People watch as smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo)
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran’s representative to the UN maritime agency stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, with the exception of vessels linked with what Tehran describes as its “enemies.” This comes after escalating tensions, as the Iranian military warned it would strike on regional infrastructure if provoked. The threat comes after US President Donald Trump, who said American forces could “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if the strategic waterway is not kept open. In response, Iran’s Khatam Al-Anbiya operational command declared that any attack on its fuel and energy infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes targeting energy, information technology, and desalination facilities linked to the United States and its regional allies, according to Fars news agency.
Trump gives Iran a 48-hour deadline: POTUS gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum, stating that the US would hit Iran’s power plants, starting with the biggest one, if the strait isn’t fully opened without threats. “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social account.
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Israel launches wave of strikes in Tehran: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that the Air Force is conducting a wave of strikes in the Iranian capital, Tehran, targeting the infrastructure of the Islamic Republic’s regime.
Key developments
- Qatar helicopter crashes: Qatar’s Defense Ministry said that a Qatari helicopter crashed in its regional waters during “routine duty” after it suffered a technical malfunction.
- Projectile causes explosion near bulk carrier off UAE’s coast: An unknown projectile caused an explosion “in close proximity” to a bulk carrier off the central northern coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) early on Sunday. “UKMTO has received a report of an incident 15NM(nautical miles) north of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates,” said the body. “All crew are reported safe,” it added.
- Three ballistic missiles target Riyadh area: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said that three ballistic missiles were detected around Riyadh.
- Iranian missile strike on Arad injures 84: Magen David Adom stated that 84 people were injured in the Iranian missile strike in Arad, The Times of Israel reported, citing Hebrew media.
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