IRANIAN STATE TV: Iranian armed forces launched a new wave of missiles toward Israel, the third within one hour.

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Sirens sounded across all of Israel, from the Galilee in the north to the Negev in the south.
• Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv, with early warning alerts issued across central areas.
• Missiles were launched again from Iran toward Tel Aviv and the Negev.
• Fragmentation munitions fell in at least 17 locations across greater Tel Aviv.
• At least 14 injuries were reported, including one serious case in Bnei Brak.
• An Iranian missile carrying a fragmentation warhead struck multiple buildings in Tel Aviv and Bnei Brak.

Simultaneous Attacks from Lebanon and Iran as Airspace Breached

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Missiles were launched simultaneously from Lebanon and Iran.
• Iran appears to be attacking with missiles while Hezbollah is using drones.
• Drone infiltration was reported in the Safed area, where the Northern Command is located.

Iranian Air Defenses Down Drone, Yemen Signals Incoming Statement

AL-MAYADEEN: Iranian air defenses shot down a “Lucas” drone in Qazvin, western Iran.

YEMENI ARMED FORCES: An important statement will be issued shortly.

Lebanon Under Heavy Israeli Bombardment with Rising Casualties

AL-MAYADEEN:

• Four people were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a house in Houmine al-Tahta in Nabatieh district.
• One person was killed and another injured in two strikes targeting Mashghara.
• Four people were killed and seven injured in two strikes targeting Sahmar at dawn.

Al-Aqsa Mosque Remains Closed for 33rd Consecutive Day

PALESTINIAN SOURCES: Israeli occupation forces continue to close Al-Aqsa Mosque for the 33rd consecutive day.

Iranian Judiciary Chief: Trump Failed to Achieve War Objectives

IRANIAN OFFICIALS: Judiciary Chief Gholam Mohseni Ejei said Trump has not achieved any of his objectives in the aggression against Iran.

UK Maritime Authority Reports Attack on Vessel Near Qatar

UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS: A vessel was struck by two projectiles, one of which did not detonate, north of Ras Laffan in Qatar.

Israeli Media: War Fatigue Deepens, Pressure Mounts on Trump

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• All objectives set by Trump and Netanyahu in the war on Iran have not been achieved.
• Officials say Trump’s contradictory statements reflect hesitation over how to proceed.
• Israel is reportedly pressuring Trump to carry out a short and intense ground operation before negotiations.
• Netanyahu is said to understand that Trump is approaching the end of the confrontation.

Iraq Qualifies for 2026 World Cup After 40 Years

SPORTS UPDATE: Iraq qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time in 40 years after defeating Bolivia 2–1 in the intercontinental playoff.

ISRAELI MEDIA (Cited by Al Mayadeen):

• There is no Iranian surrender, and Israel is preparing for the possibility of ending the battle with a “symbolic victory” in a Trump-style approach.
• Trump is continuing what were described as desperate attempts to exit the confrontation with Iran with relative dignity.
• Trump is seeking to end the round of fighting with Iran without humiliation, while Tehran refuses.
• The priority for Trump is to get out of the situation he was drawn into by Netanyahu for personal considerations.
• Israeli media reported that Netanyahu presented achievements and future promises in the battle with Iran but did not specify a timeline or mechanism for ending it.

Israeli Army Faces Internal Strain, Recruitment Crisis Deepens

ISRAELI MEDIA (ISRAEL HAYOM):

• Instead of expanding the recruitment base, new legislation is being advanced that entrenches draft evasion.
• Warnings by Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about the potential collapse of the Israeli army reveal the depth of exhaustion within the reserve forces.

Indonesia Calls for UN Probe into Killing of UNIFIL Soldiers

INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: We demand a direct United Nations investigation into the killing of UNIFIL soldiers in southern Lebanon, rather than accepting Israeli justifications.

Israeli Health Ministry Reports Thousands of Injuries Since Iran War Began

ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY: 6,638 injuries have been recorded since the start of the war on Iran.

WHITE HOUSE:

• President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday regarding the war on Iran.
• The speech is scheduled for 9 p.m. Washington time and is expected to provide a major update on the conflict.

FOX NEWS / MARCO RUBIO:

• We will have to review our relationship with NATO after the Iran war.
• The end of the Iran war is not today or tomorrow, but it will come.

DONALD TRUMP: Iran is not obligated to reach an agreement for the United States to end its war.

REUTERS: A poll found that two-thirds of US citizens believe the war on Iran should end immediately, even if its objectives are not achieved.

ISRAELI MEDIA: An Iranian ballistic missile directly struck a US base in the Middle East in recent days.

CNN: Officials in the Trump administration acknowledge they cannot guarantee the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz before the war with Iran ends.

Hezbollah Intensifies Operations Across Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• We carried out 45 operations against Israeli occupation sites and troop gatherings over the past 24 hours.
• Our fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers and vehicles in the town of Al-Qantara with a rocket salvo.
• Clashes between our fighters and Israeli forces in the town of Shamaa are ongoing.
• We targeted an Israeli military vehicle with a guided missile in Shamaa, achieving a direct hit.
• Our fighters are engaged in intense clashes with Israeli forces near the castle area in Shamaa.
• We announced targeting seven Merkava tanks belonging to the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.
• We targeted the Mahanaim base east of occupied Safed with a rocket salvo.
• We targeted the Yodfat military industries company east of occupied Haifa with a rocket salvo.

Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut and Southern Lebanon

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

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Five people were killed and 21 injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting the Jnah area in Beirut.

Maritime Incident Near Qatar Damages Oil Tanker

UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS:

• We received a report of an incident 17 nautical miles north of Doha.
• A security official reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile on its left side, causing damage to its hull above the waterline.

Lapid: Netanyahu Has Divided Israeli Society

ISRAELI POLITICIAN YAIR LAPID: The only thing Netanyahu has changed is not the Middle East but Israeli society; he has divided us internally.

Russian Military Plane Crash Kills 29 in Crimea

RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY: 29 people were killed in the crash of a Russian military transport aircraft in Crimea.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Two people were killed and three others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting a car in the Khaldeh area south of Beirut.

