Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu and Katz have instructed the army to immediately eliminate senior Iranian and Hezbollah officials.
Advisor to the UAE President: The UAE may participate in an international effort to secure the Strait of Hormuz led by the United States.
Saudi Ministry of Defense: intercepted and destroyed 3 drones in the Eastern Province
Saudi Ministry of Defense Spokesperson: Three drones intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province
The Pentagon plans to mass-produce the LUCAS kamikaze drone after successful use in recent strikes on Iran. A top defense official said it has performed well and is being refined for large-scale production. Dozens have been built so far, but the military hasn’t disclosed how many were used in combat.
US State Department orders all embassies worldwide to immediately review security over Middle East tensions and risk of spillover - report
#AlSharq_ Israeli army: We detected missile launches from Iran and the defense system is attempting to intercept them
Trump intends to take the Strait of Hormuz by force in military operation that is expected to take several weeks according to Kan News
Iraqi Prime Minister: The situation in the region is worsening due to the war instigated by the government of Israel
Israeli Home Front Command: Early warning issued for southern Israel after missile launches detected from Iran.
Israeli media: Five drones intercepted en route to Israel
1 week ago"Reports indicate clashes between security forces and citizens around Chaharbagh Square in Tehran. The sound of gunfire can be heard", according to activist Ilia Hashemi
The Israeli army says it has struck Basij forces across 10 different locations in Tehran
PM Modi speaks to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Discusses west Asia war, safe navigation through Hormuz
USAF airstrikes on IRGC-backed Hashed Al Sha'abi / PMF's Jurf Sakhar site
An airstrike targeted a joint security checkpoint of the Basij forces and special forces on Piroozi Street in the center of the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Several airstrikes on Yazd Airport, Yazd Province
Four Basij members killed in Tehran in an Israeli airstrike targeting their vehicle.
1 week agoTrump on NATO: We helped with Ukraine, and they don’t help with Iran
1 week agoTrump: "It used to be very successful. Now it's a country run by fear. It's a country where they tell protesters, 'Don't go outside, because if you do, we're gonna kill you.'"
Israeli Channel 14: Two missiles launched from Iran towards northern and central Israel were intercepted.
Not afraid of it, not afraid of anything, Trump says to question if he puts boots on the ground in Iran, it will become another Vietnam, is he worried about that
Trump: I'm disappointed in NATO, and if they say they won't help, that's not good for our partnership.
1 week agoTrump: "Because of the fact that we have had such Military Success, we no longer 'need,' or desire, the NATO Countries’ assistance — WE NEVER DID! Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea. In fact, speaking as President of the United States of America, by far the Most Powerful Country Anywhere in the World, WE DO NOT NEED THE HELP OF ANYONE!
Sirens heard in Haifa and central Israel
The sirens that sounded across central and northern Israel a short while ago were due to ballistic missiles launched from Iran, and not any rocket fire from Lebanon, according to the Israeli army
The Israeli army: Following the assassination of the Basij commander, the army launched raids on the forces' positions spread throughout Tehran.
The Israeli Defense Forces detected missile launches targeting multiple areas in Israel. The Home Front Command urges residents in those locations to stay near shelters and go inside immediately when alerts sound. [06:08:55]
The Israeli Defense Forces detected missile launches targeting multiple areas in Israel. The Home Front Command urges residents in those locations to stay near shelters and go inside immediately when alerts sound. [01:40:04]
The UAE Ministry of Defense: UAE air defenses are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister: We are destabilizing the Iranian regime
Netanyahu: We are determined to achieve victory and we are close to reaching a moment where we will be a global superpower alongside U.S.
The Iraqi oil minister confirms that his country is in contact with Tehran to allow its oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Civil Defense: Emergency early warning activated in Al-Kharj region
Israeli Channel 12, quoting a senior Israeli officer, told government ministers: We have offensive targets in Iran for the next six weeks.
Iranian Fars News Agency: Explosions heard and air defenses activated in central Tehran
Damage to the area after a piece of an Iranian missile fell on the Holon train station in Israel
Iranian Revolutionary Guard: We targeted US military bases in Victoria, Ali Salem, Al-Kharj, and the Fifth Fleet
One of the falling points was recorded in the city of Rishon LeZion in the central West Bank, where a large rocket fragment fell on the balcony of an apartment in an 18-story building.
White House economic advisor: Oil tankers have begun intermittently crossing the Strait of Hormuz, indicating Iran's diminished capabilities.
Israeli Home Front Command: Intercepting operations in central Israel following missile launches from Iran
Rockets and at least five drones were launched toward the United States Embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday, marking one of the most intense attacks since the start of the war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.
Qatari Ministry of Defense: Armed Forces intercepted a second wave of missiles targeting the State of Qatar
Explosions heard in the skies over Doha as a result of interceptions, Qatari Al-Araby TV reports
1 week agoToday, March 17, 2026, UAE Air Defenses engaged 10 ballistic missiles and 45 UAVs fired by Iran at our civilians and civilian infrastructure
Qatari air defenses repel Iranian attacks
Kuwait health ministry says 2 members of medical emergency team injured after debris fell on ambulance center
Iranian news agency denied the assassination and announced it would publish a letter from Larijani shortly.
