West Asia War LIVE Updates: Joe Kent&rsquo;s resignation draws sharp response; Senator Mark Warner criticises record
The resignation triggered a sharp political response, including from Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark R Warner, who criticised Kent&rsquo;s record but endorsed his core claim on Iran. &ldquo;Joe Kent&rsquo;s record is deeply troubling, and in my view, he never should have been confirmed to lead the National Counterterrorism Center,&rdquo; Warner said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Joe Kent&rsquo;s resignation draws sharp response; Senator Mark Warner criticises record
The resignation triggered a sharp political response, including from Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark R Warner, who criticised Kent&rsquo;s record but endorsed his core claim on Iran. &ldquo;Joe Kent&rsquo;s record is deeply troubling, and in my view, he never should have been confirmed to lead the National Counterterrorism Center,&rdquo; Warner said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'US risked being drawn into another costly conflict under flawed assumptions'
In a resignation letter addressed to President Trump, Kent expanded on his concerns, reiterating that Iran &ldquo;posed no imminent threat to our nation&rdquo; and warning against repeating past strategic mistakes in the Middle East. He said the United States risked being drawn into another costly conflict under flawed assumptions.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'US risked being drawn into another costly conflict under flawed assumptions'
In a resignation letter addressed to President Trump, Kent expanded on his concerns, reiterating that Iran &ldquo;posed no imminent threat to our nation&rdquo; and warning against repeating past strategic mistakes in the Middle East. He said the United States risked being drawn into another costly conflict under flawed assumptions.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Joe Kent cautions against &lsquo;misguided&rsquo; Iran war, says it risks American lives
Kent added that &ldquo;we cannot make this mistake again&rdquo; and cautioned against decisions driven by external pressure and misinformation. Drawing on his personal experience, Kent said he could not support sending &ldquo;the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people nor justifies the cost of American lives&rdquo;.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Joe Kent cautions against &lsquo;misguided&rsquo; Iran war, says it risks American lives
Kent added that &ldquo;we cannot make this mistake again&rdquo; and cautioned against decisions driven by external pressure and misinformation. Drawing on his personal experience, Kent said he could not support sending &ldquo;the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people nor justifies the cost of American lives&rdquo;.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns, says he &lsquo;cannot support&rsquo; Iran war
Kent also acknowledged his tenure. &ldquo;It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.&rdquo; The White House did not immediately respond to a question on his resignation.
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After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today. I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/prtu86DpEr">pic.twitter.com/prtu86DpEr</a>
&mdash; Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) <a href="https://twitter.com/joekent16jan19/status/2033897242986209689?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns, says he &lsquo;cannot support&rsquo; Iran war
Kent also acknowledged his tenure. &ldquo;It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC. May God bless America.&rdquo; The White House did not immediately respond to a question on his resignation.

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this&hellip; pic.twitter.com/prtu86DpEr
&mdash; Joe Kent (@joekent16jan19) March 17, 2026




West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Cannot in good conscience support ongoing war in Iran' He directly challenged the rationale for the conflict. &ldquo;I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.&rdquo;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: 'Cannot in good conscience support ongoing war in Iran'He directly challenged the rationale for the conflict. &ldquo;I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.&rdquo;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump&rsquo;s counter terrorism chief quits in protest over Iran conflict
The Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), Joe Kent, has resigned with immediate effect, in a significant setback to President Donald Trump and the first high-level exit from the administration in protest against the ongoing Iran war. &ldquo;After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today,&rdquo; Kent said in a public statement Tuesday. (AFP)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump&rsquo;s counter terrorism chief quits in protest over Iran conflict
The Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), Joe Kent, has resigned with immediate effect, in a significant setback to President Donald Trump and the first high-level exit from the administration in protest against the ongoing Iran war. &ldquo;After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today,&rdquo; Kent said in a public statement Tuesday. (AFP)
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West Asia War LIVE Updates | Blasts heard from Jerusalem after warning of Iran missiles in north Israel: AFP
A series of distant blasts were heard on Tuesday from Jerusalem after sirens sounded in northern Israel following a warning that Iran had fired missiles, AFP journalists said. "The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israeli military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Blasts heard from Jerusalem after warning of Iran missiles in north Israel: AFP
A series of distant blasts were heard on Tuesday from Jerusalem after sirens sounded in northern Israel following a warning that Iran had fired missiles, AFP journalists said. "The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israeli military said.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says targeted top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Iran strike
The Israeli military said Tuesday it targeted Akram al-Ajouri, head of the military wing of the group Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in a strike in Iran. "We conducted a strike against Akram al-Ajouri," a military official told reporters during a briefing, adding that the "senior commander in the Islamic Jihad of Gaza" had been living in Iran and had not been confirmed killed.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel military says targeted top Palestinian Islamic Jihad commander in Iran strike
