ISRAELI MEDIA: Multiple Iranian missile waves targeted Tel Aviv, Be’er Sheva, and areas across the Negev.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas after missiles were detected.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens were activated repeatedly in the Negev, including Dimona and Be’er Sheva, within less than half an hour.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Rockets were reported falling near Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv.

ISRAELI MEDIA: A missile strike caused significant destruction in the settlement of Sitria near Rehovot.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Authorities also reported a serious malfunction in the early warning system during the barrage.

Rocket Fire Reported from Lebanon toward Central Israel

PALESTINE: Rockets were launched from Lebanon toward central Israel, with powerful explosions reported.

PALESTINE: Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and the surrounding areas following the launches.

Iran Denies Responsibility for Drone Attacks in Saudi Arabia

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Tehran said it has no connection to the ten drones Saudi Arabia reported intercepting over Riyadh and the Eastern Province.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Officials urged the Saudi government to investigate the source of the attacks.

Israeli Authorities Take Emergency Measures in the South

ISRAELI MEDIA: The head of the Dimona settlement announced schools would remain closed due to the missile attacks.

Iran Arrests Suspects Accused of Spying for Israel

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Iranian authorities arrested 20 people in northwest Iran, accused of providing the Israeli military with details about a military site.

Western Media Question US–Israeli War Strategy

HAARETZ: Israeli media reported that the United States and Israel are facing difficulty achieving their objectives in the war against Iran.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: The newspaper reported that European governments may hesitate to assist Washington in a war that many do not appear to support.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: Analysts warned that Iran’s threat to oil tankers remains one of its strongest leverage points and could force the Trump administration to make concessions.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: The belief that airstrikes alone could collapse the Iranian government was described as ranging from overly optimistic to illusory.

WALL STREET JOURNAL: The report also noted that Iran views the conflict as existential and has spent decades preparing for it.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran rejects ceasefire talks, expands strikes on US bases, and warns Gulf states hosting American forces.

‘No Ceasefire Now’ – Iran Says War Will Continue Until ‘Aggressors Regret’ Attacks

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD:

• The 52nd wave of Operation “True Promise 4” targeted the occupied territories and US bases across the region.
• Iranian forces said the first phase of retaliation destroyed targets belonging to “US-Zionist terrorists.”
• The strikes targeted concentrations of US forces at Al-Harir base in Erbil and the Ali Al-Salem and Arifjan bases in Kuwait.
• The IRGC warned it would continue pursuing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he remains alive.

Fires Spread across Central Israel after an Iranian Barrage

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Fires were reported across several areas of central Israel, including Ramla, Rishon LeZion, Holon, and Bnei Brak.
• A missile strike also sparked a fire in the city of Netanya following the latest Iranian barrage.
• Iranian messages reportedly reached Israeli mobile phones warning residents to “take your last breaths.”

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in Northern Settlements

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON:

• Hezbollah said it fired a large rocket barrage at Israeli troops in the Khillet al-Mahafir area near the border town of Adaisseh.
• Fighters also targeted Israeli soldiers at the Ajl Hill position north of the settlement of Kfar Yuval.
• Another rocket barrage struck Israeli troops at the Avivim barracks.

Israeli Strike Hits Residential Building in Sidon

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• Israeli warplanes struck a residential apartment in the Sharhabil area of Sidon.
• At least one person was killed and several others were injured in the strike.

Iraqi Resistance Claims Attacks on US Bases

SARAAYA OLIYA AL-DAM: The Iraqi armed group said it carried out five operations targeting US bases inside Iraq and abroad over the past 24 hours.

US Air Force Deaths Confirmed after Tanker Crash

REUTERS: The US Department of Defense confirmed the identities of six air force personnel killed in a refueling aircraft crash over Iraq.

Hamas Sends Message to Iran’s Leadership

HAMAS LEADERSHIP COUNCIL:

• The group congratulated Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei and expressed confidence in continued support for the Palestinian resistance.
• Hamas also offered condolences for the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei.

US Plans to Refill Strategic Oil Reserve

WHITE HOUSE: A spokesperson said the United States will begin refilling its strategic petroleum reserve once the war with Iran ends.

ROBERT INLAKESH: This war of aggression may end up being an event similar to the Iran-Iraq War in the way it cements the existence of the Islamic Republic.

A War that Backfired: Why the US-Israeli Campaign Is Strengthening Iran

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new wave of Iranian missile attacks began toward the occupied territories.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Air raid sirens sounded continuously across central Israel after missiles were detected.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas as Iranian missiles were launched toward central Israel.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Multiple explosions were reported across central Israel during the missile barrage.

Fires Reported across Tel Aviv and Central Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: A missile strike sparked a fire in central Tel Aviv.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Large fires broke out in several areas of Tel Aviv following the latest Iranian missile attack.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Fires were also reported in the cities of Ramla and Holon.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Flames continued burning in multiple locations across Tel Aviv after the strikes.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Air raid sirens also sounded in the northern settlement of Metula and in Avivim in the Upper Galilee.

Israeli Strikes Kill Civilians in Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Three people were killed and six injured in an Israeli strike on Qatrani in Jezzine district.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Four people were killed and two injured in Israeli attacks on Haret Saida.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Israeli warplanes also carried out an airstrike on the town of Mayfadoun in Nabatieh district.

Explosions Heard in Bahrain

AFP: Powerful explosions were reported in the Bahraini capital Manama.

Iraq Holds Emergency Security Meeting

IRAQI COORDINATION FRAMEWORK: Iraqi leaders held an emergency meeting with the prime minister and the head of the Popular Mobilization Forces to assess the security situation.

