perilous threat yet: "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Trump's previous deadline was weeks ago, but it was postponed several times as the Republican president oscillated between heated threats, announced delays and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, sometimes in the same statement. That was true in Trump's Truth Social post ahead of his Tuesday 8 pm ET deadline. After threatening a "whole civilization," Trump said that Iran's new leaders were more reasonable and "maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?"

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iraqi officials believe powerful Iran-backed militia behind US journalist's abduction
Three Iraqi officials said Tuesday local authorities believed the powerful Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia was responsible for the kidnapping of a US journalist in Iraq and that attempts to negotiate her release have run into obstacles. US officials had previously alleged the group was responsible for abducting freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson from a Baghdad street corner on March 31. The Iraqi government has not publicly named the group responsible, and the militia has not claimed the kidnapping.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iraqi officials believe powerful Iran-backed militia behind US journalist's abduction
Three Iraqi officials said Tuesday local authorities believed the powerful Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia was responsible for the kidnapping of a US journalist in Iraq and that attempts to negotiate her release have run into obstacles. US officials had previously alleged the group was responsible for abducting freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson from a Baghdad street corner on March 31. The Iraqi government has not publicly named the group responsible, and the militia has not claimed the kidnapping.

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Iran has allowed two French former detainees, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, to leave the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. They had been holed up in French diplomatic premises there since their release from prison. "Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on route toward French territory, after three and a half years of detention in Iran," Macron posted on X. The green light for them to leave Iran, long sought by France, signalled how Iran is differentiating between nations, treating some favourably and others as foes, in the context of the Iran war. Macron has distanced France from the conflict, saying his country wasn't consulted in advance about the US-Israel strikes and didn't want the war.

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Iran has allowed two French former detainees, Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, to leave the country, French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday. They had been holed up in French diplomatic premises there since their release from prison. "Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are free and on route toward French territory, after three and a half years of detention in Iran," Macron posted on X. The green light for them to leave Iran, long sought by France, signalled how Iran is differentiating between nations, treating some favourably and others as foes, in the context of the Iran war. Macron has distanced France from the conflict, saying his country wasn't consulted in advance about the US-Israel strikes and didn't want the war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan condemns Iranian attacks on Saudi energy facilities, calls it 'dangerous escalation'
Pakistan's top civil and military leadership on Tuesday condemned Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability. The attack came as Pakistan was making last-ditch efforts to arrange a ceasefire between the US and Iran before the end of US President Donald Trump's deadline for a peace deal.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Pakistan condemns Iranian attacks on Saudi energy facilities, calls it 'dangerous escalation'
Pakistan's top civil and military leadership on Tuesday condemned Iran's attacks on energy facilities in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, calling it a "dangerous escalation" that undermines regional peace and stability. The attack came as Pakistan was making last-ditch efforts to arrange a ceasefire between the US and Iran before the end of US President Donald Trump's deadline for a peace deal.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran forms human chains to protect power plants as Trump's strike deadline looms
Citizens in the city of Ilam formed a human chain on Tuesday to demonstrate their defiance against recent threats from US President Donald Trump. According to the Iranian news agency, Tasnim, the public gathering was organised specifically to condemn the American administration's warnings of potential strikes on Iran's critical infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Visuals from the scene show a diverse group of residents, including men, women, and children, lining the roadside to create a symbolic barrier. Participants were seen holding Iranian flags and placards featuring the images of national leaders, while many joined hands to form a continuous line along a main thoroughfare. The demonstration served as a direct response to the escalating rhetoric from Washington. The people of Ilam used the human chain to voice their opposition to any planned military action targeting the country's civilian and logistical facilities. Large banners were also displayed by the protesters, with many individuals chanting patriotic slogans to signify national unity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran forms human chains to protect power plants as Trump's strike deadline looms