Hezbollah Targets Nahariya and Zar’it with Drones

HEZBOLLAH: We carried out drone attacks on the city of Nahariya as part of the warning issued to it, and also targeted the Zar’it barracks.

Hezbollah Targets Nahariya with Drones

HEZBOLLAH: We targeted the city of Nahariya in northern occupied Palestine with drones.

Erbil Governor: More Than 20 Drone Attacks on the Province

ERBIL GOVERNOR: The province has been subjected to more than 20 drone attacks.

Hezbollah Targets Meron Base with Drones

HEZBOLLAH: We targeted the Meron base for air surveillance and operations management in northern occupied Palestine using drones.

Trump: We Are Negotiating with More Moderate Iranian Leaders

ABC NEWS / DONALD TRUMP:

• We are currently negotiating with Iranian leaders who are far more moderate and rational.
• There has now been a complete regime change in Iran.
• All I need to do to reduce rising energy prices is leave Iran, and that is what we will do soon.

Air Defenses Intercept Four Drones in Erbil

AL-JAZEERA: Air defenses intercepted four drones in Erbil.

Rockets Fired from Southern Lebanon Toward Israel

AL-JAZEERA: Rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel.

Sirens Sound in Avivim in Northern Israel

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Avivim in northern Israel.

Hezbollah Engages Israeli Forces in Shamaa

HEZBOLLAH: We engaged Israeli army forces in the town of Shamaa and confirmed casualties among their ranks.

Three Israeli Strikes Target Beirut’s Janah Area

AL-JAZEERA: Three Israeli airstrikes targeted the Janah area in southern Beirut.

Three Explosions Heard in Beirut

AL-JAZEERA: Three explosions were heard in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

Fars: Parts of Steel Complex Targeted in Iran

FARS NEWS AGENCY: Parts of the Sefid Dasht steel complex in Borujen, in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, were targeted by the enemy.

Israeli Artillery Targets Al-Qulayleh and Al-Hinniyah

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the plains of Al-Qulayleh and Al-Hinniyah in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Army Radio: Rockets Intercepted from Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA: Rockets launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel were intercepted, while others fell in open areas.

Chechen forces signal readiness to support Iran as war escalates, framed as a religious struggle amid a US-led military campaign.

Chechen Fighters ‘Ready to Deploy’ to Iran – What We Know

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ: We carried out 23 operations today using dozens of drones targeting enemy bases in Iraq and the region.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Khaldeh Coastal Area in Mount Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli airstrike targeted the coastal area of Khaldeh in Mount Lebanon.

US State Department Suspects Hezbollah Brigades Involvement in Journalist Kidnapping

US STATE DEPARTMENT: We believe an individual linked to Hezbollah Brigades militias is involved in the kidnapping of the journalist in Iraq.

Bushehr Official: Meteorological Radar Facilities Taken Out of Service

IRANIAN OFFICIALS:

• The American-Zionist enemy targeted the city’s meteorological radar.
• The meteorological radar facilities are completely out of service due to the American-Zionist attack.

IRGC Commander Killed in Alborz Province

TASNIM: An IRGC commander was killed in Alborz province in an American-Zionist attack.

Trump: We Are Dealing with a Less Extreme Iranian Leader

DONALD TRUMP: I believe we are dealing with someone in the Iranian leadership who is less extreme than previous figures.

Airstrikes Target Two Factories in Southwestern and Central Iran

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: A US-Israeli airstrike targeted two factories in southwestern and central Iran.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Army Gatherings in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• We targeted, using drones, a gathering of Israeli soldiers and a Hummer vehicle in the town of Al-Qantara.
• We targeted, using artillery shells and other weapons, a gathering of Israeli forces in the town of Deir Seryan in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Lebanon Towns

AL-JAZEERA:

• Israeli artillery shelling targeted the outskirts of Dbeine and Kfar Shouba in southern Lebanon.
• An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Majdal Zoun in the Tyre district.
• Smoke rose following an Israeli airstrike on the village of Mayfadoun in southern Lebanon, as seen from nearby Marjayoun.

Attack on Haqqani Commercial Port in Bandar Abbas

IRANIAN OFFICIALS: The American-Zionist enemy attacked the Haqqani commercial port in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.

Israeli Army: We Targeted Rocket Launch Platforms in Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY: We targeted the platforms from which rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel this evening.

WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• The USS George Bush aircraft carrier is heading to the Middle East accompanied by its warships.
• There will be three aircraft carriers in the Middle East in the near future.

Sirens Sound in Western Galilee After Drone Infiltration

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Zar’it in the Western Galilee following a drone infiltration from Lebanon.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Military Bases with Rockets

HEZBOLLAH:

• We targeted the Birya base north of occupied Safed with rockets.
• We shelled the Meron air surveillance base in northern occupied Palestine.
• We targeted the settlement of Malkiya and the Meron air surveillance base with rockets.

Lebanese Health Ministry: 3 Killed in Israeli Strikes

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY:

• Three people were killed and 19 injured in an Israeli airstrike on the town of Srifa in southern Lebanon.
• A paramedic was killed and 11 people were injured, including two paramedics, in an Israeli strike on Kafra.

Israeli Media: Some Iranian Missiles Intercepted Using Low-Level Systems

ISRAELI MEDIA: Some Iranian missiles are being intercepted using lower-tier systems not designed to handle them.

Israeli Artillery Targets Litani Valley in Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli artillery shelling targeted the Litani Valley in the Zawtar area in southern Lebanon.

Around 350 US Soldiers Injured Since Start of War

ABC NEWS: Around 350 US soldiers have been injured since the start of the war.

Israeli Strikes Continue in Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA:

• An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of Najjariyeh in the Sidon district.
• Israeli artillery shelled the town of Tebnine in southern Lebanon.
• White House: US Army Ready to Thwart Any Attacks

REUTERS / WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL: The US military is ready to thwart any attacks, in response to IRGC threats targeting American companies.

Vatican: Hope for End to Iran War Before Easter

VATICAN:

• I hope the war on Iran ends before Easter on April 5.
• I hope Trump seeks a way out of the war with Iran.

Syrian President: We Will Stay Out of Iran Conflict

REUTERS / SYRIAN PRESIDENCY: We will remain outside any conflict regarding Iran unless Syria is targeted by any party.

