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US Iran War Live News Updates: Day 3 of the US-Israel war on Iran has seen intense escalation, with the Pentagon confirming three US service members killed in Kuwait, and President Trump vowing to continue the operation until objectives are achieved. The strikes have killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and up to 40 top officials, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases in the Gulf. The US military has struck over 1,000 targets inside Iran, while Israel has issued evacuation orders for dozens of villages in southern Lebanon amid rising tensions with Hezbollah.US combat fatalities: CENTCOM confirms 3 US service members killed and 5 seriously wounded during “Operation Epic Fury.”Story continues below this ad
Tehran targeted: Israeli forces are targeting the “heart” of the Iranian capital; multiple explosions have been reported near government dricts. The Israel Defense Forces have also launched attacks against Lebanon capital and Hezbollah stronghold Beirut.
Provisional leadership: A 3-member Leadership Council (President Pezeshkian, Chief Justice Mohseni-Ejei, and Guardian Council member Ayatollah Arafi) is now governing Iran per Article 111 of the Constitution.
Gulf ultimatum: Tehran has officially warned Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain that they are “legitimate military targets” if they ass Western forces.
Civilian toll: Iranian news agency IRNA reported 165 deaths, following a strike on an all-girls elementary school in southern Iran (Minab).
Iran’s transitional power structure
Following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian announced a Provisional Leadership Council. This body will exercise the Supreme Leader’s duties until the Assembly of Experts elects a permanent successor.
Regional escalation and economic impact
The “barrage” of retaliatory strikes from Iran has significantly disrupted the global landscape:
Aviation: Airspace remains closed across much of the Middle East; major hubs in Dubai and Doha report significant delays and safety alerts.
Markets: Gold prices have surged past $5,200/oz as investors flee to safe-haven assets.
Energy: Global oil markets are monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world’s traded oil passes, following threats to maritime security.
This blog synthesises reports from CENTCOM, IRNA, and other news outlets. While we strive for 100% accuracy, the situation on the ground in Tehran and the Gulf is extremely fluid.
