Iran war live updates: Iran fires missiles at Israel and Gulf, explosions around Tehran
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Key Points:
- Iranian state TV in Kohkilouyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province claimed a U.S. fighter pilot ejected over southwestern Iran, urging locals to capture pilots alive for a "precious prize," though U.S. officials have not commented.
- Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery was struck by Iranian drones, causing fires but no injuries; Kuwait also reported damage to a desalination plant, critical for regional water supply.
- Israel announced progress in establishing defensive lines to protect northern communities from Hezbollah attacks, claiming over 1,000 militants killed since the conflict began.
- Former Iranian diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif proposed a ceasefire plan including limits on Iran's nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting sanctions, while Amnesty International condemned Iran for recruiting child soldiers.
- French President Macron and South Korean President Lee pledged cooperation to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reduce global economic tensions amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.
