US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 34 coverage
The 2026 Iran War began on February 28 when the United States and ‘Israel’ launched an operation dubbed Epic Fury by the US and Lion's Roar by ‘Israel’, unleashing nearly 900 airstrikes in 12 hours on Iranian missile systems, air defenses, nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership targets.
Yemen’s Houthi movement entered the war early, launching missile and drone attacks toward ‘Israel’ and expanding the war beyond the Gulf and Levant theaters.
This direct assault followed years of shadow war, including the first-ever Iran-‘Israel’ missile exchanges in April and October 2024 and a limited 12-day war in June 2025 that damaged Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top officials were killed in the opening salvo, while a US Tomahawk strike on a school adjacent to a naval base near Bandar Abbas killed about 170 civilians, mostly children.
Iran responded within hours by firing hundreds of ballistic missiles and launching thousands of drones at ‘Israel’, US bases in the Gulf, and targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait.
Tehran restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz—through which 20% of global oil flows—disrupting shipping and spiking oil prices.
The retaliation reignited fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, prompting ‘Israeli’ strikes there and spreading the conflict regionally while hitting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, airports, and heritage sites.
Over the next three weeks, US-‘Israeli’ forces conducted sustained air campaigns that destroyed much of Iran’s air-defense network, missile production sites and navy assets.
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, but pragmatic senior official Ali Larijani was assassinated in an ‘Israeli’ strike on March 17.
More than 80,000 civilian sites were hit, including 260 medical facilities and UNESCO-listed buildings, causing widespread blackouts, fuel shortages, toxic pollution, and over 2,000 total deaths across Iran, ‘Israel’, Lebanon, and Gulf states.
The war remained active in its fifth week with ongoing US-‘Israeli’ airstrikes on remaining Iranian targets and Iranian retaliatory barrages, including recent cluster-munition attacks on ‘Israel’ and a failed long-range missile attempt at Diego Garcia.
Trump has threatened to destroy Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens fully but has signaled possible winding down or deals, which Tehran denies pursuing.
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Explosion heard in Tabriz, northwestern Iran
Iranian media reported hearing a loud explosion in Tabriz, a city in northwestern Iran.
Bahrain warns of regional escalation over Iranian attacks
Bahrain’s Foreign Minister warned of a “serious escalation” resulting from “ongoing and illegal” Iranian attacks on several Arab countries. He added that the assaults in the Gulf “go beyond the targeted states, affecting the security and stability of the entire region.”
The minister called on Iran to “stop supporting and arming its militias” and to refrain from any actions that could threaten freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb.
Iran claims strikes on US-linked sites in Gulf, ‘Israel’
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said its forces “targeted US steel industries in Abu Dhabi and US aluminum industries in Bahrain.”
The spokesperson also claimed strikes on “facilities belonging to Rafael military industries” in ‘Israel’.
Separately, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that a “sophisticated enemy fighter” was hit over southern Qeshm Island by a modern naval air defense system under the supervision of the country’s unified air defense network. The aircraft reportedly crashed between Hengam Island and Qeshm Island, sinking into the Gulf’s waters.
Iranian missile impact leaves massive crater in central ‘Israel’
Footage shows extensive destruction and a large crater following an Iranian missile strike earlier tonight in central ‘Israel’.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding casualties as emergency teams continue to assess the impact and survey affected areas.
Iranian media says mass rallies show support for new Supreme Leader
Iranian state media shared footage it said shows crowds gathering in several cities to protest against attacks by ‘Israel’ and the United States, while expressing loyalty to newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
The videos, circulated by official outlets, appear to show demonstrators chanting slogans and waving national flags during organized rallies.
The claims could not be independently verified, however, recent reports indicate that pro-government demonstrations have been widely organized across the country.
Iraq 'exerting maximum effort to prevent escalation': ministry
Iraq is exerting "maximum effort" to prevent any escalation on its territory, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, after the US embassy in Baghdad warned of possible attacks in the city by pro-Iran armed groups.
The foreign ministry said it was responding to the US statement regarding security concerns, and in its own statement said it was "exerting maximum effort to prevent any escalation, strengthen security measures, protect diplomatic missions, foreign interests and citizens, and maintain internal stability".
Earlier on Thursday, the US embassy had warned that "Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours".
Drone attack targets US logistics center in Baghdad: security sources
A drone attack targeted the US diplomatic and logistics center in Baghdad's international airport complex on Thursday, two Iraqi security sources told AFP.
"Two drones targeted the logistics support centre, causing a fire but no injuries," one security source said, adding that one of the drones was shot down "behind the airport". A second source confirmed the incident.
The airport complex houses an Iraqi military base as well as the US facility.
Destruction of Karaj’s B1 Bridge raises questions on Iran’s oil economy squeeze plan
- B1 Bridge in Karaj partially destroyed, two killed, several injured.
- Strike may signal wider US-‘Israel’ operation targeting Iran’s oil routes.
Iranian news agency Fars reported Thursday that the B1 Bridge in Karaj was hit in a military strike, destroying key structural sections.
