AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• Israeli airstrikes completely destroyed a residential building in the Bashoura area near central Beirut.
• The attack marks the third Israeli strike on the capital within six hours.

WATCH: Entire structure brought down in central Beirut, Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes pic.twitter.com/qdOzmwkwhx

— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) March 18, 2026

Strikes Target Iranian Opposition Sites in Northern Iraq

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Airstrikes targeted sites linked to Iranian opposition groups in Sulaymaniyah and Koysinjaq in northern Iraq.

Mass Displacement Reported in Israel after Missile Damage

WALLA (ISRAELI MEDIA): Around 4,000 Israelis have been evacuated after their homes were damaged by missile strikes.

Evacuation Calls Intensify in Northern Settlements

ISRAELI LOCAL OFFICIALS:

• The head of Shlomi council said around 3,000 out of 10,000 settlers need to be evacuated.
• Approximately 500 families are now without adequate shelter.
• Local authorities are demanding full evacuation of towns for an undefined period.
• Northern council leaders warned they may soon advise residents to evacuate if support is not provided.

Israeli Officials Describe Severe Internal Crisis

ISRAELI MEDIA / MATTE ASHER REGIONAL COUNCIL:

• Officials described the situation as one of the most difficult periods ever experienced.
• Residents are facing constant sirens, missile fire, drones, and economic paralysis.
• “We were promised security, but received missiles,” a local council head said.

Israeli Media: ‘Hardest Night’ in Central Region

ISRAELI MEDIA: Described the latest wave of attacks as the most difficult night ever experienced in central Israel.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in the Bashoura area of Beirut.

Warehouse Fire Reported in Central Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA: A warehouse caught fire in Mishmar HaShiv’a in central Israel.

Severe Damage Reported from Missile Shrapnel

CHANNEL 12 (ISRAELI MEDIA): Significant material damage was caused by shrapnel from the latest missile barrage targeting central Israel.

Israeli Media Describes ‘Tragic Night’ in Gush Dan

MAARIV: A “tragic night” unfolded in the Gush Dan area due to Iranian missile strikes.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran launches multi-warhead missiles on central Israel, overwhelming defenses as casualties, damage, and power outages are reported.

Avenging Larijani, Iran Strikes Over 100 Targets in Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Multiple explosions were heard across central Israel, including the Gush Dan area.
• A cluster missile triggered dozens of successive blasts.
• Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and across wide areas in central Israel after missile launches were detected.
• A missile impact was reported in central Israel, with emergency calls received by response centers.
• Initial reports indicate fragments of a cluster missile fell across several locations, with fires breaking out.

Fires Erupt in Holon amid Shrapnel Impact

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Smoke was seen rising from the city of Holon.
• Several cars caught fire following shrapnel impacts.
• Reports also indicate a warehouse fire in Mishmar HaShiv’a in central Israel.

Missile Activity Observed over Southern and Central Areas

ISRAELI MEDIA / PALESTINIAN NEWS PLATFORMS:

• Sirens sounded in the Gaza envelope and the Negev.
• An Iranian missile was observed passing over Hebron toward targets inside the occupied territories.

Oil Prices Surge amid Hormuz Disruptions

FINANCIAL TIMES: The price of a barrel of Omani oil surged above $150 as buyers rushed to compensate for supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Hamas Pays Tribute to Larijani

HAMAS: We remember with appreciation Ali Larijani’s supportive positions toward the Palestinian cause and the rights of our people, and we pray for mercy upon him.

HAMAS:

• We renew our solidarity with Iran, which is facing US-Israeli aggression, and affirm that its continuation is a crime targeting the region and threatening its security and stability.
• We extend our sincere condolences to the Islamic Republic of Iran, its leadership and people, over the killing of Ali Larijani.

Warplanes Fly Low over Baghdad as Tensions Escalate

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Warplanes were seen flying at low altitude over the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

Iran Launches New Wave of Missile Attacks

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new wave of missile strikes has begun targeting occupied territories.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Missile launches from Iran toward Israel have been detected.

Report: Diplomatic Window Was Open before War

THE GUARDIAN: The UK national security adviser participated in recent Geneva nuclear talks and believed the Iranian offer was sufficient to prevent war.

Israeli Strikes Hit Residential Areas in Beirut

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas in Beirut overnight.
• Strikes hit the southern suburb of Beirut and the town of Aaqbiya in Sidon district.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Six civilians were killed and 24 wounded in Israeli strikes on Beirut.

AL MAYADEEN: Two people were killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike on the Basta area in Beirut.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Forces near Border

HEZBOLLAH: We targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the old Nabaa area of Adaisseh with a rocket barrage.

Iraqi Group Claims Dozens of Attacks on US Bases

SARAYA AWLIYA AL-DAM: Our fighters carried out 110 operations over the past 15 days targeting US bases inside and outside Iraq.

IAEA Reports Strike on Bushehr Site without Major Damage

IAEA:

• Iran informed us that a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant site on Tuesday evening.
• No damage to the facility or injuries among staff have been reported.

Iran Vows Strong Retaliation for Larijani Killing

IRANIAN ARMY COMMANDER AMIR HATAMI:

• Our response to the assassination of Ali Larijani will be decisive and will cause regret.
• Such criminal acts will not disrupt Iran’s path in defending its sovereignty.
• The legacy of the fallen will endure, and their blood will be avenged.

IRGC: Missiles Hit Over 100 Targets amid Air Defense Collapse

IRGC:

• Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr missiles successfully struck more than 100 targets.
• This was made possible by the collapse of the enemy’s air defense systems.

Israeli Strikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• Israeli strikes targeted Qanaarit in Sidon district.
• Another strike hit the previously threatened building in Aaqbiya.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: An Israeli airstrike targeted a previously threatened building in the town of Aaqbiya in southern Lebanon.

