US-Israel-Iran War Live News: The war in the Middle East in continuosly generating fresh military, diplomatic and maritime developments on Wednesday, with Iran claiming its missile production is running ahead of its launch rate while Washington faced growing scrutiny over the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
At the same time, Tehran stepped up criticism of France and the US, while American forces redirected more Iran-linked commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The regional fallout also widened as an oil spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi reached Oman’s mainland coastline.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: IRGC Official Says Output Is Higher Than Launch Rate
Iran has claimed that its missile manufacturing capacity remains strong despite the ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. Mohammad Reza Naqdi, senior adviser to IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Ahmad Vahidi, said Iran is continuing to produce ballistic missiles and drones at a pace that exceeds their battlefield use.
Speaking on Iranian state television, Naqdi said: “We are currently producing, and this process is unending.”
He said Iran does not depend only on missiles already stored in its stockpiles because domestic defence production continues throughout the conflict. Naqdi also claimed that Iran would continue manufacturing ballistic missiles and supplying them to its armed forces even if the war lasts for years.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: US Senators Seek Answers Over Conditions Aboard Carrier
The US Navy is facing congressional scrutiny over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports raised concerns about food shortages, damaged plumbing, hygiene problems and serious mental health pressures among sailors and Marines.
Democratic lawmakers have demanded answers from the Pentagon as the carrier remains on an extended deployment linked to US military operations against Iran. Reports said the vessel has spent more than 250 days deployed and has gone more than 200 days without coming ashore.
Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to account for the situation aboard the carrier. Reports from families and other sources have also described prolonged exhaustion and concerns over the mental health of personnel serving aboard the ship.
The USS Abraham Lincoln carries roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, making the reported conditions a major concern for both Navy leadership and lawmakers.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Abbas Araghchi Targets France Over Human Rights Criticism
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticised France over its comments on human rights and international law during the ongoing conflict.
Araghchi accused Paris of applying a double standard while supporting Israel and opposing Iran. He said countries such as France should not lecture others on human rights while backing military action in the region.
“The hypocrisy is blatant and embarrassing. Your backing of Israel’s genocide in Gaza—and aggression against Iran—has destroyed whatever moral high ground you imagined you had,” he said in a post on X.
The remarks add to the growing diplomatic confrontation between Tehran and Western governments as Iran continues to challenge European criticism of its conduct during the conflict.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Iran Accuses US of Geneva Convention Violations
Iran has also escalated its accusations against Washington, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemning US threats and strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Baghaei described the alleged attacks and threats as war crimes and “unprecedented violations” of the Geneva Conventions. He argued that the rules of armed conflict require countries to follow principles including distinction, proportionality, military necessity and the protection of civilians.
Iran has repeatedly used international law as part of its diplomatic response to US and Israeli military operations, while Washington and its allies have defended their actions as part of the wider military campaign against Iranian threats.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: US Redirects More Iran-Linked Ships
The maritime confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz has also intensified. Four additional Iran-linked commercial ships were redirected by US Central Command on Wednesday, taking the reported number of redirected vessels to 59.
The moves come amid a wider US effort to control shipping linked to Iran and enforce restrictions around the strategic waterway. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint in the conflict because of its importance to global energy shipments.
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has “total control” of the strait, while CENTCOM has maintained that the waterway remains open for neutral commercial transit. Iran has rejected the US position and continued to challenge Washington’s maritime measures.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Oman Oil Spill Reaches Mainland Beaches
The conflict’s regional fallout has extended beyond military and shipping concerns, with a major oil spill reaching Oman’s mainland coastline.
Oman’s Environment Authority said crude leaking from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached beaches on the mainland. The vessel, which is linked to Russia’s sanctioned “shadow fleet”, had been carrying hundreds of thousands of barrels of Russian crude when it suffered an incident and later ran aground off Oman.
The spill now threatens sensitive marine areas around Oman’s coast. Reuters reported that the oil slick had expanded to more than 2,000 square kilometres and was putting coastal and marine ecosystems at risk.
The tanker had earlier been identified through satellite imagery as a source of an expanding oil slick near Oman’s protected waters. Previous reports estimated that the vessel was carrying between 800,000 and 1 million barrels of crude.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Military Pressure & Regional Risks Continue
The latest developments show how the US-Israel-Iran conflict is affecting several fronts at the same time. Iran continues to highlight its missile and drone production, while Washington faces pressure over the conditions of troops deployed for the conflict.
Diplomatic tensions have also spread to European governments, with Tehran accusing France of hypocrisy and criticising Western positions on the war. At sea, US measures around Iran-linked shipping are keeping the Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the regional crisis.
The expanding oil spill in Oman has added an environmental dimension to the conflict, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal areas already exposed to the wider security crisis.
US-Israel-Iran War Live News: What’s Next?
The next phase of the conflict will depend heavily on developments across the military, diplomatic and maritime fronts. Iran’s claim that missile production exceeds its launch rate suggests Tehran wants to demonstrate that it can sustain its weapons campaign despite continued attacks.
Meanwhile, pressure on the US military could grow if the extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln continues without a clear relief plan. The situation around the Strait of Hormuz will also remain closely watched as Washington redirects more Iran-linked vessels and Tehran rejects US claims over the waterway.
The environmental damage from the Caroline Bezengi spill presents another immediate challenge for Oman, with authorities and environmental groups facing the task of containing the spread of crude along the coastline.
