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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, including military bases and command centres, came under fire. In response, Iran launched missile strikes against Israeli territory, as well as against several other countries in the region — including facilities and airspace in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria. Iranian state media reported that the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ali Khamenei, was killed as a result of the strikes. According to official statements from Tehran, the attack occurred while he was at his working residence.
As of March 12, the situation in the region remains extremely tense. The sides continue exchanging statements, while new episodes of escalation are being recorded. The information is being updated as new reports emerge.
20:23
The US military operation in Iran is not expected to conclude in the coming weeks, Israeli officials told Axios.
“Trump is not planning to end the war in the next two to three weeks,” the sources noted.
However, they did not rule out the possibility that the US President could make a sudden decision if he believes America has achieved its objectives.
Other sources in Israel observed that the American leader has recently acted inconsistently and evasively on issues related to the Middle East.
20:07
The Iranian military has declared that the destruction of Israel is already “close,” according to Iranian media.
“Undoubtedly, the destruction of Israel and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, where all religions and sects are represented on Palestinian territory, is near,” the statement said on the occasion of International Jerusalem Day.
17:55
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said he has lost his father and wife, Sky News reports.
“This is something that I share with the people who have lost their ones because I lost my father, I lost my wife. My sister lost her child as well as the husband who has been martyred.
But what it makes it easier for us to endure all these plights is to trust the grace of God and to know that patience is going to resolve it.
I assure everyone that we will not ignoring the fact that we are going to revenge our martyrs.
It is not only about the fact that they martyred our supreme leader. And it is not only about him, it is about every single countryman that has been killed during the recent war,” Khamenei stated.
17:49
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani warned that Tehran would retaliate against Middle Eastern power networks if the US targets Iran’s energy infrastructure.
He commented on President Donald Trump’s claim that the US could destroy Iran’s power grid in "one hour."
“If they do that, the whole region will go dark in less than half an hour,” Larijani wrote on his Telegram channel, adding that “darkness provides ample opportunity to hunt down US servicemen running for safety.”
17:41
Authorities in New Zealand are exploring potential restrictions to conserve fuel, including car-free days, according to New Zealand news portal Stuff.
The measures under review reference legislation from the early 1980s, when Prime Minister Robert Muldoon’s government could limit gasoline sales, issue fuel rationing, and enforce mandatory “car-free days.”
Discussions took place during a ministerial meeting on economic security and supply chains, prompted by soaring fuel prices and disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis emphasised that such restrictions are a contingency plan. “Those steps would only be necessary if we were seeing genuine disruption to our ability to get fuel beyond the 50 days of storage that we currently have,” she said.
Fuel prices have already risen sharply: 91-octane gasoline has surpassed $3 per liter, reaching up to $3.24 in some regions. Aviation fuel costs are also increasing, affecting air travel, with Air New Zealand warning of potential flight cancellations and higher ticket prices. Government estimates indicate the country’s current fuel reserves are sufficient for approximately 50 days.
17:28
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, delivered his first public address since the escalation, according to the Clash Report.
“We will not forgo avenging the blood of the martyrs. The Strait of Hormuz should still remain closed,” Khamenei said.
Supreme Leader stated that Iran will not abandon revenge for the blood of martyrs, particularly those of Minab. He demanded the immediate closure of all American bases in the region, warning that these bases would be targeted.
Khamenei emphasised that the nation’s unity — which becomes most visible in times of hardship — must not be disrupted, and added that this unity should be maintained by setting aside points of dispute.
17:05
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 IDF said in a statement.
17:03
17:01
Workers on a Chinese cargo ship captured the moment a suspected Iranian Shahed-136 drone struck Oman’s largest oil storage facility at the Port of Salalah on March 10, Omani authorities said, causing a significant fire.
No casualties were reported, according to Iran International.
Workers on a Chinese cargo ship captured the moment a suspected Iranian Shahed-136 drone struck Oman’s largest oil storage facility at the Port of Salalah on Tuesday, Omani authorities said, causing a significant fire. No casualties were reported. pic.twitter.com/PJPndz472S
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 12, 2026
16:27
Hezbollah press service has shared a video showing Hezbollah militants firing high-precision missiles at the Gilot base on the outskirts of Tel Aviv, where Israel's 8200 military intelligence unit is located.
🇮🇱🇱🇧🇮🇷 На видео зафиксирован обстрел боевиками движения «Хезболла» ракетами высокой точности базы «Глилот» на окраине Тель-Авива, где размещается подразделение 8200 военной разведки Израиля, сообщает пресс-служба «Хезболлы». pic.twitter.com/XwhhC5jZbH
— Caliber (@Caliberaz) March 12, 2026
15:47
Two blasts shook Erbil in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region as air defence systems intercepted drones over the city.
