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On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out a series of strikes on Iranian territory. Major cities and military infrastructure facilities came under attack, including military bases and command centres. In response, Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, as well as against several other countries in the region — including targets and airspace in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.
As of March 13, the situation in the region remains extremely tense. The sides continue exchanging statements, and new episodes of escalation are being reported. Information is being updated as new reports emerge.
01:08
Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had approved military action plans in the event of an attack by the United States or Israel, a spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said, TASS reports via SNN.
Major General Ali Mohammad Naeini, an IRGC official, stated that the US did not take into account that the martyred Imam had established a war doctrine envisioning the conflict having a regional dimension.
He added that operational plans had been reviewed and approved before the martyrdom of the revolutionary leader.
March 16, 00:22
The Israeli Air Force struck more than 200 sites in western and central Iran during the day, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Telegram.
“Over the past day, the IDF struck more than 200 targets belonging to the Iranian regime.
Among the targets were command centers in which regime operatives were active, defense systems, and weapon storage and production sites,” the Israeli army added.
21:10
Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium is currently buried under the debris of a nuclear facility following US strikes, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated.
In an interview with CBS, he stressed, however, that it could be recovered under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
“So, they are, there are under the rubbles. You know, the- our nuclear facilities were attacked, and everything is under the rubbles. Of course, you know there is the possibility to retrieve them, but under the supervision of the agency,” he said.
Araghchi added that Iran currently has no active nuclear program and no plans to extract the uranium from beneath the debris.
20:44
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 15 addressed a wave of rumors and conspiracy theories circulating widely on social media claiming that he is no longer alive and that his recent public appearances were generated using artificial intelligence, according Israeli media.
The speculation intensified after internet users shared a screenshot from a recording of the prime minister’s speech, alleging that his hand appeared deformed and that it showed six fingers—a common error associated with AI-generated video models.
Asked directly about the claims that “the internet says you are actually dead,” Netanyahu responded jokingly: “I love coffee with my people. They are behaving fantastically.”
He then raised his hand toward the camera and sarcastically asked, “Do you want to count the number of fingers?”, dismissing the main piece of “evidence” cited by supporters of the conspiracy theory.
19:51
Four US citizens currently held in Evin Prison in Tehran are safe, but the situation could change if Israel or the United States decides to strike the facility, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with CBS.
“If they- if the U.S. and Israel do not attack our prisons. I guess they are safe,” he said.
Evin Prison was targeted by an Israeli strike in June 2025, which damaged several sections of the penitentiary facility.
19:06
The Israeli military is preparing to continue its campaign against Iran for at least three more weeks, with “thousands of targets” still remaining, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Effie Defrin, who spoke to CNN.
“We have thousand of targets ahead,” Defrin said.
“We are ready, in coordination with our US allies, with plans through at least the Jewish holiday of Passover, about three weeks from now. And we have deeper plans for even three weeks beyond that," he noted.
Defrin added that the IDF is “not working according to a stopwatch, or a timetable, but rather to achieve our goals,” which are to “weaken the Iranian regime severely.”
18:29
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it used Sejjil ballistic missiles against Israel during the 54th phase of Operation True Promise-4.
According to the IRGC statement, the stage of the operation also involved Khorramshahr missiles with a two-ton warhead, as well as Kheibar Shekan, Ghadr, and Emad missiles.
The missiles were reportedly aimed at key Israeli military and defense-industry infrastructure, as well as air traffic control centers.
18:19
The confrontation between the United States and Iran is expected to conclude in the coming weeks, according to the US energy chief, who also suggested that the standoff could end even sooner.
Speaking to ABC News, Chris Wright said his forecast would “definitely” come true and did not rule out an earlier resolution. He expressed confidence that once hostilities cease, disrupted supply chains that were affected by the Iranian crisis will begin to recover.
Wright also said gasoline prices are likely to fall in the coming weeks, although he noted that this cannot be guaranteed.
The broadcaster cited data from GasBuddy showing that as of the morning of March 15, the average gasoline price in the United States had risen by 76 cents per gallon (3.78 liters).
17:55
The United States did not attack oil infrastructure on Iran’s Khark Island, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview with ABC News.
According to Wright, U.S. military strikes targeted only military facilities located on the island.
The U.S. had previously announced the complete destruction of all military targets on Khark Island in the Persian Gulf, describing the operation as one of the most powerful strikes in the region’s history. Iran, however, stated that these claims are inaccurate: the island’s air defense systems remain operational, and its oil infrastructure was not damaged.
13:56
A US military base, Victoria, in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad has come under attack, according to Sabereen News.
Journalists reported that the facility was targeted by local Shiite groups, with a major fire breaking out on the base’s territory.
On March 14, the Foreign Ministry of the United Arab Emirates stated that the country’s Consulate General in Iraqi Kurdistan had also been struck. According to the ministry, the building was attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), sustaining damage, while two security guards were injured.
The UAE described the attack on its consulate as a serious violation of the Vienna Convention, which guarantees the inviolability of diplomatic missions and the protection of their personnel. The ministry condemned the “unprovoked” strike and called on Iraqi authorities to investigate the incident.
