A man clears debris from his apartment damaged when a nearby police station was attacked. (Photo: AP)
Live news updates on the US-Israel-Iran war: US President Donald Trump is pressing allies to support efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the conflict involving Iran and Israel continues to expand across the Middle East. Trump has warned that it could be “very bad for the future of NATO” if allies do not help secure the key sea route, through which much of the world’s oil passes. The US president also spoke with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer about the need to reopen the waterway to ease the disruption to global shipping. Meanwhile, Israel and US forces have carried out new attacks inside Iran, hitting cities such as Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan. Israel says its campaign continues, while Iran has rejected claims it is seeking talks to end the war.
What’s happening now: Israel says there are still many targets inside Iran as the military campaign expands. Israeli military spokeswoman Effie Defrin said there were still “thousands” of targets left to strike in Iran after strikes expanded to the western and central parts of the country. However, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed Trump’s claim that Tehran wants talks. In an interview with CBS News, he said Iran had not asked the United States for a ceasefire and saw “no reason” to negotiate after the attacks.
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Israel expands attacks on Iran: Israeli and US forces carried out new attacks on several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan.
Iran rejects ceasefire claims: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had not asked Washington for a ceasefire and saw no reason to hold talks.
Attacks reported throughout the region: Rockets and drones targeted Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, where the United States operates a diplomatic mission.
Gulf states intercept drones and missiles: The air defense systems of Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Saudi Arabia reported intercepting drones and missiles.
Lebanon casualty toll rises as border tensions grow: Israel launched new attacks in southern Lebanon and moved tanks and troops toward the border, and the reported death toll in Lebanon reached about 850.
He Indian Express Global Desk remains committed to rigorous verification. Follow our live blog below to track in real time Operation Epic Fury, the status of regional airspace, and diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation.
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