以色列军方宣布，它已证实，在4月8日贝鲁特、贝卡和黎巴嫩南部发生的“咆哮狮”行动中，250多名真主党成员和指挥官在最大规模的袭击中丧生。遇难者包括Hassan Mustafa Nasser（后勤支援总部负责人）、Ali Qassem、Abu Ali Abbas和Ali Hijazi（高级情报指挥官）以及Abu Muhammad Habib（真主党导弹部队副指挥官）。黎巴嫩卫生部报告称，根据以色列国防军声称的评估，在那波袭击中共有357人死亡，这意味着至少70%的死者是真主党成员。据称在当前战役中被消灭的真主党战士总数现已超过1500人。@wfwitness
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贝鲁特灾害管理中心：以色列国防军周三袭击的受损建筑将在凡尔登Tallet El Khayat发生袭击后拆除，因为它对公共安全构成威胁。@wfwitness
巴林王储萨勒曼·本·哈马德·阿勒哈利法（Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa）也是武装部队的副最高指挥官和总理，他会见了美国中央司令部司令布拉德·库珀上将（Admiral Brad Cooper），讨论加强军事和国防领域的战略伙伴关系。王储强调了双边关系在遏制伊朗袭击方面的历史作用。两人还审查了区域发展情况。@wfwitness
伊朗内政部副部长Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian表示，美国总统特朗普“摧毁我们的文明”的威胁与其说是认真的分析，不如说是无知的笑话。他表示，那些不了解伊朗文明的人无法掌握其深度，即使基础设施成为攻击目标。他补充说，当伊朗人的民族自豪感受到伤害时，他们会在街头集会保卫国家，即使是那些对体制不满的人，在面对外部威胁时也会表现出强烈的防御。@wfwitness
9个小时后，美伊在伊斯兰堡的会谈没有取得突破。伊朗提出了合理的倡议，但美国的过度要求阻碍了框架的建立。主要障碍：黎巴嫩和霍尔木兹海峡。美国拒绝将黎巴嫩纳入与伊朗的任何协议，希望将这个问题完全交给以色列。在霍尔木兹问题上，华盛顿试图在没有伊朗未来角色的情况下立即开放。伊朗坚持认为，除非达成合理的协议，否则不会改变海峡的地位。美国提议从伊朗领土上移除浓缩铀——这是德黑兰的红线。另一轮可能会在7-10天内举行，美国代表团级别不同，Per Al Araby Al Jadeed。以色列认为停火协议可能会延长，以允许继续接触，Per Kan。@wfwitness
Drone alert sirens are active in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
16:32
Damage to a building in Misgav Am following a Hebzollah rocket attack. @wfwitness
16:01
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
15:29
Red alert sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
14:16
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
13:04
Red alert sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
12:33
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
12:32
Reuters: China’s President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in Beijing, where the two discussed cross-strait relations, regional stability, and reducing tensions between China and Taiwan. Xi told Cheng that “people on both sides of the strait are all Chinese,” describing them as “one family” and calling for expanded dialogue, exchange, and cooperation under the shared goal of opposing Taiwan independence. He says the future of cross-strait relations should be “in the hands of the Chinese people” and urges continued engagement between political parties to safeguard peace and development. Cheng responded that she hopes the Taiwan Strait will not become a flashpoint or a “chessboard for outside forces,” and calls for both sides to further build institutionalized and sustainable mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation. China continues to refuse talks with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, calling him a “separatist,” while Lai’s administration urges Beijing to stop threats and engage with Taiwan’s democratically elected government in Taipei. @wfwitness
11:59
NYT: During a highly classified meeting in the morning of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented to U.S. President Trump the case for renewing military operations against Iran. U.S. officials broke down Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s plan into four phases with the first stage being killing Ayatollah, Second, crippling Iran’s production capacity, third, popular uprising, and fourth, regime change. U.S. intelligence assessed that Netanyahu’s plan was farcical. U.S. President Trump responded that regime change was ‘their problem’. Whether he was talking about Israel or Iran is unclear, but it did make clear that his decision to order strikes on Iran wouldn’t hinge on the potential success of phases three and four. @wfwitness
11:18
WSJ: The Pentagon officials briefed President Trump on a draft of a defense strategy document, which framed China as the top security threat facing the U.S. However, Trump ordered his Pentagon deputy to rewrite it, resulting in a revised National Defense Strategy with a conciliatory tone toward Beijing. The revised document declares that President Trump seeks a stable peace, fair trade, and respectful relations with China, discarding a policy that was formulated by his first administration, which characterised China as the most consequential U.S. adversary in a new approach to China. @wfwitness
10:52
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun discussed sending a special envoy to Iran with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi during a phone call this Thursday. @wfwitness
10:33
i24 : Israeli officials told Knesset members that Supreme Leader of Iran Mojtaba Khamenei is more extreme than his predecessor, his father, Ali Khamenei. @wfwitness
10:22
CBS: Only around a dozen ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz in the first two days of the ceasefire, conditioned on the critical oil shipping route be reopened. @wfwitness
09:58
FT: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has authorised talks with Lebanon to proceed as soon as possible after pressured by U.S. President Trump to cool down strikes on Lebanon. @wfwitness
09:51
WSJ: U.S. President Trump raised concerns in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, that one official described as shorter than usual, that intensified Israeli strikes against Hezbollah could jeopardise the fragile ceasefire with Iran and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump told Netanyahu that he knows that Israel has a right to defend itself, but that he should tone down the airstrikes to support the ceasefire. U.S. officials fear that Iran may leverage Israeli strikes on Lebanon to get more out of the U.S. to keep the ceasefire on track during negotiations in Islamabad this weekend. @wfwitness
09:36
Residents of Tehran report hearing at least nine explosions, mostly in the Tehranpars area of northeastern Tehran. @wfwitness
09:20
Israeli airstrike targeted the towns of Bebliye and Haris, southern Lebanon around an hour ago. @wfwitness
09:19
Reports of three explosions heard in Tehran in the past hour accompanied by anti aircraft fire. @wfwitness
09:14
Israel launched airstrikes against Al-Sultaniyah, Bint Jbeil district, in southern Lebanon this Thursday evening. @wfwitness
09:06
Israeli jets over Beirut and its suburbs including keserwan-Jounieh district. @wfwitness
08:59
Cuban President Canel Diaz indicated that he would be willing to step down if the Cuban people found him unfit for office. "Concept of revolutionaries giving up and stepping down is not part of our vocabulary. If the Cuban people understand that I am not fit for office, that I am not rising to the occasion, then I should not be holding this position of president. I will respond to them." @wfwitness
08:56
Cuban President Canel Diaz on if he would step down from his position if requested by the U.S.: "In Cuba, the people who are in leadership position is not elected by the US government, and they don't have a mandate from the US government. We have a free sovereign state, a free state. We have self determination and independence, and we are not subjected to the designs of The United States. On the other hand, Cuban leaders are not here representing an elite of power. You can see my background where I was born, my family, what I've done throughout my life. We are elected by the people. Although there's a narrative trying to disregard that." @wfwitness
08:29
CBS: A U.S. injured in the Iranian drone strike that killed six U.S. personnel in Kuwait said that the unit was unprepared to provide and defense for itself in an unfortified position, rejecting U.S, Secretary of War Hegseth's characterzing the drone as one that squirted through defences. About a week before Operation Epic Fury was launched, personnel from the Army's 103rd Sustained Command were relocated to the Port of Shuaiba, which was only protected by concrete walls capable of stopping mortars or rockets, but no protection from aerial attacks. One soldier reports seeing intelligence that the site was one of Iran's potential targets in the region. One of the injured soldiers said that the attack was preventable. @wfwitness
08:04
Fars: An Iranian official denied that an Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for negotiations. The official clarified that Iran has no intention in negotiating with the U.S. until Lebanon is included in the ceasefire agreement. @wfwitness
08:00
WSJ: The Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for negotiations with the U.S. this weekend. The delegation is led by Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Iranian Parliament speaker Ghalibaf. @wfwitness
07:41
Drone alert sirens are active in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
07:19
Politico: U.S. President Trump vented to Secretary-General Mark Rutte during their recent meeting, expressing frustration over their lack of support during the war with Iran. Trump signalled he was considering reprisals against allies, while also pushing for concrete steps to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, a White House official downplayed the exchange, stating Trump made no formal demands and has zero expectations from NATO, despite arguing that alliance members benefit heavily from the waterway. @wfwitness
06:35
U.S. President Trump says that Iran is breaking their deal by not letting enough oil through the Strait of Hormuz. @wfwitness
06:29
发射场现在被以色列无人机袭击了
06:25
导弹在以色列中部上空被拦截
06:19
拦截机在阿什凯隆发射。
06:18
发射的那一刻
06:14
Red alert sirens are sounding near Holon, Rehovot, and other surrounding areas in Central Israel: • Dan • Drom Hashfela • HaShfela • Lachish • Sharon • Yarkon @wfwitness
06:14
1枚导弹
06:13
警报
06:12
Iranian media reports that head of the Iranian Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Dr. Seyed Kamal Kharrazi has died of wounds from a U.S. or Israeli airstrike. @wfwitness
06:12
弹道导弹
06:12
黎巴嫩
06:11
Early warning alerts are in effect in the Lachish region. @wfwitness
06:00
The IDF released footage of a strike on a Hezbollah rocket launcher position in southern Lebanon. They report to have destroyed 10 launchers so far. @wfwitness
05:59
WSJ: The White House has warned staff not to place bets on prediction markets amid the Iran war following suspiciously timed trades tied to U.S. policy shifts. The warning comes after a surge in oil futures trading shortly before a strike pause announcement and reports of large profits from correctly timed ceasefire bets, though officials say there is no evidence of insider trading. @wfwitness
05:55
Canadian Foreign Minister Anand condemned Israel's strikes on Lebanon, urging them to respect Lebanon's territorial sovereignty. She also called on Hezbollah to disarm immediately and respect the decisions by the Lebanese government. @wfwitness
05:53
Canadian Foreign Minister Anand condemned Israel's strikes on Lebanon, urging them to respect Lebanon
05:48
The Australian ambassador in Lebanon, Tom Wilson, donates blood to the wounded of the Israeli aggression in Lebanon yesterday. @wfwitness
05:36
U.S. President Donald Trump: The Wall Street Journal, one of the worst and most inaccurate “Editorial Boards” in the World, stated that I “declared premature victory in Iran.” Actually, it is a Victory, and there’s nothing “premature” about it! Because of me, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON and, very quickly, you’ll see Oil start flowing, with or without the help of Iran and, to me, it makes no difference, either way. The Wall Street Journal will, as usual, live to eat their words. They are always quick to criticize, but never to admit when they’re wrong, which is most of the time! @wfwitness
05:21
U.S. President Trump called on Iran to stop charging tolls at the Strait of Hormuz immediately, if circulating reports are true. @wfwitness
05:17
Drone alert sirens are active in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
05:15
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Ukraine will respect the Easter ceasefire, he claims was proposed by Ukraine. @wfwitness
05:12
U.S. President Donald Trump reacting to reports of Iran charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait: "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now! President DONALD J. TRUMP" @wfwitness
05:06
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa'ar strongly condemned the Pakistani Defence Minister's social media post describing Israel as "cancerous," labeling the remarks as antisemitic blood libels and an intolerable call for the nation's annihilation. The Prime Minister Office's firmly rejected Pakistan's credibility as a neutral peace mediator in light of the hostile rhetoric. @wfwitness
04:56
U.S. President Trump attacked former allies in a TruthSocial post for criticizing the conflict with Iran, calling them low IQ. @wfwitness
04:49
The U.S. State Department has summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nazar Al-Khirullah in order to express the U.S. deep condemnation of attacks by Iraqi militias on U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities. @wfwitness
04:29
CBS: U.S. President was informed and agreed that the ceasefire agreement included Lebanon. On the day of the ceasefire Israel had also agreed to the terms of the deal brokered by Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif, which, as announced, included Lebanon in the ceasefire agreement. @wfwitness
04:24
An Israeli airstrike targeted Khirbet al-Dweir on the outskirts of the town of Al-Babliyeh, southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
04:23
Israeli airstrikes targeted the ballistic missile launch site in Eastern Lebanon. @wfwitness
04:19
British Prime Minister Starmer explains under what conditions Britain would join the conflict with Iran. "That's why I've said, and obviously it's caused a degree of criticism and pressure in the last few weeks. I've been saying we are not going to be dragged into this war because I say there must be a lawful basis that matters. If you're gonna commit our service personnel to risk their lives, they need to know they're doing so on a lawful basis. It's not a question of remote international law. These are real people who take risks of their lives on our behalf. They need to know that what they're doing is lawful. I owe them that, and I will never give up on that. Secondly, there must be a viable thought through plan, and absent those two things, then it is not in our national interest to get involved, and we won't." @wfwitness
04:17
British Prime Minister Starmer called Israel's strikes against Lebanon wrong, regardless of they were ceasefire violations. "Well, it's hard to say whether there's a breach when we haven't all got access to all the details of the ceasefire. But look. Let's be really clear about it. They're wrong. And they So Israel is wrong to be attacking in Lebanon now? Yes. That shouldn't be happening. That should stop. That's my strong view. And therefore, the question isn't a technical one of whether it's a breach of the agreement or not. The one is actually a matter of principles as far as I'm concerned." @wfwitness
04:09
And several other medium range rockets. Some were intercepted, others fell in open areas
04:06
1 ballistic missile was launched to the Haifa area
04:03
Israeli jets carried out airstrikes targeting the outskirts of Al-Sultaniyah, Tebnine, and Khirbet Selm, in addition to the Al-Maaliya area in southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
04:02
Initial reports of launches detected targeting the Sharon region and Haifa, with 4 projectiles reported. @wfwitness
04:00
Red alert sirens are sounding across 2 regions in Northern Israel: • Haifa • Hof HaCarmel @wfwitness
03:52
Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: Time is running out ⏳ @wfwitness
03:50
Israeli jets over Mount Lebanon. @wfwitness
03:37
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi held a phone call with Spanish Foreign Minister Albares to discuss the ongoing situation in the Middle East. Araghchi expressed appreciation for Spain’s stance opposing U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran, continuing on to report that Iran has responded positively to mediation efforts toward a ceasefire but that the U.S. needs to satisfy its commitments. Albares reaffirmed Spain’s commitment to international law and opposition to war. He welcomed the agreement and stated that Madrid has consistently viewed military strikes against Iran as illegitimate. @wfwitness
03:35
Kuwait National Guard spokesperson says one of its sites was targeted by hostile drones, causing significant material damage with no casualties reported. @wfwitness
03:31
A State Department official says the U.S. will host direct talks in Washington next week with Israel and Lebanon at the ambassador level to discuss ongoing ceasefire negotiations. @wfwitness
03:27
Russia demonstrated the use of remotely piloted Geran-5 cruise missile/drone against an Ukrainian oil depot in the Sumy region. Using mesh network and repeater drones, the missile is able its target by recieving correction from the operator. @wfwitness
03:15
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi argues that a region wide ceasefire, that includes Lebanon, is not in Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's interests as it would mean a faster decision on his bribery case. @wfwitness
03:09
Russian President Putin has declared a ceasefire in connection with the approaching Orthodox Easter. The truce will be in effect from 16:00 on 11 April until the end of 12 April 2026. Russia expects Ukraine to follow its example. @wfwitness
03:05
no alerts in Bahrain or Dubai contrary to reports, only Kuwait.
03:05
Israeli Channel 12 : In recent weeks, Unit 504 distributed leaflets via the Air Force across several areas in Lebanon, calling on civilians to assist the IDF by reporting locations of Hezbollah infrastructure and senior operatives. According to the report, thousands of Lebanese civilians contacted Israeli security officials following the leaflets, significantly assisting military intelligence in several strikes and eliminations during the current campaign. One such significant elimination was Hezbollah’s southern front commander, Hajj Yusuf Ismail Hashem, who was killed last week. Several Lebanese civilians identified his location and reported it to the IDF, which then struck the site and eliminated him. @wfwitness
03:04
Reuters: Russian Special Envoy Dmitriev is in the the U.S. to discuss a peace deal for Ukraine and Russian-U.S. economice cooperation with Trump administration officials. @wfwitness
02:56
Venezuelan workers and students gathered in Caracas to march to Miraflores, the presidential palace, to demand better wages, pushing past police who attempted to block the protest. @wfwitness
02:54
explosions in Kuwait
02:49
Israeli Channel 14: Israel conveyed “messages through fire” to Nabih Berri, a senior Shiite leader allied with Hezbollah. Israel believes that Berri, head of the Amal Movement and a key figure in Lebanese politics, had been a major obstacle to launching talks between Jerusalem and Beirut. The IDF was instructed and began targeting Amal-linked sites, including areas close to Berri personally, such as the town of Tebnine, where he grew up and where family members reside. Shortly afterward, Israeli officials noted a shift in Berri’s position regarding the negotiations. @wfwitness
02:48
i24NEWS: Israel’s security cabinet has secretly approved 34 new West Bank settlements during the war, citing a “political window of opportunity that may not last long”. The plan, drafted by ministers Smotrich and Katz, includes six settlements in the northern West Bank, including Noa near Kabatiya, to create a settlement bloc surrounded by Palestinian villages. Three settlements around Jericho – Tzuri, Elisha and Dia – will encircle the city from all sides. Two locations, Aloni Shomron and Nofei Yam, are described as future urban centres intended to hold thousands of housing units. Settlements along the strategic Highway 443 corridor, including Zivda and Mevo’ot Yehoshua, aim to thicken Israeli presence. Another settlement is designed specifically to “partition” Palestinian areas, located between Beitunia and Modi’in Illit. @wfwitness
02:42
The IDF announces that it has launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah rocket launching sites in Lebanon.