Citizens in the city of Ilam formed a human chain on Tuesday to demonstrate their defiance against recent threats from US President Donald Trump. According to the Iranian news agency, Tasnim, the public gathering was organised specifically to condemn the American administration's warnings of potential strikes on Iran's critical infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. Visuals from the scene show a diverse group of residents, including men, women, and children, lining the roadside to create a symbolic barrier. Participants were seen holding Iranian flags and placards featuring the images of national leaders, while many joined hands to form a continuous line along a main thoroughfare. The demonstration served as a direct response to the escalating rhetoric from Washington. The people of Ilam used the human chain to voice their opposition to any planned military action targeting the country's civilian and logistical facilities. Large banners were also displayed by the protesters, with many individuals chanting patriotic slogans to signify national unity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Window for diplomatic resolution rapidly closing": Qatar warns of "spiral" in regional conflict
Amidst a sharp escalation in regional hostilities, Qatar's Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning regarding the rapidly diminishing opportunity for a peaceful settlement. According to Al Jazeera, Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari cautioned on Tuesday that the "window for a diplomatic resolution is rapidly closing", as military actions continue to intensify across the Gulf. The spokesperson expressed grave concern over the current trajectory of the conflict, noting the potential for a wider geographical fallout. "We are close to the point where the situation in the region could spiral out of control," al-Ansari stated, as cited by Al Jazeera.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Window for diplomatic resolution rapidly closing": Qatar warns of "spiral" in regional conflict
Amidst a sharp escalation in regional hostilities, Qatar's Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning regarding the rapidly diminishing opportunity for a peaceful settlement. According to Al Jazeera, Ministry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari cautioned on Tuesday that the "window for a diplomatic resolution is rapidly closing", as military actions continue to intensify across the Gulf. The spokesperson expressed grave concern over the current trajectory of the conflict, noting the potential for a wider geographical fallout. "We are close to the point where the situation in the region could spiral out of control," al-Ansari stated, as cited by Al Jazeera.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Ball in Iran's court," says JD Vance on talks amid warning of stronger US Response
US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said the "ball is in the Iranians' court" as Washington awaits Tehran's response to ongoing negotiations, warning that the United States has the capacity to impose significantly greater costs if needed. Speaking during remarks alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, Vance underscored that while the US prefers a diplomatic outcome, it retains powerful options. "And the President of the United States is a man who recognises leverage, that if the Iranians want to exact a certain amount of pain, the United States has the ability to exact much, much greater pain. The President doesn't want to do that, I don't want to do that. That's why we're negotiating so aggressively, but fundamentally the ball is in the Iranians' court," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Ball in Iran's court," says JD Vance on talks amid warning of stronger US Response
US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said the "ball is in the Iranians' court" as Washington awaits Tehran's response to ongoing negotiations, warning that the United States has the capacity to impose significantly greater costs if needed. Speaking during remarks alongside Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Budapest, Vance underscored that while the US prefers a diplomatic outcome, it retains powerful options. "And the President of the United States is a man who recognises leverage, that if the Iranians want to exact a certain amount of pain, the United States has the ability to exact much, much greater pain. The President doesn't want to do that, I don't want to do that. That's why we're negotiating so aggressively, but fundamentally the ball is in the Iranians' court," he said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US again strikes Kharg Island, critical oil hub for Iran
The US again struck the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island, according to a White House official who was not authorised to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The US hit military targets on the island, the official said Tuesday. The strikes came hours ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump set for Iran to capitulate to his demands or face a major attack. He said Tuesday morning that "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran did not make a deal. Trump has threatened to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on the island, but experts warn such an operation would cost the lives of many US military members and would not be a decisive move to ending the war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US again strikes Kharg Island, critical oil hub for Iran
The US again struck the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island, according to a White House official who was not authorised to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The US hit military targets on the island, the official said Tuesday. The strikes came hours ahead of a deadline President Donald Trump set for Iran to capitulate to his demands or face a major attack. He said Tuesday morning that "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran did not make a deal. Trump has threatened to deploy ground troops to seize critical oil infrastructure on the island, but experts warn such an operation would cost the lives of many US military members and would not be a decisive move to ending the war.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "A whole civilisation will die tonight": Trump claims "total regime change" in Iran as deadline looms
