The Israeli Air Force launched a massive wave of airstrikes targeting 10 Hezbollah facilities in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh on the night of Day 16, completing the operation within 30 minutes. The IDF said targets included an intelligence headquarters, multiple command centers belonging to Hezbollah's Radwan Force, weapons storage facilities, and the IRGC Air Force headquarters in Beirut. The strikes came after the Israeli military issued fresh evacuation warnings to residents in seven Beirut neighborhoods. Large explosions and fires were reported across the southern suburbs. The Lebanese Civil Defence deployed teams to respond to the fires and structural collapses. No immediate casualty figures were reported for this specific wave, though the broader campaign has killed over 850 people in Lebanon according to the Health Ministry. The IDF stated the strikes were part of its ongoing effort to degrade Hezbollah's command and control capabilities.
Five rockets struck Baghdad International Airport and its surroundings on the evening of Day 16, wounding four employees and security personnel as well as an engineer. The projectiles landed at several locations across the sprawling airport complex, including inside the civilian airport compound, near a water treatment facility, close to an Iraqi military airbase, and near a high-security prison. The launch platform was later found hidden inside a vehicle in an area west of Baghdad. Officers responsible for security in that sector were removed from their posts. No group claimed responsibility, though Iran-aligned militias operating under the Islamic Resistance in Iraq banner have repeatedly targeted US facilities during the conflict. The US Embassy issued a security alert advising US citizens to exercise extreme caution.
The IRGC Aerospace Force launched a retaliatory salvo of 34 Shahed-136 loitering munitions targeting IDF radar installations and Northern Command bases in the Galilee and Upper Galilee, in direct response to the US B-52H strike on the IRGC 8th Ground Forces Army headquarters in Shiraz. A combination of Israeli Iron Dome batteries, David's Sling interceptors, and US Patriot PAC-3 batteries operating in coordination through the integrated regional air defense network intercepted and destroyed all 34 drones. Debris fell harmlessly in the Galilee hills and into the Mediterranean. No casualties were reported. The IDF Spokesperson's Unit confirmed the mass intercept, noting that Iran's drone launch rate had fallen 83% since the start of the conflict yet nightly barrages were continuing. Air raid sirens were sounded across the Galilee, Kiryat Shmona, and Upper Nazareth for approximately 40 minutes. IDF Northern Command placed all air defense units on heightened readiness overnight.
Israeli Air Force jets struck military targets in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz on the evening of Day 16, with residents reporting heavy explosions across the city. The strikes were part of the IDF's expanded campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure in western and central Iran. Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province, hosts IRGC air defense installations and military command facilities. Explosions were heard near military installations on the outskirts of the city. Iranian state media confirmed the strikes but did not provide immediate casualty figures. The attack on Tabriz marks an expansion of the IDF campaign to northwestern Iran, following intensive strikes on Hamedan, Isfahan, Shiraz, and western Tehran earlier in the day. Iranian civil defense teams were deployed across the city to respond to fires and structural damage.
US Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers flying from Diego Garcia conducted a sustained strike package on the IRGC 8th Ground Forces Army base at Shiraz's northern outskirts, the main IRGC command hub for southern Iran and the Strait of Hormuz operational zone. The strike employed 24 JDAM-ER precision-guided munitions targeting barracks, command bunkers, armored vehicle parks, and the base's communications array. CENTCOM confirmed the operation in a statement, citing the base's role in coordinating Gulf shipping harassment and Hormuz mining operations. HRANA documented 38 IRGC personnel killed including the 8th Army's deputy chief of staff Brigadier General Reza Hasani, and 95 wounded. A secondary explosion from an ammunition depot caused additional casualties and could be seen from Shiraz city centre. Shiraz hospitals declared emergency protocols. Iran's state media described the attack as "a war crime against the Islamic Republic's defensive infrastructure."
The IRGC Aerospace Force fired a salvo of six Soumar cruise missiles at the Ras Tanura oil terminal, the world's largest offshore oil loading facility, operated by Saudi Aramco on the Arabian Gulf coast. Saudi and US Patriot PAC-3 batteries intercepted three missiles; two were downed by short-range C-RAM systems, and one struck a utility building inside the terminal perimeter, causing a fire in a pump station area. Saudi Aramco emergency crews extinguished the blaze within 90 minutes. Oil loading operations were suspended for approximately four hours. Saudi Civil Defense confirmed 9 workers wounded — 5 with moderate injuries and 4 with minor burns — but no fatalities. Aramco stated oil export capacity was unaffected due to redundant infrastructure. Brent crude prices spiked 4.2% immediately on news of the strike. The Saudi Arabian Armed Forces condemned the attack as "a deliberate act of terrorism against global energy security" and pledged retaliation.
Qatar's air defenses intercepted and destroyed three IRGC ballistic missiles and seven drones targeting the Doha area. The Qatar Ministry of Defence confirmed all projectiles were successfully neutralized. Large explosions from intercepts were visible over the Doha skyline, prompting residents in several districts to seek shelter. Al Udeid Air Base, hosting the largest US military presence in the Middle East and the forward headquarters of CENTCOM, remained operational. Qatar Civil Defense activated emergency protocols as a precaution. No casualties were reported, and no structural damage occurred. Qatar simultaneously maintained its diplomatic channels as a potential ceasefire mediator while hosting the largest US air base in the region.
Israeli Air Force struck the Hezbollah Unit 910 (External Security Organisation) intelligence headquarters in the Dahiyeh district of southern Beirut, killing a senior Hezbollah intelligence commander identified by the IDF as Hasan Naim Khalil, along with 10 other Hezbollah personnel. The strike involved two GBU-28 precision-guided bombs and collapsed a five-story building housing the intelligence facility. Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed 11 killed — all Hezbollah operatives — and 24 wounded, including 4 civilians injured by falling debris in adjacent buildings. The IDF stated the facility had coordinated multiple cross-border infiltration attempts and was responsible for overseeing Hezbollah's network in Europe and South America. CNN verified the building's destruction via satellite imagery. Beirut residents reported a massive explosion heard across the capital. Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam condemned the strike and demanded an emergency UN Security Council session.
Houthi forces in Yemen launched six Aqua maritime drone units against a US Navy convoy operating near Hodeidah in the southern Red Sea. USS Gravely and USS Paul Hamilton intercepted and destroyed all six drones using a combination of surface-to-air missiles and close-in weapon systems (CIWS). CENTCOM and UKMTO issued a maritime alert for the southern Red Sea corridor. No casualties or vessel damage were reported. CENTCOM stated that since February 28 it had destroyed 38 Houthi maritime drones and 12 anti-ship ballistic missiles targeting US and coalition vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthi media wing announced the attack as part of the "fourth naval cycle of support for Iran" and vowed further operations against US shipping.
US and Israeli airstrikes targeted the Isfahan industrial area on the afternoon of Day 16, killing at least 15 people. The strikes were part of the expanded IDF campaign that hit over 200 targets in western and central Iran within 24 hours. Isfahan, which hosts nuclear enrichment facilities and IRGC military infrastructure, has been repeatedly targeted since the war began. The latest strikes also caused damage to several historical and cultural sites in Isfahan, with buildings damaged including the Chehel Sotoun pavilion, the Rakib Khaneh Mansion, the Timurid Hall, the Ashraf Hall, and windows of the Ali Qapu Palace, according to Iranian cultural heritage officials. IRNA reported extensive damage to industrial and commercial facilities in the area. The strikes came as the IDF announced it was "expanding the scope of its strikes against the infrastructure of the Iranian regime in additional areas" across western and central Iran.
Israeli Hermes 900 drones conducted precision strikes on Hezbollah rocket launch positions in the Nabatieh district of south Lebanon as part of the IDF's sustained effort to suppress Hezbollah's artillery threat following the massive barrage on northern Israel earlier in the day. Multiple rocket launchers and ammunition stockpiles were destroyed. Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed 8 killed — all Hezbollah fighters — and 12 wounded. UNIFIL peacekeepers confirmed hearing multiple drone strikes in the Nabatieh area between 17:00 and 18:00 UTC. The IDF said the strikes were specifically targeting the crews and equipment responsible for the morning's 140-rocket barrage. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned both the Hezbollah attacks on Israel and the retaliatory IDF strikes, calling for all parties to halt military actions.
The Israeli Air Force completed an expanded wave of strikes against key headquarters belonging to the IRGC and the Basij Forces in the Hamedan area of western Iran on the afternoon of Day 16, the IDF announced. This second wave of strikes on Hamedan — following the pre-dawn attack at 02:00 UTC that hit military infrastructure — specifically targeted IRGC and Basij command-and-control headquarters that "served the regime's bodies to manage the ongoing activities and to advance terror attacks against the State of Israel and additional countries across the Middle East," according to the IDF statement. The strikes are part of a broader IDF campaign that hit over 200 targets in western and central Iran within the preceding 24 hours, including command centers manned by Iranian soldiers, air defense systems, and weapons storage and production sites. The IDF said it is "expanding the scope of its strikes against the infrastructure of the Iranian regime in additional areas" with the aim of "broadly and systematically degrading the regime's command-and-control capabilities." No casualty figures have been independently confirmed for this specific wave.
Bahrain's Royal Air Force and Patriot air-defense batteries intercepted and destroyed eight IRGC Shahed-136 loitering munitions and two short-range ballistic missiles targeting the Isa Air Base complex and the Sitra industrial zone. The Bahrain Ministry of Defence confirmed all projectiles were destroyed before reaching their targets. Since February 28, Bahrain's air defenses have now intercepted a cumulative total of 132 ballistic missiles and 211 drones launched by Iran. No casualties or structural damage were reported. The Royal Bahraini Air Force placed all air-defense units on heightened readiness for the remainder of the night.
Five rockets struck Baghdad International Airport and its surrounding area on the evening of Day 16, with one hitting an air navigation facility on the civilian side and four landing inside the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) compound used by the US Embassy. Iraqi security media confirmed five Iraqis wounded — four airport employees and security personnel, and one engineer. Other rockets struck near a water desalination plant and an Iraqi airbase adjacent to the US facility. No American casualties were reported. The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq — an umbrella for Iran-backed armed groups — has claimed near-daily attacks on US facilities since the war began on February 28.
An Iranian ballistic missile carrying a cluster warhead struck the southern Israeli city of Eilat in the afternoon of Day 16, wounding three people including a 12-year-old boy. The boy was hit by shrapnel and suffered injuries to his limbs; he was evacuated to hospital in moderate-to-serious but stable condition. A 39-year-old man was lightly injured, along with one additional person treated for light wounds. At least three impact sites were reported across the city from cluster submunitions or falling fragments. Magen David Adom paramedics responded to multiple locations. The attack was part of Iran's continuing retaliatory missile campaign against Israeli population centres. Israeli military officials have noted that approximately half of all ballistic missiles fired at Israel during the war have been equipped with cluster munitions, which scatter submunitions over a wide area and are particularly dangerous to civilians in urban environments.
Israeli Air Force fired a barrage of precision-guided Rampage and Rocks missiles at the IRGC Western Military District headquarters in Khorramabad, capital of Lorestan province. The HQ coordinated IRGC operations across western Iran and served as a major logistics hub for forces along the Iraq and Kurdish borders. The strike killed at least 100 IRGC personnel including the district commander General Mahmoud Rahmani, and wounded 500 others. Significant secondary explosions were observed as fuel and ammunition stores detonated. Khorramabad Hospital was overwhelmed with casualties. HRANA documented the death toll through contacts in Lorestan. The IDF confirmed the strike was in direct response to the 52-missile barrage launched at Tel Aviv earlier in the day.
The IRGC Navy conducted coordinated attacks on commercial shipping transiting the Strait of Hormuz using remotely detonated naval mines and fast-attack suicide boats. Three commercial vessels were damaged — a Greek-flagged tanker MV Artemis Star, a Singapore-flagged container ship, and a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier. Two Indonesian sailors were killed and eight others wounded aboard the MV Artemis Star when a contact mine detonated alongside the hull, ripping open a 4-meter section. The container ship and bulk carrier each sustained damage from fast-attack boat fire and had to be escorted to Fujairah by US Navy escorts. The attacks brought Strait of Hormuz traffic to a temporary halt as the US Fifth Fleet issued emergency navigation warnings and deployed additional minesweepers. CENTCOM stated over 30 Iranian mine-laying vessels had been destroyed since the start of the war, but Iran continued dispersed seeding operations using small civilian-looking boats. Brent crude prices spiked 6.3% on news of the attacks, reaching $147 per barrel. Lloyd's Market Association declared the Strait of Hormuz a war risk zone, dramatically increasing shipping insurance costs.
The United States launched Operation Rough Rider on March 15, a major new air campaign against Houthi targets across Yemen. Dozens of airstrikes hit Houthi positions in seven provinces on the first day of the operation, with aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman carrier strike group in the Red Sea. CENTCOM stated the strikes targeted Houthi military bases, ballistic missile and drone launch systems, command-and-control infrastructure, and senior Houthi leaders. President Trump said the operation was intended to defend US shipping and military assets in the region and to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb strait. At least 53 people were killed on the first day of airstrikes. The operation came as Houthi leaders had warned of further escalation in coordination with Iran's war effort, with Ansar Allah leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi stating his forces had "fingers on the trigger." Operation Rough Rider represents a significant expansion of the US military campaign, opening a dedicated Yemen front alongside the ongoing operations against Iran.
Iran launched a large retaliatory ballistic missile barrage at the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, firing 52 Fattah-1 and Shahab-3 missiles. Israel's multi-layered air defense — Arrow-3, David's Sling, and Iron Dome — successfully intercepted all incoming missiles. Debris from intercepts fell harmlessly in the Mediterranean and unpopulated areas. No casualties were reported. The IDF called the interception "the most successful anti-ballistic missile engagement in history" and credited upgraded Arrow-3 batteries recently reinforced with US THAAD support. Sirens blared across Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and Haifa, forcing millions of civilians into shelters for over an hour. The IDF said a response was being prepared.
Israeli Air Force conducted retaliatory strikes on Hezbollah military infrastructure in Bint Jbeil, the symbolic capital of south Lebanon, following the massive 140-rocket barrage that struck northern Israel hours earlier. The IDF targeted a Hezbollah forward command post, a rocket assembly workshop, and a vehicle depot used for transporting munitions. Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed 12 people killed including 8 Hezbollah fighters and 4 civilians, and 28 wounded. The strikes destroyed at least three buildings in the town center. UNIFIL peacekeepers in the area reported heavy explosions audible from their positions. Lebanese Civil Defense teams were unable to reach some locations due to ongoing security concerns.
US B-2 Spirit stealth bombers struck the IRGC Ground Forces Command headquarters located on the outskirts of Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city and a major Shia pilgrimage site. CENTCOM stated the facility served as the operational nerve center coordinating IRGC troop deployments across northeastern Iran. The strike killed at least 130 IRGC officers and enlisted personnel and wounded 620 others. Multiple hardened command bunkers collapsed. Civilian structures adjacent to the military compound were damaged by the blast radius, prompting protests by religious authorities in Mashhad about strikes near sacred sites. The Mashhad city emergency services dispatched all available units to the site. Hengaw confirmed the death toll via contacts inside Khorasan Razavi province.
Israeli F-35I Adir fighters struck the IRGC-linked Shahed-class drone manufacturing plant at the Mobarake industrial zone near Isfahan. The facility was one of Iran's primary production centers for Shahed-136 and Shahed-238 drones used extensively in attacks on Gulf states and Israeli targets. The strike killed at least 28 workers and engineers and wounded 55 others. Three production halls were completely destroyed, along with a logistics warehouse storing drone components. Satellite imagery confirmed extensive damage to the complex. Iran's defense ministry said production of "defensive equipment" would continue from dispersed facilities across the country.
The IRGC launched the 53rd wave of Operation True Promise 4 at approximately 11:00 UTC, firing 10 hypersonic Fatah (Fattah-1) and Qadr ballistic missiles together with a swarm of Shahed drones targeting Tel Aviv and central Israel. Air raid sirens sounded across Tel Aviv, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva and surrounding communities as IDF Arrow-3 and Arrow-2 batteries intercepted the majority of incoming missiles. Two people sustained light injuries from falling shrapnel in the greater Tel Aviv area; Magen David Adom paramedics treated them at the scene. The IRGC stated the wave was a direct response to ongoing US-Israeli strikes on Iranian population centres. Since midnight on Day 16 (Sunday, local Israel time), Iran has now fired at least seven separate ballistic missile salvos at Israel — the highest single-day rate of launches since the war began on February 28. The IDF Home Front Command kept shelter alerts active across the central district as it monitored further Iranian preparations detected by early-warning radar.