On the same day, the US Embassy in Baghdad was also targeted. Al Hadath reported that local security forces completely sealed off the Green Zone in central Baghdad, where most government institutions and many foreign embassies are located.
13:09
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that, at present, there are no specific proposals aimed at ending the armed conflict with the United States and Israel.
He made the remarks in an interview with Al Araby Al Jadeed.
“At the moment, no concrete initiative has been proposed to end the war. However, we would welcome any regional initiative that leads to a just resolution of the conflict,” the foreign minister said.
12:52
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that the country continues to maintain diplomatic channels with Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and other neighbouring states.
“Diplomatic contacts with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and neighbouring countries are ongoing,” the foreign minister told Al Araby Al Jadeed.
Araghchi added that Tehran is ready to establish a joint commission with regional countries to investigate incidents related to attacks on various facilities.
10:07
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported a fourth wave of rocket launches from Iran toward Israel within 24 hours.
The Israeli military shared the information on its Telegram channel.
According to the IDF, the rockets reached central Israel. Search and rescue operations are underway, and civil defence forces are assisting residents at the sites where rockets landed.
During the third alert, rockets also targeted central Israel. According to the military, some rockets were intercepted, while others exploded “in open areas.”
No casualties have been reported.
09:40
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said it had carried out strikes on Israel and three United States air bases, as reported by Iran’s Tasnim News Agency.
According to the military, missiles struck industrial sectors of Tel Aviv. Among the US facilities targeted were the Harir Air Base in Iraqi Kurdistan, as well as Ali Al Salem Air Base and Camp Arifjan in Kuwait.
The strikes were carried out using missiles and drones.
17:47
Iran has called on residents and workers in areas around Jebel Ali, Khalifa, and Fujairah ports in the United Arab Emirates to leave immediately, warning that these zones could come under fire in the coming hours, Iran International reports.
According to the statement, the areas are considered legitimate targets because US military personnel are reportedly operating within civilian infrastructure. Authorities urged civilians, port workers, and anyone near the facilities to evacuate as quickly as possible to protect their lives.
17:33
US President Donald Trump knew that Iran might close the Strait of Hormuz after the start of military operations, but still ordered the attack, anticipating a swift victory for American forces, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources.
Trump discussed with advisors how the US could compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and deploy the Navy to escort vessels through the maritime corridor, according to the report.
Sources added that the president was presented with several possible scenarios, including the likely closure of the strait.
16:54
The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran on March 14, the country's Defence Ministry announced on social media platform X.
“Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 294 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1600 UAVs launched from Iran.
These attacks have resulted in 6 fatalities of Emirati, Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and 141 minor to moderate injuries among nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia and Sweden.
The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats, and will firmly confront any attempts to undermine State security in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability, and safeguards its national interests and capabilities,” the ministry said.
15:33
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have destroyed the Iranian Space Agency and an aerial defence system production factory, the Israeli military said in a statement on Telegram.
“The IDF continues to deepen its strikes on the systems and capabilities of the Iranian terror regime.
Yesterday evening (Friday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck dozens of Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites across Tehran.
As part of the strikes, the IDF dismantled the regime’s primary space research centre, which is part of the Iranian regime's forces.
The centre contained strategic laboratories used for research, including developing military satellites for a range of purposes, including surveillance, intelligence collection, and directing fire toward targets across the Middle East.
The IDF also struck several Iranian terror regime aerial defence systems production sites. As part of the strikes, the IDF struck a key factory used to produce Iranian terror regime air defence systems. The strike significantly degrades the Iranian terror regime's ability to rehabilitate its aerial defence array.
These strikes are part of the ongoing efforts focused on deepening the damage to the Iranian terror regime’s core assets,” the military added.
14:58
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had detected missile launches from Iran “a short while ago.”
In a message published on the IDF’s Telegram channel, the military stated that interception efforts are currently underway.
“In the past few minutes, the Home Front Command has sent a precautionary directive directly to mobile phones in the relevant areas.
The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives.
Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.
Leaving a protected space is permitted only after receiving explicit instructions. The public is requested to continue acting in accordance with the Home Front Command’s guidelines,” the statement said.
13:57
On March 13, the IDF carried out additional strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon, according to the Israel Defense Forces press service.
“Additional command centers established by the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Beirut were struck and destroyed by the IDF. This included Hezbollah command centers from which terrorists operated to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and its residents.
Since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion, IDF strikes in Lebanon have severely damaged the organization’s command and control capabilities, its financial situation, and the weapons in its possession.
Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has struck approximately 110 Hezbollah command centers.
The Hezbollah terrorist organization systematically embeds its infrastructure within the civilian population across Lebanon. This is another example of the organization’s cynical exploitation of Lebanese civilians for its terrorist activities,” the statement said.
13:42
After the destruction of its military bases in the region, the US military is reportedly using ports, docks, and shelters in cities of the United Arab Emirates, on Abu Musa Island, and parts of Khark Island to launch missiles.
This was reported by IRIB, citing a statement from a representative of the Central Command of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic, “Khatam al-Anbiya.”
