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US Iran War highlights: Iran targets Amazon AWS in Bahrain, Dubai dismisses Oracle facilities reports
US Iran war highlights: Iran has warned Gulf nations of a ‘much more painful response’ if its industries and infrastructure are targeted by the US and Israel. The initial attacks were “just warnings." This statement also comes after Trump vowed to bomb Iran ‘back to the Stone Ages’.
- 10:57 PM IST, Apr 2Yemen fires missile towards Israel, say local reports
- 10:50 PM IST, Apr 2Drone attack on US logistics centre in Baghdad reported
- 10:45 PM IST, Apr 2B1 bridge damaged after US-Israeli strikes
- 10:37 PM IST, Apr 2Trump warns Iran, says ‘make deal before its too late’
- 9:53 PM IST, Apr 2Israel targets IRGC command centres
- 9:36 PM IST, Apr 2Over 2,000 people killed in Iran due to US-Israeli attacks
- 9:15 PM IST, Apr 2Iran targets US fighter jets in Jordan
- 9:09 PM IST, Apr 2Iran targets Amazon AWS building in Bahrain
- 8:54 PM IST, Apr 2Qatar intercepts drones from Iran, says defence ministry
- 8:44 PM IST, Apr 2Iran working with Oman on protocol to monitor traffic in Hormuz Strait
- 8:36 PM IST, Apr 2Draft resolution on Strait of Hormuz expected in UN on Friday, says Bahrain FM.
- 8:08 PM IST, Apr 2UN Chief calls on US, Israel to end war in Iran
- 7:11 PM IST, Apr 2UK gathers 40 countries for talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
- 6:47 PM IST, Apr 2No end in sight, says Lebanese PM as Israel expands ground invasion
- 6:44 PM IST, Apr 2Putin dials Saudi Prince MBS amid conflict in West Asia
- 6:15 PM IST, Apr 2US, Israel target bridge in Iran
- 6:14 PM IST, Apr 2Iran's parliament speaker says ‘all 7 million’ ready to fight US ground invasion
- 5:57 PM IST, Apr 2British foreign minister calls for “urgent" reopening of Strait of Hormuz.
- 5:38 PM IST, Apr 2Austria says refused US requests to overfly its territory
- 5:17 PM IST, Apr 2Trump's speech rattles markets, oil prices surge
- 4:57 PM IST, Apr 2Iran says attacks of Gulf nations 'a warning', warns of 'more painful response'
- 4:52 PM IST, Apr 2Disruptions in Strait of Hormuz caused severe economic impact, says Indian navy chief
- 4:41 PM IST, Apr 2Iran responds to Trump's ‘back to the Stone Age’ threat
- 4:19 PM IST, Apr 2Loud explosions heard in Tehran
- 4:01 PM IST, Apr 2France says ‘unrealistic’ to expect Strait of Hormuz to open by force
- 3:54 PM IST, Apr 2IAEA envoy says Iran not trying to retsrat uranium enrichment
- 3:29 PM IST, Apr 2Tehran hangs man convicted of links with Israel in pre-war protests
- 3:01 PM IST, Apr 2Russia says its ready to held resolve US-Iran conflict
- 2:18 PM IST, Apr 2Iran army to monitor enemy movement ‘moment by moment’ amid fears of ground ops
- 1:56 PM IST, Apr 2South Korea carefully considering Iran fees payment to bring energy
- 1:41 PM IST, Apr 2China says US-Israeli attacks on Iran 'root cause' of Hormuz issue
- 1:25 PM IST, Apr 2Tehran's health ministry says strikes hit century-old medical centre
- 1:12 PM IST, Apr 2Australia broadens fuel tax cut to shield consumers
- 1:02 PM IST, Apr 2US embassy in Baghdad warns of attacks in city over next day or two
- 12:49 PM IST, Apr 2Iran war LIVE: China calls for 'immediate' halt to hostilities after Trump's threat
- 12:29 PM IST, Apr 2Gulf states considering new pipelines to avoid Hormuz Strait, says report
- 12:12 PM IST, Apr 2Save 'every drop of fuel', urges South Korea as energy crisis grows
- 11:55 AM IST, Apr 2Indian Navy escorting tankers through Hormuz Strait, says India's defence minister
- 11:31 AM IST, Apr 2Tehran vows ‘crushing’ attacks against US, Israel after Trump's ‘Stone Ages’ threat
- 11:13 AM IST, Apr 2Oil prices soar past 6.9% after Trump's war threat
- 10:54 AM IST, Apr 2Chinese airlines to hike fuel surcharges on domestic flights