Officials said the air defences successfully intercepted two drones above the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan, which hosts multiple US military and diplomatic facilities, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.
15:29
A US Air Force KC-135 tanker conducts mid-air refuelling of a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet carrier strike group en route to Iran, footage shared by OSINTtechnical.
Footage from a USAF KC-135 aerial refueling tanker, gassing up a US Navy strike package of F/A-18 Super Hornets heading to Iran. pic.twitter.com/F7PeEgNYjw
— OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) March 12, 2026
15:22
Qatar’s armed forces intercepted another missile aimed at the Gulf state, the country’s Ministry of Defence announced on X.
تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر.
— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) March 12, 2026
The Ministry of Defense of State of Qatar announces that armed forces intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar. pic.twitter.com/RsHsoMzySd
Earlier, the ministry reported that the state had come under attack involving nine ballistic missiles and multiple drones launched from Iranian territory.
Qatari forces successfully intercepted all drones and eight missiles, while one ballistic missile fell in an uninhabited area without causing damage, according to the ministry.
15:13
On the morning of March 12, the 13th day of the conflict, an Iranian drone struck a facility used by US military personnel in Bahrain, with Khabar Fouri news agency sharing video of the strike on its Telegram channel.
15:09
Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) denied on social media that Iran has the ability to threaten US forces and regional partners through its combat power and precision.
We are eliminating Iran’s ability to threaten American forces and regional partners through lethality and precision. pic.twitter.com/5Dkku2b3Nd
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026
"We are eliminating Iran’s ability to threaten American forces and regional partners through lethality and precision," CENTCOM stated.
15:07
Iranian Telegram channel Khabar Fouri released video footage claiming that an Iranian drone struck a US target in Dubai.
14:52
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the 41st wave of Operation True Promise-4, codenamed "To Jerusalem," Tasnim reports, citing the IRGC's press service.
According to the press service, the operation was carried out on the eve of Al-Quds Day, and targeted sites in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as US military facilities in the region.
The statement notes that more than ten missiles of various types were used during the operation, including Khorramshahr, Ghadr, Kheibar Shekan and the Fattah hypersonic missile, as well as strike drones.
14:40
Yahya Rahim Safavi, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, stated that the war with US and Israel could conclude within 10 days, before the Nowruz holiday on March 21, Iran International reports.
14:23
An Israeli airstrike on the town of Barish near the city of Tyre in southern Lebanon killed three people and injured several others, Al Jazeera reports, citing Lebanon’s National News Agency.
Additionally, in the town of Deir Antar near Bint Jbeil, an Israeli drone attack on a vehicle resulted in the death of one person.
14:19
Since the start of the conflict, the Bahrain Defence Forces have intercepted more than 112 missiles and nearly 186 unmanned aerial vehicles, the country’s Ministry of Defence said on X.
تُعلن القيادة العامة لقوة دفاع البحرين أن منظومات الدفاع الجوي بقوة دفاع البحرين بفضلٍ من الله، ثم بيقظة رجالها مستمرة في مواجهة موجات تتابعية من الاعتداءات الإيرانية الإرهابية الآثمة، استهدفت مملكة البحرين.https://t.co/2MX7HhW7Av pic.twitter.com/Hvi1MVrLwu
— قوة دفاع البحرين (@BDF_Bahrain) March 12, 2026
13:53
An Israeli Hermes 900 drone was shot down by the air defence systems of the Armed Forces of Iran over the city of Ilam, according to Tasnim News Agency.
13:50
The Israeli Air Force carried out an attack on an airbase in Shiraz, with footage released by Mignews.
13:43
At least 10 “law enforcement defenders” were killed in Israeli drone strikes targeting Basij and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) checkpoints across Tehran, according to Iranian media.
The checkpoints, dispersed throughout the Iranian capital, are operated by the IRGC and the Basij, a volunteer paramilitary organisation responsible for upholding Islamic morality and supporting the regime.
Basij volunteers often come from poor, conservative families and are guided by ideological motivations. They are frequently deployed on the front lines to suppress internal unrest, including during protests earlier this year.
13:29
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have begun a broad wave of strikes on the infrastructure of the “Iranian terror regime” across Iran, the IDF press service announced on Telegram.
12:47
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that Kuwait International Airport was attacked by several drones on the morning of March 12, Arab Times Kuwait reports.
The incident resulted only in material damage, with no casualties.
12:18
Explosions heard in downtown Dubai, one very loud, an AFP correspondent reports, as Iran continues its campaign against the Gulf in response to US-Israeli attacks.
BREAKING Explosions heard in downtown Dubai, one very loud, an AFP correspondent reports, as Iran continues its campaign against the Gulf in response to US-Israeli attacks.
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 12, 2026
The correspondent saw small clouds of smoke rise above a residential neighbourhood pic.twitter.com/DZRa7CYeRa
12:16
Israel’s Health Ministry says 179 people have been injured in the last 24 hours, with the majority in “mild condition”.