According to the statement, Iran considers it legitimate to defend its national sovereignty and territory by striking US missile launch sites located in ports, docks, and shelters within certain UAE cities.
“We call on the Muslim population of the UAE and residents in these areas to evacuate ports, docks, and US shelters in the cities to avoid harm,” the statement added.
13:35
Former Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, Mohsen Rezaee, stated that “The end of the war is in our hands,” according to Clash Report.
“We will consider ending the war only when, first, we receive full compensation for all our damages from the United States, and second, we obtain a 100% guarantee for the future, which is not possible without the withdrawal of the U.S. from the Persian Gulf.
Therefore, the second condition is the U.S. withdrawal from the Persian Gulf,” Rezaei said.
13:05
Global Coalition forces intercepted two unidentified drones over Iraqi Kurdistan on Saturday amid rising security concerns in Iraq and the broader region, according to Shafaq News.
Coalition air defences destroyed one drone that was heading toward Erbil International Airport before it could reach the facility and shot down a second drone over Al-Sulaymaniyah.
No casualties were reported in either incident, although debris from the drones caused minor damage to nearby structures. Authorities are still investigating the origin of the drones and who was behind the attempted strikes.
Since the outbreak of the US–Israeli conflict with Iran on February 28, cities across the Kurdistan region have experienced a series of rocket and drone attacks. Targets have included the Harir military base, Erbil International Airport, and the headquarters of Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq. The US-based monitoring group Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) has documented more than 190 missile and drone attacks in the region during this period.
12:39
At least 112 people were killed in US-Israeli attacks on Iran’s Kurdistan province, according to Tasnim, citing a local official.
The head of the Kurdistan Province Emergency Department, whose name was not disclosed, also reported that at least 969 people were injured in the strikes.
Of the injured, 27 are currently in regular hospital wards and five are in intensive care units.
12:35
Powerful explosions shook Tabriz and Urmia on Saturday morning, according to eyewitness accounts sent to Iran International.
Between seven and eight explosions were heard in Tabriz, where homes shook several times early in the morning and several more blasts were heard across parts of the city around 8:30 am.
The strikes hit the Iranian Diesel Engine Manufacturing factory, a steel plant, and a ball bearing manufacturing company in Tabriz, witnesses said.
A witness in Urmia also said a loud blast was heard around 8:30 am and was followed by shaking similar to an earthquake.
12:30
IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated that Hezbollah is extensively using ambulances for military purposes as part of its terrorist activities, Caliber.Az reports, citing his X account.
#عاجل ‼️انذار خطير: في إطار أنشطته الارهابية يقوم حزب الله باستخدام سيارات الإسعاف استخدامًا عسكريًا واسعًا.
— افيخاي ادرعي (@AvichayAdraee) March 14, 2026
🔸نحذّر انه يجب التوقف فورًا عن الاستخدام العسكري للمرافق الطبية وسيارات الإسعاف ونؤكد أنه في حال عدم التوقف عن هذا النهج فإن إسرائيل ستعمل وفقًا للقانون الدولي ضد أي… pic.twitter.com/FAI9xbHtI1
“We warn that the use of medical facilities and ambulances for military purposes must stop immediately, and we emphasise that if this practice continues, Israel will act in accordance with international law against any military activity carried out by Hezbollah using these facilities and ambulances,” the statement said.
12:22
Iran carried out attacks on Dubai and Kuwait using drones and missiles, according to Sabereen News.
12:16
Kish Island Airport in Iran was hit by US-Israeli airstrikes.
Footage of the damage was published by the Israeli media outlet Intelli News.
12:09
Intelli News has published footage of an attack on a naval base in Sirjan, located in the southwest of Kerman province, Iran.
11:51
Iran’s Law Enforcement Force (FARAJA) conducted an operation in which 54 individuals were arrested on suspicion of crimes against the government and espionage, according to Tasnim.
During searches, authorities reportedly seized 3 firearms, 76 bladed weapons, 1 hand grenade, and a significant amount of ammunition from those detained.
11:49
A drone strike left six people dead in the town of Eyvan-e Gharb in Iran’s western province of Ilam early on Saturday, a provincial official said, Iran International reports.
Ali Akbar Beigi, the security deputy to the governor of Ilam, said the US-Israeli airstrike targeted a home in the area and those killed were members of a family.
11:35
In Iran’s Hormozgan province, near the city of Bandar Abbas, Iranian air defence units shot down a US MQ-9 drone, according to Fars.
10:41
This morning, the IDF also carried out an attack in Burj Hammoud, Beirut, an Armenian neighbourhood near the coastal area.
The strike targeted an apartment in a building that was also hit yesterday, according to Intelli News.
10:30
A checkpoint manned by Iranian security forces moved into a tunnel on Tehran's highway, over fears of Israeli and US drones, Caliber.Az reports, citing Iran International.
A checkpoint manned by Iranian security forces moved into a tunnel on Tehran's highway, over fears of Israeli and US drones. pic.twitter.com/RKJ9Doms0P
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 13, 2026
10:27
A video obtained by Iran International shows a plume of smoke rising from the Iranian Space Research Center in western Tehran after explosions were reported in the area.