Pentagon: Focused on Destroying Iran’s Missile System

PENTAGON: We are focused on destroying Iran’s offensive missile capabilities, its production capacity, and ensuring it never acquires nuclear weapons.

Hezbollah Destroys Merkava Tank in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH: We targeted a Merkava tank with a guided missile in the town of Rashaf in southern Lebanon and destroyed it.

US State Department Monitoring Journalist Kidnapping

US STATE DEPARTMENT: We are closely monitoring reports related to the kidnapping of a journalist in Iraq.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran launches drone strikes on Israeli-linked tech infrastructure, targeting Siemens and AT&T facilities as conflict expands into digital warfare.

AI War Begins: Iran Targets Siemens, AT&T as 18 US Tech Firms Blacklisted

AL-JAZEERA: Sirens sounded in the Western Galilee in parallel with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech.

Netanyahu: We Have Shaken the Foundations of the Iranian Regime

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• We and Washington have been continuously crushing the Iranian regime for a month.
• We have achieved great accomplishments in our struggle against evil in Iran, and this has come at a heavy cost.
• The Ayatollah regime in Iran is weaker than ever, and Israel is stronger than before.
• We have shaken the foundations of the regime, and it will fall sooner or later.

Britain Condemns Iranian Attacks, Stands with Gulf Partners

AL-JAZEERA: The British Defense Minister said that the UK condemns the increasing Iranian attacks and stands with its partners in the Gulf in their efforts to protect their countries.

Apache Helicopter Targets Popular Mobilization Headquarters in Nineveh

AL-JAZEERA (citing Iraqi security source): An Iraqi security source reported that an Apache attack helicopter targeted the headquarters of Brigade 30 of the Popular Mobilization Forces in Nineveh.

50 Rockets and Drones Launched from Lebanon Within One Hour

ISRAELI MEDIA: Israeli Channel 12, citing sources, reported that 50 rockets and drones were launched from Lebanon toward northern Israel within one hour.

Hezbollah Targets Military Sites in Haifa and Acre

HEZBOLLAH:

• Hezbollah said it launched precision rockets at Israeli army infrastructure in the Krayot area north of occupied Haifa.
• It also targeted, with precision rockets and suicide drones, the Tefen base east of occupied Acre.

US Official Comments on Pakistani-Chinese Initiative to End War on Iran

AL-JAZEERA:

• We will not conduct sensitive negotiations through the media.
• We are speaking with the appropriate individuals within the Iranian system, and they are eager to reach an agreement.
• President Trump is confident that an agreement will be reached soon.
• The president has been clear about the consequences of failing to reach an agreement.

Araghchi: I Receive Messages from Witkoff, but This Is Not Negotiation

AL-JAZEERA:

• What is happening now is not negotiations, but an exchange of messages either directly or through our friends in the region.
• I receive messages from US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff directly, as before, and this does not mean we are negotiating.
• The messages include warnings or exchanged perspectives delivered through intermediaries.
• There are no negotiations with any specific entity in Iran; messages are conveyed through the Foreign Ministry, and there are contacts between security agencies.
• The exchange of messages takes place within a defined framework under government supervision and the National Security Council.
• We have not responded to the 15 US proposals, nor have we submitted any proposals or conditions.
• We have not made any decision regarding negotiations; we have observations, and our conditions for ending the war are clear.
• We will not accept a ceasefire; we seek a complete end to the war, not only in Iran but across the entire region.
• Iran’s conditions include guarantees against repeated attacks and compensation for losses.
• The Iranian people cannot be threatened, and the US president must address them with respect.
• The Strait of Hormuz is fully open, and closed only to those who are fighting us.
• We are prepared for any ground confrontation, and I hope the enemies do not miscalculate.
• We did not want the war and did not start it; we are only defending ourselves.
• We do not attack our friends in the Gulf; we only target US bases and assets.
• There will be difficulties in rebuilding trust with neighboring countries, but I am confident we will restore it.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Palestinian groups, rights organizations, and governments condemn Israel’s execution law as racist, illegal, and a dangerous escalation.

‘Racist Death Law’: Fury Erupts Worldwide over Israel’s Execution Bill for Palestinians

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Israeli Channel 12 reported that around 20 rockets were launched in recent waves from Lebanon toward northern Israel, while the Israeli Walla website reported heavy rocket fire targeting northern Israel without prior warning.
• Israeli Channel 7 indicated that northern Israel witnessed four separate rocket launches from Lebanon.
• Israel’s emergency services said teams were dispatched to impact sites, with no injuries reported so far.

Heavy Rocket Barrages from Lebanon Toward Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Israel Hayom reported, citing sources, that heavy rocket barrages were launched from Lebanon toward the Galilee and Haifa Bay.
• Israeli Channel 12 said about 15 rockets had been launched so far.
• Yedioth Ahronoth reported explosions heard in the Haifa area, while sirens continued to sound in northern Israel.
• Reports indicated rocket fragments fell in Safed, Karmiel, and the Krayot in northern Israel.
• Emergency and firefighting teams were dispatched to several sites.
• The Israeli Home Front Command said sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee and Haifa Bay after detecting rocket launches.

Foreign Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq Holding US Passport

REUTERS: A foreign journalist has been kidnapped in Iraq, and the journalist holds a US passport.

Israel: 4 Drones Intercepted from Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli army said it intercepted four drones that infiltrated from Lebanon toward the Western Galilee.

Israeli Airstrikes and Artillery Shelling Target Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: An Israeli artillery bombardment targeted the towns of Kfartabnit and Zawtar al-Sharqiya in southern Lebanon, while an airstrike hit the town of Tayr Debba.

Qatari-British Talks to Enhance Defense Cooperation

AL-JAZEERA: Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discussed defense cooperation in Doha with the British Defense Minister.

Rockets and Drones Launched from Lebanon Toward Israel

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli Channel 12 reported the interception of two drones in the Galilee, while the Israeli Home Front Command announced sirens in the Western Galilee after detecting rockets and drones launched from Lebanon.

Missile Falls in Irbid, Northern Jordan

AL-JAZEERA: A missile fell in the city of Irbid in northern Jordan.