IRAQI COORDINATION FRAMEWORK: Officials condemned attacks on PMF positions and Iraqi security forces, describing them as violations of Iraqi sovereignty.

IRAQI COORDINATION FRAMEWORK: The group also rejected attacks on vital state infrastructure and diplomatic missions and called for continued security measures to protect them.

Trump Calls for International Naval Deployment in Hormuz

DONALD TRUMP: The US president said several countries would send warships with Washington to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

DONALD TRUMP: Trump urged China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and other states to deploy ships to secure the strategic waterway.

DONALD TRUMP: He said countries that depend on oil shipments through the strait should take responsibility for protecting it, with US support.

DONALD TRUMP: Trump also said reports about the death of Iran’s new supreme leader were “a rumor.”

DONALD TRUMP: In an interview with NBC News, he added it remains unclear whether Iran has laid naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.

US Signals Possible Future Sanctions on Russia

DONALD TRUMP: Washington plans to reimpose sanctions on Russian oil once global energy markets stabilize.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Israeli artillery shelled valleys surrounding the towns of Majdal Zoun, Naqoura, and Zibqin in southern Lebanon.

Iran Denies Responsibility for Regional Attacks

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS:

• Iranian officials said Tehran only targets US and Israeli interests and does not carry out attacks against other regional states.
• The command said any operation conducted by Iran is officially announced and the country takes responsibility for its actions.
• Officials accused Iran’s adversaries of attempting to distort the image of Iran’s “legal defensive measures.”
• They warned that the enemy is trying to create division between Iran and neighboring countries by falsely attributing attacks to Iranian forces.
• Iranian officials said recent attacks in Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq had been falsely blamed on Iran.
• The command also claimed adversaries had copied the Iranian Shahed-136 drone and were using it to attack illegitimate targets in the region.

Iran Calls for Regional Unity

• Iranian officials urged regional governments to respond wisely to what they described as deceptive operations designed to spread chaos.
• They called for unity among regional states to prevent what they described as foreign plots aimed at destabilizing the region.

Bloomberg: War Could Reshape Gulf Alliances

BLOOMBERG:

• The shock of the war involving Iran could reshape the Gulf region and alter political and security alignments.
• Arab states may reconsider their defense strategies, regional alliances, foreign investment policies, and roles in global markets as the conflict unfolds.

AL MAYADEEN:

• A source in the Iranian armed forces said neither Iran nor any resistance factions targeted the Erbil refinery.
• The source claimed the attack was carried out by the United States.
• The same source said Washington was also behind the targeting of a civilian radar at Kuwait airport.
• According to the source, the United States is seeking to create chaos and tension across the region.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Touline and Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon.

Drone Attacks Target US Base in Erbil

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

A drone targeted the US base in Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, causing an explosion.

A third explosion was heard in Erbil after air defenses intercepted another drone near the US base.

IRAQI MEDIA: A fire broke out in central Erbil after a drone crashed in the city.

IRAQI ARMED FACTION: An Iraqi armed group said it targeted US interests in northern Iraq using drones.

Israel Reports Thousands of War Casualties

ISRAELI MEDIA: Magen David Adom reported 3,305 injuries since the start of the war.

Israeli Government Approves Additional Military Spending

ISRAELI PUBLIC BROADCASTER: Government ministers approved, via an emergency phone vote, additional budget cuts from ministries to purchase military equipment.

Egypt Calls for De-escalation

ABDEL FATTAH EL-SISI: The Egyptian president said Cairo is working to extinguish the flames of war in the Gulf and reduce escalation across the region, warning of the conflict’s economic, humanitarian, and security repercussions.

Former CIA Director Comments on Iran

DAVID PETRAEUS: The former CIA director said Washington had hoped to see a figure similar to Delcy Rodríguez emerge in Iran but instead faced a leadership resembling Kim Jong-un.

ABU DHABI MEDIA OFFICE: Authorities brought under control a fire that broke out after a drone targeted an oil facility in the Al-Ruwais industrial area.

Israel Approves Additional Military Spending

ISRAELI PUBLIC BROADCASTER: The Israeli government approved an additional one billion shekels to purchase classified security supplies and military equipment.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in South Lebanon

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON: Hezbollah said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the Khillat al-Mahafir area near the border town of Adaisseh in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Strikes Kill and Injure Civilians in South Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Five people were killed and seven others injured in Israeli airstrikes targeting the towns of Mayfadoun and Majdal Selm in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah Reportedly Fires Cluster Rocket toward Metula

CHANNEL 12: Israeli media reported that Hezbollah launched a cluster rocket toward the northern settlement of Metula for the second time this week.

Sirens Sound in Northern Israel

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in the village of Ghajar in the Upper Galilee.

Sirens also sounded in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas after rockets were detected.

Explosions and Air Defense Activity in Iran

IRANIAN MEDIA: An explosion was reported in the city of Shiraz in southern Iran.

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Iranian air defenses destroyed a US bunker-buster cruise missile in Kohgiluyeh province.

Drone Activity and Attacks Reported in Iraq

AL JAZEERA / IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: A drone of unknown origin crashed near a residential complex west of Baghdad.

AL JAZEERA / IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: Sirens sounded at the US logistical support camp near Baghdad International Airport amid repeated attacks targeting American facilities.

AL JAZEERA / IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: Five drones were intercepted near Baghdad airport in recent hours.