A video obtained by Iran International shows a plume of smoke rising from the Iranian Space Research Center in western Tehran after explosions were reported in the area. pic.twitter.com/3xIgJx0Z4U
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 13, 2026
10:20
On March 13, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) detected Hezbollah militants transporting missiles to a weapons depot in the Al-Majadel area of southern Lebanon, according to the IDF press service.
“In a matter of minutes, the Israeli Air Force struck the warehouse and eliminated the terrorists.
The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization following its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian regime. The IDF will not tolerate any harm to the citizens of the State of Israel,” the statement said.
10:13
Iranian drones have once again struck the oil terminal in Fujairah, UAE, according to Sabreen News.
10:04
“The IDF recently struck terrorist infrastructure in the area of Sidon in southern Lebanon,” Intelli News has reported.
09:52
On Saturday morning, Iranian state media reported new strikes on US bases in Kuwait and Qatar, while interceptions continued in other parts of the region.
According to Caliber.Az, citing authorities in the Gulf countries, the latest developments are as follows:
UAE: Dubai authorities said that debris from a “successful interception” fell on a building in the city centre. “No fire occurred and no injuries were reported,” Dubai’s press service said at around 7 a.m. local time.
Authorities confirmed that the incident caused by debris from a successful interception, which struck the façade of a building in central Dubai, has been fully contained. No fire occurred and no injuries were reported.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 14, 2026
Kuwait: Early Saturday morning, the Iranian state news agency Tasnim News Agency reported on Telegram that explosions had occurred at “American occupation bases” in Kuwait. The cause and exact location of the blasts remain unknown.
Qatar: Iranian broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB News) reported several explosions at Al Udeid Air Base in a Telegram post published Saturday morning. About 30 minutes later, Qatar’s Ministry of Defence stated that it had intercepted a missile launched toward the country.
تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر.
— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 14, 2026
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. pic.twitter.com/rO1UtaK5cS
Saudi Arabia: The Ministry of Defence reported a series of aerial attacks, saying that 12 drones and one ballistic missile launched toward the Al-Kharj region were intercepted.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير صاروخ باليستي أُطلق باتجاه محافظة الخرج. pic.twitter.com/GN1tBfhpz0
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 13, 2026
Bahrain: According to the Ministry of Interior, sirens sounded across the kingdom shortly after 1 a.m. local time, and residents were urged to seek shelter in the nearest safe location.
تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر.
— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 14, 2026
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. pic.twitter.com/rO1UtaK5cS
Oman: Late on Friday evening, the United States Department of State ordered non-emergency US government personnel and their family members to leave Oman due to security concerns.
09:49
Two US Air Force B-1 bombers take off from RAF Fairford in England, AFP reports.
Two US Air Force B-1 bombers take off from RAF Fairford in England.
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 14, 2026
Fairford is one of two bases that the UK has given the US permission to use for "specific defensive operations into Iran", British Defence Minister John Healey has said pic.twitter.com/EB2cRnWYHV
Fairford is one of two bases that the UK has given the US permission to use for "specific defensive operations into Iran", British Defence Minister John Healey has said.
09:44
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press service has issued a message in Persian urging residents of Tabriz to leave an area in the western part of the city.
According to Caliber.Az, the statement was posted on the IDF’s X page.
‼️ هشدار فوری به کلیه افراد مستقر در ناحیه صنعتی در غرب تبریز بر اساس ناحيه مشخص شده قرمز رنگ بر روی نقشه ضميمه:
— ارتش دفاعی اسرائیل | IDF Farsi (@IDFFarsi) March 14, 2026
⭕ ارتش اسرائیل همچنان که در روزهای اخیر در منطقه تهران برای حمله به زیرساخت های نظامی رژیم ایران اقدام کرده است، طی ساعات آینده در این ناحیه فعالیت خواهد نمود.
⭕… pic.twitter.com/5Mh93W3dhM
“Urgent warning for all individuals located in the industrial zone west of Tabriz, as marked in red on the attached map:
The Israeli army will operate in this area in the coming hours.
Dear citizens of Iran, for your safety and well-being, we ask that you immediately leave the area indicated on the map.
Your presence in this area puts your life at risk,” the statement said.
09:34
A representative of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that Iran is ready to take retaliatory action against US-linked assets in the region if Washington strikes Iranian oil and energy infrastructure, Fars reports.
“If Iran’s oil, economic, and energy infrastructure is attacked, as we have previously warned, all oil, economic, and energy infrastructure belonging to companies in the region that have American shareholders or cooperate with the United States will be immediately destroyed,” the official stated.
09:29
Al-Bukhaiti, a representative of the Political Bureau of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, said the group’s actions are fully coordinated with the “Axis of Resistance,” including Iran, and that they are closely monitoring developments.
In an interview with the Lebanese TV channel Al Mayadeen, he said that the Houthis’ involvement in the Middle East conflict is “only a matter of time.”