Hezbollah Intensifies Rocket Fire as Israel Continues Strikes on Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA:

• Hezbollah said it launched rockets at a gathering of Israeli forces in the Blat site and the town of Yaroun in southern Lebanon.
• Rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward the Upper Galilee.
• Israel carried out airstrikes on the town of Shamshtar in the Bekaa and the towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiya and Zawtar al-Gharbiya in the south.

Widespread Alert in Western Galilee Due to Drone Infiltration

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Sirens sounded in Nahariya and its surroundings following a drone infiltration.
• Sirens sounded in several towns in the Western Galilee after a drone was detected.
• Israeli Channel 12 reported a drone chase and expanded alert zones in the Western Galilee.
• Walla reported the air force intercepted several drones launched from Lebanon.

Lebanon: Israeli Statements Reflect Intent for New Occupation

AL-JAZEERA:

• The Israeli Defense Minister’s statements reflect an intention to carry out a new occupation of Lebanese territory and forcibly displace residents.
• We categorically reject Israeli threats, which constitute a blatant violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
• Any attempt to establish a security zone or impose control up to the Litani River would constitute further aggression.

Israel: We Eliminated an Armed Cell in Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA:

We eliminated an armed cell in southern Lebanon after it launched a drone at our forces.

The drone launched yesterday injured three soldiers.

10 European Countries Urge Israel Not to Expand Conflict in Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA:

• We call on Israel not to expand the scope of the conflict in Lebanon.
• We reaffirm our full support for the Lebanese government and people, who are suffering the consequences of a war that is not theirs.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Infrastructure

AL-JAZEERA:

• We targeted Israeli forces inside a house in the town of Qawzah in southern Lebanon with rockets, achieving a direct hit.
• We targeted Israeli army infrastructure in the Krayot north of occupied Haifa.

Nearly 23,000 Compensation Claims Filed in Israel

AL-JAZEERA:

22,643 compensation claims have been filed for damage caused by missiles from Iran and Hezbollah since the start of the war.

Tel Aviv and Ashkelon top the list of most affected cities.

New Israeli Airstrike on Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli forces carried out an airstrike on the town of Zawtar al-Gharbiya in Nabatieh district.

Israel: We Have No Desire to Remain in Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli representative to the United Nations said Israel has no desire to remain in Lebanon, adding that its goal is to “protect our population and push threats away from our borders.”

Rockets from Lebanon Trigger Sirens in Kiryat Shmona

AL-JAZEERA: Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona and surrounding areas after rockets were launched from Lebanon.

Lebanon Calls on UN Security Council to Act Against Israel

AL-JAZEERA:

We call on the Security Council to act and condemn Israeli statements regarding Lebanese territory.

We urge the Council to take necessary measures to compel Israel to stop its incursions.

Israel Vows to Expand Strikes in Iran

AL-JAZEERA: The Israeli army said it will continue expanding its strikes against Iranian fire systems and air defense systems.

Russian Ambassador: Strikes Continue Near Bushehr Nuclear Plant

TASNIM: The Russian ambassador to Iran said that strikes continue near the Bushehr nuclear plant despite statements by US and Israeli officials.

Three Killed in Missile Attack on Residential Area in Kermanshah

IRNA: A deputy governor of Kermanshah said three people were killed in a missile attack on a residential area in the Shariati neighborhood.

French Official Denies Closing Airspace to US Aircraft

NEW YORK TIMES: A French military official denied that France had closed its airspace to US aircraft.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: China and Pakistan propose ceasefire, talks, and maritime security plan as Iran war escalates and global concerns deepen.

China, Pakistan Unveil Five-Point Iran Plan – What You Need to Know

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP (to CBS): Said Iran’s uranium stockpile is deeply buried and difficult to extract.

Lebanese Army Withdraws Units Amid Escalation

LEBANESE SECURITY SOURCE (TO AL JAZEERA):

• Said the Lebanese army evacuated positions in Debel, Ain Ebel, Rmeish, Tayri, and Beit Yahoun in the central sector.
• Added the withdrawal was due to Israeli escalation and concerns over losing communication with units.

UK Pledges Long-Term Support to Gulf Allies

UK DEFENSE SECRETARY:

• Said Britain will stand with its partners in the Middle East over the long term.
• Stressed efforts to reach a swift resolution to the conflict.
• Said UK capabilities will help protect Gulf allies, warning Iranian attacks continue to threaten regional interests.

WHO Says Strikes Hit Near Its Office in Tehran

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION DIRECTOR:

• Said attacks struck near its office in Tehran, shattering windows.
• Condemned attacks that disrupt operations and damage UN facilities.

European States Call for Direct Talks to End Lebanon War

EUROPEAN STATEMENT / EU HIGH REPRESENTATIVE:

• Called for direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel to end the conflict.
• Backed Lebanese government decisions and stressed strengthening state institutions.
• Warned of mass displacement affecting over one million people and urged Israel to avoid further escalation.

Trump Urges Countries to Reopen Hormuz Themselves

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP (TO NEW YORK POST):

• Said the war on Iran may end soon and other countries can reopen the Strait of Hormuz independently.
• Claimed Iran has been “completely destroyed,” though more work remains.
• Said US aims to ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
• Claimed a “more rational” leadership is now emerging in Iran.

Hezbollah Continues Attacks on Israeli Positions

HEZBOLLAH:

• Said it shelled Israeli troop concentrations in Aita al-Shaab with artillery.
• Reported rocket attacks on Israeli forces in Avivim settlement.

Iranian Army Announces Strikes on Israeli Communications Infrastructure

IRANIAN ARMY:

• Said it carried out drone strikes targeting strategic communications centers in Israel.
• Claimed attacks on facilities linked to Siemens and telecom infrastructure in Ben Gurion and Haifa.

Hezbollah Reports Clashes with Israeli Forces

HEZBOLLAH: Said its fighters engaged in three clashes with Israeli occupation forces in Aita al-Shaab in southern Lebanon.

IRGC Threatens US Tech Companies

IRGC:

• Called for immediate evacuation of US tech and AI companies.
• Warned companies involved in “terrorist planning” will face retaliation.
• Said US tech firms will be targeted starting April 1 in response to assassinations in Iran.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Trump rebukes allies, US escalates strikes, Hormuz crisis deepens, Tehran rejects claims, and regional tensions continue expanding rapidly.