02:39
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said there will be a “concluding political leg” that will expand Israel’s borders to the Litani River in Lebanon, to “defensible borders” – approximately 30 kilometres north of the current frontier. He called the expansion a “revolution” and a “privilege” tied to the settlement movement. He also stated: “There will be a concluding political leg in Gaza that will expand our borders,” referring to maintaining control over the “Yellow Line” ceasefire cordon. In Syria, he said: “There will be a concluding political leg in Syria – the Crown of the Hermon and the buffer zone at the least.” And in the West Bank: “There is a concluding political leg in Judea and Samaria that completely kills the idea of the division of the land and the establishment of a terror state in its heart.” Smotrich argued that for thirty years the political leg was one of defeat and surrender, but now Israel has both a strong military leg and a political leg of strength, resolve and faith. @wfwitness
02:34
Jets heard over Dubai
02:33
NATO Secretary General Rutte hopes that NATO will play a role in the mission to secure freedom of navigation on the Strait of Hormuz. "I would argue, let's do it step by step. So but with speed and the step now being taken is for this coalition of now 34 countries who gathered together at the military level last Tuesday to start doing the detailed planning for what is Hormuz mission could be. I think that's step one. If NATO can help, obviously NATO is there. There's no reason not to be helpful. Obviously, we will, if that is helpful. But I think we have to do it step by step because also in NATO that requires an agreement between all the Allies to do that. And I think here the exact structure is less important than the speed. Here I would say it is speed over perfection." @wfwitness
02:30
On the night of April 7-8, Ukrainian drones attacked the Fedosia oil depot in southern Crimea. One, possibly two fuel tanks were destroyed (blue). Only the western section and a fuel tank to the east remain intact, the rest is destroyed. Some of them were attacked by guided drones at the end of last year but satellite imagery suggests that they were not destroyed. @wfwitness
02:29
NATO Secretary General Rutte clarified his comment about U.S. President Trump that daddy is home. "Well, the daily thing, this is a language problem. What happens is the following. I have to explain to you because it follows me a little bit. I can assure you. Now, we had a sort of pre summit meeting, the President and I, in June in The Hague. He had been very angry that day with Iran and with Israel. This was in June. In Dutch, would say, hey, the translation of your father is daddy. And I would say, I said, hey, sometimes daddy has to be angry. So I was not calling him my daddy, but saying. But of course, daddy has also a special connotation. And I now have to live with this the rest of my life." @wfwitness
02:22
Anti aircraft activity in northeastern Tehran
02:21
An Israeli airstrike has hit Deir Takla for the second time. Artillery shelling has been reported on the city of Bint Jbeil, and a drone strike targeted Hanaoueh square in southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
02:20
At this stage, the IDF is carrying out pre‑emptive strikes to disrupt the planned rocket barrage. @wfwitness
02:18
The IDF warns that additional rockets / ballistic missiles fire from Lebanon toward central and southern Israel may occur in the coming hours. This comes after the IDF has identified such intentions by Hezbollah and is updating the public accordingly. @wfwitness
02:08
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir toured the outskirts of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, stating that “our main combat arena is here in Lebanon” and that the objective is to remove the direct threat to northern residents. He said the IDF’s achievements against Iran are unprecedented and historic, adding that Iran is much weaker than before the war and that Israel is prepared to return to full force if required. Zamir approved new battle plans for the fighting against Hezbollah. @wfwitness
02:02
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon and Israel continues to strike Hezbollah with force until security is restored for northern residents. After repeated requests from the Lebanese government to open peace talks, Netanyahu instructed the cabinet to open direct negotiations with Lebanon to achieve two goals: The disarmament of Hezbollah and a historic, sustainable peace agreement between Israel and Lebanon. “Israel is stronger than ever, Iran is weaker than ever. I have already brought four peace agreements with Arab states, and I intend to bring more. True peace, peace from strength.” @wfwitness
Initial reports of a launch detected from Lebanon targeting Israel. @wfwitness
01:49
The Turkish embassy has released a statement on the latest developments in Lebanon: We strongly condemn Israel's escalating attacks on Lebanon, which have resulted in numerous casualties and are further exacerbating the humanitarian situation in Lebanon. Despite the ceasefire recently established in the region, the Netanyahu government continues to target international efforts to establish peace and stability. We reiterate our strong support for the preservation of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The international community must act immediately to end Israel's occupation of Lebanon and protect civilians. The Turkish embassy has also lowered the Turkish flag in light of the National mourning declared in Lebanon. @wfwitness
01:47
The Turkish Embassy has released a statement on the latest developments in Lebanon: The Turkish embassy has also lowered the Turkish flag in light of the National Mourning declared in Lebanon. @wfwitness
01:44
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei said 12 million Iranians have joined the general mobilisation. He stressed that even with ceasefire talks, public presence on the streets must continue and is a crucial weapon. He called for unity and patience with wartime shortages, and vowed that the nation will avenge the blood of the late leader and all "martyrs" of the war. @wfwitness
01:43
Israeli drone activity over Dahieh. @wfwitness
01:42
Politico: A previously undisclosed 2020 U.S. intelligence memo outlined how the Venezuelan Defence Ministry allocated funds from the budget to purchase an Iranian ballistic missile system estimated at around $400 million, but backed down from the initiative after significant U.S pressure. A memo dated January 17th outlined that Venezuelan Defence Minister Padrino Lopez had approved of the purchase and that payments would be funnelled through state owned companies. The system would have been operated from platforms on naval vessels. @wfwitness
01:39
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the Iranian nation has achieved a decisive victory in the “third imposed war” against the U.S. and Israel, marking the 40th day since the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. He said Iran will demand full compensation for all damages, blood money for the dead, and will introduce a new phase of management over the Strait of Hormuz. He warned Gulf neighbours to witness the miracle of Iran’s resilience, abandon arrogance, and stop trusting false promises of the enemies. @wfwitness
01:26
Kan : Israel believes that an agreement with Lebanon can be reached before Israels October elections. A cabinet source said Lebanon will be forced to dismiss Hezbollah ministers as a confidence‑building measure. Negotiations will be conducted under fire and focus on border issues. After the Israeli Air Force’s “Eternal Darkness” strikes in Beirut, the U.S. demanded Israel minimise operations in Lebanon. The UAE also criticised the attacks. Israel decided to open direct talks with Lebanon, hosted by the U.S. State Department next week, with the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors and the US ambassador to Lebanon participating. Former Israeli minister of strategic affairs Ron Dermer will also be involved. Strikes against Hezbollah will continue until understandings are reached on disarming the group and securing the north. A ceasefire will only happen if Hezbollah stops firing. @wfwitness
01:23
Israeli Channel 13: U.S. President Trump stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports the current ceasefire with Iran: "Netanyahu supports the deal; he's perfectly fine with it, excellent. We're going to have a very successful agreement; everything is going to work out very well." When asked about Lebanon, Trump commented on Netanyahu's approach: "Netanyahu will be fine. He'll slow things down a bit, lower his profile. He has an issue with Hezbollah. He'll ease off a little, but he's going to be absolutely fine." Regarding another possible visit to Israel, Trump said: "I will come to Israel at some point. I don't yet know whether I will attend the ceremony." @wfwitness
01:22
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
01:17
BBC : The United States is planning to automatically register young men for military draft eligibility as early as December, ending decades of self‑registration. The change, approved by Congress in December, would apply to men aged 18‑25. Officials said it would save money and streamline the process, though some have expressed concern it could pave the way for a future draft. The White House has said conscription is not part of current plans. @wfwitness
01:09
Israeli Channel 13: U.S. President Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu supports the Iran deal and is “fine with it, great.” He predicted a very successful agreement. Asked about Lebanon, Trump said Netanyahu will lower the profile a bit because he has a problem with Hezbollah, but “he’s going to be just fine.” Trump also said he will visit Israel at some point, but does not know yet whether he will go to “Persia” (Iran). @wfwitness
01:02
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the Iranian nation changed the equation of power over the past 40 days since the death of the Supreme Leader. The ceasefire was the result of imposing Iran’s will on the enemy, which failed to bring the country to its knees. The decision to accept the truce was made with consensus under the leader’s guidance, based on dignity, wisdom and national interest – not weakness – to consolidate battlefield victories. @wfwitness
00:58
i24NEWS: Israel has agreed to a U.S. request to refrain from conducting a “large” military operation in Lebanon, similar to yesterday’s strikes in Beirut, over the next two weeks. Fighting will continue at a regular level alongside negotiations. The cabinet had disagreements last night over how to act in Lebanon in light of the American request, but the decision was made to comply. @wfwitness
00:51
Red alert sirens are sounding near Nahariya, and other surrounding areas in Northern Israel: • Confrontation Line • Upper Galilee @wfwitness
00:41
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei strongly condemned "Israeli crimes" in Lebanon and praised the Lebanese people’s legendary resistance. He stated that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an inseparable part of the Pakistan‑proposed truce, and that the US committed to stopping the war on all fronts. Any action contrary to this constitutes a breach of U.S. obligations. Any talks on ending the war are contingent on US fulfilment of its ceasefire commitments on all fronts, including Lebanon. The timing and composition of Iran’s delegation for proposed talks in Islamabad are still being reviewed. @wfwitness
00:39
Drone alert sirens are active in Nahariya, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
00:21
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
00:15
Axios: Direct negotiations will begin next week, with the first being at the U.S. State Department building in Washington. U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, and Lebanese Ambassador to Nada Muawad, will be present. @wfwitness
00:04
Hezbollah announced between 13:30 and 15:45 on April 9 that they carried out multiple attacks targeting Israeli positions and forces, including the Hunein barracks opposite Markaba, the Al-Asi site opposite Mays al-Jabal, and a Merkava tank on the Taybeh–Deir Seryan road. Hezbollah also reported rocket attacks targeting the settlements of Kiryat Shmona and Maskaf Am. @wfwitness
23:49
Israeli Channel 14, citing a source: Negotiations with Lebanon will take place under fire, and we are preparing for continuous attacks @wfwitness
23:49
Initial reports of a launch detected from Lebanon targeting Israel. @wfwitness
23:48
Red alert sirens are sounding in Nahariya, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
23:40
Israeli Channel 12: Direct negotiations will be led by Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, in talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. @wfwitness
23:34
*Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:* In light of Lebanon’s repeated requests to begin direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed the cabinet yesterday to open direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible. The negotiations will focus on the disarmament of Hezbollah and the establishment of peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon. Israel appreciates the call made today by the Prime Minister of Lebanon to demilitarize Beirut. @wfwitness
23:30
The French Foreign Ministry spokesperson to Al Jazeera: The ceasefire must include Lebanon. @wfwitness
23:28
Hezbollah announced between 12:30 and 15:30 on April 9 that they carried out multiple attacks targeting Israeli forces and positions, including a D9 bulldozer in Taybeh, the Al-Asi site opposite Mays al-Jabal, and the settlements of Al-Manara and Kiryat Shmona. @wfwitness
23:27
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
23:26
Hezbollah has published footage from the operation targeting a gathering of Israeli vehicles at the newly established Margaliyot settlement site in northern Israel with a FPV drone @wfwitness
23:25
NBC: President Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Wednesday to scale back Israel’s strikes in Lebanon to help ensure the success of the Iran negotiations, a senior administration official said. While the Trump administration and Israel have both said Lebanon is not covered by the ceasefire, Israel agreed “to be a helpful partner,” the official said. @wfwitness
23:25
Syrian Foreign Minister on the latest developments in Lebanon: We condemn the Israeli bombing of Lebanon. @wfwitness
23:02
Hezbollah announced at 13:40 on April 9 that they launched rocket and drone attacks targeting the settlements of Kiryat Shmona, Yesud HaMaala, and Misgav Am, alongside Israeli military infrastructure and forces. Hezbollah also reported ongoing close-range clashes with Israeli forces in Bint Jbeil, with additional rocket and artillery strikes targeting Israeli positions in the area. @wfwitness
23:01
Hezbollah announced at 01:00, 05:30, and 13:30 on April 9 that they launched rocket attacks targeting Northern Israeli towns of Shlomi, Avivim, and Kiryat Shmona. @wfwitness
22:57
Iran has called for the creation of an international fund to compensate governments and nations harmed by unilateral sanctions. Its ambassador to the UN in Geneva condemned sanctions as a tool for pressure and destabilisation, and urged a binding mechanism for compensation by sanctioning countries. @wfwitness
22:54
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on the latest developments: The security forces and the army are fully performing their duties to maintain security and stability, despite all the difficult circumstances they face and the limited resources available to them. Citizens must also be partners in maintaining security stability and cooperate closely with the security forces and municipalities. The state continues to work to ensure the resilience of the residents of the southern border areas, towns, and villages who have decided to remain in their homes. @wfwitness
22:52
Evacuation of the NBN TV building in Jnah–Ghobeiry following the Israeli threat on the area. @wfwitness
22:51
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on the latest developments: The ceasefire proposal with Israel and the start of direct negotiations are receiving positive responses from the international community. @wfwitness
22:44
Bloomberg : U.S. President Trump’s top economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, said the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act can be used to impose 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran because the U.S. is “in a state of conflict”. The Supreme Court ruled on 20 February that IEEPA does not authorise the president to impose tariffs, without carving out an exception for wartime. The court was split on whether the president has inherent wartime tariff authority. @wfwitness
22:43
WSJ : A global scramble is under way to protect submarine cables from potential sabotage. NATO is using ships and drones in the Baltic Sea after a Russia‑linked vessel cut vital cables in 2024. The UK exposed what it called a secret month‑long operation by Russian submarines targeting underwater infrastructure. Taiwan has increased coast guard patrols and penalties for damaging cables after several incidents involving Chinese vessels. The conflict in Iran has raised new concerns that cable‑laying and repair ships may not be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz, delaying fixes. @wfwitness
22:31
The Israeli drone strike on Al Bazourieh targeted 2 motorcycles. @wfwitness
22:28
Beirut international airport remains operational despite the Israeli threat over Dahieh and the airport roads. @wfwitness
22:26
Fars News Agency: An informed source said Iran considers negotiations meaningless without Lebanon’s inclusion in a ceasefire. Tehran’s 10‑point plan, transmitted through international mediators, includes an explicit clause requiring Lebanon to be part of a comprehensive truce. Iran only accepted the ceasefire after the U.S. and U.S. President Trump officially acknowledged the entire 10‑point package. All senior Iranian officials are united on this issue: if Lebanon is not addressed, there will be no negotiations. @wfwitness
22:21
An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Jibsheet, Southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
22:20
German Chancellor Merz announced that Germany has resumed direct talks with Iran in coordination with the U.S. and European partners. “As a federal government, we are now also resuming talks with Tehran. We are doing this in coordination with the United States and European partners. Our goal is to make our own contribution to the success of the upcoming negotiations on this path.” @wfwitness
22:17
Footage showcasing the scenes of traffic and heavy displacement from the Jnah area following the Israeli threat. @wfwitness
22:13
Israel Hayom: Israel is considering halting its strikes in Lebanon and returning to the pre‑“Roaring Lion” operational posture to help the U.S. begin negotiations with Iran. The move would allow Israel to continue acting against immediate threats and rocket fire, but with a reduced scope. There is no demand for Israeli withdrawal from territory captured in recent weeks. “Israel has actually carried out most of the targeted eliminations planned for this operation during yesterday’s intense strikes, and can therefore accept the proposed limitation,” political sources told the publication. @wfwitness
22:12
The IDF spokesman claim that Hezbollah has fired approximately 3,000 mortar shells and rockets from south of the Litani River since the start of the current operation, from villages including Bint Jbeil, Yater, Qalila, Bra’shit and Majdal Zoun. This comes despite the Lebanese army declaring on 8 January 2026 that it had completed the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani. The IDF called that announcement an “absolute lie” and evidence of the complete failure of the disarmament process. The spokesman also noted the Lebanese army’s inability to prevent Hezbollah members from crossing the Litani via main bridges and crossings. @wfwitness
22:10
German Chancellor Merz announced that Germany will support U.S. efforts to secure freedom of shipping on the Strait of Hormuz after a phone call with NATO Secretary General Rutte. “I have assured him at the same time that Germany will help to secure free shipping on the Strait of Hormuz after a peace treaty, if there is a mandate and a viable concept for it. This message was also conveyed yesterday by General Secretary Mark Rutte in Washington. We had also agreed on this beforehand and we will be on the phone again this evening.” @wfwitness
22:00
Fars News Agency: A senior Iranian security official said that stopping the war against Hezbollah is and will remain an important part of Iran’s plan. If attacks on Lebanon do not stop, there will be no negotiations. Since last night, after Iran’s threat, the volume of attacks has decreased, and Hezbollah has inflicted heavy blows on the enemy. @wfwitness
21:59
An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Bazourieh, southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
21:54
An IDF assessment presented to the political leadership says more than 200 alleged Hezbollah members were eliminated yesterday in a wave of strikes on the group’s command and control headquarters across Lebanon. Israel clarifies that it will continue to operate against Hezbollah, aiming to destroy homes in first‑line border villages and establish a new security zone with 15 outposts inside Lebanese territory. @wfwitness
21:53
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, strongly condemning Israel’s ongoing aggression against Lebanon and offering condolences for the loss of thousands of lives. Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to peace efforts, including facilitating dialogue through the upcoming Iran‑US talks in Islamabad. Salam expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s efforts and called for continued support to secure an immediate end to the attacks on Lebanon. @wfwitness
21:47
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Operation “Eternal Darkness” delivered a very powerful blow to Hezbollah, leaving the group stunned and confused. More than 200 alleged members were eliminated yesterday, bringing the total killed in the current campaign to over 1,400 – more than twice the number killed in the Second Lebanon War. Katz stated that Hezbollah is desperate for a ceasefire and its Iranian patrons are pressing and threatening out of deep concern that Israel will crush the group. The IDF is ready to act with force if Iran fires at Israel. The separation of arenas, led by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, allows Israel to operate against Hezbollah according to a structured plan based on four lines: The border line (destroying Lebanese border villages), the shield line inside Lebanon (expanded from 5 to 15 points), the anti‑tank line (secured through ground manoeuvre), and the Litani line, where the IDF will control the Litani area to prevent infiltrations and the return of residents. @wfwitness
21:45
Reuters: NATO Secretary General Rutte has briefed some NATO leaders that U.S. President Trump wants concrete commitments within the next few days for help securing the Strait of Hormuz. @wfwitness
21:42
Axios: No senior Trump administration official is in charge of the Lebanon file, despite clashes between Israel and Lebanon putting the ceasefire at risk. @wfwitness
21:39
Houthi leader Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi declared the ceasefire a “great victory” for Iran, the resistance axis and the Islamic nation. He said the U.S. and Israel failed to achieve their goals despite their full military weight, and that Iran’s military performance inflicted heavy losses. He praised Hezbollah’s role in confronting Israel and the Iraqi and Yemeni fronts for their operations. Al‑Houthi also criticised "Arab regimes" for hosting U.S. bases, saying they harmed themselves rather than gaining protection, and called on the Islamic nation to join the axis of jihad and work to liberate Palestine. @wfwitness
21:37
Egypt’s ambassador to Beirut Alaa Moussa told Lebanese Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri that U.S. President Trump’s two‑week ceasefire must also apply to Lebanon. The ambassador said Egypt and its partners are working to include Lebanon in the truce, as continued Israeli attacks harm regional security. “Efforts to stop the fire in Lebanon are continuing and will not stop,” he added. @wfwitness
21:18
Al-Jazeera: An Israeli military source reports that Hezbollah launched 50 rockets at northern Israel since this Thursday morning. @wfwitness
21:11
The UAE Ministry of Defence reports that the airspace has been free of threats from Iran for the past several hours. They calculate that Iran had fired 537 ballistic missiles, 26 cruise missiles, and 2,256 UAVs during the conflict, which injured 224 people and killed 10. @wfwitness
21:08
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
21:00
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh emphasized that a lasting peace agreement must include Lebanon. "And nobody can think of a peace in the Middle East, lasting peace in the Middle East, unless there is an inclusive agreement for everyone involved. So this is not just for Iran, it is the responsibility for everybody to make sure that Lebanon is included in any peace settlement that is going to happen." @wfwitness
20:54
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh reaffirmed that Lebanon is included in the ceasefire and that Iran is commited to peace in the region, blaming Israel as the root cause for issues in the region. Khatibzadeh: "Lebanon is included in the ceasefire." Reporter: "But is Iran completely committed if there is a change?" Khatibzadeh: "Iran has shown to everybody that hardly negotiate but when negotiate honour its words and trying to commit to what has been agreed upon. And Iran is very much committed to the to what is happening in the whole Middle East. The root cause of all the problems in the Middle East for many decades have been this wreck and rogue behaviour of the Israeli regime." @wfwitness
20:53
US President Donald Trump says “none of these people, including our own… NATO, understood anything unless they have pressure placed upon them.” He describes the situation as “very disappointing,” criticising both allies and domestic actors. @wfwitness
20:52
The Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning to residents of nine southern Beirut neighbourhoods, including Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Lilaki, Hadath, Bourj al‑Barajneh, Tahwita al‑Ghadeer, Shiyah and Al‑Janah. @wfwitness
20:49
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Khatibzadeh reports that last night Iran was exchanging messages with Pakistan over Israel's strikes on Lebanon in hopes that the U.S. would control their ally. "Last night was a very critical night because we had no option just to respond to these new atrocities. Then there were a few back and forths and a few messages through Pakistanis and we hope that, you know, America could control its ally and this time honour their words actually and being committed to what we agreed. So at this moment that I am talking I hope that we can proceed to go to Pakistan and this is the programme that and this is the agenda that we are working on." @wfwitness
20:40
TASS: Iran will limit transit through the Strait of Hormuz to no more than 15 ships per day under the ceasefire framework. Tehran is also demanding that the United States unfreeze Iranian assets within two weeks as part of the broader arrangement. Iran further insists that any end to the war must be formalised through a United Nations Security Council resolution in order for the ceasefire to be legally binding. @wfwitness
20:35
Reuters : Russia is expected to see revenue from its oil tax double to $9 billion in April due to the oil and gas crisis triggered by the US and Israeli attack on Iran. The average price of Russia's Urals crude jumped to $77 per barrel in March, its highest since October 2023, and the Kremlin has reported a huge number of requests for Russian energy from a range of different places amid the global energy crisis. However, there are limits on the windfall for Russia, with economists cautioning that 2026 could be a tough year and Ukraine's attacks on Russian energy infrastructure threatening oil production cuts. @wfwitness
20:32
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone calls with his counterparts from Egypt, Russia, France and Saudi Arabia to discuss regional and international developments following the ceasefire. @wfwitness
20:30
Red alert sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
20:30
Reuters: Pakistan is working to include both Lebanon and Yemen in the ceasefire during negotiations in Islamabad this weekend. A Pakistani source commented that it will be settled at the negotiations. "It will be discussed during the (upcoming) talks and we will settle it." @wfwitness
20:20
Commander of U.S. Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper said that less than six weeks after launching Operation Epic Fury, the United States has dismantled Iran’s ability to project power beyond its borders. “Iran has suffered a generational military defeat,” he stated. “The United States and Israel systematically destroyed Iran’s ability to conduct large‑scale military operations for years to come. Iran’s conventional military capability, built over 40 years at the cost of billions of dollars, has been eliminated.” Cooper noted that more than 13,000 strikes were conducted on Iranian military targets. U.S. forces have paused offensive operations under the ceasefire but remain vigilant. @wfwitness
