US-Israel vs Iran War News LIVE Updates: Oil prices fall back sharply as Trump claims Iran war will be over ‘very soon’
President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo)
US-Israel vs Iran War News Live Updates: As the conflict entered its second week, US President Donald Trump said the war against Iran could end “very soon”, describing the US-Israeli campaign as a “short-term excursion” that was already “pretty much” complete. However, Trump added that Washington had not yet achieved its final objective, saying the United States had “already won in many ways” but was still seeking an “ultimate victory” that would ensure Tehran could no longer threaten the US, Israel, or their regional allies. Meanwhile Israeli military on Monday said that it has launched “wide scale” wave of strikes in several parts of Iran, including Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran simultaneously.
Khamenei’s son supreme leader: The Middle East has entered a volatile new era as Mojtaba Khamenei is officially named to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following the elder leader’s death in initial US-Israeli strikes. As the conflict enters its 10th day, the geopolitical landscape is shifting rapidly: hardline Iranian factions have solidified power, global oil prices have skyrocketed by over 25 per cent, and military escalations have spread to Lebanon, Iraq, and Bahrain.
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Iran war: Here are key developments:
- The succession: The Assembly of Experts has confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader. Despite US President Donald Trump’s refusal to recognise his legitimacy, the Iranian defence councils have pledged total “commander-in-chief” loyalty.
- Energy crisis: Brent crude has surged to $117.65/barrel—the largest single-day jump in history—as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, choking 20% of global supply.
- Military escalation: Israel has launched fresh waves of strikes targeting Tehran’s ballistic missile silos and Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut. Concurrently, drone strikes have hit the Bapco refinery in Bahrain and U.S. facilities in Iraq.
- Humanitarian toll: Reported civilian casualties in Iran have surpassed 1,300, while the US military confirms a seventh American service member has died from wounds sustained in the initial counter-attacks.
The Indian Express Global Desk is monitoring the situation in real-time, providing verified intelligence, satellite imagery analysis, and breaking news on the ground. Stay tuned to this live blog for minute-by-minute updates on the Iran-Israel-US war, diplomatic reactions from the UN, and the global economic fallout.
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