As the deadline for military action against Tehran approaches, US President Donald Trump has issued a series of provocative statements suggesting a monumental shift in the geopolitical landscape. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump warned of the potential for unprecedented destruction while simultaneously hinting at a transition of power within Iran. "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote, reflecting the gravity of the ongoing military standoff. The statement comes amidst reports of US strikes on Kharg Island and other strategic Iranian infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "A whole civilisation will die tonight": Trump claims "total regime change" in Iran as deadline looms
As the deadline for military action against Tehran approaches, US President Donald Trump has issued a series of provocative statements suggesting a monumental shift in the geopolitical landscape. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump warned of the potential for unprecedented destruction while simultaneously hinting at a transition of power within Iran. "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," Trump wrote, reflecting the gravity of the ongoing military standoff. The statement comes amidst reports of US strikes on Kharg Island and other strategic Iranian infrastructure.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump warns 'whole civilisation' could die but Iran can still capitulate
US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington. The American leader issued the stark threat Tuesday, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes. Trump wrote on his social media site: "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump warns 'whole civilisation' could die but Iran can still capitulate
US President Donald Trump has warned that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington. The American leader issued the stark threat Tuesday, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes. Trump wrote on his social media site: "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 10,000 international flights by Indian carriers cancelled since start of West Asia conflict
Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said. The widespread closures of key transit corridors forced airlines to suspend or reroute services, particularly on long-haul routes to Europe and North America.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Over 10,000 international flights by Indian carriers cancelled since start of West Asia conflict
Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia conflict, as escalating tensions and airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said. The widespread closures of key transit corridors forced airlines to suspend or reroute services, particularly on long-haul routes to Europe and North America.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final
President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, the latest of several deadline delays, and threatened that without a deal "Hell will reign down on them". Trump's previous deadline was for March 23, but that shifted several times over the ensuing weeks as the Republican president oscillated between heated threats, announced delays and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, sometimes in the same statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump has repeatedly delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final
President Donald Trump has pushed back a deadline for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Tuesday, the latest of several deadline delays, and threatened that without a deal "Hell will reign down on them". Trump's previous deadline was for March 23, but that shifted several times over the ensuing weeks as the Republican president oscillated between heated threats, announced delays and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, sometimes in the same statement.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Embassy in Iran so far facilitated movement of 1862 Indian nationals: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said it has facilitated the movement of thousands of Indian nationals from West Asia, amid the ongoing conflict. Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, " Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 1862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India. This includes 935 Indian students and 472 Indian fishermen."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Embassy in Iran so far facilitated movement of 1862 Indian nationals: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said it has facilitated the movement of thousands of Indian nationals from West Asia, amid the ongoing conflict. Addressing an inter-ministerial press briefing, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said, " Our embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated the movement of 1862 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India. This includes 935 Indian students and 472 Indian fishermen."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel: Video claims damage after Iranian missile strike in Ramat Hasharon
A video showed damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Hasharon, part of Israel's Tel Aviv district, according to Al Jazeera. The footage shared by Al Jazeera on Tuesday captured debris scattered across the area, with visible damage to civilian surroundings and a vehicle flipped over, indicating the intensity of the impact.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel: Video claims damage after Iranian missile strike in Ramat Hasharon
A video showed damaged sidewalks and an overturned car following an Iranian missile strike in Ramat Hasharon, part of Israel's Tel Aviv district, according to Al Jazeera. The footage shared by Al Jazeera on Tuesday captured debris scattered across the area, with visible damage to civilian surroundings and a vehicle flipped over, indicating the intensity of the impact.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Three suspects shot dead as gunfire erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Gunfire erupted near the Israeli Consulate in the Besiktas district of Istanbul on Tuesday, prompting an immediate security intervention. According to a report by Al Jazeera, citing local media sources, the area was cordoned off as Turkish security forces responded to the presence of armed individuals in the vicinity of the diplomatic mission. The situation escalated into a direct confrontation when law enforcement officials engaged the gunmen. According to CNN Turk, which cited a statement from the Istanbul police department, the suspects were "met with immediate security response" by the officers on site.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Three suspects shot dead as gunfire erupts near Israeli consulate in Istanbul
