US-Israel and Iran War Live Updates: The West Asia conflict expanded to include Iran-backed militias on Monday with an attack by Hezbollah on Israel. Israel struck back against the group in Lebanon while the United States pounded targets in Iran.
Top Updates:
- First American Causalities Identified - Pentagon has released names of four Army Reserve soldiers who were killed during operations linked to Iran.
- Khamenei's Successor Chosen - Iranian media has reported that Mojtaba Khamenei has been designated as the new Supreme Leader.
- Assembly of Experts Hit – Israeli and US strikes reportedly targeted the Assembly of Experts building in Qom, the body responsible for electing Iran’s new supreme leader.
- Trade Halt With Spain – US President Donald Trump announced a complete suspension of trade with Spain over its refusal to allow US bases to be used for Iran operations.
- Embargo Threat – Trump warned of a full trade embargo, escalating tensions between the NATO allies.
- ‘Worst Case’ Warning – Trump said the “worst case” in Iran would be a successor “as bad as the previous person” taking over.
- Finish Off Military – The US president added that the US must “finish off the military” and suggested leadership should emerge “from within” Iran.
- US Embassies Closed – The United States has shut embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Lebanon amid escalating regional tensions.
- Americans Warned to Leave – Washington has urged US citizens to depart more than a dozen countries in the Middle East as Iran continues targeting US interests and allies.
- Rising Death Toll – At least 780 people have been killed in US and Israeli strikes across Iran, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency citing the Red Crescent.
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