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2026-03-18

17 events

US DNI Gabbard tells Senate: Iran regime intact but largely degraded — would rebuild missiles over years if leadership survives

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified to the US Senate that the intelligence community assesses the Iranian regime to be intact but largely degraded due to US-Israeli attacks on its leadership and military capabilities. Gabbard added that if Iran leadership survived the war, it would begin a years-long effort to rebuild its missile and drone programs.

Washington D.C., United States

HIGHINTELLIGENCE·12:00 UTCVERIFIED

Kuwait arrests 10 Hezbollah-linked operatives plotting attacks on vital infrastructure

Kuwait's interior ministry announced the arrest of 10 Kuwaiti citizens affiliated with Iran-backed Hezbollah, accused of plotting "terrorist" actions against the country's vital infrastructure. Bloomberg reported this was the second such arrest set in Kuwait that week. The cell was dismantled before any attacks were carried out.

Kuwait City, Kuwait

CRITICALMILITARY·10:00 UTCVERIFIED

US-Israel coordinated strike hits South Pars natural gas field — world largest gas reservoir targeted, Qatar calls it dangerous and irresponsible

The strike on Iran South Pars natural gas field was coordinated with and approved by the Trump administration, Axios reported citing two senior Israeli officials and a US defense official. Qatar, which shares the South Pars/North Dome field with Iran, condemned the strike as a dangerous and irresponsible step. South Pars is the largest natural gas field in the world, supplying the bulk of Iran gas output and co-developed with Qatar North Dome.

Asaluyeh, Bushehr Province / South Pars offshore, Persian Gulf, Iran

HIGHMILITARY·09:35 UTCVERIFIED

IDF announces imminent bombing of Litani River bridges in southern Lebanon — Hezbollah supply line interdiction, mass evacuation ordered north of Zahrani river

The Israeli military announced it will begin bombing bridges across the Litani River in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah from moving reinforcements and combat equipment to areas where IDF forces are operating. IDF Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee posted the warning on X, repeating a mass evacuation order for all residents south of the Zahrani River to move north immediately.

Litani River, Southern Lebanon

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·08:00 UTCVERIFIED

IMO convenes extraordinary session on Hormuz shipping crisis — 3,200 vessels and 20,000 seafarers trapped west of strait

The International Maritime Organization convened its 36th Extraordinary Council Session (C/ES.36) on March 18-19 in London to address the maritime crisis caused by the Iran war. The IMO disclosed that approximately 3,200 vessels carrying around 20,000 seafarers are currently trapped west of the Strait of Hormuz. The session aims to establish a safe maritime corridor for the evacuation of stranded ships and crew from the Persian Gulf.

IMO Headquarters, London / Strait of Hormuz

HIGHMILITARY·07:00 UTCVERIFIED

Strike on Larestan courthouse kills at least 8 — civilians and judicial staff among dead in southern Iran

A strike hit a courthouse complex in Larestan, a county in southern Fars Province, Iran, on Wednesday March 18, killing at least eight people including civilians and judicial staff. Iran's judiciary Mizan news agency confirmed the attack, calling it an 'enemy attack'. No immediate claim of responsibility.

Larestan, Fars Province, Iran

HIGHINTELLIGENCE·06:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iran executes Kourosh Keyvani for spying for Mossad — judiciary confirms execution day after Larijani killing

Iran executed Kourosh Keyvani on March 18 for allegedly providing Israel Mossad with photographs and information about sensitive locations inside Iran, the judiciary Mizan news agency confirmed. The execution came the day after the Israeli killing of national security chief Ali Larijani and signals Iran is conducting a parallel domestic security crackdown alongside its military campaign.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHMILITARY·05:00 UTCVERIFIED

IDF strikes multiple military infrastructure sites across Tehran — IRGC Security Unit HQ, ballistic missile command center, air defense systems destroyed

The IDF announced it struck numerous military infrastructure sites across Tehran in an overnight campaign. Targets included command centers, the IRGC Security Unit headquarters responsible for suppressing domestic protests, a ballistic missile command center, a maintenance center of the General Logistics and Support Department of Internal Security Forces, and multiple Iranian air defense systems. The campaign represents a systematic targeting of Tehran military command and control infrastructure.

Tehran, Iran

CRITICALMILITARY·04:00 UTCVERIFIED

Israel kills Iran Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in overnight Tehran strike — Katz confirms, authorizes open-ended IDF targeting of senior Iranian officials

Israeli Defense Minister Katz confirmed that Iran Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib was eliminated in an overnight airstrike on Tehran. Iranian state television subsequently confirmed his death — the first official Iranian acknowledgement. President Pezeshkian called it 'an unfair assassination.' Khatib targeting was confirmed as a joint US-Israel intelligence operation. Katz announced Netanyahu authorized IDF to kill any senior Iranian official without additional per-strike approval.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHMILITARY·03:50 UTCVERIFIED

IDF strikes Beirut Bashoura neighbourhood — Hezbollah facility targeted, evacuation warning issued before strike

An Israeli airstrike struck Beirut Bashoura neighbourhood on Wednesday morning, confirmed by Reuters and AFP witnesses who heard a loud explosion. Unlike the earlier Zuqaq al-Blat strike, the IDF issued a prior evacuation warning via Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee, urging residents of a specific building in Bashoura to leave before the strike. The IDF stated it was targeting a Hezbollah facility in the area.