⚡🇮🇶 WATCH: The Iraqi resistance has released new footage of attacks targeting US forces in Iraq and the region. pic.twitter.com/KqcXTW1BXt

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

Iranian Navy Says Tanker Pressure Forced Release of Ships

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD NAVY: Commander Alireza Tangsiri said Iranian naval operations led to the release of several Iranian oil tankers.

UK Considers Sending Interceptor Drones to Middle East

THE TELEGRAPH: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering sending thousands of interceptor drones to the Middle East.

THE TIMES: The UK is discussing options with allies to secure maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including the use of drones to detect naval mines.

Swiss Government Reviews US Military Flight Requests

SWISS GOVERNMENT: Switzerland said it reviewed US requests for military and official aircraft transit, approving three and rejecting two in line with neutrality laws.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Iran warned the US to evacuate all American industrial facilities across the region.

Explosion Reported in Tehran as Air Defenses Intercept Target

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An explosion was heard in the Iranian capital Tehran.

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Iranian air defenses destroyed at least one hostile target over Tehran.

Hezbollah Rockets Target Israeli Positions

HEZBOLLAH STATEMENT: Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israeli soldiers near the Fatima Gate in Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon.

Rockets also targeted an Israeli artillery position in the settlement of Dishon.

Another rocket strike targeted Israeli soldiers near Khazan Hill in the border town of Adaisseh.

Israeli Strikes Intensify across South Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli drone strike hit the Kfarjouz area near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Israeli aircraft carried out a strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Israeli artillery shelled areas near the towns of Taybeh, Adaisseh, and Qantara.

Additional artillery fire targeted Mayfadoun, Yahmar, and Arnoun in southern Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes also struck Khiam and the Kharibeh area near Rashaya al-Fakhar, as well as the town of Blat in Marjayoun district.

Sirens Sound across Israel and the Gulf

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in the settlements of Metula and Avivim in the Upper Galilee.

BAHRAIN INTERIOR MINISTRY: Authorities activated emergency sirens and urged residents to move to the nearest safe location.

SAUDI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Six ballistic missiles launched toward Al-Kharj province were intercepted and destroyed.

SAUDI CIVIL DEFENSE: Warning sirens were activated in Al-Kharj.

Fire Reported in Fujairah Oil Industry Area

FUJAIRAH GOVERNMENT MEDIA OFFICE: Authorities are dealing with a fire in a petroleum industrial zone caused by debris from successful missile interceptions.

❗️🇦🇪 An explosion has reportedly struck the Dubai office of Citibank, one of the largest US financial institutions operating in the Persian Gulf. pic.twitter.com/hIxkCflJbZ

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

Civilian and Medical Casualties in Lebanon

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION: Twelve doctors, paramedics, and nurses were killed in a strike on the Burj Qallawayh health center in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Media Reports Uncertainty over Mojtaba Khamenei

CHANNEL 13: Israeli officials said they are monitoring reports about the disappearance of Iran’s leader Mojtaba Khamenei, claiming there is no certainty he is alive.

US Media Regulator Warns News Networks

US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: The FCC warned it could revoke broadcasting licenses of news networks accused of spreading misleading coverage about the war unless corrections are made before license renewals.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Donald Trump has called on global powers, including the UK and China, to deploy warships as Iran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Trump Scrambles for Intl. Warships, Including China, amid Hormuz Blockade

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Trump adviser David Sacks warns that continued escalation with Iran could destabilize the region and strain Israel’s defenses.

Read the key takeaways and the full report here:

‘Dead Man’s Switch’ – Trump Adviser Urges ‘Declare Victory and Get Out’

ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Iran’s foreign minister said the United States is reaching out to other countries, including China, to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

He added that the US security umbrella in the region is “full of gaps” and encourages instability rather than deterring it.

IRGC Commander Says Hormuz Not Yet Militarily Closed

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: The commander of the IRGC Navy said the Strait of Hormuz has not been militarily closed but is currently under Iranian control.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: He accused the United States of falsely claiming it destroyed Iranian vessels and said Washington is now asking other countries for assistance.

⚡️🇮🇱 WATCH: Footage circulating from Beit Shemesh shows the aftermath of an Iranian missile strike that reportedly hit a synagogue building.

An Israeli journalist says the roof collapsed after the impact, and that the blast from the missile—reportedly carrying a large… pic.twitter.com/33X7DYdoF8

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

US–Israeli Strikes Continue inside Iran

IRANIAN MEDIA: US and Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Shiraz in southern Iran.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: The IRGC said it shot down a Hermes drone over Tehran, bringing the total number of US and Israeli drones downed since the start of the war to 115.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Khiam, Mayfadoun, and Deir Siryan in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Military Says War Plans Extend into April

EYAL ZAMIR: Israel’s chief of staff said stopping the war now would be a mistake, adding that the army has operational plans prepared through April and thousands of targets remain.

IRANIAN STATE TV: Intelligence forces of the Revolutionary Guard arrested 33 people in Tehran and Hamedan accused of photographing military sites.

US–Israeli Strikes Kill 15 in Isfahan

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Fifteen people were killed and others injured in US–Israeli airstrikes targeting the industrial city of Isfahan in central Iran.

Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Israel carried out an airstrike near the town of Tayr Falsayh in southern Lebanon.

Airstrike Targets Popular Mobilization Forces in Iraq

AL JAZEERA / IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: Four people were injured in an airstrike targeting a Popular Mobilization Forces headquarters in Tuz Khurmatu in northeastern Iraq.

Israel Claims 200 Strikes in Iran within 24 Hours

ISRAELI MILITARY: The army said it attacked more than 200 sites across Iran over the past 24 hours.