Gunfire erupted near the Israeli Consulate in the Besiktas district of Istanbul on Tuesday, prompting an immediate security intervention. According to a report by Al Jazeera, citing local media sources, the area was cordoned off as Turkish security forces responded to the presence of armed individuals in the vicinity of the diplomatic mission. The situation escalated into a direct confrontation when law enforcement officials engaged the gunmen. According to CNN Turk, which cited a statement from the Istanbul police department, the suspects were "met with immediate security response" by the officers on site.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF releases fresh footage showing how it targets Iran's air defence systems
The Israeli Defence Forces have released new footage showing how they target Iran's air defence systems. In a dramatic release, new footage purportedly shows missile-borne cameras capturing the final moments before impact on air defence systems attributed to Iran's military infrastructure, in a concerted effort to degrade Tehran's layered air defence architecture during ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. In the social media post on X, linked with the footage, IDF asserted: "Special Footage from Missile's View: How the Air Force Targets the Terrorist Iranian Regime's Air Defence Systems. In precise attacks guided by the intelligence branch of the Air Force, more than 130 air defence systems of the terrorist Iranian regime were destroyed. The attached footage shows missile-view images of the destruction of air defence systems in Iran."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF releases fresh footage showing how it targets Iran's air defence systems
The Israeli Defence Forces have released new footage showing how they target Iran's air defence systems. In a dramatic release, new footage purportedly shows missile-borne cameras capturing the final moments before impact on air defence systems attributed to Iran's military infrastructure, in a concerted effort to degrade Tehran's layered air defence architecture during ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. In the social media post on X, linked with the footage, IDF asserted: "Special Footage from Missile's View: How the Air Force Targets the Terrorist Iranian Regime's Air Defence Systems. In precise attacks guided by the intelligence branch of the Air Force, more than 130 air defence systems of the terrorist Iranian regime were destroyed. The attached footage shows missile-view images of the destruction of air defence systems in Iran."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in war: Iran's president
Facing a looming US deadline, Iran's president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the comment on X just ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline to bomb power stations and bridges in Iran if it doesn't loosen its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. The figure is double other figures mentioned by state media in the past about volunteers the government had been soliciting by text messages and media as the war went on.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in war: Iran's president
Facing a looming US deadline, Iran's president said Tuesday that 14 million Iranians, including himself, have volunteered to sacrifice their lives in the war. President Masoud Pezeshkian made the comment on X just ahead of US President Donald Trump's deadline to bomb power stations and bridges in Iran if it doesn't loosen its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz. The figure is double other figures mentioned by state media in the past about volunteers the government had been soliciting by text messages and media as the war went on.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline nears
Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired on Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as the latest deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drew closer. Trump has threatened to bomb all of Iran's power plants and bridges if Iran does not meet his Tuesday 8 pm EDT deadline to allow shipping traffic to fully resume through the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the world's oil transits in peacetime.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran calls for human chains around power plants as Trump's deadline nears
Airstrikes across Iran killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, while Iran fired on Israel and Saudi Arabia, prompting the temporary closure of a major bridge. The attacks came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as the latest deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drew closer. Trump has threatened to bomb all of Iran's power plants and bridges if Iran does not meet his Tuesday 8 pm EDT deadline to allow shipping traffic to fully resume through the strategic waterway, through which a fifth of the world's oil transits in peacetime.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: A key petrochemical compound in Shiraz struck
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??STRUCK: A key petrochemical compound in Shiraz. The facility was one of the last remaining compounds producing critical chemical components for explosives and materials for developing ballistic missiles in Iran. Simultaneously, the IDF struck a large ballistic missile array&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/bU61LNOTqd">pic.twitter.com/bU61LNOTqd</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: A key petrochemical compound in Shiraz struck
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??STRUCK: A key petrochemical compound in Shiraz.The facility was one of the last remaining compounds producing critical chemical components for explosives and materials for developing ballistic missiles in Iran.Simultaneously, the IDF struck a large ballistic missile array&hellip; pic.twitter.com/bU61LNOTqd
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Key Hezbollah crossing South of Litani River struck in targeted operation