20:12
The IRGC has released footage of what they claim is an interception of an Israeli Hermes 900 over the Fars province. This is likely the interception reported yesterday. @wfwitness
20:10
Lebanese Army announced that a specialised army unit has fully reopened the Al‑Qasimiyah sea bridge, in coordination with civil defence and local associations. One unit has been deployed around the bridge to prevent Israeli airstrikes. @wfwitness
20:07
The commander of the IRGC ground forces Mohammad Karami said a multi‑layered national defence has been prepared for Iran, with a decentralised structure and asymmetric approach that makes war hard and uncontrollable for the enemy. He described Iran’s geography as a prison and swamp for any ground invader, citing the "failed US‑CIA special operations mission" in Isfahan that involved over 500 personnel and cost nearly one billion dollars. More than 17 million volunteers have declared readiness alongside military and Basij forces. @wfwitness
19:55
A US Navy maritime patrol MQ-4C drone may have crashed at around 10h15 UTC in the Persian gulf. After a routine patrol over the strait of Hormuz the drone headed back to its base in Italy. The drone then declared emergency and turned to the gulf while losing altitude. The signal was then lost. The drone might have suffered an engine failure and the operators chose to crash it on the sea rather than over potentially populated areas. FlightRadar24 data is not enough in itself to confidently assess the fate of the drone. @wfwitness
19:50
Lebanon’s Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji told Al-Jadeed as he left the cabinet meeting that there is great anger at Israel for killing civilians, as well as anger at those who hide among civilians and caused what happened. @wfwitness
19:48
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the renewed Israeli aggression against Lebanon is a flagrant violation of the initial ceasefire agreement and a dangerous sign of deceit and lack of commitment to potential accords. “The continuation of these actions will render negotiations meaningless. Our hands remain on the trigger. Iran will never leave its Lebanese brothers and sisters alone,” he wrote. @wfwitness
19:47
Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal visited the Tyre barracks and met with senior officers of the South Litani sector command. He also inspected the Qasmiyeh bridge, which was targeted by Israeli airstrikes overnight. @wfwitness
19:45
The IDF announced that they killed Maher Qassem Hamdan, commander of the alleged Hezbollah‑financed “Lebanese Companies” group in the Shebaa area of southern Lebanon, along with seven other alleged members who fled to the Sidon area. Hamdan was allegedly responsible for recruiting members, supplying weapons and budgeting the group. @wfwitness
19:44
The Israeli military and Shin Bet announced that they have killed Abd al‑Rahman Ammar Hassan Khudri, a Palestinian Islamic Jihad member who allegedly took part in the 7th October 2023 attacks. @wfwitness
19:35
The director of the Russian state nuclear corporation said Rosatom is ready for bilateral and trilateral cooperation to resolve the issue of Iran’s enriched uranium. @wfwitness
19:33
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said Lebanon and the entire Resistance Axis are an inseparable part of the ceasefire, citing point one of Iran’s 10‑point proposal. He noted that Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly stressed the Lebanon issue, leaving no room for denial. Ghalibaf warned that ceasefire violations carry explicit costs and will be met with strong responses. “Extinguish the fire immediately,” he said. @wfwitness
19:29
Hezbollah claimed further rocket attacks on Thursday in response to Israeli ceasefire violations, targeting Avivim (12:00), the Ajal hill north of Kfar Yuval (12:00), Kiryat Shmona for the fifth time (12:15), and Shomera (13:00). @wfwitness
19:28
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said at the start of a cabinet meeting that Lebanon is tired of statements of condemnation, and had hoped the ceasefire would include the country, but heard disappointing statements instead. He said Lebanon is conducting contacts with friends abroad to demand a ceasefire and negotiations, and to press for Lebanon to be part of the agreement. “We are a state with its own entity, and we are the ones who negotiate – we do not accept anyone else negotiating on our behalf,” he said. @wfwitness
19:27
Drone strikes were reported in the towns of Harouf and Deir al‑Zahrani in southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
19:23
The Iranian Embassy in London welcomed the UK’s support for a ceasefire but reminded that the Strait of Hormuz was open before the illegal aggression by the United States and the "Zionist regime" – an aggression that Britain did not condemn. @wfwitness
19:22
Reuters: An Israeli military official said the Litani River will not form a new border with Lebanon. Israel will monitor the buffer zone with ground forces that carry out raids without the need for a permanent military presence. @wfwitness
19:20
Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos announced that the Lebanese cabinet has decided to file a complaint with the UN Security Council following Israel’s "dangerous escalation." He said the preliminary toll of yesterday’s Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon stands at 203 dead and 1,078 wounded. @wfwitness
19:19
Hezbollah has fired approximately 30 rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel since this morning, the IDF said. There have been no reports of injuries or damage as the rockets were either intercepted or struck open areas. @wfwitness
19:16
Reuters: A Pakistani source familiar with the discussions said Pakistan is working to secure a ceasefire on the Lebanese and Yemeni fronts. The Lebanese and Yemeni fronts will be discussed during the talks, and a solution will be reached regarding them. @wfwitness
19:00
Drone alert sirens are active in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
18:40
Houthi official Mohamed A-Bukhai warned that any act of folly by the Israeli "enemy" through new aggression against the Lebanese people will be met with an unprecedented response from Yemen. “We will not remain silent nor abandon our brothers in Hezbollah, whatever the challenges and risks.” @wfwitness
18:38
A Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman stated that an Iranian delegation will travel to peace talks in Islamabad today, but will participate only if Israel halts all attacks on Lebanon. Any peace in the region must include Lebanon, and the coming hours will be decisive in determining whether Israel can be restrained. Iran was on the verge of responding last night but refrained to allow for further diplomacy. @wfwitness
18:35
Hezbollah said it targeted Kiryat Shmona and Metula with rocket barrages at 12:00 on Thursday, in response to the enemy’s violation of the ceasefire. @wfwitness
18:27
A Israeli drone strike struck a car in the town of Al‑Kharayeb in the Sidon district of southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
18:20
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s court trials are set to resume on Sunday. @wfwitness
18:15
In its seventh communique of the day, Hezbollah claimed a rocket barrage on an Israeli troop gathering at the Marj site at 11:30am on Thursday, @wfwitness
18:13
Israeli security services have arrested a 22‑year‑old Haifa resident, Ami Gaidrov, on suspicion of espionage for Iran and attempting to assassinate former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett by producing explosives. Gaidrov allegdly was in contact with an Iranian handler from August 2025, carried out multiple tasks for large sums of money, and manufactured explosives intended for the attack. He rented an apartment in Haifa, documented the process and sent footage to his handler. He also took photos of Haifa port and missile impact sites in the north, and was asked to find a rental property overlooking the port to install a permanent camera. He received over 70,000 shekels, mostly via digital wallets. Several other Israeli citizens have been arrested for assisting him. @wfwitness
18:10
Massad Boulos said he held a call with General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, discussing Libya’s progress toward a unified national budget and its role in hosting part of AFRICOM’s Flintlock 26 exercise. They also addressed issues related to security coordination, regional stability, and longer-term prospects for cooperation and development. @wfwitness
18:09
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel continues to strike Hezbollah with force, precision and determination. In Beiru, he stated that the IDF killed Ali Youssef Harashi, the personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary‑General Naim Qassem and one of his closest associates. “Our message is clear: whoever acts against Israeli citizens will be hit. We will continue to strike Hezbollah wherever necessary until we restore full security to the northern residents.” @wfwitness
18:05
Impact in open areas
18:04
Israeli Channel 12: Commander of Iran’s Quds Force Ismail Qaani, successor to Qasem Soleimani, has been absent from public view since the 17th of February. Israeli speculation that he may be a “Mossad agent” is dismissed; instead, Israeli security sources suggest Israel may not see him as a priority target because he has been far less effective than Soleimani. Under Qaani, Iran’s proxy axis has collapsed: Hezbollah lost its leadership and firepower, the Assad government fell, and pro‑Iranian militias in Iraq have lost influence. @wfwitness
18:03
sirens in the upper Gallie
18:01
Iran’s police commander Ahmad-Reza Radan said that after 40 days of "aggression," US‑Israeli enemies were "forced" to accept Iran’s declared conditions. The "resistance of the armed forces," the presence of the Iranian people on the scene, and the "guidance of the Supreme Leader" led the "aggressors" to retreat in the face of the nation’s will. While calm has returned, police forces remain on high alert. Any further hostile act will be met with a decisive, swift and instructive response. @wfwitness
17:56
Al-Arabiya : The Jdeidet Yabous border crossing with Lebanon (known as the Masnaa crossing) has reopened after the threat that prompted its temporary closure “has passed”. The crossing had been shut following Israeli threats to strike it over alleged Hezbollah use, which both Beirut and Damascus denied. @wfwitness
17:54
Strikes by jet "Geran-5" on oil and gas infrastructure near the village of Moshenka in the Sumy region.
17:53
The English tabloid The Telegraph reports that the Russian frigate "Admiral Grigorovich" escorted two sanctioned tankers along the southern coast of England, ignoring the British Prime Minister's threats to seize the vessels.
17:53
Hezbollah, in its sixth communiqué of the day, said it targeted Kiryat Shmona for the third time today at 11:30am with a rocket barrage, in response to the "enemy’s violation of the ceasefire." @wfwitness
17:51
An Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Al‑Mansouri in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
17:46
Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed: Informed Iranian sources said that the Pakistani mediator and other parties are making diplomatic efforts to salvage the ceasefire. Tehran is awaiting an end to attacks on Lebanon and a U.S. commitment to all understandings before starting negotiations. Messages continue to be exchanged between Iran and the U.S. via Pakistan. Tehran has received promises of U.S. action to end the attacks but insists on actual compliance. The coming hours are sensitive and will determine whether Israel commits to a ceasefire in Lebanon. Iran is determined to respond to ceasefire violations, but the Pakistani mediator has asked for time for his efforts. U.S. statements in recent hours have deepened mistrust and increased Iranian doubts about the viability of negotiations. @wfwitness
17:42
The Lebanese Army announced that four Lebanese soldiers were killed as a result of Israeli strikes yesterday in Sidon, Shmistar and Hermel. @wfwitness
17:41
French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot strongly condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon and said that destroying the Lebanese state will not destroy Hezbollah – on the contrary, it will strengthen the group. He added that Lebanon should not be a scapegoat for a government upset that a ceasefire was reached between Washington and Tehran. @wfwitness
17:38
Al-Akhbar: Iraq has entered a phase of cautious waiting after the US‑Iran ceasefire, with milita factions maintaining a state of permanent alert. An estimated 117‑120 people were killed in the conflict, including civilians, security forces, Popular Mobilisation Forces and Peshmerga. Economic losses are estimated at $6‑10 billion due to halted oil exports and closed airspace. A faction leader said there is no trust in U.S. President Trump and that “our fingers are on the trigger.' The Iranian consulate in Basra stated that Iran does not need foreign volunteers, as it already has over 14 million volunteers inside the country, but expressed appreciation for Iraqi solidarity. @wfwitness
17:31
Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, said Tehran is ready for negotiations but they must yield tangible results and lasting peace. He noted that the U.S. initially claimed it would topple the "Iranian regime" but failed, and that trust between Iran and the U.S. is insufficient because American officials do not keep their commitments. Jalali added that Iran has never sought to close the Strait of Hormuz but aims to establish a legal framework for it, which should be determined by the littoral states (Iran and Oman). @wfwitness
17:29
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, in a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, expressed his country's readiness to help stop the military escalation in Lebanon. He voiced solidarity with Lebanon during these difficult circumstances and affirmed that he is seeking to include Lebanon in the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. @wfwitness
17:29
European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Israel’s right to self‑defence does not justify the massive destruction in Lebanon, and that Israel’s excessive measures do not fall within the scope of self‑defence. @wfwitness
17:25
Turkish deep-sea drilling vessel Çağrı Bey was seen on the coast of Mogadishu. @wfwitness
17:21
The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the ceasefire with Iran must be expanded to include Lebanon. She also stated that Hezbollah must fulfil its commitment to disarm. @wfwitness
17:18
The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation, Mohammad Eslami, said the "enemy" will not succeed in limiting Iran’s nuclear programme. “The enemies’ demands to restrict Iran’s enrichment programme will not be achieved,” he stated. @wfwitness
17:18
Hezbollah releases footage showing launches of Noor anti-ship cruise missiles, allegedly targeting an Israeli Navy vessel. @wfwitness
16:59
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine stated that at least 203 people were killed and more than 1,000 wounded in Israeli airstrikes yesterday. @wfwitness
16:56
Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akrami-Nia said Tehran forced the U.S. to accept a ceasefire by showing strength, and that America’s position has been weakened regionally and internationally. He accused Washington of having no logical reason for the war and of failing to provide a convincing narrative. “America had no logical reason for this war. No one – even in America itself, among American elites, political officials, and the American people – was convinced or accepted America’s narrative of why the war happened. Our schools were targeted. The Jebel School in Minab was hit. More than 168 of our children were martyred there. More than 130 of our cultural and historical sites were targeted. Hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, health centres, and civilian infrastructure were also hit. The way this war was fought has created a major challenge for America, alongside the question of why, and has weakened America’s position in the international system and in the world. We will certainly see more of its effects in the future.” @wfwitness
16:47
Hezbollah claimed a series of attacks on Thursday morning in response to alleged Israeli ceasefire violations. The group said it struck a Nemer vehicle in Taybeh with a guided missile at 8:42am, and hit an Israeli force inside a house in the Taybeh project with an attack drone at 8:45am. Rocket barrages were later fired at Kiryat Shmona (10:00am) and at Kiryat Shmona and Metula (10:50am). Hezbollah stated it had adhered to the ceasefire but would continue its response until "US‑Israeli aggression stops. " @wfwitness
16:44
Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organisation has announced two designated safe routes for vessels entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz, established to avoid the potential presence of sea mines in the area. It is a rare official reference to mining at the strategic waterway. @wfwitness
16:44
Bloomberg : Hours after the US‑Iran ceasefire, several oil tankers – including three Chinese supertankers (two linked to Cosco) and a Saudi vessel – sailed east toward the Strait of Hormuz, joining a pool of vessels waiting to exit the Persian Gulf. Shipowners said details for safe transit remain unclear. Iran has warned via radio transmissions that vessels still require Tehran’s permission to cross the strait. @wfwitness
16:37
Former Israeli Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi presents the Jordanian Chief of Staff Yousef Huneiti a dagger of a Jordanian soldier who was killed in the 1967 Six-Day War. @wfwitness
16:05
IDF Spokesperson shares details of the eliminated targets during yesterday’s airstrikes in Lebanon: The IDF attacked and eliminated yesterday Ali Yosef Harshi, the personal secretary of the Secretary-General of the terrorist organization Hezbollah, and the nephew of Naim Qassem in the Beirut area. Harshi was close and a personal advisor to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, and played a central role in managing his office and security. During the night, the IDF attacked two main crossings used by Hezbollah terrorists to move from north to south Litani in Lebanon, transferring thousands of weapons, rockets, and launchers. About 10 weapons warehouses, launchers, and headquarters used by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon were also attacked. @wfwitness
16:01
IDF shares footage from the Paratrooper Brigade operations in southern Lebanon, where they located weapons caches and eliminated targets. @wfwitness
15:15
Spanish Foreign Minister says Spain is reopening its embassy in Tehran. @wfwitness
15:08
Intercepted
15:01
Launches from Hezbollah
14:49
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan has deleted his tweet saying the Iranian delegation will arrive in Islamabad tonight for “serious talks”. @wfwitness
14:40
CNA: The Philippines has opened its first dedicated coast guard command on Thitu (Pagasa) Island in the disputed Spratly Islands, covering 68,000 sq km. The base will include a commodore-level commander, permanent ship, response vessels, specialists, and a dredged port for docking. Nearby Chinese Coast Guard vessels issued radio warnings, while Beijing claims nearly the entire South China Sea despite international rulings. @wfwitness
14:11
BBC: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says that the U.S. must choose a ceasefire or allowing Israeli strikes on Lebanon to continue. "US cannot have its cake & eat it. Trump must choose between a ceasefire & allowing its ally Israel to continue the war in Lebanon." @wfwitness
14:08
The IDF has released new footage of paratroopers under the 98th Division in southern Lebanon as Israeli continues cross border operations continue. @wfwitness
13:58
Bloomberg: The U.S. is pressing NATO allies to provide concrete plans within days to help secure the Strait of Hormuz once fighting with Iran subsides. The request was raised during meetings in Washington between U.S. President Trump and NATO Secretary-General Rutte, as well as in discussions at the Pentagon and State Department. @wfwitness
13:37
Reuters : British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper says shipping through the Strait of Hormuz must remain toll-free, rejecting Iran’s plan to charge fees. She stresses that freedom of navigation cannot be unilaterally withdrawn or sold and must remain open to all. Cooper also calls for Lebanon to be included in the U.S.-Iran two-week ceasefire. @wfwitness
13:29
WSJ: U.S. officials report that gridlock over reopening the Strait of Hormuz could lead to hostilities reigniting. @wfwitness
13:20
Islamabad's Serena Hotel has been requsitioned by the Pakistani government until Sunday evening. This is likely the venue for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran this weekend. @wfwitness
13:17
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan says the Iranian delegation will arrive in Islamabad tonight for “serious talks” based on the 10 points proposed by Iran. @wfwitness
12:53
WSJ: Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained extremely limited on Wednesday, despite President Donald Trump calling for its immediate reopening as part of the ceasefire conditions. The NJ Earth, sailing under a Greek flag, and the Daytona Beach, sailing under a Liberian flag, were the first to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. hipping uncertainty remains high, with reports that some operators have paid fees exceeding $1 million to secure passage, highlighting continued risks to global energy and trade flows. @wfwitness
12:21
The IRGC Navy released a map of the new shipping lane for the Strait of Hormuz due to the possiblitiy of anti-shipping mines placed during the conflict. The entry route is from the Sea of Oman northwards to Larak island and then towards the Persian Gulf. The exit route is following the entry in reverse order. @wfwitness
12:05
Bloomberg: The Trump administration is working with Venezuela’s interim government to potentially transfer Alex Saab, a prominent Maduro administration moneyman, to the United States to face prosecution in what would be a najor advance in cooperation between the two countries. Officials say Caracas is exploring legal avenues to revoke Saab’s Venezuelan citizenship, as the country’s constitution prohibits extraditing its own nationals. U.S. officials have already talked with Saab in Caracas, pressing him to reveal where former Venezuelan President Maduro's assets are. @wfwitness
11:51
U.S. President Trump ordered all U.S. military assets in the Middle East to remain in place until a final deal with Iran is agreed to. @wfwitness
11:21
NYT: U.S. President Trump interjected during a meeting on Iranian ceasefire negotiations to list the number of bridges and power plants he was prepared to strike, telling aides that the Iranian government would be responsible if any of the U.S. strikes killed Iranians gathered around the structures. Prior to the announcement of the last minute ceasefire agreement, talks had privately been progressing with Supreme Leader of Iran Khamenei appearing to approve of negotiations moving forward on Monday. But on Tuesday morning the White House had grown impatient, leading to Trump posting his threat against Iran. This lead Iranian leaders, furious over Trump threatening to strike critical infrastructure, to pass a message along through Pakistan that communication with the U.S. would cease, believing that Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz gave them the upper hand. It was China that was able to break the impass in negotiations by telling Iran to think of the economic impact on their allies, such as China, of keeping the Strait closed. @wfwitness
10:47
NATO Secretary General Rutte says that U.S. President Trump is clearly upset by the lack of NATO support during his conflict with Iran, but that he explained to Trump the ways that NATO members gave support. "Well, let me be absolutely clear. He is clearly disappointed with many NATO allies, and I can see his point. But at the same time, I was also able to point to the fact that the large majority of European nations has been helpful with basing, with logistics, with overflights, with making sure that they live up to the commitments. And there is also widespread support for the fact that degrading the nuclear and the ballistic missile capacity from Iran was really crucial and that only the U.S. was able to do that at this point." @wfwitness
10:23
AP: 50 newly created Polymarket wallets placed large “Yes” bets on a ceasefire on April 7, despite escalating rhetoric from U.S. President Trump earlier in the day suggesting no imminent agreement. Some accounts made significant profits within hours. One wallet reportedly turned a $72,000 position into around $200,000, while others recorded gains exceeding $100,000. The episode has renewed calls in Washington to regulate prediction markets more tightly, amid concerns they could be exploited by insiders with advance knowledge of geopolitical or military developments. @wfwitness
10:02
WSJ: The White House is considering a plan to punish certain NATO allies that U.S. President Trump believes did not support the United States and Israel during the Iran war. The proposal includes potentially relocating U.S. troops away from countries deemed unhelpful, such as Spain, Germany, Italy, and France, and redeploying them to more supportive nations, particularly in Eastern Europe. The plan remains in early stages but has gained traction among senior officials. @wfwitness
09:57
Kan: Israeli officials assess that Iran is considering launching attacks against Israel in response to continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon after the Israeli leadership insisted to the U.S. that Lebanon not be included in the ceasefire agreement. Despite the current truce, Israeli officials believe the ceasefire could become permanent and lead to a broader agreement with Iran, though concerns remain over Tehran’s ballistic missile programme and enriched uranium stockpiles. Sources in Israel expressed frustration over the situation, suggesting the current arrangement may only delay future conflict, while acknowledging the decisive role of the United States in shaping outcomes. @wfwitness
09:50
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow announced that the three missing Thai crew members of the Mayuree Naree have been confirmed dead. @wfwitness
09:42
Newsmax: Two U.S. officials said that the U.S. has not launched strikes against Iran since the start of the ceasefire. "We have not conducted strikes against Iran since the ceasefire agreement started. If anyone is striking Iran now, it isn't our military." @wfwitness
09:32
AFP: French President Macron told U.S. President Trump that the ceasefire with Iran must include Lebanon. @wfwitness
09:09
Heavy IAF presence reported over the Suwayda region of Syria. @wfwitness
08:57
Russia has summoned Japan’s Ambassador Akira Muto over reports that Tokyo-based Terra Drone signed a deal with a Ukrainian developer of combat drones. Moscow called the move hostile and says Japan’s current policy under Sanae Takaichi has pushed bilateral relations to an all-time low. @wfwitness
08:53
Citing an Israeli violation of a recent ceasefire agreement, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the rocket strike in Al-Manara, Israel. "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful [Permission to fight has been given to those who are being fought, because they were wronged. And indeed, Allah is competent to give them victory.] God Almighty has spoken the truth. In defense of Lebanon and its people: In response to the enemy's violation of the ceasefire agreement, and after the Resistance committed to the ceasefire while the enemy did not adhere to it, the fighters of the Islamic Resistance targeted the Al-Manara settlement at 02:30 on Thursday, 09-04-2026, with a rocket salvo. This response will continue until the Israeli-American aggression against our country and our people stops. And victory is not but from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise. Thursday, April 9, 2026 AD 20 Shawwal 1447 AH" @wfwitness
08:43
South Korea and the United States announce the start of their joint “Freedom Flag” air drills this week, running from April 10-24 from Gwangju air base. South Korea will deploy F-15K, KF-16, F-35A, KA-1 light attack aircraft, and KC-330 transport planes, while the U.S. will use F-16s, F/A-18s, RQ-4 Global Hawk, and MQ-9 Reaper drones. The exercises will focus on air defense, interdiction, and close air support. @wfwitness
08:39
WaPo: Hungary privately offered assistance to Iran following a major Israeli operation targeting Hezbollah, raising concerns among Western officials about Budapest’s geopolitical positioning. Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó told Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi that Hungary’s intelligence services would share information related to the incident, despite Hungary publicly maintaining a pro-Israel stance. The report has intensified scrutiny of Hungary’s role within NATO and the EU, particularly as it navigates relationships with competing global powers during a period of heightened Middle East tensions. @wfwitness
07:45
U.S. President Trump: NATO WASN'T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON'T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!! President DJT @wfwitness
07:25
For the first time since the ceasefire in Iran. Hezbollah has launched rockets to Northern Israel. There are impacts in the area. @wfwitness
07:24
Launching missiles from Lebanon.