Daraa 24 correspondents: Israeli warplanes are flying over Daraa province
Loud explosions heard in central Tehran
1 week agoIsraeli army confirms it killed the head of the Basij in a strike in Tehran, Gholam Reza Soleimani
EU foreign policy chief: European leaders are concerned about not being consulted on the objectives of a war on Iran
Israel’s military said on Tuesday it had killed Basij paramilitary force commander Gholamreza Soleimani in a strike in central Tehran
An explosion was heard in Kerman at around 10:20 AM on Tuesday.
Channel 14: Israeli - Israel is investigating the possibility that leaders Akram al-Ajouri and Muhammad al-Hindi were present at the targeted location in Qom.
Israeli Chief of Staff: We are taking action against the Revolutionary Guard and the regime's repressive elements.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister meets with the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh and warns of the catastrophic repercussions of the continued military escalation in the region.
A U.S. ship carrying ground troops has arrived in Singapore en route to the Middle East - CNN
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that after an aerial interception within Syrian airspace, the remains of a missile, likely Iranian, fell in the Daraa countryside.
Iran: Iranian air defenses intercept targets in the skies over Mashhad, northeast of the country.
South Korean media: Seoul will carefully consider the possibility of deploying its warships in the Strait of Hormuz.
South Korea Defense Minister: Sending any warship to Hormuz requires parliamentary approval
Bloomberg, citing a source: A Kuwaiti-flagged liquefied gas tanker sustained damage after being struck by drone debris near Fujairah, UAE.
Spokesperson for the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee: There is no disruption to oil production or exports on Kharg Island.
1 week agoIsraeli army Spokesperson: In a combined airstrike in Tehran, Shiraz and Tabriz: The Israeli army attacked infrastructure of the Iranian terrorist regime in three areas simultaneously
Saudi Ministry of Defense: intercepted and destroyed 3 drones in the Eastern Province
Abu Dhabi Media Office: Drone attack causes fire at Shah gas field
1 week agoFootage of airstrikes targeting several locations in the Iranian city of Shiraz
1 week agoStrike reported against an ammunition depot in Shiraz
Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident involving falling debris in the Baniyas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defence systems. The incident resulted in the death of a Pakistani national.The public is advised to obtain information only from official sources and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information
Qatari Interior Ministry: A small fire broke out in the industrial area due to falling debris following the interception of a missile.
A barrage of Iranian missiles was detected being launched towards northern Israel.
US Central Command: No US fighter jets were hit by Iran
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses by phone with a number of foreign ministers from brotherly and friendly countries the repercussions of the Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and countries in the region
Iranian sources: Heavy shelling targets Hamadan city in western Iran
Iranian media: 5 powerful explosions in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran
An Iranian Foreign Ministry Advisor tells Lebanese Al-Jadeed that the new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will deliver a televised speech “in the coming days.” The advisor stated that Khamenei is in direct contact with military and political leaders, “and the reason for his non-appearance is due to security threats.” The advisor added that Tehran did not ask Hezbollah to enter the war.
Finland's President Alexander Stubb said NATO allies should take Trump's warnings seriously about securing the Strait of Hormuz. Stubb said countries able and willing to support the US should do so
South Korea's foreign minister discusses with Rubio ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea FM Cho affirms freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz is crucial to global security and economy, including South Korea's: ministry
A Basij headquarters in the Namazi area of Tehran was bombed
Trump: We asked to postpone the meeting with the Chinese president for a month because I want to stay here during the war with Iran.
US 'fine' with some ships getting through Strait of Hormuz, Bessent says
Trump: I'm not going to say whether we'll take Kharg Island or send troops to secure nuclear materials.
Abu Dhabi authorities say they have contained the fire that broke out at Shah gas field, caused by an Iranian drone attack. Operations at the facility have been suspended while damage is being assessed. No injuries were reported.
Bahrain Defense Force: We have intercepted and destroyed 129 missiles and 221 drones since the start of the brutal aggression.
The Saudi Crown Prince and the Egyptian President discuss current developments and the dangerous military escalation in the region in a phone call.
Loud explosions heard east of Tehran
Israeli Home Front Command: Sirens sound in Greater Tel Aviv and central Israel
1 week ago2017Z: 1 blast in suburbs of Khorram Abad, Lorestan Province, Iran. Might be a ballistic missile launch
Activating air defenses in the capital, Tehran
Tehran to strike oil, gas facilities in any country where any US attack on oil facilities on Kharg Island originates - state media
Saudi Ministry of Defense: 6 drones intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province
Axios, citing US officials: Communication channel between Witkoff and Araqchi reactivated
1 week agoAdditional footage of a drone attack on the Majnoon oil field in southern Iraq a short while ago
Trump: We are hitting them very hard; today is a big day when we are pounding a certain area that has much to do with the Strait of Hormuz
An Iraqi security source told Al Jazeera that a third drone had crashed in the Majnoon oil field in Basra.
.@POTUS just now: Iran hit UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait. "Nobody expected that."
Trump on the protesters in Iran: They may be brave, but they are not stupid.
Iran's security chief Larijani urges Muslim unity against ongoing attacks against his country by US-Israel, Criticises Islamic governments for failing to support Tehran amid attacks