Hezbollah Rockets Target Northern Israel

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON: Hezbollah said it fired a rocket barrage at the settlements of Shlomi and Lehman.

AL-JAZEERA: Rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Russia and China intensify diplomatic backing for Iran as Trump accuses Moscow of aiding Tehran and rejects uranium proposal.

Read the key takeaways and the full report here:

‘Blitzkrieg Failed’ – Russia’s UN Envoy Says US-Israel War on Iran Lacks Exit Strategy

FINANCIAL TIMES: A member of Donald Trump’s administration said this could be the right moment to declare victory and withdraw from the war. The official warned that continued Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure could have catastrophic consequences for global markets.

Iran Launches New Missile Wave as Explosions Reported in Tehran

IRANIAN STATE TV: Iran launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel, the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, the Negev, and settlements in the occupied West Bank after missiles were detected from Iran.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens also sounded in Haifa, the Haifa Bay area, and the Upper Galilee.

Explosions and Air Defenses Activated in Tehran

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Explosions were heard in several areas of the Iranian capital Tehran as air defenses responded to incoming attacks.

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Iranian air defenses were activated in central areas of Tehran.

Drone Attacks Target US and Emirati Diplomatic Sites

CNN: Two drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad earlier today, according to a security official.

REUTERS: A drone targeted the UAE consulate in Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in South Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Ghassaniyeh in the Sidon district of south Lebanon.

Israeli strikes also targeted the outskirts of Babbliyeh near Sidon.

Two additional Israeli airstrikes hit the towns of Aadchit and Qabrikha in south Lebanon.

Iran Warns of Retaliation against US-Linked Energy Infrastructure

ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Iran will respond to any attacks on its energy facilities and may target infrastructure linked to US companies in the region.

The Iranian foreign minister said the strike on Kharg Island was launched from neighboring countries and that US HIMARS missiles were fired from locations in the Gulf.

He added that Russia and China remain strategic partners of Iran, including in military cooperation.

White House Calls on Iran’s Military to Surrender

WHITE HOUSE: Washington said it would be wise for the Iranian military and all forces allied with it to lay down their weapons and “save what remains of their country.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran’s warnings to the UAE reflect not only military retaliation, but a wider view of Abu Dhabi as a strategic adversary.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Why Is Iran Treating the UAE as More Than Just Another US Host? – Analysis

Hezbollah Rocket Fire Triggers Sirens across Northern Israel

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Four rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Misgav Am, Rosh Hanikra, Nahariya, and other areas in the Western Galilee after rockets were detected.

HEZBOLLAH: Hezbollah said it targeted the settlements of Gronot HaGalil and the Israeli air defense system in Ma’alot-Tarshiha with rockets.

ISRAELI MILITARY: The army said it killed a senior Hezbollah communications unit commander earlier this week.

Iranian Missile Strike Causes Damage in Israel

ISRAELI CIVIL DEFENSE: Two people were injured and buildings were damaged in Eilat and the Jerusalem area following the latest Iranian missile barrage.

HAARETZ: The Iranian missile that struck Eilat reportedly carried a cluster warhead, with shrapnel falling in multiple locations and causing damage and injuries.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Authorities detected another missile launch toward Eilat and surrounding areas, later saying it was intercepted.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon.

Iran Intercepts US Weapons

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Iranian air defenses destroyed an advanced AGM-158 cruise missile and shot down a US drone near Na’in in Isfahan province.

Iran Threatens US Financial Infrastructure in the Region

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Iran said it targeted branches of US banks in the region in response to Israeli strikes on two Iranian banks.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Tehran warned that if Iranian banks are attacked again, all branches of US banks across the region will become legitimate targets.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Oil tankers and vessels belonging to aggressor states remain banned from crossing the Strait of Hormuz and will be targeted if they attempt to pass.

DONALD TRUMP: Several countries affected by Iran’s attempt to close the Strait of Hormuz may send warships to secure the waterway. The US will continue heavy strikes along Iran’s coast and target Iranian naval vessels to reopen the strait.

UN Calls for De-escalation in Lebanon

ANTONIO GUTERRES: The UN secretary-general warned that Israeli evacuation orders have displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians in Lebanon.

He urged Israel to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and called on all parties to halt the war and return to diplomacy.

Guterres also called on Hezbollah to respect the Lebanese government’s authority and implement UN Resolution 1701.

❗️🇮🇷/🇮🇱 WATCH: The moment an explosive fragment from an Iranian missile falls in Eilat, in southern Israel. pic.twitter.com/wMRbXQtpAS

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

Trump Downplays Damage to US Aircraft

DONALD TRUMP: The US president claimed aircraft at a Saudi base hit earlier in the war suffered only minor damage and most have already returned to service.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli analysis says Hezbollah remains operational and disciplined despite heavy losses, challenging early assumptions that the group had been severely weakened.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

‘No Signs of Disintegration’ – Israeli Media Admits Hezbollah Remains Operational

IRANIAN STATE TV: Iran launched another wave of missiles toward enemy targets minutes after the previous barrage.

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new round of missile launches toward Israel began shortly beforehand.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Three missiles landed in open areas in central Israel, while five powerful explosions were heard across the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv, central Israel, and coastal areas after rockets were detected from Iran and Lebanon.

Sirens Sound in Jordan amid Regional Escalation

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Air raid sirens sounded in the Jordanian capital Amman and other cities across the country.