07:08
- Report of explosions heard in west Tehran.
06:26
Image showing the aftermath of the airstrike by the IAF on Dahiyeh, Lebanon. @wfwitness
06:26
Footage showing the moment of a strike on Dahiyeh, Lebanon. @wfwitness
06:26
A Violent airstrike shook Dahieh a few minutes ago. @wfwitness
06:06
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the FBI has arrested a former SOCOM employee for allegedly transmitting classified information to a member of the media. The suspect supported top‑level military warfighters. The FBI and Justice Department said the arrest sends a message that leaks will not be tolerated. @wfwitness
05:47
KCNA: North Korea tested multiple weapon systems including electromagnetic weapons, anti-aircraft missiles, and cluster munition warheads over April 6–8. State media says the tests assessed combat reliability and claimed a tactical ballistic missile with a cluster warhead can strike targets across a 6.5–7 hectare area. @wfwitness
04:47
U.S. Vice President JD Vance questioned Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf’s understanding of English, saying his claims about ceasefire violations “didn’t make sense” in the context of negotiations. Reporter: “You’re negotiating with Iran. He essentially is saying that they’re distrustful of the US – he tweeted out that three of the ten points in the ceasefire framework have already been violated. What do you make of him tweeting that out before negotiations?” Vance: “I thought it was interesting actually because I did see that tweet from Ghalibaf just a couple of minutes ago. First of all, he said that there are a few points of disagreement before the negotiation. Well, that must mean that there’s a lot of points of agreement – if he’s frustrated about three issues, that actually means there’s a lot of agreement. Point number two, I actually wonder how good he is at understanding English because there are things that he said that frankly didn’t make sense in the context of the negotiations that we’ve had. Ceasefires are always messy. An hour after the president announced the ceasefire, the Iranians launched a bunch of missiles. Then the Israelis responded. Then some of the Gulf Arab states responded. This is the nature of a ceasefire. No ceasefire ever goes without a little bit of choppiness. We want to stop the bombing, we want our allies to stop the bombing, and we want the Iranians to do the same thing. We’re seeing evidence that things are going in the right direction, but it’s going to take a little time.” @wfwitness
04:38
U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged that ceasefires are messy, with missile launches and responses occurring after the announcement. “What we have been very clear about is that we want to stop the bombing. We want our allies to stop the bombing, and we want the Iranians to do the same thing. We’re seeing evidence that things are going in the right direction, but it’s going to take a little time.” @wfwitness
04:36
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said things are going in the right direction but will take time. Responding to Iran’s parliament speaker refusing to give up the right to enrichment, Vance said: I thought to myself, you know what, my wife has the right to skydive, but she doesn’t jump out of an airplane because she and I have an agreement that she’s not going to do that because I don’t want my wife jumping out of an airplane. We don’t really concern ourselves with what they claim they have the right to do. We concern ourselves with what they actually do and I think the president’s been very clear on the enrichment question. Our position on that has not changed. @wfwitness
04:34
U.S. Vice President JD Vance accused U.S. media of dishonesty regarding Iran’s 10‑point proposals, distinguishing between three different versions: One rejected as “probably written by ChatGPT”, a second that became the basis for talks, and a third maximalist version circulating on social media. Vance: “Given that you’re going to ask about Iran, let me just say a few things. So, number one, I think it’s very important for the American media to be honest with the American people on this particular issue, because it affects not just the normal issues of public policy, it actually affects peace and war. In the past couple of days, I’ve seen a lot of reporting from the American media about the 10‑point proposal that the Iranians have made. Now, as I know, because I’ve been involved in this, there are three different 10‑point proposals at least that I’ve seen floating around. The first 10‑point proposal was something that was submitted, and we think frankly was probably written by ChatGPT, that was submitted to Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. That immediately went in the garbage and was rejected. There was a second 10‑point proposal that was much more reasonable, that was based on some back and forth between us, between the Pakistanis and the Iranians. That is the 10‑point proposal that the president was referencing in his truth yesterday. And then frankly, I’ve seen a third 10‑point proposal that’s even more maximalist than the first 10‑point proposal that’s been floating around various social media channels. Now, here’s what’s interesting about all this, is that I’ve seen various organs, The New York Times, CNN, others, pick up and run the original 10‑point proposal based on little more than a random Yahoo in Iran submitting it to public access television in the country of Iran, and then them saying that somehow represents the negotiating position of the government. It’s the equivalent of somebody in, let’s say, a Democratic councilman in Boise, Idaho, saying something crazy, the local public access TV picking up that crazy." @wfwitness
04:13
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran may have misunderstood the ceasefire, which never included Lebanon. He noted that Israel has offered to temper its operations in Lebanon to help negotiations succeed, but that is not part of the deal. Reporter: “Can I ask you about Lebanon? Because there seems to be a disagreement about whether Lebanon was included in this proposal. The Speaker of the Parliament, who you’re going to sit across from the table from in Islamabad, has just said that he thinks negotiations would be unreasonable while that war is ongoing. So would you ask Israel to hold off strikes to allow some space for these talks?” Vance: “First of all, I think the Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn’t. We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case. What we said is that the ceasefire would be focused on Iran and on America’s allies, both Israel and the Gulf Arab states. That said, the Israelis have actually offered to check themselves a little bit in Lebanon because they want to make sure our negotiation is successful. That’s not because that is part of the ceasefire – that’s the Israelis trying to set us up for success. If Iran wants to let this negotiation fall apart over Lebanon, which has nothing to do with them and which the United States never once said was part of the ceasefire, that’s ultimately their choice. We think that would be dumb, but that’s their choice.” @wfwitness
04:12
Lebanon Declares National Day of Mourning and Public Holiday: The Lebanese government has officially declared Thursday, April 9, 2026, a nationwide public holiday and day of mourning in honor of victims who lost their lives in recent Israeli massacres targeting civilians. All public administrations, government institutions, and municipalities will be closed for the day. As part of the national mourning measures, flags will be flown at half-mast across all official buildings, while media outlets are expected to adjust their programming to reflect the solemn occasion. The decision comes as an expression of Lebanon’s national and humanitarian solidarity with the victims and their families. @wfwitness
04:08
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of reopening, with traffic already increasing and oil prices falling. He warned that if Iran does not abide by its terms, the U.S. will not abide by its own. Reporter: “Mr. Vice President, Iran is continuing to block the Straits of Hormuz. Do you have an expectation of when that Strait is going to be opened?” Vance: “Well, we’ve already seen an increase in traffic today. Hopefully, we’ll see an increase in traffic tomorrow. We actually think that we are seeing signs that the Straits are starting to reopen. I think you guys have probably seen oil prices have come down, so I think the oil markets, the gas markets are seeing the same thing, but the President’s been very clear. The deal is a ceasefire, a negotiation. That’s what we give and what they give is the Straits are going to be reopened. If we don’t see that happening, the President is not going to abide by our terms if the Iranians are not abiding by their terms.” @wfwitness
04:07
— Scenes from the southern suburbs of Beirut, Dahieh.
04:05
Footage showcasing the moment of the Israeli airstrike on Dahieh. @wfwitness
04:00
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance when asked on the current state of Iran after the conflict: Reporter: "Is the threat to wipe Iranian civilization still on the table, and is it fair to keep 90 million Iranians under that threat for the actions of their leaders?" Vance: "The leadership is really to blame for the condition in Iran", @wfwitness
04:00
The UAE welcomes the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, but is monitoring and is seeking further clarification on the agreement’s terms. The UAE stressed the need to ensure Iran remains fully committed to halting regional aggression and to the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, in addition to addressing all Iranian threats. It also stated that recent Iranian attacks on the UAE require a firm response, including demands for compensation for the damage caused. @wfwitness
03:59
Footage from Dahieh. @wfwitness
03:57
Additional footage from the airstrike that targeted Dahieh. @wfwitness
03:55
Footage from the attack close to the Kuwaiti embassy. @wfwitness
03:51
Very violent!
03:51
Airstrikes on Dahieh
03:49
French President Emmanuel Macron on the latest developments in Lebanon: We will act to protect Lebanon @wfwitness
03:48
Italian Foreign Minister on the latest developments in Lebanon: I have instructed the Israeli ambassador to our country be summoned to clarify what happened today in Lebanon. @wfwitness
03:43
No drone strike in Jnah District of Beirut. @wfwitness
03:39
Al Jazeera: Omani Minister of Transport Saeed bin Hamoud Al Mawali reports that no fees will be imposed on vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz. “We have signed all maritime transport agreements that stipulate no fees on passage through the Strait of Hormuz.” @wfwitness
03:35
Israeli drone strike on an apartment in the Jnah District of Beirut. @wfwitness
03:24
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on the latest developments in Lebanon: Netanyahu launched the harshest attack on Lebanon since the offensive began… his contempt for life and international law is intolerable. Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire, and the EU should suspend its Association Agreement with Israel. @wfwitness
03:05
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt reports that Iran has indicated they're willing to give up their enriched uranium. Leavitt: "This is on the top of the priority list for the president and his negotiating team as they head into this next round of discussions. And as I said in my opener, that is a red line that the president is not going to back away from, and he's committed to ensuring that takes place. We hope it will be through diplomacy." Reporter: "Have they have they given any indication that they would turn it over?" Leavitt: "They have." @wfwitness
02:51
Channel 12: A Saudi royal family source questions what the conflict with Iran achieved if the current government is not overthrown. "The whole world has witnessed the danger posed by Iran to the region and the world, its missile and drone capabilities, as well as the recruitment and incitement mechanisms of the Shiites in all the countries of the region and the world. If this regime is not overthrown as Saddam's regime was overthrown - what is the point of the war? The religious leaders in Iran will return to develop the nuclear program they have been working on for 20 years, and will continue to develop missile capabilities. So why the war? Why the loss of lives and resources?" @wfwitness
02:45
Kan: Saudi and UAE officials are concerned about discussions about Iran charging tolls for safe passage across the Strait of Hormuz, with Saudi officials describing it as unacceptable. "The intrusive suspicion regarding the fragile ceasefire and the resistance to the Iranian attempt to collect payment in the Strait of Hormuz. A source in the Saudi royal family told Kan News this evening that from Riyadh's perspective, we need to see what will happen in the two weeks of negotiations in Pakistan: 'We want Iran to agree to the United States' conditions and become a reasonable country that will not create problems in the region.' Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, the same Saudi source told Kan News that the Iranian demand to take a toll for passage is unacceptable. The Strait of Hormuz must not be blocked or held hostage. There is an international decision that it should remain open. In this context, Lebanese journalist Nadim Kataish, who served as CEO of Sky News Arabia, the Emirati channel close to the leadership in Abu Dhabi, told me: 'Hormuz is the new uranium. If Iran continues to control it, that is very bad news for the region.' Additionally, a former Emirati government official told Kan News: 'There is a kind of disregard for the demands of the Emirates in the ceasefire that was achieved, and the Iranians are already violating it.'" @wfwitness
02:35
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt said that U.S. President Trump will discuss U.S. withdrawal from NATO with the defence alliance's Secretary General Rutte later today. Reporter: "NATO, can you tell me, is The United States still considering withdrawing from NATO? Is that still a possibility?" Leavitt: "It's something the president has discussed, and I think it's something the president will be discussing in a couple of hours with Secretary General Stoltenberg, and perhaps you'll hear directly from the president following that meeting later this afternoon." @wfwitness
02:29
Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said that three key clauses of Iran’s 10‑point proposal, which President Trump called a “workable basis to negotiate”, have been violated even before talks begin. The violations include the lack of a ceasefire in Lebanon, an intruding drone entering Iranian airspace (shot down in Lar), and denial of Iran’s right to enrichment. He stated that under these circumstances, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations are unreasonable. @wfwitness
02:26
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt on if regime change has occured in Iran already: Reporter: "And then secondly, in regards to this conflict, thirty eight days as you pointed out, president Trump has said that there's been regime change Has that regime changed led to more freedom? For the Iranian people?" Leavitt: "I think that's a question that's being asked a little bit too early, John, and and we hope that is the case, but it's something that has yet to be seen." @wfwitness
02:22
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt accused NATO of turning their backs on the U.S. during Operation Epic Fury. "NATO turned their backs on the American people over the course of the last six weeks when it's the American people who have been funding their defense." @wfwitness
02:20
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt reports that the U.S. Department of War had a target list for strikes on Iran should U.S. President Trump's deadline have expired. "And as the secretary of war, stated at the Pentagon this morning, it was not an empty threat by any means. The Pentagon had a target list that they were ready to hit go on at 8PM last night if the Iranian regime had not agreed to open the straight, which they did, and I think that's something we should all be grateful for." @wfwitness
02:17
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt confirmed that U.S. President Trump has floated the idea of the U.S. earning revenue from tolls to pass the Strait of Hormuz. Reporter: "Does the president believe that the U.S. should earn revenue from the Strait of Hormuz going forward?" Leavitt: "It's something, an idea the president has floated, as you know, and it's something that will continue to be discussed over the course of the next two weeks." @wfwitness
02:16
Al Jadeed: The Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Corniche al Mazraa area in Beirut targeted a garage that contains aid for the internally displaced. @wfwitness
02:14
The IDF has carried out its threat and strikes the Qasmiyeh sea bridge in Tyre, southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
02:13
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt confirmed that conversations happened between senior Trump administration and Chinese officials yesterday during ceasefire negotiations. "there were conversations that took place between top levels of our government and China's government The president has great respect for president Xi, and a great working relationship." @wfwitness
02:11
The General Directorate of Civil Defense, based on data available from its centers across Lebanese territory, reported that the toll of the recent Israeli attacks is distributed as follows: -Beirut: 92 martyrs and 742 injured -Dahieh: 61 martyrs and 200 injured -Baalbek: 18 martyrs and 28 injured -Hermel: 9 martyrs and 6 injured -Nabatieh: 28 martyrs and 59 injured -Aley district: 17 martyrs and 6 injured -Saida: 12 martyrs and 56 injured -Tyre: 17 martyrs and 68 injured The total has risen to 254 martyrs and 1,165 injured. @wfwitness
02:09
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt announced that U.S. Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Witkoff, and Jared Kushner will be flying to Islamabad for negotiations with Iran this weekend. "I can announce that the president is dispatching his negotiating team led by the vice president of The United States, JD Vance, special envoy Whitkoff, and mister Kushner to Islamabad for talks this weekend. The first round of those talks will take place on Saturday morning local time, and we know we look forward to those in person meetings." @wfwitness
02:06
Trump will discuss today with Rutte the possibility of an American withdrawal from NATO - The White House
02:05
One of the world's largest shipping companies, Maersk, will not resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the truce announced by Trump. The company explained that they do not believe in the statements about the safety of the route and will continue to adhere to a "cautious approach". Maersk is a Danish logistics giant with a 14.6% share of all container shipments worldwide.