09:19
Five US refuelling aircraft were damaged in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, which is also used by the US Air Force, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources.
The aircraft were damaged but not destroyed and are undergoing repairs. No casualties were reported, sources said.
This brings the total number of US tankers damaged or destroyed to at least seven, The Wall Street Journal notes.
09:13
An Iranian missile struck a helicopter landing pad on the grounds of the Embassy of the United States in Baghdad, according to the Associated Press.
The report cited two Iraqi security officials who said the projectile landed within the embassy compound. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity.
According to the officials, the impact occurred outside the Green Zone — the heavily fortified district in central Baghdad that houses Iraqi government institutions and numerous foreign diplomatic missions.
Video obtained by the Associated Press shows smoke rising from inside the embassy complex following the strike.
09:02
The US embassy’s missile defence system in Baghdad was disabled in an attack, according to Iraqi sources, as reported by Fars news agency.
Local sources report that the radar at the American embassy in the Iraqi capital was struck by a kamikaze drone.
08:55
An oil tanker was attacked near the port of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, according to Arab sources, cited by Fars news agency.
08:54
US President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that one of the largest airstrikes in the history of the Middle East had been carried out against Iranian targets on Kharg Island.
“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision,” the US president said.
Kharg Island hosts an oil terminal through which Iran exports about 90% of its crude oil.
01:30
Lieutenant General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who was killed in a strike by the United States and Israel, has been buried in his native village of Deh-e Sadd in Iran’s central Markazi province, according to the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB.
00:19
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out strikes on 10 locations believed to be residences of Israeli leadership figures, according to Iranian media.
“The targets were 10 residences of [Israeli] leaders on the territory of Israel,” the corps said in a statement.
The IRGC specified that seven of the targeted sites were located in Tel Aviv, two in Rishon LeZion, and one in Shoham.
March 14, 00:14
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the 46th wave of Operation “True Promise-4” against Israel and the US, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported, citing a statement from the IRGC’s press service.
“The 46th phase of Operation ‘True Promise-4’ was carried out against targets in the occupied territories using super-heavy Khorramshahr, Kheibar Shekan, Emad and Ghadr missiles,” the statement read.
22:53
The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information about Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as well as other senior officials of the Islamic Republic.
According to the State Department, the reward is offered under the Rewards for Justice programme for information about key leaders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated structures.
The list of individuals for whom the reward is being offered includes Iran’s National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, Deputy Chief of Staff to the Supreme Leader for Security Affairs Ali Asghar Hejazi, military adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, and Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib.
22:27
At least 9,669 civilian facilities, including 7,943 residential buildings, were damaged in Iran during the military operation carried out by the United States and Israel, Iranian Vice President Zahra Behrouz Azar said.
She added that medical workers and rescuers were among those killed and injured, TASS reports.
“9,669 civilian sites were affected in the recent attacks, including 7,943 residential buildings and 1,617 commercial properties. Thirty-two medical centres, 65 schools, and 13 Red Crescent facilities were damaged, while 11 medical workers were killed and dozens of rescuers were injured,” she said.
21:49
Iran’s air defence systems have intercepted 109 enemy drones since February 28, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports on Telegram, citing a statement from the army’s press service.
“Over the past 48 hours, five enemy drones were destroyed, bringing the total number of drones shot down since the beginning of the enemy aggression by the army’s air defence systems and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to 109,” the statement read.
20:24
Iran carried out an unprecedented attack on Israeli territory using super-heavy ballistic missiles, the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports, citing Majid Moosavi, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force.
30 super-heavy ballistic missiles, weighing between 1 and 2 tons, were launched at designated targets in the occupied territories, according to the report.
“The 30 super-heavy ballistic missiles targeted specific locations in the occupied territories. This operation disrupted and destroyed key Israeli air surveillance systems. It was the most powerful combat strike to date. Now another portion of the sky is under our control,” Moosavi said.
20:17
Since the start of the operation, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted more than 7,000 strikes across Iran, the IDF announced on its official Telegram channel.
“The IDF is operating across Iran and has carried out approximately 7,600 strikes,” the statement said.
This total includes over 2,000 strikes on headquarters and government facilities, and around 4,700 strikes on targets linked to Iran’s missile program.
20:12
More than 200 children and over 220 women have died in Iran as a result of US and Israeli strikes on the country, the Islamic Republic’s Ministry of Health told ISNA news agency.
According to the agency, at least 202 minors, including 12 children under five, and 223 women were killed. In addition, 2,729 women and 1,190 children were injured, including 41 children under the age of two.
ISNA reported that 152 medical centres and 32 ambulances were damaged during the attacks.
Six hospitals were fully evacuated of patients and staff, and 16 healthcare workers lost their lives while performing their duties.
19:41
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved a request from US Central Command to deploy an amphibious ready group and attached Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing three US officials.
The unit typically consists of several warships and about 5,000 Marines as Iran steps up attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japan-based USS Tripoli and its attached Marines are now headed for the Middle East.
Marines are already in the Middle East supporting the Iran operation, according to the officials.