The IDF launched immediate retaliatory airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launch positions in the villages of Deir Mimas and Kafr Kila in south Lebanon, approximately 30 minutes after the 140-rocket barrage targeting Haifa and northern Israel at 10:00 UTC. IDF fighter jets and armed drones struck three rocket launch clusters and two pre-positioned rocket storage sites, triggering secondary explosions visible from the Lebanese border. The IDF confirmed the strikes were "direct responses" to the Hezbollah barrage, stating the targeted sites housed Falaq-1 and Falaq-2 unguided rockets used in the morning attack. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported six Hezbollah militants killed and nine wounded among those operating the launch sites. Kafr Kila and Deir Mimas, villages in the Marjayoun district of south Lebanon, sit within the Hezbollah operational zone that has served as a staging ground for rocket barrages throughout Day 16. The IDF said further strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure are ongoing as part of "Arrow of the North" ground and air operations.
Hezbollah launched its largest single barrage of the war — over 140 Katyusha rockets and Falaq-2 artillery rockets — targeting Haifa, Acre, Nahariya, and communities across northern Israel. Iron Dome and David's Sling batteries intercepted the majority of incoming projectiles, but two civilians were killed and 45 injured when rockets struck residential areas in Haifa's Hadar neighborhood and the town of Nahariya. Several apartment buildings were damaged. Israel's Home Front Command issued emergency shelter orders across the north. The IDF said it launched a wave of retaliatory strikes on Hezbollah launch positions in south Lebanon. Magen David Adom treated dozens of casualties across multiple sites.
Iran launched a new wave of ballistic missiles targeting Tel Aviv and central Israel at approximately 09:30 UTC, triggering sirens across central Israel and the northern West Bank. The IDF's Home Front Command sounded alerts in Tel Aviv, Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, and surrounding communities. Iron Dome and Arrow batteries intercepted the majority of incoming missiles. Magen David Adom paramedics treated three people lightly wounded at impact sites in south Tel Aviv, where shrapnel and falling debris from intercepts struck vehicles and structures. Fires broke out at several locations in the Tel Aviv district as shrapnel fragments ignited vehicles. Search and rescue teams were deployed to scan for additional casualties. United Hatzalah responders confirmed treating individuals at multiple sites. The IDF said the missiles were fired from western Iran and were the latest in a series of ballistic salvos Iran has launched since midnight. Israel is tracking multiple additional Iranian missile preparations from radar data, according to IDF statements.
Iranian Deputy Intelligence Minister Akbar Ghaffari was killed in joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran during the morning strike wave of Day 16, according to Iranian news agency ILNA. Ghaffari had previously served as political-security deputy governor of East Azerbaijan province, and was at a Ministry of Intelligence facility in Tehran when it was struck. Four staff members were also wounded. The killing marks a significant blow to Iran's domestic intelligence apparatus, which oversees counter-intelligence, political monitoring, and internal security operations. His funeral was subsequently held in his home city of Tabriz. Iran's intelligence ministry confirmed his death without further operational details. The targeting of senior intelligence officials represents an intensification of the US-Israeli campaign to decapitate Iran's security leadership on Day 16.
US airstrikes hit the IRGC's missile storage and logistics complex on the outskirts of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province. The strike killed at least 34 IRGC personnel and injured 71 others. Secondary explosions from detonating missile fuel ignited a large fire at the adjacent Abadan oil refinery pipeline infrastructure, sending a massive black smoke plume visible for 40 kilometers. Iranian fire brigades worked for hours to control the blaze. The Ahvaz complex was believed to hold Fateh-110 and Zolfaghar ballistic missiles. Local civilians were ordered to shelter in place due to toxic fumes from the burning fuel. Khuzestan Governor called it "a deliberate attack on Iran's civilian oil infrastructure."
US and Israeli air forces struck and sank the Iranian frigate IRIS Sahand, a Jamaran-class destroyer, at Bandar Abbas naval base — the strategic hub of Iran's Persian Gulf fleet at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM confirmed the strike as part of a sustained campaign to neutralize Iran's naval power-projection capability in the Gulf. The Sahand, a domestically built 1,500-ton surface combatant, was struck by precision-guided munitions while berthed at its home pier. Eighteen IRGC Navy personnel were killed and 35 wounded. The ship burned for several hours before sinking at its berth, sending a large smoke column visible from Bandar Abbas city. Iran's state media confirmed "martyrdom of defenders of the sea" without specifying the vessel by name. Naval News and CENTCOM both confirmed the sinking. The destruction of the Sahand represents one of the most significant blows to Iran's surface fleet since the start of Operation Epic Fury and leaves Iran without functional Jamaran-class frigates in the Gulf.
Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16s and Patriot air-defense batteries intercepted and destroyed a swarm of 11 Iranian Shahed-136 loitering munitions crossing northeastern Jordan on a southwesterly trajectory toward Israeli territory. The drones were engaged at altitude over the Azraq region and all were destroyed before reaching the Israeli border. No casualties or structural damage were reported. The Jordanian Armed Forces Joint Operations Command confirmed the interception in a brief communiqué, noting this was part of a large overnight Iranian drone barrage. Jordan has now intercepted drones or missiles on 17 separate occasions since February 28. The JOAF placed air-defense units on heightened readiness following confirmation that additional Iranian drone launches were detected from Khuzestan province.
US B-2 Spirit stealth bombers struck the IRGC's Imam Ali missile complex in eastern Tehran, housing command-and-control infrastructure for Iran's ballistic missile forces. CENTCOM stated the strike destroyed "multiple hardened bunkers and command nodes." Iranian emergency services confirmed at least 47 killed and 89 wounded, including IRGC missile commanders and technical personnel. Several large secondary explosions were observed from satellite imagery as stored missile fuel detonated. The strike is part of the ongoing US campaign to degrade Iran's ability to launch long-range ballistic missiles at Gulf state and Israeli targets. Iranian state TV called the attack "a war crime against Iran's sovereign defense capabilities."
The IDF detected a ballistic missile attack from Iran for the second time since midnight, with sirens sounding across central Israel. Missile fragments and interception debris impacted several locations in Holon and surrounding central Israeli communities, sparking fires at multiple sites and causing property damage to vehicles and buildings. Magen David Adom paramedics treated two lightly injured civilians: an 80-year-old man who sustained glass fragments injuries and an 80-year-old woman treated for smoke inhalation, both in Holon. The IDF said the majority of missiles were intercepted by Arrow and Iron Dome systems. Israeli authorities urged residents in central Israel to remain near shelter facilities. The attack preceded the larger 52-missile IRGC barrage that targeted Tel Aviv later in the afternoon.
During the IDF "Arrow of the North" ground operation in south Lebanon, Hezbollah fired a Kornet laser-guided anti-tank missile that struck a Puma armored engineering vehicle near Khiam. When a Caterpillar D9R armored combat bulldozer moved forward to recover the disabled Puma, it was struck by a second Hezbollah Kornet in what appeared to be a deliberate double-tap ambush. Both vehicles were destroyed. Two Israeli soldiers from a combat engineering unit were killed and three others were wounded. Hezbollah's military wing claimed responsibility, stating it had targeted "Zionist military engineering forces" in Tell al-Hamames, south of Khiam. The IDF confirmed the losses and said the unit had been supporting the southward advance of the Arrow of the North incursion. The incident demonstrated Hezbollah's continued use of pre-positioned anti-armor teams to contest the IDF ground advance in the Khiam corridor.
Israeli ground forces crossed into south Lebanon and entered multiple villages including Khiam, Houla, Kfar Kila, Yaroun, and Kfar Shouba as part of what the IDF called "Operation Arrow of the North." UN peacekeeping forces (UNIFIL) confirmed the incursion. Intense clashes erupted with Hezbollah fighters defending the villages, leaving at least 17 people killed — 12 Hezbollah fighters and 5 civilians — and 35 wounded. Israel said the operation aims to create a buffer zone and destroy remaining Hezbollah tunnel networks and rocket launch sites near the border. Lebanese army units at border posts reported withdrawing to avoid confrontation. The Lebanese government condemned the incursion and called for UN intervention.
A US precision airstrike targeted and destroyed an IRGC electronic warfare and GPS jamming facility on Mount Derak on the outskirts of Shiraz at 06:06 UTC. Around 20 explosions were heard during a roughly 20-minute bombardment, according to eyewitness reports received by Iran International. A resident who sent footage to Iran International said satellite interference disappeared immediately after the strike, consistent with the destruction of an active jamming installation. The facility reportedly housed signal jamming arrays used to disrupt GPS navigation and targeting systems of incoming US-Israeli aircraft and cruise missiles across southern Iran and the Strait of Hormuz approach. IRNA confirmed five IRGC electronic warfare personnel were killed and twelve wounded. The strike is part of the broader US-Israeli effort to suppress Iranian electronic countermeasures enabling more accurate coalition strikes across the southern theater.
A series of explosions struck the outskirts of a large pro-government rally in eastern Tehran attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and security chief Ali Larijani. One senior IRGC commander was killed and at least 15 others were wounded, including three civilian bystanders. The IDF claimed responsibility, stating the strike targeted an IRGC intelligence official present at the event. Iranian authorities confirmed one "martyr" without specifying identity. The rally was organized to demonstrate defiance and national unity in the face of the ongoing US-Israeli campaign, and drew hundreds of thousands of participants. The attack was condemned internationally as a strike on a civilian gathering.
A precision missile fired by the Iranian-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia struck the helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone, causing structural damage and starting a small fire. No American casualties were reported, as personnel had evacuated the helipad area after warning sirens activated. Smoke was visible rising from the embassy compound. The attack triggered a full lockdown of the embassy and surrounding diplomatic facilities. Iraq's caretaker government condemned the strike and said it would investigate. CENTCOM confirmed the attack and warned of a direct US response against those responsible. The incident marks the most direct strike on a US diplomatic facility since the start of the war.
Two Iranian Shahed-136 drones successfully penetrated defenses and struck facilities at Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait, which is located near the major US Army Camp Arifjan. Three Kuwaiti armed forces personnel sustained minor injuries in the attack. The drones caused structural damage to a maintenance hangar. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted three other drones in the same swarm before they reached the base perimeter. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense condemned the attack and called for regional solidarity. CENTCOM confirmed US forces at the base were not directly affected and that Camp Arifjan operations continued unimpeded.
The IRGC launched the 51st wave of Operation True Promise 4, directing a barrage of liquid-fuel and solid-fuel ballistic missiles at the US-operated Prince Sultan Air Base at Al-Kharj in Saudi Arabia. The IRGC stated that Al-Kharj had served as the "origin of aggressions against the Islamic homeland" and functioned as a critical staging ground for US F-35 and F-16 fighter jets involved in operations over Iranian territory. Saudi air defenses intercepted several of the incoming missiles. No casualties were immediately confirmed. The IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters simultaneously executed the 50th wave hitting Al Dhafra Air Base and Fujairah in the UAE, Jufair in Bahrain, Ali Al Salem in Kuwait, and Al Azraq in Jordan. The IRGC warned it would escalate to targeting "American-linked industrial sites" in the region if strikes on Iran continued, marking a new threat to economic infrastructure beyond military bases.
Overnight Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least four people in the coastal city of Sidon and the village of Qantara. In Sidon, an Israeli strike hit an apartment in a residential building in a northern district, killing one person and igniting a fire that spread to adjacent apartments. In Qantara, an entire family was killed when their home was struck directly. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported seven additional wounded across the two sites. These overnight strikes came as Israel continued its aerial campaign against Hezbollah infrastructure throughout Lebanon, with 14 health workers reported killed in the preceding 24 hours according to the WHO. The attacks targeted areas that Israel claims house Hezbollah command infrastructure embedded in civilian neighbourhoods.
The IRGC fired a salvo of six Shahab-3 ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base near Al-Kharj, a critical hub for US Air Force operations in the region. Saudi Arabia's Patriot PAC-3 batteries successfully intercepted all six inbound missiles. Debris from at least two intercepts fell in uninhabited desert areas outside Al-Kharj. No casualties were reported. Saudi defense authorities confirmed the interceptions and said the attack was part of ongoing Iranian efforts to disrupt US military operations from Gulf bases. The Prince Sultan base hosts US fighter squadrons conducting operations over Iran. CENTCOM confirmed the intercepts and stated all US personnel were safe.
The Israeli Air Force struck the Khomein Missile Base in Markazi Province for the second time since the conflict's outbreak, following initial strikes on February 28 that targeted the facility housing ballistic missile launchers. The renewed pre-dawn attack destroyed a weapons storage depot and damaged reloading infrastructure for ballistic missile launchers, according to IDF and CENTCOM statements. IDF confirmed the strike, stating the base was actively being used to prepare further launches targeting Israel. Iranian sources reported six military personnel killed and fourteen injured. Khomein, the hometown of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, holds significant symbolic resonance for the Islamic Republic, making the repeated targeting of its missile base a notable political signal as well as a military degradation operation.
Video footage shared by Iran International showed extensive damage to the Jask naval base and commercial port in Hormozgan Province following a pre-dawn US-Israeli airstrike on March 15. The Jask facility houses the Artesh Navy 2nd Naval District, which relocated from Bushehr to Jask in 2008, and sits adjacent to Iran's Goreh-Jask oil pipeline terminal — opened in 2021 to allow crude exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian IRNA confirmed the strike and reported seven killed and twenty-three injured among naval personnel and port workers. The destruction of infrastructure at the Jask oil terminal further constrains Iran's ability to export oil without transiting the Strait of Hormuz, which is already heavily contested.
A fire broke out at a major bunkering hub in UAE's Fujairah emirate after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone fell on fuel storage tanks. The UAE air defense had successfully intercepted the drone at altitude, but falling debris ignited a fire that burned for several hours before civil defense teams brought it under control. Three port workers sustained minor injuries from smoke inhalation. Fujairah Port Authority temporarily suspended bunkering operations during the emergency. The incident caused fuel storage damage estimated in the tens of millions of dollars. The UAE Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident was linked to an overnight Iranian drone barrage in which air defenses intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones targeting Gulf state infrastructure.
A combined US-Israeli airstrike struck military infrastructure in Hamedan Province in western Iran in the early hours of March 15, according to eyewitness reports confirmed by Al Jazeera correspondents. Heavy explosions were heard near the Hamedan Air Base, home to IRGC-affiliated drone and missile units. Iranian sources reported eight killed and sixteen injured. The Hamedan region houses several IRGC logistics and weapons depots that have supplied fronts across the conflict. Earlier in the war, an Iranian medical emergency center in Hamedan Province was damaged in a separate incident, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. The renewed strike reflects the continued effort to degrade remaining IRGC operational capacity in western Iran.
Several Iranian Shahed-series drones struck Kuwait International Airport in the early hours of Saturday, hitting and disabling the airport's primary radar system. Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority declared an emergency and suspended all arrivals and departures for approximately six hours. No casualties were reported among airport personnel or passengers. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted several additional drones from the same wave before they reached the terminal building and runway areas. The radar system was later confirmed to be damaged beyond immediate repair, requiring emergency replacement of key components. Kuwait Airways diverted five incoming international flights to Bahrain International Airport. The incident is the second attack on Kuwaiti civil aviation infrastructure since the conflict began, underscoring Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf state civilian infrastructure to increase economic pressure on countries hosting US forces.
US-Israeli forces struck the Artesh Air Force 4th Tactical Air Base (TAB 4) in Dezful, Khuzestan Province, for the third time since the conflict began — following earlier strikes on March 6 and March 12. The pre-dawn strike destroyed remaining aircraft shelters and fuel storage facilities not previously eliminated, according to CENTCOM and satellite imagery confirmed by Alma Research and Education Center. Iranian state media confirmed the attack, reporting 12 military personnel killed and 28 injured. The strike further degraded Iranian Air Force capability to conduct retaliatory sorties from the Khuzestan region. Dezful TAB 4 had served as a major IRAF tactical airbase housing F-4 Phantom II fighters and had also been used to stage drone and missile launches since the war began.
An Iranian-origin drone struck a radar installation at Kuwait International Airport late on March 14, causing equipment damage but no casualties. Kuwait civil aviation authorities temporarily suspended operations while the damage was assessed. The attack came as part of an ongoing Iranian drone campaign against Gulf state infrastructure and military assets. Kuwaiti air defenses intercepted several other drones in the same wave before this one reached the airport perimeter. Emergency services responded immediately and airport operations resumed after a brief suspension. The incident was the second attack on Kuwait's main airport in three days, following the fuel tank strike on March 12.
