Iran is also increasingly distancing itself from negotiations, even as President Donald Trump pushes for a potential peace agreement.

War News: Death toll rises to 14 after US air strike on PMF base in Iraq

The death toll from the US air attack on the Iran-aligned Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Anbar has risen to 14.

US War: Where do the reported US-Iran 'negotiations' leave Israel?

Israeli analysts told Al Jazeera that Trump's remarks about ongoing talks with Iran have triggered confusion and disappointment, as the prospect of a negotiated end to the war unsettles many.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted Israel will continue strikes on Iran and Lebanon, despite earlier efforts to draw the US deeper into the conflict, with Iran still capable of launching deadly attacks weeks into the war.

Iran News: Iran media says energy infrastructure attacked

Iranian media reported that US-Israeli strikes targeted gas facilities and a pipeline in Isfahan and Khorramshahr, causing partial damage.

Fars news agency said a gas administration building and pressure station in Isfahan were hit, while a projectile struck near a pipeline feeding a power plant in the southwest, with the extent of damage unclear.

Iran War News: US, Israeli Fighter Jets Roar Over Iran's Hormozgan

Iranian media reported that US and Israeli fighter jets were seen flying over Iran's southern province of Hormozgan, including the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas.

War News: Iranian Missile Hits Tel Aviv, Injures Six

An Iranian missile strike on Tel Aviv injured six people and caused damage to buildings and vehicles, according to local media reports.

Police said a munition carrying around 100 kg of explosives struck central areas, while missile debris also fell in Rosh Ha'ayin. Separately, Iranian media reported that Imam Ali Hospital in Andimeshk was evacuated after alleged US-Israeli strikes.

US War: Two Energy Sites Targeted In Iran

Two energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr in Iran have been targeted amid escalating regional tensions, Iran's Fars News Agency reported.

US War: US to continue Iran strikes, pause applies only to energy sites, Semafor reports

The United States will continue its strikes on Iran, with the pause applying only to attacks on Tehran's energy sites, Semafor reported on Monday, citing a U.S. official, during what President Donald Trump has described as "productive" talks with unidentified Iranian officials.

"The stop on attacks for five days is only on their energy sites," a U.S. official told Semafor.

"It is not on the military sites and the navy, and the ballistic missiles, and the defense industrial base. The initial initiatives of (Operation) Epic Fury will continue," he told the news agency.

Iran News: Iran power grid less vulnerable than regional countries, minister says

Iran produces electricity in a decentralized manner across the country, making its power grid less vulnerable than those of the Persian Gulf states and Israel, the country's energy minister said on Tuesday.

Abbas Aliabadi said Iran operates more than 150 power plants nationwide, while countries in the region rely on more centralized systems that are more exposed to disruption.

Iran War News: Six killed in strike in northwest Iran, officials say

A strike in East Azerbaijan province in northwest Iran killed six people and wounded nine others, provincial authorities said.

The governor's office said the strike hit a residential area in the Shahid Mofatteh district.

War News: Iran and Egypt foreign ministers discuss regional tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with Badr Abdelatty, his Egyptian counterpart, by phone on Tuesday about the latest developments and the regional and international impact of the Iran war, Iran's foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Araghchi outlined Tehran's position on the US-Israeli attacks and country's "firm and legitimate self-defense," according to the statement.

War News: Israeli strike on south of Beirut kills two

At least two people have been killed by an Israeli strike on Bshamoun, a town south of Beirut, Lebanon's Health Ministry says.

"The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district resulted, in a preliminary toll, in the martyrdom of two citizens and the injury of five others," the ministry said in a statement.

Bshamoun lies outside of the traditional strongholds of Iran-backed Hezbollah, which has been trading strikes with Israel since the killing of Iran's supreme leader.

War News: Injuries in Tel Aviv after Iranian missile attack

Israeli media is reporting several crash sites in Tel Aviv after Iran's latest missile barrage.

Times of Israel is reporting damage to a building, while Israel's Haaretz news outlet, citing police, says four people have sustained minor injuries.

Israel's emergency medical service says it has dispatched teams to several locations in the centre of the country.

US War: Thousands of US Marines to arrive In West Asia on Friday

Thousands of US Marine Corps troops are set to arrive in West Asia on Friday, according to a Wall Street Journal report, as Washington ramps up its military presence amid escalating regional tensions.

