Explosions were heard in Tehran, and Iran stated that American and Israeli forces bombed nearly 10,000 civilian facilities and killed over 1,300 civilians since the beginning of the conflict.
According to information from American military sources, they destroyed 16 inactive Iranian mine installations, which occurred after President Donald Trump warned of serious consequences for violating oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
In recent hours, Iran initiated new strikes against US and Israeli targets in the Middle East.
Iranian state media reported that the bombardment was the "most intense and massive" since the beginning of the conflict, as reported by AFP.
Israel confirmed that it detected rockets launched from Iran, but later added that civilians could safely leave shelters.
Saudi Arabia stated that it intercepted and destroyed two drones heading towards oil facilities.
Sirens also sounded in Bahrain, where the largest American airbase in the Middle East is located.
Iran claims responsibility for the attack on the American base in Kuwait.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that it launched four rockets at American military headquarters in the Middle East.
Among them were two rockets aimed at the Arifjan camp in Kuwait.
We will provide more detailed information as it becomes available.
In Lebanon, six people, including a paramedic, were killed as a result of Israeli attacks.
The Lebanese National News Agency reports a series of deadly attacks in the country in recent hours.
Here are the main points:
- According to the Ministry of Health, three civilians, including a paramedic, were killed in two Israeli airstrikes on the town of Hanaway in the Tyre district.
- As a result of another strike in the Al-Hush area in Tyre, one person was killed and eight were injured.
- According to NNA correspondent, two people were killed in an attack on the town of Zautar al-Sharqiya.
- As a result of an Israeli drone attack on a café in Al-Hush and a house in the town of Al-Shahabiya, several people were also injured.
"There is no end goal": American Democrats express concerns about the war with Iran.
A group of Democratic senators in the US is calling for public hearings on the war with Iran after receiving several classified briefings from Trump administration officials.
Lawmakers point to the lack of clear explanations from the White House regarding the reasons for the conflict, its goals, and the expected duration.
"I just returned from a two-hour classified briefing on the war," said Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy. "It confirmed to me that the strategy is completely inconsistent."
"I think it's pretty simple: if the president did what the Constitution requires and went to Congress for a declaration of war, he wouldn't get it—because the American people would demand that members of Congress 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
Lack of support for US-Israeli attacks in Iran amid civilian casualties.
Mohamed Vall
Reporting from Tehran, Iran.
The Iranian representative at the UN accused the US and Israel of deliberate attacks on the civilian population. This statement reflects the views of the Iranian leadership and public as the conflict has become much more brutal and destructive in terms of civilian casualties and damage.
It should be noted that US President Donald Trump described these attacks as assistance to the Iranian people. A few days before the war began, he urged Iranians to be patient and await the help he claimed he would provide, hinting at the possibility of regime change and support for Iranians in freeing themselves from the despotic government.
However, now Iranians are forced to hide in their homes out of fear, not venturing into the streets due to the killings of civilians and the destruction of infrastructure such as water treatment facilities and oil depots.
Americans did not promise such an outcome, and many Iranians did not expect this to happen.
It is known that there are disagreements among Iranians regarding their government, but currently, there is no support for the war within the country. The conflict is causing immense fear and concern among the population, which is paying a high price for it.
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain.
The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain urged citizens to evacuate to the nearest safe places.
"The siren has sounded," the statement on X reported.
Iran launches heavy multi-barrel rockets.
Iranian military released video footage of rocket launches, claiming it was a wave of heavy multi-barrel projectiles aimed at Iraq, Bahrain, and Israel.
Intercepts were recorded in the skies over Israel, and reports of attacks on Tel Aviv also came in.
The UAE responds to incoming Iranian rockets and drones.
The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that their air defense systems are responding to rocket fire and threats from Iranian drones.
The ministry noted that the sounds heard in the country "are the result of air defense systems 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 Lebanese National News Agency (NNA), the Union of Municipalities of the Tyre district reports the deaths of Fawzi Fawaz, the mayor of Jwaya, and city council member Abbas Baalbeki as a result of the Israeli attack.
Israeli forces shelled the town during several attacks, which resulted in many casualties, but Fawaz and Baalbeki stayed behind to help the residents of their town before they were killed, as reported by NNA.
The union expressed condolences to the families of the two deceased and the residents of Jwaya, as reported by the agency.
The Lebanese newspaper L’Orient-Le Jour also reported on the attack, which, according to the correspondent, occurred early Tuesday evening.
Iran confirmed its attacks on Haifa, Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and American bases in Erbil and Manama.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported on the 37th wave of attacks on Israeli and American targets, during which "super-heavy Khorramshahr rockets" were launched in multi-layered bombardments lasting over three hours.