- 10:49 AM IST, Apr 2Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys four drones, says Defence Ministry
- 10:39 AM IST, Apr 2US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq
- 10:06 AM IST, Apr 2Missile intercepted near KEZAD in Abu Dhabi, minor damage reported; no injuries
- 10:01 AM IST, Apr 2Hezbollah fires rockets, drones at Israeli settlements near border
- 9:58 AM IST, Apr 2Indian markets slide nearly 2% as Trump’s Iran escalation rattles sentiment
- 9:54 AM IST, Apr 2Trump defends Iran war in primetime address
- 9:47 AM IST, Apr 2Israeli military says it identified missiles launched from Iran
- 9:37 AM IST, Apr 2Oil surges as Trump vows Iran escalation, dimming hopes of swift end
- 9:34 AM IST, Apr 2Gulf states weigh new pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz
- 9:20 AM IST, Apr 2Israel detects rockets fired from Lebanon
- 9:15 AM IST, Apr 2Australian PM says Iran war goals met, endgame looks unclear
- 9:02 AM IST, Apr 2Rubio praises Trump’s ‘powerful’ Iran speech, says objectives clearly outlined
- 8:49 AM IST, Apr 2No casualties from Iranian missile attack on Israel
- 8:23 AM IST, Apr 2Missiles intercepted in northern Israel, no casualties
- 7:47 AM IST, Apr 2Sirens blare as Interior Ministry urges calm amid incoming attack warning
US Iran war highlights: Following US President Donald Trump's address, more confusion regarding American objectives and the timeline of the war have emerged. Follow here for live updates on US-Iran war In contradictory statements, while Trump has stated that the US is ahead on time, he vowed to continue targeting Iran and "bomb it back to the Stone Ages."...Read More
In response to this threat, Iran has stated that the US has no real intelligence regarding Iran's capabilities and military strengths, denying Trump's claims of the Iranian army and navy being "destroyed and reduced to rubble."
Furthermore, Iran has stated that this war will continue until the US surrenders and leaves.
"With trust in Almighty God, this war will continue until your humiliation, disgrace, permanent and certain regret, and surrender. Await our more crushing, broader, and more destructive actions," read a statement issued by Iranian military's operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya.
Oil prices rise after Trump's speech hints at no near end to war
Markets reacted negatively to Donald Trump’s speech, with stocks falling and oil prices surging as investors were left disappointed by the lack of a clear path to a swift end to the conflict.
Trump said the United States does not depend on the Strait of Hormuz and urged US allies reliant on regional oil supplies to take steps to reopen the key shipping route.
Following Trump's final warning to Iran, oil prices jumped back up. Brent crude surged as high as 6.9 per cent, past $108 per barrel.
Iran war LIVE: Chinese airlines to hike fuel surcharges on domestic flights
Iran war LIVE: Chinese airlines to hike fuel surcharges on domestic flights, AFP reported.
Iran war LIVE: Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys four drones, says Defence Ministry
Iran war LIVE: Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry said it its defences have intercepted and destroyed four drones in recent hours, Al Jazeera reported.
Iran war LIVE: US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq
Iran war LIVE: US embassy urges Americans to leave Iraq.
US embassy in Baghdad says Iran-aligned groups may carry out attacks in Central Baghdad within 24 to 48 days
Iran war LIVE: Missile intercepted near KEZAD in Abu Dhabi, minor damage reported; no injuries
Iran war LIVE: Hezbollah fires rockets, drones at Israeli settlements near border
Iran war LIVE: The Lebanese armed group said its fighters launched rockets at Israeli troops in the settlements of al-Malikiyah and Yeroun at 6:10am local time, Al Jazeera reported.