Hezbollah Strike Targets Israeli Position

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON: Hezbollah targeted the newly established Israeli Blat site in southern Lebanon with a guided rocket.

❗️🇮🇷/🇮🇱 UPDATE: Iranian state TV reported that another wave of missiles was launched toward Israel minutes after the previous barrage, marking a new round of strikes.

⚠️ ISRAELI MEDIA: Three missiles reportedly landed in open areas in central Israel, while five powerful… pic.twitter.com/XB3WqTVyav

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: One person was killed and four others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Nabaa area east of Beirut.

US–Israeli Strikes Continue inside Iran

IRANIAN STATE TV: US and Israeli aircraft carried out airstrikes on several locations in the city of Isfahan.

IRANIAN RED CRESCENT: Since the start of the war, 160 medical centers and 120 schools have been damaged across Iran. The attacks have killed 206 students and education staff, along with 16 medical workers and one paramedic.

Lebanese Medical Casualties from Israeli Attacks

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Israeli strikes have killed 26 paramedics and wounded 51 others since March 2.

Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Iranian forces warned that oil tankers and vessels belonging to aggressor states remain banned from passing through the Strait of Hormuz and will be targeted if they attempt to cross.

US military bases across the region are under missile and drone attacks launched by Iranian naval forces.

Casualties Reported in Iraq

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCES: Three members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces were killed following an attack in Baghdad.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli attacks in Gaza killed five Palestinians while settlers assaulted residents in the occupied West Bank, injuring several villagers.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Israeli Strikes Kill Five in Gaza as Settlers Attack Palestinian Village in West Bank

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and towns in the Galilee Panhandle after rocket launches were detected.

ISRAELI MILITARY: The army said it intercepted a missile launched from Iran toward southern Israel.

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Early warning alerts were also activated in Eilat and the Negev as air defense systems were deployed.

Israeli Strikes and Threats against Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Qantara in southern Lebanon.

ISRAELI MILITARY: The army renewed threats to strike areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs, including Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, and Laylaki.

❗️🇮🇱 UPDATE: Air raid sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and several towns in the Galilee Panhandle after rocket launches were detected, according to the Israeli Home Front Command.

❗️🇮🇱/🇮🇷 ISRAELI MILITARY: The army said it intercepted a missile launched from Iran toward southern… pic.twitter.com/FgR3CYamI1

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

US Strike on Kharg Island and Continued Israeli Operations in Iran

US CENTRAL COMMAND: US forces carried out a precision strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, destroying naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and other military sites.

US CENTRAL COMMAND: The strike targeted more than 90 Iranian military objectives on the island but did not hit oil infrastructure.

ISRAELI MILITARY: Israel said it destroyed a space research center and an air defense factory in Tehran.

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER: Israel will continue striking Iranian sites across the country and says the confrontation with Iran has entered a decisive phase.

Oil and Shipping Disruptions in the Gulf

REUTERS: Oil loading operations at the UAE’s Fujairah port were suspended after a fire caused by falling drone debris.

REUTERS / TANKER TRACKERS: Two oil tankers were seen loading at Iran’s Kharg Island hours after the US strike.

Regional Air Defense Activity

UAE DEFENSE MINISTRY: Air defenses intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones launched from Iran.

JORDANIAN ARMED FORCES: The military said it intercepted 79 out of 85 Iranian missiles and drones targeting Jordan during the second week of the war.

Iran Issues Warnings and Security Statements

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS: Iran called on civilians in the UAE to evacuate areas where US forces are stationed.

IRANIAN BORDER GUARDS COMMANDER: Iran will defend its borders “to the last drop of blood” and respond forcefully to any attack.

IRANIAN BORDER GUARDS COMMANDER: Authorities said security forces remain fully prepared and have prevented destabilizing activities along the borders.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran said it struck a US aircraft carrier taking it “out of service”, as American-Israeli attacks killed civilians and clashes continued across the country.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Iran Says US Aircraft Carrier Disabled as US-Israeli Bombing Kills Civilians

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The US embassy in Baghdad came under attack as explosions and drone strikes were reported across the Iraqi capital.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Rocket, Drone Attacks Hit US Embassy in Baghdad, No Air Defense Sirens Heard

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Goren, Elon, and Zar’it in the Western Galilee after rockets were launched from Lebanon.

ISRAELI ARMY: Rescue teams reported damage to homes and vehicles in the settlement of Hatzor HaGlilit in the Upper Galilee after a rocket strike.

Israeli Strikes Continue across South Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the heights of the towns of Sajd and Yater in southern Lebanon.

ISRAELI MILITARY / MAARIV: The army said it destroyed multiple Hezbollah rocket launch platforms and cells in Lebanon as part of ongoing operations.

ISRAELI MILITARY: Israeli forces said their objective is to weaken Hezbollah’s command structure and military capabilities, claiming around 110 Hezbollah sites have been struck since the start of the operation.

❗️🇮🇷/🇮🇱 WATCH: Scenes of destruction following the impact of an Iranian missile in the Galilee region of northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/0mEwdt1aQr

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 14, 2026

Iran Warns over Gulf Targets and Strait of Hormuz

MOHSEN REZAEI: The Iranian official said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and that US warships will not be allowed to enter the Gulf.

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS: Iran warned it may strike shipping ports and US military locations in the UAE and called on civilians to evacuate port areas.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL / BUSHEHR PROVINCE: Authorities said oil exports from Kharg Island continue normally despite US strikes and that no casualties were reported.

