ISRAELI RADIO: Hezbollah launched around 40 rockets toward northern Israel within two hours.

HEZBOLLAH:

• Targeted an Israeli Hummer vehicle near Mais al-Jabal with a guided missile.
• Struck a gathering of Israeli soldiers using attack drones near Al-Hamamis, south of Al-Khiam.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and Upper Galilee following rocket fire from Lebanon.

Iranian Missile Pressure Mounts, Air Defenses Breached

HAARETZ:

• Iran launched 470 missiles toward Israel over 25 days, with escalation in the past week.
• 35 cluster missiles penetrated Israeli air defense systems since the war began.
• Around 20 missiles were launched toward Israel in the latest wave.
• Missile attacks have killed 15 people in Israel since the start of the war.
• Approximately 5,000 Israelis have been hospitalized due to Iranian and Lebanese fire.

ISRAELI CHANNEL 12: Iranian strikes disrupted operations at Ben Gurion Airport.

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO:

• Four Iranian missile barrages were launched within 40 minutes toward Israel.
• Explosions were reported across greater Tel Aviv amid interception attempts.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Consecutive missile waves were launched toward Israeli territory following earlier barrages.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and central Israel after missile launches from Iran.
• Residents were instructed to remain in shelters as interceptions continued.

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH: Millions of Israelis entered shelters amid ongoing missile fire.

Israeli Strikes Continue Across Lebanon Amid Rising Casualties

ISRAELI ARMY: A series of strikes targeted infrastructure and economic sites in Lebanon, claiming Hezbollah control.

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli airstrikes hit the towns of Al-Hanniya and Rashaf in southern Lebanon.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Two paramedics were killed in an Israeli strike on Nabatieh.

Iran Signals Defiance

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER:

• Warned against testing Iran’s resolve in defending its territory.
• Said US military deployments in the region are being closely monitored.

IRANIAN MEDIA: Additional missile launches toward Israeli territory followed earlier waves.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Escalation intensifies as Iran warns US forces, expands missile strikes, and Hormuz disruption threatens global energy stability.

Iran Issues Stark Warning to US 82nd Airborne – War News in Brief

PEDRO SANCHEZ: The Spanish prime minister accused Netanyahu of seeking to replicate the destruction of Gaza in Lebanon.

⚡🔺️ KHATAM AL-ANBIA HQ SPOKESPERSON: “The strategic force you boasted of has turned into a strategic defeat… do not call your defeat an ‘agreement’; the era of your promises is over.”

🔹️ “There are two fronts today—right and wrong—and no free person will be deceived by… pic.twitter.com/rwRmYDBdOm

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 25, 2026

Hezbollah Escalates Attacks on Israeli Positions Across Northern Front

HEZBOLLAH:

• An Israeli Merkava tank was targeted by a drone in the Taybeh project, southern Lebanon.
• More than 100 rockets were fired toward Israeli positions in Naqoura, Qouzah, and northern settlements.
• A gathering of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles was struck in Naqoura.
• Rockets also targeted a military barracks in Upper Galilee.
• Additional operations included anti-air responses to Israeli aircraft during strikes on southern Lebanon.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Around 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel since early morning, with several intercepted.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded across the western Galilee, Hanita, Arab al-Aramshe, and surrounding areas following drone infiltration.
• Alerts were also triggered along the Sea of Galilee shoreline.

Israeli Strikes Intensify in Iran, With Civilian Casualties Reported

ISRAELI ARMY:

• Two sites involved in the production of cruise missiles were targeted in central Tehran.

IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Four people were killed and six injured in a strike on a cultural center in Rey, south of Tehran.
• Seven people were killed in a separate strike on a residential neighborhood in Tabriz.
• Multiple explosions were reported in Isfahan and nearby areas, indicating expanded targeting of central Iran.

ALBORZ PROVINCE AUTHORITIES: Eighteen people were injured after a residential building west of Tehran was struck in overnight attacks.