IRGC Launches Wave 61 with Advanced Missiles

IRGC:

• We launched the 61st wave using Khorramshahr-4 multi-warhead missiles, as well as Qadr, Emad, and Kheibar Shekan missiles.
• The strikes come in retaliation for the killing of Ali Larijani and his companions.

Tel Aviv Hit by Heavy Strikes in Latest Wave

IRGC: Tel Aviv was subjected to intensive strikes during the 61st wave of Operation True Promise 4.

Israeli Media Reports Ongoing Drone Launches from Iran

ISRAELI MEDIA: Drones are currently being launched from Iran toward Israel.

Cluster Warhead Missile Dispersed Across Multiple Sites

ISRAELI MEDIA: A single missile carried a cluster warhead containing around 60 submunitions, dispersed across approximately 20 locations.

ANSARALLAH (POLITICAL BUREAU):

• We offer condolences to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, the government, and the Iranian people over the killing of Ali Larijani and Gholam Reza Soleimani.
• The sacrifices made by the Islamic Republic will not weaken it or break its resolve, but will only make it stronger and more resilient.
• Larijani and Soleimani attained martyrdom in one of the holiest battles, on the front of truth against the front of disbelief.
• This sanctified blood will unleash a flood that will sweep away the aggressors until the promised victory over the Americans and Israelis is achieved.
• The aggression against the Islamic Republic comes because of its honorable and principled support for the Palestinian cause.
• We call on the nation to stand with the wronged Iranian people in this Zionist campaign of aggression targeting the whole region and the entire nation.
• The US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic is part of a Zionist plan aimed at absolute domination over the region.

Hezbollah Escalates Operations against Israel

HEZBOLLAH:

• Announced carrying out 51 military operations against Israeli targets on Tuesday.
• Targeted Israeli forces in Aitaroun, in the Khanouq area, with a rocket barrage.

Israeli Media Reports Extensive Damage

I24 NEWS: More than 12,000 buildings have been damaged since the start of the war.

Israeli Strikes Intensify across Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• A renewed Israeli airstrike targeted Beirut’s southern suburb.
• Another strike hit Beirut shortly afterward.

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: Four people were killed and seven wounded in an Israeli strike on Baalbek.

Explosions and Strikes Reported in Iraq

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• An explosion was heard in Baghdad.
• Strikes targeted sites of Iranian separatist groups in Sulaymaniyah and Koysinjaq.

Iran Signals Continued Escalation

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA HEADQUARTERS:

• Your innovative and powerful sons in the armed forces will respond in a way stronger than the enemy’s actions and calculations, and the path will continue until its surrender.
• We will make the enemies regret forever.
• The enemy is committing every possible crime in an attempt to escape the quagmire it created for itself, reduce its humiliation, and preserve its false power.

Israeli Media Reports Drone Launches from Iran

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports indicate drones were launched from Iran toward Israel.

ISRAELI MEDIA / EMERGENCY SERVICES: Two people were killed and several others injured in Ramat Gan, south of Tel Aviv, following two Iranian missile strikes.

⚡🇮🇱 WATCH: Ramat Gan, part of the Greater Tel Aviv area. pic.twitter.com/KeamTbcXWk

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Violent explosions were heard in the skies over Jerusalem as air defenses attempted to intercept Iranian missiles.

Shrapnel Impacts Reported across Central Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Emergency and fire crews dispatched to four locations in central Israel following shrapnel falls.
• Iran reportedly targeted the greater Tel Aviv area with a cluster missile.

⚡🇮🇱/🇮🇷🇱🇧 BREAKING: A heavy missile barrage is underway targeting central Israel, with explosions reported across the region, including Jerusalem.

🗣️ ISRAELI MEDIA: Loud explosions were heard in the center and in Jerusalem during the latest strikes.

⚠️ Reports indicate Iran is… pic.twitter.com/dHowMQy4TW

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Bahrain Issues Nationwide Warning amid Escalation

BAHRAIN INTERIOR MINISTRY: Sirens were activated, and residents were urged to remain calm and move to safe locations.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Naval Base in Haifa

HEZBOLLAH:

• Launched “advanced missiles” at the Haifa naval base as part of Operation Khaybar 1.
• Also targeted Israeli troop concentrations east of Khiam and struck the Shayetet 13 naval commando base in Atlit.

⚡🇮🇱/🇮🇷 WATCH: Rockets seen passing through the skies over Dimona in southern Israel. pic.twitter.com/MFk9vryfV4

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran confirmed the killing of the Supreme National Security Council’s Secretary, Ali Larijani, in a US-Israeli attack carried out overnight.

Iran Confirms Killing of Ali Larijani, Top Security Official, in Tehran Strike

IRANIAN SUPREME NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL:

• Ali Larijani was killed along with his son, aide Ali Reza Bayat, and several companions.
• The announcement confirms earlier reports of his assassination.

Al-Azhar Condemns Iranian Attacks on Gulf States

AL-AZHAR: Condemned what it described as ongoing, unjustified Iranian attacks on Gulf and Arab countries.

Iran Sets Conditions for Ceasefire and Hormuz Reopening

SENIOR IRANIAN OFFICIAL (to AL-JAZEERA):

• Any ceasefire must meet Iran’s core demands or it will be rejected.
• Conditions include compensation, halting attacks on المقاومة, and withdrawal from Lebanon.
• The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen fully without a complete ceasefire and adherence to Iran’s terms.

Israel Orders Evacuations in Tyre, South Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY: Issued evacuation warnings for buildings in the Lebanese city of Tyre and surrounding areas, including refugee camps.

