Iran–US-Israel War Latest Update: US Military Says It Shot Down Iranian Drones Launched Toward Strait of Hormuz

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Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: An Israeli airstrike targeted a large tent encampment in the heart of Gaza City on Saturday, killing at least seven Palestinians, including two women, and wounding 15 others, including children, according to Palestinian health officials. The deadly strike occurred just as international mediators restarted critical negotiations in Cairo with Hamas and other factions aimed at safeguarding a heavily strained ceasefire agreement.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Middle Eastern airlines should not defer their aircraft orders despite the current regional uncertainty and spiking jet fuel prices driven by the Iran war, a top official from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Saturday. Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, told reporters that postponing deliveries would be a costly mistake in the long term. Despite the immediate financial pressures of the conflict, Al-Awadhi emphasized that he does not expect Middle Eastern carriers to alter their fleet expansion plans, as maintaining long-term capacity remains vital for the region’s aviation hubs.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: The Lebanese Army Command announced that the Army Commander General has departed for Pakistan on an official visit following a formal invitation from his Pakistani counterpart. 

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Iran’s Foreign Ministry declared that continuous US military strikes on its territory prove Washington lacks any genuine intent to de-escalate regional tensions. Tehran asserted that these repeated ceasefire violations undermine ongoing diplomatic channels and directly threaten Middle East stability, warning that the US will bear full responsibility for the diplomatic and security fallout.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam strongly condemned an Israeli airstrike in the southern Marjayoun district that killed three Lebanese Army personnel, branding it a “heinous crime” and a direct attack on all Lebanese people. In an official statement, Salam extended his condolences to the Lebanese military and the families of the victims, identified as Brigadier General Wassam Sabra, Captain Elie Khoury, and soldier Hussein Ghozal.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned a US military strike on its coastal radar and surveillance facilities in the Sirik region and Qeshm Island, labeling the operation a violation of the current ceasefire. In a statement carried by the Mehr news agency, Tehran accused Washington of “adventurist actions” that endanger regional security, stating that the US bears full responsibility for any fallout. The ministry also issued a sharp warning to neighboring Gulf countries, demanding they adhere to international law and refrain from allowing foreign forces to use their territories or facilities to launch aggressive actions against Iran.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced that the recent Iranian missile and drone strike caused structural and material damage to targeted sites, but resulted in zero civilian or military casualties. Military emergency teams have been deployed to secure the affected areas, conduct damage assessments, and clear any remaining debris.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Lebanese Forces party leader Samir Geagea strongly backed President Joseph Aoun’s refusal to let Iran use Lebanon as a “bargaining card” in its negotiations with the United States, calling it a decisive move to end decades of an “aberrant reality.” In a post on X, Geagea stated that President Aoun’s stance directly complements Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s rejection of Iranian intervention. Geagea emphasized that while the Lebanese people have no conflict with the Iranian people, Tehran’s regime has deliberately weaponized Lebanon for its regional agenda by arming and organizing a domestic military proxy.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned an Iranian missile and drone strike on its territory, branding it a “brazen assault” that openly flouts international norms. In a sharply worded statement, the ministry accused Tehran of displaying “utter indifference” to the direct threats posed to civilian lives and regional stability, warning that the operation represents a dangerous escalation driving the area toward further turmoil.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: The Egyptian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, labeling them a blatant violation of state sovereignty and territorial integrity. In an official statement, Cairo slammed the strikes as a “dangerous escalation” that threatens Arabian Gulf stability, while affirming its full solidarity and backing for all security measures taken by both Gulf nations.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: The Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) General Command announced that its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles and several Iranian attack drones. Condemning the escalation as a “systematic hostile campaign” targeting civilian infrastructure, the BDF declared that the deliberate deployment of these weapons against private property and civilians constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is traveling to Tehran on Saturday, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency.

Iran–US-Israel War Latest LIVE Update: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi warned the UN nuclear watchdog against converting its technical reports into “tools of political pressure” ahead of next week’s Board of Governors meeting. Gharibabadi rejected claims that Tehran is stonewalling inspectors, asserting that the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) recent loss of oversight at several facilities is the direct result of physical damage from U.S. and Israeli airstrikes rather than a lack of Iranian cooperation. He accused the agency of weaponizing the fallout of those military strikes to create deliberate “ambiguity” around the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel is now faced with a critical level of intelligence threats, according to the defence intelligence agency within the United States Department of Defense, following escalating tensions between the United States and Israel due to the latter’s dispute with Iran. This comes after two sources within the US government and a former source confirmed to the press that the DIA issued a notice about the new threat level.

Loud explosions were heard in Kuwait and Bahrain at the beginning of Saturday morning, several hours after attacks on Iran by the United States, AFP reported. As per the news report, the explosions were heard close to the international airport in Kuwait where air defence systems were subsequently activated to combat missile and drone attacks. Similarly, loud explosions were heard in the skies over Manama in Bahrain following air raid alarms.

On Friday, the U.S. military claimed to have shot down four drones from Iran that were sent towards the Strait of Hormuz, while hitting some of the radar surveillance sites along the coastlines of the Islamic state. “The attack drones were posing a direct threat to regional maritime traffic,” stated the U.S. Central Command through social media platforms. The military has placed an embargo on Iranian ports as a consequence of their restriction imposed by Tehran on this strategically important waterway for international oil and natural gas transportation.