Loud explosions were heard in Tehran, and Iran reported that US and Israeli forces had destroyed nearly 10,000 civilian facilities in the country, leading to the deaths of over 1,300 civilians since the conflict began 11 days ago.
According to a statement from the US military, they destroyed 16 inactive Iranian mine installations after warnings from President Donald Trump about serious consequences in the event of oil supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
In recent hours, Iran has intensified strikes on Israeli and American targets in the Middle East.
Iranian state media reported that the bombardment was the "most intense and massive" since the conflict began, as noted by AFP.
Israel confirmed that it had detected rockets launched from Iran but later added that it was safe for citizens to leave shelters.
Saudi Arabia reported intercepting and destroying two drones heading for an oil facility.
Sirens were also heard in Bahrain, where the main American military base in the Middle East is located.
Iran confirmed its responsibility for the attack on the American base in Kuwait.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the launch of four rockets at the headquarters of American troops in the Middle East.
Among them, two rockets were aimed at the Arifjan camp in Kuwait.
We will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.
Israeli attacks claimed the lives of six people in Lebanon, including a paramedic.
The Lebanese National News Agency reports several deadly attacks in the country in recent hours.
Here are the details:
- According to the Ministry of Health, three people were killed, including a paramedic, as a result of two Israeli airstrikes on the town of Khan Awan in the Tyre district.
- One person was killed and eight injured in an Israeli attack in the Al-Hush area in Tyre.
- According to NNA correspondent, two people died as a result of an Israeli strike on the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya.
- Several casualties were also reported after an Israeli drone attack on a café in Al-Hush and a residential building in Al-Shahabiya, Tyre province.
“There is no end goal”: concerns of American Democrats regarding the war with Iran.
Some Democratic senators in the US are calling for public hearings on the war against Iran after receiving classified briefings from representatives of the Trump administration.
Legislators argue that the White House has not provided a clear explanation of the reasons for the US entering the conflict, its goals, and potential duration.
“I just returned from a two-hour classified briefing on the war,” said Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut. “It confirmed that the strategy is completely inconsistent.”
“It’s pretty simple: if the president had acted according to the Constitution and sought authorization for war from Congress, he wouldn’t have received it — because the people would demand that congressmen vote against it,” he added.
Here’s what is known about the concerns expressed by members of Congress, including some Republicans, regarding the war: More details
No support for US and Israeli attacks in Iran amid civilian casualties and destruction of civilian facilities.
Mohamed Vall
Reporting from Tehran, Iran.
Iran's representative at the UN accused the US and Israel of deliberate attacks on the civilian population. This statement reflects the sentiments of the Iranian government and society as the conflict has become more intense and destructive in terms of human casualties and damage to the civilian population.
It is important to note that US President Donald Trump portrayed these attacks as assistance to the Iranian people. Days before the war began, he urged Iranians to be patient and await help, which he claimed would help them rid themselves of the "despotic regime."
However, now Iranians are hiding in their homes in fear, not daring to go out into the streets due to violence, toxic fallout, and the destruction of critical infrastructure, including water treatment plants and oil storage facilities.
This outcome was not promised by the Americans, and many Iranians did not expect such a turn of events.
Although there are disagreements within Iran regarding the government, there is currently no support for the war among Iranians. The conflict has become a major source of fear and anxiety for the population, which is paying a high price.
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain.
The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain urged citizens to seek shelter in safe places.
“The siren has been activated,” the message on X stated.
Iran launches a new wave of multi-barrel rockets.
Iranian military released video of rocket launches, which they claim represent a wave of multi-barrel munitions aimed at Iraq, Bahrain, and Israel.
Interceptions were recorded in the skies over Israel, and there were also reports of an attack on Tel Aviv.
The UAE responds to Iranian rockets and drones.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that its air defense systems are responding to threats from rockets and drones from Iran.
The agency emphasized that the sounds heard in the country are “the result of air defense operations intercepting projectiles.”
As a result of Israeli attacks in the Lebanese town of Jwaya, the mayor and a city council member were killed.
According to the National News Agency of Lebanon (NNA), the Union of Municipalities of the Tyre district reports that Favzi Fawaz, the mayor of the southern Lebanese town of Jwaya, and city council member Abbas Baalbeki were killed as a result of Israeli attacks.
Israeli forces shelled the town in several attacks, resulting in multiple casualties; however, Fawaz and Baalbeki remained with the residents and helped them until their deaths, according to NNA.
The union expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and the residents of the town of Jwaya.
The Lebanese newspaper L’Orient-Le Jour also reported on the attack that occurred early Tuesday evening.
Iran claimed responsibility for attacks on Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and American bases in Erbil and Manama.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported conducting the 37th wave of attacks on Israeli and American facilities in the Middle East, during which "super-heavy Khorramshahr rockets" were launched in a series of multi-level bombardments lasting over three hours.
In a statement released by the Fars news agency, the IRGC reported that it struck the Haela satellite communication center south of Tel Aviv for the second time, as well as military facilities in Be'er Ya'akov, West Jerusalem, and Haifa.