The Israeli military said Tuesday it targeted Akram al-Ajouri, head of the military wing of the group Palestinian Islamic Jihad, in a strike in Iran. "We conducted a strike against Akram al-Ajouri," a military official told reporters during a briefing, adding that the "senior commander in the Islamic Jihad of Gaza" had been living in Iran and had not been confirmed killed.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says killed Iran's security chief Larijani
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani was "eliminated last night", although this has not been confirmed by Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Israel says killed Iran's security chief Larijani
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Larijani was "eliminated last night", although this has not been confirmed by Iran.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israel conducts air strike near Beirut airport: state media
The Israeli military launched an air strike near Beirut's airport, in the city's southern suburbs, on Tuesday, according to state media, after several raids hit the area earlier in the day. "Israeli warplanes launched a raid, the third today on the southern suburbs, targeting the old airport road near the Ansar Stadium in the Burj al-Barajneh area," a short distance from Beirut International Airport, state media reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Israel conducts air strike near Beirut airport: state media
The Israeli military launched an air strike near Beirut's airport, in the city's southern suburbs, on Tuesday, according to state media, after several raids hit the area earlier in the day. "Israeli warplanes launched a raid, the third today on the southern suburbs, targeting the old airport road near the Ansar Stadium in the Burj al-Barajneh area," a short distance from Beirut International Airport, state media reported.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran residents flee north to Iran's quiet 'Riviera'
No explosions, few police checks and well-stocked shops: in the relaxed Caspian Sea resorts where many Tehran residents have fled, the ongoing war seems far away. "It seems as though people barely realise that there's a war happening," said an Iranian woman in her thirties, who decamped there from the capital.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Tehran residents flee north to Iran's quiet 'Riviera'
No explosions, few police checks and well-stocked shops: in the relaxed Caspian Sea resorts where many Tehran residents have fled, the ongoing war seems far away. "It seems as though people barely realise that there's a war happening," said an Iranian woman in her thirties, who decamped there from the capital.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Palestinian axeman wounds three Israelis
A Palestinian axeman seriously wounded three Israelis before being shot by an Israeli soldier in a Jewish suburb of East Jerusalem on Monday, police said. The Palestinian attacked Israelis after climbing aboard a bus at a stop in the Neve Yaakov area, north of the city centre. One passenger was hit in the head and two in the legs.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Palestinian axeman wounds three Israelis
A Palestinian axeman seriously wounded three Israelis before being shot by an Israeli soldier in a Jewish suburb of East Jerusalem on Monday, police said. The Palestinian attacked Israelis after climbing aboard a bus at a stop in the Neve Yaakov area, north of the city centre. One passenger was hit in the head and two in the legs.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon, other West Asian nations
China on Tuesday said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon and two other West Asian countries hit hard by the ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking at a media briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Beijing has decided to provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq in the hope of easing the humanitarian plight faced by local people.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon, other West Asian nations
China on Tuesday said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon and two other West Asian countries hit hard by the ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking at a media briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Beijing has decided to provide emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq in the hope of easing the humanitarian plight faced by local people.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Top Iranian official Ali Larijani killed in overnight strike by IDF, confirms Israeli Defence Minister Katz
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday confirmed Ali Larijani, Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an overnight airstrike in Tehran as the conflict in West Asia escalates. Confirming the development, Katz said, "Larijani and the Basij commander were eliminated tonight and joined the head of the destruction plan, Khamenei, and all the thwarted members of the evil axis in the depths of hell," as quoted by TPS.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Top Iranian official Ali Larijani killed in overnight strike by IDF, confirms Israeli Defence Minister Katz
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Tuesday confirmed Ali Larijani, Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an overnight airstrike in Tehran as the conflict in West Asia escalates. Confirming the development, Katz said, "Larijani and the Basij commander were eliminated tonight and joined the head of the destruction plan, Khamenei, and all the thwarted members of the evil axis in the depths of hell," as quoted by TPS.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Hezbollah has fired 2,000 missiles, rockets, and drones at Israeli civilians in last two weeks: Gideon Saar
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday termed the Joint Statement issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, as "a distorted view of reality". Earlier in the day, leaders of the five countries issued a joint statement, highlighting their grave concern over the escalating violence in Lebanon and called for immediate de-escalation and meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | Hezbollah has fired 2,000 missiles, rockets, and drones at Israeli civilians in last two weeks: Gideon Saar
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday termed the Joint Statement issued by the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom on the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, as "a distorted view of reality". Earlier in the day, leaders of the five countries issued a joint statement, highlighting their grave concern over the escalating violence in Lebanon and called for immediate de-escalation and meaningful engagement by Israeli and Lebanese representatives to negotiate a sustainable political solution.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Defence Ministry says it "downed three more drones" in Eastern Province
