LIVE UPDATES | 100 hours after US strikes on Iran: Over 1,000 dead, 20 Iranian ships sunk; attacks on 14 US bases in 9 countries
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Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has stated that water and electricity supply has been disrupted in several parts of the country due to attacks by the United States and Israel. The minister said restoration work is ongoing in affected areas. Authorities are working continuously to repair the damaged infrastructure. Efforts are being made to ensure that essential services are restored as quickly as possible. Abbas Aliabadi urged citizens to use water and electricity carefully during this period. He asked people to avoid unnecessary consumption until normal supply is fully restored.
US-Israeli attacks on residential buildings in Tehran left huge destruction.
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The United States tested a nuclear-capable missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base. The missile, called LGM-30 Minuteman III, is often referred to as a “doomsday missile” because it can carry nuclear weapons and forms a crucial part of the US nuclear deterrence strategy.
The missile was launched toward a target area in the Pacific Ocean near the Marshall Islands and successfully hit its designated target after traveling thousands of km.
The Minuteman III was first deployed in 1970. The United States currently maintains around 400 of these missiles across three Air Force bases. The missile has a range of about 13,000 km and can carry multiple nuclear warheads designed to strike different targets.
Each warhead is estimated to be about 20 times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II.
US officials said the launch was part of a routine test and had no direct connection to the ongoing tensions involving Iran and Israel.
The Pentagon has released the identities of two more American soldiers who were killed in a drone attack in Kuwait City on Sunday amid escalating tensions in the region.
According to the US Department of Defense, the deceased soldiers have been identified as 54-year-old Robert Marjan and 45-year-old Jeffrey O’Brien.
The Pentagon had earlier confirmed the identities of four other service members who were killed in the same incident, releasing their details on Tuesday.
Residents in Beirut fired gunshots into the air overnight in an attempt to alert neighbours about the possibility of Israeli airstrikes, as fears of an attack spread across the Lebanese capital.
Witnesses reported hearing continuous gunfire through the night. According to local accounts, the shots were fired deliberately to warn people of a potential strike by Israel Defense Forces.
Planet imagery shows airstrike related damage at the Kermanshah missile base (North), Iran, most of the buildings associated with the site have been destroyed, strikes also extend to the underground tunnel entrances pic.twitter.com/9XfPW1rkbu
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New satellite images have revealed extensive damage to a missile facility in northern Iran following recent attacks amid the escalating regional conflict.
The images show significant destruction at the Kermanshah Missile Base, located near the city of Kermanshah. According to the visual evidence, several buildings within the base appear to have been heavily damaged or completely destroyed.
The satellite footage also indicates that entry points leading to underground sections of the facility were severely affected in the strikes. These underground structures are believed to be used for missile storage and operational infrastructure.
Analysts reviewing the images said the damage suggests the attacks targeted key installations within the base. However, Iranian authorities have not yet released an official statement detailing the extent of the destruction or possible casualties.
Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate special relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh starting today to assist passengers stranded due to ongoing regional tensions and disruptions to air travel.
According to the airline, the special flights are intended to help affected travellers reach their destinations after flight operations across parts of the region were interrupted.
However, the airline confirmed that its regular flights from Doha will remain suspended for the time being. Authorities have kept Qatar’s airspace closed amid the current security situation.
Officials said that normal flight services from Doha will resume only after the country’s airspace is reopened and aviation operations return to normal.
The relief flights are part of efforts to manage the travel disruptions caused by the ongoing regional crisis and to ensure that stranded passengers can continue their journeys safely.
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An Iranian naval warship returning from India was reportedly sunk in an attack by the United States near Sri Lanka on Wednesday, leaving dozens of sailors dead and several others injured.
According to information shared by Sri Lankan authorities, the Iranian vessel IRIS Dena was struck and sunk close to Sri Lankan waters. Initial reports indicate that at least 87 Iranian naval personnel lost their lives in the attack.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said an American submarine operating in the Indian Ocean targeted the Iranian ship using torpedoes, leading to its destruction.
Sri Lanka’s navy launched a rescue operation soon after the incident and managed to pull 32 injured sailors from the sea. The rescued personnel were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Officials said around 180 sailors were on board the warship at the time of the attack. Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate those still missing.
The vessel had recently participated in the 2026 International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam and was on its return journey to Iran when the attack occurred.
Sri Lankan authorities told Al Jazeera that a distress message was received from the vessel between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. local time on Wednesday. At the time of the emergency call, the ship was approximately 40 nautical miles
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PTC Web Desk: The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday, marking nearly 100 hours since American forces launched strikes against Iranian targets. The escalating hostilities have reportedly claimed more than 1,000 lives so far, intensifying fears of a wider regional war in the Middle East.
According to emerging reports, joint military operations by the United States and Israel have resulted in the destruction of at least 17 Iranian naval vessels since the fighting began. The strikes are part of a broader military campaign targeting Iran’s strategic assets.
Iran has responded with retaliatory attacks, reportedly targeting US military bases across nine countries in the Middle East. Details about the damage or casualties from these strikes have not been fully confirmed.
Meanwhile, Israel has also expanded its military operations beyond Iran-linked targets. Reports indicate that Israeli forces carried out an attack on a Palestinian refugee camp in the city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon. The strike reportedly hit the Beddawi refugee camp, which is considered the largest Palestinian refugee settlement in the region.
Amid the rising tensions, Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel and the United States. An Iranian military official said that any attempt by the two countries to force a regime change in Tehran could trigger a major response from Iran.
According to the Iranian news agency ISNA, the official warned that Iran could consider targeting Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility in the southern part of the country if such actions were taken. The Dimona complex is widely believed to be a key component of Israel’s nuclear programme.
The warning highlights the growing risk of further escalation as both sides continue to exchange threats and military strikes. Global leaders have urged restraint, fearing the conflict could destabilise the broader Middle East region if it continues to intensify.
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- With inputs from agencies
