Iran Israel War News LIVE: Fresh blasts heard in central Israel after Iranian strikes in Dimona, Arad

Iran Israel war news LIVE: The death toll from the ongoing West Asia war has crossed 2,500, with the heaviest losses reported in Iran and Lebanon. According to latest estimates, more than 1,500 people have been killed in Iran and over 1,000 in Lebanon, while Israel has reported 15 deaths and the United States has lost 13 military personnel. Additional civilian casualties have also been recorded across Gulf countries, both on land and at sea, as the conflict widens.

The war has also triggered a massive humanitarian crisis, with millions displaced in Iran and Lebanon alone. Ongoing strikes, missile attacks and disruptions to critical infrastructure have intensified fears of a prolonged conflict, with civilians continuing to bear the brunt across multiple fronts in the region.

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Iran Israel war news LIVE: Rescue teams are searching for crew and passengers after a Qatari military helicopter crashed into the country’s waters following a reported technical malfunction, the government said early Sunday. Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of people on board or the extent of casualties, as search operations continue.

While Qatar has faced multiple strikes since the start of the ongoing West Asia conflict, officials said there is no indication so far linking the crash to the war triggered by US-Israeli actions against Iran.

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Iran Israel war news LIVE: Explosions were heard in Jerusalem on Sunday after air raid sirens were triggered by incoming missile warnings from Iran, according to AFP. The Israeli military had earlier alerted civilians about detected missile launches, with defence systems activated to intercept the threats.

Emergency service Magen David Adom said there were no immediate reports of casualties following the initial alert. The blasts were likely linked to interception attempts, as fresh waves of missile fire continue to target multiple parts of Israel amid the escalating conflict.

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Iran Israel war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has achieved its objectives in the Iran conflict “weeks ahead of schedule,” rejecting criticism from analysts and media reports. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran’s leadership and military capabilities had been “wiped out” and asserted that Tehran was willing to negotiate, though he indicated he was not interested in a deal. He also lashed out at coverage by The New York Times, calling its reporting inaccurate.

While Trump said the US is “very close” to meeting its objectives and hinted at winding down operations, Iranian officials have continued to reject talks following the recent escalation in the conflict.

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Iran Israel war news LIVE: India’s urea plants are operating at nearly half capacity after disruptions in LNG supplies through the Strait of Hormuz triggered force majeure declarations by suppliers, industry sources said.

The supply hit has led to gas curtailments by major distributors, reducing availability to around 60-65% of normal levels, with some plants receiving even less. As a result, urea production at affected units has dropped by nearly 50%.

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US Iran war LIVE: Iran’s representative to the International Maritime Organization said that vessels can continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, provided they coordinate with Tehran for security and safety arrangements. The official added that restrictions are primarily aimed at “enemy” nations.

The representative also blamed ongoing US and Israeli military actions as the “root” of the current situation in the strait, which has disrupted global shipping. At the same time, Iran signalled willingness to cooperate with the IMO and other countries to enhance maritime safety and protect seafarers, even as the waterway remains a focal point of the conflict.

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US Iran war LIVE: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its latest wave of attacks targeted multiple cities in Israel as well as US military bases in the Gulf, claiming over 200 people were killed or injured.

The IRGC said strikes hit areas including Arad, Dimona and Be’er Sheva, and extended to American-linked bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, alleging Israeli air defences had “collapsed.”

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US Iran war LIVE: Fresh explosions were reported across central Israel on Sunday after air raid sirens sounded following new Iranian missile alerts, according to AFP.

The blasts come just hours after earlier strikes hit the southern cities of Dimona and Arad, where dozens were injured and significant damage was reported. Residents in central regions reported hearing loud booms, likely linked to either incoming projectiles or interception attempts by Israeli air defence systems.

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US Iran war LIVE: Iranian drone strikes targeted a military base near Baghdad International Airport on Sunday, marking another escalation in the widening regional conflict, news agency AFP reported. The attack comes amid a surge in drone and missile activity across Iraq, where facilities linked to US and allied forces have increasingly come under threat in recent weeks.

Details on damage or casualties remain unclear at this point and more details are awaited, which will be updated shortly.

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US Iran war LIVE: Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by up to 25% for the second time in two weeks, as the ongoing West Asia conflict begins to strain energy supplies. Petrol prices were hiked sharply, while diesel also saw a significant increase. Authorities said the move is aimed at cutting fuel consumption, with rationing already introduced and a target to reduce usage by up to 20%.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned of prolonged disruption due to the crisis, particularly with the Strait of Hormuz effectively impacted. The government has introduced emergency measures including a four-day work week and work-from-home policies. Heavily reliant on imported oil, Sri Lanka fears the conflict could derail its fragile recovery from the 2022 economic crisis.