These casualties bring the total number of people injured in Israel since the start of the war to 2,745, says the ministry, Al Jazeera reports.
12:11
Seven people were injured in attacks on the city of Arak in Iran's Markazi province, two of whom are in critical conditio
According to officials, six "industrial facilities" were damaged in the attack, Al Jazeera reports.
Arak is an industrial city that is also home to a nuclear complex that was previously hit by Israeli strikes.
11:54
Iran's army launched a series of strikes using UAVs on strategic targets in Israel.
According to communiqué No. 24 of the Iranian army, published by the IRIB agency, the targets of the attack were the Palmachim and Ovda air bases, as well as the headquarters of the Shin Bet internal security service.
According to Tehran, the Palmachim base was chosen as a key missile defence hub and testing ground for missile systems.
The Ovda airbase is mentioned in the report as the location of American F-22 fighter jets. The strike on the Shin Bet headquarters was justified by its role in coordinating internal security and protecting Israel's top leadership.
11:44
Yediot News has shared the footage of today's US-Israeli air strikes on an industrial zone in northern Tehran.
11:37
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmeil Baqaei has confirmed that the newly elected Iranian Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was injured.
"He's injured but fine. I don't know when he'll give his first speech. There were three or four names for the leadership, but the majority of the Assembly of Experts chose him, in accordance with the Constitution. This shows that our system isn't governed by one man," he said in an interview with Italy’s Corriere della Sera.
11:24
A short while ago, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.
Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat, the IDF said in a statement.
11:11
An Italian military base in Iraqi Kurdistan was struck by a missile overnight though no injuries were reported, the Italian defence ministry said on March 12.
"A missile hit our base in Erbil. There are no casualties or injuries among the Italian personnel. They are all fine," the ministry said on X.
"Un missile ha colpito la nostra base di
— Ministero Difesa (@MinisteroDifesa) March 11, 2026
Erbil. Non ci sono vittime né feriti tra il personale
italiano. Stanno tutti bene. Sono costantemente aggiornato dal Capo di Stato Maggiore della Difesa e dal Comandante dei COVI". Così il Ministro @GuidoCrosetto pic.twitter.com/MzLpkSlu8D
10:49
Satellite imagery shows three large, aligned impact craters on the Taleghan-2 facility at Iran’s Parchin military complex, a site linked to nuclear weapons research, Clash Report writes via TWZ.
The pattern suggests B-2 bombers may have used 30,000-lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-buster bombs to target the hardened underground structure, though officials have not confirmed the weapon used.
Satellite imagery shows three large, aligned impact craters on the Taleghan-2 facility at Iran’s Parchin military complex, a site linked to nuclear weapons research.
— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 12, 2026
The pattern suggests B-2 bombers may have used 30,000-lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-buster bombs… pic.twitter.com/JIkN4q53jQ
10:43
Videos obtained by Iran International show that on the evening of March 11, drones attacked various areas of Tehran, including Niavaran, Parand, and Tehranpars, targeting checkpoints.
Iran’s air defence forces responded by firing at the drones.
10:35
Mohsen Rezaee, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and secretary of the Expediency Discernment Council, said that customs clearance for goods at the ports of Hormozgan and Shahid Rajaee is proceeding as usual.
Rezaee emphasised that there are no security issues at the ports, attributing this to the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies and stating that security is fully ensured, Fars reports.
He added that the deployment and condition of military personnel in the region are adequate, and that control over the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz remains firmly in the hands of the IRGC’s naval forces.
10:01
Bahrain authorities said that early on the morning of March 12, Iranian drones attacked fuel tanks at a facility in the kingdom's northern province.
The Ministry of Interior of Bahrain wrote on X that Iran targeted fuel tanks at a facility in the Muharraq Governorate, and that the competent authorities are taking the necessary measures in response, Caliber.Az reports.
MOI: The Iranian aggression targeted fuel tanks at a facility in Muharraq Governorate, and the competent authorities are taking the required procedures.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) March 11, 2026
09:58
Anti-bunker bombs are being loaded onto US strategic bombers at Fairford Air Base in the United Kingdom, according to Strana.co.il.
09:36
Iranian drones carried out strikes on weapons and ammunition depots belonging to Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Iraq’s eastern province of Sulaymaniyah, according to Sabereen news.
09:19
Two unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed in the Rub' al Khali desert in Saudi Arabia as they were heading toward the Shaybah Oil Field.
According to Saudi Defence Ministry, cited by Caliber.Az, the drones were neutralised before reaching the strategic oil facility.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير مسيّرتين في الربع الخالي متجهتين إلى حقل شيبة. pic.twitter.com/vIJOwTMFh5
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 12, 2026
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: إسقاط مسيّرة معادية أثناء محاولتها الاقتراب من حي السفارات. pic.twitter.com/ttQhYySKGX
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 12, 2026
In addition, Saudi air defences shot down another drone as it attempted to approach the diplomatic quarter. No further details about casualties or damage have been reported.
