U.S. and Israel vs Iran: LIVE

On February 28, Israel and the United States carried out a series of strikes on Iranian territory. Major cities and military infrastructure were targeted, including military bases and command centres. In response, Iran launched missile strikes on Israeli territory, as well as on several other countries in the region — including targets and airspace in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.

As of March 19, the situation in the region remains extremely tense. The sides continue to exchange statements, and new episodes of escalation are being recorded. Information is being updated as new reports emerge.

10:16

On March 19, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement containing a direct threat, urging people to stay away from energy facilities and promising to “wreak hell” with its attacks.

According to Caliber.Az, the message was posted on the IRGC’s page on X.

پیرامون #جهنم بسیار شنیده اید، ما برای شما به تصویرش می کشیم.
از تاسیسات انرژی #فاصله بگیرید…

— کانال سپاه پاسداران | پشتیبانی (@Sepah___Fa) March 19, 2026

09:55

Early in the morning, Kuwait’s National Guard shot down one drone and four unmanned aerial vehicles in areas under the responsibility of the “Duty Force” unit, the Kuwaiti agency stated in a post on X.

الحرس الوطني: إسقاط مسيرة و 4 طائرات "درون" في مواقع المسؤولية التي تتولى ( قوة الواجب ) تأمينها

أعلن المتحدث الرسمي باسم الحرس الوطني العميد د.جدعان فاضل جدعان ان ( قوة الواجب ) تمكنت فجر اليوم من إسقاط مسيرة و 4 طائرات "درون" في مواقع المسؤولية التي تتولى تأمينها.
وقال المتحدث… pic.twitter.com/Fp8FV1jdvi

— الحرس الوطني الكويتي (@kng_kw) March 19, 2026

Brigadier General Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan noted that the actions were carried out as part of ongoing measures to protect critical infrastructure and counter potential threats. He stressed that the National Guard, together with the army, police, and fire services, remains on full alert to respond to any incidents, ensuring the country’s sovereignty, security, and stability.

At the same time, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence announced the interception and destruction of nine drones in the Riyadh and Eastern regions. Major General Turki al-Maliki stated that four drones were destroyed in the Eastern region, while a total of five UAVs were neutralised across both regions.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 5 مسيّرات في منطقتي الرياض والشرقية. pic.twitter.com/WLBdNRauJ1

— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 19, 2026

09:21

Militants of the “Islamic Resistance of Iraq” carried out an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan the previous day.

Footage of the attack was published by Tasnim, citing the organisation’s press service.

08:36

A civilian vessel was attacked off the coast of Qatar,  the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported.

“UKMTO has received a report of an incident 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, Qatar. It has been reported to UKMTO that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile. All crew are reported safe and well. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO while authorities continue to investigate,” the statement said.

UKMTO WARNING 025-26

Click here to read the full Warning⤵️https://t.co/DkFBhbw6sr#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/2QPThr1pNc

— UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) March 19, 2026

08:27

“Operation Epic Fury stands as a reminder of what the United States military uniquely delivers: the ability to project power on a global scale with speed, surprise, precision, and overwhelming force when and where our nation requires it,” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated in a post on X.

Operation Epic Fury stands as a reminder of what the United States military uniquely delivers: the ability to project power on a global scale with speed, surprise, precision, and overwhelming force when and where our nation requires it. pic.twitter.com/RRqjK6trhs

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 18, 2026