Emergency personnel gather following Iranian missile barrage, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Ramat Gan, Israel. on March 3. (Reuters)
US-Israel-Iran War Live News Updates: The Middle East conflict has entered a volatile fourth day of large-scale combat operations. Following the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Israeli and US forces have intensified “Operation Epic Fury”, striking over 1,250 targets across Iran, including ballistic missile hubs and naval assets. As Tehran vows “scorched earth” retaliation in the Strait of Hormuz, the global economy is reeling with gold prices surging past $5,200 and critical energy corridors under threat.
Core developments: What you need to know now
Front line: Heavy explosions reported in Tehran’s government districts; Israeli strikes in Minab have resulted in a reported 165 casualties, according to Iranian state media.
Power vacuum: President Masoud Pezeshkian has activated Article 111 of the Constitution, forming a three-member provisional Leadership Council to govern post-Khamenei.
US involvement: President Donald Trump has defended the offensive as a “last chance” for regional stability, while CENTCOM confirms American casualties during ongoing ground and air operations.
Global fallout: France has mobilised Rafale jets to secure regional bases; Qatar has halted LNG production, and Oman’s Duqm port has reported drone strikes on fuel infrastructure.
Economic alert: Oil transit via the Strait of Hormuz is at “extreme risk” as Iran threatens to target any vessel crossing the strategic waterway.
Several countries are arranging evacuation flights (AI-generated graphic)
In a rapidly evolving kinetic environment, we prioritise official military briefings and satellite intelligence. All casualty figures are attributed to specific reporting agencies.While we strive for 100% accuracy, the situation on the ground in Tehran and the Gulf is extremely fluid.
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