Iran US war highlights: Trump says Iran negotiators denying talks due to fear of being ‘killed by own people’

Iran US war LIVE updates: Kuwait’s spokesperson for the General Fire Force says that it is currently putting out a fire at Kuwait Airport caused by “hostile” drones.

“We are dealing, with the support of Army Firefighting, the National Guard, and Oil, with a fire in a fuel tank at Kuwait Airport targeted by hostile drones,” said Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Ghareeb, in a statement carried by the Kuwait News Agency.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that Cairo was ready to host any meetings related to Iran as long as it serves de-escalation.

Abdelatty said in a press conference that Egypt supported US President Donald Trump's initiative to negotiate with Iran.

“We have to continue our efforts, it’s all about diplomacy and negotiations,” the minister added after Iran rejected the US proposal.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran has stated that US President Donald Trump ‘cannot dictate' when the war will end. In a list of fresh demands, Iran has stated that it will end the war “at a time of its own choosing and only if own conditions are met.”

Iran US war LIVE updates: Russia’s Rosatom has evacuated an additional 163 staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, leaving about 300 still on site, reported Iran International on Wednesday.

Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev said more personnel would leave as work on additional units remains suspended following the war.

Iran US war LIVE updates: As per Press TV, Iranian officials have listed out five major demands in order for the ongoing conflict to end. These are -

• A complete halt to "aggression and assassinations" by the enemy.
• The establishment of concrete mechanisms to ensure that the war is not reimposed on the Islamic Republic.
• Guaranteed and clearly defined payment of war damages and reparations.
• The conclusion of the war across all fronts and for all resistance groups involved throughout the region
• Iran's exercise of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz is and will remain Iran's natural and legal right, and it constitutes a guarantee for the implementation of the other party's commitments, and must be recognized.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran has called for sovereignty over Strait of Hormuz, reported Press TV citing Iranian officias

Iran US war LIVE updates: In what is being reported as the first reaction to Trump's 15-point proposal, Iran has stated that it would like a “concrete guarantee” from the US that the war will not happen again or restarted, reported Press TV

Iran US war LIVE updates: Amid the West Asia conflict, India conducted an all-party meeting on Wednesday, where opposition leaders were briefed on India's response to the crisis and its preparedness to tackle the ongoing energy crisis.

“The purpose of calling the meeting was to clarify the situation, that is, what exactly is going to happen and what is happening. It has been made clear what the situation of the country is... The government is concerned about how to deal with this situation,” a BJP leader told media after the briefing was concluded.

The Modi-led government also noted that while four ships and tankers have returned to India, more are on their way back after coordination with Iran. Among these vessels are two LPG carriers - Jag Vasant and Pine Gas - which are expected to dock on March 26 and March 27.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Gulf Arab states told the UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday they face an existential threat from Iranian attacks on their infrastructure.

"We are seeing an existential threat to international and regional security. This aggressive approach is undermining international law and sovereignty," Kuwait's ambassador Naser Abdullah H. M. Alhayen told the Geneva-based council.

Other Gulf states said Iran's actions were designed to spread terror, with the United Arab Emirates' ambassador Jamal Jama al Musharakh denouncing Iran's "attempt to destabilise the international order through reckless adventures of expansionism."

Iran US war LIVE updates: Turkey has also emerged as one of the key mediators between the US and Iran. As per reports, apart from Pakistan, Istanbul is also being considered as a location for the talks between Washington and Tehran.

Iran US war LIVE updates: In a statement on X, the Lebanese Army has stated that debris from an Iranian missile fell over multiple areas on Tuesday night. The army has added further that the missile was not targeting Lebanon and most-likely exploded mid-air due to a malfunction.

Iran US war LIVE updates: The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Wednesday that he was "ready" to approve the release of more oil reserves if needed to cushion the impact of the US-Iran war on global supplies.

Fatih Birol made the comments on a visit to Tokyo, where Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi asked the IEA to carry out an additional release "in case the situation drags on".

