US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Multiple Developments as Conflict Escalates
US-Israel attack on Iran LIVE: Iran War Top Developments on March 5 US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: The Indian Embassy in Doha will remain open on March 6 and March 7 to provide consular services, particularly Tatkal passport renewals. Important Notice pic.twitter.com/bXTgi7T5CU US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: According to a CNN report, US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said multiple charter flights are currently underway to evacuate American citizens from the Middle East. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Qatar said its armed forces intercepted a barrage of missiles and drones launched from Iran on Thursday, with no casualties reported. In a statement, the Qatari Ministry of Defense said the country came under attack starting at 11:51 am, when 14 ballistic missiles and four drones were fired toward the Gulf state from the Islamic Republic of Iran. According to the ministry, 13 of the missiles were successfully intercepted, while the remaining missile fell into Qatar’s territorial waters. All four drones were also intercepted, preventing any damage or loss of life. The ministry said Qatar’s armed forces possess the capabilities and resources needed to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and respond firmly to any external threat. It also urged citizens, residents and visitors to remain calm, follow official instructions issued by security authorities, avoid spreading rumours and rely only on information released through official channels. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: The Indian Navy deployed aircraft and ships to support search and rescue operations for the Iranian warship IRIS Dena, which was struck by an American torpedo on Wednesday while returning to Iran after participating in Exercise MILAN and the International Fleet Review in Visakhapatnam. In a statement, the Indian Navy said a distress call from IRIS Dena was received by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in Colombo in the early hours of March 4, as reported by the Sri Lankan Navy. “The ship was operating about 20 nautical miles west of Galle in the search and rescue region under Sri Lankan responsibility. On receipt of the information, the Indian Navy promptly launched its SAR efforts, commencing with a long-range maritime patrol aircraft at 1000 hours on March 4 to augment the search operations led by Sri Lanka,” the statement said. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: The United Arab Emirates said its air defence systems intercepted multiple ballistic missiles and drones on March 5 as attacks linked to Iran continued amid the escalating regional conflict. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence said air defences detected seven ballistic missiles, intercepting and destroying six, while one missile landed within the country. The systems also detected 131 drones, intercepting 125, while six fell within UAE territory. The ministry said that since the start of what it described as Iranian aggression, a total of 196 ballistic missiles have been launched towards the UAE. Of these, 181 were intercepted, 13 fell into the sea and two landed inside the country. Authorities also reported detecting 1,072 Iranian drones, with 1,001 intercepted and 71 falling within UAE territory. In addition, eight cruise missiles were detected and successfully destroyed by air defence systems. The attacks have resulted in three fatalities, involving individuals of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationalities, while 94 people sustained minor injuries. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: US President Donald Trump has said he will direct the US Navy to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the strategic waterway closed during the conflict and warned that passing vessels could be targeted. Leavitt also said Trump announced that crude oil tankers and cargo ships operating in or near the Gulf region would be eligible for political risk insurance from the United States Development Finance Corporation at “a very reasonable price”. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Israel’s war in Iran is entering a second phase, with fighter jets expected to target ballistic missile facilities buried deep underground, Reuters reported citing two sources familiar with the country’s military campaign. The joint air offensive with the United States is approaching the end of its first week after initial strikes killed several of Iran’s leaders and triggered a wider regional conflict, the report stated. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran’s army has targeted the headquarters of US forces in Erbil, northern Iraq, using drones, Iranian state television reported. According to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, the attack struck a base hosting US troops in the Kurdish region. The report said Iran deployed ground-attack drones in the strike. Tasnim, citing Iranian military sources, said the attack caused “significant damage”, though no further details were provided. Erbil, where US forces are stationed at facilities including sites near the international airport, has been targeted multiple times during the escalating regional conflict US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: The death toll in the war between US-Israel and Iran has been on the rise. According to Al Jazeera’s live tracker, which compiles data from the Iranian Red Crescent and the National Health, Defence and Interior Ministries, here is the latest death toll so far: US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier today to discuss the evolving situation in West Asia. "We discussed our shared concerns over the evolving situation in West Asia and the need for a return to dialogue and diplomacy. We will continue to engage closely and coordinate efforts towards the early restoration of peace and stability in the region," Modi posted on X. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Missiles reportedly fired by the United States and Israel have struck two schools in the town of Parand, southwest of Tehran, Al Jazeera reported citing Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Images shared by the outlet showed damaged classrooms and debris scattered across what appeared to be a school building. The report said several nearby residential buildings were also damaged in the strikes. There was no immediate confirmation from US or Israeli officials and the extent of casualties was not immediately clear. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: France has authorised a temporary presence of U.S. aircraft on certain bases located in the country on a temporary basis, a French army general staff official said on Thursday. "Considering the context, France demanded that the concerned resources do not participate in any way in operations conducted by the United States in Iran but strictly for the support of the defence of our partners in the region," the official said. China on Thursday confirmed that it will send its Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, Zhai Jun, to the region soon to help promote de-escalation amid the ongoing conflict in the area. Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that the country believes that dialogue and negotiation are the only viable solutions to resolving disputes and that the continued escalation of the conflict serves no one's interests. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri signed the book of condolence for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Iranian embassy on Thursday. The 86-year-old former Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran was killed in a combined military operation launched by the United States and Israel in the early hours of Saturday. Misri's action came as part of India's first reaction to the Supreme Leader's death. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: A day after a US submarine sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, killing 87 sailors, a second Iranian warship is moving toward Sri Lanka on Thursday. The warship is believed to be carrying more than 100 crew members. According to news agency AFP, there are mounting fears it could be targeted in a similar strike to its sister ship. Sri Lankan minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the vessel was currently stationed just outside the country’s territorial waters. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has urged citizens to curb their use of water and electricity as crews work to repair infrastructure damaged in recent U.S. and Israeli strikes. According to remarks carried by Iran’s Mehr news agency, Aliabadi called on the public to use utilities sparingly while repair efforts continue. “People should manage their consumption so that we can get through this situation without creating serious problems,” he said. Officials say technicians are working around the clock to restore damaged facilities, while authorities seek to prevent further strain on the country’s already stressed power and water networks. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: Iran’s president has publicly praised Spain for refusing to support US strikes on Iran, as tensions escalate over the widening conflict. President Masoud Pezeshkian commended Spanish officials after Madrid declined to allow Washington to use jointly operated US-Spanish military bases for the attacks. The decision reportedly angered US President Donald Trump, who responded by threatening a full trade embargo against Spain. “Spain's responsible conduct in opposing the Zionist-American coalition's flagrant human rights violations and military aggression against countries, including Iran, shows that ethics and awakened consciences still exist in the West. I commend Spanish officials for their stances,” Pezeshkian wrote in a post on X. Spain has pushed back against claims from Washington that its stance may be shifting. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said the country has not agreed to cooperate with the US military, rejecting an assertion made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt that Madrid had since changed its position. US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: While speaking to the press in Delhi, Iran's Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, said, "Iran demonstrated sincerity and they showed open hostility. They started but duration of the war is in our hands." "We don't want war. They started. We announced several times that duration, ending of war is in our hands. This is very important. We don't attack (our neighbours)... they provided bases. We have good relation with our neighbours and we announced to all neighbours that we attacked the bases of United States. From these bases, they targeted my elementary schools. They targeted 160 elementary students. This is very important. We attacked only the bases," he added. Watch- VIDEO | Delhi: Iran's Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali, says, "Iran demonstrated sincerity and they showed open hostility. They started but duration of the war is in our hands." "We don't want war. They started. We announced several times that duration, ending of war is… pic.twitter.com/SbJzmTYzqv An Iranian drone has struck Nakhchivan Airport in Azerbaijan, marking the first time the country has come under direct attack. WATCH 🚨 Nakhchivan Airport in Azerbaijan has been attacked by an Iranian drone. This is the first time Azerbaijan has been attacked. pic.twitter.com/EPyzPKSlP7 US-Israel War on Iran LIVE: A series of loud explosions was heard across Doha as air defence systems appeared to intercept incoming aerial threats, with witnesses reporting dozens of booms echoing overhead. “We heard four explosions. Then we heard six more. Since then there have been at least a dozen, maybe 20, booms,” Al Jazeera’s ground reporter said. Looking up, plumes of