Iran US Israel War LIVE: Iran Says Strait Of Hormuz Not Closed; Military Academy Hit In Tehran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday asserted that Tehran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz despite the conflict

The US embassy in Islamabad has issued level 3 travel advisory for Pakistan aid the escalation in the Middle East region.

US President Donald Trump on Friday stated that America is not considering to conduct a ground operation in Iran by calling it a "wastage of time".

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on Friday said that the war with Israel and US was "existential war", accusing US of trying to erase the existence of Iran.

As per Iranian state media, a military academy in Tehran was hit on Friday amid the ongoing US‑Israeli attacks on Iran. 

Amid the ongoing war in Middle East, China reportedly is in talks with Iran to assure safe passage of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz

Indian passengers from Fujairah landed at Delhi's IGI Airport amid flight disruptions in Middle East region. 

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday said the country is ready for a possible ground invasion by the US soldiers.

As per Iran's Press TV, Tehran's residential areas were attacked by the US and Israel on Friday. However, there have been no reports of any death or serious injuries.

As per a report by The Jerusalem Post, citing Defence Minister Israel Katz, Israel had planned to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in November.

As per the local authorities, Iranian missiles on Thursday hit Bapco Energies refinery in Bahrain's Sitra.

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver permitting Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.

The authorities in Bahrain stated that Iran targeted hotel and residential areas in Manama; however, they assured that no injury was reported due to the attack.

French President Emmanuel Macron, in his statement, called for an immediate ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. "Everything must be done to prevent this country, so close to France, from once again being drawn into war," Macron stated in his post on X.

Iran's Deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi says, "Iran is ready to abandon its nuclear programme on condition that the United States presents a satisfactory alternative offer."

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says Iran carried out drone attacks on its territory in which two civilians were injured.

As Iran launches a barrage of strikes against US bases in the Middle East, Qatar's capital Doha reports explosions in the skies. According to Al Jazeera, the Qatari defence systems are intercepting missiles entering their airspace.

As per a Associated Press report, Iranian state television broadcast Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli's message, calling for the "shedding" of blood from Israelis and US President Donald Trump.

Abu Dhabi Airports on Thursday resumed the limited flight operations at Zayed International Airport after the intensity of the Iranian attacks reduced.

The Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday stated that another Iranian ship sought entry to its territorial waters, a day after one of the Iranian warship was destroyed by the US.

Iranian drones and missiles have reportedly fallen near the Nakhchivan airport in Azerbaijan on Thursday amid the ongoing war between Iran and the joint forces of US and Israel.

Iran on Thursday claimed that it struck a US oil tanker in the northern Gulf. The update came hours after a US submarine attacked the Iranian warship in the Indian ocean near Sri Lanka.

Fazil Ahmad Khan, an Indian student, has been stranded in Iran and has appealed to the government for an immediate evacuation.

In her statement, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni on Thursday stated that Italy is planning to send assistance to the Gulf nations amid the ongoing war.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi has appealed to end the war in the Middle East region. He further stated that Oman has been working to rescue the stranded citizens in the region. "Let’s stop this war now," he stated.

In his latest statement, Iranian energy minister Abbas Aliabadi stated that the US-Israeli attacks have caused damages to the water and electricity supply chains.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday confirmed that "military assets" have been deployed to the Middle East. He further stated that six crisis response teams had also been deployed in the region.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on X, stated that Iran's warship was attacked in the Indian ocean without any warning. "The US has perpetrated an atrocity at sea, 2,000 miles away from Iran's shores. Frigate Dena, a guest of India's Navy carrying almost 130 sailors, was struck in international waters without warning. Mark my words: The US will come to bitterly regret precedent it has set," Araghchi asserted in his post.

Iran’s Armed Forces on Thursday clarified that it did not fire any missile toward Türkiye. "The armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran respect the sovereignty of the neighbouring and friendly country, Turkiye, and deny any missile launches toward that country’s territory," it said in the statement, reported Mehr news agency.

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh on Thursday signed a condolence book in New Delhi to pay tributes to former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Israeli forces on Thursday informed that its air force destroyed a ballistic missile launcher in Iran's Qom.

Kuwait's Interior Ministry on Thursday denied reports of explosion near Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. The authority asserted that the incident occurred at least 60 kilometers away from the port.

"The Ministry of Interior denies what has been circulated through some media outlets and social media sites regarding an incident occurring off the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port," the interior ministry stated in its post on X.

The authorities informed that several Iranian sailors who survived a US submarine strike in the Indian Ocean were recovering in a hospital in Sri Lanka.

As the US-Israel war with Iran entered its sixth day, Tehran launched severe attacks at Israel early on Thursday.

A Pakistani citizen on trial has claimed that he was coerced by Iranian operatives into participating in an assassination plot targeting President Donald Trump.

Iran has reportedly begun the preparation at Grand Mosalla prayer complex for a public farewell to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed concerns over the escalated conflict in the Middle East region. In a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, he praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts.

India has strongly denied the reports suggesting use of its port in the deadly attack on Iranian naval ship.

In a fresh advisory issued on Thursday, Indian embassy in Qatar has asked the Indian citizens to follow all the guidelines issued by the Qatari officials.

"Flight operations from Hamad International Airport remain temporarily suspended due to closure of Qatari airspace. Flights of Qatar Airways and others also remain suspended. Qatar Airways announced on March 4 that they will provide next update at 0900 hrs (Doha Time) on March 6, 2026. Passengers are advised to remain in close contact with their respective airlines for rescheduling of their travel," the advisory stated.

The Iranian media has reported that several explosions were heard in the capital city in the past two hours as the country activated its air defence systems. 

The Pentagon has identified two more soldiers who were killed in the war against Iran, reported Reuters. 

The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday informed that Iran had launched fresh attacks as sirens got activated in Jerusalem and central Israel.

Saudi Arabia's defence ministry has informed that three Iranian drones were intercepted in the east of the Al-Kharj Governorate.

Aid the ongoing war in the Middle East region, Akasa Air will operate four flights to and from Jeddah on Thursday to rescue the Indian citizens.

The Qatari government has evacuated the residents residing near US embassy in Doha amid the escalated military conflict with Iran.

"In the framework of maintaining public safety, the Ministry of Interior announces that the relevant authorities are evacuating residents living in the vicinity of the US Embassy as a temporary precautionary measure," the ministry said on X.

The US State Department has begun the charter flight services for the Americans stranded in the Middle East region since the military conflict with Iran began.

An Iranian official stated that Tehran will target the Israeli nuclear site if Israel and US seek regime change following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.