US Aircraft Carrier ‘USS Gerald Ford’ Leaves Red Sea for Repairs

USNI NEWS / NEW YORK TIMES:

• The USS Gerald R. Ford will leave the Red Sea for repairs after a fire onboard.
• The blaze was extinguished after 30 hours, with repairs expected to take at least a week.

Israel Expands Assassination Orders against Iran and Hezbollah

CHANNEL 12:

• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to immediately target senior Iranian and Hezbollah officials.
• Orders reportedly allow strikes without prior political approval.

Hezbollah Launches ‘Khaybar 1’ Operation against Israel

HEZBOLLAH:

• Targeted Meron surveillance base and air operations command.
• Struck drone control base east of Safed.
• Hit Northern Command headquarters and Ain Zeitim base.
• Targeted bases near Lake Tiberias, including Ammiad and Shimshon.
• Attacked air defense systems in Ma’alot-Tarshiha.
• Drone attack on Nahariya and artillery strikes on Shomera, Shtula, and Zar’it.

WALL STREET JOURNAL:

• Russia is expanding intelligence-sharing and military cooperation with Iran.
• Moscow is providing satellite imagery and advanced drone technology to support targeting of US forces.
• Russian expertise from the Ukraine war is being leveraged to enhance Iran’s drone capabilities.

Iranian Missiles Target Southern Israel as Air Defenses Activate

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND / ISRAELI ARMY:

• Missile launches detected from Iran toward the Negev and Dead Sea areas.
• Air defenses are attempting interceptions.
• Sirens sounded in Dimona and surrounding areas.

Iran Claims Targeting of Israeli Security Official

FARS (IRANIAN SPECIAL OPERATIONS): Iranian forces announced they targeted a senior member of Israel’s security cabinet inside Israel.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across South Lebanon

AL-JAZEERA: Airstrikes targeted Touline, Zefta, Beit Yahoun, Bint Jbeil, Al-Sultaniyah, and Al-Qantara in south Lebanon.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vowed retaliation after the killing of Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in a strike in Tehran.

Iran Vows Retaliation after Killing of Basij Commander Gholam Reza Soleimani

IRGC: Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani was killed, describing his assassination as evidence of his central role in the confrontation with Israel and the US.

US Embassy in Baghdad Issues Security Warning

US EMBASSY (BAGHDAD): American citizens have been urged not to approach the embassy in Baghdad or the consulate in Erbil after repeated attacks by Iran-aligned militias on the Green Zone.

❗️🇮🇷 BREAKING: Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani was killed, with Iranian sources describing his assassination as evidence of his central role in the confrontation with Israel and the United States. pic.twitter.com/AfvAUa2TS4

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Hezbollah Rocket Fire Reaches Deep into Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA / ISRAELI BROADCAST AUTHORITY / YEDIOTH AHRONOTH:

• Missiles launched from Lebanon reached up to 100 km into northern Israel, targeting settlements and areas near the northern West Bank.
• A building was hit in Karmiel, with rescue operations underway.
• Air raid sirens sounded across the Galilee amid drone infiltration warnings.

Large-Scale Rocket Barrage from Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA / POLICE / HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• More than 50 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Karmiel and the Upper Galilee.
• Authorities are responding to multiple impact sites and shrapnel incidents.
• Sirens sounded again in Nahariya and across northern Israel.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops near Border

HEZBOLLAH: Rocket fire targeted Israeli forces near Khirbet al-Manara, opposite the Lebanese border town of Houla.

Israeli Strikes Hit Multiple Towns in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA: Airstrikes targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Sir, and Arabsalim in southern Lebanon.

Iran Warns of New Phase of Internal Destabilization Attempts

IRANIAN POLICE COMMANDER: Accused the enemy of attempting to ignite a new wave of internal unrest, stating the public had resisted such efforts.

❗️🇮🇱/🇱🇧🚩 ISRAELI MEDIA: Hezbollah rockets reportedly fell in northern Israel. pic.twitter.com/eecnEoEqM6

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Israel Claims Strikes on 200 Launch Platforms in Lebanon

CHANNEL 12: Israeli forces struck 200 rocket launch platforms in Lebanon to preempt a large Hezbollah attack.

Iran Warns of Israeli-US Efforts to Undermine Regional Ties

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of Israeli and US actions aimed at damaging Iran’s relations with other countries.

Iraqi Armed Group Calls for End of Foreign Military Presence

KATAEB HEZBOLLAH (IRAQ): Stability in Iraq depends on the withdrawal of all foreign troops.

Netanyahu Holds Emergency Security Meeting

CHANNEL 12: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is convening a high-level security meeting.

Iran Signals Prolonged Conflict and Stronger Strikes Ahead

FARS (IRANIAN SOURCE):

• Tehran assesses that Trump has suffered a military setback.
• Iran is preparing for a prolonged war lasting months.
• Stronger strikes against US and Israeli targets are expected, with Hormuz remaining unsafe for US and allied interests.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem outlines conditions to end the war, linking a ceasefire to withdrawal, prisoner release, and civilian return.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

‘The Battlefield Will Decide’ – Qassem Sets Conditions to End the War

FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON: France is not a party to the conflict but is prepared, with partners, to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz when conditions allow.

Iran: Attacks on Civil Institutions Aim to Destabilize Security

IRANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER ESKANDAR MOMENI:

• Authorities must increase checkpoint presence and address citizens’ needs.
• The enemy is attempting to destabilize internal security by targeting civilian institutions, including police centers.

US Moves to Mitigate Economic Fallout of War

WHITE HOUSE (KUSH DESAI):

• The administration is working to ease the economic impact of the war.
• Short-term disruptions are expected, but officials remain confident they can be overcome.
• Coordination with multiple countries is underway to secure economic needs.