Lebanon Under Sustained Israeli Air Assault as Casualties Rise

AL JAZEERA:

• Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near Al-Duwayr, Al-Rihan, and Toul in southern Lebanon.
• Additional strikes were reported across multiple southern towns amid continued escalation along the border.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY:

• Seven people were killed and 13 injured in Israeli strikes on Adloun and surrounding areas.
• Casualty figures continue to rise amid repeated attacks on civilian areas.

Iraq Reports Heavy Losses Following Strikes on Military Sites

IRAQI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Seven soldiers were killed and 13 injured in a strike on Habbaniyah base in Anbar province.

REUTERS (citing security sources): Two Iraqi soldiers were killed and 20 others injured in additional strikes targeting Popular Mobilization Forces positions in Anbar.

AL JAZEERA: Further injuries were reported among Iraqi forces following renewed attacks on Habbaniyah.

Regional Spillover Expands Into Gulf as Interceptions Continue

SAUDI CIVIL DEFENSE: Shrapnel from intercepted ballistic missiles fell on two homes in the Eastern Province, causing material damage without injuries.

ASSOCIATED PRESS: A Thai-flagged vessel successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with Iranian authorities, underscoring ongoing disruptions to maritime traffic.

Diplomatic Tracks Remain Active Despite Deep Mistrust

ASSOCIATED PRESS: Iran has received a 15-point ceasefire proposal from the United States, according to Pakistani officials.

CNN: Tehran has signaled willingness to consider sustainable proposals to end the war, though no agreement has been reached.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON: Iran does not trust US diplomacy, citing previous attacks carried out during negotiations.

JERUSALEM POST: Israeli officials indicated that a 15-point agreement could be acceptable if Iran agrees to its terms.

International Warnings Intensify as War Expands

UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL:

• An emergency session reviewed Iranian attacks across Gulf states and Jordan.
• Officials warned the region is approaching an unprecedented and unpredictable catastrophe.
• More than 1,000 people have been killed in Lebanon over the past three weeks of Israeli attacks.

DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVES:

• Iran accused Israel of undermining the regional order through continued attacks.
• Gulf states condemned Iranian strikes targeting their territories and called for international intervention.

IRANIAN STATE TV: Iranian armed forces launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Missile launches from Iran were detected.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded in the Dead Sea region and Beersheba.
• Alerts were also activated in Dimona and the Negev.

Hezbollah Intensifies Rocket and Drone Attacks on Northern Front

HEZBOLLAH:

• Rocket barrage targeted the artillery position in Dishon settlement.
• Northern Command headquarters (Dado base) north of Safed was struck.
• Command site near Yiftah barracks targeted with rockets.
• Israeli soldiers in Shomera barracks targeted with attack drones.
• Merkava tank in Qouzah targeted twice with guided missiles.
• Additional strike hit Israeli troop gatherings in Qouzah using rockets and artillery.
• Kiryat Shmona settlement targeted with a rocket barrage.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Around 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel within the past hour.

Drone Infiltration Fears Trigger Sirens in Safed and Northern Israel

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded in Safed and surrounding areas over suspected drone infiltration.
• Alerts also activated in Upper and Western Galilee, including Metat, Harfesh, and Shtula.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Air Evacuation Attempt

HEZBOLLAH: An Israeli military helicopter attempting casualty evacuation was targeted with an air defense missile, forcing it to withdraw.

Israeli Media Acknowledges Strategic Setbacks

HAARETZ: The war has not only weakened US and Israeli deterrence but also exposed misleading narratives about military successes.

Energy Market Pressures Expected to Persist

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA: Oil and energy prices will not return to previous levels until regional stability is secured by Iranian forces.

US Strategy Under Scrutiny Amid Escalation

FOREIGN AFFAIRS: The US has no good options against Iran, and Trump needs an exit strategy.

IRGC:

• Wave 80 of “True Promise 4” launched using ballistic missiles and drones.
• Targets struck in Tel Aviv, Kiryat Shmona, and Bnei Brak.
• US bases in Ali Al Salem, Arifjan, Al Azraq, and Sheikh Isa were also targeted.

IRGC Threatens Broader Targeting Across Northern Israel and Gaza Perimeter

IRGC: Israeli troop concentrations in northern occupied Palestine and the Gaza envelope will be targeted without restraint.