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fresh wave of aerial activity today, reporting that it "has downed three more drones" within its Eastern Province. This latest interception occurred just a short period after the military successfully neutralised a larger swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles in the same vicinity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Saudi Defence Ministry says it "downed three more drones" in Eastern Province
The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence has confirmed a fresh wave of aerial activity today, reporting that it "has downed three more drones" within its Eastern Province. This latest interception occurred just a short period after the military successfully neutralised a larger swarm of unmanned aerial vehicles in the same vicinity.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IDF eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years
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? COMMANDER OF THE BASIJ UNIT ELIMINATED Yesterday, the IDF targeted &amp; eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years. Under Soleimani, the Basij unit led the main repression operations in Iran, employing severe violence,&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/aJ0dNtCFz0">pic.twitter.com/aJ0dNtCFz0</a>
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/2033827283341824256?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote>
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West Asia War LIVE Updates: The IDF eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years
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? COMMANDER OF THE BASIJ UNIT ELIMINATEDYesterday, the IDF targeted &amp; eliminated Gholamreza Soleimani, who operated as commander of the Basij unit for the past 6 years.Under Soleimani, the Basij unit led the main repression operations in Iran, employing severe violence,&hellip; pic.twitter.com/aJ0dNtCFz0
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 17, 2026


West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X, the IDF confirmed the extent of the aerial operation
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?STRUCK: Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran: ?In Tehran, dozens of munitions were dropped on command centers and UAV, ballistic missiles and air defense storage sites were stuck. ?In Shiraz, the internal security forces&rsquo; command center and a&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/8RX2NS4tnH">pic.twitter.com/8RX2NS4tnH</a>
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/2033806807135596710?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: In a post on X, the IDF confirmed the extent of the aerial operation
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?STRUCK: Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran:?In Tehran, dozens of munitions were dropped on command centers and UAV, ballistic missiles and air defense storage sites were stuck.?In Shiraz, the internal security forces&rsquo; command center and a&hellip; pic.twitter.com/8RX2NS4tnH
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West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Dozens of munitions dropped on command centres": Israel strikes across Iran cities Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced a series of targeted strikes against "Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran."&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Dozens of munitions dropped on command centres": Israel strikes across Iran cities Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have announced a series of targeted strikes against "Iranian regime infrastructure in different areas across Iran."&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sharing the details in a post on X, the IDF said, "Operational Update: Lebanon- Additional IDF troops have been deployed in Lebanon
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⭕️ Operational Update: Lebanon Additional IDF troops have been deployed in Lebanon, continuing efforts to establish a forward defense posture in order to remove threats and create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel against Hezbollah&rsquo;s threat. <a href="https://t.co/Q7dOLsT4Bd">pic.twitter.com/Q7dOLsT4Bd</a>
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/2033789298038706228?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">March 17, 2026</a></blockquote>

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West Asia War LIVE Updates: Sharing the details in a post on X, the IDF said, "Operational Update: Lebanon- Additional IDF troops have been deployed in Lebanon
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⭕️ Operational Update: LebanonAdditional IDF troops have been deployed in Lebanon, continuing efforts to establish a forward defense posture in order to remove threats and create an additional layer of security for residents of northern Israel against Hezbollah&rsquo;s threat. pic.twitter.com/Q7dOLsT4Bd
&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 17, 2026




West Asia War LIVE Updates | "To create additional security against Hezbollah's threat": Israel deploys additional troops in Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has deployed additional troops in Lebanon in what it has called efforts to establish a "forward defence posture" to remove threats to the residents of northern Israel against Hezbollah.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "To create additional security against Hezbollah's threat": Israel deploys additional troops in Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has deployed additional troops in Lebanon in what it has called efforts to establish a "forward defence posture" to remove threats to the residents of northern Israel against Hezbollah.&nbsp;

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Regional security must be ensured by regional nations": Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf rejects foreign interference
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has stated that Tehran did not anticipate the territories of its southern neighbours being utilised as a launchpad for aggression against the Islamic Republic, according to a report by the state broadcaster Press TV. In an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed media outlet, Qalibaf addressed questions regarding reactions countries in Iran's neighbourhood on Tehran's retaliatory strikes. "Let me set aside pleasantries, it was we who did not expect the soil of our southern neighbours to be used for aggression against Iran, compelling us to defend ourselves," he remarked.