Hezbollah: Battlefield Will Decide the Outcome

HEZBOLLAH SECRETARY-GENERAL NAIM QASSEM: The struggle will continue regardless of sacrifices, and the battlefield will determine the outcome.

Air Defenses Activated in Central Tehran

IRANIAN STATE TV: Air defense systems were activated in Revolution Square in Tehran.

Hezbollah Launches Rocket Barrage from Lebanon

ISRAELI MEDIA: More than 25 rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Kiryat Shmona.

US Embassy in Baghdad Targeted Again

AL JAZEERA / REUTERS:

Renewed drone attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad.

Three drones were launched, with air defenses activated and explosions heard near the site.

Lebanese Army Suffers Casualties in Israeli Strikes

LEBANESE ARMY: Three soldiers were killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Qaqaiyat al-Jisr and Zibdin in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese President Condemns Targeting of Army

LEBANESE PRESIDENT JOSEPH AOUN: Targeting the Lebanese army contradicts calls to strengthen state authority and consolidate control over weapons.

IRANIAN STATE TV / IRGC:

• A new missile wave was launched toward Israel, including the “Haj Qassem” missile for the first time.
• The 59th wave of operations included Qadr, Emad, Fattah, and suicide drones.
• Targets included Tel Aviv, Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem, and US bases in Erbil and the region.

Sirens Sound in Tel Aviv amid Renewed Iranian Fire

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND / ISRAELI ARMY:

• Early warning alerts issued in greater Tel Aviv after missile launches from Iran.
• Air defense systems activated to intercept incoming threats.

Turkiye Warns of Expanding Regional War

TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER HAKAN FIDAN:

• The war is expanding across the region and requires urgent diplomatic cooperation.
• Israel’s ground operation in Lebanon risks turning into a prolonged occupation.
• The conflict with Iran poses major regional dangers.

❗️🇱🇧🚩/🇮🇱 BREAKING: Rockets from Lebanon reportedly fell in Kiryat Shmona without sirens being activated, according to initial reports. pic.twitter.com/gI5MudN0bj

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Israel Expands Strikes in Iran and Lebanon

ISRAELI ARMY:

• Strikes targeted Basij forces and positions across Tehran.
• Missile launch platforms and Hezbollah sites hit in multiple areas in Lebanon, including Beirut.

Trump: US No Longer Wants NATO Support

US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP:

• The US no longer wants or seeks support from NATO, Japan, Australia, or South Korea.
• Most NATO allies have declined to be involved in the war against Iran.

Lebanon Death Toll Rises Sharply

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: 912 people have been killed and 2,221 injured since the start of Israeli attacks on Lebanon on March 2.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: A young Palestinian woman detained for over a year after pro-Palestine protests in the US was released following repeated court rulings.

Leqaa Kordia Released after Year in US Detention despite Repeated Court Rulings

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Top US counterterrorism official resigns, warning war on Iran was driven by pressure and false threat narratives.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

‘A War Manufactured by Israel’ – US Counterterror Chief Joe Kent Resigns in Shock Move

FORMER DIRECTOR, US NATIONAL COUNTERTERRORISM CENTER:

• Announced resignation, stating opposition to the war on Iran.
• Said Iran did not pose an imminent threat and the war was launched under pressure from Israel and its lobby.

Israel Signals Regime Change Objective in Iran

CHANNEL 12 (ISRAELI SOURCE): Israel aims to degrade Iran’s missile system and nuclear program while creating conditions for regime change.

UK Warns Lebanon on Brink of Catastrophic Conflict

UK FOREIGN SECRETARY: Lebanon is on the verge of a conflict with catastrophic humanitarian consequences following Israeli military operations.

Israel Claims Hezbollah Preparing Major Rocket Barrage

ISRAELI ARMY:

Air defenses and border forces are on high alert.

Intensive preparations by Hezbollah for a large-scale rocket barrage have been detected and are being preempted.

Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT:

Airstrikes targeted Kfarfila, Harouf, and the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Iranian Parliament Speaker: Strikes Have Defeated the Enemy

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER: Iran’s widespread strikes and public mobilization have dealt a defeat to the enemy.

Airstrike Targets Tribal Mobilization Unit in Iraq

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE: An airstrike hit a unit affiliated with the Tribal Mobilization Forces in the Tharthar area of Anbar province.

Renewed Iranian Missile Fire on Central Israel

CHANNEL 12 / ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND / IRANIAN STATE TV / ISRAELI ARMY / ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Missile launches detected toward central Israel, including Tel Aviv and areas near Jerusalem.
• Sirens sounded across greater Tel Aviv and nearby regions.
• Israeli air defenses activated to intercept incoming missiles.
• Large explosions reported in Jerusalem and Ramallah.
• A missile impacted an open area in central Israel; shrapnel fell in Jerusalem without injuries.

IRGC Announces Intensified Phase of Operations

IRGC AEROSPACE COMMANDER: A rapid escalation phase of powerful strikes against US and Israeli targets is underway.

Hezbollah Targets Nahariya with Rockets

HEZBOLLAH: Rocket fire struck the settlement of Nahariya as part of earlier warnings.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Israeli strikes in Gaza killed three Palestinians as arrest raids and settler attacks escalated across the occupied West Bank on Tuesday.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Three Palestinians, Including Child, Killed in Gaza as West Bank Violence Escalates

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: One person was killed and nine others wounded in an Israeli airstrike on Airport Road in Beirut’s southern suburb.

Iran Reports Israeli Strikes near Tehran

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Three Israeli airstrikes targeted a sports complex southeast of Tehran earlier اليوم.