It added that a swarm of attack drones targeted the settlement of Even Menachem at 6am.
Iran war LIVE: Indian markets slide nearly 2% as Trump’s Iran escalation rattles sentiment
Iran war LIVE: Indian shares fell on Thursday, mirroring losses across Asian markets, after Donald Trump said the US would hit Iran “extremely hard” in the coming weeks, dampening hopes of a near-term end to the conflict.
The Nifty 50 dropped 1.95% to 22,236.80, while the BSE Sensex fell 1.95% to 71,710.72 as of 9:50 a.m. IST.
Broader Asian markets also declined about 2% after Trump said Washington’s “core strategic objectives” in the Iran war were nearing completion, though he offered no clear timeline for an end to the conflict.
His remarks heightened geopolitical concerns and pushed crude oil prices higher.
Iran war LIVE: Trump defends Iran war in primetime address
Iran war LIVE: US Donald Trump sought to make his case to the American public for the Iran war, but his primetime address, delivered five weeks into an increasingly complex conflict, instead highlighted a more defensive tone as pressure builds over global shipping disruptions, rising fuel costs and political fallout at home.
Trump said the US operation was nearing completion in an effort to reassure a skeptical public. However, the speech offered no major new announcements, particularly lacking a clear timeline for an exit.
He also signalled a tougher phase ahead, pledging more aggressive action over the next two to three weeks, including possible strikes on electrical plants.
Iran war LIVE: Israeli military says it identified missiles launched from Iran
Iran war LIVE: The Israeli military said on Thursday that it had identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory and was working to intercept them, according to Iran International.
Iran war LIVE: Oil surges as Trump vows Iran escalation, dimming hopes of swift end
Iran war LIVE: Oil prices jumped after Donald Trump signalled an escalation in the Iran war over the coming weeks, raising concerns about prolonged disruptions to energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude rose above $106 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $104 following Trump’s rare primetime address, in which he framed the conflict as a success.
He said the US would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks and that Hormuz would reopen “naturally” after the war, without providing further details or a clear timeline.
Iran war LIVE: Gulf states weigh new pipelines to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Iran war LIVE: Countries in the Gulf are considering building new pipeline routes to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to secure energy exports amid rising regional tensions.
Iran war LIVE: Israel detects rockets fired from Lebanon
Iran war LIVE: Alarms were reportedly activated in the Upper Galilee region after the Israeli military detected rocket fire from Lebanon, Al Jazeera reported.
Iran war LIVE: Australian PM says Iran war goals met, endgame looks unclear
Iran war LIVE: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the US-Israeli war on Iran appears to have achieved its key initial aims of curbing Tehran’s nuclear and missile capabilities and questioned what further goals remain.
“We did express support for the original objectives: preventing Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon, and degrading its capacity to endanger its neighbors,” Albanese said in a speech on Thursday.
Iran war LIVE: Rubio praises Trump’s ‘powerful’ Iran speech, says objectives clearly outlined
Iran war LIVE: No casualties reported in Iranian missile attack on Israel
Iran war LIVE: No casualties reported in Iranian missile attack on Israel
Iran war LIVE: Missiles intercepted in northern Israel, no casualties
Iran war LIVE: Israel’s Channel 12 reported that missiles launched from Iran toward the country’s north were intercepted, with no casualties.
The Israeli Home Front Command later lifted its directive for residents to take shelter.
Meanwhile, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said the latest wave of missile attacks began “after Trump announced that he had destroyed Iran’s missile capabilities”.
Iran war LIVE: Iran missile launches detected after Trump speech, Israeli military says
Iran war LIVE: Shortly after Donald Trump concluded his remarks, claiming Iran’s military capabilities had been largely crushed, the Israeli military said it had detected missile launches from Iran.
“Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said.
Iran war LIVE: Sirens blare in Bahrain
Iran war LIVE: The Ministry of Interior in Bahrain urged residents to “remain calm and head to the nearest safe place” as sirens sounded warning of an incoming attack.
In a separate update, the ministry said traffic had resumed along Khalifa Bin Salman Highway after an earlier incident involving falling debris.