IRGC Claims Strikes on Israeli Northern Command Structures

IRGC:

• The military command center north of Safed was targeted.
• Strategic points and military centers in northern areas were destroyed in support of Hezbollah operations.

Pentagon Prepares Deployment of 82nd Airborne Troops

POLITICO: Around 3,000 US troops from the 82nd Airborne Division are being prepared for deployment to the Middle East.

Oil Price Surge Expected to Impact US Markets

WALL STREET JOURNAL: Record prices for certain crude types are expected to reach the US unless the war ends.

Pope Calls for Ceasefire and Dialogue

VATICAN: The Pope renewed his call for a ceasefire and dialogue to achieve a mutually acceptable solution.

Israeli Strike Targets Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

AL MAYADEEN: An Israeli airstrike targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Some may argue that Iran is not merely playing chess, but rewriting its rules. That, perhaps, is the most unsettling realization of all.

Read the latest editorial by Ramzy Baroud.

Yes, Iran is Playing Chess — But Only After Rewriting the Rules of the Game

ISRAELI MEDIA: Power outages were reported in the city of Netanya, north of Tel Aviv, following the Iranian attack.

Iran Launches New Waves of Missile and Drone Attacks

AL MAYADEEN:

• Recent missile and drone waves focused on Tel Aviv and US bases in Iraq, the UAE, and Bahrain.
• Successive waves were launched by the IRGC toward US and Israeli targets.

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new wave of Iranian missile attacks toward occupied Palestine.

Missile Fire Targets Central Israel

AL MAYADEEN: Missiles were launched from Iran toward central occupied Palestine.

Khatam al-Anbiya Calls for a Regional Security Alliance Without the US and Israel

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA:

• Iran announced its readiness to establish a regional security and military alliance excluding the US and Israel.
• Officials said regional security does not require reliance on distant powers.
• Calls were made for a new regional system independent of US influence.

Rocket Impact Damages Structure in Kiryat Shmona

ISRAELI MEDIA: A rocket that struck Kiryat Shmona hit a house under construction.

Rocket Fire from Lebanon Triggers Sirens in Upper Galilee

AL MAYADEEN: A rocket barrage was launched from Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee, with sirens activated in the “Finger of Galilee.”

Iran Says Strikes Target Key US-Linked Military Sites

IRANIAN ARMY:

• The targeted site included military systems and equipment.
• The location was described as a major US command and support center.

Iran Denies Ongoing Contact with Washington

IRANIAN AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA: There have been no communications between Tehran and Washington since the start of the war.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran issued a direct warning to the US 82nd Airborne Division as reports emerged that Washington is preparing to deploy roughly 3,000 troops to the Middle East.

Iran Issues Stark Warning to US 82nd Airborne – War News in Brief

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Iranian missiles were detected heading toward Eilat.
• Sirens sounded in Eilat, Ashdod, the southern inland plain, Jerusalem, and central Israel.
• Additional alerts were triggered in Eilat and its surroundings.

IRANIAN STATE TV: Iranian missiles were launched toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

CHANNEL 12 / CHANNEL 14:

• A missile fired toward Eilat was intercepted without injuries.
• A second missile fired toward Eilat within an hour was also intercepted.
• The incoming missile was believed to carry a cluster warhead.
• Another missile reportedly fell in an open area.

AL JAZEERA:

• Loud explosions were heard in Eilat due to interceptions.
• Huge explosions were also heard in occupied Jerusalem.

Diplomatic Gaps Persist as Mediation Efforts Continue

WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• The gap between Washington and Tehran remains wide despite mediation efforts.
• Mediators from Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are trying to arrange a US-Iran meeting within 48 hours.
• Iran has shown openness to talks but has not yet approved an Islamabad meeting.
• Tehran conveyed deep mistrust toward Washington.

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• Abbas Araghchi told his Chinese counterpart that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be separated from wider regional developments.
• He said instability in the Gulf and the Strait stems from US and Israeli attacks.