Iran Launches New Missile Wave toward Central Israel

CHANNEL 12 / ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND / IRANIAN STATE TV / ISRAELI ARMY / AL-JAZEERA:

• Missile launches detected from Iran toward central Israel, including Tel Aviv and areas near Jerusalem.
• Air raid sirens sounded across greater Tel Aviv and near Jerusalem.
• Israeli air defenses are actively intercepting incoming threats.
• Large explosions were reported in Jerusalem and Ramallah.

IRGC Signals Escalation with ‘Crushing Strikes’

IRGC AEROSPACE COMMANDER: A rapid phase of powerful and impactful strikes against US and Israeli targets in the region has begun.

Hezbollah Targets Nahariya amid Ongoing Confrontation

HEZBOLLAH: Rocket fire targeted the settlement of Nahariya as part of prior warnings issued to multiple settlements.

Netanyahu Claims Assassinations of Senior Iranian Figures

ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU:

• Israel has killed Ali Larijani and the Basij commander.
• Israel aims to destabilize the Iranian system and enable internal change.
• More “surprises” are expected, with Israel determined to achieve victory alongside the US.

Israel Prepares for Prolonged Campaign

CHANNEL 12: Israeli officials indicate planned offensive targets in Iran over the next six weeks.

Explosions Reported in Tehran as Air Defenses Activated

FARS / MEHR: Explosions were heard in central Tehran as Iranian air defense systems were activated to intercept hostile targets.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran intensifies “crushing strikes” with Wave 58 targeting Israel and US bases, as explosions hit central areas.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Iran Announces ‘Crushing, Rapid Strikes’ as Wave 58 Hits Ben Gurion, Tel Aviv

HAARETZ / CHANNEL 14: An Iranian cluster missile caused damage at multiple sites in central Israel, with shrapnel striking a residential building.

IRGC Launches Wave 58 of ‘True Promise 4’

IRGC:

• Iran carried out the 58th wave of Operation True Promise 4 targeting occupied territories and US bases in the region.
• Targets included Nahariya, Beit Shemesh, Tel Aviv and West Jerusalem.
• Heavy Khorramshahr missiles with 2-ton warheads and Qadr missiles were used.

New Iranian Missile Barrage Targets Israel

IRANIAN STATE TV: A new wave of Iranian missile strikes has begun targeting occupied territories.

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Sirens sounded in Tel Aviv following missile launches from Iran, with interception efforts underway.

❗️🇮🇱/🇮🇷 UPDATE: An Iranian cluster missile reportedly caused damage at multiple sites in central Israel, with shrapnel striking a residential building, according to Haaretz / Channel 14.

❗️🇮🇷 IRGC: Iran announced the 58th wave of “Operation True Promise 4,” targeting sites… pic.twitter.com/rC5Vz21Wt2

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Hezbollah Intensifies Strikes on Israeli Positions

HEZBOLLAH:

Targeted Israeli forces in Khiam with rockets.

Struck Israeli troops in Maroun al-Ras with drones.

Israeli Airstrikes Continue across Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT:

Israeli strikes targeted Shoukin, Mifdoun, Deir al-Zahrani, Duwair, and Habboush in southern Lebanon.

US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces

POPULAR MOBILIZATION FORCES (IRAQ):

A US-Israeli airstrike targeted a site in the Baghdad belt.

Three fighters were wounded in an attack north of Baghdad.

Gulf States Under Missile and Drone Pressure

UAE DEFENSE MINISTRY: Air defenses intercepted 10 ballistic missiles and 45 drones launched from Iran.

QATAR DEFENSE MINISTRY: A second wave of missiles targeting Qatar was intercepted. Security threat level remains high, with residents urged to stay indoors.

Regional Escalation Widens amid Military and Political Signals

ISRAELI FOREIGN MINISTER: Israel will continue the war against Iran until objectives are achieved.

IRGC: 55 alleged agents linked to Israel and the US were arrested in Hormozgan.

HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH: Iranian strikes in the Gulf have hit civilian sites, causing at least 11 deaths and 268 injuries.

WFP: Up to 45 million people could face acute hunger if the war continues.

⭕️🇱🇧 WATCH: Footage from the Israeli shelling of the Laylaki area in Beirut’s southern suburb. pic.twitter.com/EpKAwqxzvH

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Casualties and Civilian Impact Continue to Rise

LEBANESE ARMY: One soldier killed and four wounded in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon.

ISRAELI MEDIA: Central train station in Holon closed due to shrapnel risk; multiple impact sites reported in central Israel.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Drone attacks hit UAE energy infrastructure, as tanker damage and Hormuz tensions push oil prices higher and disrupt regional production.

Read the key developments and the full report here:

Drone Attacks, Tanker Damage Hit UAE Energy Sector as Hormuz Tensions Rise

ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND: Air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv after missile launches from Iran toward central Israel were detected.

Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli airstrikes targeted the outskirts of Qusaybah and the town of Zibqin in southern Lebanon.

Iran Targets Israeli Police Tech and Weapons Centers

TASNIM – IRANIAN MILITARY: Iranian forces targeted cyber technology centers and weapons manufacturing facilities.

🚨🇮🇱 BREAKING: Sirens are sounding across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and surrounding areas, according to reports. pic.twitter.com/r5qaAkZWaF

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 17, 2026

Araghchi: Hormuz Cannot Be Separated from Wider War

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY:

• Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be separated from the broader regional war.
• Disruptions to navigation in Hormuz are a direct result of the war imposed on Iran.

US Continues Strikes on Iranian Targets

US CENTRAL COMMAND: US forces continue to pursue and destroy Iranian targets deemed a threat to Americans and regional allies.

US Warship Carrying Marines Heads toward Middle East

CNN: A US warship carrying thousands of Marines has reached waters off Singapore en route to the Middle East.