Bashoura, Central Beirut, Lebanon

HIGHMILITARY·03:40 UTCVERIFIED

Qatar intercepts missile attack — armed forces confirm interception, blasts heard in Doha by AFP journalist

Qatar's defence ministry confirmed its armed forces intercepted a missile attack in the early hours of Wednesday, March 18. An AFP journalist in Doha heard several blasts as Qatar's air defense systems engaged the incoming missiles. Qatar hosts the largest US military base in the Middle East — Al Udeid Air Base — which houses the CENTCOM forward headquarters and over 10,000 US personnel.

Doha, Qatar

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·03:30 UTCVERIFIED

Iran warns of global repercussions: Araghchi on nuclear doctrine, Pezeshkian warns of uncontrollable consequences that could engulf entire world

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said nuclear doctrine unlikely to change despite the war, noting the new supreme leader has not yet publicly expressed his view. Separately, President Pezeshkian posted on X that continued US-Israel attacks will not benefit their side and warned "could have uncontrollable consequences, the scope of which could engulf the entire world."

Tehran, Iran

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·01:47 UTCVERIFIED

Iran army chief Hatami vows 'decisive and regrettable' retaliation for Larijani killing — IRGC says missile salvo already launched 'in revenge'

Iranian army chief Amir Hatami vowed to launch a 'decisive and regrettable' retaliation for the Israeli killing of national security chief Ali Larijani. The IRGC separately stated its overnight missile salvo at central Israel was fired 'in revenge for the blood of martyr Ali Larijani and his companions.' Larijani's deaths are martyred, Hatami said, and will be avenged.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHMILITARY·01:30 UTCVERIFIED

IDF issues evacuation warning for Tyre — warns residents to leave as Hezbollah strikes imminent in Lebanese coastal city

The IDF issued a large-scale evacuation warning for the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre and all surrounding towns — the first of its kind in Tyre during the war. AFP confirmed chaos erupted across Tyre with residents fleeing amid heavy traffic and warning gunfire. Additional villages Arnoun, Yohmor, Zawtar El Charqiyeh, and Zawtar El Gharbiyeh also received evacuation orders. Many families remained including those in Palestinian refugee camps. NYT described it as a large-scale operation targeting Hezbollah infrastructure across the Tyre district.

Tyre, Lebanon

CRITICALMILITARY·00:24 UTCVERIFIED

Israel strikes central Beirut without warning — Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood hit, near Lebanese government HQ and embassies

Israeli forces struck central Beirut Zuqaq al-Blat neighbourhood in the early hours of Day 19 without advance warning. Lebanon health ministry confirmed at least 12 people were killed and 41 others wounded — a toll covering the full 8-hour strike campaign on central Beirut (01:30am–08:00am local time, 4 strikes total). The ministry attributed the deaths specifically to Zuqaq al-Blat. A separate strike hit the Bashoura neighbourhood with a prior evacuation warning. Reuters reported 4 airstrikes over 8 hours — warning issued before only one.

Zuqaq al-Blat, Central Beirut, Lebanon

HIGHMILITARY·00:09 UTCVERIFIED

Iran strikes Gulf states — Saudi Arabia intercepts 6 drones in east, Kuwait air defenses engage rocket and drone attack

Iran launched a new wave of drone and rocket attacks against Gulf states in the early hours of Day 19. Saudi Arabia's defence ministry confirmed it intercepted six Iranian drones over the country's east. Kuwait's military separately reported active interception of rocket and drone attacks against the country.

Eastern Saudi Arabia / Kuwait

HIGHMILITARY·00:09 UTCVERIFIED

Drone directly hits US Embassy Baghdad — second attack on embassy in hours, security fence breached

A drone directly struck the US Embassy compound in Baghdad in the early hours of Day 19, with an AFP security source confirming a drone 'directly hit the embassy.' A second security official said the drone fell near the embassy's security fence. The strike came hours after a separate drone and rocket attack had already targeted the US Embassy in the Iraqi capital.

Baghdad, Iraq — US Embassy, Green Zone

2026-03-17

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HIGHMILITARY·23:05 UTCVERIFIED

US strikes Iranian missile sites near Strait of Hormuz with bunker-buster bombs — anti-ship threat to shipping targeted

The US military struck Iranian missile sites along Iran's coastline near the Strait of Hormuz, using bunker-buster bombs to neutralize anti-ship missiles that posed a direct risk to international shipping. The targeted sites were assessed as Iranian coastal defense missile installations that had been positioned to threaten commercial and military vessels transiting the critical chokepoint.

Strait of Hormuz, Iran coastline

CRITICALMILITARY·23:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iran overnight missile salvo kills two in Ramat Gan, damages Tel Aviv train station — Day 19 opens with Iranian barrage on central Israel

Iran launched an overnight ballistic missile salvo at central Israel in the early hours of March 18 (Day 19). Two people were killed in Ramat Gan (a suburb of Tel Aviv). A man in Bnei Brak was lightly hurt by shrapnel. Damage was reported at Tel Aviv train station. The overnight attack continues Iran's pattern of nightly salvos on central Israeli population centers.

Central Israel

HIGHMILITARY·22:15 UTCVERIFIED

Iran projectile strikes road outside Al Minhad Air Base, UAE — Australian soldiers stationed there, fire damages facilities; no casualties

An Iranian projectile struck a road just outside Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE on Tuesday evening, causing a fire that damaged medical and accommodation facilities. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the strike at 9:15am AEDT and said all Australian defence personnel were safe. Al Minhad hosts Australia main Middle East military hub and coalition forces from multiple countries. No personnel were injured.

Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai, United Arab Emirates