09:06
At least 30 people were killed and another 50 injured in airstrikes targeting positions of the Popular Mobilization Forces (Al-Hashd al-Shaabi) in western Iraq, according to media reports.
As reported by Al Araby TV, citing a security source, the strikes hit headquarters of the Shiite militia in areas near the city of Al-Qaim.
The source said the attacks targeted facilities located in Al Anbar Governorate, close to the border with Syria.
08:49
Ten headquarters of Hezbollah have been destroyed in a suburb of the Lebanese capital as part of an operation against the group.
According to the press service of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), overnight the Israeli Air Force carried out strikes on Hezbollah’s military infrastructure across Lebanon. As a result, dozens of launchers were destroyed and militants who had been planning rocket launches against Israel were eliminated.
Within half an hour, ten command posts were targeted in the Dahiyeh area, a suburb of Beirut. Among them were intelligence centers and the headquarters of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit.
In addition, the Israeli army’s press service reported the start of a new wave of airstrikes against targets in Tehran.
08:40
Today, March 12, at dawn, an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle struck a residential building in one of Kuwait's southern regions.
Two people were injured in the attack, which also caused material damage, Caliber.Az cites the spokesman for the Kuwaiti Defence Ministry, Col. Saud Abdulaziz Al-Atwan.
He said the injured were promptly taken to a medical facility where they are receiving the necessary treatment. Their condition is being assessed.
بيان رقم (27)
— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) March 12, 2026
بيان صادر عن المتحدث الرسمي لوزارة الدفاع
العقيد الركن سعود عبدالعزيز العطوان
استهدفت طائرة مسيّرة معادية فجر اليوم مبنى سكني في أحد المناطق جنوب البلاد.
وقد أسفر الحادث عن إصابة عدد (2) من الأشخاص إضافة إلى أضرار مادية، حيث يتلقى المصابان حالياً العلاج اللازم.… pic.twitter.com/J5cYmEpeP8
08:34
US intelligence believes that power in Iran is unlikely to change in the near future and that the political regime is not on the verge of collapse, Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
A "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public," said one of the sources, all of whom were granted anonymity to discuss U.S. intelligence findings.
The source added that an updated report on the issue had been prepared in recent days. Intelligence data indicates cohesion within Iran’s clerical leadership despite the change of leader.
Israeli officials in closed discussions also have acknowledged there is no certainty the war will lead to the clerical government's collapse, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.
At the same time, the agency’s sources noted that the situation in the Middle East remains volatile and that internal dynamics within the Islamic Republic could still change.
08:29
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said U.S. forces are actively degrading Iran’s military capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
“The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them,” CENTCOM said in a post on X, per Caliber.Az.
The Iranian regime is losing air capability day by day. U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, we are methodically dismantling them. pic.twitter.com/CrJj2nFtHB
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 12, 2026
20:37, March 11
Qatar has called for an immediate de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and urged both Iran and the United States to return to the negotiating table for a mediated solution, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, told Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview.
Al-Khulaifi criticized Iran’s missile and drone attacks on neighboring countries, saying they “bring benefit for no one.” The attacks, which are in response to a nearly two-week-long bombardment campaign by US and Israeli forces, have caused casualties, damaged critical infrastructure, and severely disrupted the Gulf region’s energy-dependent economy.
Qatar remains “extremely worried” about the broader impact of the strikes, particularly on civilian infrastructure. “It’s unfortunate where we are standing right now,” the minister said. “We also believe that there is no pathway to a sustainable and long-lasting solution other than returning to the negotiation table.”
He condemned the “unjustified and outrageous attacks on the state of Qatar that directly impact its own sovereignty” and stressed that Doha will continue to take “every possible and legal measure to defend and practise its exercise of self-defence against this aggression.”
Highlighting the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, al-Khulaifi called for a “global solution” to ensure the Gulf’s energy supply chain remains uninterrupted. “Ensuring freedom of movement through the waterway is very critical,” he said.
The minister also noted that Iran has targeted Qatar and Oman, two countries that previously acted as regional mediators attempting to “build bridges between Iran and the West.” “We will not be able to fulfil that role under attack, and that’s something the Iranians need to understand,” he added.
Al-Khulaifi said Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani recently urged Iran to cease attacks during a phone call with Tehran. “The regional countries are not an enemy of Iran, and the Iranians are not understanding that idea,” he said.
Doha continues to maintain open channels with US officials, encouraging President Donald Trump to pursue peaceful resolutions. “Our line of communication is always open with our colleagues in the United States, and we keep encouraging and supporting the pathway of peace and resolving conflicts through peaceful means,” al-Khulaifi said. “We really hope that the parties can find that pathway, end military operations, and return to the negotiation table.”