CHANNEL 12: Washington reportedly asked Iran to shut down enrichment facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.

IAEA Monitors New Incident Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant

IAEA:

• Iran informed the agency that another projectile fell near the Bushehr nuclear plant.
• Tehran said there was no damage to the facility and no injuries among workers.

⚡🔺️ KHATAM AL-ANBIA HQ SPOKESPERSON: “What good have US bases brought you? If Israel attacks, will the Americans fire a single bullet to defend you?”

🔹️ Calls on Arab and Islamic states to form a regional security alliance independent of the US and Israel, warning that… pic.twitter.com/UJBuByfJ6e

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 24, 2026

Israeli Strikes Intensify Across Iran and Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY:

• New attacks were launched on infrastructure linked to the Iranian government in Tehran.
• Residents in seven neighborhoods of Beirut’s southern suburbs were ordered to evacuate.

AL JAZEERA:

• Explosions were heard in western Tehran.
• Israeli airstrikes targeted Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Al-Duwayr, and Al-Sharqiya in southern Lebanon.
• Two additional strikes hit the towns of Frun and Batouliyeh.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY:

• Twenty-four people were injured in an Israeli strike on Al-Alam roundabout in Tyre.
• Three people were killed and 18 injured in an Israeli strike on Habboush.
• Two people were killed and four injured in the strike on Miyeh wa Miyeh.
• Four people were killed and one injured in the strike on Adloun.

Missile Fire and Casualties Reported on the Northern Front

AL JAZEERA:

• A rocket barrage was launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

Talks and Strategic Positions Shift Across the Region

CNN:

• Iran told Washington it does not want to resume talks with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
• Tehran prefers direct talks with US Vice President JD Vance.

QATARI AMIRI DIWAN: Qatar’s emir and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed de-escalation efforts and regional stability.

CANADIAN GOVERNMENT: Canada strongly condemned Israeli plans to occupy land in southern Lebanon.

BRITISH DEFENSE MINISTRY: Sovereign base areas were not part of the Republic of Cyprus and there are no plans to change that status.

THE TELEGRAPH: Cyprus requested a new security agreement with Britain after an Iranian attack on British facilities on its territory.

ISNA: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the war on Iran and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

🚨⭕️ WATCH: Fires and smoke rise after the US base in Erbil, Iraq was targeted. pic.twitter.com/1sTUXbhYeN

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 24, 2026

Energy and Market Disruptions Deepen Across the Region

KUWAIT CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY:

• Drone attacks struck fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport, causing a fire.
• Initial reports indicated only material damage and no casualties.

IRANIAN UN MISSION: Non-hostile vessels may pass through the Strait of Hormuz after coordinating with Iranian authorities.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: USS Gerald Ford withdrew from Iran war after onboard fire, exposing deeper operational flaws in America’s most expensive warship, Bloomberg reported.

USS Ford Withdraws after Fire as Pentagon Flags Deeper Failures

YEDIOTH AHRONOTH:

• Washington is seeking a one-month ceasefire to discuss a framework agreement with Iran.
• Israeli officials do not expect a rapid agreement.

Iranian Missiles Detected Heading Toward Eilat

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Missile launches from Iran were detected toward the southern city of Eilat.

Iran Links Hormuz Stability to Regional Developments

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• Araghchi told his Chinese counterpart that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is tied to broader regional developments.
• Instability in the الخليج and the strait was attributed to US-Israeli attacks.

Israel Issues Evacuation Orders in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

ISRAELI ARMY: Residents in seven neighborhoods in Beirut’s southern suburbs were ordered to evacuate immediately.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Zoutar al-Gharbiya in southern Lebanon.

Rocket Fire from Lebanon Targets Northern Israel

AL JAZEERA: A barrage of rockets was launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.

US Demands Closure of Key Iranian Nuclear Facilities

CHANNEL 12: Washington reportedly requested Iran shut down enrichment facilities at Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow.

Qatar and Turkiye Discuss De-escalation Efforts

QATARI AMIRI DIWAN: Qatar’s Emir and Turkey’s president discussed efforts to reduce escalation and enhance regional stability.