‘Go to the Strait, and Just TAKE IT’ – Trump Blasts Allies – Iran War News in Brief

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

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Avivim and Yaron after detecting rockets and a drone infiltration.

Hezbollah Targets Metula with Rocket Barrage

HEZBOLLAH: Announced a rocket barrage targeting the Metula settlement as part of prior warnings issued to several settlements.

Israel Claims Over 230 Strikes on Tehran Infrastructure

ISRAELI ARMY: Said it carried out more than 230 strikes on Iranian regime infrastructure in Tehran over the past 24 hours.

Lebanon Death Toll Rises to 1,268 Since Start of War

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Reported 1,268 killed and 3,750 injured since the start of Israeli attacks on March 2.

China, Pakistan Call for Resumption of Navigation in Hormuz

XINHUA:

China and Pakistan called for an end to attacks on civilians and non-military targets.

Urged the resumption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible.

Called for the immediate start of peace talks.

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Two Drones

SAUDI DEFENSE MINISTRY: Said it intercepted and destroyed two drones in recent hours.

Iran Oil Exports Match or Exceed Last Year’s Levels

THE ECONOMIST (citing informed source): Reported Iran is exporting between 2.4 and 2.8 million barrels per day, matching or exceeding last year’s levels.

Israeli Drone Strikes Target Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Reported Israeli drone strikes on the towns of Shoukin and Ansar in southern Lebanon.

AXIOS (citing source):

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during the G7 meeting that Washington does not need allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
• He added that the US still wants partners to join a maritime task force to secure the waterway.

Israel Orders Evacuation in Beirut’s Southern Suburb Ahead of Strikes

ISRAELI ARMY: Called on residents of Ghobeiry in Beirut’s southern suburb to evacuate ahead of planned bombardment.

Attack on Popular Mobilization Forces in Western Iraq

POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES: Said two fighters were killed and four others wounded in a strike targeting the 17th Brigade in Anbar province.

AL JAZEERA SOURCE: Confirmed one killed and four injured in the same attack west of Anbar.

Netanyahu Seeks to Continue War on Lebanon Regardless of Iran Ceasefire

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU:

• Said Israel aims to prevent any imposed ceasefire in Lebanon even if one is reached with Iran.
• Stated that any ceasefire in Lebanon must be an independent Israeli decision.
• Outlined plans to establish wide security zones and clear villages in southern Lebanon.
• Said the army will rely on heavy firepower and engineering equipment to reduce troop losses.

IRGC Announces Death of Senior Military Adviser

IRGC: Said its commander mourned Jamshid Eshaqi, adviser to the Iranian Army Chief of Staff, killed in a US-Israeli strike.

US Defense Secretary: ‘We Will Negotiate with Iran Using Bombs’

US DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH:

• Said US forces continue intercepting Iranian missiles and drones.
• Claimed Iranian capabilities are declining and command structures weakening.
• Said the US carried out 200 strikes in one night, including on a leadership bunker.
• Stated that nearly all Iranian defense industrial capacity has been destroyed.
• Warned Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face further action.
• Declared: “We will negotiate with Iran using bombs.”

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli attacks continue to claim lives in Gaza despite a ceasefire, while raids and arrests intensify across multiple West Bank cities.

Israel Kills Child in Gaza Despite Ceasefire as West Bank Raids Expand

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens sounded for the fifth time in the Upper Galilee after drones and rockets were detected from Lebanon.

Police Officer, Civilian Killed in Armed Attack in Iran

IRANIAN POLICE (SISTAN AND BALUCHISTAN): Reported the killing of a police officer and a civilian in an armed attack in Mirjaveh.

Iraq Extends Airspace Closure by 72 Hours

IRAQI NEWS AGENCY: Civil aviation authority announced a 72-hour extension of Iraqi airspace closure.

Israeli Warplanes Break Sound Barrier Over Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli warplanes carried out sonic booms over multiple areas in Lebanon.

Sirens Sound Across Northern Israel After Rocket Fire from Lebanon

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Misgav Am, Kiryat Shmona, and Kfar Giladi after rocket launches from Lebanon.

Israeli Artillery Targets Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Israeli artillery shelled the town of Hanine in southern Lebanon.

IRGC Announces Strikes on Tel Aviv and Beersheba

IRGC:

• Said it carried out operations with the Axis of Resistance in the 88th wave of “True Promise 4.”
• Claimed targeting a gathering site of Israeli Home Front Command leaders in Bnei Brak, along with sites in Tel Aviv and Beersheba.

Trump Claims Iran ‘Largely Destroyed’

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP:

• Said Iran has been “largely destroyed” and that the hardest phase is over.
• Suggested countries facing fuel shortages due to Hormuz disruptions should secure supplies independently.
• Criticized France for not allowing military supply flights to Israel through its airspace.

Israel Continues Strikes on Southern Beirut

ISRAELI ARMY:

• Said it is continuing strikes on Hezbollah military infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburb.
• Stated that recent fighting zones near Zar’it and Shtula are launch points for rocket fire.
• Said operations will continue up to the Litani River.

Israel Claims Strikes on Air Defense Systems in Tehran

ISRAELI ARMY:

• Said it targeted missile launch sites, air defense systems, and military industries in Tehran.
• Claimed strikes on facilities producing ballistic missile components and advanced weapons.

Explosions Reported Across Tehran and Karaj

IRANIAN MEDIA: Reported explosions in western and eastern Tehran, as well as in Karaj.

Israeli Military Approves Month-Long War Plans in Iran

ISRAELI MILITARY SPOKESPERSON: Said the Chief of Staff and Central Command approved military plans in Iran for a full month.

Netanyahu Calls for Seizing Control of Strait of Hormuz

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU:

• Said control of the Strait of Hormuz must be taken from Iran.
• Claimed strikes on energy infrastructure are severely undermining the Iranian system.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Southern Beirut

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Reported an Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran escalates its military campaign with coordinated naval and drone strikes on US and Israeli targets, expanding operations across the region.

Iran Launches Wave 88 on Israel, Gulf Targets as Casualties Mount in Iran

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The killing of four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon underscores a deepening battlefield crisis, as Hezbollah intensifies ambush tactics and exposes growing vulnerabilities in Israeli ground operations.