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? STRUCK: A key crossing used by Hezbollah to move operatives and weapons south of the Litani River. Hezbollah used the crossing to transfer rockets, rocket launchers and other weapons to advance terrorist attacks against IDF troops. <a href="https://t.co/h0yOFkSMfB">pic.twitter.com/h0yOFkSMfB</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Key Hezbollah crossing South of Litani River struck in targeted operation
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? STRUCK: A key crossing used by Hezbollah to move operatives and weapons south of the Litani River. Hezbollah used the crossing to transfer rockets, rocket launchers and other weapons to advance terrorist attacks against IDF troops. pic.twitter.com/h0yOFkSMfB
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: At least 18 people killed in airstrike targeting Alborz province, says Iran's state media
An airstrike targeting Iran's Alborz province, northwest of Tehran, killed at least 18 people, state media reported on Tuesday. The strike also wounded another 24 people, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported. It wasn't immediately clear what had been targeted. A series of intense airstrikes have pounded Iran's capital, Tehran, including a possible weapons depot in the mountains and residential neighborhoods. The Israelis have conducted a campaign of airstrikes killing top officials in the theocracy and its military.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: At least 18 people killed in airstrike targeting Alborz province, says Iran's state media
An airstrike targeting Iran's Alborz province, northwest of Tehran, killed at least 18 people, state media reported on Tuesday. The strike also wounded another 24 people, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported. It wasn't immediately clear what had been targeted. A series of intense airstrikes have pounded Iran's capital, Tehran, including a possible weapons depot in the mountains and residential neighborhoods. The Israelis have conducted a campaign of airstrikes killing top officials in the theocracy and its military.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Special footage from missile's view
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? مستند ویژه از دید موشک: نیروی هوایی چگونه سامانه&zwnj;های پدافند هوایی رژیم تروریستی ایران را هدف قرار می&zwnj;دهد ❌ در حملات دقیقی که با هدایت اطلاعاتی شاخه اطلاعاتی نیرو هوایی انجام شد، بیش از ۱۳۰ سامانه پدافند هوایی رژیم تروریستی ایران منهدم گردید. ⭕️ مستندات پیوست&zwnj;شده، نماهایی از&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/uEGJZ0BzfB">pic.twitter.com/uEGJZ0BzfB</a>
&mdash; ارتش دفاعی اسرائیل | IDF Farsi (@IDFFarsi) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFFarsi/status/2041419959352336781?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">April 7, 2026</a></blockquote>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Special footage from missile's view
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? مستند ویژه از دید موشک: نیروی هوایی چگونه سامانه&zwnj;های پدافند هوایی رژیم تروریستی ایران را هدف قرار می&zwnj;دهد❌ در حملات دقیقی که با هدایت اطلاعاتی شاخه اطلاعاتی نیرو هوایی انجام شد، بیش از ۱۳۰ سامانه پدافند هوایی رژیم تروریستی ایران منهدم گردید.⭕️ مستندات پیوست&zwnj;شده، نماهایی از&hellip; pic.twitter.com/uEGJZ0BzfB
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran urges youths to protect power plants, Saudi Arabia closes bridge as Trump's deadline nears
Saudi Arabia closed the only road linking it to Bahrain on Tuesday after Iran fired missiles at its oil-rich Eastern Province. Tehran's latest strikes came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as the latest deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drew closer.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran urges youths to protect power plants, Saudi Arabia closes bridge as Trump's deadline nears
Saudi Arabia closed the only road linking it to Bahrain on Tuesday after Iran fired missiles at its oil-rich Eastern Province. Tehran's latest strikes came as Iranian officials urged youths to form human chains around power plants to protect them, as the latest deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz drew closer.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | WATCH: How the IAF strikes Iranian terror regime air defense systems
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West Asia War LIVE Updates | WATCH: How the IAF strikes Iranian terror regime air defense systems
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?✈️WATCH: How the IAF strikes Iranian terror regime air defense systems. pic.twitter.com/zO8zn0uB5c
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's tweet on X&nbsp;
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Martyr Major General Sayyid Majid Khademi, who had been self-effacingly struggling on the path of God for decades in the fields of the nation&rsquo;s security, intelligence, and defense, has attained the blessing of martyrdom.
&mdash; Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) <a href="https://twitter.com/MKhamenei_ir/status/2041219131467243774?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">April 6, 2026</a></blockquote>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's tweet on X&nbsp;
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Martyr Major General Sayyid Majid Khademi, who had been self-effacingly struggling on the path of God for decades in the fields of the nation&rsquo;s security, intelligence, and defense, has attained the blessing of martyrdom.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Can't crack resolve for jihadi ideals": Ayatolla Mojtaba Khamenei extols martyrdom of Iran intelligence chief Sayyid Khademi
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday paid tribute to slain senior Iranian commander Sayyid Majid Khademi, hailing his decades-long contribution to the country's security and intelligence framework, and describing his death as an act of martyrdom. In a series of statements posted on social media platform X, Khamenei said, "Martyr Major General Sayyid Majid Khademi, who had been self-effacingly struggling on the path of God for decades in the fields of the nation's security, intelligence, and defence, has attained the blessing of martyrdom."