🔴🇱🇧🚩/🇮🇱 WATCH: Hezbollah releases footage from an operation targeting the Palmachim airbase south of Tel Aviv with a high-precision missiles. pic.twitter.com/2UCjsAyWMi

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Iranian President: Iran Will Not Surrender

IRANIAN PRESIDENT MASOUD PEZESHKIAN: Iran will not surrender, and any expectation of capitulation will be buried with its enemies.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iran launched a new wave of missiles and drones as strikes expanded across Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf states overnight Tuesday.

Iran Launches New Missile Wave as Hezbollah Intensifies Attacks, Gulf States Hit

IRANIAN OFFICIAL ACCOUNT / ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER:

• Ali Larijani’s account published a handwritten message mourning Iranian naval personnel, without specifying a date.
• The post came after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that Israel had assassinated Larijani in Tehran.

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Had earlier announced that a message from Larijani would be published.

ISRAELI OFFICIALS / CHANNEL 12: Earlier assessments suggested Larijani was unlikely to have survived the strike.

Iran Launches New Missile Barrage toward Israel

ISRAELI MILITARY: Missile launches from Iran toward Israel were detected, with air defense systems activated to intercept the threat.

❗️🇮🇷 UPDATE: Israeli officials claimed that Ali Larijani was assassinated last night.

✍️ A handwritten note attributed to Larijani was shared on his official account, mourning members of the Iranian Navy killed in recent events.

🗣️ In the message, he described the fallen as… pic.twitter.com/Svh0zUvDh4

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Israel Claims Killing of Basij Commander and Senior Figures

ISRAELI MILITARY / CHANNEL 14:

• Israel claimed it killed Basij commander Gholam Reza Soleimani in Tehran.
• Israeli sources said 10 additional Basij commanders were killed alongside him.

ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER: Katz claimed that Larijani was also among the targets struck in Iran.

Explosions Reported across Tehran

IRANIAN MEDIA: Explosions were heard in multiple areas of the Iranian capital.

Lebanese Soldiers Injured in Israeli Strike

LEBANESE ARMY: Five soldiers were injured in an Israeli strike targeting a vehicle and a motorcycle in Qaquaiyat al-Jisr in southern Lebanon.

Israel and the US launched war expecting dominance, but shifting geopolitics and regional resistance are reshaping power across the Middle East.

Read the latest editorial by Ramzy Baroud.

No Time for Losers: Why the War Meant to ‘Save’ Israel May Destroy It

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER MOHAMMAD BAQER QALIBAF:

• Regional security cannot be imposed from outside.
• US presence does not bring stability and must end.
• Iran has adapted its launch systems, limiting enemy targeting capabilities.
• The Middle East will change after the war, but US objectives will not be achieved.
• Iran aims to establish a new regional order with Islamic countries after the war.

South Korea Rejects Naval Deployment as Ships Stranded near Hormuz

REUTERS (citing SOUTH KOREAN DEFENSE MINISTER / FOREIGN MINISTRY):

• Seoul is not considering sending a destroyer to the Strait of Hormuz.
• 26 South Korean vessels remain stranded in waters surrounding the strait.

Gas Tanker Damaged, Fujairah Oil Operations Suspended

BLOOMBERG – SOURCE:

• A Kuwaiti-flagged LNG tanker was damaged after being hit by drone debris near Fujairah.
• Oil loading operations at Fujairah port have been suspended.

Iran Issues Warning over Kharg Island

IRANIAN PARLIAMENT ENERGY COMMITTEE SPOKESPERSON:

• Kharg Island will become a graveyard for enemies.
• Oil production and exports remain uninterrupted despite recent strikes.
• Any attempt to seize the island will result in a greater defeat than in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Moves to Seize Assets of Alleged Spies

IRANIAN JUDICIARY CHIEF: Assets of individuals accused of espionage for Israel and the United States will be confiscated.

Iran Controls Selective Passage through Hormuz

BLOOMBERG (citing IRAQI OIL MINISTER): Iran has allowed Turkish and Indian vessels, as well as Iraqi oil tankers, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz under specific understandings.

US Embassy in Baghdad Targeted by Missiles and Drones

REUTERS (citing IRAQI SECURITY SOURCES): Several rockets and five drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad earlier today.

Iran Launches Wave of Strikes as Missiles Reach Targets

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT / IRANIAN MEDIA:

• Iranian missile and drone attacks continue, targeting the occupied interior.
• Missiles have reached their targets, with ongoing waves reported.

Israeli Airstrikes Target Multiple Iranian Cities

ISRAELI MILITARY: Airstrikes targeted missile production sites and command centers in Tehran, Shiraz, and Tabriz.

Strikes and Ground Operations Expand in Lebanon

AL JAZEERA / ISRAELI MILITARY:

• Israeli strikes targeted multiple towns in southern Lebanon.
• Evacuation orders were issued south of the Zahrani River.
• Israeli forces expanded ground operations with additional divisions deployed.

Hezbollah Rocket Fire Intensifies toward Northern Israel

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT / ISRAELI HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Rockets were launched from southern Lebanon toward the Galilee and western Galilee.
• Sirens sounded in Kiryat Shmona, Nahariya, and surrounding areas.

Israeli Casualties Continue to Rise

ISRAELI HEALTH MINISTRY:

• 3,530 people have been injured since the start of the war.
• 86 remain hospitalized.
• 70 casualties were recorded in the past 24 hours, including four in moderate condition.

US-Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Iran

MEHR NEWS AGENCY: Two airstrikes targeted the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.

Iran Says It Is Reshaping Battlefield Dynamics

IRANIAN MILITARY SPOKESPERSON: Iranian forces are acting in a way that will prevent future attacks after the war ends.