19:54
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tarik condemned the missile strikes on the Sultanate's territory in a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The conversation highlighted Oman’s neutral stance and ongoing commitment to promoting dialogue and stability in the Middle East, ONA reports.
The sides also exchanged views on the latest regional developments and evolving circumstances, as well as ongoing efforts aimed at achieving de-escalation.
Haitham bin Tarik reaffirmed the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to its principled position of neutrality, emphasising Oman’s continued dedication to facilitating dialogue and contributing to regional stability.
19:32
Iran may deploy a new type of missile in the coming days, according to General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Speaking on Iranian state television IRIB, Fadavi said the missiles are launched from underwater and travel at speeds of around 100 metres per second. He indicated that Tehran could use them in upcoming retaliatory operations.
18:59
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims that all US military bases in the Middle East have been destroyed in retaliatory strikes,
The announcement was made by General Ali Fadavi, deputy commander of the IRGC, the elite branch of Iran’s armed forces, the Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reports.
“If the Americans knew how much of their taxes are spent on building bases in the Middle East, they would have revolted already. All these bases have been destroyed today,” General Fadavi said on air.
18:23
US Donald President Trump told Axios in a brief phone interview on March 11 that the war with Iran will end "soon" because there is "practically nothing left to target."
"Little this and that... Any time I want it to end, it will end," Trump said during the five-minute call.
18:04
A US reconnaissance drone, the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton, has been spotted again over the Persian Gulf near Iranian territorial waters, TASS reports, citing a source.
According to the source, the drone took off from a military base in Italy and has been circling over international waters at an altitude of over 14 km for several hours. Its flight path passes near the city of Bushehr, where a nuclear power plant is located.
MQ-4C Triton flights in this area are reported regularly and can last 10–15 hours, with the drone having been in the region just a few days ago.
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is designed for real-time intelligence gathering, surveillance of large areas of sea and land, and can complement the capabilities of Boeing P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine aircraft.
16:59
Two people were killed in a strike by an Israeli drone in southern Lebanon.
According to Al Jazeera, citing the National News Agency, the attack occurred between the towns of Habboush and Arabsalim.
With the latest casualties, at least 21 people have been killed today as a result of Israeli strikes across Lebanon.
16:43
US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Bradley Cooper reported that more than 5,500 targets in Iran, including over 60 ships, had been struck as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Update from CENTCOM Commander on Operation Epic Fury: pic.twitter.com/5KQDv0Cfxs
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 11, 2026
He added that the military was using various advanced artificial intelligence tools, which help process massive amounts of data in seconds, allowing leaders to filter out unnecessary information and make decisions faster than the enemy can react.
Cooper emphasized that final decisions on what, when, and whether to strike would always be made by humans, but advanced AI could reduce processes that previously took hours or even days to just a few seconds.
16:28
US refuelling planes, monitoring equipment and satellite communications could use Romanian military bases during its war on Iran, Romanian President Nicusor Dan has said, Al Jazeera reports.
The US request was approved during a meeting of the EU and NATO states’ top defence council, with approval from parliament expected later today.
16:14
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted the 39th wave of Operation True Promise-4, targeting US facilities in the region, Tasnim reports, citing the IRGC press office.
The operation is dedicated to the memory of martyrs, particularly Lieutenant General Amir Musavi, commander of the Armed Forces General Staff.
16:09
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has compared the Iranian leadership to “rats fleeing into tunnels” and called them “twins of Hamas,” Clash Report notes.
“Iranian leadership flee like rats into tunnels, just like the Hamas leadership in Gaza. Today, they are essentially twins of Hamas. From those tunnels, they issue orders to fire on civilians and civilian targets in Israel and across the entire region. This is what they have become—the twin leadership of Hamas,” Katz said.
He added: “Thousands have been killed. They are hiding this by shutting down the internet, but I understand that hospital morgues are full. We are targeting terrorist forces here, not civilians. This must continue.”
Katz stressed that Israel will continue operations against the regime and its strategic targets across Tehran and Iran, “day after day, target after target,” while also aiming to “empower the Iranian people to rise up and overthrow this regime. Ultimately, that is up to them.”
15:10
The Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted the 38th wave of Operation True Promise-4, code-named O Haydar Karrar, Tasnim reports, citing IRGC Statement No. 31.
According to the Corps, after two simultaneous missile strikes on the Al-Adiri helicopter base, many US service members were killed, and over 100 were injured and transported to Al-Jaber and Al-Mubarak hospitals in Kuwait.
In addition, Iranian missiles and drones struck infrastructure at the US base in Mina Salman port, including the key LIDS system, which is part of the US Fifth Fleet.