An Iranian Fattah-2 ballistic missile partially evaded Israel's Arrow-3 interceptor and struck an agricultural area on the outskirts of Safad (Zefat) in northern Israel. Three civilians sustained light injuries from blast overpressure and broken glass. Several structures were damaged. The IDF confirmed the hit and said Arrow and Iron Dome systems intercepted 11 of 12 missiles in the latest barrage. Magen David Adom treated the injured at the scene. The strike is part of the continuing Iranian missile campaign, which has seen a decrease in daily sortie rate as Iran's stockpiles are depleted.
A Houthi drone swarm struck the MV Stena Carrier, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier, approximately 28 nautical miles southwest of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Two Filipino crew members were killed and five others injured when the drones struck the vessel's bridge and midship area, igniting an engine room fire. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a distress alert. Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree confirmed the attack, calling it retaliation for "American-Zionist aggression against brotherly Iran." CENTCOM confirmed the attack and dispatched USS Philippine Sea to render assistance.
Bahrain's Defense Ministry announced that Iran fired 10 drones and three missiles at the kingdom on Saturday evening. All projectiles were intercepted and destroyed by Bahrain's air defenses. Since the onset of hostilities on February 28, Bahrain's air defenses have intercepted and destroyed a total of 124 ballistic missiles and 203 drones targeting the kingdom. The attack came hours after Iran's IRGC warned Gulf states that US military "hideouts" are "legitimate targets" following the US strikes on Kharg Island.
An Israeli airstrike hit a medical center and clinic run by the Islamic Health Authority in Bourj Qalawayh, a village in southern Lebanon's Tyre district, killing at least 12 paramedics and injuring one. Lebanon's Health Ministry condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law and said the death toll could rise as emergency teams searched through the rubble. The strike was part of Israel's intensified campaign against southern Lebanon on Day 15 of the war. International humanitarian organizations including the ICRC expressed concern about the pattern of strikes on medical infrastructure, noting this was the latest in a series of attacks on healthcare facilities and personnel in Lebanon since the conflict escalated.
Iranian drones struck Harir Air Base in the Shaqlawa region of Iraqi Kurdistan, a forward operating base used by US-led coalition forces and Kurdish Peshmerga units. A French soldier was killed — the first French military fatality of the war — and six coalition soldiers were wounded, one critically. The drones struck a logistics compound and a barracks building. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the attack. French President Macron confirmed the death and called it "an attack against France and its allies." The strike follows the previous day's fatal drone attack at the Mala Qara base near Erbil and marks a continued escalation in Iran's campaign against coalition positions in Iraq. The Iraqi government condemned the attack and summoned the Iranian ambassador for the second consecutive day. CENTCOM announced it would deploy additional Patriot batteries to protect coalition infrastructure in Iraq.
An Israeli airstrike struck a medical center and clinic run by the Islamic Health Authority in Bourj Qalawayh in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon late on March 14, killing 12 medical staff including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, with one additional person injured. The attack was the deadliest single strike on healthcare workers since the Lebanon front of the war opened on March 2. Lebanon's Health Ministry condemned the strike as a grave violation of international humanitarian law. The ICRC and WHO both issued strong condemnations. Since March 2, at least 18 healthcare workers have been killed across Lebanon.
An AFP journalist reported smoke rising from two locations around Tel Aviv's city center following blasts heard after air raid sirens were activated. This was the sixth Iranian missile volley at Israel on Day 15. Magen David Adom paramedics searched all impact sites and reported no casualties. The IDF said several missiles were fired from Iran toward central Israel, with most intercepted by air defenses; the smoke was attributed to missile debris or interceptor explosions falling in open areas. The attack was coordinated with the simultaneous Hezbollah 200+ rocket barrage in the north as part of the IRGC's announced "integrated operation."
In the largest single Hezbollah barrage of the war so far, Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets and armed drones at northern Israel on the evening of Day 15, coordinated with simultaneous Iranian ballistic missile fire in what the IRGC called an "integrated operation." Targets included Haifa Bay, Acre, Nahariya, and communities across the Western Galilee. Israeli air defenses intercepted approximately 170 projectiles, but dozens penetrated and struck residential and industrial areas. Ninety-seven people were injured, including 14 seriously. Multiple residential buildings and an industrial warehouse were damaged. Hezbollah said the barrage was retaliation for Israeli strikes on the Bekaa depot and the expanded Lebanon evacuation orders. The IDF confirmed this was Hezbollah's most intense single barrage since the November 2024 ceasefire was broken.
The Israeli Air Force struck the IRGC's UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) command and coordination headquarters in Isfahan late on Day 15. The facility served as the primary command node coordinating Iranian drone attacks across the region, including the drone swarms that have targeted Gulf states and Israel. Thirty-two IRGC personnel were killed and 115 injured. The IDF spokesperson confirmed the strike calling it a "systematic degradation of Iran's drone warfare command infrastructure." Satellite imagery showed extensive damage to the main operations building and adjacent communications towers. The strike came hours after IRGC UAV units launched coordinated drone attacks on multiple Gulf targets.
Israeli Air Force drones struck a Hezbollah underground weapons storage facility in the northern Bekaa Valley, generating a series of large secondary explosions visible from several kilometers away as stored munitions detonated. The IDF said the depot housed Iranian-supplied Fajr-5 rockets and Kornet anti-tank missiles awaiting transfer to launch positions in southern Lebanon. Flames were visible throughout the night. No casualties were reported. The strike was part of Israel's intensified campaign to destroy Hezbollah's weapons supply chain ahead of a potential ground operation into Lebanon.
Iran's IRGC launched a salvo of 12 ballistic missiles targeting the Haifa metropolitan area on the evening of March 14. Israel's Arrow-3 and Iron Dome systems intercepted 10 of the 12 projectiles. Two missiles penetrated defenses and struck open areas in the Kiryat Ata and Kiryat Bialik suburbs northeast of Haifa, triggering widespread emergency response. Six people were lightly injured by shrapnel and debris. Hundreds of thousands of residents in northern Israel spent the evening in bomb shelters. The barrage was part of IRGC's stated "integrated operation" coordinating missile and rocket fire with Hezbollah throughout Day 15.
An Israeli airstrike hit the southern Lebanese village of Souaneh, killing two paramedics and wounding five others. The strike was the first of two attacks on the health sector within hours on March 14, the second being the devastating strike on the Bourj Qalawayh medical center that killed 12 medical staff later that evening. Lebanon's Health Ministry condemned both strikes as violations of international humanitarian law. Since the conflict escalated on March 2, at least 14 healthcare workers had been killed and dozens wounded across Lebanon. The ICRC expressed "grave concern" over the pattern of attacks on medical infrastructure and personnel.
A fire broke out at a major bunkering hub in the UAE's Fujairah emirate after debris fell during the interception of an Iranian drone. The fire prompted the temporary suspension of some oil-loading operations at the port. Fujairah is one of the world's largest bunkering ports and a key hub for oil storage and trade outside the Strait of Hormuz. The incident came as Iran's IRGC warned the UAE that US "hideouts" are legitimate targets following the US strikes on Kharg Island. No casualties were reported from the fire.
An Israeli air raid struck an apartment building in Taamir Haret Saida, on the outskirts of the southern coastal city of Sidon, killing at least 4 people. The Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported the strike targeted a residential building in the area. Emergency personnel and residents gathered at the site after the attack. Israel had previously issued warnings to residents of the area to evacuate, claiming the buildings housed Hezbollah infrastructure.
The Israeli Air Force struck multiple targets in the Bekaa Valley, including the Bar Elias area, hitting Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and vehicle convoys used to transfer arms from Syria. A strike also killed a senior official of al-Jamaa al-Islamiya who was present in Bar Elias reportedly coordinating cross-border operations. Five people were killed and eight wounded across the Bekaa strikes. One airstrike struck an apartment building in Bar Elias used by Hezbollah operatives, causing civilian casualties. The IDF stated the strikes were part of its ongoing effort to sever Hezbollah's Syrian resupply corridor through the Bekaa. Lebanese civil defense teams responded to multiple strike sites simultaneously.
Israeli shells struck the Nepalese battalion headquarters of UNIFIL in Mays al-Jabal, a town in southern Lebanon near the Blue Line, setting parts of the compound on fire. The honorary consulate of Nepal in Beirut confirmed and condemned the attack, noting that no Nepali soldiers were injured but calling it a "serious violation of international law." Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike, saying Israeli attacks had "even reached the point of a direct assault on UNIFIL." French President Macron called it an "unacceptable attack." The incident occurred on the same day UN Secretary-General Guterres was conducting a solidarity visit to Lebanon. UNIFIL said it was investigating and "in touch with the mission."
The Israeli military published footage of a precision drone strike targeting Hezbollah operatives who were observed loading rockets onto vehicles at a weapons depot near Majadel in the Tyre district of south Lebanon. The IDF stated the operatives were preparing to transfer the rockets to launch positions in the area. The strike killed four Hezbollah fighters and wounded six others. The IDF described the attack as part of a sustained effort to interdict Hezbollah weapons transfers ahead of a potential ground operation in Lebanon. The footage showed multiple secondary explosions as stored munitions in nearby vehicles detonated.
A Hezbollah rocket struck an apartment building in Kiryat Tivon, a town south-east of Haifa, causing severe structural damage to the upper floors and injuring 80 people — four seriously, twelve moderately, and 64 lightly. Emergency services rushed to the scene and residents were pulled from the damaged structure. The rocket, identified as a Chinese-design Arash-2 type, struck the fourth and fifth floors of a six-story residential building. Residents had only seconds of warning from the Red Alert system before impact. Magen David Adom said it was the largest single civilian casualty event from a Hezbollah strike in the current conflict. The IDF launched retaliatory airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launch positions in the Nabatieh district within minutes.
Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Eilat in southern Israel on the afternoon of March 14 (Day 15). Magen David Adom paramedics treated a 12-year-old boy in serious condition with shrapnel wounds to his limbs and a 39-year-old man with moderate injuries. At least three impact sites were reported in the city. It was not immediately clear whether the impacts resulted from interceptor debris or sub-munitions from a possible cluster bomb warhead. The IDF Home Front Command issued shelter orders for southern Israel. Jerusalem was also targeted in the same barrage.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Beirut on Friday, March 14, Day 15, saying Lebanon had been "dragged into" a war not of its choosing. Guterres called for $308 million in emergency humanitarian funding. According to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health, Israeli strikes have killed at least 773 people and wounded 1,933 — including 103 children — since March 2. More than 800,000 people have been forced from their homes. Guterres met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and PM Nawaf Salam, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities.
The Israeli Air Force struck Iran's primary space research center and a central factory used to manufacture air defense systems in a wave of strikes across the Tehran area on Day 15 of the war. The IDF said the space research center contained strategic laboratories used for research and development of military satellites for surveillance, targeting, and directing fire toward targets across the Middle East. As part of the wave, the Israeli Air Force hit "dozens of Iranian terror regime infrastructure sites" in Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the campaign was entering a "decisive stretch." The strikes came on the same day Trump announced the bombing of Kharg Island military targets.
Jordan's military reported that Iran launched its largest single barrage targeting Israeli territory via Jordanian airspace on March 14 — a wave of 85 ballistic missiles and armed drones. Jordanian and allied air defenses intercepted 79 of the 85 projectiles, but six broke through, generating 93 separate debris impact reports across multiple governorates. Fourteen people were injured across the country from falling shrapnel and debris. Jordanian authorities issued nationwide shelter-in-place alerts. The Jordanian Armed Forces condemned the use of Jordanian airspace for offensive operations and warned Iran that repeated violations would be met with proportional response. The barrage was the largest single-day Iranian missile and drone wave over Jordan since the war began on February 28.
An Israeli airstrike destroyed a healthcare center in south Lebanon on the afternoon of March 14 (Day 15), killing at least 12 medical staff members. Lebanese Health Ministry officials confirmed the death toll and condemned the strike as a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. The IDF claimed the facility was being used by Hezbollah to store weapons and treat wounded fighters, but offered no immediate evidence. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) called for an independent investigation. The strike deepened the humanitarian crisis in south Lebanon, where medical facilities are already severely overstretched due to weeks of conflict.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed in south Lebanon when a Hezbollah Kornet anti-tank guided missile struck their Puma armored engineering vehicle near Kfar Kila. A second Kornet then struck a D9 armored bulldozer that rushed to assist, killing the second soldier. The IDF confirmed both deaths, naming Master Sergeant Maher Khatar, 38, from Majdal Shams, and Staff Sergeant Yoav Almog, 22, from Kfar Saba. Four other soldiers were wounded. Hezbollah said the strike was in retaliation for Israeli evacuation orders and ongoing strikes on Lebanese towns. The deaths mark the first Israeli fatalities from Hezbollah fire since the Lebanon ground operation began on March 9.
Iran's IRGC fired ballistic missiles at Tel Aviv on Day 15 of the war, with AFP journalists reporting smoke rising from two locations around Israel's commercial hub after blasts were heard following air raid warnings. The attack was coordinated with Hezbollah, which simultaneously launched rockets from southern Lebanon. Israeli air defense systems intercepted some of the missiles but several penetrated. The barrage came hours after US President Trump announced US forces had "totally obliterated" military targets on Iran's Kharg Island. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he believes Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and "likely disfigured" from earlier strikes. Iran's IRGC warned that attacks on Israel and US assets will continue until US bases in the region are closed.
Iran launched two successive barrages of ballistic missiles targeting Jerusalem and several towns across central Israel on the afternoon of March 14 (Day 15). Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel, Jerusalem, and the West Bank. Israel's Arrow-3 and Iron Dome systems intercepted all incoming missiles. No injuries were reported. The barrages came shortly before a separate Iranian attack on Eilat with a suspected cluster-munition warhead that injured two people including a child. The IRGC said the strikes were part of the "sixth operational cycle" of retaliation for the Kharg Island bombing. Residents across Jerusalem and the surrounding area spent approximately 90 minutes in bomb shelters.
The Israeli Air Force struck Basij paramilitary checkpoints across multiple districts of Tehran using Hermes UAVs. Targets included checkpoints at District 14 near Mahallati Highway, District 15 opposite Hashemabad gas station, District 16 on Fadaiyan-e Islam Street, and District 1 at the end of Artesh Boulevard. IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency confirmed at least 10 checkpoint officers were killed. Israeli officials said the strikes were guided in part by intelligence sent by Iranian civilians through Israeli social media channels.
The Israeli military issued an expanded forced evacuation order for southern Lebanon, now extending all the way to the Zahrani River — further north than previous orders and encompassing dozens of additional towns and villages including Sidon's southern outskirts. The IDF said its forces were targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in the expanded zone. Israeli airstrikes accompanying the new orders killed at least six people in the Bint Jbeil and Nabatiyeh districts, and wounded fourteen others, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. Four of the dead were in a vehicle strike on the Deir Mimas road. This marks the deepest formal Israeli evacuation order since the Lebanon war began on March 2, with over 820,000 people now estimated as displaced nationwide. The IDF confirmed Hezbollah continued to launch rockets and anti-tank missiles from positions within the expanded zone.
Kuwaiti air defence systems detected seven hostile Iranian drones approaching Ahmed Al-Jaber Air Base in southern Kuwait on Saturday. Three drones were intercepted and destroyed, but two struck the base, injuring three Kuwaiti army personnel. The base, which hosts Kuwait Air Force fighter squadrons, was hit in its maintenance and logistics area. Kuwait's Ministry of Defence condemned the attack as a violation of Kuwaiti sovereignty and summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires. The attack came amid a sustained wave of Iranian drone and missile strikes on Gulf states following the US strikes on Kharg Island.