Iran Arrests Foreign Nationals on Espionage Charges

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY: Iranian intelligence arrested 10 foreign nationals accused of espionage and planning field operations in the northeast.

FUJAIRAH OIL INDUSTRY ZONE: Bunker fuel sales at Fujairah port fell to a record monthly low in February.

Warship Escorts Won’t Ensure Safe Passage in Hormuz

FINANCIAL TIMES / REUTERS – INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION: The Secretary-General said escorting vessels with warships will not guarantee safe passage for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.

Calm Returns to Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Calm has returned to Beirut’s southern suburbs following a series of Israeli airstrikes.

Israeli Officials Call for Evacuation of Northern Settlers

ISRAELI MEDIA: Local authority leaders in northern Israel are demanding the immediate evacuation of 45,000 settlers lacking adequate protection.

Hezbollah Continues Drone and Rocket Fire

ISRAELI MEDIA: Hezbollah continues to launch drones and rockets toward frontline settlements.

Sirens Sound across Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA / HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded in multiple northern areas, including Manara, amid fears of drone infiltration.
• Additional sirens were activated across northern settlements.

ISRAELI MEDIA – MAARIV: Iranian cluster warheads create a wide impact radius reaching up to 10 square kilometers or more, posing a major challenge to the Israeli army.

Sirens Sound across Central and Northern Israel

ISRAELI MEDIA / HOME FRONT COMMAND:

• Sirens sounded in Kfar Giladi in the north.
• Sirens also sounded across northern settlements and central areas, including Tel Aviv, Gush Dan, Sharon, and Shomron, with millions rushing to shelters.

Iran Launches New Wave of Missiles and Drones

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT / IRANIAN STATE TV:

• A combined wave of missiles and drones targeted the occupied interior.
• Iranian strikes are ongoing and continuous.
• Iranian missiles reached their targets in the occupied territories.
• Iranian forces launched a powerful attack alongside strikes northeast of Tehran.

Israeli Media Report Cluster Missile Impact

ISRAELI MEDIA: Footage showed a cluster missile striking central areas.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troop Positions

HEZBOLLAH:

• The group targeted Israeli soldiers in the settlement of Misgav Am with a rocket barrage.
• It also struck Israeli troop gatherings at Tal al-Hamamiss south of al-Khiam.

New Strike Targets US Victory Base in Baghdad

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Reports of a new strike targeting the logistics support camp at the US Victory Base in Baghdad International Airport.

Lebanon Strike Injures Civilian

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: An Israeli airstrike on Aramoun in Aley district injured an Ethiopian woman.

UK Maritime Authority Reports Attack near Fujairah

UK MARITIME TRADE OPERATIONS:

• A vessel reported being struck by an unidentified projectile while anchored, causing structural damage.
• The incident occurred 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the UAE.

Financial Times: Allies Reject Trump’s Hormuz Naval Call

FINANCIAL TIMES: US allies have rejected Donald Trump’s call to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT / IRAQI MEDIA / MULTIPLE SOURCES:

• Five people were killed after a house in the Jadriya area of central Baghdad was targeted by two missiles.
• Initial reports had indicated at least one fatality before the death toll rose.
• The US embassy in Baghdad was subjected to its largest drone attack so far, resulting in multiple injuries inside the compound.
• The US Victory Base at Baghdad International Airport was also targeted by drone strikes as explosions were heard across the capital and US warplanes flew overhead.

Heavy Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut and Surroundings

LEBANESE MEDIA: A very intense Israeli airstrike struck Beirut’s southern suburbs, while another strike targeted an apartment in a residential building in the Aramoun area.

Oil Prices Rise as War Escalates

REUTERS: US crude futures continued to rise, gaining 2% to reach $95.47 per barrel.

Israeli Media Report Incident Involving US Aircraft

ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports indicated a hydraulic malfunction in a US aircraft returning from an aerial refueling mission over Iran.

Emergency Declared at Ben Gurion Airport

ISRAELI MEDIA: A state of emergency was declared at Ben Gurion Airport due to the presence of two military aircraft in the airspace.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: The attacks in Baghdad coincide with growing signs of strain within the Western alliance system, particularly NATO, as key partners distance themselves from Washington’s war effort.

Trump Isolated as Baghdad Embassy Under Attack and NATO Turns Away

AL MAYADEEN: A renewed attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad using a swarm of drones.

UAE Partially Closes Airspace amid Escalation

UAE OFFICIAL NEWS AGENCY: The UAE announced a temporary and partial closure of its airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure due to the rapid escalation of security developments.

Rocket Barrage Launched from Lebanon toward Occupied Territories

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: A rocket barrage was launched from southern Lebanon toward the occupied territories.

Reuters: Two Drones Target US Embassy in Baghdad

REUTERS – SECURITY SOURCES: Two drones targeted the US embassy in Baghdad.

Iran Says Al Dhafra Base Capabilities Significantly Reduced

KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS SPOKESPERSON: The operational capabilities of the US Al Dhafra base in the UAE have been significantly reduced following attacks by Iranian armed forces.

Explosions Reported at US Victory Base in Baghdad Airport

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Explosions were heard at the US Victory Base inside Baghdad International Airport.

Israeli Media Cite Syrian Kurdish Warnings on US Alliances

ISRAELI MEDIA:

• Syrian Kurdish sources warn Iranian Kurdish groups against aligning with the United States, saying Washington may abandon them.
• The Kurdish sense of betrayal by the US remains recent and deeply felt.
• Kurdish groups have reasons to be cautious about US-Israeli promises of military support if they initiate armed rebellion in Iran.