02:03
The US is sending Vance, Kushner, and Whitkoff to negotiate with Iran in Pakistan. The first round will take place on Saturday, the White House announced.
02:00
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt confirmed that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire with Iran. "Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire. That has been relayed to all parties involved in the ceasefire. As you know, Prime Minister Netanyahu put out a statement last night in support of the ceasefire, in support of The United States' efforts, and he's also assured the president they'll continue to be a helpful partner throughout the course of the next two weeks." @wfwitness
01:54
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt said that U.S. President Trump's tough rhetoric saying that a civilization will die lead to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. "And in fact, his very tough rhetoric his tough negotiating style is what has led to the result that you are all witnessing today: Iran publicly acknowledging last night that they have agreed, or that they wanted this ceasefire." @wfwitness
01:53
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the Israeli attacks on Lebanon as a new attempt to drag the region into "complete chaos".
01:52
British Ministry of Defence: We continue our defensive tasks in Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.
01:52
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said that while IDF fighters continue to operate on all fronts and Israel has achieved unprecedented successes, the opposition has become obsessive, undermining the country. He stated that Israel is immeasurably stronger than before the war and its enemies are immeasurably weaker. “The war is not over yet and not all its objectives have been achieved, but we will continue to strike our enemies and establish a new security reality that will shape the Middle East for years to come.” @wfwitness
01:52
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt's reaction to reports in Iranian media that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again due to Israeli strikes on Lebanon: "That is completely unacceptable. And, this is a case of what they're saying publicly is different privately. We have seen an uptick of traffic in the straight today, and I will reiterate the president's expectation and demand that the Strait Of Hormuz is reopened immediately, quickly, and safely." @wfwitness
01:48
A meeting between US and Iranian delegations will take place very soon, Trump announced. According to the US president, Pakistan has offered to hold a summit in Islamabad in the near future.
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt urged the media not to spread fake lists of terms for the ceasefire agreement. "I would strongly advise the media against running with narratives that have no basis in fact." @wfwitness
01:44
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt called the idea of agreeing to an Iranian 'wish list' absurd. "And the idea that president Trump would ever accept an Iranian wish list as a deal is completely absurd." @wfwitness
01:43
Due to the threat of the Iran deal falling apart, the drop in oil prices may not be long-lasting, and the real prices of oil for current supplies reach up to $150 per barrel. According to Reuters, the market initially reacted to the negotiations between Iran and the US with a decline: Brent fell to $91-95 per barrel after $109.27 the day before. However, the key factor remains the risk of the deal falling apart, notes Clyde Russell, a columnist for the agency who specializes in energy issues. He writes that a temporary truce does not solve the current problems. Supply chains have already been disrupted, and the physical oil market, especially in Asia, will remain under pressure for several months. An additional sign of tension was a sharp price increase from Saudi Aramco: the premium for the Arab Light grade for Asia rose to $19.5 per barrel, which could raise the actual cost to $150. As a result, even with a de-escalation, the market remains vulnerable.
01:41
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt on Iran's last minute proposal for a deal with the U.S.: "We the president's deadline fast approaching and the United States military completely decimating with each passing hour, the regime acknowledged reality to the negotiating team. They put forward a more reasonable and entirely different and condensed plan to the president and his team. President Trump and the team determined the new modified plan was a work basis on which to negotiate." @wfwitness
01:41
Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi addressed the Iranian people, acknowledging disappointment over the two‑week ceasefire but urging patience and belief in victory. He claimed the Iranian "regime" has suffered unprecedented blows, including the elimination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, dozens of commanders and thousands of security forces, leaving the command structure paralysed. He said the "regime" is weakened but still capable of repression, and called on Iranians to remain ready for the final overthrow, which he said must come from the people themselves. @wfwitness
01:39
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt on Iran's original 10 point proposal: "The Iranians originally put forward a 10 plan that was fundamentally unserious unacceptable, and completely discarded." @wfwitness
01:38
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt recognized the 13 U.S. servive members killed during Operation Epic Fury. "As we mark this progress, we also remember and honor the 13 American heroes who laid down their lives in the noble effort." @wfwitness
01:36
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt says that the U.S. has destrpyed Iran's ability to threaten the free world. "Iran was aggressively expanding its short range ballistic missile arsenal. Through these weapons and its navy, Iran was attempting to build a military build around their country that would pose an imminent and existential threat to The United States' military assets in the Middle East, our allies in the region, and ultimately, the free world." @wfwitness
01:34
Earlier today two Israeli helicopters were spotted flying directly above Swaida city in southern Syria. @wfwitness
01:32
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt on U.S. strikes on Iran's Navy: "Iran now has zero submarine vessels. 97% of Iran's once massive inventory of more than 5,000 naval mines has also been targeted and destroyed." @wfwitness
01:31
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt reports that he U.S. struck 13,000 Iranian targets in eight days. "In total, more than 13,000 targets across Iran were struck, Again, this is in the matter of just thirty eight days." @wfwitness
01:30
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt reports that Iran's stockpile of drones and missiles has been set back by years. "Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and long drones has also been set back by years compared to where it was six weeks ago prior to the launch of Operation Epic Fury, having destroyed the vast majority of Iran's ballistic missiles launcher vehicles and long range attack drones through more than 450 strikes on ballistic missiles and approximately 800 strikes" @wfwitness
01:29
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the terms of the Iran‑US ceasefire are clear: the United States must choose between a ceasefire or continued war through Israel. “It cannot have both.” He added that the world sees the "massacres" in Lebanon and that the ball is now in Washington’s court. @wfwitness
01:28
U.S. Press Secretary Leavitt says that the U.S. has achieved its goals for Operation Epic Fury. "President Trump stated this would be a four to six week military operation to dismantle the military threat posed by the radical Islamic Iranian regime, thanks to the unbelievable capabilities of America's war fighters, the United States has achieved and exceeded those core military objectives." @wfwitness
01:28
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel has achieved enormous, previously unimaginable gains. Iran is weaker than ever and Israel stronger than ever. He stated that Iran has committed to opening the Strait of Hormuz after dropping other conditions. Netanyahu said if Israel had not launched operations, Iran would have thousands of missiles to destroy Israel. Israel crushed Iran’s missile production capability; Iran is no longer producing new missiles. Enriched uranium will all leave Iran, either through agreement or renewed fighting, he added. The ceasefire does not apply to Hezbollah, which suffered its heaviest blow since the beeper operation. Israel is ready to return to fighting at any moment. . @wfwitness
01:22
Israel almost killed the Belgian Foreign Minister, who came to Lebanon to negotiate a ceasefire in the region. This was reported by the minister himself, Maxime Prevot. According to him, Israeli missiles struck "hundreds of meters" away from the negotiation site.
01:12
Air sorties reported over Ahwaz.
01:11
Air defence activity reported in Bandar Abbas.
00:56
Hezbollah accused Israel of committing a series of "mobile massacres" against innocent civilians in southern Beirut, central Beirut, Sidon, the south and the Bekaa, with dozens of strikes killing and wounding hundreds of children, women and elderly people. The group said the attacks represent xwar crimes and genocide," targeting crowded civilian areas and markets at peak hours. Hezbollah described the aggression as a desperate attempt after the enemy’s failure to break the Lebanese people, and vowed that the "blood of the martyrs" will not be in vain, reaffirming its right to resist the "occupation" and "respond to the aggression." @wfwitness
00:53
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that if "Israeli aggression" against Lebanon is not stopped immediately, it will give a regretful response to the wicked aggressors in the region. The statement, issued under Operation Truthful Promise 4, accused Israel of starting a "savage massacre" in Beirut hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached. The IRGC also warned the United States, calling it “perfidious”, and said it will act according to its duty. “Victory from Allah and a near triumph,” it added. @wfwitness
00:49
Renewed air defence activity in Tehran, Per SNN
00:49
Italy has accusesed the IDF of firing at a UN convoy vehicle in southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
00:46
Lebanese Ministry of Health: The airstrikes on the capital and other areas have resulted in 112 martyrs and 837 injured, according to an updated preliminary toll @wfwitness
00:45
IRIB: A senior Iranian security official said that at any moment Iran may fully rise to defend itself, and that the possibility of a return to war exists. @wfwitness
00:38
Multiple Journalists and media figures have been killed today following the Israeli agression in Lebanon. @wfwitness
00:38
Mehr Confirms: Airstrikes targeting Parts of Tehran.
00:37
The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Majid Moosavi said that an attack on Hezbollah is an attack on Iran, and that the battlefield is preparing a heavy response to the Israeli "regime’s brutal crimes." “My dear people, the real fuel for the missiles is your united presence in the streets,” he added. @wfwitness
00:35
Lebanese Health Ministry reports the death toll from Israeli attacks Wednesday has risen to 112. @wfwitness
00:33
Renewed explosions in Karaj, Iran
00:29
Israeli PM Netanyahu will deliver a statement to the media at 8:15pm local time, roughly 45 minutes from now. @wfwitness
00:29
— Air defense activity in Tehran now.
00:26
Iranian state-media reports air defense activity near Tehran. @wfwitness
00:25
Bahrain has reopened its airspace. @wfwitness
00:15
U.S. President Trump rejected circulating lists and agreements in the media concerning the ceasefire agreement with Iran. He affirmed that the only points of concern for the U.S. during ceasefire negotiations are being discussed behind closed doors. @wfwitness
00:15
Explosions heard in Tehran province and Karaj, Iran
00:09
Residents of Talet el Khayat scramble over rubble in search of survivors of an Israeli airstrike on a building. @wfwitness
00:08
Israeli spokesman Avichay Adrae released a statement to the Lebanese people: You people of Lebanon, people of culture, civilization, and love of life. We have spoken about the ancient past and the deep historical ties between our two peoples, and today, in the midst of these difficult times, let us look together toward the horizon, what Lebanon do you want What brings the Lebanese and the Israeli together is far greater than what terrorism tries to portray. We are two peoples who revere knowledge, innovation, and leadership Look at what Israeli minds have offered the world in terms of innovations and inventions that serve all of humanity. In contrast, we see the creative Lebanese mind astonishing the world in the diaspora, excelling in medicine, arts, and sciences. The Lebanese, just like the Israeli, accepts nothing less than the top and breathes only freedom and creativity We and you love life, we cherish family, and we believe the mind is our most valuable asset. Do not let the axis of bankruptcy and terrorism divide us or mortgage your children’s future to agendas foreign to the spirit of Lebanon Our war today is not against you, nor against the Lebanon of the cedars that we respect. Our battle is against the hordes of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and its mercenaries in Hezbollah Lebanon deserves life, and you deserve a future worthy of you @wfwitness
00:06
Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service accused the European Union of secretly exploring the creation of its own nuclear weapons capability. leadership is purportedly working under strict secrecy to develop a nuclear-industrial base, while publicly maintaining reliance on the U.S. nuclear umbrella. The agency claimed that coordination between the UK and France on nuclear doctrine could evolve into a broader pan-European deterrence framework, potentially involving financial and technical contributions from non-nuclear EU member states. The SVR called on the United States and other countries to act to prevent what it described as a move that could trigger a new global nuclear arms race. @wfwitness
00:02
Additonal footage of the targeted building in Talet el Khayat, Verdun. @wfwitness
00:01
The building targeted by an Israeli airstrike in Talet el Khayat. @wfwitness
23:58
Reuters: A Lebanese Health Ministry spokesperson reports that Israeli airstrikes killed 89 people and wounded 700 this Wednesday. @wfwitness
23:54
Smoke over Beirut from an Israeli airstrike. @wfwitness
23:52
Footage from the Israeli airstrike on Verdun, Talley il Khayat. @wfwitness
23:51
An airstrike targeted Talet il Khayat in Beirut. @wfwitness
23:49
Initial reports of 3 explosions heard in Beirut, Lebanon. @wfwitness
23:26
WSJ : Iran has told regional mediators that its participation in talks with the U.S. in Islamabad is conditional on a ceasefire in Lebanon, warning it might reverse its decision to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran continue. Mediators are racing to firm up details for a potential Friday meeting. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for restraint after reported ceasefire violations. @wfwitness
23:21
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun and prime minister Nawaf Salam attack Israel for doing what they should have done: acting against Hezbollah. After thousands of strikes on Israel from Lebanese territory, they do not apologise but instead make demands. “They did not disarm Hezbollah. They did not and are not preventing Hezbollah from firing at Israel. They lied when they claimed they had demilitarised the area up to the Litani River. Now we have to do it in their place.” Hezbollah ministers still serve in Lebanon’s government, and the Iranian ambassador remains in Beirut, openly defying Lebanese decisions. “It is time to start acting against Hezbollah – in deeds, not words. And if you cannot do it – at least do not stand in our way.” @wfwitness
23:09
NYT : A White House official said that the 10‑point peace plan Iran publicly released differs from the plan U.S. President Trump described as a “workable basis on which to negotiate”. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt is expected to clarify the differences at a 1pm briefing. @wfwitness
23:09
Israeli fire belt in the city of Tyre, Southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
23:06
Additional footage captures a Lebanese mother resorting to Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ during an Israeli airstrike on the Cola area of Beirut. @wfwitness
23:04
CCTV footage captures panic within a small resturant the moment an Israeli airstrike targeted Corniche al Mazraa area in Beirut. @wfwitness
23:03
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told Belgium’s foreign minister Maxime Prévot that Lebanon welcomes any European and Belgian support to stop the war on the country. He said Lebanon is committed to the negotiating initiative it announced, but Israel continues its aggression and refuses to respond. Aoun also reaffirmed Lebanon’s commitment to the exclusivity of weapons and to extending state authority over all its territory. @wfwitness
22:59
The number of injuries from the Israeli airstrikes over Lebanon has risen to 722 people. @wfwitness
22:58
Israeli Channel 12: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement with Iran. @wfwitness
22:57
The head of Israel’s Democratic Party, former major general Yair Golan, said Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is dangerous to Israel’s security and has failed to achieve any of the strategic goals he declared. Golan argued that the nuclear threat has not been removed, the ballistic threat remains, and the new "Iranian regime" is more extreme and determined. He accused Netanyahu of a crime against Israel’s security, stating that Israel has been excluded from decision‑making and that Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran have learned they can strike Israel and then close a deal with the U.S. president. @wfwitness
22:56
Axios : Behind‑the‑scenes diplomacy led to the two‑week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. On Monday, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei instructed his negotiators for the first time since the war began to move toward a deal. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff initially called Iran’s 10‑point counter‑proposal “a disaster”, but Pakistani mediators shuttled drafts between him and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Khamenei, communicating via runners due to assassination threats, gave final approval on Tuesday. U.S. President Trump spoke to Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu and Pakistan’s army chief before announcing the truce. @wfwitness
22:49
PBS: U.S. President Trump said Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire deal with Iran because of Hezbollah. "They were not included in the deal. That’ll get taken care of too. It’s alright.” He described the conflict with Hezbollah as “a separate skirmish.” When asked about his Truth Social post threatening to wipe out a civilisation, Trump hung up. @wfwitness
22:46
Spokesperson for the National Security Committee of Iran's Parliament Ebrahim Rezaei said Trump’s claim of zero uranium enrichment is an attack. He argued that Israeli strikes on Lebanon and the attack on the Lavan refinery provide sufficient grounds to cancel the planned talks in Islamabad. “Cancel negotiations with the defeated devil so they know we are not in a weak position,” he said. @wfwitness
22:43
New York Post: U.S. President Trump stated that he expects in‑person peace talks with Iran to happen in Pakistan “very soon”. However, U.S. Vice President JD Vance may not attend due to security concerns. “We’ll have Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, JD – maybe JD, I don’t know. There’s a question of safety, security,” Trump said. He added that the talks will take place “very soon, actually – it’s going to take place very soon.” @wfwitness
22:41
Footage showcasing the Israeli airstrikes from Beirut airport runways. @wfwitness
22:39
Fars News: Navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has been halted and the strait has been closed following the strikes on Lebanon. @wfwitness
22:38
One rocket was launched into the Western Galilee and fell in the area open
22:28
A senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera that Tehran will punish the "Zionist regime" for its crimes in Lebanon and its violation of ceasefire conditions. The official stated that the ceasefire was meant to cover the entire region, but Israel is known for breaking its promises, and only bullets will stop it. @wfwitness
22:26
Tasnim: An Iranian source has warned that Tehran may withdraw from the two-week ceasefire agreement if Israel continues strikes on Lebanon. Iran considers recent Israeli actions in Lebanon a violation of the ceasefire framework, which it claims was meant to apply across all fronts, including Lebanon. They added that if the United States fails to restrain Israel, Iran could take action itself, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire despite ongoing diplomatic efforts. @wfwitness
22:23
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said ceasefire violations have been reported at a few places across the conflict zone, undermining the spirit of the peace process. He urged all parties to exercise restraint and respect the two‑week ceasefire as agreed, so that diplomacy can take the lead toward a peaceful settlement. @wfwitness
22:22
Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Ain Saadeh, Metn Area of Mount Lebanon. This town was previously targeted and claimed the life of a Lebanese forces member just a few days back. @wfwitness
22:19
British Prime Minister Starmer welcomed welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. He promised to work alongside international partners to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. @wfwitness
22:15
rockets from Hezbollah
22:14
Sirens in the Western Galilee
22:14
Red alert sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
22:13
Reuters : Iran’s Revolutionary Guards deterred Kurdish forces from joining the war against Tehran through military strikes in neighbouring Iraq and threats against Kurds on both sides of the border. Mixed signals from Washington and Jerusalem left Kurdish fighters confused about their role. U.S. President Trump initially called a potential Kurdish ground invasion “wonderful” but ruled it out days later. Iran and its allies launched at least 388 missiles and drones at Iraq’s Kurdish region, while US‑Israeli strikes hit Kurdish areas of Iran. Iraqi Kurdish forces withdrew from the border under Iranian threats. Inside Iran, the IRGC sent text messages warning Kurds against cooperating with “mercenaries”, deployed scanner vehicles to detect satellite connections, and conducted house raids. "The Iranians knew where our bases were. They have informants tracking our movements," exiled Iranian Kurdish commander Karim Parwizi said. Iranian Kurdish commanders said no clear plan ever emerged from the US or Israel, and without an internal uprising inside Iran, an invasion was too risky. “If there’s an agreement between the US and Iran, we’re still going to be killed and executed,” one commander said. @wfwitness
22:08
Footage showcases the damage in Barbour Beirut following the Israeli attack on the district. @wfwitness
22:04
WaPo: The Trump administration is expected to reduce its funding request for the war in Iran. The request to Congress is likely to be between $80 billion and $100 billion, which is less than half of the original proposal. U.S. officials report this decision comes ahead of a potentially contentious fight over the request in Congress, according to U.S. @wfwitness
21:55
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi held a phone call with Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir today. Araghchi praised Pakistan’s “constructive and responsible” role in efforts to end the war and promote regional peace and stability, with both stressing the need for continued coordination on these efforts. They also discussed reported ceasefire violations in Iran and Lebanon, which Iranian officials attributed to Israel. @wfwitness
21:50
Saudi Arabia announced it had intercepted nine drones in the past few hours. @wfwitness
21:45
Fars News Agency: The IRGC shot down an Hermes 900 drone in the skies of Lar, Fars province. The military warned that any aircraft entering Iranian airspace, even without conducting military operations, will be considered a ceasefire violation and met with a decisive response. @wfwitness
21:43
Reports suggesting a drone strike targeting a car in the city of Tyre @wfwitness
21:42
UN Secretary General spokesperson Farhan Haq confirmed that the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Jean Arnault, has arrived in Iran. He visited the embattled country as part of a regional diplomatic mission aimed at supporting efforts to reach a comprehensive and lasting resolution to the conflict. Acting on the Secretary-General’s instructions, Arsenault is engaging with Iranian officials to hear their views on the path forward and to reinforce the UN’s commitment to facilitating a peaceful settlement. @wfwitness
21:41
Fars News Agency: A security‑military source said Iran is finalising plans for a deterrent operation against Israeli military positions in Israel in response to Israel’s continued violations of the temporary ceasefire, including an attack on Beirut. Tehran believes either the U.S. cannot control Netanyahu or CENTCOM has given Israel freedom of action. @wfwitness
21:37
The IDF announced that it was a false identification and nothing was launched.