The statement emphasises that the Corps’ objective remains the complete capitulation of the enemy, and the operation will continue “until the shadow of war is lifted from the country.”
15:03
Nearly 20,000 civilian buildings across Iran have been damaged during the ongoing war with Israel and the United States, Al Jazeera reports, citing the Iranian Red Crescent Society.
According to preliminary estimates by the humanitarian organisation, around 19,734 civilian facilities have been affected.
These include hospitals, schools, and public assistance centres. In particular, 77 medical centres and 65 educational institutions have reportedly been damaged. In addition, 16 facilities operated by the Red Crescent have also sustained damage.
14:52
The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued statement No. 23, announcing drone strikes on several strategic targets in Israel, IRIB reports, citing the official statement.
According to the report, Israeli military infrastructure facilities have been targeted since early morning, including the military intelligence organisation Aman, Unit 8200, the Green Pine radar system, and the submarine headquarters building at the naval base in Haifa. The Iranian side says the attacks are ongoing.
14:48
In the Es-Suwaira area of Wasit province in eastern Iraq, the US military has attacked camps belonging to pro-Iranian groups, Sabereen News reports.
14:29
A residential building in the Zafaraniyeh neighbourhood of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, was struck early this morning, March 11, by US and Israeli forces, according to a statement from the province’s emergency management department.
The attack killed three people and injured four others, authorities said. Emergency responders are at the scene assisting victims and assessing damage, Tasnim reports.
14:05
Qatar's Defence Ministry has said that a second missile attack had been intercepted, Al Jazeera reports.
Qatari authorities have sent out a message saying, “The security threat has been eliminated, and the situation has returned to normal.”
14:03
Hezbollah says it launched another rocket attack on Israeli military positions south of Khiam in southern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports.
The group says it has repeatedly targeted Israeli military positions in the area in recent days.
14:01
Oman’s state news agency has reported the downing of a drone, adding that another fell into the sea north of the city of Duqm.
No casualties or damage were reported, the agency said, Al Jazeera reports.
It said Oman condemned “the continuous targeting operations” and said it was “taking all necessary measures to safeguard the country’s security and the safety of its residents”.
13:36
The radar system for a $300 million THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) battery, the US military’s most advanced ground-based mobile missile defence system, was hit in Jordan amid a series of regional missile strikes, sources told Bloomberg.
The attacks also targeted the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain with several ballistic missiles and Shaheds, and destroyed a rare and expensive early-warning radar in Qatar.
“It’s a race to see will our inventories get low before the Iranian missile inventories get low,” said Mark Cancian of the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, underlining the intensity and scale of the ongoing missile exchanges.
13:14
Israel struck the southern Beirut district of Dahieh.
Footage of the aftermath of the attack was released by the Israeli news agency Mignews.
The published footage shows the Lebanese army at the site of the incident retrieving an unexploded missile.
12:56
Iran lost more than 90% of its missile launchers during hostilities against the United States and Israel, Bloomberg reports, citing US officials.
The agency notes that the US and Israel "learned their lesson" after the escalation in the summer of 2025 and are now using tactics to destroy launchers and command posts, which deprives Iran of the ability to carry out large-scale strikes. Unlike the missiles themselves, launchers cannot be placed underground or quickly replaced, making them vulnerable and turning them into key targets.
Earlier, the Pentagon said that the number of missile and drone launches by Iran had fallen by 90% and 83%, respectively, compared to the start of the operation. Last week, Israeli television channel I24 claimed that Iran had lost 60% of all its missile launchers and air defence systems during the fighting.
12:49
The Lebanese Health Ministry’s Emergency Operation Center says seven people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the town of al-Shahabiya, in the southern Tyre district, Al Jazeera reports via the National News Agency.
Eleven people were also injured, the ministry said in a statement.
12:40
In Iran’s Lorestan province, a US drone was shot down.
Photos of the downed drone were released by Tasnim.
12:24
At least ten people were killed and five more injured as a result of Israeli Defense Forces strikes in eastern Lebanon, Al Jazeera reports, citing the Lebanese National News Agency.
According to the agency, the attack targeted the village of Temnin et-Tahata in the Baalbek district.
Earlier, the IDF press office announced another wave of strikes around Beirut, stating that the targets included Hezbollah headquarters and weapons depots. Meanwhile, Al Hadath reported that four leaders of the Al-Jamaa al-Islamiyya group — considered an ally of Hezbollah — were killed during the operation.
12:02
Al Jazeera has published an infographic showing the number of people killed and wounded in various countries as the war continues for a twelfth day in Iran, Israel, and across several Middle Eastern states after the United States and Israel began attacking Iran on February 28.
Iran: 1,255 killed, 12,000 wounded.
Lebanon: 570 killed, 1,444 wounded.
Israel: 13 dead, about 2,000 wounded.