Hezbollah Ambush Kills Four Israeli Soldiers, Signals Shift in Ground War

ITALIAN MEDIA: Reported that Italy denied landing permission to US military aircraft headed to the Middle East at a base in Sicily.

Russia Calls for End to War on Iran

RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SERGEI LAVROV:

• Said the US and Israel do not want normalization between Iran and its neighbors.
• Warned the Middle East crisis could expand into a wider conflict.
• Expressed readiness to mediate and called for an end to what he described as unjustified US-Israeli aggression on Iran.
• Rejected attacks on civilian targets in Iran or Gulf states.

Iran Arrests 54 Alleged US and Israeli Agents

FARS: Iran’s Intelligence Ministry announced the arrest of 54 alleged US and Israeli agents across four provinces.

Drone Debris Falls in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Reported drone debris falling in Siban area in Erbil.

Casualties Reported in Attack East of Tehran

MEHR: Reported deaths and injuries following a strike targeting eastern Tehran earlier today.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue Across Southern Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA:

• Israeli airstrikes targeted Yahmar al-Shaqif and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon.
• Additional strike hit Zawtar al-Sharqiya earlier.
• Further raids also targeted Qantara and Zawtar al-Gharbiya.

Thousands of Israelis Left Homeless Amid Ongoing War

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO: Reported that more than 5,500 Israelis have been left homeless on the eve of Passover due to destruction caused by the war.

Israel Signals Weeks More of Fighting

ISRAELI ARMY: Announced readiness to continue combat operations for several more weeks.

Injuries Reported in UAE After Falling Debris

DUBAI MEDIA OFFICE: Said falling debris struck residential homes, causing four minor injuries and material damage.

IRANIAN OFFICIAL (KERMANSHAH): One worker was killed and eight others injured in a US-Israeli strike on a non-military facility in Qasr-e Shirin.

Sirens Sound in Northern Israel After Rocket Fire from Lebanon

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Misgav Am and Metula in the Upper Galilee following rocket launches from Lebanon.

Rockets Fired from Southern Lebanon Toward Upper Galilee

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

Israeli Drone Targets Vehicle in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli drone struck a vehicle on the Qasmiyeh–Kharayeb road in southern Lebanon.

Iranian Air Defenses Down Drone in Southern Iran

TASNIM: Iranian air defenses shot down a “Lukas”-type drone over Qeshm in southern Iran.

🚨🇮🇷 Aftermath scenes from Shaft village in Iran’s Gilan province reveal the destruction left by the US-Israeli strike, with damaged homes and debris scattered across the area following the attack.

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Rocket Lands in Zarqa, Eastern Jordan

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: A rocket fell in Zarqa governorate in eastern Jordan.

Airstrike Targets Popular Mobilization Unit in Mosul

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An airstrike targeted the 30th Brigade of the Popular Mobilization Forces east of Mosul, northern Iraq.

European Airline Suspends Flights to and from Israel

ISRAELI CHANNEL 12: European airline Wizz Air suspended flights to and from Israel until April 20.

Sirens Sound Again Across Jordan Amid Iranian Missile Launches

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Sirens sounded again in Amman and other Jordanian cities after Iranian missiles were detected heading toward Israel.

Israel Reports Cluster-Capable Rockets Fired Toward Central Regions

ISRAELI ARMY RADIO / CHANNEL 15: Two rockets were launched toward central Israel, believed to carry cluster munitions. One was intercepted, while another landed in an uninhabited area in the Jordan Valley.

Rockets Fired from Southern Lebanon Toward Northern Israel

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Additional rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward northern Israel.

Sirens Activated in Tel Aviv and Jordan Valley

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and the Jordan Valley after missiles were detected from Iran.

Drone Debris Injures Two in Saudi Arabia

SAUDI CIVIL DEFENSE: Falling debris from an intercepted drone in Al-Kharj injured two people and caused minor property damage.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Two Towns in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Rshaf and Hanine in southern Lebanon.

Israel Halts Military Equipment Purchases from France

ISRAELI CHANNEL 15: Israel decided to stop purchasing military equipment from France, except for existing contracts, citing a “hostile approach.”

Four Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Southern Lebanon Fighting

RAMBAM HOSPITAL: Four Israeli soldiers were admitted following fighting in southern Lebanon, one in critical condition. A total of 54 soldiers have been treated since the escalation began, with 17 still hospitalized.

Drone Intercepted Over Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: A drone was intercepted over central Erbil in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

Israeli Airstrike Targets Baraachit in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli airstrike hit the town of Baraachit in southern Lebanon.

UAE Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Drones

UAE DEFENSE MINISTRY: Air defenses are currently engaging missiles and drones launched from Iran.

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IRANIAN STATE TV / ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Iran launched a new salvo of missiles toward Israel.
• Explosions were heard in central Israel as air defenses attempted interceptions.

Drone, Rocket Land in Iraq Without Exploding

IRAQI SECURITY MEDIA CELL:

• A drone fell inside the West Qurna 1 oil field in an open area without exploding.
• A rocket struck a house in the Tharthar al-Tarraj area without detonating or causing injuries.

Indonesia Condemns Attack on Its UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon

INDONESIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• Said the attack on its peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon is unacceptable and reflects rapid security deterioration.
• Warned that ongoing Israeli operations are placing UNIFIL forces at serious risk.

IRGC: Strait of Hormuz Under Full Control

IRGC:

• Said operations are ongoing and dedicated recent achievements to fallen naval forces.
• Declared that the Strait of Hormuz is under full and firm control of its fighters.

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of al-Qulaylah and Majdal Zoun in Tyre district, southern Lebanon.

Iranian Missile Strike Causes Injuries Across Central Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA / EMERGENCY SERVICES:

• Injuries from the latest Iranian strike on central Israel rose to at least nine.
• Six people were wounded by a cluster missile attack.
• Earlier reports confirmed four injuries from falling missile fragments in Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva.

Cluster Missile Debris Scatters Across Multiple Locations

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Fragments from an Iranian cluster missile were scattered across at least 10 locations in central Israel.
• Debris fell in Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva, causing damage and fires.
• Cars were seen burning and widespread destruction reported in Bnei Brak.

