Iran War: What’s Happening on Day 13 of US-Israel Attacks? | War between the United States and Israel against Iran News

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Cyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war.

US and Israeli attacks on Iran continue, as Tehran has stepped up its attacks to disrupt energy markets, causing oil prices to rise.

According to Iran’s representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, at least 1,348 civilians have been killed as the war entered its 13th day on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has outlined three conditions for ending the war: recognition of Tehran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations and firm international guarantees against future aggression.

This comes as Tehran has continued retaliatory attacks and flagged potential conditions for ending the conflict.

At the same time, cyberattacks, maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are adding to the global consequences of the war.

Here are the latest developments:

In Iran

• Increasing death toll: At least 1,348 civilians have been killed and more than 17,000 injured in Iran since the United States and Israel launched their attacks on February 28.
• ‘Catastrophic’ humanitarian toll: UNICEF reported that the escalation of the conflict has created a “catastrophic” situation, with more than 1,100 children injured or killed.
• Conditions for peace: President Pezeshkian said Tehran would consider ending the war if its “legitimate rights” are recognized, reparations are paid and strong international guarantees prevent future attacks.
• Cyber ​​attack: The Iran-linked Handala group said it crippled medical device giant Stryker’s networks and stole 50TB of data in retaliation for the Minab school attack that killed more than 170 people, mostly schoolchildren.
• UN call to stop attacks: The UN Security Council adopted a resolution urging Iran to stop attacks on Gulf states, without mentioning US or Israeli attacks on Iran.

• Top advisor calls Trump ‘Satan’: Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, lashed out at US President Donald Trump on state television, calling him “the most corrupt and stupid American president” and “Satan himself.”
• No evidence of mines: French President Emmanuel Macron said he had “no confirmation” that Iran was laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz after reports that the key waterway had been mined.
• Joint attack with Hezbollah: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out a joint missile operation with Lebanese ally Hezbollah against targets in Israel.
• Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz: The IRGC said it fired at two vessels that allegedly ignored warnings. Additionally, the Oman navy rescued 20 sailors from a Thai-flagged ship attacked in the strait.

The Gulf countries

• Saudi Arabia: The Defense Ministry said Thursday that two drones headed toward the Shaybah oil field were intercepted and destroyed in the kingdom’s Empty Quarter desert. Previously, another drone heading towards the oil field had been “intercepted and destroyed.” Earlier on Thursday, the ministry said it shot down a drone that was approaching a district housing foreign embassies and another in the eastern region.
• Oman: A drone attack damaged several fuel tanks in the port of Salalah, an act strongly condemned by Qatar as a dangerous escalation. Iran has denied being behind the attack.
• Bahrain: The country responded to an Iranian attack on fuel tanks in Muharraq, urging residents to stay indoors to avoid the smoke.
• United Arab Emirates: The country intercepted a massive wave of Iranian projectiles, including six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 drones on March 11. Citibank has told The Associated Press news agency that it will close all but one of its branches following a threat from Iran to target financial institutions in the region.

• Kuwait: Six electricity transmission lines in Kuwait were knocked out of service after debris from intercepted drones fell on the infrastructure, the country’s Ministry of Electricity said on Thursday. Previously, the Gulf country intercepted several drones, although one of them hit a residential building, injuring two people.
• Espionage arrests: Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said four Bahraini nationals were arrested on charges of spying for Iran’s IRGC.
• Qatar Airways to resume flights: The airline said it will operate 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday after receiving temporary authorization from the government.
• ‘Proud as a Qatari’: Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani praised the unity of citizens and residents during repeated Iranian attacks and pledged to keep daily life uninterrupted.

in the united states

• ‘We have won’: The president said U.S. strikes had already defeated Iran and told reporters the country was “pretty much at the end of the line.” While declaring: “We have won… We won, in the first hour it was over.”
• Welcome Iran to the World Cup: Trump said he would “welcome” Iran’s participation in the upcoming World Cup despite the war, the White House reported.
• ‘Guidance error’ probably sparked school strike: An Iranian school was likely hit by a US Tomahawk missile due to an aiming error, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.
• US war costs reached $11.3 billion in 6 days: The first week of the war cost the U.S. military more than $11.3 billion, lawmakers were told at a Pentagon briefing.

In Israel

• No time limit for operation: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the operation “will continue without a time limit, as long as necessary, until we achieve all objectives and win the campaign.”
• Injured Israeli soldiers: The military says 14 Israeli soldiers have been wounded since the war began, including six in southern Lebanon.
• 179 injured in 24 hours: Israel’s Health Ministry says 179 people were injured in the last 24 hours, with most of them in “mild condition.”
• ‘Large-scale’ attacks in Beirut: The Israeli military said it began a “wave of large-scale attacks” against Hezbollah infrastructure in the Dahiyeh area.
• Iran missiles detected: The Israeli military said it had detected missiles fired from Iran heading toward Israeli territory.

In Lebanon, Iraq

• Strike in Beirut: The Lebanese Health Ministry said seven people were killed and 21 wounded in an Israeli attack in the coastal area of ​​Beirut, where some displaced people have been sleeping outdoors.
• Toll increases in Lebanon: The Lebanese government said the death toll in the war between Israel and Hezbollah was more than 630 people, while some 800,000 have been registered as displaced.
• Oil tankers attacked off Iraq: Two oil tankers were attacked off the coast of Iraq, government officials told the INA news agency. At least one boat crew member died and several were missing, while 38 people were rescued.

Oil and energy

• Maritime war and economic impact: The war continues to disrupt global trade, and oil prices rise to $100 a barrel. In response, the International Energy Agency is releasing a record 400 million barrels of crude oil, and the United States is contributing 172 million barrels to calm markets.