The deployment comes as Iran’s strikes on the Strait have halted traffic through the vital waterway, disrupting global trade, pushing up fuel prices, and presenting a significant military and political challenge for President Trump. A Pentagon spokesperson declined to comment.
19:36
Iran conducted the 45th phase of its “True Promise-4” operation against US and Israeli targets, in coordination with the Lebanese group Hezbollah, the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The statement said the operation involved a large number of high-precision solid-fuel Kheibar Shekan missiles and included cooperation from the IRGC Navy, army drone units, IRGC forces, and Hezbollah.
19:24
Since the beginning of March, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have carried out 1,100 strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, eliminating 380 militants from the group, the IDF press service announced on Telegram.
“The IDF has carried out more than 1,100 strikes in the area, including approximately 190 Radwan Force targets, over 200 missile and launcher targets, around 35 command-and-control sites, and roughly 80 multi-story buildings used by the organisation for terror purposes,” the statement said.
“Additionally, more than 380 Hezbollah terrorists have been struck and eliminated,” the press service added.
18:00
Two people were killed and 10 others injured in bombing raids on Tehran’s Haft Chenar neighbourhood on March 13, Al Jazeera reports, citing Mehr news agency.
The attacks damaged 100 residential units, with 30 of them completely destroyed, according to the agency.
17:53
The imam from the southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa has died from injuries sustained in an Israeli strike, Al Jazeera reports via the National News Agency.
The agency reported that Sheikh Hassan Ghandour succumbed to injuries after a strike on his home on March 12.
17:23
The United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted seven ballistic missiles and 27 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched from Iran on March 13, the UAE Ministry of Defence said in a statement on X.
UAE air defences engage 7 ballistic missiles, 27 UAVs
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 13, 2026
The UAE air defence systems on 13th March engaged 7 ballistic missiles and 27 UAVs launched from Iran.
Since the onsets of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise… pic.twitter.com/d88YqOp45w
Since the start of the attacks, UAE air defence systems have engaged a total of 285 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,567 UAVs, the statement said.
16:59
“The time has come to exert influence and help overthrow the regime.”
According to Intelli News, Mossad delivered this message to Iranians in Persian.
15:54
The IDF reported that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory some time ago, the Israel Defense Forces press service has reported.
15:48
Israel and the United States carried out strikes on an IRGC base in Dezful, southwestern Iran, according to Yediot News.
15:34
The Iranian missile intercepted by NATO forces on March 13 was heading toward Türkiye, according to Allison Hart, head of the alliance’s press service.
On Friday morning, NATO again successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading to Türkiye. NATO remains vigilant and stands firm in its defence of all Allies
— NATO Spokesperson (@NATOpress) March 13, 2026
“On Friday morning, NATO again successfully intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile heading to Türkiye. NATO remains vigilant and stands firm in its defence of all Allies,” she wrote on X.
15:15
At least eight people were killed and nine others injured in an Israeli strike on Friday in a village in southern Lebanon near the port city of Sidon, according to the Ministry of Public Health of Lebanon.
France 24 reported that the strike targeted a building in the village of Miyeh w Miyeh.
A photographer from Agence France-Presse who was at the scene said paramedics were seen evacuating people from the damaged building.
The structure is part of a residential complex where the majority of residents are Palestinians.
14:36
Shrapnel from an air attack has killed a person at a rally in Tehran, Al Jazeera reports, citing Iran’s state-owned Press TV.
The report comes shortly after explosions were heard near major streets where demonstrators are rallying for al-Quds Day in the capital.
14:21
Mohammad Mokhber, an aide to the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, narrowly avoided danger during a rally in Tehran marking Quds Day, according to video footage published by state media.
The corresponding video was shared by Iran International.
Mohammad Mokhber, an aide to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, was seen near the site of a strike during a government-organized Quds Day rally in Tehran, according to videos shared by state media. pic.twitter.com/1eftwvMVZ6
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 13, 2026
Mokhber is one of Khamenei’s close associates and previously served as First Vice President of Iran. He also temporarily acted as president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi.
14:09
A residential building was destroyed in the Beirut suburb of Nabaa as a result of an Israeli strike.
According to France 24, a correspondent for the channel is at the scene and has published footage from the site. Residents of the building were reported to be in shock after the attack.
It is also noted that the Lebanese army took the building’s caretaker in for questioning.
14:02
The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran carried out a drone attack on the headquarters of the Israel Defense Forces in Be’er Sheva, Tasnim reports, citing Statement No. 25 of the Iranian Army.
According to the statement, the operations have been underway since early morning and are dedicated to the memory of Lieutenant General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi.
Iranian sources note that strategic facilities of Israel’s ground and air forces are located in Be’er Sheva. The statement claims that large-scale attacks will continue in the coming hours and will target other key locations at Israeli bases.
It also states that, according to the Iranian side, Israel is restricting information about the consequences of the strikes through strict censorship.
14:00
“A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defence assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean, ”the Turkish Ministry of Defence said on the social media platform X.
Etkisiz hâle getirilen balistik mühimmat ile ilgili açıklama.
— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) March 13, 2026
Statement on the neutralized ballistic munition.#MillîSavunmaBakanlığı pic.twitter.com/j6WdF7xqxq
“All necessary measures are being taken decisively and without hesitation against any threat directed at our country’s territory and airspace. Consultations are being conducted with the relevant country to clarify all aspects of the incident.
All developments in the region are being closely monitored and assessed with national security as the foremost priority,” the statement said.
13:39
Four people have died following the crash of a US KC-135 aircraft over Iraq, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on X.
Four Confirmed Deceased in Loss of U.S. KC-135 Over Iraq
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 13, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. – At approximately 2 pm ET on March 12, a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq. Four of six crew members on board the aircraft have been confirmed deceased as rescue efforts continue.
The…
13:27
An airstrike struck the Javadieh neighbourhood near Tehran, leaving several people injured, Iran’s Nournews reports.
Video footage from the outlet shows rescuers amid debris at the scene.
13:04
The 146th Division is operating in the western sector of southern Lebanon as part of a forward defence mission aimed at dismantling terrorist infrastructure and eliminating Hezbollah operatives, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) press service said.
“As part of the activity, approximately 400 targets were struck, including missile launchers, surveillance equipment, a weapons storage facility, and structures used by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation. Additionally, several Hezbollah terrorists were eliminated, including the commander of the anti-tank missile array in the area,” the statement read.
12:57
Israeli media resource Intelli News, which focuses on security news in Israel and the Middle East, has released videos and photos of joint US-Israel attacks in Tehran.
12:39
Israel’s military issued urgent evacuation warnings for areas around Villa Street and Monirieh district in Tehran, as well as the Lia industrial zone in the city of Qazvin, Iran International has reported.
The Israeli military said civilians remaining in those areas could be at risk.
12:24
Israel issued a strike warning on March 13 for an area near Tehran University that was hosting the annual Quds Day demonstrations, the Associated Press reports.
The warning showed a strike being possible along Enghelab Street near the university. The area is filled with demonstrators at the moment.
Tehran University is the site of Friday prayers in the city, where demonstrators will gather later at noon.
The warning in Farsi said the Israeli military “will conduct operations in this area in the coming hours.”
“We kindly urge you to immediately evacuate the designated area indicated on the map,” the message said. “Your presence in these areas puts your life at risk.”
11:47
On March 12, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, carried out simultaneous strikes on the infrastructure of the “Iranian terror regime” in Tehran, Shiraz, and Ahvaz, the Israel Defense Forces press service has reported.
“During the wave of strikes in Shiraz in southern Iran, the Israeli Air Force struck an underground facility used by the Iranian terror regime for producing and storing ballistic missiles, which were set to be launched toward the State of Israel.
In Tehran, the IDF struck a central base for the Iranian terror regime’s aerial defense array and additional compounds. Alongside this, the IDF struck several sites where weapons, aerial defense systems, and ballistic missile components were being produced.
Simultaneously, in Ahvaz in western Iran, the IDF struck command centers of various regime bodies, including the IRGC's Ground Corps, and a central command center of the Internal Security Forces, responsible for coordination between the unit's forces and the IRGC.
Within the command centers, dozens of regime operatives were identified operating to advance and carry out terror attacks against the State of Israel and the entire region.
These completed strikes are part of the ongoing phase, which is focused on increasing damage to the core systems and foundations of the Iranian terror regime,” the statement reads.
11:31
Satellite images have revealed a large impact crater at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates.
According to Yeni Şafak, the incident was caused by an Iranian Khoramshahr-series ballistic missile equipped with a high-yield warhead.
11:08
The IDF has launched a large-scale wave of strikes targeting the infrastructure of the “Iranian terror regime” across Tehran, according to the Israel Defense Forces press service.
10:50
Bahrain’s air defence systems intercepted two Iranian missiles and four drones today, according to BNA, citing the General Command of the Bahrain Defence Forces.
According to the authorities, since the start of hostilities, a total of 114 missiles and 190 drones aimed at the kingdom have been intercepted and destroyed.
10:35
Two people have been killed in Oman after the downing of a drone in Sohar province, Al Jazeera reports, citing Oman’s state news agency.
Citing a security source, the report said the drone came down in the al-Awahi industrial area, causing injuries in addition to the two deaths of expat workers.
Another drone was also downed in Sohar province, the agency reported.
10:25
Iran has possibly moved its remaining uranium stockpiles under the “impenetrable” Pickaxe Mountain, according to Fox News, citing US intelligence.
Bunker-busting missiles may prove ineffective. According to the report, dealing with this would require special forces to be deployed on the ground, the statement notes.
10:23
Recently, smoke was seen rising over Guri Square in Ahvaz, southwestern Iran, above a base of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as captured in video footage published by Iran International.
10:16
On March 12, a US military transport aircraft evacuated 19 wounded service members from Saudi Arabia to a base in Germany.
According to Caliber.Az, citing CBS News, two of them were injured by a drone explosion near their vehicle.
