US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran’s IRGC has issued fresh remarks on the country’s missile capabilities, while Tehran has also announced a major gas-production milestone at the South Pars field. Elsewhere, the wider regional conflict continues to affect energy markets and humanitarian conditions, with the UN warning of worsening hunger in Yemen. Iraq and Türkiye have also started talks on a long-term oil and gas cooperation framework, while US President Donald Trump said Washington would not ban diesel exports.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran IRGC Commander Says Missile Industry Has Reached ‘Maturity’
Brigadier General Ali Balali, a senior commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and an adviser to the IRGC Aerospace Force, said Tehran’s weapons-building capabilities are based on what it considers its operational requirements.
Speaking to Iran’s Fars News Agency, Balali said Iran’s missile industry had reached a level of maturity at which it no longer needed outside assistance. He compared the development of missiles to learning how to paint, saying that once the required tools and techniques are mastered, it becomes possible to create the desired result. The remarks were made as Iran’s missile programme remains a major focus amid heightened tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iran’s South Pars Phase 11 Reaches 1 Billion Cubic Feet Gas Capacity
Iran has completed the development of Phase 11 of the South Pars gasfield, reaching a production capacity of 1 billion cubic feet, or about 28.3 million cubic metres, per day.
According to Iran’s Mehr News Agency, the project was completed using domestic engineering expertise after foreign partners, including France’s Total and China’s CNPC, left the project following years of delays.
Iranian officials said the additional production would help address domestic energy imbalances and strengthen gas supplies ahead of the winter season. South Pars is a major source of Iran’s natural gas, making production from the field important for the country’s domestic energy system.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Kayhan Editor Raises Questions Over Iran’s Compulsory Hijab Enforcement
Kayhan editor Hossein Shariatmadari has criticised the heads of Iran’s three branches of government over the enforcement of compulsory hijab rules.
In an editorial addressed to the president, parliament speaker and judiciary chief, Shariatmadari argued that wartime conditions should not be used as a reason to delay enforcement against women who do not follow the compulsory hijab rules.
He described the government’s handling of the issue as a “dereliction of duty” and accused officials of failing to follow Islamic law and directives attributed to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Shariatmadari also argued that opposition to compulsory hijab was linked to a foreign campaign against the Islamic Republic. His comments represent his position and should not be treated as an independent assessment or an official government statement.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Yemen Hunger Crisis Worsens Amid Fighting
The wider regional crisis is also having serious humanitarian consequences in Yemen, where the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned of worsening food insecurity.
According to the UN food agency, 74% of households in accessible government-held areas are unable to meet their basic food needs, marking the highest level recorded this year in those areas.
The WFP said fighting has displaced tens of thousands of people and disrupted food supplies and markets. Yemen depends heavily on imported food, meaning disruptions to trade routes, markets and humanitarian access can quickly affect household food security.
The latest deterioration comes amid renewed fighting involving Saudi-backed government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthi group, which controls large parts of northern and western Yemen.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iraq And Türkiye Begin Long-Term Oil And Gas Talks
Iraq and Türkiye have begun negotiations on a framework agreement aimed at expanding cooperation in oil and gas.
Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair and Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met in Ankara on Friday to discuss the proposed framework.
According to the Iraqi News Agency, the talks included plans for cooperation on oil and gas infrastructure, petrochemicals and energy trade.
Energy routes and infrastructure across the region have gained additional importance amid continuing tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the security of oil and gas supplies.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Iranian Lawmaker Calls For Occupation Of UAE
Iranian lawmaker Hossein-Ali Haji-Deligani has called for Iran to occupy the United Arab Emirates, according to remarks reported by the Didban Iran news website.
Haji-Deligani said Iranian forces should be deployed to the UAE to prevent attacks against Iran. He also alleged that the UAE was involved in planning related to the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Iranian lawmaker additionally said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should have been targeted during his visit to the UAE and described the country as a branch of Israel.
Haji-Deligani separately criticised Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, claiming that parliament was pursuing his impeachment over what he described as “signals of weakness”. The remarks were made by the individual lawmaker and do not, by themselves, establish Iranian government policy.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Says Europe Will Release More Diesel
US President Donald Trump said European countries had responded positively to his request to increase diesel supplies in global markets.
Trump said Europe had substantial diesel supplies and that he had asked European countries to release more fuel to help address concerns over availability. He also said the United States would contribute to efforts aimed at maintaining fuel supplies.
The issue has gained significance as the wider Middle East conflict has raised concerns about energy markets and fuel availability.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Trump Rules Out US Diesel Export Ban
Trump also said his administration would not impose a ban on US diesel exports. He said he had asked European countries to release more diesel into the global market and argued that Europe, which consumes significant quantities of diesel, could make a major contribution to global fuel availability.
The comments came as governments and energy markets continued to monitor the effects of geopolitical tensions on crude oil, refined fuel supplies and shipping routes.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Energy And Humanitarian Concerns
The latest developments show that the impact of the US-Israel-Iran conflict extends beyond military and diplomatic developments.
Iran has highlighted its domestic missile-production capabilities while simultaneously reporting higher gas output from the South Pars field. Across the region, Iraq and Türkiye are discussing expanded energy cooperation, while disruptions and fighting in Yemen have contributed to worsening food insecurity.
Meanwhile, the United States and European countries are discussing measures to increase diesel availability as concerns over global fuel supplies persist.
US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: What To Watch
Key developments to monitor include:
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Iran’s statements on its missile and weapons-production capabilities.
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Developments involving the Strait of Hormuz and regional shipping.
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Oil and gas production and supply disruptions.
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US and European measures affecting diesel availability.
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Humanitarian conditions in Yemen.
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Iraq-Türkiye cooperation on oil and gas infrastructure.
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Further statements or policy decisions from Tehran, Washington and Israel.