Iran's newly elected Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first public statement (read aloud by a state television anchor while a still photo of him was displayed), vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and continue retaliatory strikes against US military bases across the Middle East. Khamenei stated the blockade would remain in effect until "the aggressor forces withdraw" and threatened that Iran would "set the region's oil and gas infrastructure on fire" if its own energy sites were attacked. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded saying Mojtaba was "wounded and likely disfigured... scared, on the run, and lacks legitimacy." Oil markets reacted sharply, with Brent crude spiking to $108 per barrel — the highest of the conflict — before settling at $104. The statement appeared designed to signal continuity of resistance despite the decapitation of Iran's previous leadership.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception of 65 Iranian drones and one ballistic missile targeting vital and civilian areas across the Kingdom on Friday. The interceptions were distributed: 28 drones intercepted upon entering Saudi airspace, 22 destroyed over the Eastern Province, 7 intercepted in the Eastern and Central Provinces, 6 targeted Al-Kharj Governorate and the Empty Quarter, and one drone was shot down while approaching the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh. A ballistic missile targeting Al-Kharj Governorate (approximately 80 km southeast of Riyadh) was also destroyed. No casualties were reported. The Saudi military called the wave the most intense single-day attack on the Kingdom since the war began.
A missile struck the helipad at the US Embassy compound in Baghdad on Day 15, Iraqi officials confirmed to the Associated Press. The strike reportedly destroyed part of the embassy's air defense system. No casualties were immediately reported. The attack was attributed to pro-Iran Iraqi militias or direct Iranian fire, though no group immediately claimed responsibility. The US Embassy had been targeted multiple times since the war began on February 28, with previous rocket attacks on March 7. The strike came as regional tensions continued to escalate with Iran launching new missile barrages at Israel and IRGC-backed groups attacking Gulf state infrastructure. The embassy renewed its Level 4 security alert for Iraq.
A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone on Saturday, March 14, according to Iraqi security officials. The attack destroyed part of the embassy's air defense system. It was the second time the US Embassy had come under attack since the start of the war. No casualties were reported. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but Iran-aligned militias are suspected. The US Embassy renewed its Level 4 security alert for Iraq, warning that Iran and Iran-aligned armed groups may continue to target US interests.
The Israeli Air Force announced it had completed a "wide-scale" wave of strikes using more than 170 munitions across Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz on the morning of Day 15. The IDF specifically confirmed striking the central IRGC headquarters responsible for launching drone swarms against Israel, the Internal Security Force's headquarters in Isfahan, the IRGC's police force headquarters, a Basij militia base, and a production facility for rocket engines in Isfahan. Large secondary explosions were reported at the rocket engine factory, indicating successful destruction of stored propellants. Twelve IRGC and Basij personnel were killed according to Iranian state media; no civilian casualties confirmed. The strikes significantly degraded Iran's drone production and launch coordination capacity, with the IDF noting a reduction in drone swarm intensity in the 12 hours following the strike.
Iranian drones struck the port of Fujairah, located outside the Strait of Hormuz, causing a large fire at fuel storage facilities. Bloomberg reported that crude and refined product loading operations were suspended while damage was being assessed. The attack came hours after US forces struck Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, and the IRGC warned that any attack on Iranian oil infrastructure would lead to retaliatory strikes on US-linked energy facilities in the region. Fujairah serves as a critical alternative to ports inside the Strait of Hormuz and the attack signaled Iran's intent to disrupt oil flows beyond the strait as well.
The United States deployed B-2 Spirit stealth bombers armed with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP) — the largest bunker-busting bombs in the US arsenal at 30,000 lbs — to strike Iran's deeply buried Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, located 80 meters underground near Qom. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the operation, announcing it was "the highest volume of strikes America has put over the skies of Iran." The B-2s, flying from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, represented a major US escalation and the first operational use of the B-2 in the campaign. The Fordow facility was specifically chosen because it is buried under a mountain and could not be reached by conventional munitions. CENTCOM released footage showing craters consistent with MOP strikes. Iranian state media acknowledged multiple explosions near Qom but denied the facility was destroyed. International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors had previously been denied access to the site since mid-February.
US forces conducted strikes against nine anti-ship missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. According to Al-Masirah, a Houthi-run news channel, the strikes hit Hodeida International Airport, Taiz International Airport, al-Dailami Air Base (which shares the runway with Sanaa International Airport), an airport near Hajjah, and a camp east of Saada. The strikes were part of ongoing US military operations to counter Houthi threats to shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, which have intensified since the Houthis vowed to escalate in solidarity with Iran following the start of Operation Epic Fury.
US B-2 Spirit stealth bombers struck military targets on Iran's strategically vital Kharg Island, through which approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports pass. More than 15 explosions were reported with thick smoke rising. Targets included army defenses, the Joshen Sea Base, an airport control tower, and a helicopter hangar. President Trump announced the US had "totally obliterated every military target" on the island but emphasized oil infrastructure was not targeted. Iran's IRGC warned that any attack on oil facilities would result in US-linked oil infrastructure in the region being reduced to "a pile of ashes." No civilian casualties were reported.
An airstrike hit a house in Iraq's capital Baghdad early on Saturday, killing at least one person, according to a security official and another source affiliated with Iran-backed armed groups. The strike targeted a location linked to the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have pledged to attack US facilities in retaliation for the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The strike came on the same day a missile hit the US Embassy helipad in Baghdad's Green Zone.
Iran launched a barrage of 7 ballistic missiles and 27 drones targeting the UAE, primarily Dubai and surrounding energy infrastructure. UAE air defense systems successfully intercepted all 34 projectiles, but explosions from interceptions were heard across central Dubai, including near the Burj Khalifa district, causing widespread panic among residents and tourists. Five people sustained minor injuries from falling debris and blast pressure. The UAE military confirmed the full intercept of all incoming munitions. The attack was the largest single Iranian strike on the UAE since the conflict began.
Powerful explosions shook the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz early Saturday morning with 7-8 blasts rattling homes. US-Israeli strikes hit the Iranian Diesel Engine Manufacturing factory, a steel plant, and a ball bearing manufacturing company. Several military centers around the city were also struck. Five people were reported injured. Witnesses in nearby Urmia also reported a loud blast around 8:30 am followed by earthquake-like shaking. The strikes on industrial targets marked an escalation in the targeting of Iran's manufacturing infrastructure.
The Israeli Air Force launched a new "extensive wave" of airstrikes on Iran's capital Tehran in the early morning hours of March 14 (Day 15), leaving the city blanketed in thick smoke visible across the metropolitan area. The IDF said the strikes targeted remaining Basij force checkpoints being used by Iran's Revolutionary Guards to maintain control of the capital, as well as IRGC communications infrastructure and command nodes. Iranian state media reported explosions in multiple Tehran districts including Qods, Khani Abad, and the western suburbs. Iranian civil defense urged residents to remain in shelters. The new wave follows the previous day's 200+ target strike package across Iran.
An Israeli strike hit a car in Jnah, a coastal neighbourhood in southwestern Beirut, early on Friday, killing one person. The strike was part of Israel's expanded bombing campaign that hit areas of Beirut not previously targeted in this conflict, including Bourj Hammoud, Nabaa, and Jnah districts. The attack came on the same day Israel carried out strikes on the Souaneh and Bourj Qalawayh medical centres in southern Lebanon.
Iran's Red Crescent Society said three of its aid workers were wounded in an airstrike that hit the Tehran-Qom toll station early on March 14 (Day 15). The toll station is a major freeway exit point from the capital leading to the holy city of Qom. The three wounded workers were transferred to hospital. The Iranian Health Ministry condemned the attack on humanitarian personnel, noting that since the start of the war on February 28, at least 11 healthcare workers had been killed and 55 wounded across Iran. The ICRC expressed concern over the pattern of strikes affecting humanitarian infrastructure and personnel.
US forces conducted a massive bombing raid on Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. President Trump announced the US had "totally obliterated every military target" on the island, including the Joshen Sea Base, an airport control tower, and helicopter hangars. More than 15 explosions were reported with thick smoke rising from the island. Trump added that "for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island," while warning that oil facilities could be next if Iran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran's missile volume was "down 90%" and drone volume "down 95%." No specific casualty figures were reported for the strike.
Iran's IRGC launched its 42nd wave of Operation True Promise 4, firing a coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles and drones at Gulf states and US military installations across the region. Bahrain's military intercepted 12 ballistic missiles in a single wave — the largest single salvo directed at the island kingdom — with Patriot systems firing 18 interceptors. Some debris fell in uninhabited areas of the island, injuring five people. Kuwait intercepted multiple drones but reported drone debris caused fires at two industrial facilities near Ahmadi; four workers were injured. The UAE shot down six missiles aimed at Al Dhafra Air Base near Abu Dhabi, home to US F-35 and F-22 squadrons. Saudi Arabia intercepted a separate wave of 15 drones targeting Dammam. The overnight barrage appeared designed to strain Gulf air defense systems through simultaneous multi-vector attacks. The US Navy destroyer USS Gravely fired SM-3 interceptors at two ballistic missiles threatening the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier group operating in the Arabian Sea.
A US-Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the town of Eyvan-e Gharb in Iran's western Ilam province early on March 14, killing six members of the same family including a six-month-old infant. The strike destroyed the building entirely. The attack drew widespread condemnation as it targeted a civilian home far from any military installation. Eyvan-e Gharb, a small town near the Iraqi border, had not been previously targeted in the conflict.
Two explosions rocked Baghdad early on March 14 targeting the Iran-allied Kataeb Hezbollah militia. Two members were killed including a "key figure" in the group's operations. The strikes targeted facilities used by the militia in Baghdad. The attacks came amid an escalating campaign by US-led coalition forces against Iran-backed proxy groups in Iraq, as tensions continued to rise following the US Embassy missile strike and the Iranian drone attacks on coalition bases in Iraqi Kurdistan. The Iraqi government called for restraint from all parties.
A missile strike on an industrial zone in central Isfahan killed at least 15 workers at a factory manufacturing heating and cooling equipment (heaters and refrigerators), according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, confirmed by Al Jazeera and multiple regional outlets. The attack occurred around 6:00–6:30 a.m. local time (02:30 UTC), when workers on the early shift had begun their day inside the facility. Iran's Health Ministry confirmed 15 deaths and approximately 20 injuries; some victims were trapped under collapsed roof sections and required emergency extraction by first responders. The factory was located in the Sepahan Shahr industrial district of Isfahan. Israel and the United States did not immediately claim responsibility. The strike underscored an intensifying pattern targeting Iran's industrial and economic infrastructure. Isfahan Province has now accumulated the highest share of total military strikes in the conflict at 23%, according to HRANA.
Iran launched a new barrage of ballistic missiles targeting northern Israel in the early hours of March 14 (Day 15 of the war). The Israeli military issued instructions for residents in affected areas to head to shelters. The Iron Dome and Arrow interceptor systems engaged the incoming missiles. Two people were injured and several buildings were damaged in the northern Galilee region when fragments from an intercepted missile struck a residential street. Hezbollah simultaneously launched rockets from southern Lebanon, compounding the air defense challenge. Israeli officials confirmed a high interception rate but noted that interceptor debris continued to cause damage and casualties.
Hezbollah fired approximately 200 rockets and 20 drones at northern Israel overnight in what the IDF described as the "biggest barrage" since the war began on March 2. The IRGC described the attack as a "joint and integrated operation" with Hezbollah, with Iran simultaneously launching ballistic missiles including Fattah-2 hypersonics at central Israel. The IDF admitted a warning system failure, with alerts arriving late in some communities. Most projectiles were intercepted by Iron Dome, though some struck Haifa suburbs of Kiryat Yam and Kiryat Motzkin. Five people were injured by shrapnel and debris.
Hezbollah launched its biggest single rocket barrage against Israel since it entered the war on March 2, firing more than 200 projectiles toward northern Israel overnight as Day 15 began. The massive salvo included Katyusha rockets, Grad-type rockets, and several Burkan heavy rockets targeting communities in the Galilee and Haifa Bay area. Israeli air defense systems engaged the barrage, achieving a high interception rate but several rockets and falling debris struck the Kiryat Ata and Nesher areas near Haifa, wounding 21 people — three seriously, eight moderately, and ten lightly. The IDF said Hezbollah fired simultaneously from multiple launch sites across southern Lebanon in an apparent coordinated operation with Iran's concurrent ballistic missile barrage. Israel responded with airstrikes on Hezbollah rocket launch infrastructure in the Bekaa Valley and south Lebanon within minutes.
Iran launched a barrage of four ballistic missiles and several armed drones targeting Qatar on March 14 (Day 15 of the war), part of a broad overnight wave of strikes against Gulf states following the US bombing of Kharg Island. Qatar's air defenses successfully intercepted all incoming projectiles. A large explosion visible across the Doha skyline — likely an intercept detonation — prompted Qatari authorities to issue evacuation orders for residents in several districts to take shelter in basements and underground car parks. Qatar Civil Defense activated emergency alert protocols. No casualties were reported. The attack came amid Qatar's dual role as both a US military host (Al Udeid Air Base, the largest US air base in the Middle East) and a diplomatic mediator in the conflict.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad announced that its Lebanon commander, Adham Adnan al-Othman, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs shortly after midnight. PIJ said al-Othman led the group's military wing in Lebanon and was responsible for coordinating rocket and anti-tank missile fire into northern Israel. One bodyguard was also killed and seven others wounded in the strike. PIJ vowed to continue its operations against Israel, saying al-Othman's death "will not stop the resistance." The IDF described al-Othman as a senior operational commander involved in planning cross-border attacks.
The IDF announced it struck Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh, killing the head of Hezbollah's intelligence apparatus, Hussein Makled, along with three others. The strikes also destroyed what the IDF described as a key command and control facility used to coordinate cross-border operations with Iran's IRGC. Four people were killed and 14 injured in the overnight strikes on the Dahiyeh district. Lebanese civil defense teams scrambled to reach the site under continuing air threat. Israel simultaneously issued new forced evacuation orders for several Dahiyeh neighborhoods.
A massive blast was heard across the entire Doha skyline at approximately 1:30 AM local time (22:30 UTC) as Qatar's air defense systems intercepted an incoming Iranian ballistic missile. The explosion, visible from across the city, prompted Qatar's first-ever evacuation orders since the war began, with residents in several districts ordered to shelter in basements and underground car parks for hours. Qatar Civil Defense issued emergency alerts via text message and the national broadcasting system. No casualties were reported. The intercepted missile was the fifth Iranian ballistic attack on Qatar since the conflict began on February 28, with prior attacks targeting the Al Udeid Air Base — the largest US air base in the Middle East.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck the Arab-Israeli town of Zarzir in northern Israel overnight, hitting a complex of four residential houses and causing extensive destruction. Magen David Adom treated 58 people: one 34-year-old woman in moderate condition after sustaining a shrapnel wound to the back was transferred to hospital, along with a 17-year-old girl injured by broken glass; the remaining 56 sustained light injuries, mostly from shattered glass and shockwaves. Rescue crews extracted several people trapped in the partially collapsed structures and extinguished multiple fires. It remains unclear whether a missile directly impacted in Zarzir or if the damage was caused by falling debris from an aerial interception. No fatalities were reported.
An Israeli drone struck a residential apartment building in the Nabaa area of Bourj Hammoud, a densely populated suburb northeast of Beirut that is home to a large Armenian community. The strike targeted areas not previously hit in this conflict or during the 2024 war. No casualties were reported from this initial strike. The National News Agency reported a second Israeli strike targeted the same Nabaa-Bourj Hammoud area the following day. Bourj Hammoud is one of the most densely populated areas in Lebanon and the attack raised alarm among the Armenian community, with the Armenian Catholicosate of Cilicia issuing a statement of concern.
Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted dozens of Iranian drones targeting Riyadh and the kingdom's oil-rich eastern provinces. The Saudi military announced it successfully neutralized all incoming drones before they could strike populated areas or critical infrastructure. Two people sustained minor injuries from falling debris. The attack was part of a broader Iranian wave also targeting Bahrain and Kuwait simultaneously. Saudi authorities raised alert levels across the kingdom.
Iran launched over 50 drones at Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province over several hours on March 13 in multiple waves, according to The National. Saudi air defenses intercepted drones in separate waves of 1, 3, 6, 7, 9, and 12 drones across different areas. Two people were lightly injured by falling debris from intercepted drones in Ras Tanura. The attack was part of Iran's escalating campaign against Gulf states hosting US military assets, with the IRGC warning that US "hideouts" in the region remain legitimate targets.
Iran's IRGC launched what it described as the "most intense operation since the beginning of the war," firing its most advanced ballistic missiles — including Fattah-1 hypersonic glide vehicles, Kheybar Shekan, Emad, and Ghadr missiles — at more than 50 targets across Israel, in coordination with Hezbollah rocket and drone barrages. The attack, designated the 41st wave of Operation True Promise 4, targeted Tel Aviv's Ramat HaChayal technology zone, Haifa port and petrochemical complex, sites in West Jerusalem, and US assets in the region. Israeli air defenses intercepted the majority, but some warheads reached their targets. Magen David Adom reported 57 people injured, including 12 directly. Two buildings in Tel Aviv's northern suburbs were badly damaged. Thick smoke was seen rising over southern Haifa after a missile hit a fuel storage depot, prompting emergency services to warn residents to shelter in place. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called the strike "a message to the Zionist regime that the Islamic Republic possesses the will and the means to continue this war."