War News: Amazon Web Services disrupted in Bahrain

Amazon said its Amazon Web Services region in Bahrain has been disrupted amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. An Amazon spokesperson told Reuters that the outage was linked to drone activity in the area. The company added that it is assisting customers in migrating to alternative AWS regions while services are being restored.

US War: Impact of the Iran war on global energy markets could surpass the Ukraine war

A top European oil executive said the impact of the Iran war on global energy markets could surpass the Ukraine war, while the price of Brent crude oil rebounded to more than $100 a barrel

Iran War: IRGC Shares further details on missile barrage

In a statement published by the state-run IRIB, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) confirmed the attack on Israel in the early hours of Tuesday.

The IRGC said in the statement that "Iranian missiles pass[ed] through several Israeli missile defences".

Israel's military later reported that "rescue and recovery forces" were deployed to a site in northern Israel, "where reports of an impact have been received".

Israel's emergency services said a man was in stable condition after suffering a shrapnel wound following an overnight attack.

War News: This port has emerged as lifeline amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Saudi Arabia's Red Sea ports, including Jeddah and Yanbu, are preparing for increased traffic as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz redirect regional trade routes.

With Gulf airspace restrictions and shipping constraints, the kingdom is using alternative export routes, including a repurposed pipeline to Yanbu, driving a sharp rise in Red Sea oil shipments since the war began.

US War: Trump paused Iran strike after allies warned of fallout, markets react

Trump's decision to halt planned strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure followed private warnings from US allies and Gulf partners about the risks of destabilising the region, according to sources.

Trump announced a five-day pause, citing potential talks with Tehran, but officials said allies cautioned that severe damage to Iran could trigger long-term instability.

The move also helped calm markets, with oil prices falling and equities rebounding after the announcement.

War News: Israel issues new missile threat alert

Israel's air defence system has been activated after the military detected new incoming missiles from Iran, the military said in a message posted on Telegram.

"In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas," the military said.

War News: Israel strikes hit 7 areas of south Beirut overnight

Israel targeted seven areas of Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, Lebanese state media reported on Tuesday.

"Enemy warplanes launched seven raids overnight on the southern suburbs, targeting the areas of: Bir al-Abed, Al-Ruwais -- outskirts of Al-Manshiyya, Haret Hreik, Sayyed Hadi Nasrallah Highway, Saint Therese, Burj al-Barajneh and Al-Kafaat," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported.

War News: Senior Iran parliament member urges caution amid reported talks with US

Iranian officials "need to think wisely" before entering into any talks with the US, a senior Iran parliament member warned, citing Washington DC's recent history of launching attacks on Tehran while talks to achieve peace were in progress.

"This is not the first time they have lied about negotiations," Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of Iran parliament's national security and foreign policy committee, was quoted as saying by Fars news agency.

"Trump, Netanyahu and their ilk are inherently liars and their nature is to sow division," Kowsari said.

"Their nature is to create division so that they can make people sceptical of the authorities and feel that something has been done, when nothing has been done," said Kowsari, who is also a major general in the military.

Iran War News: South Korean FM in calls with Iran's Araghchi about Strait of Hormuz

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun urged Iran to de-escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and ensure safe maritime navigation during a call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

Cho expressed "deep concern" over the war's global economic impact and called on Tehran to protect ships and crews, including South Korean vessels stranded in the waterway.

Iran US News Live: Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of major Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.

Iran US News Live: Civilian death toll in Iran war rises to 1,443 - HRANA

At least 36 civilians were killed and 138 injured across Iran on March 23, according to figures compiled by the rights group HRANA.

The group said the casualties were recorded from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 23, Tehran time.

Aggregated data collected by HRANA since the start of the conflict on February 28 indicates that at least 1,443 civilians have been killed, including 217 children.

Iran US News Live: Iran launches 'new wave of missiles' launched at Israel

Iran launched another round of missiles towards Israel on Tuesday morning, state television announced, after earlier strikes hit a building in the north while a loud explosion rang out in Jerusalem.

"Iran fires new wave of missiles at occupied territories," the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) posted on Telegram.

Moments later, it posted that the "Iranian missiles pass(ed) through several Israeli missile defences".

