US–Israel war with Iran: LIVE PHOTO / VIDEO / UPDATED

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched a series of strikes on Iranian territory. Major cities and military infrastructure facilities, including bases and command centres, came under attack. In response, Iran carried out missile strikes on Israeli territory, as well as on several other countries in the region — including targets and airspace in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.

09:42

United States Central Command released a photo of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, which set sail on March 29 for the Indian Ocean, heading toward the Middle East, the Command stated in a post on X.

USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails in the Indian Ocean, March 29. The amphibious assault ship is named after the Battle of Derna, which took place during the First Barbary War in 1805. pic.twitter.com/9JAoP1K1bP

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 31, 2026

09:35

Saudi Arabia intercepted eight ballistic missiles launched toward the Riyadh area, the country’s defence ministry said on X.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير صاروخ باليستي أُطلق باتجاه المنطقة الشرقية. pic.twitter.com/DM6M7Vhaa6

— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 30, 2026

In addition, over the past few hours, ten drones posing a threat to the capital’s security were destroyed.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 10 مسيّرات خلال الساعات الماضية. pic.twitter.com/P7tC0z6G01

— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 31, 2026

09:05

Overnight (March 31), reports emerged of powerful explosions in Isfahan.

According to sources, including The Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera, the primary target was a major ammunition depot.

08:59

This morning, the Israeli Air Force carried out a strike in Shiraz.

A corresponding photo was published by the Israeli media outlet Intelli News.

08:46

Thousands of troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in the Middle East, Reuters reports, citing sources.

According to the publication’s sources, the deployed units include the division’s headquarters, logistics elements, and a brigade combat team. Earlier, thousands of sailors and Marines had already been sent to the region.

Sources told Al Jazeera that the paratroopers will continue to arrive over the course of the week. In total, 3,000 personnel from the division are expected to be stationed in the region.

Reuters sources noted that a decision to deploy troops on Iranian territory has not yet been made. Among the options under discussion are the seizure of Kharg Island — through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports pass — as well as ensuring the security of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. However, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump is prepared to conclude the operation against Iran, leaving the Strait closed to navigation.

08:33

“U.S. forces continue to eliminate the Iranian regime's ability to project power in meaningful ways outside of Iran's borders,” the United States Central Command stated in a post on X.

U.S. forces continue to eliminate the Iranian regime's ability to project power in meaningful ways outside of Iran's borders. pic.twitter.com/R2T0F9JOrY

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 30, 2026