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2026-03-18

6 events

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

14 events

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

HIGHPOLITICAL·20:30 UTCVERIFIED

Trump says leaving NATO is something to 'think about' after allies refuse to secure Strait of Hormuz

President Trump escalated his pressure on NATO allies by saying that leaving the alliance is something to 'think about,' after NATO members refused his call to create an international naval police force to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. The threat comes a day after Trump warned NATO faces a 'very bad future' if allies don't respond, and his Day 18 statement that the US doesn't 'need or desire' NATO help on Hormuz.

Washington DC, USA

HIGHMILITARY·20:00 UTCVERIFIED

Iran launches missile wave targeting IDF forces operating at Israel-Lebanon border — direct strike at IDF ground forces in Lebanon operation

Iranian state media reported that Tehran launched a wave of missiles targeting Israeli forces operating in and around the Israel-Lebanon border — directly targeting IDF ground forces conducting the Lebanon invasion. The strike represents Iran's first publicly stated direct targeting of IDF ground forces in the Lebanon theater, distinct from the general missile salvos on central and northern Israeli territory.

Israel-Lebanon border / Northern Israel

HIGHHUMANITARIAN·20:00 UTCVERIFIED

UN Human Rights Office: Israeli attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in Lebanon may amount to war crimes

The United Nations Human Rights Office stated that Israeli attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in Lebanon may amount to war crimes. The assessment was reported by the Guardian on Day 18. Over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon by Israeli bombing and blanket evacuation orders.

Geneva, Switzerland / Lebanon

HIGHDIPLOMATIC·19:30 UTCVERIFIED

Iran deputy foreign minister tells Sky News US ground troops would be 'reckless' — Iran will fight for as long as needed

Iran's deputy foreign minister gave a live interview to Sky News international affairs editor from Tehran, warning that US boots on the ground would be a 'reckless' move and that Iran would fight for as long as is needed. The interview came after Trump said he was 'not really afraid of anything' and was 'not ready to leave yet.' Iran confirmed Larijani and Soleimani's deaths the same evening.

Tehran, Iran

CRITICALINTELLIGENCE·19:00 UTCVERIFIED

IDF Spokesman Defrin vows to hunt down and neutralize Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei — 'He is not immune'

IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin publicly vowed at a press conference that Israel will hunt down and neutralize Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. 'He is not immune. We will pursue him, find him, and neutralize him,' Defrin said, pointing to the killings of Larijani and Basij commander Soleimani as proof of capability. Defrin also noted Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard from publicly since the conflict began.

Tel Aviv, Israel

HIGHPOLITICAL·18:30 UTCVERIFIED

Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf warns Hormuz will not return to pre-war status — one of last senior regime figures speaks

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, one of the last remaining influential Islamic Republic figures, warned that the Strait of Hormuz will not resume normal operations on pre-war terms even after the conflict ends. 'The Strait of Hormuz situation won't return to its pre-war status,' Ghalibaf said in an English-language social media post.

Tehran, Iran

CRITICALMILITARY·18:00 UTCVERIFIED

Hezbollah fires major rocket barrage — sirens across Galilee, near Haifa, and northern towns; IDF retaliates against launchers

The predicted Hezbollah major rocket barrage materialized in the evening of Day 18. Sirens sounded across the Galilee, near Haifa, and in several northern towns as Hezbollah launched a barrage against Israel. The IDF immediately began striking Hezbollah rocket launchers and infrastructure in Lebanon to prevent further fire.

Northern Israel / Southern Lebanon

STANDARDPOLITICAL·18:00 UTCVERIFIED

Kataeb Hezbollah new security chief demands all foreign soldiers leave Iraq — calls US presence root cause of instability

Kataeb Hezbollah's new security chief Abou Moujahed al-Assaf demanded that every 'foreign soldier' leave Iraq, stating US presence is the root cause of instability. 'Security will not be achieved until the last foreign soldier leaves Iraqi territory,' al-Assaf said. The statement comes following the US Embassy attack in Baghdad on Day 18.

Baghdad, Iraq

HIGHMILITARY·17:30 UTCVERIFIED

IDF strikes Basij forces at 10+ checkpoints and positions across Tehran — including former football club used as emergency position

The IDF struck Basij soldiers at more than 10 checkpoints and positions in Tehran, following the overnight killing of Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani. Targets included an 'emergency position' that had previously served as a football club. The IDF stated the strikes were inflicting 'deep and ongoing blows' to the Basij.

Tehran, Iran

HIGHPOLITICAL·17:00 UTCVERIFIED

Trump: 'We're not ready to leave Iran yet, but we will in very near future' — also says he's not afraid of sending ground troops

President Trump stated the US is 'not ready to leave Iran yet, but we will in the very near future,' signaling a planned exit timeline. Trump also said he was not afraid of sending ground troops to Iran if needed. The statements represent the clearest public indication of a US exit intent alongside an escalation threat.

Washington DC, USA

HIGHPOLITICAL·16:30 UTCVERIFIED

Joe Kent — Director of National Counterterrorism Center — resigns over Iran war; first senior Trump official to break with the conflict

Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) and top aide to intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard, resigned on Day 18 citing opposition to the Iran war. Kent — the first senior Trump administration official to resign over the conflict — stated Iran 'posed no imminent threat to our nation' and called on Trump to 'reverse course.' He posted his resignation on X.

Washington DC, USA