Breaking via @CBSNews: There was another U.S. military medical evacuation flight today. It flew from Saudi Arabia to a U.S. base in Germany with about 19 injured service members on board. Among them were two military members injured when a drone exploded next to their vehicle,…
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) March 12, 2026
10:13
On March 13, sirens sounded at the Incirlik Air Base in Türkiye, according to Anadolu.
No official comments have been made regarding the incident, which occurred just four days after a NATO air defence system shot down a ballistic missile launched by Iran over Turkish airspace — the second such interception in five days.
10:01
A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat, the Israel Defense Forces press service has reported.
09:54
US forces attacked an Iranian vessel that approached too close to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, according to CBS, citing two sources.
The ship was reportedly fired upon with a naval gun and hit by two missiles launched from an attack helicopter. The specific US warship that opened fire was not disclosed, and the fate of the vessel and its crew remains unknown. The incident occurred earlier this week.
CBS noted that the USS Abraham Lincoln is accompanied by two destroyers — USS Spruance and USS Michael Murphy. US Central Command (CENTCOM) declined to comment on the report.
The USS Abraham Lincoln is operating in the area as part of the US-Israeli military operation against Iran. Another US aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is positioned in the Red Sea.
09:45
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the 44th wave of Operation "True Promise-4,” Tasnim, citing statement No. 36 from the IRGC press office.
According to the IRGC, the operation took place the previous day and was dedicated to the memory of several figures of the “Axis of Resistance,” including Qasem Soleimani, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, Hassan Nasrallah, Hashem Safi al-Din, Ismail Haniyeh, and Yahya Sinwar.
The statement notes that Khoramshahr, Kheibar-Shekan, Fattah, Imad, and Qadr missiles, as well as strike drones, were used during the operation. The IRGC claims the strikes targeted northern Israel — including Kiryat Shmona, Hadera, and Haifa — as well as US Fifth Fleet assets and other American military bases in the region.
09:12
Over the past 24 hours, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets, guided by IDF intelligence, carried out 20 strikes in western and central Iran, the Israel Defense Forces has reported.
“As part of the strikes, over 200 Iranian terror regime targets, including ballistic missile launchers, defense systems, and weapon production sites, were targeted.
Since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, the Israeli Air Force has completed hundreds of waves of strikes targeting Iranian terror regime infrastructure in order to reduce missile fire toward Israeli territory,” the statement said.
09:10
An Iranian drone attacked the Dubai International Financial Centre, according to NourNews.
Dubai authorities, in turn, stated that a minor incident occurred in the city centre after air defence systems successfully intercepted the target.
Authorities confirm that debris from a successful interception caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai. No injuries have been reported.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 13, 2026
According to officials, fragments of the intercepted object damaged the façade of one of the buildings. No injuries were reported.
09:03
Dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabian airspace.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 3 مسيّرات في المنطقتين الشرقية والوسطى. pic.twitter.com/VDmRnpADse
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 13, 2026
According to the Saudi Ministry of Defence, a total of 47 drones were intercepted and shot down after entering the kingdom’s airspace, Caliber.Az reports.
In addition, two more UAVs were downed in Al-Kharj Province.
08:55
Fifty-eight people were injured during Iran’s missile strike on northern Israel, according to the emergency medical service Magen David Adom (MDA).
As reported by The Jerusalem Post, one person was taken to the hospital with a moderate shrapnel wound, while another 57 people sustained light injuries caused by shattered glass. Paramedics evacuated all of them to nearby medical facilities.
“When we arrived at the scene, we saw damage to several homes and shattered glass," MDA EMT Eran Abo said. "We saw a 34-year-old woman suffering from a back injury caused by shrapnel, and her condition is defined as moderate, as well as a 17-year-old girl who was mildly injured by broken glass."
According to Ynet, the missile struck a residential neighbourhood in the town of Zarzir in northern Israel. One of the houses was completely destroyed.
08:35
During Operation Epic Fury, the US Armed Forces lost a KC-135 aerial refuelling aircraft.
The loss of the aircraft was reported by US Central Command (CENTCOM).
U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026
According to the command, two aircraft were involved in the incident. One crashed in western Iraq, while the other landed safely. The incident was not related to hostile action or friendly fire.
08:30
In Erbil, a joint base of the Iraqi Kurdistan Peshmerga forces and the French military was attacked by a drone. One French soldier was killed in the attack, while several others were wounded, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced.
L’adjudant-chef Arnaud Frion du 7ème bataillon de chasseurs alpins de Varces est mort pour la France lors d’une attaque dans la région d’Erbil en Irak.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) March 13, 2026
À sa famille, à ses frères d’armes, je veux dire toute l’affection et la solidarité de la Nation.
Plusieurs de nos militaires…
“Senior Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Battalion of Alpine Chasseurs in Varces died for France during an attack in the Erbil area in Iraq,” Macron wrote, confirming France’s first casualty in the Middle Eastern conflict.
He stressed that the attack on French forces participating in operations against ISIS since 2015 is unacceptable.
Macron also emphasised that French servicemen are in Iraq solely to combat terrorism. He added that the conflict with Iran cannot serve as a justification for such attacks.
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