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Can't crack resolve for jihadi ideals": Ayatolla Mojtaba Khamenei extols martyrdom of Iran intelligence chief Sayyid Khademi
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Tuesday paid tribute to slain senior Iranian commander Sayyid Majid Khademi, hailing his decades-long contribution to the country's security and intelligence framework, and describing his death as an act of martyrdom. In a series of statements posted on social media platform X, Khamenei said, "Martyr Major General Sayyid Majid Khademi, who had been self-effacingly struggling on the path of God for decades in the fields of the nation's security, intelligence, and defence, has attained the blessing of martyrdom."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', receiving treatment in Qom, reports Times UK
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is receiving medical treatment in Qom city of Iran, The Times UK reported on Tuesday, citing an intelligence assessment. As per The Times UK, the diplomatic memo is understood to be based on US, Israel intelligence shared with Gulf allies, which suggests that Khamenei is unconscious and being treated for a "severe" medical condition.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', receiving treatment in Qom, reports Times UK
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is receiving medical treatment in Qom city of Iran, The Times UK reported on Tuesday, citing an intelligence assessment. As per The Times UK, the diplomatic memo is understood to be based on US, Israel intelligence shared with Gulf allies, which suggests that Khamenei is unconscious and being treated for a "severe" medical condition.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli military issues warning in Farsi to Iranians to avoid taking trains
The Israeli military warned Iranians in Farsi on Tuesday to avoid taking trains until at least 9 pm local time, likely signalling a new target for its airstrikes. The warning came in a post on X. "Your presence puts your life at risk," the warning read. Iran has shut off access to the internet for weeks, making it difficult for average Iranians to see these warnings. However, Farsi-language satellite news networks abroad do report them, allowing the information to make its way back into the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israeli military issues warning in Farsi to Iranians to avoid taking trains
The Israeli military warned Iranians in Farsi on Tuesday to avoid taking trains until at least 9 pm local time, likely signalling a new target for its airstrikes.The warning came in a post on X. "Your presence puts your life at risk," the warning read. Iran has shut off access to the internet for weeks, making it difficult for average Iranians to see these warnings. However, Farsi-language satellite news networks abroad do report them, allowing the information to make its way back into the Islamic Republic.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japanese national believed to be NHK journalist detained in Iran released on bail
Japan's top government spokesperson said Tuesday a Japanese national who had been detained in Iran since January has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters in Tokyo that the release was confirmed Monday and that Japan is demanding a full release from Iranian authorities. He said the Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, met the person released and confirmed that he was in good health without providing further details.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Japanese national believed to be NHK journalist detained in Iran released on bail
Japan's top government spokesperson said Tuesday a Japanese national who had been detained in Iran since January has been released on bail. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters in Tokyo that the release was confirmed Monday and that Japan is demanding a full release from Iranian authorities. He said the Japanese ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, met the person released and confirmed that he was in good health without providing further details.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says it killed leader of Iranian Revolutionary Guard's undercover unit in Quds Force
Israel's military said Monday it killed the leader of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's undercover unit in its expeditionary Quds Force. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, a military spokesman, confirmed the killing of Asghar Bakeri in a briefing to reporters. He said Bakeri had planned attacks on Israeli and US targets as well as operations in Israel, Syria and Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says it killed leader of Iranian Revolutionary Guard's undercover unit in Quds Force
Israel's military said Monday it killed the leader of the Iranian paramilitary Revolutionary Guard's undercover unit in its expeditionary Quds Force. Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, a military spokesman, confirmed the killing of Asghar Bakeri in a briefing to reporters. He said Bakeri had planned attacks on Israeli and US targets as well as operations in Israel, Syria and Lebanon.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Whoever builds Iranian axis of evil...their blood is on their head": Netanyahu after IDF kills IRGC intelligence head, Quds Force unit chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a stark warning to Israel's adversaries after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had killed Major General Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Intelligence Organisation, along with a senior commander of the elite Quds Force's Unit 840, in strikes targeting Tehran.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: "Whoever builds Iranian axis of evil...their blood is on their head": Netanyahu after IDF kills IRGC intelligence head, Quds Force unit chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a stark warning to Israel's adversaries after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had killed Major General Majid Khademi, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) Intelligence Organisation, along with a senior commander of the elite Quds Force's Unit 840, in strikes targeting Tehran.