Iran US News Live: Air India group to operate 24 flights to West Asia today

Air India Group will operate 24 scheduled and special flights to West Asia on Tuesday, while services to several destinations remain temporarily suspended, the airline said.

Flights to Jeddah and Muscat continue, along with additional non-scheduled services to the UAE, though regular operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain disrupted and limited to ad hoc flights.

Operations are suspended for several destinations including Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Ain, Riyadh, Dammam, Salalah, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait City and Tel Aviv.

Air India said long-haul services to North America, Europe and Australia remain unaffected, while passengers on suspended routes can opt for free rebooking or full refunds.

Iran US News Live: Australia to plant less wheat as global fertilizer woes deepen

Australian wheat farmers are cutting back plantings as fertiliser shortages worsen amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.

With exports through the Strait of Hormuz largely stalled, global fertiliser supplies are tightening, driving up costs and threatening crop yields for the nitrogen-intensive wheat sector.

Iran US News Live: Has Iran offered oil to Indian traders at Premium price?

Traders have offered Iranian oil to Indian refiners at a premium to ICE Brent after Washington temporary removed sanctions to ease the energy crisis caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, three industry sources said.

India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has not received a cargo from Tehran since May 2019 after it came under U.S. pressure not to buy Iranian crude.

-Reuters

Iran US News Live: Israeli parliament temporarily halts session due to incoming missiles

Israel's parliament had to stop a late night session due to incoming missiles from Iran, a Knesset spokesperson said.

The session was suspended following an alert from the Home Front Command, and resumed about 15 minutes later, the spokesperson said.

Iran US News Live Updates: US Embassy issues caution against 'terrorist attacks' on another front

US Embassy in northwest African nation of Mauritania has issued an elevated threat notice for US citizens and embassy staff based in the country, citing a recent threat against the embassy.

Possible targets include the embassy building in the capital, Nouakchott, and places where American citizens are known to congregate, the notice said.

Mauritania has been under a Level 3 Travel Advisory from the State Department since July 2025, which has urged US citizens to reconsider travel to the country.

The travel notice also advises against travel to the northern part of the country, within 100km (62 miles) of the Mali and Algerian borders, or any zone restricted by the Mauritanian military.

Iran US News Live Updates: Oil rebounds after earlier drop on Trump Iran remarks

The global benchmark oil price, Brent crude, rose to just over $104 per barrel late Monday, recovering some of the losses recorded earlier in the day.

Prices had dropped sharply from nearly $113 to around $97 after President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran were holding "productive conversations."

Iran US News Live Updates: EU Chief urges talks to end Iran War, warns of global impact

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for urgent negotiations to end the Iran conflict, warning of serious global economic and energy repercussions.

"The situation is critical for the energy supply worldwide," she said, highlighting rising oil and gas prices and broader impacts on businesses and societies, while also condemning Iran's attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Iran US News Live Updates: US Energy chief downplays Iran War impact on oil markets

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the US-Israeli war with Iran has not significantly disrupted energy markets, noting that price increases have not reached levels that would trigger "meaningful demand destruction."

"Markets do what markets do," Wright said at the CERAWeek by S&P Global conference, adding that rising prices are signalling producers to boost output.

Iran US News Live Updates: Whodunnit ensues over Iran war- Trump credits Pete Hegseth

As the Iran war enters its fourth week, President Donald Trump suggested Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was among the first to advocate military action, offering a fresh account of how the conflict began.

"Pete, I think you were the first one to speak up, and you said, 'Let's do it because you can't let them have a nuclear weapon,'" Trump said at a Tennessee roundtable, with Hegseth seated beside him.

Iran US News Live Updates: Saudi and UAE to join Iran war? What report reveals

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are taking steps that could draw them closer into the Iran conflict, signalling a potential escalation, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Riyadh has reportedly allowed US access to King Fahd Air Base, while the UAE has shut down Iranian-linked facilities, tightening pressure on Tehran.

The developments come as oil prices edged higher and markets turned volatile, with reports also suggesting missile launches from Bahrain.

The moves reflect growing Gulf frustration with Iran's regional strikes, even as President Donald Trump pauses attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure amid claims of ongoing - but disputed - diplomatic contacts.

