US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: IDF says Hezbollah’s Elite Radwan Force Commander Ahmed Ghaleb Balout Killed in Beirut Strike, Releases Video
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates, Strait of Hormuz News: Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated again as the Strait of Hormuz remains under severe restrictions, disrupting one of the world’s most important shipping routes. International reports suggest that both countries continue to enforce a blockade-like situation, raising fears over global energy security and maritime trade stability.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly paused a newly launched initiative called “Project Freedom” just one day after its rollout. According to officials, the decision came after rising hostilities in the Hormuz region linked to the mission, which triggered fresh instability in the already tense waterway.
Amid growing international alarm, French President Emmanuel Macron has called for urgent action to restore normal shipping operations in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Macron confirmed that he spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and expressed “deep concern” over the situation, including reports of attacks on Emirati civilian infrastructure and commercial vessels.
Diplomatic observers say Macron’s intervention reflects rising global anxiety over the risk of broader conflict spilling into critical sea lanes that handle a large share of global oil transport.
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09:57 (IST) 07 May 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: US awaits Iran response on Hormuz deal as Israel resumes Beirut strikes
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The United States is awaiting Iran’s response to a proposal intended to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring an end to a conflict that has claimed thousands of lives, even as regional tensions remain elevated and Israel carried out fresh strikes on Beirut on Wednesday. Tehran is expected to reply in the coming days, but there are few signs its leadership is willing to retreat from its nuclear programme or agree to stop uranium enrichment — a key demand in the US proposal. At the same time, Israel said it killed a Hezbollah commander in a strike...
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09:56 (IST) 07 May 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: IDF claims killing of Hezbollah commander Ahmed Ghaleb Balout in Beirut strike
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it has killed Hezbollah operations chief Ahmed Ghaleb Balout in Beirut, amid a series of strikes in the city, according to Bloomberg. Balout, who led Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, was confirmed dead by the IDF, which also released footage of the strike.
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07:36 (IST) 07 May 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: US Sets Out One-Page Iran Peace Framework
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The United States has reportedly outlined a one-page memorandum for Iran, with Tehran expected to respond within a tight deadline. The proposal is said to mark a formal end to the war and initiate a 30-day period to settle major unresolved issues. According to a source cited by CNN, the framework includes discussions on Iran’s nuclear programme, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, and ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump also told PBS News that any potential agreement would require Iran to transfer its highly enriched uranium to the United States and commit to...
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07:35 (IST) 07 May 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Mobarakeh Steel Production Still Disrupted After Strikes
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Reports indicate that only around 2,000 of more than 27,000 employees have returned to work at Isfahan’s Mobarakeh Steel Company following US and Israeli strikes on the facility. The information, cited by Iran International from state media, suggests that most of those who resumed duties are administrative and managerial staff.
Despite this partial return, production at the large steel complex is still largely suspended, with operations remaining significantly disrupted after the attacks.
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07:21 (IST) 07 May 2026
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran Denies Alleged Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran has rejected accusations that it was involved in an attack on a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. The vessel, a Panama-flagged HMM Namu, caught fire on Monday while passing through the strategic waterway with 24 crew members on board. Iran’s embassy in Seoul issued a strong denial, stating it “firmly rejects and categorically denies” any claims that its military was responsible for the blast. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said a peace agreement to end the conflict with Iran was still “very possible,” but cautioned that Washington could resume airstrikes...
