US-Iran 2026 Conflict, Iran Missile & Drone Attack Israel, Tehran Strikes, Trump Dubai UAE Middle East War Latest News Updates

A plume of smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Mohsen Ganji, File)US-Israel vs Iran War News Live Updates: US President Donald Trump said the United States and Israel are close to achieving their military objectives in Iran, and suggested the conflict could end soon, according to Reuters. Trump made the remarks during interviews with US media outlets, while speaking to Republican lawmakers and later at a press briefing. He said the campaign had made progress and was moving faster than expected, but added that the United States had not yet achieved its final objective. Fighting has continued across the region, with Iran carrying out attacks on Israeli and US-linked targets in the Middle East.
What Trump said about Iran: Trump said the military campaign against Iran was progressing quickly. “I think the war is very complete, pretty much,” he said in an interview with CBS News, adding that the operation was “very far ahead of schedule”. At a press briefing, he said the United States had made progress towards its goals. “We are achieving major strides towards completing our military objective,” Trump said.Story continues below this ad
He also said the US had struck thousands of targets inside Iran and that the remaining ones could be destroyed quickly. “We could take them out in one day,” he told reporters. However, Trump said the United States was not ready to end the operation yet. “We’ve already won in many ways, but we haven’t won enough,” he said. Trump also said his adminration was “nowhere near” deciding whether to send US troops into Iran. He added that the war could end soon. “The war will be over very soon,” he said.
Key developments in the conflict:

Israel said its forces carried out another wave of strikes on targets in Tehran.
Iran continued missile and drone attacks on Israeli and US-linked locations in the region.
Iran warned it could block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire along the border with Lebanon.
Australia said it would deploy aircraft and missile systems to the Gulf region as tensions rise.
India stocks gain as oil prices drop on easing Iran conflict fears. The main driver for the expected higher open was Donald Trump’s remarks hinting at de-escalation in the Iran conflict.

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–minute updates on the Iran-Israel-US war, diplomatic reactions from the UN, and the global economic fallout.
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