Additionally, it was reported that American bases in Erbil and the headquarters of the Fifth Fleet of the US in Manama also came under intense fire from the armed forces of the Islamic Republic.
The IRGC promised to continue "targeted and powerful attacks" until its goals are achieved. "In this battle, we think only of the complete capitulation of the enemy," the statement said.
Russia reported damage to its consulate in Isfahan.
A representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that the consulate was damaged as a result of a strike on a neighboring local government building on Sunday.
Maria Zakharova emphasized that all parties must respect the "inviolability of diplomatic premises," calling the damage to the Russian diplomatic mission a "flagrant violation" of international law.
"Windows in the building and residential apartments were shattered, and several staff members were injured by the blast wave," she noted. "Fortunately, there were no casualties or serious injuries."
UN expert warns of oil crises that could lead to "global catastrophe."
UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing Balakrishnan Rajagopal expressed concerns about a sharp drop in oil prices, which led to school closures in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
"All of this is happening because of the illegal war with Iran," he noted in his LinkedIn post.
He also expressed concerns about "historical parallels."
Rajagopal added that the rise in oil prices in the Middle East in the 1970s led to "massive borrowing" by developing countries, resulting in a debt crisis that prevented countries from servicing their loans amid stagflation in the US and a global recession.
"This scenario sounds frighteningly plausible," he concluded.
"If the war does not end soon, we are facing global devastation," he added.
Saudi Arabia intercepted five drones.
Saudi security forces intercepted another five drones in the eastern province of Al-Harj, as the country faced a wave of attacks on Wednesday morning.
The Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of at least two drones and six rockets this morning.
Congresswoman Nancy Mace from South Carolina opposed the idea of sending American troops to Iran amid escalating conflict between the US and Israel.
"I do not want to drag the sons and daughters of South Carolina into a war with Iran," Mace wrote on X, pinning the post at the top of her feed.
Polls show that the war is extremely unpopular among the US population.
Overview of current events
- Iran claims that American and Israeli forces bombed nearly 10,000 civilian facilities in the country and killed over 1,300 civilians in 11 days of war.
- According to US statements, they destroyed 16 inactive Iranian mine installations after warnings from President Trump about serious consequences for violations of oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israeli military reported the beginning of a "massive wave of attacks" on Tehran; Iranian rockets are hitting Israel, with reports of strikes on Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- Israel and "Hezbollah" continue to exchange fire, with the death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon exceeding 570 people. At least 760,000 people have been forced to leave their homes.
- Iranian counter-offensives continue: Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia report interceptions of rockets and drones in recent hours.
- The Israeli government announced an increase in the defense budget by $13 billion to finance the war against Iran. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called it an "investment," not an expense.
Costs of the war with Iran will be passed on to consumers, said the head of a shipping company in an interview with the BBC.
BBC business correspondent.
The head of the world's second-largest shipping company stated that increased transportation costs due to the conflict in Iran will be passed on to consumers.
"We have traditional contracting mechanisms that pass these fluctuations in fuel prices, whether up or down, on to consumers," said Vincent Clerc, head of Danish shipping giant Maersk, in an exclusive interview with the BBC.
"Thus, ultimately, this means that in this case, these price increases will be reflected in our customers and consumers."
He urged the US, Israel, and Iran to come to "some agreement" to restore global trade routes in the Middle East.
The war has virtually paralyzed two vital maritime routes.
Before the conflict began, about one-fifth of the world's oil supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed due to threats from Iran to strike shipping.
Governments, including the US and France, suggest that naval escort may be a way to resume the operation of waterways, but the head of Maersk stated that he would not put anyone at risk.
"The main concern is the safety of our crews and property," said Clerc.
He added that as long as there is a significant threat of drone attacks and no guarantees of a ceasefire between the parties, "it is very difficult for us to risk our colleagues and our ship."
Since taking office, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have shown unity on most important domestic and foreign policy issues.
However, the war in Iran seems to be an exception.
On Monday, Trump himself acknowledged this, telling reporters at a press conference in Florida that his views on the war differ somewhat from Vance's. The conflict has been ongoing for 11 days, and the US and Israel continue airstrikes aimed at weakening Iran's military and nuclear program.
Trump noted that Vance "philosophically differed somewhat from me" at the beginning of the war, adding that the vice president "may have been less enthusiastic" about the start of the conflict.
These comments highlight that Vance, who is one of the leading contenders for the Republican Party nomination in the 2028 elections, has to balance important issues.
The vice president is a critic of American interventions abroad — positions popular among Vance's MAGA supporters, whom he needs to win over for his presidential run.
In 2023, Vance stated in an article for the Wall Street Journal that he supports Trump because "he knows that he will not send Americans to fight abroad recklessly."
He reaffirmed this position in an interview with the Washington Post just hours before Trump launched a military campaign against Iran.
Since then, Vance has publicly supported military actions, but in private conversations, he has strongly recommended limiting the military campaign so that it does not turn into a protracted conflict.
Vance's position on Iran contrasts with that of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has become a proponent of American interventions abroad. There are rumors that Rubio may also become a candidate for the Republican Party in the 2028 elections.
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