Oil Supply Disruptions and Energy Concerns

IRAQI OIL MINISTRY / AL JAZEERA: Iraq said oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have stopped due to the regional escalation and that alternatives are being explored, including the Kirkuk–Ceyhan pipeline.

MAERSK CEO / WALL STREET JOURNAL: The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the harder it will be to replenish oil reserves across Asia.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard announced a new missile and drone wave targeting Israeli positions and US bases across the region.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Iran Launches 48th Wave of ‘True Promise 4’, Targets Israel and US Bases

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Ma’alot-Tarshiha, Kfar Vradim, Abirim, and parts of the Upper Galilee after rockets were launched from Lebanon.

Israeli authorities said several rockets were intercepted and the emergency alert in the Galilee was later lifted.

ISRAELI RADIO: Two people were injured and infrastructure was damaged in Metula from rocket shrapnel launched from Lebanon the previous night.

Hezbollah Continues Cross-Border Attacks

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON:

Hezbollah targeted Israeli troop concentrations at Aqaba Hill in the border town of Maroun al-Ras with rockets.

The group also launched rocket barrages toward Kiryat Shmona and carried out a second strike on the Metula settlement.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue in Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli artillery shelled the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon.

Airstrikes also targeted the towns of Taybeh and Haret Saida, while another strike hit the Nabaa area in Mount Lebanon.

A residential apartment in Haret Saida caught fire following one of the air raids.

US–Israeli Strikes Reported across Iran

TASNIM: Six people were killed and seven injured in a US–Israeli attack on the village of Khazab in Iran’s Markazi province.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL / MEHR: Joint US–Israeli strikes targeted three locations in the cities of Sirjan and Rafsanjan in Kerman province.

ILAM PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES: Six members of the same family, including an infant, were killed when a residential house in the city of Ivan was struck.

EAST AZERBAIJAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Military sites and two industrial units west of Tabriz were hit, injuring five people as multiple explosions were reported across the city.

Iran Reports Drone Interception and Security Arrests

IRANIAN STATE TV: Iranian forces shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Bandar Abbas.

IRANIAN POLICE: Authorities arrested 54 monarchist supporters accused of planning unrest and two individuals accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad.

IRGC IN QOM: Thirteen people were detained on charges of disrupting security, and three Starlink devices were confiscated.

KERMAN PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES: Fourteen suspects were arrested for alleged attempts to incite unrest.

Energy Infrastructure and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

DONALD TRUMP: The US president threatened to strike Iran’s oil facilities on Kharg Island if Tehran continues restricting passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Authorities said oil facilities on Kharg Island remain undamaged and operations continue despite the strikes.

MAERSK CEO / WALL STREET JOURNAL:

The longer the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the harder it will become to replenish oil supplies in Asia.

US Military Reinforcement and Intelligence Operations

ABC NEWS / US OFFICIAL: The US military deployed about 10,000 AI-powered interceptor drones across the Middle East to counter enemy drones.

AVIATION TRACKING DATA: More than 200 US military cargo flights have headed to the Middle East since the start of the war.

BRITISH DEFENSE MINISTRY: A US U-2 reconnaissance aircraft landed at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom to support operations related to the war against Iran.

Drone and Security Incidents across the Region

AL JAZEERA SOURCES: Air defenses in Sulaymaniyah shot down a drone targeting the 70th Peshmerga Brigade in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region.

SAUDI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed a drone in the kingdom’s Eastern Province.

BLOOMBERG: A drone attack in Fujairah in the UAE sparked a fire and disrupted some oil-related activities.

Political Reactions to the War

HAMAS:

The movement condemned the US–Israeli aggression against Iran, calling it a violation of international law.

IRANIAN ARMY SPOKESMAN:

Tehran claimed Iranian forces forced the largest US warship to retreat and rendered it out of service.

HASSAN LAFI: Will the Lebanese front evolve into a central axis of the long conflict, or will the broader regional balance—particularly the ongoing war involving Iran—impose limits on escalation?

From ‘Victory’ to Shock: Hezbollah’s Unexpected Comeback

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• The helicopter landing pad at the US embassy in Baghdad was struck during the attack.
• Columns of smoke continued rising from inside the US embassy compound following the strike.

IRAQI SECURITY FORCES:

Authorities closed the Green Zone entirely in central Baghdad amid the security escalation.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Beirut

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli airstrike targeted the Bourj Hammoud area in Beirut.

Air Raid Sirens Sound in Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: Air raid sirens sounded in the settlement of Shtula near the Lebanese border.

Iraqi Command Condemns Strikes in Residential Areas

IRAQI JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND: Turning civilian homes into theaters of military operations constitutes a complete crime, the command said, condemning strikes carried out inside residential neighborhoods.

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Air raid sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona, Kfar Giladi, Misgav Am, Tel Hai, Manara, and Margaliot after rockets were launched from Lebanon.
• Israeli media said Hezbollah strikes continued throughout the night, with repeated sirens sounding across northern settlements.
• Two rocket barrages were launched toward Metula, with several rockets landing in the area and causing damage.
• Israeli media also reported significant damage in the Galilee from a combined rocket barrage from Lebanon and Iran.
• The latest rocket salvos reportedly fell near military bases in northern Israel.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Positions along the Border

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON:

• Fighters targeted the Metula settlement with a rocket barrage.
• Rocket fire also struck gatherings of Israeli soldiers at Talat al-Khazzan in the border town of Adaisseh for the second time.
• Artillery shells targeted Israeli troop concentrations in the al-Hamousiya area west of the border town of Blida.