🚨🇮🇱 ISRAELI MEDIA / EMERGENCY SERVICES:

Injuries from the latest Iranian strike on central Israel have risen to at least nine, with six reportedly wounded in a cluster missile attack.

Earlier reports confirmed four injuries caused by falling missile fragments in Bnei Brak and… pic.twitter.com/Z9lTRrGSX1

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Sirens Across Central Israel as Missiles Detected

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded across Tel Aviv and central Israel following detected launches from Iran.

Israel Confirms Missile Launches from Iran

ISRAELI ARMY: Said it detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israel.

Drone Alert Triggers Sirens in Western Galilee

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Arab al-Aramshe and Zar’it in the Western Galilee after a drone was launched from Lebanon.

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AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Iranian air defenses have downed 146 drones since the beginning of the aggression.

Iran Downs MQ-9 Drone Over Isfahan

IRANIAN AIR DEFENSE: Shot down an MQ-9 drone over Isfahan earlier today.

Fighting Intensifies Across Southern Lebanon Front

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reported a sharp escalation in fighting across all sectors in southern Lebanon in recent days.

Israeli Casualties Mount as Hospitals Withhold Full Figures

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Said additional hospitals have not yet disclosed the full number of military casualties.
• Rambam Hospital in Haifa alone reported treating more than 50 wounded Israeli soldiers.

Beersheba Empties Amid Rising Fear of Iranian Strikes

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reported that Beersheba is nearly deserted as concern grows over Iranian missile attacks.

Israeli Security Sources Admit Difficulty Confronting Hezbollah

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Security sources said it is difficult to reduce Hezbollah’s threat or track rocket launch platforms south of the Litani River.
• Hezbollah’s rocket fire is complicating operations and increasing losses.
• Sources acknowledged growing losses among Israeli forces and shifts in operational plans.
• Expressed concern over Hezbollah’s evolving tactics and effectiveness in ground confrontations.

Israeli Analysis Warns of Strategic Fallout for Trump and Netanyahu

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Said a defeat for Trump would carry personal consequences and weaken US global economic influence.
• Suggested Netanyahu would also face political consequences.
• Said US deterrence has eroded while Iran has grown stronger.

Israeli Artillery Strikes Southern Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Israeli artillery shelled Wadi Sarbin and the outskirts of Beit Lif in southern Lebanon.

US Gas Prices Exceed $4 per Gallon

REUTERS: US gasoline prices have surpassed $4 per gallon for the first time in over three years.

Iranian Air Defenses Engage Targets Over Tehran

IRANIAN MEDIA: Air defenses responded to hostile targets in the skies over Tehran.

Iraqi Resistance Claims 19 Drone Attacks on US Bases

ISLAMIC RESISTANCE IN IRAQ: Said it carried out 19 operations using dozens of drones targeting US bases in Iraq over the past 24 hours.

Israeli Economy Under Pressure as Companies Consider Exit

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reported that 71% of companies have been affected by the war, with 31% considering relocation, placing pressure on the tech sector.

Aviation Fuel Prices Double Since Start of War

INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION: Said global jet fuel prices have more than doubled since the war on Iran began.

Pakistan FM Visits China for Talks

PAKISTANI FOREIGN MINISTRY: Said the foreign minister is visiting China to discuss regional developments and bilateral relations.

Bab al-Mandab Threat Raises Global Oil Concerns

ISRAELI MEDIA: Warned that threats from Sanaa to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait could disrupt two of the world’s main oil supply routes simultaneously.

Israeli Death Toll in Southern Lebanon Rises

ISRAELI MEDIA (HAARETZ): Reported that the number of Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon has risen to 10 since the start of the war.

HEZBOLLAH: Said it struck an air defense system in the settlement of Ma’alot-Tarshiha using a swarm of suicide drones.

Israeli Army Confirms 4 Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY:

• Confirmed the deaths of four soldiers, including a captain.
• Said three others were wounded, one critically, in fighting in southern Lebanon.

Fuel Prices Set to Rise Sharply in Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reported a significant increase in fuel prices starting April 1.

Missile Launches Target Dimona and Arad

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reported additional launches toward Dimona and Arad in southern Israel.

Sirens Sound Across Central and Southern Areas After Iranian Launches

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded across wide areas of central and southern Israel following detected missile launches from Iran.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: What changed? Gulf states that once warned against war are now urging it to continue. Read the full story.

UAE at the Helm as Gulf States Press Trump to Intensify Iran War – AP

AXIOS / WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• Trump indicated at least 12 times that the war with Iran is nearing its end.
• US officials say he is considering reducing hostilities while maintaining diplomatic pressure on Tehran.
• He has told aides he is prepared to end the campaign even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed.
• Efforts to reopen the strait are seen as potentially escalating the conflict beyond planned timelines.

Gulf Allies Push for Escalation, Oppose Early End to War

ASSOCIATED PRESS:

• Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain oppose ending the war without major changes in Iran’s leadership and behavior.
• The UAE has emerged as the most hardline, reportedly pushing for a US-led ground invasion.
• Gulf allies argue Iran has not been sufficiently weakened and are urging Washington to continue the war.

US Shifts Burden of Hormuz Crisis to Allies

WALL STREET JOURNAL: Washington is expected to pressure European and Gulf allies to take the lead in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Escalation on the Ground: Lebanon, Iraq, and Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA / HEZBOLLAH / AL MAYADEEN:

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and others critically wounded in southern Lebanon after an armored vehicle was targeted.

Hezbollah launched a swarm of suicide drones targeting a military site in Misgav Am.

Israeli authorities are evacuating buildings in Haifa to remove missile debris.

In Iraq, US forces were targeted by drones and Katyusha rockets, including strikes on Camp Victory near Baghdad Airport.

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed five attacks on US bases in 24 hours.

Rising Regional Pressure: Kurdistan and Civilian Backlash

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• Residents in Sulaymaniyah and Erbil are demanding the removal of US forces from residential areas.
• Attacks have focused on US positions and Iranian opposition groups in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Israel Reports Rising Casualties and Damage

ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY:

• 6,477 injuries recorded since the start of the war.
• 5,651 residents reported damage to their homes.

