Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Thursday at 9.15 AM ET, as the war that began on February 28 continues.
President Donald Trump marked one month of “Operation Epic Fury” with an address to the nation on Wednesday, claiming U.S. forces have scored swift, decisive victories. He warned that if talks fail, the U.S. could strike Iran’s power infrastructure and oil facilities within 2–3 weeks and vowed to “finish the job.”
In an open letter to Americans, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged them to question media narratives about Iran, highlighting the impact of U.S. and Israeli policies on regional tensions. He described Iran as a historically peaceful nation that has never initiated war, despite invasions and foreign pressures, and criticized U.S. military presence as a threat rather than a deterrent.
Iran Arrests Five Over ‘Hostile’ Links
Iranian authorities have arrested five individuals in Zanjan province, accusing them of links to “hostile” networks and acting as agents for enemy interests. The arrests come amid ongoing warnings against cooperation with U.S. or Israeli entities, reported Al Jazeera.
EU, China Stress Hormuz Shipping Safety
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas discussed global economic and energy security concerns with China’s foreign minister Wang Yi, stressing the urgent need to restore safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks disrupting shipping. They also touched on EU-China relations.
Pakistan Ports Emerge As An Alternative
Amid disruptions to Gulf shipping, Pakistan’s Karachi and Gwadar ports have gained transshipment traffic, setting new records in cargo handling. Minister for Pakistan Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, told Al Jazeera that the country is managing multiple types of cargo as countries need alternatives to disrupted Gulf hubs.
Airstrikes Hit Iran’s Tallest Bridge Near Tehran
A major highway bridge linking Tehran to the city of Karaj, described as the Middle East’s highest bridge, was struck in a U.S.‑Israeli air attack, injuring multiple people and damaging infrastructure, as part of broader strikes on sites around Karaj, reported Al Jazeera.
US Says Iran Forces ‘Largely’ Destroyed
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper stated that …
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