The bridge, measuring 1,000 meters long and 136 meters high, is the tallest in the Middle East and a vital link between Tehran and Iran’s oil-producing regions.
President of the United States Donald Trump shared footage on social media showing a massive explosion that caused a significant collapse, with thick smoke rising from the site.
Local officials confirmed two fatalities and several injuries, though authorities assured residents that water and electricity services remain unaffected and no environmental hazards were reported.
Analysts suggest the strike could be a prelude to a broader joint military operation by the United States and ‘Israel’, aimed at seizing strategic areas and cutting off key economic routes, including access to Iran’s oil exports.
Trump warns Iran after collapse of B1 Bridge
US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning following the collapse of Iran’s B1 Bridge, describing it as “the biggest bridge in Iran” and saying it will “never be used again.”
He added that “much more is to follow” and called on Iranian leadership to make a deal before it is too late, cautioning that continued escalation could leave “nothing of what still could become a great country.”
The comments come amid intensified strikes on Iran’s critical infrastructure.
Austria blocks US military flights to uphold neutrality
Austria’s Ministry of Defense told Al Jazeera that it has denied permission for US military aircraft to transit through its airspace. The ministry said the decision reflects Austria’s commitment to neutrality and that it will prevent any aircraft linked to conflicts from crossing its territory.
Alert period ends in Jordan
Alert period ends in Jordan.
Sirens sound in northern ‘Israel’ and near Jerusalem after missile alerts
‘Israel’s’ Home Front Command reported air raid sirens in Karmiel and parts of the Upper Galilee following the detection of rockets from Lebanon.
Additionally, early warnings were also triggered after rockets were detected from Iran heading toward Jerusalem and the greater Tel Aviv area.
Sirens sound in Jordan
Authorities sounded the alarm in Jordan.
Shrapnel from rockets falls in Zarqa, no injuries reported
Shrapnel from rocket projectiles landed in areas of Zarqa governorate on Thursday, according to Roya News correspondent. No injuries were reported.
Earlier, similar incidents were recorded in Al-Mafraq, where the Royal Engineering Corps and security forces responded to falling shrapnel without any casualties.
Public safety instructions
The General Directorate of Public Security urged citizens to follow safety guidelines to protect themselves, including:
- Stay clear: Avoid areas where unusual objects or shrapnel have landed to prevent risks from unexploded remnants.
- Do not touch: Citizens are warned against handling or approaching such objects for photos or interference.
- Report immediately: Call the unified emergency number (911) if any remnants or suspicious objects are observed.
- Verify information: The public is advised to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified videos or rumors that could cause panic.
Authorities emphasized that following these precautions is essential to ensure safety amid ongoing regional tensions and occasional projectile activity.
Siren sounds in Jordan after first 24-hour pause since regional escalation
Jordan recorded a new air raid siren after a 24-hour pause, marking the first break in alerts since February 28, according to monitoring by the Roya News app. The last siren before this was registered on Wednesday at 6:05 p.m. local time.
The new alert comes after weeks of near-daily projectile overflights in Jordanian airspace and direct threats from Iran, which had prompted frequent siren warnings to notify citizens, according to data and analysis from the Roya News app.
Week with highest siren activity
Roya News data show that the fourth week of the conflict, from March 21 to March 27, recorded the highest number of siren alerts in Jordan, with 41 sirens in total.
March 26 alone had 10 sirens, the densest daily record since the escalation began.
Shift in military operations
Observers suggest that the temporary pause in alerts, followed by this latest siren, may indicate a shift in military activity toward areas farther from Jordan.
This coincides with intensified operations on the Lebanese front, where Hezbollah has increased rocket fire from southern Lebanon targeting ‘Israeli’ positions, focusing mostly on the Galilee and northern depth regions. Analysts say this has contained air alert activity to those areas, limiting its impact on Jordanian airspace.
Readiness maintained despite temporary lull
Despite the temporary slowdown, the Jordanian Armed Forces continue to maintain full readiness to monitor potential developments arising from regional tensions.
Military sources confirmed that all measures remain in place to protect Jordanian territory and ensure the safety of citizens from possible aerial threats while maintaining high operational preparedness despite the apparent calm in siren activity.
Alert period ends in Jordan
Alert period ends in Jordan
'Israeli' minister sends message to Naim Qassem
Sirens sound in Jordan
Jordanian authorities sounded the alarm in Jordan after almost 24 hours of no sirens.
IRGC missile sticker mocks Netanyahu, Trump with Epstein reference
A missile launched by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) during the 90th wave of strikes targeting ‘Israel’ and US sites carried a sticker depicting Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump, and Jeffrey Epstein sitting together on a bed.
The English text on the sticker read:
“hey, STUPID trump, The Strait of HORMUZ is a bigger piece than your mouth
Your own strait is also in the hands of Epstein and little BB
Thank you for your attention to this matter
HORMUZ GUYS”
Persian text at the bottom translates as: “Talking about the Strait of Hormuz is much bigger than the mouth of a gambler.”
Images shared by IRGC show the sticker attached to the missile prior to launch. The use of Epstein’s image connects the caricature to the late financier involved in a high-profile sex scandal.