Global Economic Impact Intensifies

IMF / REUTERS:

• The IMF warned that the war is driving inflation and slowing global growth.
• Oil prices surged, with Brent at $115.04 and US crude above $105 amid supply fears.

FINANCIAL TIMES: Reported that an intermediary working for US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invested in shares of a defense fund before the US attack on Iran.

Sirens Sound in Ghajar

ISRAELI MEDIA: Sirens were activated in the village of Ghajar.

Rocket Fire from Lebanon Targets Galilee Settlements

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reported rocket fire from Lebanon toward settlements in the Galilee.

Explosions Rock Dubai Amid Reported Iranian Attack on US Interests

REGIONAL MEDIA: Reported violent and repeated explosions in Dubai following an alleged Iranian attack targeting US interests.

Hezbollah Hits Merkava Tank with Guided Missile

HEZBOLLAH: Said it struck a Merkava tank on the road between al-Qantara and al-Taybeh with a guided missile, adding that the tank was seen burning and evacuation forces were deployed.

Qaani: Iran Will Continue Supporting Resistance Across All Fronts

IRGC QUDS FORCE COMMANDER ESMAIL QAANI:

• Said Iran will remain steadfast and continue supporting allies and resistance forces across all fronts.
• Said Iran will stand firm to achieve its major goals, including removing the threat of war from the region.

Popular Mobilization Forces: No Casualties in Recent Strikes

POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES (IRAQ):

• Said multiple US-Israeli airstrikes targeted its positions at midnight in separate areas.
• Confirmed three airstrikes hit Brigade 45 in Jurf al-Nasr (Babil), while another strike targeted Brigade 31 in Karma, eastern Anbar.
• Said no casualties were reported.
• Added that forces remain fully operational and committed to maintaining security and stability.

Qaani Praises Yemen Leadership, Signals Strategic Coordination

IRGC QUDS FORCE COMMANDER ESMAIL QAANI:

• Praised the “timing and strategic thinking” of Yemen’s leadership.
• Said recent developments reflect accurate assessment and decision-making.
• Suggested the withdrawal of the USS Gerald Ford should be understood in the context of Yemen’s resistance dynamics.

UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS:

• Received a report of an incident 31 nautical miles northwest of Dubai.
• A security official said a tanker was hit by a projectile, causing a fire onboard.
• All crew members are safe.

Three Airstrikes Target Jurf Area North of Babil

IRAQI POLICE SOURCE (AL JAZEERA): Three airstrikes hit the Jurf area north of Babil, with no reported casualties.

Netanyahu: Europe Showing ‘Weakness’ in War on Iran

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU (NEWSMAX):

• Said Israel has passed the halfway point in achieving its objectives in Iran.
• Claimed Iran will emerge significantly weaker, while Israel will come out stronger.
• Suggested the Iranian system may collapse internally.
• Accused Europe of showing weakness, “as if burying its head in the sand.”

Netanyahu: Iran Seeks Nuclear Weapons to Target US Cities

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU (NEWSMAX):

• Said Israel aims to prevent Iran from developing nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles.
• Claimed Iran has targeted the US for over four decades.
• Alleged Iran seeks nuclear weapons to strike US cities.
• Said the US acted to prevent Iran from acquiring such capabilities.

Netanyahu: Iran Must Be Weakened to Prevent Nuclear Capability

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU (NEWSMAX): Said Iran must be weakened as much as possible to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Airstrike Targets Popular Mobilization Forces Site in Anbar

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE (AL JAZEERA): An airstrike targeted a Popular Mobilization Forces site in Karma district, eastern Anbar province.

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE (AL JAZEERA): A double attack targeted the logistics support base near Baghdad Airport.

Explosion Heard in Baghdad

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An explosion was reported in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Netanyahu: Military Options Exist to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU (NEWSMAX):

• Said military options exist to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, led by the United States, without elaborating.
• Added that there are post-war plans to reroute energy and oil lines from the Gulf to Mediterranean ports.
• Said bypassing the Strait of Hormuz is possible and serves the goal of ensuring uninterrupted oil and gas flows.

Israeli Strikes Hit Eastern and Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted areas near Zalaya in the Bekaa Valley and Deir al-Zahrani in southern Lebanon.

Iran: Non-Hostile Vessels Passed Through Hormuz in Coordination

TASNIM NEWS / IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Said several vessels from non-hostile countries crossed the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iran.

Israeli Strike Targets Southern Lebanon Town

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of al-Dalafa in Hasbaya district, southern Lebanon.

Airstrike Hits Jurf Area in Iraq’s Babil Province

IRAQI POLICE SOURCE (AL JAZEERA): An airstrike targeted the Jurf area north of Babil province.

Iranian Official: No Vessel Crosses Hormuz Without Approval

IRANIAN OFFICIAL (AL JAZEERA):

• Said no vessel carrying cargo for hostile states has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and none will.
• Added that no ship passes through the strait without Iranian coordination and document verification.

Iran Arrests Two Accused of Passing Intelligence

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Reported the arrest of two individuals in Osku, northwest Iran, accused of sending sensitive location data to enemy intelligence.

Hezbollah Bombards Israeli Positions in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH: Said it targeted Israeli troop gatherings with rockets and artillery in Ghaddamatha, al-Fariz, al-Sadr, and the Triangle area in Aita al-Shaab.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Enemy Will Regret Aggression

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER:

• Said the Iranian people will make the enemy regret the aggression and reclaim their rights.
• Warned that any strike will be met with multiple retaliatory blows.

Eight Killed in Attack on Southern Iran

HORMOZGAN PROVINCE: Reported eight people killed in an attack on a cargo vessel in a village on Qeshm Island.

IRGC Downs Two MQ-9 Drones Over Isfahan

IRGC: Said it shot down two MQ-9 drones over Isfahan.

Drone Debris Injures Civilians in Baghdad

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE (AL JAZEERA):

• Air defenses downed a drone in the Karkh district of Baghdad.
• Several civilians were injured by falling debris.

Iran: No Negotiations with US During War

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• Said no negotiations have taken place with the United States during 31 days of war.
• Confirmed receiving proposals via intermediaries, including Pakistan.
• Stated Iran remains focused on defending its sovereignty amid ongoing US aggression.
• Said it will not forget what it described as repeated betrayals of diplomacy within a year.

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