21:29
Israeli Army Radio: A Hezbollah drone was launched toward the Kiryat Shmona area a short while ago. Sirens were activated due to interception attempts, with concerns over falling debris from the interception. @wfwitness
21:27
One interception rest in open area
21:26
Alerts in Kiryat Shmona For the first time since the ceasefire came into effect
21:25
The airstrike targeted the vicinity of the Arts, Sciences, and Technology University In cola, Beirut. @wfwitness
21:24
Footage showcases the moment the Israeli assault on the Lebanese capital took place without a warning. @wfwitness
21:23
The head of the Beirut Order of Physicians, Elias Shallala, called on all doctors, each within their specialty, to head to hospitals to provide assistance following the large number of injuries caused by the Israeli aggression and to fulfill their medical and humanitarian duty. @wfwitness
21:19
Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff said it will intelligently manage and control the Strait of Hormuz with initiative. All movements of "American and Zionist enemies" are being monitored, and any new mistake will be met with a more destructive and deadly response. Iran reiterated that it poses no threat to regional countries and urged Muslim nations to cooperate in expelling the U.S. military, which it called the main source of insecurity in the region. @wfwitness
21:18
IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee alleged that Hezbollah has begun leaving its Shiite strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs and is repositioning toward northern Beirut and mixed areas of the city. The IDF said the group realised its "bastion" was no longer safe after Israeli operations, and warned Lebanese residents not to allow Hezbollah to bring destruction to new areas. “Hezbollah elements, there is no safe place for you. The IDF will continue to pursue you and operate against you with great force wherever you are.” @wfwitness
21:15
The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on Arbasalim Square, southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
21:14
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said a surprise strike hit hundreds of alleged Hezbollah members in alleged command centres across Lebanon, calling it the largest concentrated blow since the beeper operation. He warned Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem that “his personal turn will come” and that Israel has separated the Iranian and Lebanese fronts. @wfwitness
21:12
Al Jazeera correspondent in Beirut: Fears that this strike on Lebanon could be a prelude to a larger operation against Lebanon @wfwitness
21:12
Israeli drone activity have been detected in Beirut and its suburbs. @wfwitness
21:10
An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle oh the highway of Khaldeh close to Al forno patisserie. @wfwitness
21:06
Kan: Contrary to reports in one of the channels, Hezbollah Secretary‑General Naim Qassem was not a target for elimination in the strikes in Lebanon, Israeli officials clarified. @wfwitness
20:59
U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth said coordination with Gulf allies, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, will continue. On control of Iranian airspace, he pointed to the seven‑hour daytime and nighttime rescue operations as evidence, stating that Iran has no network capable of defending its skies, as it has been “dismantled, degraded, and destroyed.” Kurdistan 24 correspondent: "Mr. Kurd or Rahim Rashidi from Kurdistan. I am a representative of Kurdistan TV and Kurdistan 24 for today. I have two questions. Mr. Secretary, will your forces stay in the region and continue to defend and protect your allies and take responsibility for their security? The second question is, as you mentioned many times, that you have full control of Iranian airspace. Do you still have this control or not?" Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: "Well, thank you for the question. The chairman mentioned the UAE and Bahrain and Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, who have fought shoulder to shoulder with us, especially in defense of our facilities, of our people, and of their facilities and we appreciate that so that coordination, of course, will continue and then when it comes to the skies over Iran, I would just, again, I would point to Exhibit A and Exhibit B, seven hours in the day, seven hours at night. If any foreign adversary attempted to do the same over our soil, they would have no ability to do so. Will they have a system here or there Maybe. Do they have a network, a system that's capable of defending their skies? No, they don't. As the chairman laid out, that's been dismantled, degraded, and destroyed. So it's a slight distinction, but an important one." @wfwitness
20:51
IRIB: The first vessel since the ceasefire began has transited through the Strait of Hormuz with permission from the IRGC Navy. @wfwitness
20:51
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. would forcefully take Iran's enriched uranium if it does not relinquish it. "Again, on the uranium, we're watching it. We know what they have, and they will give it up. And we'll get it, and we'll take it. If we have to, we we can do it in any any means necessary." @wfwitness
20:48
The Israeli military has launched a new operation in Lebanon named “Eternal Darkness”, opening with a wave of strikes on 100 alleged "Hezbollah command and control targets" across Beirut, the Bekaa and southern Lebanon within ten minutes. Approximately 160 munitions were used by 50 Israeli fighter jets. The IDF said the operation aims to deliver a blow that will significantly impair Hezbollah’s functioning. IDF Chief of Staff Zamir vowed: “We will continue to strike Hezbollah without pause.” @wfwitness
20:43
U.S. President Trump told ABC that the U.S. is thinking of setting up a joint fund with Iran to collect tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. “It’s a way of securing it – also securing it from lots of other people,” he said, calling it “a beautiful thing.” @wfwitness
20:40
Israeli Channel 12: Among the targets struck in Lebanon was the emergency headquarters of Hezbollah’s secretary‑general. There is concern that he may not have been present at the time of the attack. @wfwitness
20:39
FT : Saudi Arabia’s east‑west oil pipeline, which carries crude from the Gulf to the Red Sea, has been hit by a drone attack at a pumping station. The attack occurred hours after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire. Damage is being assessed. Saudi Aramco declined to comment. @wfwitness
20:36
Al-Maydeen: In the Bekaa valley, at least 10 were killed and dozens wounded in Shmistar, where a funeral procession was also struck. Three girls were killed in Adloun, six killed in Sidon, and west Beirut neighbourhoods including Borj Abi Haidar, Manara, Ain al‑Tineh, Barbour and Corniche al‑Mazraa were attacked. @wfwitness
20:34
The head of the Lebanese Red Cross said more than 300 people have been killed or wounded in Beirut and the southern suburbs. @wfwitness
20:33
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Iran's strikes after the ceasefire announcement: "Iran would be wise to find a way to get the carrier pigeon to their troops out in remote locations to know not to shoot, not to shoot any longer, one way attacks or missiles because this is takes time sometimes for ceasefires to take hold." @wfwitness
20:33
Lebanon’s Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine told Reuters that hospitals in the country are overwhelmed with casualties due to Israeli airstrikes. @wfwitness
20:32
The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on Hay al-Laja. @wfwitness
20:32
FT : Iran will demand tolls in cryptocurrency for laden oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the two‑week ceasefire, a spokesperson for the state‑backed Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union said. Each tanker must email cargo details, after which Iran will set a toll of $1 per barrel to be paid in Bitcoin within a few seconds to avoid sanctions. Empty tankers may pass freely. A radio broadcast warned vessels that any attempt to transit without permission “will be destroyed”. @wfwitness
20:31
A US Air Force Globemaster III is currently en route, likely bound for Maiduguri after transiting through several US Air Force bases in the United States before arriving at the WALN hub in Ghana. The aircraft is presumed to be transporting equipment in support of roughly 200 US troops who have been operating in the region since mid-February (likely drones or other ISR equipment). Such flights are routine and form a regular part of the ongoing US operations in the area. @wfwitness
20:30
Aftermath of one of the IAF's strikes on Beirut’s Ain al-Mreisseh district. @wfwitness
20:29
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on enforcing the ceasefire: "We're not going anywhere. We're gonna make sure Iran complies with this ceasefire. And then ultimately comes to the table and makes a deal." @wfwitness
20:27
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on the point of view of being an Iranian commander: "It is and we know this, incredibly frustrating right now to be a lower level Iranian commander trying to fight your fight, as the secretary said, the Iranian Navy now is mostly at the bottom of the Arabian Gulf, and we assess we've sunk more than 90% of their regular fleet, including all of the major surface combatants as the secretary said, 150 ships are at the bottom of the ocean, and half of..." @wfwitness
20:26
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on the US military targeting Iranian command centres: "All of these systems are gone. We've devastated Iran's command and control and logistical networks destroying more than 2,000 command and control nodes and degrading their ability" @wfwitness
20:26
First responders have arrived at the scene of the Israeli airstrike and in Al Mazraa Corniche to search through the rubble for anyone potentially trapped under it. @wfwitness
20:25
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on the US military targeting Iranian air defense systems: "CENTCOM forces destroyed approximately percent of Iran's air defense systems striking more than 1,500 air defense targets." @wfwitness
20:25
The IDF denies any involvement in the reported strikes targeting an oil refinery on Iran's Lavan Island this morning.
20:24
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on the US military capabilities: "The joint force flew more than 10,000 missions including 62 bomber missions, 18 of which flew round trip from The United States to deliver military ordnance on bombs on military targets." @wfwitness
20:23
Residents of Al-Rahab walk through rubble filled streets after an Israeli airstrike on the area. @wfwitness
20:22
IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, said at the start of the IDF strikes: “We will continue to strike the Hezbollah terrorist organisation and will exhaust every opportunity – we will not compromise on the security of the northern residents. We will continue to attack without pause.” @wfwitness
20:21
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on the amount of targets struck in Iran: "And perhaps most importantly, we've destroyed Iran's defense industrial base. Their ability to reconstitute those capabilities for years to come. We attacked along with our partners approximately 90% of their weapons factories," @wfwitness
20:21
The Lebanese Red Cross: The number of martyrs and wounded is extremely high @wfwitness
20:21
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on the amount of targets struck in Iran: "The United States Joint forces struck more than 13,000 targets, including in that 13,000 more than 4,000 dynamic targets that popped up on the battlefield and were immediately addressed." @wfwitness
20:20
Additional footage of the skyline of Beirut crowded with smoke columns from Israeli airstrikes. @wfwitness
20:19
U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine on agencies who have took part in the conflict with Iran: "I wanna thank the other combat commands who have thus far contributed along the way to US Central Command, this includes TRANSCOM, STRATCOM, SPACECOM, SOCOM, and CYBERCOM, all of whom poured all in in support of CENTCOM's efforts." @wfwitness
20:18
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the accomplishments of the US military during the conflict against Iran: "President Trump did it. Operation Epic Fury. Less than six weeks, clear mission, decisive action, overwhelming firepower, America first, a historic battlefield victory." @wfwitness
20:17
Aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on Jwaya, Tyre region.
20:16
Footage from the American University of Beirut. @wfwitness
20:15
Senior Hezbollah-aligned cleric Sheikh Sadiq al-Nablusi was killed in one of the airstrikes across Lebanon, specifically in Sidon, Lebanon. @wfwitness
20:13
A building in Aramoun was struck by an Israeli airstrike.
20:12
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Iran and possession of nuclear material: "Under the terms any nuclear material they should not have will be removed." @wfwitness
20:11
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on targets eliminated in Iran: "The armed forces general staff commander, dead. The intelligence minister, dead. The IRGC navy commander, no longer here. The IRGC intel chief, dead." @wfwitness
20:10
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on striking Iranian production sites last night: "...with most significantly in last night's wave of more than 800 strikes we finished completely destroying Iran's defense industrial base." @wfwitness
20:07
Footage of the aftermath of an IAF strike on a cemetery in Shmustar, southern Lebanon. @wfwitness
20:05
LBCI: Red Cross Secretary-General George Katani proclaims that there there are many injuries and many martyrs, and the situation is difficult, amidst the aftermath of the IAF strikes on Lebanon. @wfwitness
20:02
An Israeli airstrike targeted Ain Tineh, reportedly near Amal Movement Leader and Lebanese Parliament Speaker Berri’s residence.
19:57
List of places hit by strikes by the IAF in the 10 minute raid include: Beirut & Southern Suburbs: Beir Hassan - Al-Rahab Al-Salam District Al-Manara (Apartment) Ain Al-Marisa Corniche Al-Zarqa Masyta Al-Bustan (Apartment) Al-Shouf Armon (Al-Bayadar) Kifoun Ain Al-Tina (Apartment) Bishamon Al-Madarasa Southern Lebanon: Bint Jbeil Kafr Sira Al-Kafour Harouf Jbaa Ain Qana Zbedin Al-Sharqiyah Al-Dawir Kafr Jouz Kafr Rumman Jbeishit Haboush Jbaa Al-Qasibah Sayr Al-Gharbiya Hara Sidon Al-Serfend Deir Al-Zahrani Tyre Kharbate Salm Ansar Al-Qanoun Al-Nahr Baalbek and the Bekaa: Douris Shamtsar Hermel Al-Kark Tartar Plain @wfwitness
19:55
Residents of Beirut record the skyline of the city filled with smoke columns from Israeli airstrikes.
19:50
Footage from the IAF strikes
19:49
Footage of the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on Maroun Misk, Maroun Misk. @wfwitness
19:48
WSJ : The Iranian navy told ships anchored near the Strait of Hormuz that they still require Iran’s permission to cross, warning that any vessel trying to transit without permission “will be destroyed”. The message was broadcast hours after U.S. President Trump agreed to a two‑week ceasefire with Iran, conditional on the strait being reopened “completely, immediately and safely”. Most ships remain stationary. @wfwitness
19:46
Footage from the IDF airstrikes
19:45
Image from Qraïtem Beirut. @wfwitness
19:43
Footage
19:43
Additional footage from Beirut, Dahieh, Cola area, Aramoun. @wfwitness
19:42
Urgent blood donations are being requested around Lebanon following the strikes by the IAF. @wfwitness
19:41
More footage of the aftermath of the strikes in several areas of Beirut, Lebanon. @wfwitness
19:39
Another angle of the aftermath of the strikes on Beirut, Lebanon. @wfwitness
19:36
Another angle of the strikes' aftermath on Beirut, Lebanon. @wfwitness
19:34
U.S. President Trump announced that any country supplying military weapons to Iran will face a 50% tariff on all goods sold to the United States, effective immediately, with no exclusions or exemptions. @wfwitness
19:33
Israeli airstrike also targeted Verdun, Beirut. @wfwitness
19:29
The Israeli military stated that they have completed the largest strike in Lebanon since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, hitting approximately 100 Hezbollah command centres and military infrastructure across Beirut, the Bekaa and southern Lebanon within ten minutes. Targets included intelligence headquarters, fire and naval arrays, Radwan Force assets, and the aerial unit 127. @wfwitness
19:28
Footage from Dahieh and Beirut and Sidon. @wfwitness
Another angle of the airstrikes in Beirut, Lebanon. @wfwitness
19:25
U.S. President Trump announced that the United States will work closely with Iran, which he said has undergone a “very productive Regime Change”. He stated there will be no enrichment of uranium and that the US, working with Iran, will dig up and remove all deeply buried nuclear material under satellite surveillance. Trump added that tariff and sanctions relief are being discussed, and that many of the 15 points have already been agreed to. @wfwitness
19:23
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that more than 25 strategic targets of the "US‑Israeli enemy were struck" overnight in the 100th wave of Operation Truthful Promise 4. @wfwitness
19:22
Immediate aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes.
18:27
- "Iranian attacks targeted the UAE and Kuwait with missiles and drones after oil facilities on Siri Island were targeted," - IRIB, Iran's state-run media.
16:18
- Russian Geran-2/3 drones struck oil storage tanks in the town of Merefa, Kharkiv region, overnight.
15:23
- The IDF Northern Command has notified local authorities that Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire.
12:24
Trump: A great day for world peace! Iran wants this to happen, they've had enough! and so has everyone! The United States will help ease the traffic congestion in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be many positive actions! A lot of money will be made. Iran can start the reconstruction process. We will load all kinds of supplies, and we will stay 'in the neighborhood' to make sure everything goes well. I'm confident that it will go well. Just as we are seeing in the United States, this could be a golden era for the Middle East!!!
08:07
— Reports of wide sirens across the Gulf States and Israel.
08:01
Missile launches are seen in several different regions of Iran.
07:49
Intercepted. IRGC Aerospace Force units are still launching missiles and drones. It will take time for ceasefire orders to reach the lower ranks.
03:19
The Spanish Embassy in Qatar has urged Spanish citizens to stockpile food, water, and medication. @wfwitness
03:17
Moment of the interception
03:14
Yea it was shot down at low altitude, apologies
03:13
Checking if it was shot down at low altitude
03:12
Footage of the direct impact
03:11
An Iranian official told Reuters that exchanges of messages with the U.S. via mediators are still ongoing. @wfwitness
03:10
Footage of the impact
03:10
Footage of the missile
03:09
Impact in the Negev
03:08
Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf on Tehran Synagogue damaged by Israeli strike: The Rafi-nia Synagogue in Tehran served as a house of worship for Iranian Jews for many decades. It was destroyed today in an attack carried out by the Israeli criminals. Zionism –a supremacist ideology– seeks to eradicate authentic religiosity that opposes its genocidal agenda. @wfwitness
03:04
Red alert sirens are sounding near Ofakim, Rahat, and other surrounding areas in Southern Israel and the West Bank: • Center Negev • Gaza Envelope • South Negev • West Negev • Yehuda @wfwitness
02:58
Initial reports of a launch detected from Iran targeting the Negev. @wfwitness
02:58
Early warning alerts are in effect near Dimona, Netivot, and other surrounding areas in Southern Israel and the West Bank: • Arava • Center Negev • Dead Sea • Gaza Envelope • South Negev • West Negev • Yehuda @wfwitness
02:55
Person hospitalized in shooting involving ICE agents in Stanislaus County, California, authorities said. Circumstances are currently unclear. @wfwitness
02:52
Tasnim News Agency: An informed Iranian military source has warned that if U.S. President Trump makes a mistake, Saudi Aramco facilities, the Yanbu oil complex and the Fujairah pipeline will be added to Iran’s target list. The source added that Trump does not realise that acting on his threats would lead to oil prices of $200 per barrel in the coming days. @wfwitness
02:50
UNIFIL condemned the Israel Defense Forces briefly detaining a UN peacekeeper after blocking a logistics convoy in southern Lebanon earlier today, before releasing the individual within an hour following direct intervention by senior mission officials. The UN mission described the detention as a blatant violation of international law and said any interference with peacekeepers’ duties also breaches UN Security Council Resolution 1701. UNIFIL called on all parties to fully respect the protected status of UN personnel and to avoid any actions that restrict their freedom of movement. @wfwitness
02:45
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres is “deeply troubled” by statements suggesting that an entire civilisation may bear the consequences of political and military decisions, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. Without naming U.S. President Trump, the Dujarric added: “There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society’s infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations.” @wfwitness
02:43
WaPo : American journalist Shelly Kittleson was freed in a prisoner swap with Iraq, after being kidnapped last week by Kataib Hezbollah. A senior militia official said the group acted “in appreciation of the national positions of the outgoing prime minister,” while an Iraqi security official confirmed that several Kataib Hezbollah members accused of targeting U.S. interests in Iraq and the Gulf would be released in exchange. @wfwitness
02:40
Bahrain’s foreign minister Abdullatif bin Rashid, serving as the rotating president of the UN Security Council, said Iran has no right to close the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, calling it a violation of international law. He warned that if the council does not act, similar straits worldwide could be blocked. @wfwitness
02:39
Pope Leo said threats against all people of Iran are “unacceptable” and that many people have called the war “unjust.” He urged the world to consider civilian victims, including children, and said attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law. @wfwitness
02:36
Russian Urals oil has risen to its highest level in 13 years amid the escalation of the conflict in Iran, reports Bloomberg. According to Argus Media, the price of Urals at the port of Primorsk reached $116.05 per barrel, and in Novorossiysk - $114.45. This is almost twice higher than the price of $59 per barrel, which was included in Russia's federal budget for 2026. Amid the growing tensions around Iran, other types of oil are also rising in price. According to Bloomberg, a barrel of West Texas with delivery in May rose to $116.50, and Brent North Sea to $111. The agency notes that the growth of oil revenues is easing the financial pressure on the Kremlin amid the ongoing war against Ukraine.