Explosions and Attack Reported at US Embassy Compound in Baghdad

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• An explosion was heard inside the US embassy compound in Baghdad.
• The embassy’s air defense system was targeted in the attack.
• Columns of smoke were seen rising from inside the compound.
• Another explosion was also reported in central Baghdad.

Iraqi Authorities Condemn Strikes in Residential Areas

IRAQI JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND:

• The command condemned what it described as a dangerous escalation involving strikes inside residential neighborhoods.
• It said targeting individuals deep inside civilian areas and turning safe homes into military battlegrounds constitutes a complete crime.
• The command stressed that any justification for such strikes is legally invalid.

IRAQI SECURITY FORCES: Authorities closed the Green Zone in central Baghdad amid the escalating security situation.

Militia Claims Attacks on US Bases

SARAYA AWLIYA AL-DAM: The group said its fighters carried out eight operations targeting US bases inside Iraq and elsewhere over the past 24 hours.

Trump Advisers Debate Exit Strategy from War

WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• Trump advisers are urging him to find an exit from the war, but the president reportedly has no clear plan to end the conflict.
• The Pentagon is concerned that warships escorting oil tankers could become targets unless Iranian capabilities are destroyed.
• US military officials had warned Trump that attacking Iran could lead Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, though Trump reportedly believes Iran would surrender before doing so.
• Another scenario under discussion would involve Trump declaring victory and ending the war.

US Official Calls for Withdrawal

WHITE HOUSE AI ADVISER: A senior White House artificial intelligence official said the United States should “declare victory and withdraw” from the war with Iran.

Iran Issues Warning over Energy Infrastructure

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS: If Iran’s oil, economic, or energy infrastructure is attacked, Tehran warned it will destroy oil and energy infrastructure across the region linked to US companies or cooperating with Washington.

IQBAL JASSAT: Now that Helen Zille has found her voice to denigrate South Africa’s stance against Israel and America’s illegitimate war on Iran, let’s be reminded about her hypocrisy regarding the Gaza genocide.

Helen Zille’s Stance on South Africa-Iran Ties Raises False Alarm

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• A drone strike targeted a house belonging to a resistance faction on Karada Street in Baghdad, killing three people inside the building.
• Iraqi security forces imposed a security cordon around the site of the attack.
• Explosions were heard in eastern Baghdad and around Sadr City as US aircraft intensified flights over the capital.
• Additional strikes targeted areas in the Baladiyat district and Sadr City on the Rusafa side of Baghdad, including a drone attack on a refrigerated transport truck.

Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Palestinians

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: Two Palestinians were killed and others injured in an Israeli strike targeting a police checkpoint north of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Base near Safed

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON: Fighters launched a rocket barrage targeting the Ein Zeitim base north of occupied Safed.

Iran Issues Warning over Energy Infrastructure

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS: Iran warned that if its oil, economic, or energy infrastructure is attacked, it will immediately destroy oil and energy infrastructure belonging to companies in the region that have American stakes or cooperate with Washington.

Missile Impacts Reported near Israeli Military Bases

ISRAELI MEDIA: The latest rocket barrages reportedly fell near military bases in northern Israel.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD:

• The 48th wave of Operation “True Promise 4” was launched in coordination with Hezbollah, targeting the Galilee, the Golan, Haifa, and US military bases in the region.
• Seven sites in Tel Aviv, two locations in Rishon LeZion, and one site in Shoham were targeted during the latest barrage.
• The operation also struck three US troop gathering locations at King Sultan, Victory, and Erbil bases.
• The attack used solid-fuel Kheibar-Shekan ballistic missiles, liquid-fuel Qadr missiles, and attack drones.
• Iranian forces said the strikes destroyed infrastructure belonging to Israel’s Northern Command and targeted US troop concentrations.

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Air raid sirens sounded across settlements in the Lower Galilee after missiles were launched from Iran toward central Israel, with residents instructed to enter shelters.
• Powerful explosions were reported in Safed, while Channel 12 said a building in the Upper Galilee was hit in the barrage.

VIDEO | Direct missile impact reported in Haifa moments ago. pic.twitter.com/nidw4G3DYo

— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) March 14, 2026

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: The IRGC displayed its capabilities and facilities, including underground drone bases.

IRGC showcases part of its drone arsenal in a tunnel.

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— Press TV 🔻 (@PressTV) March 13, 2026

Possible Putin–Khamenei Meeting Discussed

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO MOSCOW: A first meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iran’s Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may take place this year during the Caspian Summit in Tehran.

Israeli Airstrikes and Shelling Continue in Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Toul in southern Lebanon.
• Israeli artillery targeted the towns of Aitaroun and Ainata, while flare shells were fired over the town of Adaisseh.
• Shelling also resumed around the town of Khiam, with Israeli vehicles seen withdrawing south of the town.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Military Sites with Rockets and Drones

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN LEBANON:

• Fighters targeted gatherings of Israeli soldiers in Maroun al-Ras and near the Khiam municipality with rocket barrages.
• Rocket fire also struck Israeli troop concentrations at the newly established Blat and Namer al-Jamal positions near the Lebanese border.
• Drone swarms targeted the Ein Shemer missile air-defense base east of Hadera and the Stella Maris naval surveillance base along the northern coast.

Iran Targets US Base in the UAE

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: Radar systems, command centers, and US troop concentrations at Al Dhafra Air Base were targeted with cruise and ballistic missiles.

Israeli Strike Reported in Gaza

PALESTINIAN MEDIA: One Palestinian was killed and others injured after an Israeli strike hit a police checkpoint north of Khan Yunis in southern Gaza.