Iraq: 15 dead, dozens wounded.
Jordan: 14 wounded.
Kuwait: 6 dead, dozens wounded.
Bahrain: 2 dead, dozens wounded.
Saudi Arabia: 2 dead, 12 wounded.
UAE: 6 dead, 122 wounded.
Qatar: 16 wounded.
Oman: 1 dead, 5 wounded.
US military: 8 dead, 140–150 wounded.
11:58
As a result of the US-Israeli attack on residential buildings and a sports hall in the city of Lamard in Iran's Fars province, 21 people were killed, Nour News reports.
11:55
Two drones crashed in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) on March 11, injuring four foreign nationals, according to the Dubai Media Office.
In a statement posted on X, authorities said the incident resulted in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, as well as moderate injuries to one Indian national.
The media office added that air traffic at the airport continues to operate as normal following the incident.
Authorities confirm that two drones fell in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB) a short while ago, resulting in minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national. Air traffic is operating as normal.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 11, 2026
11:41
One person has been killed in an Israeli drone attack in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, the National News Agency is reporting, Al Jazeera reports.
11:31
The Kuwaiti National Guard stated that it shot down eight drones as part of ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital facilities, and counter any potential threats, Al Jazeera reports.
11:29
As a result of an Israeli raid, a multi-storey building was destroyed in the Aisha al-Bakkar district in central Beirut, Al Jazeera reports.
غارة إسرائيلية استهدفت منطقة عائشة بكار - بيروت (فيديو) pic.twitter.com/SmQFaXD5gG
— هنا لبنان (@thisislebnews) March 11, 2026
11:25
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq reported that it carried out 31 attacks against US forces in Iraq and the region over the past 24 hours, Al Jazeera reports.
The pro-Iranian armed group stated that over the past 12 days, it has conducted a total of 291 attacks, resulting in several US service members being killed or injured.
11:13
This morning, the Israel Defense Forces completed another series of strikes on Dahieh, Beirut, targeting Hezbollah command centres and sites where the group stored weapons, the IDF press office reports.
“Additionally, the IDF struck yesterday (Tuesday) a Hezbollah terrorist organization command center in the area of Tyre in Lebanon.
Prior to the strikes, measures were taken to mitigate the risk of harm to civilians, including advance warnings, the use of precision munitions, and aerial surveillance,” the statement said.
10:49
Satellite images have confirmed the “massive destruction” of aircraft at the Khatami Air Base near Isfahan, Iran, Defense Arab reports.
• صور أقمار صناعية تؤكد ما وُصف بـ مجزرة الطائرات في قاعدة خاتمي الجوية قرب أصفهان 🇮🇷 بعد ضربات جوية خلال الأيام الماضية
— الدفاع العربي Defense Arab (@defensearab) March 11, 2026
• تدمير نحو 12 طائرة من بينها مقاتلات F-14 Tomcat
• استخدام قنابل خارقة للتحصينات لاختراق الملاجئ وتدمير الطائرات بداخلها pic.twitter.com/TjdzG22MdJ
According to the satellites, around 12 aircraft were destroyed in recent airstrikes, including F-14 Tomcat fighters.
It is noted that bunker-busting bombs were used to hit fortified shelters and destroy the aircraft inside.
10:42
On the White House’s Arabic-language X page, a video was posted showing US strikes on deep targets in Iran using Tomahawk missiles.
The post notes that in the first 72 hours of Operation Epic Fury, the US launched more than 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles.
According to sources, this represents roughly 10% of the US Navy’s total cruise missile stockpile, with the launches costing over $800 million.
10:16
Iran is asking Gulf countries to identify the locations of shelters on their territory where US and Israeli forces are hiding, the Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi has said.
“I am asking the Muslim people of the region and the countries of the region to show us the hideouts of the Americano-Zionist forces, so that the local population is not harmed and we can more accurately strike those who use the people of the region as human shields,” DefaPress quoted him as saying.
10:09
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, sustained a leg injury on the first day of the war, The New York Times reports.
According to the publication, this may explain why he has not appeared in public since. The circumstances of the injury and its severity remain unclear at this time.
10:03
The IRGC carried out the 37th wave of Operation True Promise-4 — drone and missile strikes against targets in Israel and US facilities in the region. According to Iranian sources, this was the most powerful attack since the start of the conflict, using super-heavy Khorramshahr missiles.
Fars has published a video of the operation.
09:56
On March 10, a suspected Iranian drone struck a US diplomatic facility in Iraq, CNN reports, citing two sources familiar with the situation.
The drone hit the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center — a major logistical and operational hub located near Baghdad Airport. According to one source, the drone crashed near a security tower. It is unclear whether there were any casualties or how severe the damage was.
09:51
In the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman, a US-Israeli drone was shot down at dawn today, Tasnim reports, citing the deputy governor for security affairs.