02:35
The Washington Post, citing a US official: Secretary of War Hegseth is not telling the truth to the president, and therefore Trump is repeating misleading information.
02:34
Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi in a statement addressed to Iran’s armed forces called on the military to break its silence and act against the Islamic Republic and the IRGC, accusing them of "slaughtering tens of thousands of Iranians" and allegedly allowing foreign‑backed militias to operate inside the country. He urged the army to remember its national duty and defend Iran, and asked the Iranian people to demand that the military fulfil its role to save the nation. @wfwitness
02:29
The Israeli military said it struck a senior commander at Iran’s Khatam al‑Anbiya headquarters. Results are under review. A nearby synagogue was damaged; the IDF expressed regret for the collateral damage but stressed the target was a senior military commander. @wfwitness
02:20
AP : A UN official said initial findings show that on 29 March, a projectile fired from an Israeli tank killed an Indonesian peacekeeper. The statement noted that UNIFIL had provided the IDF with coordinates of all its positions on 6 and 22 March to mitigate risks. Separately, a roadside improvised explosive device, most likely placed by Hezbollah, killed two other Indonesian peacekeepers on 30 March. The UN stressed these are preliminary findings and that full investigations continue. @wfwitness
02:19
- One last comment on this: by the same IDF standards , most Israeli and US airstrikes on mountainous areas and deserts in Iran can be considered " Open Areas ." @IntelSlava
02:18
The King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain has been closed again due to missile attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s oil‑rich Eastern Region. The causeway had reopened earlier in the day. With Bahrain’s only civilian airport closed because of Iranian attacks, the 15‑mile causeway is now the only way off the island, home to some 1.6 million people. @wfwitness
02:13
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior has announced a curfew from midnight Tuesday to 6am Wednesday. Citizens and residents are urged to stay at home and only go out for extreme necessity. @wfwitness
02:12
- Just this month (April 2026), missiles hit the Neot Hovav Industrial Zone. While the IDF reported they hit " open areas " within the park, shrapnel and shockwaves still damaged factories. - So Military Censorship is Truly Exist.
02:08
The Israeli Air said it targeted Iran’s "most central site" for the production of sonar and underwater detection systems, located in Shiraz. The facility, which belonged to Iran’s defence ministry, was allegedly used for planning, research, development and production of sonar systems to detect submarines, vessels, divers and underwater missiles. The strike significantly damaged Iran’s maritime detection and defence capabilities. In a separate strike, the IDF said hit a site in Karaj used to allegedly manufacture naval cruise missiles and air defence systems. @wfwitness
02:06
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior is asking citizens to stay at home and not go out from midnight local time to 6 a.m. as a "precautionary measure".
02:05
Hezbollah has released footage showing the targeting of an IDF Namer armored personnel carrier (APC) in the municipality of Ainata, southern Lebanon, using an FPV drone, possibly equipped with a PG-7V(L) high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead.
02:03
- We all remember the second Iranian attack on Israel on October 1. According to the majority of Israeli media, the missiles fell on open areas, and even in the footages, they appeared to hit open spaces. However, later satellite imagery revealed that they were targeted at Nevatim Airbase. @IntelSlava
02:02
Additional footage of the impact in an open area.
02:00
The WarFront Witness team is on high alert as Trump's deadline comes near. The potential bombing of the Iranian energy and transport infrastructure by the United States and Israeli air forces would symbolize the complete failure of the deterrence through strength. The destruction of Iranian critical infrastructure can greater an humanitarian disaster far beyond what we can imagine. We are talking about the stranggling of a whole country if not region. A collapse of the Iranian society will neither end the war nor lift the Hormuz blockade. @wfwitness
01:58
- We cannot confidently believe that these are all open areas. We know Israel has many censored and classified bases there in the deserts and mountains. Who knows? It may target them, but military censorship does not allow us to have clearance. @IntelSlava
01:55
Footage of the missile impacting in a open area
01:54
- Fall in an open area.
01:52
Iranian ballistic missile reportedly impacted an open area.
01:51
Footage of the Iranian missile enroute to impact the Negev.
01:48
Footage captures an Iranian ballistic missile flying over Dimona in southern Israel.
01:45
“At the White House being Bastard isn't an insult —it's a qualification standard."
01:45
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force has released footage showing the launch of Kheibar Shekan, Ghadr and Emad medium-range ballistic missiles (MRBMs) toward regional targets.
01:43
Possible impact in the Negev
01:39
There is a heavy deployment of riot police in front of the Kuwaiti embassy in Basra province, southern Iraq, in anticipation of large demonstrations protesting against Kuwaiti bombings of civilian homes.
01:39
Red alert sirens are sounding near Kiryat Shmona, Dimona, and other surrounding areas in Northern and Southern Israel: • Center Negev • Confrontation Line • Gaza Envelope • South Negev @wfwitness
01:38
Increasing demands from Congress members to remove Trump Robert Garcia, Congress member: Donald Trump has lost his mind, and his threats to destroy the Iranian people must be taken seriously. He is out of control, and the cabinet and his associates must be loyal to the Constitution and invoke the 25th Amendment; he must be removed.
01:35
WaPo : U.S. officials say Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s portrayal of the war in Iran is overly optimistic and risks misleading U.S. President Trump. Concerns include his repeated claims of “complete control of Iranian skies” and that Iran has “no air defences”, despite Iran shooting down an F‑15E with a shoulder‑fired missile – a hit Trump himself called “lucky”. Intelligence assessments indicate more than half of Iran’s missile launchers remain intact and thousands of drones are still available, contradicting Hegseth’s assertions. Officials worry Hegseth is not speaking truth to the president, leaving Trump to repeat misleading information. @wfwitness
01:34
Axios: Negotiations between the United States and Iran have shown limited signs of progress ahead of President Donald Trump’s Tuesday night deadline, but officials say a breakthrough remains unlikely. Iran has submitted a counter-proposal that U.S. officials view as a cautiously positive step, with ongoing talks focusing on confidence-building measures such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz and reducing tensions. U.S. officials say the president faces a critical decision: proceed with military escalation or allow more time for diplomacy, as members of his team push for a last-minute deal. @wfwitness
01:34
— NOW :- Iran's attack on Israel
01:33
Initial reports of a launch detected from Iran targeting the Negev. @wfwitness
01:32
Early warning alerts are in effect near Dimona, Netivot, and other surrounding areas in Southern Israel and the West Bank: • Arava • Center Negev • Dead Sea • South Negev • West Negev • Yehuda @wfwitness
01:31
- — Iran told Pakistan it holds 15,000 missiles and 45,000 drones – WSJ @IntelSlava
01:26
Israeli drone activity detected over Beirut and its suburbs. @wfwitness
01:16
WSJ: Before cutting off direct diplomacy with the United States, Iran told Pakistan it believed it was “winning” in the conflict, according to mediators. Tehran said it retained “15,000 missiles” and “45,000 drones” in its arsenal, signalling confidence in its military position. @wfwitness
01:15
Bahrain’s foreign minister, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, expressed regret after Russia and China vetoed a Bahraini‑drafted UN Security Council resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. He said the rejection undermines the council’s credibility and sends a wrong message to the world – that threats to international waterways can continue without decisive action. @wfwitness
00:40
A video released by the Iraqi militia Kata'ib Hezbollah shows American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was held captive and has since been released, stated in a forced confession that she received training from U.S. officers in Syria and Ukraine. She claimed the American consulate in Baghdad asked her for information on the PMF, resistance factions, Kata'ib Hezbollah, and its security chief. She also blamed the Trump administration for endangering Americans in Iraq and causing job losses. @wfwitness
00:29
— NOW :- There is now an explosion in western Tehran 7:27 PM @IntelSlava
00:18
Footage and image showing the debris of a tail section of an Iranian missile in an open field in the West Bank. @wfwitness
00:12
Drone alert sirens are active in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
00:11
The IDF said that forces from the 146th Division have eliminated approximately 130 alleged Hezbollah fighters and destroyed more than 1,000 infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon. During operations, the forces identified fighters posing an immediate threat; in rapid engagements, the air force and observation units struck the fighters as they attempted to flee, per the IDF. @wfwitness
00:09
The IDF has sent out an urgent warning to all maritime vessels between Tyre and Ras Naqoura, stating that Hezbollah alleged activity in the area may prompt Israeli military operations at sea. The statement urged all vessels in the designated zone to move north of Tyre immediately for safety. @wfwitness
00:00
Drone alert sirens are active in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
23:58
Reports of fallen debris in the Shfela area with no casualties, currently being handled by disposal units to dispose of. @wfwitness
23:57
Iran’s government spokeswoman, Fatemeh Mohajerani, said threats will not disturb the people’s calm. “The gate of dialogue opens with respect, not through the narrow passage of threat, pettiness and humiliation,” she stated. She added that threats against a “civilisation” show ignorance of a nation that has overcome many crises and remains standing. The government’s priority is maintaining public calm and security. @wfwitness
23:55
this is a cloud fyi
23:53
The Iraqi militia Kata'ib Hezbollah announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, in appreciation of the national positions of the outgoing prime minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The group said she must leave the country immediately. It warned that this initiative will not be repeated, as it is in a state of war waged by the "Zionist-American enemy against Islam." @wfwitness
23:51
Smoke seen in Lod, Israel. @wfwitness
23:49
Other interceptions seen over central Israel. @wfwitness
23:48
Russia and China have vetoed the Bahraini draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council. The two permanent members blocked the measure, which was proposed on behalf of most Gulf states and Jordan. @wfwitness
23:48
The UN Security Council has begun its meeting to vote on a Bahraini‑drafted resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain proposed the resolution on behalf of Gulf Co‑operation Council member states (except Oman) and Jordan, following US‑Israeli aggression against Iran. @wfwitness
23:48
One interception seen over Amman, Jordan. @wfwitness
23:44
Explosion heard over Amman, Jordan.
23:41
Red alert sirens are sounding near Holon, Rehovot, and other surrounding areas in Central Israel and the West Bank: • Bika'a • Dan • Drom Hashfela • HaShfela • Sharon • Shomron • Yarkon @wfwitness
23:37
Initial reports of a launch detected from Iran targeting Central Israel. @wfwitness
23:37
Early warning alerts are in effect near Holon, Rehovot, and other surrounding areas in Central Israel and the West Bank: • Bika'a • Dan • Drom Hashfela • HaShfela • Hefer • Sharon • Shomron • Yarkon • Yehuda @wfwitness
23:33
Tehran Times: Diplomatic and indirect channels of talks with the United States are not closed. @wfwitness
23:26
Al‑Dustour: Jordan, Turkey and Syria have signed a memorandum of understanding on transport cooperation, aiming to create a regional mechanism to boost movement of people and cargo to Europe and position the route as a logistics corridor linking the region to global markets. The agreement was signed by the three countries’ transport ministers in Amman. Jordan’s Transport Minister Nidal Al‑Qatamin said the move is a pioneering step towards an advanced transport mechanism amid geo‑strategic developments. Jordan has made logistical preparations including road development, logistics centres, border crossing upgrades and private sector partnerships. @wfwitness
23:20
NASA’s FIRMs registered a massive fire on Kharg island following a U.S. strike. @wfwitness
23:18
Red alert sirens are sounding near Holon, Rehovot, and other surrounding areas in Central Israel and the West Bank: • Beit Shemesh • Bika'a • Dan • Drom Hashfela • HaShfela • Jerusalem • Lachish • Sharon • Shomron • Yarkon • Yehuda @wfwitness
23:15
A senior Iranian security official claimed that a failed U.S. operation in Isfahan was behind U.S. President Trump’s recent threats. The official said the operation was not related to the downed pilot rescue, that generals who warned against the risks were fired days beforehand, and that U.S. forces abandoned equipment to flee the area. @wfwitness
23:14
Initial reports of a launch detected from Iran targeting the Jordan Valley, Central Israel and Jerusalem. @wfwitness
23:14
Early warning alerts are in effect near Holon, Rehovot, and other surrounding areas in Northern, Central and Southern Israel and the West Bank: • Beit Shemesh • Bika'a • Center Negev • Dan • Dead Sea • Drom Hashfela • HaShfela • Hefer • Jerusalem • Lachish • Sharon • Shomron • Wadi Ara • Yarkon • Yehuda @wfwitness
23:12
Al Arabiya: A meeting of senior Iranian officials in Karaj has been attacked. @wfwitness
23:07
The U.S. State Department has issued instructions for all American citizens in Bahrain to remain in place. @wfwitness
23:07
Iranian MP Ali Khazarian said the enemies seek to make Iran surrender or to exit the war without disgrace, but Iran has reached a stage of “active resilience” and is no longer surrenderable. He stated that the U.S. and its allies are looking to “manage their defeat” and leave the region without losing face, but the day they realise that is impossible, they will be forced to leave with some justification. @wfwitness
23:05
AFP: The White House denies reports that it is considering using nuclear weapons in Iran. @wfwitness
23:04
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Israel is “approaching a strategic crossroads” in the joint campaign against Iran. He stated that significant accomplishments have been achieved so far, and that Israel will continue to act with determination and deepen the blows to the regime. @wfwitness
23:01
U.S. President Trump has confirmed that the U.S. military is “moving forward according to the established plans” regarding Iran after the 8pm Eastern Time deadline expires. @wfwitness
22:59
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Lebanon is working with international partners to stop the war and is ready to enter direct negotiations with Israel. @wfwitness
22:58
The Trump administration denies any intention to use nuclear weapons against Iran. However, it is reported that Iran has ceased diplomatic contacts with the US and is preparing to launch retaliatory strikes against American assets throughout the Middle East in response to Trump's threats. The infrastructure war this week will clearly reach a new level.
22:50
WSJ : Iran has cut off direct communications with the United States following U.S. President Trump’s threat to destroy “a whole civilisation”, though talks with ceasefire mediators continue. The move has temporarily complicated efforts to reach a deal by Trump’s Tuesday 8pm deadline but has not ended the talks. Iran intended to send a signal of defiance by severing direct contact. @wfwitness
22:48
NYT : Iran has stopped negotiation efforts with the United States and informed Pakistan that it will no longer engage in ceasefire talks, according to three senior Iranian officials. @wfwitness
22:47
Iranian Authorities in Alborz province, west of Tehran, reported one person killed and 11 injured in strikes on railway lines between Alborz and Zanjan province. The crisis management office in Mianeh district said a railway bridge in Haft Cheshmeh was targeted. @wfwitness
22:46
The Iraqi militia group Saraya Awliya al-Dam released footage showcasing a FPV drone moving freely through the U.S. “Victoria” base in Baghdad and the targeting of energy storage tanks. @wfwitness
22:41
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
22:29
NYT : U.S. President Trump threatened to wipe out a “whole civilisation” as the U.S. struck military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub, ramping up pressure to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. and Israel have stepped up attacks to force Tehran to open the waterway and agree to a ceasefire deal, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. @wfwitness
22:20
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle left Souda bay, Crete after a several days halt for refueling. The European carrier group centered around her remains positioned in the Eastern Mediterranean. @wfwitness
22:03
The Israeli military confirmed that it struck eight sections of bridges and roads that the Iranian government was allegedly using to transfer weapons and military equipment. The IDF said the infrastructure was allegedly employed by Iranian forces to advance activities against Israel and other Middle Eastern countries. @wfwitness
21:59
Al Mayadeen showcased footage showing a human chain of Iranian citizens on a bridge in the city of Ilam, western Iran. @wfwitness
21:56
Iranian officials had called for human chains of young people to form around power plants, bridges and critical infrastructure to protect them from U.S. President Trump’s threats to blow up such sites. Alireza Rahimi, secretary of the National Council of Youth and Adolescents, said on state television: “Tomorrow, human chains of young people will be formed around power plants across the country.” Videos and images published by Fars News on Tuesday showed residents forming human chains around the thermal power plant in Tabriz, the Bistoun power plant in Kermanshah, the historic Dezful bridge, the White Bridge in Ahvaz, the Shahid Rajaei power plant in Qazvin, and the combined cycle power plant in Kazerun in response to such calls. @wfwitness
21:52
The IRGC declares that restraint is over and they will strike at the infrastructure of the US and its partners, threatening to disrupt oil and gas supplies in the region for many years.