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump confirms receiving Iran's proposal to end war, says "not good enough"
US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his administration has received a proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but described the offer as insufficient. Speaking to reporters during the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump acknowledged reviewing the proposal, noting that it was a "significant step".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump confirms receiving Iran's proposal to end war, says "not good enough"
US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that his administration has received a proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia, but described the offer as insufficient. Speaking to reporters during the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump acknowledged reviewing the proposal, noting that it was a "significant step".

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The South Pars natural gas complex is an energy lifeline for Iran
For the second time, Israel has attacked Iran's South Pars natural gas and its associated petrochemical complex - an energy lifeline for Iran that both helps keep the lights on for civilians and provides a key source of export earnings. Israel's defence minister said Monday that Israel attacked a key petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh, the onshore industrial aspect of the gas field, which lies under the Persian Gulf.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The South Pars natural gas complex is an energy lifeline for Iran
For the second time, Israel has attacked Iran's South Pars natural gas and its associated petrochemical complex - an energy lifeline for Iran that both helps keep the lights on for civilians and provides a key source of export earnings. Israel's defence minister said Monday that Israel attacked a key petrochemical plant at Asaluyeh, the onshore industrial aspect of the gas field, which lies under the Persian Gulf.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows to finish war with Iran, says "can't put nuclear weapons in hands of lunatic"
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he is determined to "finish" the ongoing war with Iran, asserting that Tehran must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons while also suggesting that the conflict could end "very quickly". Speaking to reporters during the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump said, "Hopefully it would end quickly. We have many alternatives. We could leave right now, and it would take them 15 years to rebuild what they have. But I want to finish it up."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows to finish war with Iran, says "can't put nuclear weapons in hands of lunatic"
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that he is determined to "finish" the ongoing war with Iran, asserting that Tehran must never be allowed to possess nuclear weapons while also suggesting that the conflict could end "very quickly". Speaking to reporters during the 2026 White House Easter Egg Roll, Trump said, "Hopefully it would end quickly. We have many alternatives. We could leave right now, and it would take them 15 years to rebuild what they have. But I want to finish it up."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF strikes dozens of Iranian Air Force aircraft and helicopters
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בתקיפה נרחבת בשדות התעופה בטהרן: צה״ל תקף עשרות מטוסים ומסוקים של חיל האוויר האיראני חיל האוויר בהכוונה מודיעינית של אמ״ן ולמד״ן השלים במהלך הלילה, מטס תקיפה נרחב לפגיעה בחיל האוויר האיראני וחיל האוויר של משמרות המהפכה בשדות תעופה בטהרן. עשרות מטוסי קרב של חיל האוויר תקפו&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/PnHmSmRZva">pic.twitter.com/PnHmSmRZva</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF strikes dozens of Iranian Air Force aircraft and helicopters
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: US stocks and oil prices flip-flop ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
The US stock market is making only hesitant moves Monday, while oil prices are flip-flopping ahead of a deadline that President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants. The S&amp;P 500 edged up by 0.3 per cent in midday trading, coming off its first winning week in the last six. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 100 points, or 0.2 per cent, as of 12:30 pm Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.4 per cent higher.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US stocks and oil prices flip-flop ahead of Trump's deadline to bomb Iranian power plants
The US stock market is making only hesitant moves Monday, while oil prices are flip-flopping ahead of a deadline that President Donald Trump has set to bomb Iranian power plants. The S&amp;P 500 edged up by 0.3 per cent in midday trading, coming off its first winning week in the last six. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 100 points, or 0.2 per cent, as of 12:30 pm Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 0.4 per cent higher.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF claims large-scale strikes on Iranian airfields in Tehran, targets aircraft and military infrastructure
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday said it carried out a large-scale overnight airstrike campaign targeting Iranian airfields in Tehran, claiming that the operation struck "dozens" of aircraft and key military infrastructure. In a post on X, the IDF said, "In a Widespread Attack on Airfields in Tehran: IDF Strikes Dozens of Iranian Air Force Aircraft and Helicopters."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF claims large-scale strikes on Iranian airfields in Tehran, targets aircraft and military infrastructure
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday said it carried out a large-scale overnight airstrike campaign targeting Iranian airfields in Tehran, claiming that the operation struck "dozens" of aircraft and key military infrastructure. In a post on X, the IDF said, "In a Widespread Attack on Airfields in Tehran: IDF Strikes Dozens of Iranian Air Force Aircraft and Helicopters."