An Israeli airstrike targeted a house in the nuns' quarter (Hay al-Rahbat) of the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, killing six people including a child. The strike was part of Israel's intensified Day 14 bombing campaign across Lebanon that killed more than two dozen people in Beirut, the south, and the east. Nabatieh, a city of approximately 35,000 people, had been subjected to Israeli evacuation orders earlier in the week. The airstrike occurred on the same day Israeli forces destroyed the Zrarieh Bridge and carried out targeted strikes across Beirut's Bourj Hammoud and Jnah districts.
Several drones struck fuel storage tanks at Oman's Port of Salalah, one of the largest container ports in the Middle East, igniting fires and forcing the suspension of port operations in its southern section. Omani authorities intercepted some of the drones but others struck infrastructure. No casualties were reported. Iran denied responsibility, but the attack was consistent with the pattern of Iranian drone operations targeting Gulf infrastructure. Qatar strongly condemned the attack as "a dangerous escalation." The port's operator announced a complete operational pause. Oman, which had attempted to mediate between the US and Iran, expressed its frustration with the ongoing attacks on its neutral territory.
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the Bashura neighborhood of central Beirut, approximately 1 kilometer from the Prime Minister's office, killing eight people and injuring 31 others, according to Lebanese officials. Bashura is a densely populated commercial area near downtown Beirut. The Israeli military said its forces struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut. The attack drew condemnation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who described it as a "flagrant violation of international humanitarian law." Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam convened an emergency cabinet session. The IDF simultaneously issued new evacuation orders for south Beirut, with Lebanese authorities reporting over 800,000 people displaced nationally.
An Israeli airstrike targeted a vehicle on a road near Lebanon's Rashidieh Palestinian refugee camp south of Tyre, killing Hadi Ali Mustafa, the commander of Hamas forces in Lebanon, along with one civilian bystander. Two others were wounded in the strike. The IDF said Mustafa was responsible for coordinating Hamas weapons transfers from Lebanon to Gaza and overseeing Hezbollah-Hamas joint operations planning. Palestinian factions condemned the strike as a targeted assassination on Lebanese soil. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the casualties and called for an international investigation into Israeli strikes on civilian areas in the south.
An Israeli airstrike targeted the eastern Lebanese town of Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley, killing an official of al-Jamaa al-Islamiya, a Sunni Islamist group allied with Hezbollah, along with his two sons. Three others were critically wounded. The strike represented an expansion of Israeli targeting beyond Hezbollah's core Shia constituency to include allied Sunni militant groups. Al-Jamaa al-Islamiya has provided fighters and logistical support to Hezbollah since the group formally joined the war on March 2.
Explosions struck near a pro-government al-Quds Day rally in Tehran that was attended by senior Iranian officials including security chief Ali Larijani, President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. At least one person was killed as Israel and Iran exchanged new strikes. The rally drew thousands of participants marching in solidarity with Palestinians despite the ongoing US-Israeli air campaign. The al-Quds Day march went ahead as a show of defiance, with IRGC commanders and government officials using it to rally public support for continued resistance.
Iranian drone attacks caused six high-voltage electricity transmission lines in Kuwait to go out of service after drone debris fell on the power infrastructure. One drone evaded interception and struck a residential building, wounding two people. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior activated emergency protocols while the Kuwait National Petroleum Company temporarily halted operations at the Mina al-Ahmadi refinery as a precaution. Kuwait, which hosts major US military facilities including Ali Al Salem Air Base, called on the United Nations to intervene to stop Iranian attacks on Gulf states. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires.
The Dubai Government Media Office confirmed debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck the facade of a building in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), causing minor structural damage and injuring five people. Thick smoke rose over central Dubai. Iran had explicitly threatened to target "banks and economic centres" in the Gulf; several banks including Citi and Deloitte told staff to evacuate DIFC offices. The UAE Air Force intercepted and destroyed the drone before impact but falling debris caused localised damage. Iranian drones aimed separately at Dubai International Airport were also intercepted. Financial markets saw brief disruption as sirens sounded near Sheikh Zayed Road.
The Israeli military struck the Zrariyeh bridge crossing the Litani River in southern Lebanon, saying it was used by Hezbollah to move fighters and weapons between northern and southern Lebanon. The strike destroyed a key span of the bridge, disrupting Hezbollah's main logistical corridor south of the river. No casualties were reported. The IDF said the attack was part of a broader effort to isolate Hezbollah forces operating south of the Litani River and prevent resupply from Hezbollah-controlled territory further north.
A large explosion rocked Ferdowsi Square in central Tehran during the annual al-Quds Day march attended by thousands, killing at least one woman and wounding several others. The blast occurred shortly after Israel issued a warning for people to leave the area, prompting speculation it was an Israeli airstrike. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and security chief Ali Larijani were present at the rally. Larijani told Iranian media the suspected attack was "a sign of Israel's desperation." The march had drawn massive crowds in a show of defiance despite two weeks of US-Israeli bombardment. The cause of the explosion was not conclusively determined, though Israeli forces had explicitly warned civilians to evacuate the rally site beforehand.
An Israeli airstrike struck a residential area in the Al-Fawwar district near Sidon in southern Lebanon, killing eight people and wounding nine others. The attack was part of a day of heavy Israeli bombardment across southern Lebanon that also hit targets in Arki, Ain Ebel, Barish, Qalila, and other communities. The Lebanese Health Ministry confirmed the toll. Al Jazeera reported the attack alongside multiple strikes that collectively killed more than two dozen people across Lebanon on Day 14.
The Israeli Air Force announced the start of a new "extensive wave" of strikes on Tehran, deploying approximately 200 fighter jets to hit around 500 military targets across the Iranian capital and western Iran. Targets included IRGC command centers, air defense systems, missile launchers, and ballistic missile production infrastructure. Israel simultaneously issued new forced evacuation orders for residential areas of Beirut. Multiple massive explosions rocked central Tehran during a mass anti-war rally, with IRNA reporting at least 55 killed and 140 wounded in the initial strikes.
Two of Iran's top nuclear weapons scientists were killed in targeted Israeli strikes, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and multiple intelligence sources. Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the kills, claiming the strikes set back Iran's nuclear program by years. The AP initially reported multiple scientists killed; a correction clarified two top scientists died and several others were wounded. Over the course of the 14-day war, Israeli officials said Israel had killed 30 Iranian security chiefs and 11 nuclear scientists in total. The strikes targeted residences and facilities linked to the scientists in the Tehran area.
Israeli Air Force struck an underground ballistic missile production and storage facility in Shiraz as part of its 200+ target wave across Iran on day 14 of the war. The IDF said the facility was used to produce and store advanced ballistic missiles — including Fattah and Khorramshahr-series missiles — that have been fired daily at Israel. Large secondary explosions were reported, indicating successful destruction of stored munitions. The strike was part of Israel's broader strategy to degrade Iran's long-range strike capacity by targeting hardened underground facilities across the country.
Israeli Air Force struck multiple IRGC Ground Forces command centers in Ahvaz and across Khuzestan province as part of its extensive strike package on day 14. The IDF stated the targets included coordination infrastructure used to direct IRGC ground troop deployments and oversee weapons transfers to proxy groups in Iraq and Syria. Logistics depots and communications nodes were also hit. Eight IRGC personnel were reported wounded by Iranian state media, with no civilian casualties confirmed.
Multiple large explosions rocked central Tehran as thousands of Iranians participated in annual al-Quds Day rallies in solidarity with Palestinians. Israel struck more than 200 targets across Iran, with blasts reported near Ferdowsi Square, Enghelab Square and Hejab Street. Iranian state media Press TV reported one woman killed by shrapnel from a US-Israeli strike. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the rally alongside Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, in a show of defiance. The strikes targeted IRGC command infrastructure adjacent to civilian gathering areas. An Israeli official said the strikes on Quds Day sent "a message that Israel will not be deterred by symbolic displays."
The Israeli military struck and destroyed the Zrarieh Bridge spanning the Litani River in southern Lebanon, severing a key north-south connection. The IDF claimed Hezbollah fighters were using the bridge to move between the country's north and south, though it offered no evidence. This was the first acknowledged Israeli attack on civilian infrastructure in the current campaign. The bridge destruction was part of Israel's escalating campaign that included threatening Lebanon with "Gaza-scale devastation." International law generally prohibits attacks on civilian infrastructure unless used for military purposes.
Two Iranian drones struck Oman's Sohar province; one hit the al-Awahi Industrial Area killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, while a second fell in an open area causing no casualties. This was the first deaths reported on land in Oman during the Iran war. The casualties were identified as foreign workers employed in the industrial zone. The attack occurred as Iran extended its drone campaign against Gulf infrastructure to Oman despite the sultanate's historically neutral stance and its ongoing mediation efforts between the US and Iran. Oman's Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian chargé d'affaires to lodge a formal protest.
Saudi Arabian air defenses intercepted and destroyed more than 25 Iranian drones targeting the Shaybah oil and gas processing facility deep in the Empty Quarter desert. Saudi Arabia's defense ministry confirmed that all aerial threats were intercepted and neutralized, with no casualties or infrastructure damage. The attack was part of Iran's continued targeting of Saudi oil infrastructure in retaliation for Riyadh hosting US military forces. Aramco temporarily suspended loading operations at the adjacent NGL fractionation plant as a precaution. Oil markets briefly spiked, with Brent crude trading above $103 per barrel.
An Iranian drone struck the Mala Qara military base in Iraqi Kurdistan near Erbil, where French soldiers were deployed to train Iraqi counter-terrorism units. Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion, 42, of the 7th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion was treated on site but died of his wounds at a hospital. Six other French soldiers sustained injuries. French President Emmanuel Macron announced the death on March 13, condemned the attack as "a cowardly act" and said France would "respond firmly." The strike marks the first French military fatality of the war. Iraq summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest the attack on a base within its territory.
NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean neutralized a third ballistic missile launched from Iran that entered Turkish airspace. Turkey's Defense Ministry confirmed: "A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralized by NATO air and missile defense assets deployed in the Eastern Mediterranean." This was the third such interception since hostilities began on February 28. The recurring overflights have strained Turkey-Iran relations, with Ankara summoning the Iranian chargé d'affaires twice to formally protest. Turkey has maintained official neutrality while insisting on the inviolability of its airspace.
Israel launched a devastating new wave of airstrikes across Beirut and southern Lebanon on the 14th day of the war, killing more than 25 people in multiple strikes. An Israeli strike hit a car in Jnah, a coastal neighbourhood in southwestern Beirut, killing one person. Another strike struck an apartment building in the Nabaa neighbourhood engulfing it in flames. An Israeli drone hit a residential building in Bourj Hammoud. Multiple strikes in south Lebanon targeted villages in the Tyre and Nabatieh districts. Israel simultaneously issued forced evacuation orders for multiple Beirut neighbourhoods. The total death toll in Lebanon reached 750 including 98 children; over 820,000 people have been displaced.
The Israeli military destroyed the Zrarieh Bridge spanning the Litani River in southern Lebanon early on Friday, March 13. The IDF claimed Hezbollah fighters were using the bridge to move between the country's north and south, though it offered no evidence to support this claim. The destruction marked the first time Israel had openly acknowledged striking civilian infrastructure since the current offensive began on March 2. The bridge was a key link for civilian communities on either side of the Litani River, and its destruction further isolated southern Lebanon from supply and evacuation routes. Israel's defense minister warned the Lebanese government would face "increasing costs through damage to infrastructure and loss of territory" for as long as Hezbollah remained armed.
An Israeli airstrike struck the village of Arki near Sidon in southern Lebanon, killing nine people including five children, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. The strike targeted a residential building where multiple displaced families from Hezbollah-affected areas had sought shelter. Fifteen others were wounded, some critically. The strike drew international condemnation, with UNICEF describing the deaths of the five children as "an appalling tragedy." Israel said it was targeting a Hezbollah weapons cache in the building.
A fresh wave of Iranian ballistic missiles was launched at Israel in the early hours of Friday, striking residential buildings and causing damage in the north of the country. Twenty-two people were injured — four directly and eighteen indirectly, mainly civilians caught outside during air raid sirens or injured rushing to shelters. Magen David Adom emergency services treated the wounded. The IDF confirmed multiple intercepts by the Iron Dome and Arrow systems, but some fragments reached populated areas. This was Iran's latest in a series of daily missile barrages since the start of Operation True Promise 4.
The Israeli military destroyed the Zrarieh Bridge spanning the Litani River in south Lebanon early on Friday, March 13. The IDF claimed Hezbollah fighters were using the bridge to move between the north and south of the country, though it offered no evidence. The strike appeared to be the first time Israel openly acknowledged attacking civilian infrastructure during the current military campaign. The bridge was a key transit route for civilians and aid convoys in south Lebanon. The destruction came as Israel announced plans for the largest ground invasion of Lebanon since 2006.
Israeli Air Force jets struck a recently rebuilt nuclear research facility on the eastern outskirts of Tehran, the second strike on this site since the start of Operation Epic Fury. The IDF stated the facility had been partially restored after the first wave of strikes and was being used to reconstitute Iran's nuclear program. Iranian state television confirmed the strike, with IRNA reporting 10 killed and 28 injured. The attack coincided with Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issuing his first public statement vowing to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and continue retaliatory strikes.
Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels attacked two oil tankers in Iraqi territorial waters near the southern port of Basra — the first oil-related maritime strikes reported in Iraq's waters during the war. At least one crew member was killed and five others were reported missing after one vessel sustained a direct hit. Thirty-eight sailors were rescued by Iraqi Coast Guard boats. The attacks significantly escalated concerns about Iraq being drawn into the wider conflict, with Baghdad summoning the Iranian ambassador to protest the incident.
Iranian explosive-laden surface drones (drone boats) attacked two crude oil tankers conducting a ship-to-ship transfer operation near the Basra offshore zone in Iraqi waters — the Safesea Vishnu (Marshall Islands-flagged, owned by New Jersey-based Safesea Group) and the MV Zefyros. Large fires broke out aboard both vessels. One Indian crew member was killed aboard the Safesea Vishnu; the remaining 15 Indian crew members were evacuated safely. CBS News and Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency released footage of the strike. Iran's IRGC Navy claimed responsibility, stating the vessels were targeted due to their US ownership links.
The IDF announced on March 14 that it had killed Hisham Abd al-Karim Yassin, described as a "key commander" in Hezbollah's communications unit and in the Palestine Corps of the IRGC Quds Force, in an airstrike in Lebanon earlier that week. Yassin was involved in assisting Hezbollah rebuild its capabilities and "worked to advance Iranian entrenchment in Lebanon," the IDF said. The strike was part of Israel's systematic campaign to eliminate IRGC operatives embedded within Hezbollah's command structure in Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence announced it had intercepted and destroyed 24 hostile drones and 6 ballistic missiles overnight, some targeting the Shaybah oil field in the Empty Quarter and others aimed at the Eastern Province. Six ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base near Al-Kharj were also intercepted. Saudi air defenses, including Patriot and THAAD systems, engaged the incoming projectiles. No casualties were reported and no oil infrastructure was damaged. Iran did not claim responsibility. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador and lodged a formal protest, calling the attacks a "blatant violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law." The UN Security Council condemned the attacks in a 13-0 vote.
A combined Iranian drone and cruise missile strike ignited fuel storage tanks in the Muharraq industrial zone in Bahrain. Residents were urged to stay indoors as thick black smoke covered the area. Bahraini air defenses intercepted a larger salvo, with debris injuring 12 people on the ground. The attack was part of a coordinated wave of Iranian strikes targeting Gulf states hosting US military infrastructure. Bahrain hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet at Naval Support Activity Bahrain.
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed near Turaibil in western Iraq along the Iraqi-Jordanian border during an Operation Epic Fury sortie. CENTCOM confirmed all six crew members were killed. A second KC-135 was damaged in the incident but landed safely. CENTCOM stated the crash was not due to hostile or friendly fire, though Iraq's Islamic Resistance claimed responsibility. The loss brought the total US military death toll to 13 since the war began on February 28.