21:47
A Pakistani source told Reuters that Iran is walking on thin ice, and that the next 3‑4 hours will be critical for dialogue. @wfwitness
21:45
Footage recorded from the Iraqi side in Basra shows U.S. and Israeli strikes targeting an Iranian border post near the Iraq‑Iran border. @wfwitness
21:45
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel is pounding the Iranian "terror regime" with increasing intensity. “Yesterday our pilots destroyed transport aircraft and dozens of helicopters at an Iranian air force base. Today they attacked the railways and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards to transfer weapons and operatives.” He stressed that the actions are not aimed at the Iranian people but at weakening the "regime that has oppressed them for 47 years." “This is no longer the same Iran, nor the same Israel. We are changing the balance of power from end to end.” @wfwitness
21:31
Red alert sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
21:30
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Pakistan continues to facilitate messages between Tehran and Washington, but the U.S. has not changed its tone. There are no negotiations with the U.S., which wants Iran to surrender under pressure. Iran will show flexibility only when the U.S. does. The Strait of Hormuz will not be opened for “empty promises.” If the US attacks Iranian power plants, “the entire region, including Saudi Arabia, will be plunged into complete darkness.” If the situation gets out of control, Iran’s partners will also close the Bab al‑Mandab strait. @wfwitness
21:27
French nationals Cécile Kohler, 41, a literature teacher, and her partner Jacques Paris, 72, a retired teacher, have finally left Iran and are definitively free, French Foreign Minister Barrot announced. The pair were arrested in May 2022 while on a tourist trip and spent more than three years in Tehran’s notorious Evin prison on espionage charges that their families and France rejected as unfounded. They were sentenced to 20 years and 17 years respectively in October 2025. Their release followed a prisoner exchange involving an Iranian woman held in France. Barrot spoke to them by phone, expressing their emotion and joy at soon returning to their country and loved ones. He praised the long‑term work of the Quai d’Orsay teams and thanked the ambassador and agents in Tehran for ensuring their security and exit under very degraded conditions. @wfwitness
21:22
UKMTO reports that a container vessel was struck by an unknown projectile 25 nautical miles south of Iran’s Kish Island, causing damage above the waterline. The crew are safe and no environmental damage has been reported. @wfwitness
21:21
The Missile to the Negev was intercepted
21:20
Interceptions in the North
21:18
Rockets from Lebanon to Meron
21:14
Red alert sirens are sounding near Dimona, Arad, and other surrounding areas in Northern and Southern Israel: • Center Negev • Confrontation Line • Gaza Envelope • South Negev @wfwitness
21:13
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said US military strikes on Kharg Island do not represent a change in strategy. He said he had spoken with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine about striking military targets on the island. U.S. President Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains Tuesday at 8pm, Vance reiterated. @wfwitness
21:11
Probably cluster
21:11
A Hezbollah rocket fired from Lebanon struck a home in the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, no injuried were reported
21:09
Israeli Army Radio: A senior Israeli official said the war faces a dramatic 24 hours. If U.S. President Trump’s deadline expires without a deal, Israel will also take part in strikes. The main targets will be Iran’s national infrastructure – targets saved for the case that Tehran continues its refusal to reach an agreement. @wfwitness
21:08
Initial reports of a launch detected targeting the Negev, with an estimated 5 minutes until impact. @wfwitness
21:08
Early warning alerts are in effect near Dimona, Netivot, and other surrounding areas in Southern Israel and the West Bank: • Arava • Center Negev • Dead Sea • South Negev • West Negev • Yehuda @wfwitness
21:08
ballistic launch from Iran to Israel
21:07
Hezbollah announced at 13:00 on April 7 that they carried out an attack targeting an Israeli vehicle in the Taybeh project, reporting a direct hit. @wfwitness
21:06
Hezbollah announced at 12:50 and 14:50 on April 7 that they carried out rocket and artillery attacks targeting Israeli forces in Taybeh, Rchaf, and Beit Lif. @wfwitness
21:06
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the United States has fundamentally completed its military objectives in Iran, and that the nature of the war’s conclusion is now up to Tehran. He outlined two pathways: Iran becoming a normal country that no longer funds terrorism and rejoins the global system of commerce, or continuing to face a very bad economic situation if it refuses to come to the table. @wfwitness
21:05
Hezbollah announced that clashes have been ongoing since midday on April 7 on the eastern outskirts of Bint Jbeil, involving small arms, rockets, and artillery fire, with a reported direct hit on a Merkava tank. Hezbollah also stated that it targeted Israeli force concentrations in Maroun al-Ras, the Liberation Triangle in Bint Jbeil, and areas in Aainata, including Friz and Ghadmatha hills, using rocket and artillery strikes. @wfwitness
21:05
IRNA: Iranian petrochemical official Saeed Baghbani said enemy attacks on petrochemical facilities are aimed at putting pressure on the people and disrupting fuel supplies. He called for optimised energy consumption to counter the enemy’s intentions. @wfwitness
21:04
Hezbollah announced at 06:30 and 12:10 on April 7 that they engaged an Israeli warplane over the Western Bekaa with a surface-to-air missile and launched a rocket salvo targeting Nahariya. @wfwitness
21:02
Drone alert sirens are active in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
21:02
The Guardian: The UK Home Office has banned Kanye West from entering the United Kingdom ahead of the Wireless Festival. The decision follows controversy surrounding his past antisemitic remarks, with officials stating his presence was not considered conducive to the public good. The move effectively prevents his participation in the event amid ongoing public and political backlash. @wfwitness
20:50
Drone alert sirens are active in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
20:33
The Lebanese Army has released a statement in regards to the Israeli failed assassination attempt in Ain Saadeh that killed a Lebanese forces member: Investigations into Ain Saadeh showed that the person who left the building on a motorcycle at the time of the strike and then disappeared is a delivery worker who had been delivering medication to one of the building's residents in recent months. @wfwitmess
20:30
Red alert sirens are sounding in Kiryat Shmona, and the surrounding areas of the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
20:30
Al Jadeed reports that intensive contacts led by the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, in coordination with the Syrian presidency and with Arab, regional, and international mediators, have resulted in Israel backing down from targeting the Masnaa border crossing between the 2 countries. @wfwitness
20:26
Bloomberg: A Pakistani security official said Pakistan will stand with Saudi Arabia under their defence pact if the conflict escalates. @wfwitness
20:25
Hezbollah released footage of a missile launch allegedly on military infrastructure in the Krayot area north of Haifa, carried out on Tuesday 31 March. The group said it used advanced rockets in a barrage of approximately 100 projectiles fired toward northern Israel, in response to the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. @wfwitness
20:22
WSJ : The United States conducted strikes on more than 50 military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub. The strikes, carried out early Tuesday, did not include oil infrastructure. @wfwitness
20:19
Footage shows destruction on a railway near the city of Zanjan in north‑western Iran following an Israeli strike. @wfwitness
20:15
There is now less than 12 hours remaining on U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran. @wfwitness
20:10
Al-Jazeera: A U.S. official said American strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island targeted bunkers, a radar station and an ammunition depot, and were carried out by the U.S. alone, not Israel. The U.S. military source added that if Iranian railways are being bombed, the U.S. military is not responsible. @wfwitness
20:09
U.S. President Trump said that a whole civilisation will die tonight, though he does not want that to happen. He claimed the U.S. now has “complete and total regime change” in Iran, with “different, smarter, and less radicalised minds” prevailing, and suggested that “something revolutionarily wonderful” could occur. @wfwitness
19:57
Iran’s UN ambassador said the Bahraini draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz is unnecessary and politically motivated, aimed at implementing US instructions. He stated that after failing militarily and through direct pressure, the US is now seeking political pressure at the UN, but will fail again. Iran is ready for strategic cooperation with Russia and China but does not want a fragile ceasefire, adding that aggression against Iran needs no mediation. @wfwitness
19:55
Red alert sirens are sounding in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
19:55
The UAE’s air defences intercepted one ballistic missile and 11 drones launched from Iran on 7 April, the Defense ministry announced. @wfwitness
19:52
Two people were injured after an Iranian ballistic missile struck an administrative building of the Thuraya Telecommunications company in the emirate of Sharjah, according to local authorities. @wfwitness
19:49
Israeli Army Radio: The Israeli Air Force has struck approximately 10 railway sections and bridges in Iran. The infrastructure was used by the "regime" to move military equipment, including weapons and mobile missile launchers, making them harder to locate and target. The strikes aim to damage the 'regime’s" ability to transfer weaponry and to inflict economic harm. @wfwitness
19:47
Airstrikes that have so far been confirmed in Iran targeting railway stations and bridges include Kashan, a train station in Mashhad, and a highway bridge near Tabriz on the Tabriz–Tehran freeway. @wfwitness
19:46
Fox News : The United States carried out dozens of strikes against military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island. @wfwitness
19:41
Footage of Israeli airstrikes on infrastructure and railway sites across Iran. @wfwitness
19:39
A bridge in Hashtrud has been destroyed in a Israeli attack. The Tabriz‑Tehran freeway has been closed in both directions after a projectile hit the Varageh road maintenance building, 90 kilometres from Tabriz. @wfwitness
19:37
A member of the Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) leadership council, Rivar Abdanan, denied that the party has received any weapons or military aid from the United States. He said PJAK’s plan for Iran is to build a democratic republic, not separation. He added that Kurdish political groups want to take an active part in shaping Iran’s future after the Islamic Republic. @wfwitness
19:35
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that for the first time in the war, missiles were launched from two‑legged launchers in the 99th wave of Operation Truthful Promise 4. Targets included more than 30 sites in Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, Beersheba, Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Gat and Ofakim, as well as nearly 10 points in Tel Aviv. The IRGC said the attacks will continue with greater intensity and urged residents of Israel to evacuate immediately. @wfwitness
19:33
Explosions have been reported in Tabriz, with a railway bridge and a bridge on the Tabriz‑Zanjan highway reportedly attacked. A separate strike hit Tehran. @wfwitness
An armed attack has been carried out on the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, and a police officer has been injured, according to the Karar newspaper. According to an eyewitness, gunshots were heard near the consulate, reports Reuters.
美国总统唐纳德·特朗普在白宫发表讲话时表示：“第一波搜救部队成功地找到了F-15的飞行员，他被一架HH-60 Jolly Green II直升机从敌方领土上救出，这是一架神奇的机器，因为我们的战士在非常近的距离内面临炮火。令人惊讶的是，当你看到机器时，发生了什么，甚至没有人受伤。与此同时，第二名机组人员，一名武器系统官员，一名备受尊敬的上校，在你以这样的速度飞行时，已经降落在离飞行员很远的地方。即使你在两三秒后离开，也有好几英里。好几英里啊。”@wfwitness
以色列国家安全部长Itmar Ben Gvir宣布一名在黎巴嫩阵亡的士兵死亡：来自Yavneh的21岁一级中士Guy Luder心碎了，愿上帝为他的鲜血报仇，Maglan部队的一名战士在黎巴嫩南部的战斗中牺牲。向他的家人和朋友表示哀悼和热烈拥抱，并与以色列全体人民一起为伤员的康复和士兵的安全祈祷。愿他的记忆受到祝福@wfwitness
以色列军队在库奈特拉南部农村修建了土墙，关闭了几条道路。这些道路包括Al Asbah村和Koudna镇之间的道路、Al Qahtaniyah村和Rasem Al Shouli村之间的道路，Ruwayhina和Al Adnaniyah之间的农业道路，以及从Saida Al Hanout通往Wadi Ta'im的道路。@wfwitness
安巴尔省鲁特巴区人民动员部队第17旅的罢工造成的死亡人数已上升至3人，此前一名战士因伤势过重而死亡。PMF确认死者为Jawad Hashim Muhaisin Al Nawfali、Karrar Hussein Hamel Al Saedi和Ali Reza Ghal Al Mousawi。该部队将此次袭击归咎于“美国和犹太复国主义的侵略”。@wfwitness
23:32
Al Jadeed：初步报告显示，一架无人机袭击了车库里的一个小房间，没有伤亡报告。@wfwitness
伊斯兰革命卫队宣布，他们已经发射了代号为“Ya Aba Abdallah al-Husayn”的第87波“真正的承诺4”行动，使用Emad、Qiam和Khorramshahr-4导弹和攻击无人机袭击该地区的美国基地和以色列的军事基地，包括海法湾、Kiryat Shmona、特拉维夫、Beersheba和Dimona。伊斯兰革命卫队谴责对科威特海水淡化厂的袭击，指责“犹太复国主义政权”，重申美国基地和人员以及以色列军事和安全中心仍然是合法目标。@wfwitness
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun, part of the Kuomintang party, will visit China from April 7 to 12 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, ahead of a planned visit by Donald Trump to Beijing next month, with the trip aimed at boosting cross-strait ties. @wfwitness
卡塔尔电视台Al-Araby Television Network表示，一枚以色列导弹袭击了其在德黑兰的办公楼，迫使其直播停止，并造成了“广泛的破坏”。沙特阿拉伯国防部表示，周日上午拦截并摧毁了十架袭击该国的无人机。科威特表示，其防空系统拦截了四架无人机；科威特国际机场的雷达系统在周六的一次袭击中受损。@wfwitness
The IDF announced that Moshe Yitzchak Hacohen Katz, 22, was killed in southern Lebanon recently. He had made Aliyah from New Haven, Connecticu. @wfwitness
11:45
It is presented as a letter from the commander of the US Marine Corps reserve, Lieutenant General Leonard F. Anderson, in which he urges Marines to check their equipment and be ready for possible mobilization in connection with the situation in Iran. "Marines! Our country is at a critical juncture. Global events are shaping our country's security, and we must be ready. I ask you directly: Are you really ready for deployment, combat, and victory? Are your skills honed, your standards high, and your equipment ready for immediate deployment? Is your MARPAT desert camouflage available, your gear packed and ready to go, or is it sitting in a corner of your home? Are your family's affairs in order? When the call comes, readiness will be assumed, not questioned. Your readiness is not a declaration; it's a daily commitment. This is not a theoretical exercise. Our forces are currently involved in operations related to Iran and are positioned to maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere. Our enemies have a voice, and mass mobilization could become a reality. We are operating in this environment now. History demands our readiness today, tomorrow, and every day. Your combat readiness is shaped by your daily actions, your preparation, and the seriousness with which you perform every duty. We are judged not by our intentions, but by what we can do right now. Check your readiness. Raise your standards. Prepare your family. Our country expects disciplined, combat-ready forces, ready for immediate action. These forces are the Marine Corps reserve. This standard begins with you, and you must uphold it. Such a message does not mean an immediate deployment of US Marine Corps reserve forces, but it indicates that the command is keeping such a scenario in mind.
11:43
The aftermath of an Isreali strike on Tehra's North Sohrevardi Street earlier this Saturday night-Sunday morning. @wfwitness
11:37
Reports that the 14th Brigade's headquarters in Mosul were targeted by a U.S. airstrike. @wfwitness
11:26
Additional footage of smoke over Mosul after a U.S. airstrike on a target in the city. @wfwitness
11:25
Rocket and missile fire alerts have been detected in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
11:24
Residents of Mosul awoke to the loud explosions and smoke over the city after the U.S. launched an airstrike against a target in the city. @wfwitness
11:22
Hostile aircraft intrusion alerts have been detected in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
11:20
Rocket and missile fire alerts have been detected in the Confrontation Line region, Northern Israel. @wfwitness
11:14
A second explosion occurred at a warehouse of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai.
11:14
Residents of Bushehr report that the domestic flights hall of the Bushehr Airport was targeted by, what is most likely, a U.S. air strike this evening. @wfwitness
11:14
The consequences of the attack by Iranian drones on the international airport in Kuwait.
11:13
Al-Arabiya, citing the deputy head of the IRGC, states that the minimum age for military service in Iran has been lowered to 12 years. He called on teenagers aged 12-13 to volunteer for military service. According to the TV channel, 12-year-olds will be involved in reconnaissance and operational patrols, work at "Basij" checkpoints, prepare food for troops, care for wounded soldiers, and other types of service.
11:12
US Marines have arrived in the Middle East. The amphibious ship Tripoli is already in the region. This was reported by CENTCOM.
11:12
Iran struck the aluminum production facility in the UAE - the Emirates Global Aluminium plant in Abu Dhabi, where several workers were injured.
11:03
埃尔比勒再次发生爆炸的报道。
11:02
阿联酋已收到导弹威胁
10:51
Photos of the U.S. E-3 AWAC reportedly damaged by the Iranian strike on U.S. aircraft at the Prince Sultan airbase, Saudi Arabia. @wfwitness
以色列军方宣布，他们在贝鲁特一夜之间的一次袭击中杀害了真主党通信部队的两名据称高级成员。据称，Ayyoub Hussein Yaacoub和Yasser Mohammad Mubarak负责保持通信连续性，并监督该组织通信系统的开发、维护和使用。雅各布此前曾在真主党所谓的火箭部队服役，并策划了多次针对以色列的袭击；据称穆巴拉克还在火箭部队中发挥了作用。@wfwitness
在对Swaida国民警卫队中与叙利亚过渡政府合作的最大师进行了短暂但紧张的表面指控后，该师的指挥官正式称为尊严运动的人发布了多份声明，确认他们与Shiek Hikmat Al Hajiri的关系及其决定。他表示，该运动没有政治议程，也没有要求任何有条件的支持，考虑到谢赫·希克马特：“他是当今时代的象征，是一位受欢迎的领导人，我们不会允许他的声望受到损害。”@wfwitness
以色列反对党领袖亚伊尔·拉皮德表示，不能忽视以色列国防军参谋长的警告，即如果没有征兵法，军队可能会崩溃。他说：“政府对此视而不见。在下一场灾难中，政府将无法说‘我们不知道’。责任在他们身上。”。前总理纳夫塔利·贝内特呼应了这一警告：“参谋长正在喊我两年半以来一直在喊的话。以色列国防军缺少2万名士兵来保卫以色列国。你为什么还在等？”他还批评政府依赖反对普遍征兵的联盟伙伴（沙斯党等极端正统派政党）。利库德集团MK Dan Illouz说：“权利首先是安全。你不能要求主权、定居点和完全胜利，同时允许以色列国防军因缺乏士兵而崩溃。整个地区不入伍的情况早已不再是一场政治辩论；这是对以色列国生存的安全威胁。”外交和国防委员会主席办公室称这些警告“不负责任”，并表示此类声明损害了战争努力，为敌人提供了弹药，必须立即停止。@wfwitness
一对兄妹因在中央司令部和美国特种作战司令部所在的佛罗里达州麦克迪尔空军基地放置简易爆炸装置而被起诉。据信植入该装置的Alen Zheng目前在中国，面临包括试图通过火灾或爆炸破坏政府财产在内的指控。他的妹妹Ann Mary Zheng在美国被捕，并被指控事后从犯和篡改证据。联邦调查局局长Kash Patel说：“任何针对我们勇敢的服役人员和军事设施的人都不会逃脱惩罚，联邦调查局将追捕所有对麦克迪尔空军基地事件负责的人。”。@wfwitness
US President Donald Trump confirmed his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been rescheduled and will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15. He added that a reciprocal visit to Washington later this year is also planned, describing the upcoming meeting as a “monumental event.” @wfwitness
The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “I’m pleased to announce that President Trump’s long-awaited meeting with President Xi in China will now take place in Beijing on May 14th and 15th.” @wfwitness
Al Monitor：美国提议副总统JD Vance和伊朗议会议长Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf举行会谈，土耳其作为中间人。该提议是开放外交渠道的更广泛努力的一部分，巴基斯坦也在探索主办美国和伊朗高级官员之间的会议。土耳其外交部长哈坎·菲丹一直在推动短期停火，为外交创造空间，他告诉地区同行，主要障碍不是缺乏提案，而是以色列方面缺乏结束战争的政治意愿。伊朗尚未对美国的提议作出回应。Ghalibaf表示，尚未与华盛顿进行任何谈判，但并未排除第三方调解的可能性。@wfwitness
阿布扎比国有能源巨头Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber的负责人将伊朗有效关闭霍尔木兹海峡描述为“针对每个国家的经济恐怖主义”。ADNOC首席执行官兼阿联酋工业部长Jaber在CERAWeek能源会议上表示：“当霍尔木兹受到挤压时，全世界都会立即感受到压力。”。贾比尔说：“将霍尔木兹海峡武器化不是对一个国家的侵略行为。这是对每个国家的经济恐怖主义。任何国家都不应该被允许扣押霍尔木兹为人质。现在不行。永远不行。”@wfwitness
报告显示，Hazmieh袭击的目标是Mohammad Ali Kourani，据报道，以色列国防军此前曾试图将其作为目标。今天下午袭击的公寓是几个月前租来的，Kourani和他的妻子和儿子在罢工前大约两个小时到达那里，他们都安然无恙地离开了。据报道，Kourani在Hazmieh舒适酒店之前的一次暗杀企图中幸存下来，酒店老板表示，一名接待员在袭击中丧生。@wfwitness
07:30
两架无人机都被拦截了
07:28
在以色列北部的对抗线地区发现了敌机入侵警报。@wfwitness
07:27
在以色列北部的对峙线地区发现了火箭和导弹发射警报。@wfwitness
07:24
2架无人机
07:20
扎里特地区无人机入侵
07:17
科威特水电部发言人Fatima Abbas Jowhar Hayat报告称，在防空拦截行动中掉落的弹片造成损坏后，多个地区的七条架空输电线路已经停止运行。她补充说，一旦与安全部门协调，受影响的地点得到保护，专业技术人员将开始评估和维修，并强调团队正在全天候运作，以保持电网的稳定性和服务的连续性。@wfwitness
Taiwan’s defense ministry says delayed US-made F-16V fighter jets will begin arriving this year after production reached full capacity, following a 2019 $8 billion deal approved by Washington. @wfwitness
"I believe there was a reason for the start of the war. And I believe that after its conclusion, West Asia (the Middle East) will become more stable than before," (c) NVIDIA CEO Huang He justifies the aggression against Iran. I suppose that in the near future, we will still see missile strikes on chip-producing factories in Taiwan.
The Financial Times states that Comrade Xi Jinping has called for making the Chinese yuan a global reserve currency. Frankly, why not? The yuan doesn't have such a pyramid of debt and it's not printed on an unlimited scale like the dollar. Another issue is that the US will do everything in its power to thwart such plans. And where they can't compete economically, they will set entire regions ablaze to slow down China's economic expansion.