In a statement released by the Fars news agency, the IRGC reported a renewed strike on the Haela satellite communication center south of Tel Aviv, as well as on military facilities in Be'er Ya'akov, West Jerusalem, and Haifa.
Additionally, it was reported that American bases in Erbil, Iraq, and the headquarters of the Fifth Fleet in Manama were subjected to intense shelling by Iranian armed forces.
The IRGC promised to continue "targeted and powerful attacks" until the set goals are achieved. "In this fight, we aim only for the complete surrender of the enemy," the statement said.
Russia reports damage to its consulate in Isfahan.
A representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that the consulate was damaged due to a strike on a nearby local government building on Sunday.
Maria Zakharova emphasized that all parties must respect the "inviolability of diplomatic premises" and called the damage to the Russian consulate a "flagrant violation" of international law.
"Windows were blown out in the office building and residential premises, and several employees were injured by the blast wave," she reported. "Fortunately, there were no serious casualties."
UN expert warns of possible global catastrophe due to oil shocks.
The UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, Balakrishnan Rajagopal, expressed concern over the sharp drop in oil prices, which has led to school closures in Pakistan and Bangladesh.
"All because of the illegal war with Iran," he wrote in a LinkedIn post.
He also noted his concerns about "historical parallels."
Rajagopal mentioned that the rise in oil prices in the Middle East in the 1970s led to "massive borrowing" by developing countries. These borrowings, "accompanied by stagflation in the US, a global recession, and high interest rates," caused a debt crisis, resulting in developing countries being unable to service their debts, he noted.
"This scenario seems alarmingly plausible," Rajagopal added.
"If the war does not end soon, we may face global devastation," he concluded.
Saudi Arabia intercepted five drones.
Saudi security forces intercepted five more drones east of the Al-Harj province as the country was attacked on Wednesday morning.
The Ministry of Defense reported the interception and destruction of at least two drones and six rockets.
Nancy Mace, Congresswoman from South Carolina, opposed the idea of sending American troops to Iran amid the escalating conflict between the US and Israel.
"I do not want the sons and daughters of South Carolina to be involved in a war with Iran," Mace wrote on X, pinning the post to the top of her feed.
Polls show that the war is unpopular among the American public.
Overview of recent events
- Iran claims that US and Israeli forces attacked nearly 10,000 civilian facilities in the country, resulting in over 1,300 civilian deaths over 11 days of war.
- American military reported the destruction of 16 inactive Iranian mine installations following Trump's warning of consequences for violating oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Israeli military announced the beginning of a "massive wave of attacks" on Tehran, while Iranian rockets strike Israel, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
- The conflict continues: the death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon has exceeded 570 people, with more than 760,000 people forced to leave their homes. The escalation of fire exchange between Israel and Hezbollah continues.
- Iranian counteroffensives 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 fund the war against Iran. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich characterized it as an "investment."
War expenses with Iran will be passed on to consumers, says shipping company head in BBC interview.
business correspondent for BBC.
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 contract mechanisms that allow us to pass on fluctuations in fuel prices, whether up or down, to consumers," said Vincent Clerc, head of Danish shipping giant Maersk, in an exclusive interview with the BBC.
"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 reach "some agreement" to restore global trade routes in the Middle East.
The war has virtually paralyzed two crucial maritime routes.
Before the conflict, about 20% of the world's oil supplies passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is effectively closed due to threats from Iran to attack shipping.
Some governments, including the US and France, suggest that naval escort may help resume the operation of waterways; however, the head of Maersk noted that he would not put anyone in danger.
"The main concern is the safety of our crews and property," Clerc emphasized.
According to him, 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 put our employees and our vessels at risk."
Since taking office, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have shown unity on most key domestic and foreign 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 he has differences of opinion with Vance regarding the war. The conflict has now entered its 11th day, and the US and Israel continue to carry out airstrikes aimed at weakening Iran's military and nuclear program.
Trump noted that Vance "philosophically differs somewhat from me" at the beginning of the war, adding that the vice president "may have been less enthusiastic" about the start of military actions.
These statements underscore that Vance, one of the leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, needs to balance important issues.
The vice president is an advocate for reducing American interventions abroad—a position popular among MAGA supporters that he needs to consider for his participation in the presidential election.
In an article published in the Wall Street Journal in 2023, Vance stated that he supports Trump because "he knows he won't recklessly send Americans to fight abroad."
This position was reaffirmed by Vance in an interview with the Washington Post just hours before the military campaign against Iran began.
Since then, he has publicly supported the actions; however, in private conversations, he insisted on a short conflict that would not escalate into a prolonged war.
Vance's position on Iran also differs from that of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has become an active advocate for American interventions abroad. Additionally, there is speculation that Rubio may also become a candidate for the Republican Party in the 2028 elections.
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