Iran US war LIVE updates: A Thailand-flagged oil tanker safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after diplomatic coordination between Thailand and Iran, Bangchak Corporation has confirmed.

“I requested that if Thai ships need to pass through the strait, could they assist in ensuring safe passage?” Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow told reporters.

“They responded that ⁠they would take care of it and asked us to provide the names of the vessels that would be transiting.”

Iran has stated that the strait remains open for “non hostile vessels” as long as prior communication and permission for passage is sought for with Iran

Iran US war LIVE updates: Russia on Wednesday said it had received no information from Iran about a reported US 15-point plan and could not assess the reliability of such reports.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow had no details from Tehran on the proposal.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran on Wednesday fired cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, the military said in a statement carried by state television, warning of further launches when the strike group's ships come in range.

"The Iranian Navy's Qader cruise missiles (shore-based anti-ship missile) targeted the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier belonging to the US and forced it to change its position," the statement said.

This attack comes after Navy chief Admiral Shahram Irani said the carrier group's movements were "constantly being monitored... and as soon as this hostile fleet comes within range of our missile systems, it will be subjected to powerful strikes by the Iranian Navy".

A statement from US Central Command is awaited.

Iran US war LIVE updates: A missile threat has been reported in the UAE as the US-Iran war escalates on Wednesday.

“Air defenses are now dealing with a missile threat. Please stay in a safe place and follow the warnings and updates on official websites,” read the warning issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority in the UAE.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Israel has extended its state of emergency as the war with Iran continues to escalate. As per a Times of Israel report, the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves the government’s request to extend the nationwide state of emergency until April 14.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz first declared a state of emergency on February 28 following the joint US-Israel strike on Iran.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia has stated it has intercepted

drones in eastern region and Riyadh areas on Wednesday.

“Interception and destruction of two drones in the Eastern Region and Riyadh areas,” read the statement issued by the country's defence ministry.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran has fired missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday, reported state media. This strike comes shortly after Iran stated that it is closely monitoring US movement in the region, especially of the US carrier.

Iran's naval commander had stated that the US fleet USS Abraham Lincoln is under “constant Iranian monitoring", adding that the minute the aircraft carrier is in the range of Iran's missile system, it will be targeted.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Hungary is set to gradually cut off gas supplies to Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries resume through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced on Wednesday. Hungarian natural gas exports play a key role in fulfilling the energy needs of Ukraine, according to AP. Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia have been halted for nearly two months after what Ukrainian officials say were Russian drone attacks that damaged the pipeline.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Pakistan has reportedly handed over US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan to the Iranians, reported AP and Reuters.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat on Wednesday said he believes Trump and Netanyahu are jointly managing the situation despite apparent contradictions about whether talks are actually taking place.

Speaking on Israeli public broadcaster Kan News, Barkat said any deal with Iran must leave Tehran without remaining capabilities, with the upper hand firmly in the US and Israel’s favour.

“Trump is negotiating with them on one hand, but also moving forces to the Gulf," he was quoted as saying

Iran US war LIVE updates: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday stated that it intercepted three drones in the eastern region, as per a statement from the country's defence ministry.

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran is “closely monitoring” all US movement in the region, especially the possible deployment of troops.

“What the generals have broke, the soldiers can't fix; instead, they will fall victim to Netanyahu's delusions. Do not test our resolve to defend our land,” wrote Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf on X.

This messge from Iran comes amid reports of the Pentagon approving the deployment of around 2,000 troops to the Middle East. This reported deployment also comes after US President Donald Trump repeatedly stated that he will not be sending troops to the region.

However, Trump did also tell the media that “even if I was [sending troops], I would not tell you.”

Iran US war LIVE updates: Iran's naval commander has stated that the US fleet USS Abraham Lincoln is under “constant Iranian monitoring.” State media also cited the commander as saying that the minute the aircraft carrier is in the range of Iran's missile system, it will be targeted.