Iran US News Live Updates: Iran dismisses Trump talk claims as 'tactic' amid US troop build-up

Iran has rejected claims of talks with US, describing Trump's remarks as "manoeuvring" aimed at buying time as Washington DC increases its military presence in the region.

Iranian officials and state media denied any direct or indirect negotiations, while signalling deep distrust of US intentions and warning that troop deployments point to preparations for potential further strikes.

Iran US News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia intercepts waves of drones targeting east of country

In the past two hours, Saudi Arabia's air defence systems have intercepted and destroyed at total of 19 drones, launched in separate attacks, targeting the country's Eastern Province, according to the kingdom's defence ministry.

Iran US News Live Updates: Did Trump Green light Iran Ops after Netanyahu made a final call?

Netanyahu urged Trump to launch a decisive strike on Iran's leadership less than 48 hours before the US attack, according to a Reuters report.

The report said Washington had already approved military action but was still weighing timing and scope when Netanyahu, citing fresh intelligence, pressed for a potential "decapitation strike" targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his inner circle.

Iran US News Live Updates: USS Gerald R. Ford arrives at Greek island for repairs after fire

The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier has arrived at a US naval base in Crete for repairs after a fire injured two sailors earlier this month, the Navy said.

The vessel, which had been deployed in the Red Sea amid the Iran conflict, will undergo assessment, repairs and resupply at Souda Bay, with officials confirming the incident was not combat-related.

Iran US News Live Updates: Has China asked citizens to evacuate Israel?

China has urged its citizens in Israel to evacuate "as soon as possible" as missile and drone attacks intensify, raising casualties and security risks across the region.

The Chinese Embassy said evacuation efforts are underway via the Taba border crossing with Egypt and warned nationals to avoid key infrastructure and military sites.

Iran US News Live Updates: Iran-aligned militias conducting attacks on US citizens in Iraq?

US State Department has warned that Iran-aligned militias are carrying out widespread attacks on American citizens and US-linked targets across Iraq, including the Kurdistan region, urging nationals to leave the country immediately.

The advisory reiterates a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning, citing ongoing threats from missiles, drones and rockets, while confirming that routine consular and visa services remain suspended.

Iran US News Live Updates: Iran says war will continue until …

Iran will not end the hostilities until all sanctions on it have been lifted and the war damages are paid by the United States.

"The war will continue until all damages to Iran are compensated and sanctions on it are lifted," military adviser to Iran Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaei, said.

Iran US News Live Updates: Asian stocks rally amid Middle East tensions

Asian markets opened higher on renewed hopes of easing Middle East tensions, with South Korea's KOSPI surging over 3.6% in early trade after a sharp rebound from the previous session.

Japan's Nikkei 225 also climbed 1.69%, recovering from a steep 4% drop a day earlier driven by concerns over oil supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.

Iran US News Live Updates: Airstrike on PMF Base in Iraq's Anbar kills commander, fighters

An airstrike on a Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) site in Iraq's Anbar province killed at least six fighters, including a senior commander, and wounded 15 others, security sources told Reuters.

The dead included Saad al-Baiji, the PMF's Anbar operations chief. The Iran-aligned paramilitary group, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, accused the United States of carrying out the strike.

Iran US News Live Updates: Japan to release Oil from joint stockpiles by end-March

Japan plans to start releasing oil from joint stockpiles held by producing nations in the country by the end of March, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in a post on social media website X on Tuesday.

Iran US News Live Updates: Chuck Schumer says Trump to blame for almost 75% jump in US petrol prices

US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has said that Trump is to blame for the almost 75 percent increase in petrol prices in US in less than a month.

"A month ago, the national price of gasoline was $2.93 a gallon. Today it's $3.94. One man is to blame: Donald Trump," Schumer said in a post on X.

Schumer, the most senior opposition Democratic leader, was against Trump's decision to attack Iran and has called for an end to the war.

Iran US News Live Updates: Kuwait army responding to incoming 'hostile' missiles

The Kuwaiti army has said its air defences are currently responding to "hostile missile and drone attacks".

In a statement on X, the army said that sound of explosions is the result of interceptions, and called on people to adhere to instructions from authorities.

Iran US News Live Updates: Will US-Iran war end on April 9?

The United States has set April 9 as a potential timeline to end the war with Iran, with talks between the two sides expected later this week, according to Israeli media.

