Iran War LIVE Updates: Kuwait reports Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery struck again by Iranian drones

Former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif has spoken in detail about his proposed plan to end the conflict with the United States. Hours after outlining what he called a roadmap for Iran to declare victory and stop the war, Zarif explained why he decided to make the proposal public. In a post on X, he said he felt conflicted, angry over comments by Donald Trump, but also proud of Iran’s military and its people. Despite this, Zarif said he believes the war should end in a way that protects Iran’s national interests.

Iranian media claims a second US F‑35 fighter jet was shot down over central Iran, though the US has not confirmed the report yet.

Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was targeted by a drone strike early today, sparking fires in several sections of the facility. Emergency response and firefighting teams were quickly deployed to control the flames and prevent further damage, according to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA).

Israel’s Home Front Command has issued warnings about possible rocket and missile fire near Malkiya, Kiryat Shmona, Tel Hai, and Metula in the Upper Galilee region. Earlier on Friday, the Home Front Command also alerted residents of a “hostile aircraft intrusion” in the Western Galilee area. The command is responsible for civilian protection and coordinating emergency responses during such security threats.

US President Donald Trump has issued a series of sharp warnings against Iran, claiming that the US military “hasn’t even started” targeting the country’s remaining infrastructure. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Our Military, the greatest and most powerful (by far!) anywhere in the World, hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran. Bridges next, then Electric Power Plants!” He added that the new Iranian leadership “knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!.”

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has rejected claims made by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it shot down an “enemy” fighter jet near Qeshm Island. In a post on X, the US military said all its aircraft are safe and fully accounted for, dismissing the report as false. It also added that Iran has made similar claims several times before, calling them repeated misinformation about incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a sharp warning to Iran, threatening it to either strike a deal or face further devastation. He made the remark while claiming that US strikes had destroyed Iran’s biggest bridge. Trump also shared a video showing thick smoke billowing from the structure as it burned, underscoring the intensity of the attacks. Read the full story here. 

The government of Dubai has strongly denied claims that an Iranian military unit attacked a data center belonging to Oracle in the city. The Dubai Government Media Office quickly responded to the reports circulating online, calling them completely false. In an official statement shared on social media, authorities said there had been no such attack or attempt, and urged the public not to believe unverified information. Read the full story here. 

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to step down and retire immediately, the Pentagon said on Thursday, without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against Iran. The decision marks a significant leadership transition as the administration seeks a commander who "will implement President Donald Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army." Read the full story here.