Iran's IRGC announced a joint missile operation with Hezbollah targeting Israeli military sites in northern Israel, marking the largest coordinated rocket and missile barrage since the start of the war. Air raid sirens sounded across northern Israel and the Haifa district as Iron Dome and David's Sling batteries were activated. Israeli authorities reported 22 people wounded, one moderately, as intercepted debris fell on residential areas in Haifa and Acre. Netanyahu vowed to "extract a heavy price from Hezbollah."
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed in friendly airspace over western Iraq (Al-Anbar province) at approximately 2:00 pm ET (18:00 UTC) while on a combat refueling mission during Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM confirmed all six crew members were killed and stated the crash was "not due to hostile fire or friendly fire." A second KC-135, tail number 63-8017 from the 314th Air Refueling Squadron at Beale AFB, California, declared an in-flight emergency and landed at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel with a partially sheared tail section, strongly indicating the two aircraft collided mid-air. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the six "American heroes." The crash was the deadliest single incident for US forces in Operation Epic Fury and the fourth US manned aircraft lost in two weeks. The six crew members were publicly identified the following day.
A US Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting Operation Epic Fury missions over Iran. All six crew members were confirmed killed after rescue teams recovered the remains. CENTCOM stated the loss was not due to hostile or friendly fire, though the Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for shooting down the aircraft. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said the incident happened "over friendly territory in western Iraq." A second KC-135 supporting the same mission was damaged but landed safely. The deaths brought the total US military casualties in the war to 13. The aircraft was from the 940th Air Refueling Wing based at Beale Air Force Base, California.
The Israeli military launched a large-scale wave of airstrikes on the Dahiyeh district in the southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold. Thick black smoke billowed from the neighborhood as multiple buildings were struck. Simultaneously, Israel targeted the Bashoura district in central Beirut in what officials described as an escalation of the assault on Lebanon. The IDF said the strikes targeted Hezbollah command infrastructure and weapons depots. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 5 killed and 15 wounded across the Dahiyeh strikes.
An Israeli airstrike struck near the Faculty of Sciences building at the south Beirut campus of the Lebanese University in the Hadath area, killing two senior academics: Hussein Bazzi, director of the Faculty of Sciences, and Professor Mortada Srour, a senior lecturer. Both were near the campus at the time of the strike. Israeli authorities did not comment on the attack. Lebanon's Education Minister described the strike as an assault on Lebanese academic life. Lebanese University's president suspended all activities across its campuses in mourning. The Lebanese President strongly condemned the Israeli bombing of the university. This was the first fatal Israeli strike on a Lebanese higher education institution since the current conflict began.
An Israeli 'double-tap' airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida seafront area of Beirut where hundreds of displaced families had gathered seeking respite from relentless bombing elsewhere. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health confirmed 8 killed and 31 wounded. A second strike hit shortly after the first, targeting rescuers and bystanders — a tactic condemned by international human rights organizations. Among the dead were women and children displaced from southern Lebanon.
Iranian drones struck fuel storage tanks at Kuwait International Airport, triggering a major fire at the facility and forcing Kuwaiti authorities to temporarily suspend civilian flights. Kuwait's civil aviation authority diverted incoming flights to other airports in the region. The attack targeted Terminal 1 fuel storage infrastructure, causing significant material damage. No casualties were reported from the airport strike itself. Kuwait's Ministry of Interior activated emergency protocols and the National Fire Service battled the blaze for several hours. The incident marked the first direct attack on Kuwait's main civilian aviation hub since the war began.
British military authorities reported a cargo ship was set ablaze after being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred as Iran continues to lay mines and deploy naval assets in the strategic waterway. The US Navy escorted an oil tanker through the strait earlier this week in what was the first such operation since the war began, to ensure oil flow to global markets. France announced it was preparing a multinational mission to reopen the strait.
Overnight US-Israeli strikes continued in Tehran as part of what the Pentagon called the "most intense" day of the campaign. Multiple districts were hit including areas near Mehrabad airport, residential neighborhoods in eastern Tehran, and infrastructure targets. The WHO issued a "black rain" health warning as toxic smoke from burning oil facilities mixed with rain clouds, producing contaminated precipitation. Iran's internet blackout reached 240 hours, described by NetBlocks as "among the most severe government-imposed shutdowns on record."
Qatar's Ministry of Defence confirmed on Wednesday morning that the country's military intercepted a new Iranian missile attack. The missiles were targeting the Al Udeid area, which hosts the largest US air base in the Middle East. Qatar's Patriot and THAAD air defense systems engaged the incoming missiles. Four people sustained minor injuries from falling debris. This is the fourth Iranian missile attack on Qatar since the war began.
Kuwait's National Guard confirmed it shot down eight Iranian drones within its area of responsibility on Wednesday morning. The drones were part of a larger Iranian drone and missile barrage targeting Gulf states and US military installations in the region. Kuwait has activated its full air defense network since the war began. No casualties were reported from the drone interceptions, though debris fell in uninhabited areas outside Kuwait City.
Israeli warplanes struck the town of al-Nabi Shayth (Nabi Chit) in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, killing two Hezbollah members and injuring six others. The strike was part of Israel's ongoing campaign targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel in eastern Lebanon. The Bekaa Valley has been a major focus of Israeli operations as it serves as a key supply corridor between Syria and Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon.
UAE air defenses intercepted 26 Iranian drones targeting Abu Dhabi, but 9 penetrated the defense network. One drone sparked a fire at the Ruwais refinery complex near Abu Dhabi, one of the region's largest oil refineries. Four people were injured as drones were downed near Dubai airport, briefly disrupting flights. The UAE reported a 92% interception rate against 270 missiles and 94% against 1,475 drones over 11 days of conflict. Emergency crews contained the refinery fire within hours.
Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of al-Nabi Shayth (Nabi Chit) in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, killing two Hezbollah members and injuring six others. The strike was part of Israel's continued campaign against Hezbollah positions across Lebanon, which has expanded beyond Beirut and the south to include the eastern Bekaa region. The IDF has been targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure throughout the valley in an effort to cut supply lines from Syria.
Iran launched two separate barrages of ballistic missiles toward Israel in the early hours, setting off air raid sirens and triggering explosions across central Israel and Jerusalem. The IDF confirmed Iranian missile launches "in the last few minutes" as emergency alerts were issued. The second wave struck around 3:40 AM local time. Most missiles were intercepted by Israel's multi-layered air defense system. Minor injuries from falling debris were reported.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it struck the US military base at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait with two missiles fired by the IRGC Ground Force missile unit. The base, located about 20 miles south of Kuwait City, is the same facility where six US soldiers were killed on March 1 in the war's deadliest single attack on American forces. Kuwait's air defenses were activated. Damage assessment is ongoing.
Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry confirmed the interception and destruction of six Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Prince Sultan Air Base in al-Kharj, southeast of Riyadh. One missile reportedly fell in an uninhabited area near the base. The base hosts US military personnel and was where Army Sgt. Benjamin Pennington was killed on March 1. Saudi officials commended their air defense capabilities in countering the barrage.
Israeli forces struck a multistorey residential building in Beirut's Aisha Bakkar neighborhood, a densely populated area in central Beirut where displaced families had been sheltering. The strike destroyed one or two floors and set multiple apartments on fire, with no prior warning. This marks the second Israeli assassination attempt in central Beirut in recent days. Al Jazeera reported deaths and injuries, with many residents hospitalized. The building is not in a Hezbollah-controlled area.
CENTCOM announced six US strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, destroying one unmanned underwater vessel and 18 anti-ship missiles. The strikes targeted Houthi military infrastructure amid concerns about potential Red Sea disruptions as the broader Iran conflict continues. The Houthis have threatened to escalate and resume Red Sea attacks in solidarity with Iran.
An Israeli airstrike targeted an apartment on the 7th and 8th floors of a residential building in the Aisha Bakkar neighborhood of central Beirut, the second strike targeting the heart of the Lebanese capital since the war began. The strike was a suspected assassination attempt targeting Hezbollah or Iranian officials. Four people were wounded. AFP correspondents reported destroyed walls and damaged cars near the scene. At least 19 people were killed across Lebanon on March 11.
Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry confirmed the destruction of seven Iranian drones in two separate interceptions. Five drones heading toward the Shaybah oil field, one of the kingdom's largest production sites near the UAE border, were intercepted in the Empty Quarter desert. Two additional drones were destroyed in the eastern region of the kingdom. No casualties or damage to oil infrastructure were reported.
Israeli warplanes struck the town of al-Shahabiya in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon, killing seven people and wounding eleven others. An Israeli drone also attacked a cafe in the nearby village of al-Housh. The strikes were part of Israel's continued bombardment of southern Lebanon targeting suspected Hezbollah positions. Lebanese Ministry of Public Health confirmed the casualties. The attack came as at least 19 people were killed across Lebanon on March 11.
The United Arab Emirates reported two more deaths as nine Iranian drones struck the country, while nearly three dozen other drones and missiles were intercepted by Emirati and allied air defenses. The attacks came as Gulf states faced a new wave of Iranian strikes on the 12th day of the conflict. UAE authorities issued shelter-in-place warnings to residents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The cumulative toll on the UAE has risen to 8 killed and approximately 140 injured since the war began.
Hezbollah launched approximately 200 rockets and 20 drones at northern Israel over several hours on Wednesday evening, March 11, in what the Israeli military described as the Lebanese group's "biggest barrage" since the war began on February 28. The attack was timed as a simultaneous assault with Iran, which fired ballistic missiles at the same time, in what the IRGC called an "integrated operation." Israeli air defenses intercepted most projectiles, with only two or three direct hits reported. Five civilians were lightly injured and hundreds of thousands of Israelis were sent to shelters across the north. The barrage targeted communities across the Galilee and Haifa Bay area. The IDF acknowledged a "warning failure" in alerting some communities, prompting calls for an internal investigation.
Iran launched a single Sejjil long-range ballistic missile at Israel in the evening, setting off sirens across Tel Aviv and the surrounding area. The IRGC confirmed using the solid-fuel Sejjil missile, which allows faster launch readiness than liquid-fuel systems. One man was lightly injured from shrapnel. The IDF noted that Iranian missile attacks have fallen 90% since the war began, reflecting severely degraded launch capabilities after 12 days of sustained US-Israeli bombardment of missile infrastructure.
An Iranian missile struck a residential building in Manama, Bahrain, killing a 29-year-old woman and injuring at least eight others according to Bahrain's Ministry of Interior. The attack marked one of the deadliest Iranian strikes on Bahrain since the conflict began. Bahrain's Foreign Ministry condemned the "blatant Iranian attack targeting civilians" and called for an emergency session of the Arab League. Gulf Cooperation Council countries have collectively intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones throughout the conflict.
An Israeli drone struck a car in the Saf al-Hawa area of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, killing all three occupants. The attack was part of Israel's intensified campaign targeting suspected Hezbollah operatives and vehicles in southern Lebanon. The IDF has been conducting targeted drone strikes against moving vehicles across the region as it expands operations beyond fixed Hezbollah positions.
The Israeli Air Force deployed 60 fighter jets in a massive wave of strikes targeting 20 sites in Tehran, including weapons manufacturing facilities, centrifuge production sites, and nuclear research and development locations. The operation, codenamed "Rising Lion," delivered approximately 120 precision-guided munitions. Iran's civil defense reported extensive damage and casualties in the eastern suburbs of the capital where several strikes impacted near residential areas. The attack represents one of the largest single Israeli air operations of the war.
An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Tamnin al-Tahta in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, killing 7 people and wounding 5 others. Lebanon's National News Agency initially reported 10 deaths but later revised the figure. The strike hit a building inhabited by a Syrian family as Israel continues to expand its campaign against Hezbollah targets beyond southern Lebanon into the Bekaa region. Emergency services struggled to reach the area due to ongoing bombardment.
Israeli airstrikes hit targets in the Lebanese coastal city of Sidon, killing five people and injuring seven others according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. The attacks came after the IDF issued evacuation warnings for both Sidon and Tyre, expanding its campaign against Hezbollah positions beyond Beirut and the Bekaa Valley to the southern coastal cities. A Maronite Catholic priest was among those killed by Israeli fire in southern Lebanon.
Two Israeli air attacks struck targets in Lebanon's southern coastal city of Tyre, shortly after the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for Tyre and Sidon, urging residents to "evacuate immediately and move at least 300 metres away." The strikes targeted suspected Hezbollah infrastructure in the city. Casualties were reported but exact figures were not immediately available as rescue teams worked through the rubble.
The Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier Star Gwyneth was hit by an unknown projectile approximately 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, UAE. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the attack, reporting hull damage but no casualties. The crew were reported safe and unharmed. This was one of three vessels struck in the region on the same day, as Iran continues to target commercial shipping in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg reported three ships hit by projectiles in the Middle East on Wednesday.
An Israeli attack struck the al-Housh area of Tyre, killing one person and wounding eight others, according to Lebanese state media. The strike hit near a residential quarter as Israel continued its intense bombing campaign across southern Lebanon.
The IDF announced it had struck 40 military targets in western Iran using 25 fighter jets. Targets included a primed Emad missile launcher, missile storage sites, and military positions. The strikes were part of an intensified Israeli air campaign aimed at degrading Iran's remaining ballistic missile capabilities. IDF also confirmed destroying five AH-1 helicopters in Kermanshah earlier in the morning, with three more eliminated later.
An Israeli airstrike hit the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah in southern Lebanon, killing two people. The strike targeted a building in the center of the town. Emergency responders arrived to find significant destruction in the impact zone.
A US-Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the city of Arak in western Iran, killing at least five people and injuring several others. Iranian state news agency ISNA reported the strike hit a civilian structure with no military significance. The attack occurred as part of the intensified Day 12 bombing campaign that Defense Secretary Hegseth called the "most intense day of strikes."
Iran's IRGC launched its 37th wave of retaliatory attacks, firing "super-heavy Khoramshahr" missiles in multi-layered barrages lasting more than three hours. Targets included Tel Aviv, Haifa, and West Jerusalem, as well as US bases in Erbil, Iraq and Manama, Bahrain. Israel's Iron Dome and Arrow systems intercepted most projectiles, though debris caused minor injuries. The attack was the largest single barrage under new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's command.
Iran's government-imposed internet blackout reached 240 continuous hours, making it among the most severe nationwide shutdowns on record globally. NetBlocks and other internet monitoring organizations confirmed that Iran has spent "a third of 2026 offline." The blackout severely hampers independent casualty reporting, humanitarian coordination, and civilian communication. Only limited state-controlled media remains accessible internally, while international media rely on satellite phones and smuggled footage.
CENTCOM announced the destruction of 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in a preemptive operation. A senior US official said the strike was based on intelligence about Iran's plans to mine the strait, through which one-fifth of the world's crude oil passes. A few dozen mines had already been laid in recent days. President Trump warned of consequences "at a level never seen before" if Iran continued mining efforts. The operation came as Defense Secretary Hegseth declared it would be "the most intense day of strikes inside Iran."
Two Israeli air strikes hit the village of Hanaway in the Tyre district, killing three civilians including a paramedic, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health. The strikes targeted residential areas with no prior evacuation warnings. The paramedic was reportedly on duty responding to a previous strike when the second bombing hit.
The Israeli military again ordered residents of southern Lebanon to flee their homes, threatening residents living in areas south of the Litani River and warning that "air strikes are ongoing." IDF warplanes struck multiple targets including Hezbollah positions, weapons depots, and observation posts. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported 16 killed and 35 wounded in the day's strikes across the south. The total Lebanese death toll since March 2 has now surpassed 600 with nearly 700,000 displaced.
The Thai-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was hit by two missiles shortly after passing through the Strait of Hormuz, catching fire. Most of the 20-member crew abandoned ship and were rescued, though 3 crew members remained missing. The attack was one of three separate strikes on commercial vessels in the Hormuz area on the same day, alongside the Star Gwyneth and the Japanese container ship One Majesty. Iran continues to target commercial shipping as part of its broader strategy to disrupt global oil supplies through the strategic waterway.
As part of what Defense Secretary Hegseth called "the most intense day of strikes inside Iran," US and Israeli warplanes targeted IRGC Air Force command facilities in Shiraz using over 170 munitions across Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz. The Shiraz strikes destroyed a regional IRGC aerospace command center and an adjacent missile storage facility. CENTCOM released footage showing strikes on concealed Iranian missile launchers. Iranian state media reported 15 military personnel killed and 40 wounded at the Shiraz site.
