Iran War News Live Updates: Israel says missiles fired from Iran, Trump briefed on the escalation
US Iran War News Live Updates: Donald Trump’s remarks came as the US and Iran continued negotiations to end the conflict, which entered its fourth month last week. (File Photo)
US Iran War LIVE: Israel said Iran launched missiles toward its territory on Tuesday, marking the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April and complicating ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the latest developments in the Israel-Iran confrontation.
Earlier, Trump on Sunday said that he is “open” to sending US military to retrieve Iran’s enriched uranium but hopes that it would be done as part of the ongoing negotiations to end the conflict. This comes as Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Sunday to deliver a message to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei from Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir.
Iran had earlier launched ballistic missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait in response to recent US strikes on its surveillance infrastructure. While Gulf and US officials said the projectiles were intercepted, Tehran claimed it had targeted American military assets, accusing Washington of violating a ceasefire understanding.
Alongside the military escalation, the US is weighing tougher economic measures, including the possible use of frozen Iranian assets to fund reconstruction in affected Gulf states. Meanwhile, diplomatic channels remain active, with Pakistan stepping in to mediate and regional flashpoints—from Lebanon to global shipping routes—adding to concerns of a wider conflict.
What CENTCOM said: US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the latest interception, underscoring heightened military readiness in the region.
“Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said in a statement.
It added, “American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression.”
Latest developments:
- US forces intercepted and destroyed two Iranian drones targeting shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran launched missiles and drones at Bahrain and Kuwait; officials say the attacks were successfully intercepted.
- Washington is exploring using billions in frozen Iranian assets for reconstruction in Gulf states affected by attacks.
- Pakistan has renewed mediation efforts, sending Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to Tehran with a message from Army Chief Asim Munir.
- Regional tensions remain high, with Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensifying and global concern growing over shipping and energy security.
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