Explosions and Attacks Reported in Iraq

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• An explosion was heard in central and southern Baghdad.
• A strike also targeted the Sayyed al-Shuhada Cultural Complex in the village of Khazna in the Nineveh Plain east of Mosul.

US Casualties and Damage to Tanker Aircraft Increase

WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• A US official said that after two weeks of war, 13 American soldiers have been killed, 10 seriously wounded, and about 200 others injured.
• Five US Air Force refueling aircraft were hit at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, raising the number of damaged or destroyed tanker planes to at least seven.
• Officials also said Iranian missile strikes targeted a Saudi base used by oil tankers in recent days.

Energy Markets and US Oil Measures

US ENERGY DEPARTMENT:

• Washington launched a strategic emergency oil exchange aimed at stabilizing global oil supplies.
• Early deliveries are expected to begin transitioning to the market by the end of next week.

GLOBAL MARKETS: Oil prices have risen to around $104 per barrel.

Trump Comments on US-Israel War Objectives

DONALD TRUMP: The US president said Washington’s objectives in Iran “may not be very different” from those of Israel.

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD: The force announced the launch of the 47th wave of Operation True Promise 4, saying the strikes form part of the ongoing response to US and Israeli attacks.

US Base near Baghdad Airport Targeted

AL JAZEERA / IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: The US logistical support camp near Baghdad International Airport came under attack. No details have yet been released regarding casualties or the extent of the damage.

❗️🇮🇱/🇮🇷 WATCH: Israeli police and ambulances mobilize in the Negev at the site where an Iranian missile reportedly struck. pic.twitter.com/9lXtCfdAaj

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 13, 2026

Trump Claims Iran’s Air and Naval Forces Destroyed

DONALD TRUMP: The US president said Washington had delivered a “powerful strike” against Iran, claiming the Iranian navy and air force had been destroyed and that most of the country’s military capabilities, including radar and air defense systems, had nearly disappeared.

Israeli Strike Kills Medical Personnel in Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Twelve members of a medical team were killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a health center in southern Lebanon.

Militia and Military Sites Targeted in Iraq

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: A site belonging to the Popular Mobilization Forces in the Nineveh Plain came under attack. No information on casualties or damage has yet been released.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded across the Negev, the Dead Sea region, Tel Aviv, and other parts of central and southern Israel after missile launches.

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new wave of missiles was launched toward Israel minutes after a previous barrage.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: A rocket impact was documented in the Negev and remains under investigation.

MAARIV: A serious injury was reported in the Negev following Iranian missile fire.

CHANNEL 12: A fire broke out in the city of Lod after rocket shrapnel fell in the area.

❗️🇮🇷/🇮🇱 WATCH: Footage shows an Iranian missile striking a site in the Naqab (Negev) in southern Israel, as Israeli forces and emergency services mobilize following the attack. pic.twitter.com/elzTCC6Ynh

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 13, 2026

Hezbollah Drone Strike Targets Israeli Soldiers in Ya’ra

HEZBOLLAH: The group announced a drone strike targeting a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the settlement of Ya’ra as part of its ongoing operations against Israel.

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Southern Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Five people were killed and five others injured in an Israeli airstrike in the Nabatieh district.

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli airstrikes also targeted the towns of Toul and Jibshit in southern Lebanon.

US Reinforces Middle East Defenses

NEW YORK TIMES: The United States has deployed thousands of “Merops” interceptor drones to the Middle East to strengthen defenses and protect US forces and facilities from potential Iranian attacks.

AXIOS: President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act to boost oil production off the California coast in an attempt to curb rising energy prices amid the escalating regional war.

Drone Activity Reported across Iraq and the Gulf

AL JAZEERA / IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: An unidentified drone crashed in the Al-Dibis area of Kirkuk province.

KUWAIT NATIONAL GUARD: A drone was shot down while securing a sensitive site.

Diplomatic Tensions Continue over Iran War

AXIOS: President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to transfer Iran’s enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential agreement to end the war.

IRGC: Five armed drones belonging to Israel and the US were shot down in the last three hours, including Orbiter, Hermes, and MQ-9 models. The IRGC said a total of 114 enemy drones have been destroyed since the start of the war.

Casualties Reported in Strike on Iranian Village

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Six people were killed and seven wounded in what was described as a US-Israeli attack on a village in Markazi province in central Iran.

Iranian Officials Accuse US and Israel of Targeting Civilian Sites

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS: The US and Israel are targeting civilian and public centers because of their military failures and inability to confront Iran directly.

Iran Increases Domestic Security Measures

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Police and security patrols across Iran have been tripled during the war to maintain internal security.

Iranian Leadership Accuses Netanyahu of Manipulating Trump

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER: Donald Trump was deceived by Benjamin Netanyahu into starting the war and is now acting under his control. Iran no longer distinguishes between the United States and Israel regarding what it described as their crimes, and the war will continue until the enemy’s calculations change.

Energy Market Turbulence as War Continues

US ENERGY SECRETARY: The world is experiencing temporary disruptions in energy supplies, while Washington is focused on ending Iran’s ability to threaten Americans and global energy markets.

Gulf Leaders Call for De-Escalation

QATARI EMIRI DIWAN: Qatar’s emir spoke with the Sultan of Oman about regional developments, stressing the importance of de-escalation and dialogue to maintain stability.

Unidentified Drone Crash Reported West of Baghdad

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: An unidentified drone crashed west of Baghdad. The source did not specify its origin or whether the incident caused casualties or damage.