Israeli Forces Use Phosphorus Shells in Southern Lebanon

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Israeli forces shelled the town of Taybeh in southern Lebanon with phosphorus munitions.

Hezbollah Targets Israeli Troops in Southern Lebanon

HEZBOLLAH:

• The group said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers south of Maroun al-Ras with a rocket barrage.
• It also targeted Israeli troops in Jdeidet Marjayoun with rockets.

Hezbollah Claims Escalation in Operations

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT:

• The number of Israeli tanks targeted by Hezbollah has risen to 16.
• Hezbollah carried out several high-impact operations yesterday, including downing a drone.
• The group announced it conducted 23 operations against Israeli forces on Monday.

Israeli Airstrikes and Artillery Hit Taybeh

AL MAYADEEN CORRESPONDENT: Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on Taybeh alongside artillery shelling.

Israeli Media Report Missile Launches from Iran toward the North

ISRAELI MEDIA: Missile launches from Iran toward northern Israel were detected.

AL MAYADEEN:

• The wave is in tribute to the youngest martyr of the war in Ramadn, three-day-old Mojtaba, who was martyred today in his mother’s lap along with his family.
• Wave 57 successfully targeted sites deep in the occupied territories, including command-and-control and missile defense infrastructure, using high-precision missiles of Kheibar Shekan, Emad, and Ghadr.
• A missile fell in the northwest area of Ben Gurion Airport.

Drone Attack Targets Hotel in Baghdad

IRAQI INTERIOR MINISTRY:

• A drone targeted a hotel in Baghdad without causing casualties or material damage.
• The ministry said the drone struck the upper fence of the hotel after earlier reports indicated that Al-Rasheed Hotel in the Green Zone had been targeted, with flames and smoke seen rising from the site.

⚡🇮🇷 STATEMENT — KHATAM AL-ANBIYA CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS: A spokesperson addressed US President Donald Trump, saying “wars are not resolved by tweets,” and that outcomes are decided on the battlefield.

The spokesperson added that US forces avoid direct confrontation, arguing the… pic.twitter.com/ftne4QQHnm

— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) March 16, 2026

Drone Attack Targets Hotel in Baghdad without Casualties

IRAQI INTERIOR MINISTRY: A drone targeted a hotel in Baghdad without causing casualties or material damage.

The ministry said the drone struck the upper fence of the hotel after earlier reports indicated that Al-Rasheed Hotel in the Green Zone had been targeted, with flames and smoke seen rising from the site.

It added that no significant losses were recorded following the inspection.

The ministry condemned the attack, stating that targeting diplomatic missions operating in Iraq is unacceptable and undermines the rule of law.

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCES: Earlier reports indicated that two Katyusha rockets were fired toward the US embassy in Baghdad.

Iraqi Government Warns of Serious Consequences after Attacks

IRAQI GOVERNMENT: Attacks targeting the Majnoon oil field, Al-Rasheed Hotel, and the US embassy carry serious consequences.

Israeli Airstrikes Target Area near Labaya in Lebanon’s Bekaa

IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER ABBAS ARAGHCHI:

• My last contact with US envoy Steve Witkoff was before his government decided to end diplomacy by launching an illegal military attack on Iran.
• Any claim that I am communicating with Witkoff appears aimed only at misleading oil traders and public opinion.

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the vicinity of the town of Labaya in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon.

US Central Command Says 7,000 Targets Struck in Iran

US CENTRAL COMMAND (CENTCOM): US forces have struck more than 7,000 targets in Iran and carried out 6,500 combat sorties. CENTCOM also said several Iranian vessels were destroyed during the operations.

IRGC Announces New Targets in Wave 57

IRANIAN REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS:

• Wave 57 targeted command-and-control infrastructure and missile systems in the occupied territories.
• The latest wave also targeted Al Udeid Air Base using precision missiles and advanced drones.

Fire at Shah Gas Field Contained

ABU DHABI MEDIA OFFICE: The fire that broke out at the Shah gas field following a drone attack has been contained and no injuries were reported.

Hezbollah Announces Drone Attack on Military Base in Occupied Golan

HEZBOLLAH: The group said it carried out a drone attack targeting the Katsavia military base in the occupied Syrian Golan.

One Killed, 16 Injured in Israeli Strike in Lebanon

LEBANESE HEALTH MINISTRY: One person was killed and 16 others injured in an Israeli airstrike targeting the vicinity of the town of Maarakeh in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Artillery Shells Wadi al-Hujeir in Southern Lebanon

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Israeli artillery shelled Wadi al-Hujeir in southern Lebanon.

Coalition Forces Intercept Drone Attack in Erbil

AL JAZEERA CORRESPONDENT: Air defenses belonging to the international coalition intercepted a drone attack in Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

Drone Attack Targets Camp near Baghdad Airport

IRAQI SECURITY SOURCE – AL JAZEERA: A drone attack targeted the logistics support camp near Baghdad Airport.

Iran Denies Reports of Communication with Washington

TASNIM NEWS AGENCY – IRANIAN SOURCE:

The Axios report claiming communication between Iran and the United States in recent days is false.

There will be no agreement unless it guarantees Iran’s long-term national security interests and those of its regional partners.

Kuwait Says Hezbollah Cell Arrested

KUWAITI INTERIOR MINISTRY:

• Authorities arrested a group linked to Hezbollah accused of attempting to undermine security in the country.
• The group allegedly planned sabotage targeting national sovereignty and stability.
• Weapons, ammunition, and assassination equipment were seized from the suspects.

PALESTINE CHRONICLE: Iranian leaders urge Muslim governments to clarify positions as Larijani appeals for unity and Araghchi condemns civilian deaths.

‘What Kind of Islam Is This?’ — Larijani’s Full Message to a Silent Muslim World