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests
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? Southern Lebanon: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests, RPG rockets, &amp; explosive devices alongside a flag of the UNHCR organization. In additional activities, the troops located several weapons stockpiles, including AK-47 rifles, RPG&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/fIAAhCUF2j">pic.twitter.com/fIAAhCUF2j</a>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests
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? Southern Lebanon: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests, RPG rockets, &amp; explosive devices alongside a flag of the UNHCR organization.In additional activities, the troops located several weapons stockpiles, including AK-47 rifles, RPG&hellip; pic.twitter.com/fIAAhCUF2j
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF says troops discover weapons, underground quarters in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday claimed that its troops uncovered underground living quarters and multiple weapons stockpiles during operations in Southern Lebanon. In a post on X, the IDF said, "Southern Lebanon: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests, RPG rockets, &amp; explosive devices alongside a flag of the UNHCR organisation."&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: IDF says troops discover weapons, underground quarters in Southern Lebanon
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Monday claimed that its troops uncovered underground living quarters and multiple weapons stockpiles during operations in Southern Lebanon. In a post on X, the IDF said, "Southern Lebanon: IDF troops located underground living quarters, and uncovered military vests, RPG rockets, &amp; explosive devices alongside a flag of the UNHCR organisation."&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's supreme leader issues a rare public statement
In a rare public statement, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei expressed condolences over the killing of the Revolutionary Guard's intelligence chief. In a written social media post, Khamenei said Maj Gen Majid Khademi joined a "steadfast line of warriors and fighters" to sacrifice their lives. Israeli strikes have killed dozens of top Iranian leaders, including Khamenei's father. The younger Khamenei has not been seen or spoken in public since he succeeded his father as supreme leader.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Iran's supreme leader issues a rare public statement
In a rare public statement, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei expressed condolences over the killing of the Revolutionary Guard's intelligence chief. In a written social media post, Khamenei said Maj Gen Majid Khademi joined a "steadfast line of warriors and fighters" to sacrifice their lives. Israeli strikes have killed dozens of top Iranian leaders, including Khamenei's father. The younger Khamenei has not been seen or spoken in public since he succeeded his father as supreme leader.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows crackdown on 'leak' over stranded airman disclosure, cites national security risks 
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said US authorities are actively searching for a suspected "leaker" who disclosed sensitive information about a second stranded American airman in Iran, warning of legal action against the media outlet involved. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump vows crackdown on 'leak' over stranded airman disclosure, cites national security risks
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said US authorities are actively searching for a suspected "leaker" who disclosed sensitive information about a second stranded American airman in Iran, warning of legal action against the media outlet involved. (ANI)

West Asia War LIVE Updates: NZ describes US threats against Iranian infrastructure as 'unhelpful'
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described Trump's recent threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure as "unhelpful". (AP)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: NZ describes US threats against Iranian infrastructure as 'unhelpful'
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described Trump's recent threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure as "unhelpful". (AP)&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pushed back deadlines for Iran to cut a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, but his latest deadline for Tuesday came with his most perilous threat yet: "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." Trump's previous deadline was weeks ago, but it was postponed several times as the Republican president oscillated between heated threats, announced delays and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, sometimes in the same statement. That was true in Trump's Truth Social post ahead of his Tuesday 8 pm ET deadline. After threatening a "whole civilization," Trump said that Iran's new leaders were more reasonable and "maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?" We are closing the LIVE blog now

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