West Asia War LIVE Updates | "Regional security must be ensured by regional nations": Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf rejects foreign interference
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has stated that Tehran did not anticipate the territories of its southern neighbours being utilised as a launchpad for aggression against the Islamic Republic, according to a report by the state broadcaster Press TV. In an interview with Al-Araby Al-Jadeed media outlet, Qalibaf addressed questions regarding reactions countries in Iran's neighbourhood on Tehran's retaliatory strikes. "Let me set aside pleasantries, it was we who did not expect the soil of our southern neighbours to be used for aggression against Iran, compelling us to defend ourselves," he remarked.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Beirut, Tehran A drone attack in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at an oil tank farm Tuesday in Fujairah, an emirate on the country's east coast with the Gulf of Oman that has been repeatedly targeted, the state-run WAM news agency reported. It said no one had been injured in the blast. This came after a brief closure of the UAE's airspace when the military reported it was "responding to missile and drone threats from Iran." Also on Tuesday, the Israeli military said it had launched new attacks across both Tehran and Beirut, with those on the Lebanese capital targeting Hezbollah militants: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE briefly closes airspace as Israel strikes Beirut, TehranA drone attack in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at an oil tank farm Tuesday in Fujairah, an emirate on the country's east coast with the Gulf of Oman that has been repeatedly targeted, the state-run WAM news agency reported. It said no one had been injured in the blast. This came after a brief closure of the UAE's airspace when the military reported it was "responding to missile and drone threats from Iran." Also on Tuesday, the Israeli military said it had launched new attacks across both Tehran and Beirut, with those on the Lebanese capital targeting Hezbollah militants: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar intercepts missiles, falling debris sparks "limited fire" in industrial zone; no injuries reported
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that emergency response teams are currently attending to a blaze in an industrial zone. The incident was triggered by falling debris following the successful neutralisation of an aerial threat: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Qatar intercepts missiles, falling debris sparks "limited fire" in industrial zone; no injuries reported
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has confirmed that emergency response teams are currently attending to a blaze in an industrial zone. The incident was triggered by falling debris following the successful neutralisation of an aerial threat: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait military neutralises drone threat to safeguard critical infrastructure
A drone has been neutralised by Kuwaiti military personnel as part of "ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites, and confront any potential threats," according to a report by Al Jazeera. The spokesperson for Kuwait's National Guard confirmed that the craft was taken down by the armed forces. This military action was undertaken to safeguard critical infrastructure and respond to possible risks within the country's territory: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Kuwait military neutralises drone threat to safeguard critical infrastructure
A drone has been neutralised by Kuwaiti military personnel as part of "ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites, and confront any potential threats," according to a report by Al Jazeera. The spokesperson for Kuwait's National Guard confirmed that the craft was taken down by the armed forces. This military action was undertaken to safeguard critical infrastructure and respond to possible risks within the country's territory: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US embassy, hotel in Baghdad, south Iraqi oilfield targeted by Iranian drones
The US Embassy and a hotel in Baghdad were targeted by drones early Tuesday, with video appearing to show air defences engaging a projectile near the embassy, CNN reported. The Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq also came under attack, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of Iraq's armed forces said, according to the US broadcaster: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US embassy, hotel in Baghdad, south Iraqi oilfield targeted by Iranian drones
The US Embassy and a hotel in Baghdad were targeted by drones early Tuesday, with video appearing to show air defences engaging a projectile near the embassy, CNN reported. The Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq also came under attack, the spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of Iraq's armed forces said, according to the US broadcaster: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Asian shares are mixed, US futures slip as Brent hovers at over USD 100 barrel
Shares wavered in Asia on Tuesday after a drop in oil prices helped send the US stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began. The reprieve in prices for crude was short-lived, with Brent crude climbing nearly 3 per cent early Tuesday to USD 103.17 a barrel. US benchmark crude also climbed to USD 96.20 after dipping to about USD 93 a barrel on Monday. US futures fell back, with the contracts for the S&amp;P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.3 per cent: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Asian shares are mixed, US futures slip as Brent hovers at over USD 100 barrel