09:44
A CNN team in Doha, Qatar heard booms over the city, loud enough to shake buildings, on Wednesday morning, after Iran fired repeated waves of missiles and drones at Gulf states.
Qatar’s defense ministry said it had “intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar,” in a post on X.
Earlier Wednesday, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reported interceptions of drones and projectiles from Iran.
09:41
The IRGC conducted the 37th wave of Operation True Promise-4 against targets in Israel and the region, which, according to Iranian sources, was “the most powerful” since the start of the conflict, Tasnim reports, citing the Corps’ press office.
The operation, carried out with drones and missiles, lasted about three hours. According to reports, super-heavy Khorramshahr missiles were used during the attack.
Reported targets included the Haela satellite communications centre in southern Tel Aviv, which was hit again, as well as military facilities in Be’er Ya’akov, Jerusalem, and Haifa.
Additionally, the reports mention strikes on US facilities in Erbil and the US Fifth Naval Base.
09:37
In Kuwait, eight drones were destroyed in areas where an operational group is active, Brigadier General Jadaan Fadhel Jadaan, spokesperson for the Kuwaiti National Guard, has said.
المتحدث الرسمي باسم الحرس الوطني العميد د. جدعان فاضل جدعان: إسقاط 8 طائرات (درون) في مواقع المسؤولية التي تتولى قوة الواجب تأمينها
— كونا KUNA (@kuna_ar) March 11, 2026
- في إطار الجهود المستمرة لتعزيز الأمن وحماية المواقع الحيوية والتصدي لأي تهديدات محتملة#كونا #الكويت pic.twitter.com/lsY4wGMecz
09:35
The US Navy is almost daily denying shipping companies’ requests for escort through the Strait of Hormuz, citing a high threat level, Reuters reports, citing sources.
According to US Navy representatives, the security situation remains extremely tense, and convoys will only be allowed once risks decrease. During a briefing on March 10, the fleet’s position remained unchanged despite regular requests from maritime companies.
09:15
The Saudi Ministry of Defence reports the interception and destruction of four drones in the country’s eastern region.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير أربع مسيّرات في المنطقة الشرقية. pic.twitter.com/GjNlhO9xrI
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 11, 2026
09:13
Currently, the UAE’s air defence systems are responding to threats from missile strikes and drone attacks originating from Iran.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من إيران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الأصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة اعتراض كل من منظومات الدفاع الجوي للصواريخ البالستية، والمقاتلات للطائرات المسيرة والجوالة.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 11, 2026
UAE air defences are… pic.twitter.com/PpGPbyHUIm
The UAE Ministry of Defence stated that the audible sounds recorded in the country are the result of missiles and drones being intercepted by air defence systems.
09:04
At least four members of the leadership of the radical Sunni group Al-Jamaa al-Islamia were killed in an Israeli Air Force raid on Beirut, the Al Hadath TV channel reports.
No information on the wounded has been provided so far.
08:50
On March 10, US forces destroyed several Iranian military vessels, including 16 minelayers, in the area of the Strait of Hormuz, the US Armed Forces Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated on X.
U.S. forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, March 10, including 16 minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/371unKYiJs
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 10, 2026
“U.S. forces are degrading the Iranian regime's ability to project power at sea and harass international shipping. For years, Iranian forces have threatened freedom of navigation in waters essential to American, regional and global security and prosperity,” the statement said.
U.S. forces are degrading the Iranian regime's ability to project power at sea and harass international shipping. For years, Iranian forces have threatened freedom of navigation in waters essential to American, regional and global security and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/gIBN02mowh
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 10, 2026
08:37
“Hundreds of air assets continue to deliver devastating combat power against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury.”
According to Caliber.Az, this was stated in a publication by the U.S. Armed Forces Central Command (CENTCOM).
Hundreds of air assets continue to deliver devastating combat power against the Iranian regime during Operation Epic Fury. pic.twitter.com/aqzHqdnVoh
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 11, 2026
08:30
Israeli aircraft carried out a strike on the Aisha Bakkar district, located in the central part of the Lebanese capital.
A source in Lebanon’s civil defence service told TASS that rockets struck a multi-storey residential building, triggering a fire. Fire engines and ambulances have been dispatched to the site of the bombardment. According to the source, the likely target of the airstrike was a member of the leadership of the Shiite paramilitary group Hezbollah.
Residents of Aisha Bakkar had not been evacuated from their homes in advance. The district is currently home to a significant number of refugees who arrived in recent days from southern Lebanon.
08:28
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency has reported an attack on a container ship in the Persian Gulf, which occurred approximately 25 nautical miles north-west of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates.
According to preliminary information, the vessel sustained damage from an unidentified munition. The exact extent of the damage remains unclear. The crew was not injured, and an investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway.
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