US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated on Saturday as Israeli forces launched new attacks on Iranian targets, including one of Tehran’s main commercial airports, where witnesses reported that planes were burned on the tarmac.
The conflict enters the eighth day: As the fighting entered its eighth day, explosions were reported across Tehran following what Israel described as a new wave of attacks. Residents told BBC Persian that the overnight bombing was one of the heaviest since the conflict began, with attacks occurring “every few hours”.
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The war began on February 28 after an Israeli attack on Tehran and has since expanded beyond airstrikes to include naval maneuvers in the Indian Ocean and drone activity across the Gulf region.
Trump hardens his stance on Iran: US President Donald Trump declared through Truth Social that diplomatic negotiations are off the table until the Iranian regime accepts an “unconditional surrender.”
“There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender,” Trump said, adding that after any capitulation the country would have to select “a new leader acceptable” to Washington.
In a post on Truth Social, he said the United States would then “work tirelessly to bring Iran back from the brink…making it economically bigger, better, and stronger than ever,” ending the message with the slogan “Make Iran Great Again.”
Five key new developments
1. Explosions at Tehran airport: The Israeli strikes hit a major commercial airport in Tehran, and eyewitnesses reported planes burning on the runway.
2. Iran warns Europe: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi warned that any European country that joined the US-Israel military campaign would become a “legitimate target” of Iranian retaliation.
3. The number of civilian casualties increases: Iran’s envoy to the United Nations said 1,332 civilians had been killed in the conflict, accusing Washington and Israel of committing war crimes.
4. Casualties increase in Lebanon: Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported at least 217 deaths since the Israeli attacks began, and large explosions were seen in Beirut.
5. Broader geopolitical tension: Reports suggest Russia could be sharing intelligence with Tehran, as Western governments monitor the risk of further escalation across the region.
The rapidly expanding conflict has raised fears of a broader regional war, with governments in Europe and the Middle East urging restraint as they prepare for a possible escalation.
In this rapidly evolving kinetic environment, The Indian Express Global Desk prioritizes official military reports from the IDF and CENTCOM, corroborated by satellite intelligence. All casualty figures are attributed to specific reporting agencies. Given the unstable situation in Tehran and the Gulf, we advise readers to strictly follow the government’s official travel advisories.