Shares wavered in Asia on Tuesday after a drop in oil prices helped send the US stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began. The reprieve in prices for crude was short-lived, with Brent crude climbing nearly 3 per cent early Tuesday to USD 103.17 a barrel. US benchmark crude also climbed to USD 96.20 after dipping to about USD 93 a barrel on Monday. US futures fell back, with the contracts for the S&amp;P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.3 per cent: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE repels Iranian missiles and drones
The Ministry of Defence in the United Arab Emirates has stated that the nation's air protection units were engaged in repelling incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE repels Iranian missiles and drones
The Ministry of Defence in the United Arab Emirates has stated that the nation's air protection units were engaged in repelling incoming missiles and drones launched from Iran: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US embassy in Baghdad attacked, fire breaks out
Facilities inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone caught fire after the embassy was attacked early Tuesday.&nbsp;Two booby-trapped drones landed within the embassy perimeter and the subsequent explosions sparked a fire visible from outside the complex, a source from Iraq's Interior Ministry told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. Sirens were activated immediately across the site during the assault, while the embassy's defence system failed to intercept the incoming drones, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the source.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: US embassy in Baghdad attacked, fire breaks out
Facilities inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone caught fire after the embassy was attacked early Tuesday.&nbsp;Two booby-trapped drones landed within the embassy perimeter and the subsequent explosions sparked a fire visible from outside the complex, a source from Iraq's Interior Ministry told Xinhua on condition of anonymity. Sirens were activated immediately across the site during the assault, while the embassy's defence system failed to intercept the incoming drones, Xinhua news agency reported quoting the source.

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE reopens airspace as flight operations return to normal after comprehensive assessment
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has declared that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE's airspace, as reported by the WAM news service. This follows the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the "temporary precautionary measures" that had been previously implemented. According to the authority, the decision to resume standard operations was reached following a "comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions." This process was conducted in close coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the region's flight paths: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE reopens airspace as flight operations return to normal after comprehensive assessment
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has declared that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE's airspace, as reported by the WAM news service. This follows the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the "temporary precautionary measures" that had been previously implemented. According to the authority, the decision to resume standard operations was reached following a "comprehensive assessment of operational and security conditions." This process was conducted in close coordination with relevant authorities to ensure the safety of the region's flight paths: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Deadly retaliation awaits enemies over killing of sailors in Indian Ocean, warns Iran Navy chief
The commander of the Iranian Navy has issued a stern warning following a fatal incident in the Indian Ocean, stating that the nation's adversaries will encounter "deadly retaliation" after several sailors were killed off the coast of Sri Lanka, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Rear Admiral Shahram Irani addressed the loss of life, asserting that Tehran remains committed to responding to the attack. "We will not forget the enemy's crime, and we will exact retribution for the blood of our martyrs," the commander was quoted as saying: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Deadly retaliation awaits enemies over killing of sailors in Indian Ocean, warns Iran Navy chief
The commander of the Iranian Navy has issued a stern warning following a fatal incident in the Indian Ocean, stating that the nation's adversaries will encounter "deadly retaliation" after several sailors were killed off the coast of Sri Lanka, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. Rear Admiral Shahram Irani addressed the loss of life, asserting that Tehran remains committed to responding to the attack. "We will not forget the enemy's crime, and we will exact retribution for the blood of our martyrs," the commander was quoted as saying: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; "no casualties" reported
A fire has erupted within the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a drone strike at the facility, according to a report by Al Jazeera, citing the local government's media office. The incident occurred at the energy site located approximately 150 km east of Dubai. Despite the targeted nature of the attack, authorities have confirmed that there were "no casualties" as a result of the strike. In an immediate response to the outbreak, "emergency teams" were dispatched to the area. These units remain on-site and are currently "dealing with the incident" to contain the situation at the critical regional hub: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; "no casualties" reported
A fire has erupted within the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone following a drone strike at the facility, according to a report by Al Jazeera, citing the local government's media office. The incident occurred at the energy site located approximately 150 km east of Dubai. Despite the targeted nature of the attack, authorities have confirmed that there were "no casualties" as a result of the strike. In an immediate response to the outbreak, "emergency teams" were dispatched to the area. These units remain on-site and are currently "dealing with the incident" to contain the situation at the critical regional hub: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE shuts airspace following Iranian missile, drone strikes