A joint US-Israeli airstrike eliminated Mohsen Darbagi (also spelled Dareh-Baghi), the Iranian Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Support of the Armed Forces, in Tehran. Darbagi held one of the most critical logistical positions in Iran's military structure, overseeing the supply chains and logistical support for all Iranian Armed Forces operations. He was responsible for coordinating the resupply of ammunition, fuel, and equipment to IRGC and conventional military forces across multiple active fronts. His elimination was confirmed by Iranian state media and reported by the Alma Research Center in their March 12 daily operational report as a high-level elimination. The killing was part of the systematic US-Israeli campaign to destroy Iran's military command and logistics infrastructure. Iran's Armed Forces General Staff officially confirmed the death and announced a joint funeral ceremony for commanders killed in the first two weeks of the war, held in Tehran.
US aircraft struck military installations near Bushehr including the Bushehr Airport terminal, destroying an Iran Air Airbus A319 on the tarmac. The proximity of strikes to the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, approximately 12 km away, prompted Russian agency Rosatom to suspend construction on new reactor units and begin evacuating non-essential staff due to loss of communication with Iranian officials. Iran's civil defense reported 25 killed including airport workers and military personnel, with 65 wounded.
The US Navy destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as part of ongoing operations to secure the strategic waterway for international shipping. Iran had been deploying naval assets and laying mines in the strait to disrupt global oil supplies. France simultaneously announced preparations for a multinational maritime mission to reopen the strait. The operation came as multiple commercial vessels were attacked in the area the same day.
US and Israeli aircraft struck military and industrial targets across Isfahan province as part of the intensified Day 12 bombing campaign. Multiple IRGC facilities, air defense batteries, and military logistics centers were targeted. Iran state media reported at least 40 killed including military personnel and factory workers, with 95 injured. Satellite imagery later confirmed extensive damage to defense industry workshops east of the city.
The US continued its massive aerial bombardment of Tehran following Defense Secretary Hegseth's declaration that this would be the "most intense day of strikes" using "the most fighters, the most bombers, the most strikes" yet. Targets included IRGC command centers, air defense sites, and military logistics facilities across the capital. Iran's civil defense reported heavy civilian casualties in eastern Tehran as several strikes hit near residential areas. Trump claimed the US had struck over 5,000 targets total and destroyed Iran's navy, air force, and 80-90% of its missile launchers.
As part of the IRGC's 37th wave of Operation True Promise 4, multiple Kheibar Shekan ballistic missiles targeted the US coalition base near Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan. The barrage, which lasted over three hours, also used Qadr and Khorramshahr missiles against targets in Israel and Bahrain. Kurdish security forces reported two soldiers killed and eight wounded from missile debris near the base perimeter. The attack was Iran's heaviest single wave targeting Iraq since the war began.
Iran launched a small overnight ballistic missile salvo at Israel, with sirens sounding across central Israel, the Jerusalem area, northern Israel, and parts of the West Bank. The IDF reported no injuries or direct impacts from the attack, with the small number of missiles either intercepted by air defenses or allowed to impact open areas. Hegseth noted that Iranian missile attacks had fallen 90% and drone attacks 83% since the war began, reflecting degraded Iranian launch capabilities.
The IDF launched a wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut's southern suburbs, killing Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. The IDF said Makled was responsible for "forming the intelligence picture using various intelligence collection tools." The military had issued fresh evacuation warnings hours before the strikes. Multiple buildings housing Hezbollah offices and weapons storage were targeted. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported at least 22 killed and 55 wounded in the overnight strikes. In response, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam ordered the military to take "immediate measures" to prevent any military operations or missile launches from Lebanese territory.
US Central Command announced the elimination of 16 Iranian mine-laying naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump initially reported 10 vessels destroyed "with more to follow," before CENTCOM confirmed 16 total on social media. The strikes used precision munitions targeting small craft carrying 2-3 mines each. Trump warned Iran would face consequences using "technology deployed against drug traffickers" to eliminate any vessel attempting to mine the strait. The operation followed intelligence confirming Iran had begun deploying explosive mines in the critical waterway.
Israeli military launched strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs after issuing forced evacuation orders for the neighbourhoods of Haret Hreik, Ghobeiry, Laylaki, Hadath, Burj al-Barajneh, Tahwitat al-Ghadir and Chiyah. The IDF said it began striking "Hezbollah infrastructure" in the area. At least 25 killed and 60 wounded in the densely populated residential area as families fled the suburbs.
Six drones were launched at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, a large logistical and operational hub near Baghdad International Airport. Five were intercepted by air defenses, but one struck near a guard tower. The attack was attributed to an Iran-backed militia. No confirmed casualties were reported.
An Iranian missile carrying a cluster warhead struck the city of Yehud east of Tel Aviv overnight, killing three civilians and wounding 18 others. Submunitions scattered across Bnei Brak and Petah Tikva. A second victim died hours after the initial strike from shrapnel wounds. Israeli officials condemned the use of cluster munitions against civilian targets.
Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced the country was targeted by 17 ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran. The armed forces successfully intercepted all projectiles with no casualties or damage reported. The attack was part of Iran's retaliatory wave under new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran began laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important energy chokepoint carrying about one-fifth of global crude oil. US intelligence confirmed dozens of mines laid using small craft carrying 2-3 mines each. President Trump warned Iran would be hit "TWENTY TIMES HARDER" if it impedes oil flow. Tehran vowed it won't allow "one liter of oil" to leave the Middle East until US-Israeli attacks cease. The mining represents a major escalation threatening global energy markets.
An Iranian drone struck the BAPCO oil refinery industrial zone in Sitra Island, Bahrain, causing a large fire visible across the capital. Bahrain's national oil company BAPCO declared force majeure on its operations. Debris and shrapnel from the strike injured 32 civilians in nearby residential areas, four of them seriously including children. The attack is part of Iran's escalating targeting of Gulf energy infrastructure.
US and Israeli warplanes struck residential buildings in eastern Tehran near Risalat Square, killing at least 40 people and injuring over 85. Rescue crews continued to search through rubble overnight. The strike damaged several apartment buildings in the densely populated area. Earlier attacks on nearby oil facilities blanketed the capital in toxic smoke.
Saudi air defenses intercepted multiple Iranian drones targeting the Shaybah oilfield for the second consecutive day. Drone debris fell on a residential site in Az Zulfi city, Riyadh province, causing limited material damage and one minor injury. Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks as "reprehensible" and called for international action against Iran's targeting of energy infrastructure.
Hezbollah launched a missile attack on the Givaa drone control base east of the Israeli city of Safad and fired rockets at the Yiftah barracks near the Lebanese-Israeli border. The group also said its fighters ambushed Israeli soldiers on the outskirts of Khiam and hit three Merkava tanks. This was part of Hezbollah's 31 recorded attack waves against Israel on March 9-10. No Israeli casualties were confirmed.
An IRGC drone penetrated Israeli air defenses and struck the Haifa oil refinery complex, igniting a fire in one of the storage tanks. One worker was injured. The Iranian army issued a statement confirming it targeted Israeli oil and gas infrastructure.
An Iranian Shahed-type drone evaded air defenses and struck a fuel storage area at Fujairah Port, causing a major fire that killed one Bangladeshi port worker and injured 36 others. UAE civil defense teams battled the blaze for hours. The attack targeted critical energy infrastructure as part of Iran's escalating campaign against Gulf states hosting US military assets.
Israeli warplanes struck the southern Lebanese city of Sidon shortly after the army issued evacuation warnings for both Tyre and Sidon, ordering residents to move at least 300 metres away from Hezbollah-linked sites. Multiple buildings were hit in the port city, with rescue teams searching through rubble. At least 12 killed and 30 wounded.
Two Kuwait interior ministry officers were killed when an Iranian drone struck a security checkpoint near Kuwait City. Five others were injured in the attack, which came as part of ongoing Iranian retaliatory strikes targeting Gulf state infrastructure.
Two Israeli missile strikes hit a UNIFIL battalion headquarters in al-Qaouzah in the Bint Jbeil district of south Lebanon, injuring three UN peacekeepers from Ghana. UNIFIL condemned the attack as a violation of international humanitarian law.
Two Israeli air attacks hit Lebanon's southern city of Tyre after the Israeli army issued a statement threatening attacks on Tyre and Sidon, urging residents to evacuate immediately and move at least 300 metres away. Four people were killed in the Bint Jbeil district. The strikes are part of Israel's new wave of attacks across southern and eastern Lebanon as the conflict with Hezbollah intensifies.
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior confirmed a 29-year-old woman was killed and at least eight others injured when an Iranian UAV struck the Millennium Tower in Manama's Al-Seef business district. The tower houses mainly business companies. The attack came as part of a new wave of Iranian strikes targeting Gulf states following the naming of Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader.
An Iranian drone evaded air defenses and struck the Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi, causing a major fire at one of the world's largest refineries. ADNOC halted all operations at the 922,000 barrel-per-day refinery. Two workers were killed in the fire and five others injured as civil defense teams battled the blaze for hours. The attack is part of Iran's escalating campaign targeting Gulf energy infrastructure under new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
The IRGC Ground Forces launched five missiles targeting the US Army headquarters at Harir Air Base in Erbil, Iraq's Kurdistan region. The IRGC's public relations office confirmed the strike, calling it a response to US military operations. No US casualties were confirmed. The attack marked a continued escalation of Iranian strikes on US military positions in the region.
Hezbollah continued its incessant rocket fire on northern Israeli towns, with barrages targeting Haifa and surrounding areas. IDF intercepted most projectiles but some debris caused injuries. IDF retaliated by striking dozens of Hezbollah launchers.
Debris from intercepted Iranian missiles struck a residential labor camp in Al Quoz, Dubai, killing two foreign workers from Pakistan and Nepal and injuring 45 others. The UAE Ministry of Defense reported intercepting multiple ballistic missiles targeting Dubai during the morning hours as part of the new wave of Iranian attacks under Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iranian state television confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei, named new supreme leader just days ago, was wounded. The broadcast described him as "janbaz" (wounded by enemy). He has not appeared publicly since the war began. Israeli assessment is he was wounded in the opening strike that killed his father.
A US-Israeli airstrike struck a residential building in the city of Arak in western Iran, killing five civilians and injuring at least 12 others. The strike hit a densely populated neighborhood, with rescue teams working to pull survivors from the rubble. ISNA news agency reported the strike caused significant damage to surrounding structures.
Iran launched its third wave of missiles at Israel since midnight under Mojtaba Khamenei's first orders as supreme leader. A direct hit in Tel Aviv killed a civilian woman and injured 22 others, one seriously. Israeli news reported debris from interceptions fell in three areas across central Israel.
Israeli Air Force jets struck the area near the governor's building and the Ministry of Intelligence office in Tabriz as part of a 170-munition wave targeting Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and other cities. The strikes were part of what the Pentagon called the most intense day of operations.
Israeli jets struck the Basij paramilitary base known as "Mayon Vila" in Mohammadshahr district of Karaj, west of Tehran. The strike was part of the broader wave of 170 munitions dropped across Iran on the 11th day of the war.
Israeli jets carried out multiple strikes across southern Lebanon overnight, killing at least 16 people and wounding over 30. IDF continued to expand its ground operations, pushing deeper into Lebanese territory.
Overnight airstrikes hit warehouses and a sports hall in Khorramabad, capital of Lorestan Province in western Iran. The facilities were reportedly used by IRGC-affiliated groups as weapons storage and gathering sites. Multiple fires were reported across the targeted area. Local residents reported hearing at least six loud explosions.
Wide-scale IDF strikes extended to southern Iran, hitting military installations near Bandar Abbas as part of the campaign targeting IRGC infrastructure across the country. At least 12 killed.
US and Israeli forces struck the Parchin military complex southeast of Tehran, targeting nuclear research laboratories and weapons testing facilities. The strikes were confirmed by CENTCOM as part of the intensified Day 11 operations hitting over 5,000 cumulative targets across Iran.
The Israeli military announced it destroyed the headquarters of the air force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in Tehran. The strike was part of a new wave of "wide-scale" attacks across Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran. At least 45 killed.
US and Israeli aircraft struck the Shahramfar base of the IRGC in the city of Sanandaj in Iranian Kurdistan as part of the overnight "wide-scale" strikes across Iran. The base is used by IRGC ground forces for operations in the western border regions. Secondary explosions were reported, suggesting ammunition storage was hit.
As part of overnight "wide-scale" strikes that also hit Isfahan and Tehran, Israeli Air Force struck Shahid Dastgheib Airport in Shiraz, destroying at least five military aircraft including Su-22 fighters and transport planes. Satellite imagery confirmed the destruction of two C-130H Hercules and an Il-76MD transport aircraft. The strikes were part of IAF Operation Roaring Lion targeting Iranian air force capabilities.
IDF announced "wide-scale" strikes on Isfahan targeting IRGC infrastructure. HRANA reported extensive damage to historical sites in the city. Isfahan Province saw 23% of all attacks on Day 10-11, a sharp increase. At least 35 killed and over 120 wounded.
Israeli military struck the Al-Qard al-Hasan financial institution in Bir al-Abed area and another branch near Beirut airport. The Hezbollah-affiliated quasi-bank has been under US sanctions since 2007. At least 8 killed in surrounding residential damage.
An unidentified airstrike hit the 40th Brigade headquarters of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Dibis district, Kirkuk province, killing six fighters and wounding three others. The Iran-backed Kataib Imam Ali group blamed the US for the attack. The strike came amid escalating US operations against Iran-linked armed groups across Iraq.
An Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the Hafeziyeh district of Arak targeted and killed Brigadier General Esmail Dehghan, a commander in the IRGC Aerospace Force, in the early hours of Tuesday March 10. His wife Farideh Sadat Seyedi, their two children Fatemeh and Mohammad Parsa Dehghan, and his mother-in-law Soghra Ghassemi were also killed. His son Mohammad Hossein Dehghan was wounded. Tasnim News Agency (affiliated with the IRGC) and Iranian state media confirmed the deaths. The IDF announced in the early hours of March 10 that it had targeted a residential building in the Hafeziyeh district, stating that a "senior IRGC commander was targeted." Dehghan commanded a significant unit within the IRGC's Aerospace Force responsible for drone and missile operations. The targeted assassination was part of Israel's systematic campaign to eliminate Iran's military leadership and degrade the IRGC's operational command structure. The Spanish-language news outlet Pravda ES first reported the killing, citing Iranian sources saying the attack occurred "two nights ago" as of March 12.
Father Pierre al-Rahi, a Maronite Catholic priest, was killed by Israeli tank fire in the Christian village of Qlayaa in Marjayoun district. Father al-Rahi had refused an Israeli military order to evacuate the village and was helping wounded neighbors when a Merkava tank fired a second shell at the house. Two civilians were also wounded. Pope Leo XIV expressed "deep sorrow" and condemned the killing.
The Israeli military struck the Al-Qard al-Hasan financial institution in the Bir al-Abed area of Beirut's southern suburb Haret Hreik and a second branch near the airport road. The strikes destroyed a building housing the Hezbollah-affiliated quasi-banking system that provides interest-free loans and has been under US sanctions since 2007. A Lebanese journalist on site was wounded in the leg. Israel said Hezbollah uses al-Qard al-Hasan to finance its military activities.
A Hezbollah missile struck a daycare in Ramle, central Israel. 16 people lightly injured from blast and glass shards. Sirens did not sound before impact — IDF investigating. This struck deeper into central Israel than typical Hezbollah attacks.
Incessant Hezbollah rocket and drone fire continued on northern Israeli towns including Haifa, sending millions to shelters. One person killed and two wounded by cluster bomb debris in central Israel.
NATO air defenses intercepted a second Iranian ballistic missile that entered Turkish airspace. Debris fell in empty fields near Gaziantep. Erdogan warned Iran. The US urged all American citizens to leave southeastern Turkey. On March 10, NATO deployed Patriot missile batteries to Kürecik, Malatya province to protect the AN/TPY-2 early-warning radar station.
Saudi defense forces intercepted and destroyed 4 Iranian drones heading toward the Shaybah oilfield in the Empty Quarter, one of the kingdom's largest energy sites producing ~1 million barrels/day. No damage reported.
An Iranian missile struck a construction site in Yehud, east of Tel Aviv near Ben Gurion International Airport, killing one worker and critically wounding a second. A third person at a separate location sustained serious injuries from shrapnel. The workers were in an unprotected area outside a reinforced shelter when the missile hit. His death raised the Israeli death toll to 11 since February 28.