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US Iran war LIVE: Iran has denied any role in a reported missile attempt targeting the US-UK military base at Diego Garcia, after a The Wall Street Journal report claimed two ballistic missiles were launched toward the facility. A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Tehran was not behind the attack. The report said one missile failed mid-flight while the other was likely intercepted, though details remain unclear. The base, located about 4,000 km from Iran, is a key strategic hub in the Indian Ocean, and the alleged strike had raised questions about Iran’s missile range capabilities.

The denial comes as the US ramps up military preparedness in the region. President Donald Trump has said he is not currently planning to deploy ground troops but is keeping “maximum optionality,” even as the Pentagon draws up invasion plans. Thousands of US Marines and rapid-response forces are being positioned closer to West Asia, signalling heightened readiness as Washington weighs its next move in the escalating conflict.

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US Iran war LIVE: The United Arab Emirates said on Sunday that its air defence systems were actively responding to incoming missile and drone attacks launched from Iran. In a statement, the defence ministry confirmed that multiple aerial threats had been detected and were being intercepted, adding that the loud explosions reported in several areas were the result of defensive systems engaging the targets mid-air.

The UAE has not yet reported casualties or damage, but the activation of air defences highlights rising security concerns across the region.

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US Iran war LIVE: The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced the successful interception and neutralisation of multiple aerial threats targeting the kingdom’s capital and eastern regions. Military officials confirmed that they have “intercepted and downed four more drones over the Eastern Province.” This operation follows a series of attempted strikes aimed at key residential and economic hubs within the country.

US Iran war LIVE: Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said. “If there were to be a complete ceasefire, hypothetically speaking, then things like minesweeping could come up. This is purely hypothetical, but if a ceasefire were established and naval mines were creating an obstacle, then I think that would be something to consider,” Motegi said, Reuters reported.

US Iran war LIVE: More than 100 people were wounded after Iranian missile strikes hit the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona on Saturday, with projectiles breaching the country’s air defence systems. Emergency service Magen David Adom said 84 people were injured in Arad, including 10 seriously, while 33 were hurt in Dimona.

The strikes caused extensive damage to residential buildings, with rescue teams scrambling through rubble amid scenes of chaos and destruction.

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US Iran war LIVE: Foreign ministers of the G7 nations, namely Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, along with the European Union’s top diplomat, have strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on its neighbours, calling them “unjustifiable” and a threat to regional and global security.

In a joint statement, the group accused Iran and its proxies of targeting civilians and critical infrastructure, including energy facilities across multiple countries in the region, and demanded an immediate and unconditional halt to the attacks.

The bloc also stressed the need to safeguard key maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz and ensure stability in global energy markets. Reaffirming that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, the G7 backed the right of affected nations to defend themselves and pledged support for energy supply continuity, including potential stockpile releases to stabilise markets.

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US Iran war LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said three ballistic missiles were detected over the Riyadh region on Sunday, as tensions escalate across the Gulf. According to officials, one missile was successfully intercepted while the other two landed in uninhabited areas. Authorities briefly issued a civil defense alert early Sunday before withdrawing it within minutes after determining there was no immediate threat. The ministry also confirmed that five drones had been intercepted since midnight.

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US Iran war LIVE: Iranian missile strikes hit southern Israel late Saturday, targeting the cities of Dimona and Arad and injuring dozens, including children. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility, saying the attacks were aimed at “military installations” and security centres in the region. Both cities lie close to key strategic sites, including the Nevatim Air Base and a nuclear facility near Dimona.

The Israeli military said it launched retaliatory strikes in Tehran hours later, as spokesperson Effie Defrin acknowledged that air defences were active but failed to intercept the incoming missiles. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the attacks as “a very difficult evening,” vowing that Israel would continue striking its enemies on all fronts.

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US Iran war LIVE: Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Sunday confirmed that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran since last year has been released and is set to return home. Speaking on a Fuji Television programme, Motegi said the individual was freed on Wednesday, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough amid ongoing tensions.

However, another Japanese national arrested earlier this year remains in Iranian custody. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, the detainee is a journalist associated with Japan’s public broadcaster NHK.

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US Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will “hit and obliterate” Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. The threat, issued on his Truth Social platform, comes even as he had earlier indicated at possibly winding down military operations in the region, leaving global markets and governments uncertain about the US stance.

The near halt in shipments through the crucial waterway – responsible for about 20% of global oil and gas transit – has already rattled energy markets.

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