The General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the temporary and full closure of the United Arab Emirates airspace, Al Jazeera reported. As per Al Jazeera, State media said the move was "an exceptional precautionary measure" aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews, as well as safeguarding the UAE's territory: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: UAE shuts airspace following Iranian missile, drone strikes
The General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the temporary and full closure of the United Arab Emirates airspace, Al Jazeera reported. As per Al Jazeera, State media said the move was "an exceptional precautionary measure" aimed at ensuring the safety of flights and air crews, as well as safeguarding the UAE's territory: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships to help in the safe transit of merchant vessels and tankers bringing gas and crude oil to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. All possible assistance and support are being provided to the vessels that are being escorted by the Indian Navy, as per sources. The reports said that Iran asked India for the exchange of three tankers seized by it in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Indian Navy deploys warships for safe passage of Indian vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships to help in the safe transit of merchant vessels and tankers bringing gas and crude oil to India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz near Iran. All possible assistance and support are being provided to the vessels that are being escorted by the Indian Navy, as per sources. The reports said that Iran asked India for the exchange of three tankers seized by it in exchange for permitting the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound ships from the Strait of Hormuz: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises questions about Mojtaba Khamenei's health
US President Donald Trump on Monday questioned the health and whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying the leader has not been seen publicly and noting that speculation about his condition has been circulating widely. Trump said numerous claims have emerged regarding Khamenei's condition, ranging from severe injury to even death: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump raises questions about Mojtaba Khamenei's health
US President Donald Trump on Monday questioned the health and whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, saying the leader has not been seen publicly and noting that speculation about his condition has been circulating widely. Trump said numerous claims have emerged regarding Khamenei's condition, ranging from severe injury to even death: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal' as US bombings enters third week
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran is attempting to negotiate with the United States even as American military operations against the country continue, adding that Tehran has also been spreading disinformation using Artificial Intelligence (AI) about the ongoing conflict. Responding to a question about what a potential deal with Tehran might look like amid the third week of the bombing campaign, Trump said Iran has been in contact with US representatives but suggested the situation remains uncertain. "They (Iran) want to make a deal. They're talking to our people," Trump said, while cautioning that Iran has long relied on disinformation tactics and is now combining them with artificial intelligence: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal' as US bombings enters third week
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran is attempting to negotiate with the United States even as American military operations against the country continue, adding that Tehran has also been spreading disinformation using Artificial Intelligence (AI) about the ongoing conflict. Responding to a question about what a potential deal with Tehran might look like amid the third week of the bombing campaign, Trump said Iran has been in contact with US representatives but suggested the situation remains uncertain. "They (Iran) want to make a deal. They're talking to our people," Trump said, while cautioning that Iran has long relied on disinformation tactics and is now combining them with artificial intelligence: ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Not happy with UK, France on Srait of Hormuz coalition, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that he was not happy with French President Emmanuel Macron's stance on not joining the coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while in a Lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members, said that the US military is the "strongest in the world, and do not need anyone": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Not happy with UK, France on Srait of Hormuz coalition, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said that he was not happy with French President Emmanuel Macron's stance on not joining the coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, while in a Lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members, said that the US military is the "strongest in the world, and do not need anyone": ANI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: The Director of the US National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), Joe Kent, has resigned with immediate effect, in a significant setback to President Donald Trump and the first high-level exit from the administration in protest against the ongoing Iran war. We are closing the LIVE blog now

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