The latest developments
Welcome to our live coverage of the war in the Middle East, as the conflict enters its fifth week with no sign of easing.
Here’s a recap of key developments:
- Iran has warned the US against a ground invasion, saying it will set American troops “on fire”.
- The comments come thousands of service members arrived in the Middle East.
- Pakistan has hosted talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt on ways to bring “an early and permanent” end to the war.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to further expand its operations in southern Lebanon, citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah.
- The war continues to cause havoc to the world’s economy, with fueld prices in Australia continuing to surge.
- Victorians and Tasmanians will receive free temporary public transport in a bid to ease pressure at the fuel pump, but there are no such plans for NSW residents.
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A person surveys damage at the site of a building hit in Tehran on Sunday.Getty Images
Watch: Strike on chemical plant in southern Israel
Dramatic video footage emerged today of an Israeli chemical facility in Ne’ot Hovav being struck during a missile attack.
The footage shows a powerful blast followed by towering flames and thick plumes of black smoke rising from the industrial site, located near the city of Be’er Sheva, in southern Israel.
Israeli authorities confirmed the facility was hit amid ongoing exchanges with Iran, though it remains unclear whether the damage was caused by a direct strike or falling debris from an intercepted missile.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, with officials warning the public to steer clear due to concerns over hazardous materials. The area is known for housing chemical and industrial plants, prompting initial fears of a potential toxic leak.
The incident comes as Israel continues to fend off multiple missile salvos from Iran.
Iran says US ground troops will be ‘set on fire’
A top Iranian official has warned the US against a ground invasion, threatening to “set them on fire”.
As the first contingent of 3500 US service members arrived in the region, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s parliament, said his forces were waiting to “set them on fire and punish their regional partners forever”.
“We are certain we can punish America and make it regret ever considering an attack on Iran.”
Ghalibaf accused Washington of secretly planning a ground invasion while talking of negotiation.
“The enemy, openly, sends messages of negotiation and dialogue, but secretly is planning a ground attack,” Ghalibaf said.
“As long as the Americans seek Iran’s surrender, our response is that we will never accept humiliation,” he said in a defiant message to the nation.
The latest developments
Welcome to our live coverage of the war in the Middle East, as the conflict enters its fifth week with no sign of easing.
Here’s a recap of key developments:
- Iran has warned the US against a ground invasion, saying it will set American troops “on fire”.
- The comments come thousands of service members arrived in the Middle East.
- Pakistan has hosted talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt on ways to bring “an early and permanent” end to the war.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered the military to further expand its operations in southern Lebanon, citing continued rocket fire by Hezbollah.
- The war continues to cause havoc to the world’s economy, with fueld prices in Australia continuing to surge.
- Victorians and Tasmanians will receive free temporary public transport in a bid to ease pressure at the fuel pump, but there are no such plans for NSW residents.
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A person surveys damage at the site of a building hit in Tehran on Sunday.Getty Images
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