Iran US Israel war Live Updates: ‘Iran Is Finished,’ Trump Warns of Bigger, More Powerful US Bombing Campaign Tonight
The US and Iran have escalated tensions after a ceasefire, with US airstrikes on southern Iran and Iran’s IRGC threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, though the US denies disruptions to shipping. Meanwhile, Hamas reports progress in Cairo talks, while Israeli forces continue operations in the West Bank, including settler attacks and arrests, amid rising Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
The conflict between the US and Iran has intensified following a nearly two-month ceasefire, with US forces conducting airstrikes on targets in southern Iran near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) later announced the closure of the strait, warning that any vessel attempting to transit would be targeted. The US disputed this claim, stating commercial shipping traffic continues unimpeded. In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers have carried out multiple aggressive actions. Armed settlers attacked farmers south of Yatta, stole agricultural equipment, and contaminated water wells in Sa’ir, northeast of Hebron. Israeli forces destroyed facilities in al-Tarifat near Jericho and arrested a Palestinian man east of Jenin. Settlers also targeted homes in Taybeh, east of Ramallah. Hamas reported that Cairo talks are proceeding positively, aiming to protect Palestinians and thwart Israeli occupation objectives. The group’s statement emphasized a responsible and constructive approach, though Gaza’s health ministry reported at least 981 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks since mid-October. Former US President Donald Trump warned of further escalation, claiming Iran is ‘finished’ and suggesting a ‘bigger and more powerful’ US bombing campaign. He asserted Iran lacks combat capability and remains unaware of US military presence over Tehran. Trump also hinted at targeting Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil facility. The latest escalation has deepened divisions within Trump’s support base, with only 25% of Americans backing the conflict. Younger Trump supporters and independents appear increasingly opposed, while oil prices surged following the escalation, raising concerns over gasoline and commodity costs. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City killed at least one Palestinian and wounded others in an attack on a house near al-Maghrabi Junction. Meanwhile, a third oil tanker was reported violating a blockade in the Gulf of Oman, adding to regional tensions.
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