smoke could be seen in the sky, suggesting interceptors had struck what were believed to be Iranian missiles or drones. Al Jazeera reported that the interceptions appeared to be occurring increasingly closer to the central parts of the city. Several residents reported seeing flashes and smoke trails in areas near where the US embassy had earlier been evacuated. The precise target of the latest barrage remains unclear. However, the sequence of explosions and interceptions suggests an unfolding exchange, with air defences continuing to engage incoming projectiles. Azerbaijan has accused Iran of launching two drones into its territory, injuring two civilians, and said it has summoned the Iranian ambassador to lodge a strong protest. According to Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry, one drone crashed at an airport in Nakhchivan, near the Iranian border, while another landed close to a school. The ministry described the incident as a violation of international law and called on Tehran to urgently clarify the circumstances and take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. “The Azerbaijani side reserves the right to take appropriate response measures,” the ministry said, adding that Iran’s ambassador had been summoned to formally convey Baku’s “strong protest.” Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said it had carried out a pre-emptive operation against separatist groups allegedly backed by the US and Israel. According to Iranian officials, the groups were planning to cross Iran’s western borders and launch “terrorist attacks.” Iranian forces said they destroyed several bases used by the groups and caused heavy losses. Earlier reports said Iranian forces had launched operations against “anti-Iran separatist forces” in the Kurdish region of neighbouring Iraq. More than 80 bodies have been recovered from the sea after a US submarine reportedly torpedoed an Iranian navy frigate, according to Aljazeera. Thirty-two sailors were rescued earlier after Sri Lanka received a distress call from the vessel about 40km off its coast. The ship had been returning from the International Fleet Review 2026, a multinational naval event held in Visakhapatnam, India, and attended by navies from 54 countries. The bodies were taken to a hospital in Galle, where nearby facilities were cleared to handle the large number of casualties. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says its navy struck a US tanker in the northern Gulf early today, Aljazeera reports. The group warned that military and commercial ships from the US, Israel, and supporting European countries will not be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. “If they are observed, they will certainly be hit,” the IRGC said. The group added that under international law, Iran has the right to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz in times of war, according to Tasnim News. Sri Lanka has begun rescue operations for an Iranian ship stranded off its coast, a government spokesperson, Nalinda Jayatissa, confirmed. The vessel is in Sri Lanka’s economic zone, beyond territorial waters, and authorities say all efforts are focused on ensuring the safety of everyone on board amid the ongoing crisis. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the country is sending military assets to the Middle East as a precaution. Two Australian military planes have already left for the region, highlighting Canberra’s preparedness amid rising regional tensions. Iran’s warning is clear: the U.S. attack on the frigate Dena in international waters has crossed a red line. The Islamic Republic’s naval and missile forces are disciplined, united, and fully prepared to respond. Any further aggression will be met with decisive, overwhelming, and strategically precise retaliation, showing that Tehran’s sovereignty and regional authority cannot be challenged. Iran’s warning is clear: the U.S. attack on the frigate Dena in international waters has crossed a red line. The Islamic Republic’s naval and missile forces are disciplined, united, and fully prepared to respond. Any further aggression will be met with decisive, overwhelming, and… Lebanese media reported that an Israeli strike overnight killed a senior Hamas leader. Wassim Atallah al-Ali and his wife died when a drone hit their home in Beddawi, a Palestinian camp near Tripoli. The National News Agency called al-Ali a senior Hamas figure. This marks the first reported targeted killing linked to the recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran, showing the widening scope of military actions in the region. The Israeli army has again warned people in southern Lebanon to move north of the Litani River. The Times of Israel reported that army spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee said anyone near Hezbollah fighters, military sites, or weapons could be in danger. He added that houses used for military purposes might be targeted. So far, the Israeli army estimates more than 300,000 civilians have fled the area. In comparison, nearly 1.2 million people were displaced during the 2024 conflict. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the US for sinking the Iranian naval frigate Dena, calling it an “atrocity at sea” that the US would come to “bitterly regret.” Speaking on X, he said the attack took place 2,000 miles from Iran’s shores and struck Dena, which was a “guest of India’s Navy” carrying nearly 130 sailors, without any prior warning. Araghchi warned that the US has set a dangerous precedent and that Tehran would not forget this action. The incident adds to rising tensions in the Gulf as the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates, raising concerns for naval operations and regional security. The U.S. has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores. Frigate Dena, a guest of India's Navy carrying almost 130 sailors, was struck in international waters without warning. Mark my words: The U.S. will come to bitterly regret precedent it has set. pic.twitter.com/cxYiI9BLUk
