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- 3 March 2026 1:16 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Explosions Heard in Iran’s Isfahan and Shiraz, Mehr News Reports
Iranian state media, including the Mehr News Agency, reports that loud explosions were heard in the central city of Isfahan and the southern city of Shiraz amid the ongoing Israel US Iran war. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
The cause of the explosions remains unconfirmed at this time, and authorities have yet to provide details on any damage or casualties. Officials are expected to investigate the incidents further as part of the broader regional conflict escalation. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Isfahan and Shiraz have previously been affected by military and strategic operations in past conflicts and are considered significant urban centres in Iran’s central and southern regions. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
The reported blasts add to a series of explosions and military actions heard across multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, highlighting the expanding scope of the wider Middle East conflict. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- 3 March 2026 12:41 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: China Denies Military Support to Iran, Calls for Ceasefire
China has denied reports that it is providing military support to Iran amid the escalating Israel US Iran war, stating that its backing remains political and diplomatic rather than military.
Beijing imports nearly 70 percent of its oil, with roughly half passing through the Strait of Hormuz, including supplies from Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. The ongoing Gulf maritime tensions have therefore heightened Chinese concerns over global energy security.
China has strongly criticised recent US and Israeli actions, arguing that nuclear negotiations with Iran had been progressing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi held discussions with counterparts from Oman, Iran, and France, concluding that diplomatic efforts were intentionally disrupted.
While reaffirming that Iran is considered a partner, China’s foreign ministry rejected claims of weapons transfers or direct military assistance, emphasizing calls for a ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations amid the broader Middle East conflict escalation.
- 3 March 2026 12:30 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Democrats Question Justification for Iran Strikes, Say No Imminent Threat to America
Several Democratic lawmakers have challenged the Trump administration’s justification for strikes on Iran, arguing there was no imminent threat to the United States in the escalating Israel US Iran war.
Senator Mark Warner, vice-chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said after a classified briefing that while there may have been a security threat to Israel, there was no direct or immediate danger posed to the US homeland.
Representative Joaquin Castro also criticised comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, suggesting that Israel’s actions risked placing US forces in harm’s way and that Washington chose to join the conflict rather than pursue de-escalation.
The remarks reflect growing political debate in Washington over America’s expanding role in the broader Middle East conflict escalation and the strategic implications of deeper US military involvement.
- 3 March 2026 12:27 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Media Reports 5 IRGC Troops Killed in Bushehr Strikes
Iranian media outlets have reported that five members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed in alleged US-Israeli airstrikes in Bushehr province amid the intensifying Israel US Iran war.
According to the ISNA news agency, the casualties included personnel from the IRGC’s air force and navy units, with strikes reported in the cities of Jam and Dir.
Bushehr holds strategic importance due to its military installations and proximity to key Gulf maritime routes, making it a significant flashpoint in the expanding Middle East conflict escalation.
There has been no immediate independent confirmation of the reported fatalities as the broader regional military confrontation continues.
- 3 March 2026 12:26 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Canada Closes Riyadh Embassy Over Security Concerns
Canada’s embassy in Riyadh has announced it is closing temporarily due to the deteriorating security situation linked to the escalating Israel US Iran war.
The diplomatic mission said all in-person appointments have been cancelled through Friday, March 6, citing heightened regional security risks amid ongoing Middle East conflict escalation.
The move follows a series of drone and missile incidents across the Gulf, increasing concerns for foreign diplomatic missions operating in Saudi Arabia.
Canadian authorities said further updates will be issued as the broader regional military crisis continues to unfold.
- 3 March 2026 12:09 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Iran Claims Strait of Hormuz Closed, Threatens Ships Amid Global Oil Fears
On the fourth day of the escalating Israel US Iran war, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it has closed the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.
An IRGC official said on state television that any vessel attempting to pass through the strait could be intercepted or targeted, raising alarm over potential disruption to global energy supply chains.
The Strait of Hormuz is critical to international markets, with a significant portion of the world’s crude oil — including nearly 50% of India’s oil imports — transiting through this narrow waterway.
However, according to reports citing US Central Command (CENTCOM), American officials have stated that despite Iranian claims, the Strait of Hormuz remains open, underscoring heightened Gulf maritime tensions amid the broader Middle East conflict escalation.
- 3 March 2026 12:00 PM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says US Has Massive Weapons Stockpile, Ready for Prolonged War
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States possesses a vast weapons and ammunition stockpile, asserting that the country is prepared for a prolonged phase of the escalating Israel US Iran war.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that America has an almost unlimited supply of military equipment, emphasizing strong US defense readiness amid rising Middle East conflict escalation.
He indicated that the United States can sustain military operations for an extended period if necessary, reinforcing Washington’s firm stance during the ongoing regional military confrontation.
The remarks come as cross-border strikes and missile exchanges continue to intensify across multiple fronts in the Gulf and beyond.
- 3 March 2026 11:59 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Advises Citizens to Avoid Compound After Drone Attack
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it was targeted in a suspected Iranian drone attack amid the escalating Israel US Iran war.
In a social media statement, the embassy urged American citizens to avoid the diplomatic compound until further notice due to heightened security risks.
All scheduled appointments have been cancelled following the incident, reflecting growing concerns over threats to US diplomatic facilities in the region.
The advisory comes as regional military escalation intensifies across the Gulf, with embassies and foreign missions increasingly on alert during the ongoing Middle East conflict.
- 3 March 2026 11:58 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: Israel Continues Strikes on Iranian Air Defense Systems and Missile Sites
Israel has said its Air Force is continuing sustained attacks on Iran’s air defense systems as the Israel US Iran war enters a more intense operational phase.
According to Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, fighter jets targeted multiple Iranian radar systems and missile launchers, aiming to weaken Tehran’s defensive capabilities.
The spokesperson added that personnel operating these defense systems were also struck during the operations, further degrading Iran’s military response infrastructure.
Israel additionally claimed that sites linked to ballistic missile bases were hit, underscoring the expanding scope of the Middle East conflict escalation and the ongoing regional military confrontation.
- 3 March 2026 11:57 AM IST
Israel-US vs Iran War Live Updates: IDF Targets Iranian Radar Systems and Missile Launchers in Fresh Airstrikes
The Israeli Air Force has launched multiple operations targeting Iran’s air defense systems, including key radar installations and missile launchers, as part of the escalating Israel US Iran war.
According to Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the strikes focused on personnel operating Iran’s defense networks, aiming to weaken the country’s air defense capability and reduce its response to ongoing aerial attacks.
Israeli officials also said that additional strikes were carried out on sites linked to ballistic missile platforms, signaling intensified efforts to degrade Iran’s missile infrastructure.
The developments mark a significant phase in the broader Middle East conflict escalation, with both sides targeting strategic military assets amid the widening regional military confrontation.
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