US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 23 coverage
In the past hours, Iranian ballistic missile strikes have left at least 47 people injured across twelve locations in southern 'Israel'. The city of Dimona, home to the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center, suffered multiple direct hits on residential buildings in what Tehran calls retaliation for an attack on its Natanz facility. Simultaneously, a mass casualty event was declared in Arad, where a missile impact caused a building to collapse, seriously wounding a 5-year-old girl and leaving dozens more injured as rescue teams search the rubble.
The 2026 war between ‘Israel’, the United States, and Iran started on February 28 with the launch of Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-‘Israeli’ military campaign. Nearly 900 coordinated strikes were executed within the initial 12 hours, targeting Iranian missile systems, air defenses, military infrastructure, and senior leadership figures across multiple sites.
The operation resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and numerous other high-ranking officials, with explicit objectives of preventing nuclear weapon development, dismantling ballistic missile capabilities, and advancing leadership change.
Iran initiated large-scale retaliatory missile and drone attacks against ‘Israeli’ settlements, US bases, and allied targets throughout the Middle East.
The escalation also encompassed disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces shut it down; heightening risks to global energy supplies.
Subsequent phases featured intensified ‘Israeli’ airstrikes on Iranian fuel depots and energy facilities in Tehran and surrounding provinces, complemented by US efforts to neutralize naval assets and remaining missile infrastructure.
The war produced over 2,000 reported deaths across Iran, ‘Israel’, and Lebanon.
Economic effects have included sharp increases in oil prices and interruptions to international shipping, prompting releases from strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize markets.
'Israel' expects 'weeks of fighting' against Iran, Hezbollah
'Israel' faces more weeks of fighting against arch-foes Iran and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin said on Sunday.
"Citizens of Israel, we face more weeks of fighting against Iran and Hezbollah," Defrin said in a televised briefing.
"With each passing day, we are further weakening the (Iranian) terror regime. We will not allow it or its proxies to threaten the citizens of Israel or the existence of the state of Israel."
One 'Israeli' killed, 164 injured in Saturday missile strikes: Magen David Adom
'Israeli' emergency service, Magen David Adom (MDA), reported that one person was killed over the past 24 hours following Iranian missile strikes. The victim, a man in his 60s, died after being hit by shrapnel.
MDA said its crews treated 164 people during the same period, including 150 with physical injuries and 14 suffering from anxiety-related symptoms. Among the injured, 12 are in serious condition with wounds caused by shrapnel and blasts, 20 are in moderate condition, and 88 sustained mild injuries.
Since the start of the war, MDA reported treating 1,576 people. A total of 16 people have been killed in missile strikes, including 15 who died at the scene and one who later succumbed to injuries in hospital.
Explosions heard in Erbil
Residents in Erbil reported hearing a series of explosions on Sunday night as regional tensions continue.
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Iran launches a salvo of missiles toward 'Israel'
Iran launches a fresh barrage of missiles toward 'Israel'.
The 'Israeli' Home Front Command issued a warning after detecting launches targeting Dimona and the Negev in southern 'Israel'.
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Alert period ends in Jordan
Alert period ends in Jordan.
Sirens sound in Jordan
Jordanian authorities sound the alarm to alert residents of ongoing danger.
UAE intercepts 345 missiles, 1,773 drones from Iran
On March 22, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced its air defenses intercepted four ballistic missiles and 25 drones launched from Iran.
Since the start of the recent Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have intercepted a total of 345 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles, and 1,773 drones.
The strikes have resulted in the deaths of two armed forces personnel on duty and six civilians of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, and Palestinian nationality.
Another 160 people were injured, with wounds ranging from minor to severe, including UAE nationals and residents from Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Turkey, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden, and Tunisia.
UAE Ministry of Defense emphasized that it remains fully prepared to respond to any threats, asserting its commitment to protecting national security, sovereignty, and the country’s strategic interests.
Ben Gurion Airport recommends immediate closure of airspace
'Israeli' media reported that technical and professional teams at Ben Gurion Airport have recommended the immediate closure of the country’s airspace.
Iran launches wave 74 targeting US bases, ‘Israel’
Iran has announced the launch of its 74th wave of attacks using heavy missiles, targeting US military bases and deep inside ‘Israel’, according to official statements.
The latest escalation signals a widening scope of operations, with Tehran indicating that both American assets and targets within ‘Israel’ are now within range.
Iran threatens UAE with crushing strikes over “sovereignty violation”
Iran warns of immediate retaliation if US targets energy sites
- Iran warns it will take immediate retaliatory measures if the United States targets its energy infrastructure.
- Tehran says any attack on its power stations will trigger broad escalation across the region.
Iran has issued a series of escalating warnings, saying it will take immediate retaliatory measures if the United States follows through on threats targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.
Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely closed” if Iranian power stations are attacked, adding the vital waterway would remain shut until damaged facilities are rebuilt.
Zolfaghari also warned that “all” electricity stations, energy infrastructure, and information and communications technology systems in ‘Israel’ would be targeted on a wide scale in the event of US action.
Additionally, the spokesperson said companies across the region in which Americans hold shares would face “complete destruction,” while power plants in countries hosting US military bases would be considered legitimate targets.
His statement added that all US economic interests in West Asia are prepared to be “fully destroyed” if conflict intensifies.
The spokesperson stressed that Iran “did not initiate the war and will not do so,” but said Tehran would take all necessary measures to defend its territory and national interests if its infrastructure is attacked.
VIDEO: Cluster bomb hits Tel Aviv road
Missile from a reported cluster munition fell in Holon, south of Tel Aviv.
VIDEO - Widespread destruction in 'Israeli' city of Arad following Iranian strike
'Israeli' military strikes bridge in south Lebanon after warning
'Israel's' military struck a key bridge in south Lebanon on Sunday, after 'Israel's' defence minister said the army had been ordered to destroy more bridges over the Litani River.
According to AFP correspondent, smoke was seen rising from the site north of the city of Tyre after the bombardment of the Qasmiyeh bridge, located on a main highway linking villages in the Tyre district with others further north, after 'Israel' claimed the bridge was being used by Hezbollah.
Iran fires missiles toward 'Israel'
Reports indicate Iranian missiles targeted areas including Greater Tel Aviv, the northern coastal plain, and settlements near Ramallah.
Air raid sirens blare across Jordan
Air raid sirens blare across Jordan
Trump says radical left is greatest US enemy after "Iran’s death"
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that with Iran gone, the “greatest enemy America has is the radical left, highly incompetent Democrat Party.”
Over 2,700 'Israelis' displaced as Iranian missile strikes hit Arad and Dimona
'Israeli' media report that 2,734 people have sought shelter, including 1,000 evacuated from Arad and Dimona, following Iranian missile attacks.
Seventh and final missing person found in Qatar helicopter crash
Authorities have located the last of seven missing individuals following the helicopter crash in Qatari territorial waters.