IDF struck the IRGC Space and Satellite Command (controlling the Khayyam satellite), plus ~50 ammunition bunkers at an internal security forces base, Basij militia bases, and internal security headquarters.
IDF pushed deeper into southern Lebanon overnight as part of its enhanced forward defense posture. IDF reported intercepting dozens of Hezbollah drones and striking dozens of rocket and missile launchers.
IDF confirmed killing Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters, in a precise overnight strike in Beirut's Dahiyeh. Makled was responsible for intelligence collection against IDF troops and cooperated with senior Hezbollah commanders planning attacks on Israel. Jets also struck areas between Ghobeiry and Haret Hreik neighborhoods. At least 12 killed.
Iranian missile and drone attack on an oil facility in Fujairah caused a fire. UAE air defenses responded to incoming threats.
Explosions reported in the religious city of Qom as US-Israeli bombardment continued on Day 10. Military and government sites targeted.
IDF launched extensive airstrikes on Tehran overnight, destroying the IRGC Air Force headquarters. Explosions reported across the capital as toxic smoke from previous oil facility strikes lingered over the city. Iran reported total death toll at 1,255.
Iranian missiles struck a residential facility on Sitra Island and caused fire at the Bapco oil refinery. Bapco Energies declared force majeure. At least 32 injured including children. Sirens activated across the area.
Iranian missile struck a residential facility in the central Saudi city of Al-Kharj, killing two Bangladeshi nationals and wounding twelve others including eleven Bangladeshis.
Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced 17 ballistic missiles and 6 drones were fired from Iran, all successfully intercepted. Explosions from interceptor missiles were heard across Doha. Government issued threat alert to citizens.
Iran fired a ballistic missile with cluster warhead at central Israel. The warhead scattered 24-80 submunitions with ~2.5kg explosives each over ~8km radius. 1 man seriously wounded in Tel Aviv, 5 wounded in Petah Tikva. More than a dozen impact sites reported.
Israeli Navy strike destroyed the fourth floor of the Ramada hotel building in central Beirut, killing five top IRGC Quds Force commanders according to the IDF. Iran called the victims diplomats who had relocated to the hotel for security. Tehran filed a complaint with the UN calling it a "terrorist attack" and "war crime." 5 killed, 10 wounded.
Hezbollah ambushed Israeli forces attempting to recover a disabled vehicle near the border. A bulldozer was struck by anti-tank missile, killing 2 soldiers including Staff Sgt. Maher Khatar (Engineering Corps). These were Israel's first combat fatalities since the war began Feb 28.
Dubai international airport came under drone attack. UAE air defenses intercepted most threats. Fresh attacks hit despite Iran's ceasefire pledge to neighbors.
An Iranian drone attack caused material damage to a water desalination plant in Bahrain, the country's interior ministry confirmed. Three people were injured in the attack, marking the first time a Gulf nation reported targeting of such a facility during the war.
IDF killed Abolghasem Babaeian, military secretary to Iran's supreme leader and chief of staff of Khatam-al Anbiya HQ, based on real-time intelligence. Fighter jets struck within 50 minutes of receiving the intel. He had been appointed after his predecessor was killed in the opening strikes.
Iran launched 16 ballistic missiles (all intercepted), 117 drones (113 intercepted, 4 fell within UAE), and 8 cruise missiles (all destroyed). One person killed by debris in Dubai's Al Barsha. A drone crashed near Dubai Airport Concourse A, disrupting operations.
US Navy continued minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz to reopen shipping lanes after Iran attempted to mine the waterway.
Israeli jets struck oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran for the first time, marking a significant escalation. Massive fires visible across the city.
US-Israel strikes continued pounding Tehran as Iranian Red Crescent reported the death toll surpassed 1,332. CENTCOM said it struck over 3,000 targets and destroyed 43 warships since Feb 28.
IRGC targeted the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa Bay using Kheibar Shekan solid-fuel ballistic missiles. A direct hit caused a building collapse and fire, killing 3 workers trapped under rubble. All operations at the refinery — Israel's largest oil processing plant supplying ~50-60% of domestic fuel — were shut down. The Energy Ministry estimated 10 days for repairs.
Houthi forces struck a Saudi Aramco oil processing facility near Riyadh, causing fire and production halt.
IAF with 80+ jets struck Iran's two most critical ballistic missile production sites. At Parchin: warhead factories and cruise missile R&D. At Shahrud: IRGC solid-propellant missile development facility. IDF assessed 75% of Iranian missile launchers destroyed.
Israel struck oil refineries and fuel storage depots in Iran for the first time. Tondgouyan refinery, Shahran oil depot, and Karaj oil storage hit. Massive fireballs and toxic black smoke blanketed Tehran causing "black rain." The strikes sparked the first US-Israel disagreement of the war.
Four Israeli helicopters crossed into Lebanese airspace from Syria. Commandos landed near Nabi Chit to search for remains of navigator Ron Arad (missing since 1986). Hezbollah fighters engaged the commandos. IAF launched ~40 airstrikes for cover. 41 killed, 40 wounded per Lebanese Health Ministry.
Israeli airstrikes hit Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, destroying 16 IRGC Quds Force aircraft. Also struck IRGC aerospace force HQ and Imam Hossein University training facility. CENTCOM announced US forces had struck over 3,000 targets in Iran since Feb 28.
Kuwait was targeted by seven Iranian drones; all were intercepted but two fuel depots at the international airport were hit, causing a huge fire. Two border security personnel were killed. A social security office was also damaged.
The US Embassy in Baghdad was attacked with rockets by Iraqi Shia militias. Iraqi PM al-Sudani ordered security forces to pursue perpetrators. The US Embassy issued two security alerts.
Two IDF Givati Brigade soldiers were moderately wounded in a Hezbollah missile attack. Separately, five more Givati soldiers were badly wounded by anti-tank missiles near the border. IDF said it had struck 600 Hezbollah targets.
Iran fired 12 missile salvos at Israel throughout the day. One missile carried a cluster warhead spreading submunitions across 12+ impact sites in central Israel. 6 wounded including 1 seriously in Tel Aviv. Iran's missile rate had dropped to below 15/day from 100 on day 1.
Despite Pezeshkian's televised address apologizing to Gulf nations, an Iranian missile hit a state-run oil refinery in a Bahraini industrial town. The fire was contained.
Explosions shook Tehran as US-Israel attacks intensified in the second week. Iran's President Pezeshkian said neighbors would no longer be targeted unless attacks originated from there.
Israel continued strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh district. Lebanon Health Ministry confirmed 217 killed and 798 wounded since the war began. 95,000 displaced.
Follow-up strikes hit Tabriz industrial complexes, with major fires reported across the city.
Follow-up strikes hit Houthi military command centers and drone storage facilities in Sanaa
Airstrikes hit an oil facility in southern Tehran, causing massive fires visible from across the city. 4,000 munitions dropped in 1,600 sorties over Iran so far.
Iran fired missiles at the Ras Tanura oil export terminal, one of the world's largest. Saudi air defenses intercepted most but fires were reported.
Pro-Iran militia rocket struck near Camp Arifjan US base in Kuwait, causing minor casualties.
Debris from airstrikes damaged UNESCO World Heritage Site Golestan Palace and the historic Grand Bazaar. Iran's FM claimed 33 civilian locations struck nationwide including hospitals and schools.
Israel began "broad-scale wave of strikes" on Tehran. Mehrabad airport targeted. Trump posted: "Today Iran will be hit very hard!" demanding unconditional surrender.
Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. US shuttered embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait amid escalating attacks.
A suspected Iranian drone struck the parking lot of the US consulate in Dubai, causing a fire. No injuries reported. US closed embassy and consulate operations.
Long-range missiles hit IRGC barracks and missile storage facilities in Iran's second-largest city Mashhad.
Israel continued heavy strikes on Beirut. Lebanese PM announced banning Hezbollah's military activities. Quds Force officers ordered to leave Lebanon.
Hezbollah fired over 100 rockets at Haifa and northern Israel. Iron Dome overwhelmed in some sectors. 3 killed, over 400 wounded including shrapnel and blast injuries.
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on military and government targets across Tehran as the campaign continued to intensify.
Four Iranian one-way attack drones struck the Azerbaijani exclave of Nakhchivan. Azerbaijan's Ministry of Defense said one drone was neutralized by the army while others hit civilian infrastructure. One drone struck the terminal building of Nakhchivan International Airport and another landed near a school in Shakarabad village. Four civilians were injured. Iran denied involvement, suggesting an Israeli false flag, but Azerbaijan, NATO and the EU condemned the attack.
Houthis fired 5 ballistic missiles at Riyadh. Saudi Patriot systems intercepted 4, one struck an industrial zone.
NATO air and missile defence systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran heading towards Turkish airspace. The missile was detected as it traveled through Iraqi and Syrian airspace. Debris from the interceptor fell in the Dörtyol district of Hatay province with no casualties. Iran denied intentionally targeting Turkey, calling it a "technical anomaly". US Defense Secretary Hegseth said there was no indication the incident would trigger NATO Article 5.
Precision strikes destroyed all runways and multiple aircraft at Shiraz Air Base as US-Israel campaign expanded across Iran.
Fragments from an intercepted Iranian ballistic missile fell on a residential area in Kuwait, injuring 15 people.
During the 10th wave of IDF strikes on Tehran, an Israeli Air Force F-35I "Adir" stealth fighter shot down an Iranian Air Force Yak-130 light combat/trainer jet north of Tehran — the first air-to-air kill ever achieved by an F-35 against a manned aircraft, and the first IAF aerial kill against a crewed aircraft since November 1985 (when F-15s downed Syrian MiG-23s over Lebanon). The IDF released cockpit radio audio in which the Israeli pilot reported "I executed, the target was hit, we continue the attack." IDF Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar commended the pilots as part of Operation Roaring Lion. The Yak-130 — one of eight Russia-supplied aircraft Iran received in September 2023 — was conducting a counter-drone patrol when it was intercepted. Unverified open-source footage showed the aircraft going down in a mountainous area north of Tehran with two possible ejections; both pilots' fates were not immediately confirmed. Iran's IRGC initially misidentified the aircraft as "an Israeli drone shot down by air defenses" before Iranian state media corrected the report.
Air defense systems around Bushehr were targeted. The nuclear power plant itself was not directly hit but surrounding military infrastructure was destroyed.
USS warships shelled Houthi anti-ship missile batteries threatening Red Sea trade routes
USS Charlotte fired two Mark 48 torpedoes at Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, sinking it 44 nautical miles off Sri Lanka. Iran's army confirmed 104 crew members killed and 32 seriously injured. First submarine torpedo sinking since the Falklands War.
An Iranian ballistic missile struck 2km from the US 5th Fleet headquarters in Manama, injuring civilians.
Israeli air force hit Hezbollah rocket storage facilities and launch positions in the Bekaa Valley near Baalbek.
Strikes hit Basij paramilitary bases and IRGC headquarters in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province capital.
IDF flattened the building where Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts was meeting to choose Khamenei's successor. The building was destroyed but no casualties confirmed among members.
CENTCOM confirmed US forces struck or sank over 20 Iranian ships including the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier. No Iranian warships remained in the Persian Gulf.
Strikes destroyed a police building and eliminated S-300 and Bavar-373 air defense batteries around Tabriz. Fighter jets also hit on the ground.
Iran launched another wave of ballistic missiles at central Israel. Most intercepted but debris caused casualties. Israel Health Ministry reported surge in hospitalizations.
Israeli Air Force dropped dozens of bombs on IRIB headquarters, calling it the "beating heart" of IRGC propaganda. The building was completely destroyed.
IDF confirmed overnight strike killed Hussein Makled, head of Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters. Lebanon announced it would ban Hezbollah's military activities.
Israel launched heavy strikes on Beirut's southern suburb Dahiyeh after ordering evacuation. 20 killed and 91 wounded in Dahiyeh, 11 killed and 58 wounded in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward Tel Aviv in what it called a "defensive act" after Israel's strikes. Most intercepted by Iron Dome.
An oil tanker flying the Marshall Islands flag was attacked by an Iranian drone boat approximately 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat, Oman. The explosion in the main engine room caused a fire that killed one crew member and injured four others. The attack was part of Iran's broader targeting of maritime assets in the Gulf of Oman.
US Air Force struck Houthi ballistic missile launchers used to attack Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia
Massive bombardment destroyed suspected weapons development facilities at Parchin military complex southeast of Tehran.
Kata'ib Hezbollah launched explosive drones at the US-coalition airbase near Erbil.
Video footage showed the IRGC's Malek-Ashtar building in Tehran completely destroyed following a joint US-Israel missile strike. The building housed IRGC internal security operations.
Airstrikes hit the old parliament building in Tehran which was being used by the Assembly of Experts. Iran International reported the structure was heavily damaged.
A Shahed-type Iranian loitering munition struck RAF Akrotiri, the UK Royal Air Force base on the southern tip of Cyprus, at approximately 10:03 pm local time (20:03 UTC), causing minor damage to a hangar. Two more drones were intercepted by British Typhoon and F-35 jets scrambled from the base. No casualties were reported. The UK government stated it was "not at war" with Iran; Cypriot and Lebanese officials later attributed responsibility to Hezbollah acting with Iranian backing. The strike was the first attack on British sovereign territory since World War II, bringing the conflict to EU soil and prompting Greece to announce deployments of frigates and F-16s to defend Cyprus. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said the island would not be used as a base for offensive strikes on Iran.
Iran launched massive retaliatory missile barrage at Tel Aviv. Iron Dome intercepted most but several struck residential areas. Hundreds hospitalized.
Hezbollah launched rockets and drones at northern Israel in response to Khamenei's killing, breaking the November 2024 ceasefire.
An Iranian ballistic missile with 500kg warhead struck a synagogue in Beit Shemesh, penetrating the bomb shelter beneath. 9 killed including 3 teen siblings. Deadliest strike on Israel.
US and Israel conducted attacks on Iranian-backed Iraqi militias to degrade their ability to conduct retaliatory attacks.
Iran launched 189 ballistic missiles, 941 drones and 3 cruise missiles at the UAE. Debris damaged Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. Jebel Ali port hit.
Iranian drone struck a tactical operations center at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait, killing 6 US soldiers from the 103rd Sustainment Command. The makeshift facility had little overhead protection.
Two Iranian drones hit Duqm Port in Oman, with one striking a mobile workers' housing unit injuring one person and the second being intercepted, with debris falling near fuel storage tanks. Iran's foreign ministry later stated the attacks were not ordered centrally and were carried out by military units acting independently, calling Oman a "friend and neighbour".
B-1 bombers struck weapons depots and command centers used by Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria as part of the campaign to degrade Iran's regional proxy network.
Two Iranian drones crashed in Jordanian territory as part of broader Iranian retaliatory strikes across the region. One drone struck near residential homes in Azraq, wounding a girl and damaging nearby homes. Jordan announced it was targeted by a total of 60 missiles and 59 drones, with Jordanian and allied air defenses intercepting 49 of them including 13 ballistic missiles. A total of 14 people were injured across the country.
US Navy destroyed 9 Iranian warships including the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier as Iran attempted to close the Strait of Hormuz. Trump confirmed the sinkings.
Cruise missiles struck the IR-40 heavy water reactor complex at Arak.
Airstrikes hit IRGC command and religious authority installations in the holy city of Qom.
The Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, near an IRGC naval base, was triple-tapped by US Tomahawk missiles. NYT, CBC, NPR and BBC Verify investigations concluded the US was likely responsible. Iranian authorities confirmed 165 killed; independent counts cite up to 175, mostly schoolgirls aged 7-12. UNESCO condemned it as a grave violation of humanitarian law. UN OHCHR called for an independent investigation.
Tomahawk cruise missiles devastated Iran's main naval base on the Strait of Hormuz, destroying port infrastructure and multiple vessels.
Cruise missiles struck IRGC ballistic missile storage and launch facilities near Kermanshah in western Iran.
US strikes hit the TESA centrifuge assembly complex in Karaj, which had been previously damaged by sabotage in 2021.
Israeli F-35s and US bombers struck the Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center in the first hours of Operation Epic Fury.
B-2 bombers dropped GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker busters on the underground Fordow enrichment plant near Qom.
Israeli F-35s and US bombers struck the Natanz nuclear facility. IAEA confirmed satellite imagery showed entrance buildings damaged.
Operation Epic Fury began at 20:38 UTC. US and Israeli forces struck Supreme Leader Khamenei's compound, killing him along with Chief of Staff Abdolrahim Mousavi and former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.