"Washington has set April 9 as a target date for ending the war, leaving about 21 days for continued fighting and negotiations," said the daily Yedioth Ahronoth, citing an unnamed Israeli official.

Yedioth Ahronoth, citing an unnamed Israeli official, reported that Washington DC is allowing a limited window for continued fighting alongside negotiations.

Iran US News Live Updates: Tehran asserts power amid US-Iran War

Tehran has full control over the Persian Gulf region, the Strait of Hormuz and waters off Oman, a military spokesperson said, arguing that Iran does not need to lay mines to assert its position.

Iran US News Live Updates: White House refuses to confirm US-Iran talks in Islamabad

The White House declined to confirm reports of a potential meeting between senior US officials and Iranian representatives in Islamabad, calling the situation "fluid" and diplomatically sensitive.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the US would not negotiate through the media, adding that any such discussions should only be considered official once formally announced by the White House.

Pakistan has offered to host talks involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

Earlier reports stated that JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, will meet with Iranian officials in Islamabad this week.

Iran US News Live Updates: Trump hopeful on deal, says 'we are very intent on making a deal' with Iran'

Trump said he ordered a five-day pause on US strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure following what he described as talks with Iranian officials, signalling a push toward a potential deal.

In remarks to CNBC, Trump said Washington was "very intent" on reaching an agreement with Tehran.

However, Iranian state media denied any direct or indirect negotiations, disputing Trump's claims and rejecting the notion of ongoing talks.

Iran US News Live Updates: Bitcoin climbs as Trump grants five days for Iran negotiations

Bitcoin surged alongside global equities while oil prices fell after President Donald Trump signalled US-Iran talks, boosting hopes of easing Middle East tensions.

The cryptocurrency rose more than 5% to a high of $71,794 before trimming gains, with Ether and Solana also advancing.

Bitcoin had earlier hit a two-week low of $67,371 and has remained highly volatile since the Iran conflict began, swinging between nearly $76,000 and sharp declines amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Iran US News Live Updates: Suspicious $580M oil bet ahead of Trump's Iran strike pause announcement raises questions

Traders placed a roughly $580 million bet on falling oil prices just before President Donald Trump announced a pause in planned US strikes on Iran, according to the Financial Times.

Oil prices dropped after Trump described recent US-Iran contacts as "productive," fuelling hopes of de-escalation.

The timing of the trade has drawn scrutiny, with analysts questioning whether it reflected sharp market foresight or potential access to advance information.

Iran US News Live Updates: Ships pay passage through Iran's 'Toll Booth'

At least two vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz have reportedly paid Iran for safe passage, according to Lloyd's List Intelligence, as more commercial ships divert into Iranian territorial waters via a route dubbed the "Tehran Toll Booth."

The corridor, running between Qeshm and Larak islands, is believed to be monitored by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with one reported fee reaching $2 million.

Transits have picked up in recent days, with at least 16 vessels crossing since Friday, many opting for the new Iran-controlled route, including ships using false identities, the report said.

Iran US News Live Updates: Iran launches New missile salvo

Iran fired missiles at Israel early Tuesday, the Israeli military said, noting that the barrage was aimed at the country's north and that its substantial air defenses were "working to intercept the threat".

A cluster munition fired from Iran struck the city of Nesher near Haifa, the Israeli military said.

Iran US News Live Updates: Dow surges 600 points in relief rally

Minutes later, a loud blast rang out over Jerusalem, AFP reporters in the city heard.

The Magen David Adom emergency services said it had no immediate reports of casualties following the strike, but had dispatched paramedics to one area where a reported impact was received.

Iran US News Live Updates: Gas stations and pipelines in Iran destructed, reports Fars agency

Gas company offices and a gas pressure reduction station were damaged in an attack in Iran's central city of Isfahan, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.

Fars also reported that a projectile targeted a gas pipeline supplying a power station in Iran's Khorramshahr.

Iran US News Live Updates: Iran 'reviewing' a proposal from US, says report

CBS News reports that a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official confirmed Tehran has received a US proposal via mediators and is reviewing it.

The development follows remarks by Donald Trump, who said recent US-Iran conversations were "very good and productive" and hinted at a possible deal, despite Iran previously denying any direct talks.